Joan Collins serves customers as part of charity drive
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Friday, October 11, 2013
ITV NEWS ... JOAN OPENS SHOOTING STAR CHASE CHARITY BOUTIQUE ... OCTOBER 11TH 2013...
SHOOTING STAR CHASE STORE GRAND OPENING ... OCTOBER 11TH 2013...
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Joan Collins opens new Shooting Star CHASE charity shop
The Hollywood actress and patron of the children's hospice charity has donated designer items to be sold at the store in Weybridge...
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| Joan cuts the ribbon with Shooting Star Chase patient Sian Tolfree |
The Dynasty star made a red carpet entrance at Shooting Star CHASE's Queens Road store on Friday morning to cut the ribbon and officially declare it open.
Joan - who is patron of the charity she described as "very dear" to her heart - donated dozens of items, also including jewellery. She even got behind the till to serve a few customers.
Speaking at the event, the actress said: "This charity has been important to me for several decades.
"It does a great deal for young people and children with serious illnesses and I think this a great idea if we can get more people to donate their clothes that they don't wear, particularly if they are celebrities as there's a certain caché with having something that someone famous has worn.
"Last week we [the charity] lost two children and a baby which is very sad, but I want to try and do everything I can to raise money so we can afford more equipment to outfit various hospices."
'Raises awareness'
Shooting Star CHASE is a hospice charity caring for more than 600 families living in western London, Surrey and West Sussex, and needs £23,000 a day to continue its services.
Style icon Joan has also donated two Chanel bags, which the charity will be selling at £1,000 each. Among the items was a jacket by Dynasty designer Nolan Miller that she wore alongside Elizabeth Taylor in These Old Broads, and a suit from when she narrated a documentary about Princess Diana.
Joan added: "It's always hard to part with things because I only buy things that I really like and I won't be talked into anything by a sales assistant.
"I am a sales assistant nightmare when I walk into a store because I know what I want."
Despite the designer items that she owns, Joan said she had browsed in charity shops in the past, looking for 1940s items that are "so beautifully made compared to most things today".
Sian Tolfree, 18, who has DiGeorge syndrome, has used the hospice services for many years. She said Shooting Star CHASE was "very important" to both her and her family and was delighted to see Joan at the shop to raise its profile.
"It's brilliant," she said. "We need her support. Everything will help."
One happy customer was Alex Corker, 31, from Queens Road, who purchased a custom-made pink silk top designed by Joan.
"I think Joan Collins is fabulous," she said.
"The fact she has come to Weybridge to open this charity shop is wonderful.
"She does a lot for this charity so I think it's wonderful she has taken the time out to come in."
Shop manager Cathy Wragg added she was pleased to be able to welcome the star to the store, which she described as being different from traditional charity shops.
"It's huge," she added. "It raises the awareness. Everyone is talking about our shop. That's what you want."
Joan - who is patron of the charity she described as "very dear" to her heart - donated dozens of items, also including jewellery. She even got behind the till to serve a few customers.
Speaking at the event, the actress said: "This charity has been important to me for several decades.
"It does a great deal for young people and children with serious illnesses and I think this a great idea if we can get more people to donate their clothes that they don't wear, particularly if they are celebrities as there's a certain caché with having something that someone famous has worn.
"Last week we [the charity] lost two children and a baby which is very sad, but I want to try and do everything I can to raise money so we can afford more equipment to outfit various hospices."
Shooting Star CHASE is a hospice charity caring for more than 600 families living in western London, Surrey and West Sussex, and needs £23,000 a day to continue its services.
Style icon Joan has also donated two Chanel bags, which the charity will be selling at £1,000 each. Among the items was a jacket by Dynasty designer Nolan Miller that she wore alongside Elizabeth Taylor in These Old Broads, and a suit from when she narrated a documentary about Princess Diana.
Joan added: "It's always hard to part with things because I only buy things that I really like and I won't be talked into anything by a sales assistant.
"I am a sales assistant nightmare when I walk into a store because I know what I want."
Despite the designer items that she owns, Joan said she had browsed in charity shops in the past, looking for 1940s items that are "so beautifully made compared to most things today".
