Vertu Motors

A retired nurse from Dorset is driving into 2023 with a new car thanks to Bristol Street Motors and St Oswald’s Hospice.

The Hyundai i10 was the star prize donated by Bristol Street Motors Silverlink Hyundai for the Hospice’s raffle, which has raised more than £40,000.

Linda Anthony, a retired community psychiatric nurse from Dorset, originally from High Howdon, regularly supports St Oswald’s Hospice since her late twin brother Ron was in its care last year.

Linda said: “Since my dear brother was cared for by the wonderful and dedicated staff at St Oswald’s, they have always had a place in my heart. Before he passed away, Ron and I struck a deal and shook hands on it. He promised he would let me know he was doing okay, and I believe this is it!

“Much of my family still live in Newcastle, and my husband and I frequently travel back up to the North East to visit. This brand-new Hyundai i10 is going to make these journeys much more comfortable.”

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: “St Oswald’s Hospice is a fantastic charity and community asset, which every year provides invaluable support for those receiving end of life care.

“Bristol Street Motors has supported the Hospice for a number of years, and we are looking forward to continuing this brilliant partnership into the future.”

Steph Edusei, Chief Executive of St Oswald’s Hospice,said: “Everyone at St Oswald’s is incredibly happy that Linda has won the car. We grew to know Linda when we were taking care of her late brother Ron.

“We have raised more than £40,000 in this year’s raffle, which will allow us to continue our vital work improving the quality of life for those with a life-limiting illness.

“We couldn’t have done this without the support of Bristol Street Motors and people like Linda who bought a raffle ticket, shared the campaign, and donated to us!”

The St Oswald’s Big Raffle will return next year for its 30^th Anniversary and Bristol Street Motors will be supporting the raffle and Hospice once again.

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Notes to Editors

Vertu Motors plc is the fourth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 192 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu Motors and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors plc was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 188 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 142Approved S locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Vertu Motors Group websites – investors.vertumotors.com / www.vertucareers.com

Vertu brand websites –

www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcycles.com / www.vansdirect.co.uk / www.thetaxicentre.com / www.powerbulbs.com

About St Oswald’s Hospice

St Oswald’s Hospice is a charitable hospice rooted in the North East. The hospice provides outstanding, specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions, and for their families too.

St Oswald’s is a place where people matter. A place that focuses both on living and dying well. It is a home-from-home, filled with honesty, camaraderie and hope that offers quality time for everyone.

Visit www.stoswaldsuk.org for more information or bit.ly/2QX5JYF to watch St Oswald’s ‘Our Story’ video.