I am writing to thank you and your readers for the support you’ve shown so far for Buckinghamshire British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops Great British Bag-athon.

BHF shops are aiming to raise 1 million bags of unwanted things throughout the month of September so we really need the Buckinghamshire community to join in, have a clear out and donate bags of unwanted things to local shops. Taking part is easy, fill up one bag, or many, full with unwanted clothes, shoes, handbags, books, DVDs and homewares and donate to your local BHF shop.

If you have lots of things to donate, why not take on a Bag-athon challenge and aim to raise anything from five, ten or even 15 bags for Buckinghamshire BHF shops. You can even ask friends and family to help you reach your target – the more you bag, the more researchers the BHF can fund and the more lives they can save.

There’s still time for everyone in Buckinghamshire to get involved and raise bags for the Great British Bag-athon. Those unwanted heels can help give heart disease the boot. You can even book a free collection from your door by calling 0844 412 5000.

For more information on the Great British Bag-athon visit bhf.org.uk/bagathon or pop into your local shop.

Jacqui Whitehall, Area Manager for BHF shops