A living shop window is helping raise money for mosquito nets.
The Oxford street, Oxfam shop in Harrogate is playing host to its very own mini crime spree that is being investigated by non-other than Sherlock Holmes.
Running from 17 to 19 July 2013 (10am to 5pm), the charity push is featuring many characters from time gone by.
Main cast:
Christopher “Biffy” Greaks – WG Grace DJ Trev- Dr Watson Sam Whitman – Sherlock Holmes the younger George Miller – Sherlock Holmes in middle age Troy Scott – Sherlock Holmes in old age Max Czernik – Chimney sweep Caroline Bratton-Hughes – Baker Street urchin Louise McKenner – Irene Adler Bev Curtis – The eccentric widow McCurtisCaroline Bratton-Hughes, the manager of Oxfam on Oxford street and a Baker Street urchin, said: I would like to thank the team of both actors and volunteers for their help in making this possible.
It has been a lot of fun and well worth the effort.
Its also helped raise awareness of the need for mosquito nets and the training Oxfam provide for using them.
It’s good to give nets, but using them properly is what saves lives.
More live windows are to come too!
