OXFAM EXCLUSIVE!

ARCTIC MONKEYS RELEASE NEW SINGLE THROUGH NOTTINGHAM OXFAM SHOPS

The Oxfam shops in Nottingham will be part of a music industry first, as Arctic Monkeys release their new single, ‘Crying Lightning’, through Oxfam’s network of 700 charity shops, with proceeds going to help the charity’s lifesaving work around the world.

The limited-edition 7”, which is the first single from new album Humbug, features a cover of the Nick Cave classic ‘Red Right Hand’ as a B-side, and goes on sale in the Goose Gate boutique and the Market Street Oxfam shop on Monday 17 August. The release marks the first time Oxfam shops have sold a new release single for 25 years.

The ‘Crying Lightning’ 7” will cost £2.99, and each single will come with a download code allowing fans to get an MP3 version of the songs for free.

More than 600 Oxfam shops, including the Market Street books and music shop, sell second-hand music – double the total number of independent record shops in the UK.

Domino and Arctic Monkeys are also calling on music fans from Nottingham to bring in any unwanted albums or singles to either the Market Street or Goose Gate shop when they pick up their copy of the single, to help Oxfam keep turning yesterday’s hits into vital funds for years to come.

Paul Régmacq- volunteer at Market Street

Hello everyone! This blog entry is courtesy of Paul from the Books and Music Shop.

"I'm eighteen and French. I've arrived in Nottingham without any idea of what Oxfam is and what a charity shop is. Searching some opportunities to do voluntary work I have known Oxfam. And I have found that the creator of Oxfam had a great idea because on one hand, Oxfam permits to help
poorest countries and the other hand Oxfam selling second-hand books permits to all people to buy cheap books. Finally, when you give your books to Oxfam you make more than one person happy!"

New News

Hello!

This week in the clothing boutique we've got a safari themed window display. The BOGOF on all denim is ending soon...to be replaced with another fantastic offer so come on down and see for youself.

Yesterday we sold a pair of Jimmy Choo boots. Oooh!

We've had loads of interest from Bilborough College students about volunteering- thanks guys. It's great to be getting more volunteers on board.

July 4th is important! Make a date in your diary because Bookfest is coming! There are events happening in and around Nottingham from the 4th-18th July so click here to find out more.

Hope to see you in the shops soon.

The Oxfam Nottingham team

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Fifty hours might sound like a lot of time – but if you’re doing something that you’re passionate about, as well as building your skills and making a difference, it can go pretty fast!

vfifty is also really flexible and fits around your lifestyle – you can volunteer for 1 or 2 hours a week, or you can focus all your volunteering activities over 3 or 4 weekends - whatever suits you.

The main thing is that you complete your 50 hours within 12 months. So, if you start in April 2009, you’ll need to be finished by March 2010. If you start in June 2009, you’ll need to be finished by May 2010 and so on …

The great thing about vfifty is that as well as counting hours, you can also start thinking about the skills you’ve developed through your volunteering, and the positive changes you’re making in your community.

Charity Shops are in the news a lot lately...

Hi there!

If you're out and about in London then check out the new Oxfam DIY store. The stuff can be bought from the shop and online at www.oxfam.org.uk. Check it out at www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/content/diy/oxfamdiy.html

If any of you creative types are interested, we'd really like to get some of you on board for the Boutique in Nottingham. If you're making your own collection of shoes, clothes or accessories then get in touch with us!

Hope you all enjoyed Mary Queen of Shops this week. I thought it was a good one - hopefully we'll be at London Fashion Week next year!

As usual, any donations of products and time are very much appreciated -give us a call if you've got any queries.

Thanks

Lucy

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Here's Marta and Win enjoying the Oxfam Bookshop.

New things!!

This week we've got a great offer of fantastic cricket books including some great first editions!
Now the weather's turned rubbish, pop in, pick up a book and get comfy on the sofa while you dream about the sun that's coming our way...

At the boutique we've got Buy One Get One Free Offer on jeans and ALL denim - BOGOF! It's true - there are some truly fashionable bargains to get your hands on.

Come in and say hi and grab a great item at a great price ( always for a great cause!)


The Oxfam Nottingham team
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New Oxfam Nottingham Stuff!

Hi everyone!

Please keep an eye on events happening at Oxfam in Nottingham for Oxfam's Bookfest - a nationwide book festival! Find out more about events and things happening from the 4th - 18th July 2009 http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/content/books/bookfest.html There are things happening in and around Nottingham- search and see!

Once again, we're always looking for volunteers to join the dedicated team. If you're interested then give the shops a call (the numbers are on the right --->) or drop into the shop and pick up an application form.

We're getting loads of great donations lately- keep up the good work!! If you've got anything to donate (books, music, clothing or accessories) then drop it into the shop or give us a call and we can see if we can collect it.

Thanks for all your support,


The Oxfam Nottingham team