A week ago we were all taking in the terrible shock of the Monday night's bomb attack at Manchester Arena, but the news for Alex and her young sister who lost both parents has been devastating and life changing, as it has for all the other victims. We thank everyone from York and area to those as far as the USA who have generously supported this so far, alongside all the other wonderful fundraisings that the tragedy has generated. Please help us to spread the word as far and wide as you can. please share.

Some of our friends and customers have pointed out that they are not computer “savvy” or don’t do online card payments, but have wanted to make a cash donation. Anyone wishing to do this, please simply put your donation in a sealed envelope, add your name (or Anonymous if preferred) together with your message and hand it in to the manager on duty at Russells, and we will happily register it online and pay your gift for you to the JustGiving website for you to see and share. Lots of love from lots of people to Alex and Patricia.

Thank you again to all who have shown sympathy in offering kind thoughts and donations for Alex and Patricia.