3 February 2009

SECOND ANNUAL LONDON SPREE CHARITY SHOPPING EVENT LAUNCHES IN MARCH

With 20% Off, Giving Has Never Been So Rewarding!

The Junior League of London (JLL), a local charity, is proud to announce its second annual fundraising shopping event, London Spree, will be held from 6 – 15 March 2009.

During this time, when shoppers donate £30 to the JLL they will receive a London Spree card which entitles them to 20% off all purchases at participating retail partners and service providers from 6 until 15 March 2009. Participating retailers represent a wide variety offerings including: clothing, spas, fitness, restaurants and furniture throughout London.  For a full list of participating retailers, please see Notes to Editor.

Purchases of the card will benefit the JLL supporting its charitable mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving local communities.  The JLL’s community programmes include a Christmas hamper programme for London’s less fortunate residents as well as school and community centre programmes to help children from challenged backgrounds explore their identity through a variety of art mediums.  The purchase of one London Spree card alone can cover the cost of an after-school tutoring session for at-risk children, while  the purchase of two can pay for a Holiday Hamper with gifts and necessities for a family in need.

“We are very excited about the London Spree card and hope that Londoners will come out to support this programme again this year.  For a small donation, you can save 20% at local shops, restaurants and other services.  And while you are saving money, your donation will fund our charity as we help to make a difference to the life of those in need,” said Jen Clarke, President, Junior League of London.

To purchase a London Spree card, shoppers can logon to the JLL’s website, www.jll.org.uk.  An up to date list of participating retailers (both alphabetical and by categories) and a map of retailer locations is also available on the site as well as details on how retailers can sign up to participate.
About the Junior League of London

The Junior League of London is a UK registered charity comprised of women committed to promoting voluntary service, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. A member of the Association of Junior Leagues International and active in London since 1978, the JLL has over 400 volunteer members who provide more than 20,000 hours of service to the community each year through dedicated programmes that support its vision of eliminating poverty and its effects in London. The JLL raises funds through a book for recent arrivals to the capital called Living in London, a week-long shopping event in the Spring (6-15 March 2009) called London Spree, a holiday fair entitled Boutique de Noel (3-4 November 2009), corporate giving, grants and membership subscriptions.
To learn more about the Junior League and its community projects, to buy a 2009 London Spree Card, to purchase a copy of Living in London, or to find out about the JLL’s next New Members’ Course for volunteers – visit www.jll.org.uk or phone the Junior League office on 020 7499 8159.

2009 London Spree Retailers

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amba nature
Ambient Lounge
Amra Lifestyle Salon & Spa
Awana
Bagladies
Baltic
Beautiful Things Company, The
Cashmere 37
Charles Tyrwhitt
Chez Kristof
Chicago Rib Shack
Chili’s
Club Kensington
Coco Ribbon
Crave Maternity
Denise Manning
DeviDoll
Dragon’s of Walton Street
EcoChic
ejk cashmere
Fairwind
Figure Fit
Frozen Cookie Company
Godiva
Grayshott Spa
heartcorepilates
Henry’s Café Bar
Historic Royal Palaces
Hydrohealing
Innerplace
Jou Jou et Lucy
Joy of Colour
Just Shirts
Kanishka
Kate Starkey
Korres
Le Cinnamon
Lifestyle Institute
Lola Joe
Mai Pearls
Me and My Baby
Miller Harris
Miss Priss Bone Bakery
Monochrome Body and Soul
Monogrammed Linen Shop
MyChocolate
Nutrition Coach
Oddono’s Gelati
Okawari
Paperlily
Partridges
Perfectly At Home
Pickett
Pink
Radley
Sejour
Sharkah Chakra
Snog
Sophie Hunter Health & Beauty
Spice London
St Catherine’s Boutique
Tabio
Tanning Shop & Beauty Salon
Tate Britain
Tate Modern
Thoosa
Urban Crayon Press
V. Carendi Sterling Silver
Victoria & Albert Museum
Victoria Nash
Waggin’ Tails
West One Beauty
Wodka
ZSL London Zoo

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