Charity bucket collection held by Bloodwise South Cheshire
By Jonathan White
A charity bucket collection was held by Bloodwise South Cheshire has raised almost £300.
The collection was held at the Tesco Extra store on Vernon Way in Crewe.
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By Jonathan White
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