THE work of Wirral Hospice St John's been boosted by the opening of its eighth charity shop.
Situated on Allport Road in Bromborough it joins a growing list, with existing locations at Birkenhead, Claughton, Heswall, Liscard, Moreton, New Brighton and West Kirby.
Hospice nurse, Alice Burgess joined new shop manager, Suzie Stockell, alongside a host of volunteers to welcome many people from the local community into the new shop.
Charity shops make a significant contribution to Wirral Hospice St John’s, providing much needed funds for its specialist support and nursing care for Wirral people with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.
Larger items of furniture, beds, sofas, three-piece suites and the like, alongside clothes, accessories, books, jewellery and other bric-a-brac are in constant demand.
The new shop is open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, and managed by Suzie, who recently joined Wirral Hospice St John's after a career in retail management, including ten years managing shops for Roy Castle Lung Cancer.
She is assisted by a dedicated team of volunteers who give up their precious time every week to make a massive contribution helping with various retailing duties, sorting stock, merchandising, window-dressing and customer service.
Suzie said: "Wirral Hospice St John’s is at the heart of our whole Wirral community and we're really excited about delivering an excellent shopping experience in Bromborough.
"We're so appreciative of everyone who donates their pre-loved goods and, of course, our dedicated volunteers who are all absolutely vital in helping us to raise those much-needed funds for our hospice's specialist care and support.
"Everyone who comes here can be assured of a heartfelt welcome and our grateful thanks."
Visit www.wirralhospice.org/charityshops if you would like to donate items to any of our shops, including clothing, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac or larger pre-loved goods like, sofas, three-piece suites and other home and bedroom furniture.
If you would like to volunteer at any of the shops, in any of them directly or visit www.wirralhospice.org/volunteering for all the latest vacancies
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