Sheffield celebrities 'to be locked up for charity'
20 June 2008
 A number of celebrities from Sheffield are set to be locked up to raise money for a dementia charity. The gang, including former home secretary David Blunkett, will be put behind bars at Sheffield crown court until a £1,000 bail has been paid.Sheffield Telegraph reports that all the money raised will to go to Lost Chord, a local charity which helps stimulate dementia sufferers through music, song and dance.Helena Muller, founder of the charity, told the newspaper that the inmates are being convicted of "not supporting Lost Chord"."We are always desperate for funds and this seemed like a good idea. At the end of the day we are fighting for funds with a lot of other charities and it is becoming more and more difficult," added Ms Muller.In other news, the Weston and Somerset Mercury reports that charity group Awareness Of Dementia is opening a new shop in Weston to boost both its funds and the organisation's profile.  © Adfero Ltd
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