Longford pop up shop on Saturday to raise funds for St Christopher’s Special School

The Autism Awareness Charity Turn Longford Blue are hosting a fundraising pop up shop in aid of St Christopher’s Special School on Saturday, April 5 from 10am to 6pm at Grafton Court, Longford town. 

Organiser Ann O’Leary explained that a bucket collection will also be taken up in Longford town to raise funds for the school.

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The pop up shop will be stocked with new and pre-loved items, toys, clothes, jewellery, household items, shoes and lots more. There will be a raffle for an impressive hamper. 

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For children, there will be facepainting, along with guest appearances by Pikachu, Baby Shark and a Unicorn. 

Ms O’Leary commented, “All support for the event would be greatly appreciated.”

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