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Shopping centre auction raises thousands for learning disability charity
By Emma Hardwick, Reporter Sunday, January 27, 2013
8:00 AM
BIDDERS dug deep into their pockets to raise money for a “fabulous” local charity.
Members of the public spent one month bidding on an online auction, organised by the Howard Centre, in Welwyn Garden City, for Jubilee House, which helps young people with learning disabilities.
Chief executive Catharine Hopper was awarded the cheque in the shopping centre by members of staff who organised the auction late last year.
She said: “It is really good that local businesses have worked together to support a local charity.