A community has banded together to provide school uniforms for those struggling to afford them. The Crown pub in Horwich has been running a collection point over the school holidays for people to donate kit. On Monday and Tuesday, August 12 and 13, the pub will hold a giveaway of the donated uniform between 11am and 6pm.
Landlady Beverley Parker said: “We've been doing this for four years but this has been a bumper year for donations. Landlady Beverley Parker with the donations (Image: Joseph Holt) "People have been amazingly generous - and they have until this Sunday to keep doing so. Read more: Plenty on the menu at newly reopened pub with decades of history Read more: Future of iconic Bolton pub in the air as it is marketed to new tenants Read more: New rum bar set to open in 'quaint village'- a growing food and drink destination "We'll then sort them into different schools, sizes, colours, styles to make it easy for people to access any items that they need when they come into the pub.
” Joseph Holt is set to announce other pubs which will also function as drop-off points for school uniforms. Paul Longmire, marketing manager for Joseph Holt, said the initiative was proving to be a lifesaver for many families. He added: “With many dealing with a tight budget the cost of uniform can be very difficult to meet.
Thanks to pubs like The Crown, we are doing our best to ensure struggling families get the uniform they need.”.