thebestofloughborough member Linda Beswick of Bluebell Flora was recently featured on BBC1's program "Don't Get Done Get Dom" (9.15am, 9th June 2008). In this episode "consumer champion" Dominic Littlewood was helping Mountsorrel couple Ant and Karen Davis practice their haggling skills so they could get good prices on materials and equipment for their charity Friends of Take Care Nursery School.
Karen was asked to haggle for a bouquet of flowers whilst Linda was briefed to decline - in the politest possible way! We hope Karen and Ant have gone on to drive some hard bargains for the things they need for the school - if any reader would like to contribute money or materials for the school please contact the charity via their website.
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