Staff and volunteers at our Clifton shop are preparing to mark the shop's 30th birthday with a weekend of celebrations on 27-29 October.
Nestled in the heart of Clifton village among the indie shops, cafes and the arcade on Boyces Avenue, the shop has been raising money for the Hospice for three decades, providing vital funds for patient care and family support.
"The customers are so nice and Boyces Avenue is such a lovely area to work in," says Manager, Dan Norris. "I always say that working here is like being on holiday because everyone is sat outside at the cafes and you meet so many different people of all nationalities, including tourists.
Dan (left) with the Clifton team
"We're so grateful to our supporters in Clifton as the people are so generous – they give the best donations that I've ever seen come into a shop. Recently, we've had designer items from Michael Kors, Paige, Armani, and Victoria Beckham to name a few. One man came to the till and handed me a Rolex watch as a family member of his had just gone into the Hospice and he wanted to do something to help. We sent it to our eBay team and it raised £3,000 for us.
"We get such lovely feedback and compliments and that's so special for us because we work so hard, and we want it to be a nice place for people to come. Our team is really proud of the growth we've been able to create, and our regular customers are aware of how quickly and efficiently we work – we send something new downstairs to refill the rails as soon as an item sells.
"The two previous managers, Val and Este will be joining me for the anniversary events along with our regular volunteers. It's an opportunity to say 'thank you' to the people of Clifton for supporting the shop and the charity and there'll be special offers available all weekend."
There is a special gift for the 30th customer on each day (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) plus a £5 discount for all customers who spend £30 at the shop during 27–29 October.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer at the Clifton shop, pop in and have a chat with one of the team.
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