Warwickshire businesswoman marks 18 years in business by supporting local children’s charity

A Warwickshire businesswoman is marking 18 years in business by helping to raise funds for a local children’s charity.

Sharon Steadman (pictured) is hosting a Knight with NV in aid of local children’s charity Molly Olly’s.

The event takes place on February 28 and marks the 18th anniversary of Sharon’s independent clothing boutique, Sharon’s NV, located in Warwick’s Market Place.

Sharon said: "We are delighted to be celebrating 18 years of business in fabulous Warwick and have been fortunate that some of her customers have been with us since the start. We would like to thank all of our customers for making the shop what it is and for their continued support.

“We are all looking forward to celebrating and raising funds for Molly Ollys. We wanted to partner with a local charity - supporting local builds stronger, more resilient communities. Local charities often step in where larger organisations can't reach or respond fast enough.”

Guests will be able to enjoy to a four-course dinner in the Castle’s medieval Great Hall as well as entertainment from live musicians and singers Spa‘kulele, Tom Corsi and Callum Bailey and DY Jos Harrison.

Molly Ollys was established in 2011 by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw, from Warwick, following the death of their eight-year-old daughter Molly from a rare kidney cancer.

The charity works to support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and help with their emotional wellbeing. As well as providing wishes, they donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.

The therapeutic toy lion called Olly The Brave has his own Hickman line and a detachable mane which helps to explain and normalise the effects of chemotherapy.

These form part of an Olly The Brave pack that has now been handed out to more than 70 hospitals or health centres, along with a set of books from the charity’s exclusive Olly the Brave series.

A host of raffle prizes on the night include: an Aubrey Allen voucher; four tickets to Warwick Racecourse; a £50 Boden voucher; rugby match tickets (donated by Warwick Sports); a Giggling Squid voucher, a pair of tickets to see Ed Byrne at Bridge House Theatre; three yoga classes at Heist House Studios and hair products from Nash White.

Tickets cost £98 and are available from NV Her or via: [email protected] or by calling 01926 930773.

For more information about Molly Ollys or to donate visit: http://www.mollyolly.co.uk/