craftyhunnypie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 BHF shop in Winsford is excellent for bargains! Great for handbags. I love going in there. We also like Debra in Sandbach, although hubby calls it De...bra! I love charity shops. Which one are you going to be working in Poet? Good for you! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 well done, Poet! I've just started knitting dog coats to be sold to raise money for dog rescues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 it's a shame the BHWT don't have a chain of shops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done poet I think voluntary work is a fab thing to do. I did quite a lot of volunteer work when I was out of work for a long time. It helped structure my days, gave me people to meet, a sense of purpose and lots more. Hope you get as much out of it as I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done - enjoy yourself and enjoy having a good rummage too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congratulations! I hope you enjoy it, which I'm sure you will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congratulations. Will you be the youngest person working there? Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congratulations. Will you be the youngest person working there? Milly i think there's a student or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well done - I'm sure you will enjoy it and they'll love you ! Take care not to start doing too many extra hours too soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 ... Take care not to start doing too many extra hours too soon that's what my mother said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I volunteer in my local Cancer Research shop(used to be a Wishes shop) on their till and also at Oxfam on their online shop. I enjoy both but talking to the customers and seeing the same ones come in each week is really nice. I started doing it as a temporary thing but i've been at Cancer Research for over a year now and Oxfam a bit less. Just need to find a proper job now. I'm sure you will enjoy volunteering, i do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Fantastic news Poet My friend works in a local charity shop and has recently 'found' some Laura Ashley curtains and lots and lots of lovely designer classics Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good for you!! Enjoy; it can easily lead on to other things............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Well done Poet, I'm another lover of charity shops! My step aunty works in one and saves me any useful fabrics that come in I think some of the people that work in the shops are not very well up on the different brands and which shops they come from. I went looking for some short sleeved mens shirts one day and found a load in one shop from Primark - at twice the price I could've bought them new for! I don't think the staff there had realised that the fancy Cedarwood label was nothing of the sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Good for you Poet! I do love a good rummage in a charity shop, my Mum gives all tutt to her local Cats Protection League, they have some lovely things in there and she often comes out with more than she went in! She also works at the Cattery for them, socialising the kittens and pooper scooping, she loves it. (considering she would run a mile from anything feline 10 years ago ) Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 did my first shift today, it was great fun I also picked up 2 lovely handbags; a Wallis one and a BHS one, both look brand new! Also got 'Nigella Bites' and Peter Kay's autobiog all together just under a tenner. I get 25% staff discount too Will definitely be doing it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Glad you enjoyed your first day Poet, and what bargains Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Glad you enjoyed your first shift Poet. Well done on the bargains too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 So glad you enjoyed it - best be careful not to single handedly keep them going Was it busy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 So glad you enjoyed it - best be careful not to single handedly keep them going Was it busy ? I knew I wouldn't come home empty handed yes, it was quite busy. Maybe because of the credit crunch? There were quiet moments too though, when I was able to have a mooch around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well done Poet Terrific achievement and sounds as if it might suit you perfectly. Now what happened to that credit crunch .....How many days a week have tou signed up for so far Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 oh, glad you enjoyed your shift poet when are you back in again? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 It was great but I'm shattered I'm doing half a day a week and if/when I build up my stamina I'll volunteer for more shifts. I really loved it! I wish I had the energy to do more but I'll work towards that. I'm so tired I can't see straight but I've never enjoyed work so much in my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Oh how I envy you I would LOVE to be able to do what you did today Since I was in hospital before Xmas in the the UK, I still haven't managed to shake off this chronic bronchitis and can't walk across a room without wheezing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not feeling sorry for myself (much ) 'cos it's all self inflicted.....46 years of smoking has taken it's toll. Hindsight is a wonderful thing All the very, very best wishes, Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Sounds like you had a good shift. Knew you would pick up a few bargins along the way. Perk of the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
