Celebrations were taking place at the North West's favourite charity shop - right here in Bolton . The Bolton Hospice charity shop in Astley Bridge has been awarded best in the North-West by the Charity Retail Association in the ‘UK’s favourite charity shop’ awards. This incredible achievement was celebrated in style this week w'hen volunteers and staff were presented with the prestigious award at a special celebration event.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton were in attendance along with the Chair of the Charity Retail Association Emma Peake, and the Chief Executive of Bolton Hospice, Dr (hc) Leigh Vallance. READ MORE: ' Amazing staff and volunteers' help crown hospice charity shop as region's best Woman buys 60 outfits to show you can look good on a budget Guests were given a tour of the charity shop, time to browse the rails and pick up some bargains , and guests and volunteers were invited to the awards ceremony at the Old Bank Café which included tasting a selection of their fantastic refreshments and cakes. CEO of Bolton Hospice, Dr (h.
c) Vallance thanked the volunteers for their passion and dedication, and Chair of the Charity Retail Association, Emma Peake, presented the award to shop manager Amanda Kendall, revealing that the Bolton Hospice shop triumphed over 1100 entries in the North West. Mayor, Leigh Vallance, Amanda Kendall, Emma Peake, Mayoress, Adrian Vickers Amanda said, “We're incredibly grateful and proud of our fantastic team of volunteers whose h.