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Battle Shop Opening

Published on 05 February 2019 08:29 AM

Battle celebrates the reopening of the Age UK East Sussex shop 

On 4th February 2019 the Mayor of Battle, Councillor David Furness, cut the ribbon that officially launched the reopening of the Age UK East Sussex shop in Battle at 81 High Street.

Battle is the first of the Age UK East Sussex shops and has been working in the heart of the community for over 18 years. During a short closure for refurbishment it reopened on 4th February 2019. David Furness, the Mayor of Battle, Mikes Dawes, the Battle Town Crier and the local community joined the celebrations and enjoyed the new and updated shopping experience.

Simon Dalton, Age UK East Sussex Head of Retail and Trading said:

“I would like to thank the local community for their continued support and look forward to welcoming them back to our newly refurbished shop.”

The Battle shop sells a wide range of quality second hand products including clothing, bric-a-brac, jewellery, books and collectables. The shop relies on the generous donations of items made by the local community and the time given by the valuable volunteers. Donating your pre-loved items helps support our vital work with older people in the local community. To donate your good quality second-hand items please drop them in to the shop during opening times: 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. For more information please pop in to the shop, call 01273 476704 or visit ageuk.org.uk/eastsussex online.

The Age UK East Sussex mobile Information and Advice Resource Centre was at the Abbey Green opposite. From the vehicle the trained team of staff and volunteers were on hand to provide advice and support on a range of issues including finance, health, housing, help with form filling, local information and referral to local services. To find out more about this service and where and when the mobile Information and Advice Resource Centre will be in the coming months please call 01273 476704 on a Monday 9.00am to 4.00pm and Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm, email information@ageukeastsussex.org.uk or visit ageuk.org.uk/eastsussex online.