Santa paws joy starts at home

A building company are helping spread some Christmas magic by shinning a light on a local animal charity.

Endeavour Homes Marlborough have opened their show home to help raise money and pet food for Marlborough Four Paws.

The move means people can get into the festive mood while also helping a good cause.

With eight Christmas trees, metres of lights and plenty of sparkle, there is a lot to see.

Managing Director Nadine Norton says she and friends Vanessa Scobie and Marissa Mawson, wanted to combine their Christmas decorations to help spread joy.

The show home was a blank canvas waiting to shine, she says.

“Then we thought if we were going to invite people in, what could we do to also benefit the community?

“Vanessa, is an avid animal lover and she said she couldn’t think of a more deserving cause.”

The show home on Rose Manor took a day-and-a-half to decorate. Every room is dressed in Christmas finery and the response from the public so far has been “wonderful,” Nadine says.

“It’s been a tough year for many, and we wanted to do something really special and support a great cause.

“It’s a chance to do something nice while getting people in the Christmas spirit.

“Four Paws is such a worthwhile cause too and it’s been really well supported so far.”

Call into the show home on 26 Rose Manor Drive in Springlands to enjoy the display and a can of pet food or gold coin donation for Marlborough Four Paws.

Opening times

Monday to Thursday: 9-5pm

Friday: 9am-4pm

Sunday: 1pm-3pm.