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Emmerdale fashion clear out raises cash for charity
Stars of Emmerdale have been clearing out their wardrobes – and the cast-offs donated to a Yorkshire charity shop are expected to raise hundreds of pounds in time for Christmas.
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Top attraction in the cull of clothes and jewellery last seen on TV screens are two pairs of glitzy earrings as worn by Hollywood actress Amanda Donohoe, who plays glamorous Natasha Wylde in the long-running soap.
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Staff at Barnardo's, in Beulah Street, Harrogate,will be auctioning them off as part of a seasonal sale of everything from designer evening dresses to quality high street items and other accessories worn by the stars.
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The donation by the wardrobe department at Yorkshire TV marks the first time Barnardo's have been able to offer celebrity gear to their clientele
Shop manager Richard Kelly said he is hoping to raise hundreds of pounds from the earrings worn by the star who joined Emmerdale a year ago, after award-winning roles in LA Law and films like Castaway.
Amanda's jewellery is now up for grabs at the auction on Saturday, December 19.
The seasonal donation is not the first time Emmerdale has backed Barnardo's in its work to help deprived children.
TV stars have previously helped at photocalls for fund-raising campaigns.
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