Customer’s praise for ‘community asset’ Hospice shop
Jackie Price, from Dane Bank in Denton, is a regular and loyal customer of our Reddish Lane shop – where you’ll find her at least twice a week!
She believes the shop is a real asset to the community and could not speak highly enough of our hard-working staff and volunteers.
“I love everything about the shop,” said Jackie. “Louise [the shop manager] and all of the volunteers are amazing.
“I almost forget that I am in a charity shop – there’s a boutique feel about it and a strong sense of community.
“Louise takes great pride in the shop and works hard on her window displays. I have made friends from visiting the shop – from the volunteers to fellow customers too.
“The staff go out of their way to help you – especially if you are looking for a particular thing like a bag or a pair of shoes. I always leave the shop feeling so lifted.”
Jackie doesn’t have any personal connections to the Hospice but likes to support Willow Wood by shopping for pre-loved items.
“The shop is so welcoming, everything is colour co-ordinated and it’s just a real joy to visit,” she explained.
“I keep spreading the word to everyone I know about it. You feel like you are supporting a good cause as well as the environment which is important.
“I wanted to give the team at the Reddish Lane shop some well-deserved recognition.”
We need at least £3.3 million every year to continue providing our vital services and we rely on the generosity of our community to raise around 80 per cent of that total – including through supporting our charity shops.
To find your nearest Willow Wood Hospice shop in Tameside and Glossop, visit https://willowwood.org.uk/shop-locations/