Blue Peter ‘Send-a-Smile’ appeal announcement

Yesterday the Blue Peter team announced the results of their 2009/10 ‘Send-a-Smile’ appeal, in support of Operation Smile. The initial target of 20,000 gowns was well and truly smashed, with over 92,000 gowns collected!

The saving this equates to for Operation Smile means an additional 1,800 children can be given life changing surgery.

Blue Peter have tagged this appeal as their most successful campaign ever! All 54 Access Self Storage stores were drop off points for the appeal, allowing every child in the UK to easily access a local donation site. Our flagship Wandsworth store has also been home to ALL the gowns which have been donated, prior to them being sent overseas for use. The first storage unit donated to Operation Smile quickly became full, so another 200 sq ft of space was made available to the organisation.

The whole Access Self Storage team has been delighted to do a little to help a wonderful charity in this amazing appeal. We hope to be able to build on the relationships developed with Operation Smile and Blue Peter and look forward to being able to support them in the future.

A Musician’s Mecca

Today BBC Nottingham aired their interview with Access Self Storage Nottingham customer - and well known 60s musician - Rob Senton. Rob uses his storage until to house his audio equipment between gigs and also merchandise, including CDs. He also stores excess household goods, following a move from London to a smaller property in Nottingham. Rob is one of a number of Access customers who find self storage a great solution to keeping all of their possessions after downsizing properties.

Uncovering Nottingham’s Hidden Treasures

This week, Access Self Storage Nottingham opened its doors to the BBC for a feature entitled Nottingham’s Hidden Treasures. The piece looks behind the doors of our storage facility and introduces three of our customers who each have unique items in store.

We can’t give too much away now, but listen in to BBC Radio Nottingham’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to hear more or log on to www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham for a sneaky peak.