A POOLE-based company is getting into the festive spirit with a new charitable Christmas lights and decorations installation service.
Up Top Roofing & Scaffolding is looking for residents and businesses that need a helping hand putting up those hard-to-reach decorations.
A percentage of the proceeds will go to Corfe Mullen children’s hospice Julia’s House.
Guy Moore, director, said: “We had a lot of requests to do it last year, so we decided this Christmas we’ll support the community and a local charity in need.
“We’ve got the vans, equipment and the trained staff to work at height with the correct health and safety procedures.
“It’s an honour to contribute to such a worthy cause, and we hope our festive efforts help spread some cheer while supporting the amazing work done by Julia’s House.”
The charity was chosen after Guy’s friend Abbie Benson and her daughter Izzy received support from Julia’s House.
Abbie believes that the care given to her daughter and family is vital: “Izzy loved coming to Julia’s House for respite,” she said.
“It was a special place to her, and she had a close bond with the nurses. When she passed away in May, the hospice gave me time to say goodbye to her and the support we had during this time was incredible.”
Abbie added: “Christmas was one of Izzy’s favourite times of the year and we would always go out to see the lights.
“What a perfect way to raise money for a cause so close to our hearts, whilst also remembering Izzy this first December without her.”
In addition to raising money, Up Top Roofing & Scaffolding recently installed the Christmas lights at the hospice in Springdale Road.
The team wore specially branded hoodies kindly provided by local embroidery printer The Funky Peach.
Chief executive of Julia’s House, Martin Edwards, added: “We are so grateful to Guy Moore and the team at Up Top Roofing & Scaffolding for helping us out at Christmas.
“You are helping us to bring Christmas cheer to the children in our care and to be there for them in the future too.”
For more information about the Christmas lights and decorations installation service please call 01202 287857 or email info@uptoproofing.co.uk Donations can be made to Julia’s House here: www.justgiving.com/page/uptopxjuliashousechristmaslights.
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