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Ed’s Story

Ed has been awarded Bournemouth office’s vendor of the year 2015.

This award recognises all of Ed’s achievements throughout the year and his time as a vendor.

Ed was chosen for this award by the staff at the Bournemouth office for his commitment, sales, customer feedback and for being a much loved part of the New Milton community.

Ed has worked tirelessly throughout the year in all weathers to provide the New Milton community with their weekly copy of the Big Issue.

He has helped increase his sales and the profile of The Big Issue in New Milton by having a display stand to educate the public about The Big Issue and Big Issue Foundation and what he is trying to achieve.

A big congratulations to Ed from everyone at the Big Issue Bournemouth.

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty

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