Thursday 21 February 2013

Comic relief




I can clearly remember the first Red Nose Day in 1988 – I was at school and it was a big, exciting event that everyone wanted to be part of.  For those who aren’t au fait with Comic Relief, it’s a UK charity raising funds – through the medium of comedy and general silliness - to help people living incredibly tough lives across Africa and the UK.  This year’s Red Nose Day is Friday 15th March.






The slogan of Comic Relief has always been ‘Do Something Funny For Money’ but, this year, for those of us who find the idea of being sponsored to sit in a bath of cold beans unappealing there’s another option...and it involves buying beautiful kitchenware!  Yay!  I mean, seriously, has there ever been a better way to give to charity?  Just look at my gorgeous mug (very rare photos – the mug is empty!):







British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater has created an exclusive new homeware range for Red Nose Day 2013; I adore Emma Bridgewater products and being able to justify buying more because I’m charitable is ace – no way Mr CC can argue with that reason!  



The collection consists of six different mug designs, two tea towels and apron designs, an oven glove and a bag for life, all designed to reflect the Red Nose Day personality and its theme.  The collection is available from HomeSense and TK Maxx stores throughout the UK.  The money donated from the range will be spent by Comic Relief.

What are you waiting for?  There has never been a better (or more charitable) time to go out shopping!

7 comments:

Gloria Baker said...

Love these mugs!!

This Vintage Life... said...

It took a while for the 'fast cake' joke to sink in.
That's because down our way we say scone to rhyme with 'phone!!

Kate@whatkatebaked said...

Love, love, love! A great way to support some brilliant work. I just bought the GBBO Comic Relief tie-in book too- all in a good cause!

Sue said...

I can't wait for RND2013! Myself & 3 colleagues at work have set up an organising committee and are coming up with all sorts of fun(d) raising activities ... including a BAKE & BRING sale! Got my nose, deeley boppers & bubbles already sorted ... mugs + t-shirts hopefully to follow.

Two Wednesdays said...

Love them - thank you for letting us know about them. I'm off to seek at least one out as I really really need some new mugs (honest)

the princess said...

those are great, thanks for sharing!

Lucy said...

My Mum loves the Emma Bridgewater flower mugs, we have a row of them on hooks in our kitchen, I'm sure these cheery ones would add to the collection wonderfully.