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Stars come out for world’s biggest bring-and-buy sale at Lakeside
CELEBS rubbed shoulders with bargain hunters at Lakeside as they took part in the world’s largest charity bring-and-buy sale. Actress Connie Fisher, winner of the How to Solve a Problem like Maria, was among the famous names who joined the Blue Peter team for the live broadcast from the shopping centre’s packed central atrium. The event was organised in association with Save the Children to raise money to pay for children’s meals across the world. While hundreds of shoppers craned their necks to grab a glimpse of their favourite stars, many others were focusing on bargains in the massive sale. Among the items up for grabs were several items donated by celebrities. These included a signed copy of McFly’s latest album, a large signed photo of Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy and a joke book autographed by comedian Harry Hill.
Other stars at the event included former Busted band member Matt Willis and actor Ben Walker from the Golden Compass film. Matt Willis said: “I’m so excited to be taking part in this amazing event. I’m hoping to pick up a signed Harry Hill joke book. Together we can help raise money to help children around the world eat and grow better food.”
Southend’s very own Youth Symphonic Wind Band were also at the event to provide musical accompaniment for the sellers and shoppers. The giant second-hand sale is part of the BBC1 programme’s Mission Nutrition campaign to put two million meals on plates for children around the world. The money raised will go to providing daily meals for children in Bangladesh, Colombia and South Africa through Save the Children. The money will also help children in those countries and the UK learn to cook for themselves.