THOUGHT I’d drop you and your readers a note to encourage everyone in the local area to visit South West BHF Furniture & Electrical stores and take a peek at some of the amazing bits and pieces they have.

South West Furniture & Electrical stores are a wee treasure chest full of real bargains - sofas, beds, dining tables, even wardrobes, TVs and toasters! 100% of the profits raised help fund the BHF’s life-saving research to fight heart disease. I've even managed to kit out my daughter’s student flat from BHF stores; they’ve got some great little finds.

After working in the homes business for so long, I’ve been on the hunt for home-makeover items more times than most, so I know where to find the real gems! The really great part is that by doing up your home with items from BHF stores, you’re also helping to fight coronary heart disease.

When you consider that buying a couple of sofas could actually fund a young BHF scientist for a day, it puts into perspective how much these stores can help those in need, doesn’t it?

South West Furniture & Electrical store have some great bargains in there - sofas from £95, beds from £65 and washing machines from just £60! What’s not to love?

Join the fight for every heartbeat by donating to your local South West store today. Stores run a free collection service, which you can book online at bhf.org.uk/free or by calling 0800 915 3000.

Carol Smillie TV Presenter and the latest Homes expert for BHF Furniture & Electrical stores