Sian Tolfree, 18, who has DiGeorge syndrome, has used the hospice services for many years. She said Shooting Star CHASE was "very important" to both her and her family and was delighted to see Joan at the shop to raise its profile.
"It's brilliant," she said. "We need her support. Everything will help."
One happy customer was Alex Corker, 31, from Queens Road, who purchased a custom-made pink silk top designed by Joan.
"I think Joan Collins is fabulous," she said.
"The fact she has come to Weybridge to open this charity shop is wonderful.
"She does a lot for this charity so I think it's wonderful she has taken the time out to come in."
Shop manager Cathy Wragg added she was pleased to be able to welcome the star to the store, which she described as being different from traditional charity shops.
"It's huge," she added. "It raises the awareness. Everyone is talking about our shop. That's what you want."
SHOOTING STAR CHASE BOUTIQUE CHARITY SHOP GRAND OPENING ...OCTOBER 11TH 2013..
Joan Collins OBE brings glamour to boutique charity shop opening
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International superstar Joan Collins OBE brought some glamour to Weybridge on Friday as she officially opened the Shooting Star CHASE’s boutique charity shop
Patron of the charity, Miss Collins cut the ribbon alongside a teenager supported by Shooting Star CHASE at the shop on Queen’s Road.
After opening the shop, she then helped to serve the first few lucky customers.
For the launch of the boutique shop, Miss Collins has donated a number of exclusive items from her own collection.
The items, including designer bags and clothing worn by the actress, offer people the chance to own a piece of history and are available to buy now.
Shooting Star CHASE’s Director of Fundraising, Karen Sugarman, said: “We are absolutely thrilled and overwhelmed that our Patron, Joan Collins, is opening and supporting our fabulous new shop in Weybridge.
"She has been a fantastic supporter of the charity for many years – appearing on Celebrity Deal or No Deal, Celebrity Who wants to be a Millionaire and hosting endless fundraising events – and we are so grateful for the huge difference she makes to our vital cause.”
Shooting Star CHASE has a growing network of shops across western London and Surrey, and run a team of more than 150 dedicated volunteers.
Find details of your nearest shop here
Patron of the charity, Miss Collins cut the ribbon alongside a teenager supported by Shooting Star CHASE at the shop on Queen’s Road.
After opening the shop, she then helped to serve the first few lucky customers.
For the launch of the boutique shop, Miss Collins has donated a number of exclusive items from her own collection.
The items, including designer bags and clothing worn by the actress, offer people the chance to own a piece of history and are available to buy now.
Shooting Star CHASE’s Director of Fundraising, Karen Sugarman, said: “We are absolutely thrilled and overwhelmed that our Patron, Joan Collins, is opening and supporting our fabulous new shop in Weybridge.
Shooting Star CHASE has a growing network of shops across western London and Surrey, and run a team of more than 150 dedicated volunteers.
Find details of your nearest shop here
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013
SHOOTING STAR CHASE SHOP GRAND OPENING.. WEYBRIDGE SURREY .. OCTOBER 11TH 2013 ..
Shooting Star Chase provides care and support to life-limited children and their families and Miss Collins, a Patron of the charity, will officially open its shop on Queen’s Road, Weybridge at 11am. After opening the shop, she will then help to serve the first few lucky customers.
For the launch of the boutique shop, Miss Collins has donated a number of exclusive items from her own collection. The items, including designer bags and clothing worn by the actress, offer people the chance to own a piece of history and will be available to buy at the shop after the grand opening on Friday.
Shooting Star Chase’s Director of Fundraising, Karen Sugarman, said: “We are absolutely thrilled and overwhelmed that our Patron, Joan Collins, is opening and supporting our fabulous new shop in Weybridge. She has been a fantastic supporter of the charity for many years – appearing on Celebrity Deal or No Deal, Celebrity Who wants to be a Millionaire and hosting endless fundraising events – and we are so grateful for the huge difference she makes to our vital cause.”
Shooting Star CHASE provides care and emotional and practical support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families including respite short breaks at their two hospices, a Hospice at Home service, counselling and therapies, end-of-life care and bereavement support. Shooting Star Chase supports families in London and Surrey but with little government funding they need to raise £8.5million every year to maintain its care services.
The charity has a growing network of shops across western London and Surrey, and run a team of more than 150 dedicated volunteers
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