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Ferry firm goes for record red nose

Ferry operator DFDS Seaways has launched its quest to raise money for Comic Relief by attaching a giant six-metre diameter red nose on the bow of one of its cruise ferries.

Believed to be the biggest red nose in the world ever, the nose was positioned on the bow of DFDS Seaways’ 162-metre-long m.s. KING OF SCANDINAVIA cruise ferry at the International Ferry Terminal in North Shields.

John Crummie, UK Managing Director for DFDS Seaways, said: “Comic Relief is an incredibly worthwhile charity, and their work in the UK and Africa is inspirational. In this current economic climate, it is more important than ever to remember that there are those less fortunate than ourselves.

“And we thought, what better way to launch our charitable effort for Red Nose Day than by showcasing a giant red nose on one of our cruise ferries? We really felt that Red Nose Day was something that our guests would support and would be keen to donate to, plus of course it is great fun!”

DFDS will be collecting money throughout the year, donating £5 for every booking on their Comedy mini cruises to Amsterdam. In addition, on 12 and 13 March there will be a collection of money from customers within the terminal and on board the two DFDS Seaways cruise ferries sailing between Newcastle and Amsterdam.

For more information about DFDS Seaways visit www.dfds.co.uk.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .