Pontefract Prince of Wales Hospice announces reopening dates for charity shops

The Prince of Wales Hospice is re-opening their charity shops in a phased approach from Monday, June 15.

The first stores to open will be Pontefract and Castleford furniture Monday, followed by Castleford Clothing on Thursday, June 18.

The hospice' s remaining 10 shops will remain closed, with plans to gradually re-open them in the coming weeks and months.

Additional measures have been introduced to adhere to government guidelines on social distancing in order to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and customers.

Retail officer Natasha Morosini, Retail Officer, said: "We can't wait to open our doors again. We have fresh new stock waiting for our loyal customers which we are sure will be snapped up.

"Although layouts have changed slightly, so we can support social distancing in store, we are jam packed full of great bargains and we're looking forward to seeing customers shopping."

Donations will be accepted at both the Pontefract and Castleford clothing stores, however the Castleford furniture shop is unable to accept donations and furniture donations are on

hold temporarily.

The shops will be running reduced opening hours, as follows, which will be monitored and are subject to change.

- Pontefract Clothes Shop,10am to 3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

- Castleford Clothes Shop, 10am to 3pm,Thursday, Friday & Saturday then w/c June 22, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

- Castleford Furniture Shop, 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Keep up to date with shop opening news by visiting www.pwh.org.uk/shops