A NEW house clearance shop has opened in Ringwood – offering bargains for a good cause.

Mayor of Ringwood, Cllr Gareth DeBoos, cut the ribbon at the new Lewis-Manning House Clearance Shop in Southampton Road.

Visitors to the opening were treated to refreshments as they browsed the bargains on offer.

Cllr DeBoos said: “What a shop, packed full of fantastic and sustainable bargains, definitely worth a visit.

“It’s a brilliant addition to the town and it’s been a real honour being asked along today to officially open it.”

Director of retail at Lewis-Manning, Susan Newcombe, said: “It was a great occasion opening our eighth hospice shop today. Our team and the contractors have put their heart and soul into making the new shop as spectacular as it can be.

“We believe that our shops are not just somewhere you can pick up a bargain or drop off your preloved items. They’re a place you can come to find out more about our services, fundraising events, volunteering, and a place for you to recycle your preloved things and prevent them going to landfill, helping to save the planet.

“Special thanks must go to the team of incredibly skilled people who have helped to build our shop; Bradlea Builders, MBE electricians, Talis Surveying, Karndean Flooring, Howdens in Ringwood and Frettens Solicitors. And, of course, a huge thank you to the Mayor and his consort for opening the shop.”

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She added: “Moving, downsizing or house clearing may be a very stressful time, and our aim is to reduce that stress as much as possible. We can offer flexible, complete or partial house clearances and recycling services.”

For a free no-obligation quote, or to ask any questions, contact the Lewis-Manning team on 01202 119310, or email house.clearance@lewis-manning.org.uk.

The Ringwood store is the charity’s eighth, joining others in Poole, Ashley Cross, Christchurch, Swanage, Westbourne, Winton and Wimborne.