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lived the rest of their lives as Northern                               yourself all the great items we have on
        Irish pampered pooches.                                                 sale.

        I have worked in retail for many years,                                 And if you are having a Spring clean
        but I’m also a qualified dog groomer                                    and clear out, dropping off donations
        and have worked in private kennels,                                     is just as easy. We are there to take
        so landing a job in Assisi Holywood                                     any goods you have at the back door
        ticks all the boxes for me. Working at                                  of the shop every Saturday from
        the shop is a joy, no 2 days are ever                                   10am until 1pm.
        the same. It’s always thrilling to see
        what people have kindly donated.                                        We can also  accept small donations
                                                                                at the front door on weekdays and if
        My free time is spent walking my dogs                                   you have large furniture items, we can
        and up-cycling furniture, (I always   area has all the accessories you could   arrange to have these collected.
        have a project on the go). So that’s a   possibly need – clothing, shoes, bags,
        little insight into the new face in the   jewellery and much more for that day   We do hope to see you all soon.
        store. Hopefully I will see you soon at   trip or night out.            PS: We urgently need volunteers
        Assisi Holywood.
                                            We have also set up an area for sofas,
                              Janine Vrellas  tables, lamps etc. all in situ to help you
                                            visualize them in your own home. All
                                            our bric-a-brac has been displayed
         Ards Shop update
                                            along the walls, including all our old
                                            favourites cds, dvds, books – all still
        Hello again everyone.
                                            there but have a new home on the
                                            shop floor. Upstairs is now home to
                                            bedroom furniture, bedding, cushions,
                                            curtains, and electrical goods.     to help check, clean, and sort our
                                                                                donations. If you can spare a couple
                                            So do come and see for yourself when   of hours a week, please contact a
                                            you are in the town. There is a car   member of our team.
                                            park to the rear of the shop so you
                                            don’t have far to walk – we would love                  Patricia Moore
                                            for you to pay us a visit and see for                   Shop Manager






        After our recent store revamp, we
        are delighted to report that we have
        received lots of very positive feedback
        on our new look store so thank you
        for all your lovely comments. Your
        feedback helps us to provide the
        shopping experience you want when
        visiting our store. The new layout
        has provided extra floor space, and
        this in turn has made shopping from
        a wheelchair or mobility scooter a
        much-improved experience which is
        great.

        We also have a new men’s section,
        so gentlemen, no excuses – you
        now have your very own area which
        includes all sorts, from clothing,
        shoes and belts to golf balls and other
        sporting equipment etc. The women’s




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