Blue Monday banished at Mecca Rochdale

Lisa Watts, June Kay, Nadeam Akthar, Gary Taylor, Kirsty Grimshaw, Karen Mills and Bekka Pollard wearing onesies at Mecca Rochdale

Mecca Bingo in Rochdale Town Centre held a onesie charity event on Monday (19 January) to help customers banish the January blues.

Originally identified in 2005, the third Monday in January has come to be known as ‘Blue Monday’, as millions struggle with December credit card bills, failed post-festive diets and gloomy weather.

This year, Mecca Rochdale employees and customers decided to brighten up the most depressing day of the year by donning a onesie to help raise a smile and funds for the Carers Trust - Mecca’s partnered charity which helps millions of unpaid carers across the UK.

Gary Taylor, General Manager at Mecca Rochdale, said: “It’s no big secret that January is a depressing month as the post-Christmas holiday blues set in.

“The onesie charity event was really well received by customers and the employees had a great time as well. It really lightened the mood and everyone got into the spirit of things.”

Senior Fundraising Manager at the Carers Trust, Pushpinder Gill, added: “We all need help and support sometimes. When your family or friends grow old or ill, you may find yourself looking after someone you love on a part time, or even full time, basis. That's when you become a carer.

“The money raised by Mecca has helped us set up dedicated grant funds for carers across the UK, providing basic household equipment for those in financial need, skills training and holidays giving individuals time out from their caring role to relax.”

To make a donation to Carers Trust, visit:

http://www.justgiving.com/RanksCaresOnesieDay