Ways to support ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need
1. "Do Something Different" to raise money for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need
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It doesn't have to be anything difficult or expensive and there are lots of fun, silly and unique ideas in the 2008
Fundraising Pack.
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The ecologically friendly pack includes stickers, a sponsorship form, advice and information.
Download a pack from bbc.co.uk/pudsey or call 0345 607 3333 and the charity will post one. (Calls to 03 numbers are
charged at UK geographic rates – as for 01 and 02 numbers. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary).
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Go online
for more ways to get involved with the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need Appeal and for fun activities including baking
recipes, children-approved Pudsey games, Pudsey tapestry and lesson plans.
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From dressing up, to dressing down, to baking, running an event such as a disco or fancy dress party, to organising a
sponsored walk, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need wants to hear about people Doing Something Different. There's an event
form on the "Let Us Know" section of the fundraising page on bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
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2. Join Pudsey Bear in modelling his new look spotty bandana
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Show your support for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK by wearing Pudsey's new spotty
Bandana.
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In keeping with the Do Something Different style, Children in Need is encouraging everyone to wear the bandana their
way and in their own individual style.
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You can buy your Pudsey bandana for just £2 from any Asda or Boots or via
bbcshop.com/childreninneed. At least 80p from every bandana sold goes to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need.
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3. Bid for a piece of TV or celebrity memorabilia in the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need ebay Auction
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The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need auction goes live on Monday 10ÌýNovember and will run until Wednesday 19
November.
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Each year, the auction is packed full of TV and celebrity memorabilia. It is hoped to make this year's
auction the biggest and best yet.
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So far, some of the exciting goodies you can get your hands on include Pudsey
Bears signed by Jerry Springer and Terry Wogan, a Liverpool Football Club shirt signed by the entire Premier League
team, Ainsley Harriett's apron signed by the man himself and the perfume created by the finalists from The Apprentice 2008.
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4. Bid on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2 annual "Money Can't Buy" Auction in aid of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need
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Sir Terry Wogan will once again host an auction of "money can't buy" experiences and items, in aid of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need.
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The auction kicks off on Monday 10 November and will run over four days. More information on the auction items will be available on bbc.co.uk/radio2.
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5. Pantomime
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Qdos Entertainment holds the accolade of being the largest producer of pantomimes in the world. The company's 2008/09 pantomime season will see 21 productions staged throughout the UK.
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You will be able to donate money to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need through a pantomime near you – just look out for collections at selected performances near you in December.
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6. Top up your pay-as-you-go mobile phone via an ATM and 5p will go directly to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need
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During November 2008 leading banks and mobile phone companies across the country will partner with payment specialist VocaLinkto raise money for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need. Five pence is donated every time you top up your pay-as-you-go mobile phone via your nearest ATM.
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There are almost 50,000 ATMs across the country and so there is always one close by, and of course the more times you top up the more money goes to the appeal.
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It's an easy way to support ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need if you are a pre-pay mobile phone user.
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How to donate
- You can call 0345 733 2233. (Calls to 03 numbers are charged at UK geographic rates – as for 01 and 02 numbers. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary).
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- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
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- Most banks and building societies will accept a donation for a month or two after the appeal. HSBC will accept money all year round.
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- Or you can pay in money at the Post Office through FREEPAY 1066.
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- If you have loose coins you can pay them in using your nearest Coinstar machine during the months of November or December. To find your nearest machine call 0800 3282274 or go to www.coinstar.co.uk.
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- You can donate instantly using PayPal. Visit www.paypal.co.uk/pudsey for more information.
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- Please do not send cash by post. Send a cheque, postal order or CAF voucher to: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Children in Need Appeal, POÌýBoxÌý1000, London W12 7WJ.
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