Dear Editor I am writing to thank you and your readers for the support you’ve shown so far for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland shops’ Spring Clear Out.

To mark the official start of spring, the charity recreated Van Gogh’s iconic tulips image from donated stock to encourage people to think about having a clear out. Using a quarter of a tonne of donated items, the creation measured 20m x 20m and included everything from clothes, shoes and books to toasters, rugs and even some sofas!

BHF Scotland shops are encouraging people to de-clutter their home this spring and donate all their unwanted things using its free collection service. Whether you’ve got a few bags of clothes, shoes and CDs or a full three piece suite or TV, your local BHF Scotland shop can pick it up for free.

From defibrillators to pioneering research, your donated items will help raise vital funds to fight heart disease across Scotland.  Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home so why not take advantage and book a free collection today? For larger furniture and electrical items, book online at: bhf.org.uk/free or call 0800 915 3000 to arrange a collection for any items. Every penny of profit raised from your unwanted items will help BHF Scotland continue its fight for every heartbeat.

Best wishes, Carol Mitchell Regional Manager, BHF Scotland