27.09.2004
Discerning Brides are in for a treat at St Giles Hospice’s charity shop in Swadlincote, after two bridal boutiques donated over 100 brand new off-the-peg gowns.

The beautiful dresses range in styles and sizes and are now on display at the 8 Midland Road store’s popular Bridal Room - and at a fraction of their high street price tag.

St Giles Hospice Shops General Manager Lynwen Truesdale said: “We are extremely grateful for these generous donations.

“Now brides who are looking to save money without scrimping on style or quality have even more choice of fantastic outfits for their special day.

“They can be sure they have not only saved hundreds of pounds but are helping St Giles’ invaluable work caring for local people with cancer and other serious illnesses.”

The Swadlincote shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.15pm. Further information is available, and appointments can be arranged, by calling staff and volunteers on 01283 551591.

Donations of wedding dresses, and any other high-quality items that can be sold, are always welcome.

St Giles Hospice Shops play a vital role in funding the care offered by the hospice, a registered charity based in Whittington, near Lichfield.

The thirteen shops are based in major towns throughout the hospice's patient catchment area, which ranges from Ashby de la Zouch and Atherstone in the east, to Cannock and Walsall in the west – and from Burton and Uttoxeter in the north, to Sutton Coldfield and Coleshill in the south.

In addition, a clothing warehouse for donations and a furniture warehouse offering a wide range of high-quality furniture at value-for-money prices, are based in Shenstone, near Lichfield. A selection of furniture is also available at the Cannock and Wylde Green shops.

Donations of high-quality clothing and items for the home are always welcome at the shops and warehouses.

Last year the hospice shops raised a total of £607,000 - and every penny is desperately needed by St Giles. The charity spends over £4million caring for local people with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as providing support for their families and carers, and relies heavily on the support of local people to enable its valuable work to continue.