IN PICTURES: Northstone staff in Big Shop Showdown

Northstone Materials staff are participating in the Big Shops’ Showdown - a unique volunteer challenge run in partnership between Cancer Focus (NI) and Business in the Community.

Cancer Focus (NI) will be releasing eleven of their charity shops on Friday, April 12, to a variety of businesses and Northstone will be managing the Coleraine shop at 81 New Row, Coleraine, 10am-4pm.

There will be a chance to win 500L of home heating oil. The draw will take place at 4pm and to enter all customers have to do is spend a minimum of £2in store on the day. Free drinks and treats and spot prizes will also be on offer.

In the lead up to the showdown day, staff have been extremely busy with fundraising activities. Events to date have included homemade pancakes to celebrate Pancake Tuesday, a charity car wash, Lucky Squares Raffle and a Table Quiz was held at The Magherabuoy House Hotel, Portrush, with Robert Ramsey as compere. Events included an auction, raffle, quiz, a sponsored head shave of two engineering staff and a lovely supper, sponsored by Northstone.

Thanks to all the suppliers, subcontractors, customers and local businesses for their generous support of the challenge.

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