A NEW charity shop has opened its doors in Thornbury.
Sight Support West of England opened its first ever charity shop along Thornbury High Street, yesterday morning, Thursday, July 27.
The new shop is stocked with an array of preloved items, vintage clothes and accessories.
The organisation is the region's only charity that provides services to help people with significant vision loss in remaining active and independent.
Shop manager, Gemma Bennett said: “We are so thrilled to be open in Thornbury.
“Our first day was fantastic and we have already had such wonderful feedback from our new customers and existing supporters.
“In the store we have had a brilliant range of items donated from tea sets to tea dresses.
“We are still looking for more good quality donations from our customers, so if anyone is having a clear out, please think of us.
“We are also looking for volunteers to help us get going, so pop in and enquire if you may be interested.
“The shop team are so looking forward to meeting more customers in the weeks to come and becoming a firm favourite shopping destination in the town!”
The shop has been completely transformed from a disused empty unit into a new space that prioritises accessibility.
Its shop floor has been designed with wide pathways and spacing, high contrast colours for the till area and doorframes, and an accessible till system for visually impaired volunteers.
It also plans to open a new support resource centre on the first floor above the charity shop later this year in September, after a stairlift has been installed.
The charity gives support and advice to people and their families across South Gloucestershire as well as Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset.
The centre, once it is open, will have technology and equipment for client appointments and drop-in consultations.
In addition, there will be lighting, magnification tools, kitchen equipment, reading aids, and expert advice.
Anyone wishing to make an appointment with their local community sight loss advisor, Charlie, can call on 0117 322 4885.
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the Sight Support office or stop by the shop to speak with the shop staff.
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