Burnley business Rosegrove Fresh Fruit and Vegetables holds hamper raffle for Pendleside Hospice
Loyal customers, who always ‘shop local,’ are the key to success for Burnley greengrocer Diane Beach who is celebrating five years in business.
Keen to give something back to mark her fifth anniversary Diane, who runs Rosegrove Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in Lowerhouse Lane, is holding a raffle to win a large fruit and veg hamper, and all the proceeds will be donated to Pendleside Hospice.
Diane said: “The shop is growing stronger every day. Don't get me wrong, it's not an easy thing to do, running a small business nowadays, it has its ups and downs. But on the whole, I love my little shop. It's grown over the years and I also now sell local pies, dairy products, fresh cakes and flowers too.
“None of this would have been possible without all my loyal, regular and also new customers that shop local. I appreciate everyone who comes through the door.”
Diane took the shop on when the country was experiencing a cost of living and energy crisis, moving from her native Bolton with her husband John to take over the reins of the business. Since then Diane has become a keen supporter of the hospice.
At Easter she partnered with her local pub, The Lane Ends to run a charity Easter egg drive. Around 100 eggs were donated by shop and pub customers and fellow Rosegrove business Motorpoint donated 30 eggs.
Raffle tickets are available in the shop at £1 per strip.