Bookshop's fundraising efforts to donate hundreds of books Rastrick school

Dulcie Clarkson, owner of Pop’s Book Nook, hopes to bring smiles to pupils at Highbury School by raising enough money to revitalise their library with hundreds of brand-new books, activities and games.

Dulcie said: “We would love to surprise the children with some gorgeous new storybooks, activities and games for them to read and enjoy.

“I’m hoping that our local community and the region’s businesses will come together to help us reach our fundraising target and do something wonderful to help the amazing pupils, their families and superhero teachers at Highbury Specialist School.

“If our £600 target is met or even exceeded, Highbury School will receive an extra 60 per cent of books donated to them completely free on top of the £600 worth of books from the main fundraising.

“This is for both individual members of the community to donate as well as businesses.

“The aim is to get the funds raised this month so that I can present the books to Highbury Specialist School in March.”

Three business have already given their backing to the campaign, The Wardian Case in Elland, Ellie’s Flowers based in Birstall and Rhodes Joinery andBuilding Services, Elland.

Owner of Rhodes Joinery, Brett Rhodes said: “Rhodes Joinery and Building services understand the importance of children reading books for pleasure and for learning and didn’t hesitate to be a part of the wonderful fundraising efforts that Dulcie and her business is championing for an amazing local school.”

Anyone wishing to donate or find out more information can visit the crowdfunding page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/brand-new-books-for-highbury-school.