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RSPCA Hertfordshire East News
We hope all our readers are safe and well during this trying period. By the time you read this, hopefully our charity shop at 19 Churchyard, Hitchin SG5 1HP will be open for business as usual, our dedicated team of volunteers and staff will have returned, and where you will be able to find good quality items at bargain prices. The Branch Trustees took the opportunity during the lockdown to give the shop a makeover, giving it a boutique feel about it. The shop floor was cleared of everything, so that the walls, doors and window frames could be painted and the floor professionally cleaned. The shop is now bright, friendlier and organised. A variety of new, colourful summer clothes now hang on the rails, with new stock on the shelves, including accessories, bric-abrac, children’s’ toys, books and jewellery for you to bag a bargain or two. The health and safety of our customers and staff are important to us, so we will allow only two customers in at one time. There are 2 metre distancing tapes on the floor, a sanitizing station provided for customers, a sneeze guard on the counter and a one-way system implemented. Our staff will use sanitizing gel, wear gloves and masks for their (and customers) protection. Payment is by credit card only.
If you have had a clear out during the lockdown, we are in desperate need of your donations. They can be dropped off on Tuesdays and Fridays only to allow quarantine measures. Lack of storage prevents us from accepting donations every day. We hope you will return and admire our efforts. We would not exist without your continued support to fund the treatment of sick and abused animals. If you would like to volunteer in the shop or as a fosterer, home visitor, helping with local events or on our Committee, thrashing out fund raising ideas, highlighting awareness of what the RSCPA Herts. East Branch does for local animals, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Branch Office telephone number below or pop into our charity shop to pick up a Volunteer Application Form. It is rewarding and fulfilling work when you can spare as much time as you want, knowing you are making a difference to distressed animals.
In the event of an emergency or cruelty, please call 0300 1234 999 Branch Office: 01462 672278 Why not follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/hertfordshireeastbranch or on our website:www.rspca-hertfordshireeast.org.uk
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