THE British Heart Foundation in Wales (BHF Cymru) is challenging people across Conwy to shop with a conscience this Christmas by making heartfelt purchases from its shops to help fund its life-saving research.

This Christmas, the UK’s largest charity retailer is calling on shoppers to explore its huge range of treasures in its shops and online, to help save money and give items a new lease of life - while supporting a good cause.

With shops in Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Rhyl, Mold, Wrexham, Caernarfon, and Bangor, there’s something for everyone at the BHF; be it a special gift for a loved one, a festive piece for your wardrobe or an update to your home décor.

The BHF’s shops and stores are filled to the brim with a plethora of unique finds at affordable prices - from books, toys, and designer clothes to vintage furniture and retro homewares.

If you’d rather shop from the comfort of your own home, you can always explore the charity’s Depop shop or eBay site, for stylish steals, vintage pieces and one-of-a kind collectables. 

Allison Swaine-Hughes, retail director at the BHF, said: “If you’re looking to shop more ethically when it comes to your festive shopping, our Charity Shop Challenge is the perfect solution.

“Our high street shops and online stores are packed with countless unique treasures waiting to be discovered, to make your Christmas purchases more heartfelt this year.

“And if you’re giving your home a festive spruce up for guests coming over, then there is also plenty of good-quality furniture and homewares on offer too. 

“Also, if you are having a clear-out ready to make room for your kid’s new toys, then please consider donating them to the BHF, so we can bring joy to a new owner.

“By taking on our Charity Shop Challenge, you’ll be saving money, saving the planet and saving lives. Every pound raised in our shops and online stores will help us support the 340,000 people living with heart and circulatory diseases in Wales.”

BHF Statistics show that, as of January 2021, roughly 14,000 people are living with heart and circulatory diseases in Conwy, approximately seven Conwy babies a year are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, and about 21,000 people in Conwy have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

For more information on BHF Cymru's work in your area, visit: www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/in-your-area/wales.