Bramfield's 'Pop Up' Book Shop Raises Thousands

Sunday, 23 March 2025 22:10

A pub and restaurant near Halesworth has raised thousands for charity - after it was overhauled and converted into a library and sold hundreds of books.

The Queen’s Head in Bramfield has raised £2001 for the nearby Pear Tree Fund in Halesworth.

The money was raised after it was was converted in to a Pop Up Book Shop from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th March and offered a wide range of book titles and subjects to buy.

Just before the event, Kate Wood, owner of the Queen's Head, told us at East Suffolk One all about the fundraiser, including how the idea came about.

Listen now to hear all the details from Kate:

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