Spam Auction Spam for Save The Children

Leave the first response February 26, 2007 / Posted in Auctions

To celebrate a truly amazing year Hormel Foods Corporation, manufacturers of Spam are giving one lucky person the chance to win the biggest and best piece of Spam memorabilia yet – a Spam Castle! The auction at eBay is now open and will run until 10.50 on March 3rd. Current bid price is just under £500.

If your bid is successful you could not only be the proud owner of one of the biggest and best pieces of Spam memorabilia ever, but perhaps one of the most unique and best pieces of modern art available today.

All proceeds of the auction go to Save the Children

Promote Red Nose Day On Your Website

Leave the first response February 24, 2007 / Posted in News

Comic Relief is gearing up for another action-packed Red Nose Day on Friday 16 March. Because they’ve got the biggest nose ever – it’s only right that they have the biggest Red Nose Day ever too! This is where websites come in..

Comic Relief would really appreciate it if you could donate space for an advert in your publication and on your website.

The money you help raise will enable thousands of poor and disadvantaged people across the UK and Africa to get the help they need to turn their lives around. Whether it be a woman living down your street who is being abused by her partner or a child struggling to survive on the streets of Africa, the cash you help raise is helping to improve and, in many cases, save lives!

You can download banners, although at the moment sizes are limited to 468×60 flash only.

RSPCA Credit Card Charity Support

Leave the first response February 22, 2007 / Posted in Finance

Did you know that you The RSPCA have their own credit card? Apply for an RSPCA Credit Card today and if you’re accepted, Beneficial (who issue the cards) will make an immediate contribution of £16.50 to the RSPCA. Additionally, the RSPCA will receive 25p for every £100 you spend on your RSPCA Card. If you continue to use your Card throughout the year, a further £1 will be contributed to the RSPCA on each anniversary of the date your Card account was opened.

Apply now and you’ll benefit from a low introductory balance transfer rate of 0% per annum fixed for 9 months from account opening (a 2% fee applies, minimum £5). Typical 16.9% APR variable. Information correct at time of publication, please check with Beneficial for latest information and full terms and conditions.

Wine Relief at John Lewis

Leave the first response February 21, 2007 / Posted in Shopping

Wine Relief is back and asking the nation to help uncork bottles of cash for the 2007 Red Nose Day campaign. From 31 January to 16 March this Comic Relief initiative will see the UK’s biggest wine retailers donate 10 percent from the sale of selected wines to help tackle poverty and social injustice in the UK and Africa.

Thanks to the ongoing support of the Wine Relief retailers and drive of Jancis Robinson and Nick Lander, the campaign has raised a staggering £2million since its launch in 1999. This year Wine Relief is set to get even bigger!

For Wine Relief, John Lewis & Waitrose have created a special case of wines featuring:

  • Trincadeira 2004/05 J P Ramos, Alentejo, Portugal
  • Côtes du Rhône 2005 Chapoutier, France
  • Calvet Thunevin Vin de Pays Cuvée Constance 2004, South of France
  • Angove’s Stonegate Limited Release Petit Verdot 2005 S Australia
  • Gobelsburger Grüner Veltliner 2005 Kamptal, Austria
  • Bellingham ‘The Maverick’ Chenin Blanc 2005 Coastal Region, South Africa
  • Retailing at £85, 10% of the cost will be donated to Comic Relief. Download a free podcast by wine writer Jancis Robinson who has commented (and chosen) the featured wines.

    Win a Holiday With Tommys

    Leave the first response February 14, 2007 / Posted in News

    Tommy’s the Baby Charity are giving you the chance to win a family holiday to Majorca! They invite you to use your parent power and nominate those organisations that you feel make the extra effort to help ease the everyday pressures of being a parent or a parent-to-be!

    If you make your nominations before the closing date of February 26th, then you’ll be entered into the free prize draw.

    Among the categories for the Parent Friendly Awards 2007 are Best Nursery Brand, Best Toy Store (includes Mothercare, Early Learning Centre and Toys R Us), Best Kids’ Savings Account and Best Overseas Holiday Provider (includes Eurocamp and Thomson).