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A much-loved and highly anticipated charity shop returned to Little Lever on Friday and officially opened its doors to members of the public. Bolton Hospice’s new " Little Lever Super Store" opened at 10am in Market Street, bringing a revitalised shopping experience to the heart of the community. Mayor Andy Morgan and mayoress Karen Holdsworth attended the opening to greet volunteers.
(Image: Bolton Hospice) Also in attendance was Bolton mayor Cllr Andy Morgan and mayoress Karen Holdsworth to cut the ribbon for the new premises. The much-needed upgrade provides significantly more floor space, allowing the hospice to showcase a wider range of quality donated goods, including ladieswear, menswear, pre-loved books, toys, and homeware. The new premises also features a larger sorting area for the dedicated team of seven new volunteers.
The store has a great collection of clothing from different brands and designers. (Image: Bolton Hospice) Looking around, I was pleasantly surprised to find lots of popular clothing brands in store such as Adidas, Reebok and even a handbag from Dior! There was also this jazzy jumper, which was snapped up very quickly. This funky cardigan was snapped up quickly.
(Image: Bolton Hospice) READ MORE: Bolton Central firefighters to host charity car wash Saving Threads CIC raises £40000 for Bolton charities Bolton Wanderers organise 'sleep out' charity event Janet, who has been volunteering at the hospice for 20 years, said: “A lot of people have been asking when the new location is going to open, people would stop me as I was doing my shopping in Tesco! The mayor and mayoress stopped to chat to volunteers (Image: Bolton Hospice) “The new location is a lot more spacious and a lot more accessible for people, there’s a full range of prices and so far the feedback from people has been amazing, they’ve missed us on the high street. “We want to give a big welcome to our new and returning customers, we’re excited to continue to serve the community in Little Lever.” Behind the scenes, the hospice has been working with suppliers to refresh its retail brand and create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for shoppers.
Staff at the hospice were excited to unveil the new store. (Image: Bolton Hospice) With an exclusively curated selection of clothes, shoes, accessories, homeware, toys and games, bric-a-brac and more, all for the bargain prices customers are familiar with. The success of the new store relies on the incredible support of its volunteers, and the hospice is actively seeking more individuals to join their friendly team.
A variety of roles are available, with no prior retail experience necessary as full training is provided. The new store is located on Market Street. (Image: Leah Collins) Anyone interested in volunteering a few hours each week is encouraged to get in touch or enquire at any of the hospice's existing shops.
A spokesperson for Bolton Hospice said: "Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our shops. "Their diverse backgrounds and dedication make our team truly special, and we'd love to welcome more people to help us raise vital funds for patient care.".
