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Hove has been named the top spot for second-hand children's books in the UK. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that its George Street shop sold 10,457 children's books in a year, more than any other BHF shop in the country. This has helped raise funds for vital heart research.
The announcement comes as new BHF research shows that 70 per cent of the public now shop second-hand every month. Hove BHF shop tops UK chart for second-hand children’s book sales (Image: BHF) Colin Holsgrove, manager of the Hove shop, said: "We’ve always known that children’s books were a big seller, but we had no idea that we were selling the most in the country. "I think their popularity is down to the school we have nearby.
"Every day we have parents popping in with their kids to browse our shelves. "It is lovely to know that we have so many enthusiastic young readers in the area. "We’re so grateful for every donation and every sale and we hope to top the list for years to come.
" The announcement coincides with the start of the BHF's Reuse Revolution campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of shopping and donating through its 680 nationwide shops. The window display at the BHF shop on George Street (Image: BHF) This prevents good quality items from ending up in landfill, saves consumers money, and helps fund lifesaving research. Allison Swaine-Hughes, retail director at the BHF, said: "We are so grateful to savvy shoppers in Hove and throughout the UK, for choosing to shop with us.
"Whether you’re buying a book, a bed or shopping for a whole home makeover, you can visit your local British Heart Foundation shop, or browse our online stores, to pick up some unique bargains. "This spring we are asking the public to join the Reuse Revolution and shop, upcycle or donate second-hand furniture, homeware, clothes and toys while helping to raise funds for life-saving heart research." In a year, the BHF saves over 54,000 tonnes of goods from going to waste, including 186,000 sofas and armchairs.
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