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Excalibur shows support for cancer charity with
purchase of giant bra for headquarters

The massive bra that was on display
at Swindon’s Brunel Centre during
October has been bought by local
businessman James Phipps.
Made by members of Stitch
and Bitch the gigantic item of
underwear, which measures more
than 13 foot across, was part of the
shopping centre’s ‘Bra the Brunel’
campaign in aid of charity Against
Breast Cancer.
The campaign achieved national
news coverage and received huge
amounts of support.
Excalibur Communications
CEO James Phipps bought the
bra for nearly £600 after seeing
it advertised on eBay. It is now
displayed at Excalibur’s glass
fronted HQ at Arclite House in
Peatmoor.
He said “The campaign gained
national coverage, and I felt it had
to have a successful conclusion.
Having seen the bra for sale at
auction, I couldn’t let this campaign
that has done so much to raise
awareness fizzle out without the From left to right, Eileen Ashmore, Susan Cowper and Tracey Major of Swindon Stitch & Bitch
sale. with James Phipps, CEO Excalibur Communications, at Arclite House, Peatmoor
“The crocheted bra is now on
display in our window so everyone manager, said: “We are absolutely
driving along Mead Way can enjoy delighted James and the Excalibur
it, just as they have in the Brunel team bid £560 for the giant bra
Centre. Involving Excalibur in the made by Swindon Stitch and Bitch.
community is something I’m truly We have been overwhelmed with
passionate about.” how many customers got on board
The campaign was launched at the in support of Against Breast Cancer,
start of October by famous rugby donating both their bras and cash. A
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