{"product_id":"beatson-cancer-charity-fundraising-day-at-the-bookmonge","title":"Beatson Cancer Charity Fundraising Day at The Bookmonger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 2 October 2026 | Event 11 AM – 2 PM | Shop open 10 AM – 9 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bookmonger, Bearsden | Free walk-in event, no booking required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a morning of fundraising, community and giving back as we partner with the Beatson Cancer Charity once again. Whether you drop in for five minutes or stay a while, every visit helps us support an incredible cause close to the heart of so many families across the West of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's On\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50\/50 Raffle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy a raffle ticket in store throughout the event. Half of the money raised goes to one lucky winner and the other half goes directly to the Beatson Cancer Charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Prize Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone who visits during the event can enter our free prize draw. No purchase is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Prize:\u003c\/strong\u003e £50 Bookmonger voucher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Prize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Think Pink book stack. Three books with pink covers, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird Prize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trilogy Cheese Box voucher, to enjoy in store or take away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Bella Bee and Baxter the Ambassadog (1 PM – 2 PM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBella Bee, the Beatson's much-loved mascot, will be joined by Baxter, the charity's four-legged ambassador. Bring the whole family along to say hello and take home a free instant Polaroid photo with Bella and Baxter to remember the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch of our October Book of the Month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're launching our October Beatson Book of the Month: \u003cem\u003eFrequently Happy\u003c\/em\u003e by David Larbi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOctober Book of the Month: \u003cem\u003eFrequently Happy\u003c\/em\u003e by David Larbi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrequently Happy\u003c\/em\u003e is a Sunday Times bestseller from London-based poet and writer David Larbi. It's a collection of 52 mindful moments: poems, reflections and journal prompts that help readers find joy in everyday life, even through stress and hard times. Matt Haig described it as \"filled with such personality and contagious optimism.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a book to keep by the bed, dip into once a week, or give to someone who could use a little light. With every copy sold, The Bookmonger makes a donation to the Beatson Cancer Charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Beatson Book of the Month programme:\u003c\/strong\u003e each month we choose one title to champion in store and online, and a donation from every copy sold goes to the Beatson Cancer Charity. Our goal is to raise £2,000 for the charity over the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Beatson Cancer Charity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beatson Cancer Charity supports patients, families and staff at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow, and in cancer services across the West of Scotland. The charity funds the extras that make a real difference, from patient and family support services and wellbeing care to specialist staff, training and research. Its work goes beyond what the NHS alone can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWays to Get Involved\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to wait for an event to support the Beatson. Here are some of the ways to get involved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolunteer:\u003c\/strong\u003e the charity relies on volunteers across its services, charity shops and fundraising events. Roles range from a few hours a month to regular weekly commitments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBucket collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e join a collection team at supermarkets, sporting fixtures, concerts and community events across the West of Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake on a challenge or event:\u003c\/strong\u003e sign up for a run, walk or one of the charity's own fundraising events, or set your own challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFundraise your way:\u003c\/strong\u003e organise something at school, at work, or with your club, church or community group. The charity can provide fundraising packs and support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonate:\u003c\/strong\u003e make a one-off gift or set up a regular donation. Donations can also be made in store on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShop the Book of the Month:\u003c\/strong\u003e every copy of our monthly pick sold in store or online supports the charity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in volunteering?\u003c\/strong\u003e Find out more about the available roles and apply here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beatsoncancercharity.org\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\"\u003ebeatsoncancercharity.org\/get-involved\/volunteer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan Your Visit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday 2 October, 11 AM – 2 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShop hours that day:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 AM – 9 PM. You can shop, browse and enjoy wine, cheese and charcuterie before and after the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bookmonger, Bearsden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTickets:\u003c\/strong\u003e none needed. This is a free, drop-in event and all ages are welcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look forward to seeing you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also added the shop hours to the line under the title, so they're visible straight away. The street address, draw time and raffle ticket price still need filling in before it goes live.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookmonger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60859876180302,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/thebookmongerbearsden.co.uk\/products\/beatson-cancer-charity-fundraising-day-at-the-bookmonge","provider":"The Bookmonger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}