SPAR staff dance their socks off for Marie Curie

By James Hall & Co. Ltd

03 Dec 2020

wayne.jpg

Staff at SPAR have been spreading Christmas cheer at their north of England depot, whilst raising vital funds for end of life care charity, Marie Curie.

Determined to celebrate Christmas 2020 and bring staff together despite many working from home, in bubbles or newly implemented rotas, the company has launched a variety of virtual FUNdraising activities including the 2020 SPAR dance challenge. Watch their fun festive video guaranteed to make you smile here:

Peter Dodding, sales and marketing director at James Hall & Co., SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, said “This year has certainly been a difficult one and SPAR staff have worked above and beyond to keep essential services going.

“We have so many different roles within the company and staff are located across the north of England, in SPAR stores, production and warehouse facilities, on the road or working from home. Our virtual Christmas fundraiser aims to bring everyone together and celebrate the fantastic teamwork staff have demonstrated over such a challenging year.”

Peter added, “SPAR are proud partners of Marie Curie and the amazing work their community nurses deliver across the UK. Alongside this virtual festive fundraiser, we have also launched an initiative to deliver vital PPE to community nurses working in the north of England, and also give automatic product donations throughout the year from the sale of every SPAR sandwich sold in-store.

“Marie Curie’s services have never been more in demand so please visit our JustGiving page and give what you can.”

Staff at James Hall & Co. will be taking part in a virtual Christmas Jumper Day, Mince Pie Friday, Christmas Raffle and of course the #SPARDance2020 challenge. 

Click here to donate to James Hall & Co.’s festive fundraiser. 

Latest news

1

Group of eight community pharmacies sold to Cohens Chemist Smithsons Pharmacy

Group of eight community pharmacies sold to Cohens Chemist

04 Feb 2026

2

Northstone appoints James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies as nominated supplier across the North West Northstone and James Hargreaves

Northstone appoints James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies as nominated supplier across the North West

04 Feb 2026

3

The Principal that counts - Lisa O'Loughlin big interview Lisa O'Loughlin

The Principal that counts - Lisa O'Loughlin big interview

03 Feb 2026

4

Guy's Thatched Hamlet shuts after 'difficult decision' Guy's Thatched Hamlet (Pic Guy's Thatched Hamlet)

Guy's Thatched Hamlet shuts after 'difficult decision'

03 Feb 2026

5

New strikes in BAE pay row amid claims of ‘bad faith’ Typhoon production Warton

New strikes in BAE pay row amid claims of ‘bad faith’

02 Feb 2026

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women
thumbnail_Emma Weston Illustration WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:30 - 15:30

AI Growth Accelerator
AI Growth Accelerator 1.png.png
LBV Hub Webinar
04 Feb 2026 - 04 Feb 2026

AI Growth Accelerator

Online

12:00 - 12:20

Cyber Resilience Boardroom Session
Cyber Resilience Boardroom Session.png.png
LBV Hub Webinar
04 Feb 2026 - 04 Feb 2026

Cyber Resilience Boardroom Session

Online, _, _

13:00 - 13:20

Business Breakfast Networking Event
LBV Hub Networking
04 Feb 2026 - 04 Feb 2026

Business Breakfast Networking Event

Media Factory, University of Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 10:30

E-commerce in 2026: From stores to systems
PTC banner Feb 26.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
10 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2026

E-commerce in 2026: From stores to systems

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Degree apprenticeship information sessions for businesses
student centre entrance.jfif.jpg
LBV Hub Webinar
10 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

Degree apprenticeship information sessions for businesses

University of Lancashire, Virtual event, -

10:00 - 09:30

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire
LBV Header (29).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
11 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2026

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire

Mytton Fold, Langho, BB6 8AB

11:30 - 14:15

The Ultimate Network – February
Logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026

The Ultimate Network – February

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Samlesbury, PR5 0AG

16:00 - 18:00

Future Forward Business and Skills Summit
Future Forward Business & Skills Summit
LBV Hub Networking
20 Feb 2026

Future Forward Business and Skills Summit

Lancashire Energy HQ , Blackpool, FY4 2QS

08:00 - 11:00

Armed Forces Covenant Business Engagement
Logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
24 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Armed Forces Covenant Business Engagement

Morecambe Football Club, Morecambe, LA4 4TB

09:00 - 15:00

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: February
LBV Hub Networking
26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: February

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 12:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin