NSPCC Dyserth

NSPCC Dyserth

Happy new year, 2025 everyone; it’s come around so quickly, hasn’t it?

We have had a very successful year at our village shop; before Christmas we were mega busy, many customers seeming to be won over to the idea of pre-loved presents and decorations.

Then in January our 50% off sale was extremely popular, and now we are looking to put out some Spring fashions (hoping for milder weather) and Valentine’s Day items, thanks to all who donated and purchased, we couldn’t do it without you.

We would also like to say a huge thanks to Ian Clayton and Dave Parry from the village for producing our very popular fund-raising calendar for 2025. This has up to the date of writing raised over £2100 for the charity and there are still a few available if anyone is interested.

On a somewhat more negative note: It was very disappointing to find that our shop bins had been used and filled during our Christmas shutdown, and that broken down electrical items had been dumped on our forecourt. There are some very anti-social people about!

Solving these problems takes time and money – we are all volunteers, and NSPCC money should all be used to help vulnerable and abused children.

Never forget Sarah Sharif and her tragic life; there is still an increasing number of children who need help, they should be a priority in all our endeavours. Do volunteer as an NSPCC worker, you’ll enjoy it amongst our friendly team. Call in at the shop for details and a phone contact number to ring.

Cathie Cornish.