I AM writing to thank the Guardian readers for the support given so far for north west British Heart Foundation Spring Clear Out campaign.

To mark the official start of spring, BHF shops recreated Van Gogh’s iconic tulips image from donated stock to encourage locals to think about having a clear out.

Using a quarter of a tonne of donated items, the creation measured 20m x 20m and included everything from clothes, shoes and books to toasters, rugs and even sofas.

Whether you’ve got a few bags of clothes or a full three piece suite, north west BHF shops will pick up everything for free.

For larger furniture and electrical items, book online at: bhf.org.uk/free or call 0800 915 3000 to arrange a collection.

Every penny of profit raised will help the BHF.

Lisa Clark Area Manager BHF shops