CALLING ALL OLD BAGS...

STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS...

The latest OB event at The Bear pub on 22nd November 2025 has, so far, raised a WHOPPING £1,750! We were pleased as punch when the inaugural event made £600, and now this! So, to all the Old Bags out there, a HUGE thank you for donating, attending, helping and spreading the word. You are all AWESOME!

What is Old Bags?

We've all got handbags, right? Lots of 'em. And most of them languish in the wardrobe, too good to throw away but just never quite right for the occasion. That's why "Old Bags" was born. It's an initiative to declutter, streamline and, in doing so, raise valuable funds for a fabulous charity.

How can I get involved?

There are two ways to do your bit:

Donate a good quality handbag. One that you may not use but that someone else would be thrilled to own. 100% of proceeds from any handbag sold will be donated.
Come along to an "Old Bags" event. Buy a coffee, have a chat and, hopefully, find and buy a bag you love!

How do I donate?

These lovely folks receive bag donations on our behalf:

Cuppa Dunchurch
Belvoir Lettings
Melanie Webb Flowers
Kate Webb Hair
LMC Physio

Alternatively, you can get in touch with me to arrange collection or drop-off to myself or Angie Lawrence.

When is the next Old Bags events?

The next event is likely to be November 2026

Watch this space for more details or, if you'd like to volunteer to be involved, please do get in touch!

Who benefits?

Myton Hospices are leaders in compassionate end of life care. Their work centres on patient wellbeing and involving them in decisions about their care. Perhaps most importantly they give patients more quality time with their loved ones.

A charity, just 20% of its funding comes from the NHS and this year alone, they need to raise £11 million of the £14.3 million it costs to continue providing services free of charge to patients and their loved ones.

Last year Myton supported thousands of people and their families, in their hospices, via their patient & family support services, and in the community through Myton at Home.