All the Volunteers and Shop Managers are working really hard to try and get the store open and ready to welcome its first customers on 25^th June.  Shop Manager Tammy Jones will be supporting Volunteers in both the Blackhall and Horden shops and can’t wait to be “open for business” again.

The shop needs all sorts of stock if it is to be ready in time, everything from bedding, clothes, books, bric a brac and furniture.  All items would be greatly appreciated, so if you are having a clear out then don’t forget to drop your donated goods in to your nearest shop who can pass it along for Horden.

If you have some time to spare then a helping hand is always welcome.  Everything from stocking the shop floor, serving customers, sorting stock and cashier are all needed to keep the store open Monday to Saturday from 9am – 4pm.

Simon Cavey of Greig Cavey Commercial who are the property landlords said, “We act for the landlord of property and deal with day to day management of the property. We dealt with the insurance claim on their behalf following the fire. Perry Swinbanks Chartered Building Surveyor from Robertson Simpson was instructed to oversee the reins

The project has been a success in that the property has been reinstated and refurbished to a high standard and the hospice have committed to long term lease at the property as a result. The landlord has also carried out some improvement works above and beyond what was covered under by the insurer to the WC’s and windows to provide the hospice with a good quality working environment.”tatement of the property and Wearside Contractors were appointed as building contractor.

Tony Fallow of Wearside Contractors who did the restoration work said, “Wearside Contractors Ltd are privileged to have been involved in the reinstatement works following this unfortunate incident & hope the completed works now enable this worthwhile facility to continue raising funds to assist the ongoing care at our local hospice”

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