THE Friends of Wimborne Hospital have opened their new charity shop.

The newly modernised shop at 69 High Street, Wimborne, is larger and more streamlined than the previous shop, making for a pleasant shopping experience.

The Friends, supported by volunteers, are looking forward to welcoming regular and new customers.

Money raised helps Wimborne Hospital provide excellent care.

Town crier Chris Brown announced the opening on Minster Green and among those pictured is June Tripp, previous manager of Wimborne Hospital and ex-chair of the Friends, who did so much to develop the original charity shop for the Friends.

Also shown are Louisa Way, head of Nursing, Therapies and Quality for Dorset HealthCare Trust, Friends president Dr David Pope, Friends chair Anne Salter, Mayor of Wimborne Diann March, shop manager Sarah Arnold, treasurer Pete Cadogan and Chris Brown

To find out more about how the Friends of Victoria Hospital, Wimborne, supports the local hospital visit their website, www.friendswimbornehospital.org.uk