Ref: PRSH35
Date: December 11, 2014

SARH services extend to the North Pole 

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Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is helping to make dreams come true for children this Christmas - by forwarding their letters to Santa.

Wish lists are departing daily for the North Pole from Stafford as the big day draws near, with the community-minded housing association happy to do its bit to ensure seasonal requests reach Father Christmas.

Letters can be posted at the SARH Advice Shop, in Greyfriars, Stafford, from 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday (9am-12.30pm Wednesday). Last posting day is Friday, December 19.

There is no charge for the service, with paper and pens available, or visitors can bring a letter already written. A name and address is essential in order to receive a reply from Santa in time for Christmas.

The SARH Shop acts as a one stop drop-in point where families can find out more about SARH services and the many different ways the association is supporting the local community.

Karen Armitage, Chief Executive of Stafford and Rural Homes, commented: "SARH is always looking to help the local community, and that includes the children, at what is a very special time of year.

"We know how much it means to a child, and how exciting it is, to send a letter to Santa and we take great pleasure in playing our part to make sure their wish lists get through to him during the busy festive period.

"Pop your letters in to us at SARH and we will do the rest!"

Caption:

Keira and Louie Maud prepare to post their letters to Santa.

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Editor's Notes

About Stafford and Rural Homes:

Stafford and Rural Homes is a Times Top 100 'Not for Profit' organisation and registered charity formed in 2006. We own and manage over 6,000 homes across Stafford and the surrounding area as well as delivering a number of local Independent Living schemes. Operating as a business, profits are used to fund our social housing and community schemes.  We also work in partnership with local authorities, health trusts, statutory bodies and a range of voluntary organisations to create safe, sustainable communities.  

Media contact:

Martin Farrow

CHANGEWORKS Communications
t:  + 44 (0) 1785 247588

m: +44 (0)7771 970025

e: mfarrow@changeworkscom.co.uk

Stafford and Rural Homes contact:

Mara Hargreaves
Marketing Manager

t:01785 216793 (Direct) 

m:07800 619 863 (Mobile)  

e: mara.hargreaves@sarh.co.uk