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Name the Bear! Win a giant bear and raise money for the Christmas Lights

November 8, 2017
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THE Toy Shop is raising money for the Melksham Christmas Lights with a ‘name the bear’ competition.

The huge teddy bear is in need of a name, with the selected winner able to win the bear and take it home.

Entries for the competition can be made at The Toy Shop, with all money going towards funding Melksham’s Christmas Lights. The lucky winner will be announced at the Christmas Lights switch-on on Saturday 2nd December where the winner will also be able to take part.

For more information please visit The Toy Shop, 11 Bank Street, Melksham, SN12 7QP  or call 01225 703204.

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