Staff at the St Peter’s Hospice charity shop on North View, Westbury Park, are waiting for the results of a national award contest.
The shop was recently shortlisted for The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award. Nearly 6,500 charity shops were nominated across the UK, so they are hugely honoured to have been one of those shortlisted for the South West region.
Comments made during the nomination stage, which led to the shop being selected for the shortlist, included: “There are always such wonderful window displays which make me come in and spend! I’ve got some great bargains for a great cause.” “Always looks amazing, and everyone who volunteers there is so friendly.” “An eye-catching window display entices you in and friendly staff are always available to help. The shop is well organised and creatively arranged to make it unique. I will pop in for a browse whenever I can.”
Members of the public were then asked to vote for their favourite charity shop from the shortlist of six shops in each region, with 12 regional winning shops and one overall UK winner announced at a special event in November.