THE St Peter’s Hospice shop on Westbury Hill has been turned into a vintage boutique.
The new look of the shop, one of two in Westbury on Trym, has the backing of television presenter Briony May Williams, best known for her appearances on Great British Bake Off and on Escape to the Country.
She said: “I love shopping in charity shops and vintage stores so the new St Peter’s Hospice vintage boutique is perfect for me! Sustainable shopping is really having a moment right now. Shoppers are more cost conscious, especially at Christmas when money is extra tight. This year I’m making an effort to either gift homemade items or pre-loved presents.
“I have a personal connection to St Peter’s Hospice so I know first-hand what incredible care and support they provide for patients and families. All the more reason to shop and donate to their high street stores.”
The shop will offer vintage clothing, home goods and small items of furniture and furnishings. All proceeds from the shop will help support St Peter’s Hospice’s vital work in caring for adults with incurable illnesses in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
John Broomhead, retail director at St Peter’s Hospice, said: “We decided to make this move with the Westbury Hill shop in order to set it apart from our other nearby store in Westbury-on-Trym which will continue to sell mens, ladies and kids clothing plus new goods, accessories and homewares.
“The Westbury Hill store has always had a vintage section but we have now made this the focus of the shop.”
The charity will be launching a loyalty card, which can be used both the Westbury shops.