A POP-UP shop selling items from bric-a-brac to clothes, shoes and more, has opened in Festival Place just in time for Christmas.
St Michael's Hospice has opened the store in the unit next to Starbucks to offer gifts 'perfect for the whole family' with all profits donated to the charity.
The hospice, based in Basingstoke, supports people across North Hampshire who have a life-limiting illness, are facing the end of life or experiencing bereavement.
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Staff say only 16 per cent of its funding comes from the government, meaning that the charity needs to raise an additional £15,000 a day to fund the care it provides.
In addition to selling items, the charity will be wrapping presents for customers on December 14 until Christmas Eve, giving residents the chance to get their gifts wrapped in exchange for a donation.
Retail business manager, Colin Tanner, told the Gazette: "We are really thankful to have the support of Festival Place and are excited to have our pop-up shop back in time for Christmas.
"We’re here for the whole festive period, and with stock changing daily, there really will be some amazing bargains to be had.
"We rely on the support of our community to raise vital funds for our Hospice and can’t wait to welcome lots of familiar and new customers."
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