Saturday, November 23, 2024

St Clare Hospice to open its 10th charity shop – at Priors Green

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St Clare Hospice will officially open its 10th charity shop in Priors Green, Takeley, next Friday (Oct 4).

To celebrate, customers will receive 10% off purchases of pre-loved goods on the day.

There will be cake and a selection of beverages on offer after Shaun Weston cuts the ribbon. He is managing director of British Offsite, part of Takeley’s Weston Group. The developer is a long-time backer of the charity.

Louise Poulton, Takeley shop manager, right, and deputy Sally Hare
Louise Poulton, Takeley shop manager, right, and deputy Sally Hare

At the start of this year, chairman Bob Weston was named Business Personality at the 2023 Indies Community Awards for raising £1.7 million for the hospice which cared for his mum and dad.

Louise Poulton, manager of the Takeley shop, said: ‘With limited NHS funding, we rely on raising over £14,250 every day to keep the hospice running.

“This new shop not only provides an opportunity for people to purchase quality goods at low prices, but also plays a crucial role in helping us provide outstanding hospice care to those who need it. The support from the local community will be vital in making a difference.’’

See stclarehospice.org.uk to find out more about volunteering.



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