Derbyshire town centre shop thanks community for years of support ahead of closure
A Derbyshire shop has issued a ‘heartfelt’ thank you message to everyone who has supported the store over the years.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop at Bath Street in Ilkeston is set to close it’s doors on Saturday, October 17.
This afternoon (Wednesday, September 30), the shop has issued a thank you message for the local community who supported the store over the years.
David Spry-Shute, Area Manager at British Heart Foundation, said: “We would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to everyone in Ilkeston who has supported our shop over the years and helped us raise vital funds for cardiovascular research.
“Our shop has been so much more than a place to shop.
"It has been a valued part of the local community, providing a place for people to volunteer, generously donate and for our lovely loyal customers to shop. They’ve all helped make a real difference.
“We are enormously grateful for the support we have received and while our shop will close soon, we hope everyone will continue supporting the British Heart Foundation by shopping, donating or volunteering in our other shops.”
He added: “With lots of great finds still available, you can still pick up a bargain and help us fund research.”
The Ilkeston shop is among 87 BHS stores affected by closures announced in July – a move which is set to ensure the charity’s retail network ‘remains commercially sustainable’.
Other Derbyshire stores affected by the closures include: Alfreton, Alfreton (Home Store), Ashbourne, Chesterfield, Long Eaton and Long Eaton (Home Store).
Donations can still be made through other BHF shops, donation points, home collection service and online post to donate options.
Supporters can also use the shop finder tool on the charity’s website to find their next nearest BHF shop.
For more information about other ways to support the charity, visit www.bhf.org.uk