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Shops with Style

April 15, 2021 | 8:45am

Our high street shops are now open, now featuring a brand new makeover in celebration of our big birthday year.

In the run-up to re-opening the stores, our Trading Team and volunteers have been working hard to create window shop displays filled with colour, balloons and special items to mark the milestone year.

Stockport

Our Stockport shop, which is soon to feature our bridal collection upstairs, whilst keeping the special vintage selection in the downstairs section, has incorporated the retro theme, introducing a 70s twist to the shop front.

St Ann’s first opened in 1971, a special year that brought hospice care to the area, ensuring the Greater Manchester community had specialist care and support for those living with life-limiting illnesses.

Edgeley

To mark our 50 years, our Edgeley shop has filled the window with golden balloons and birthday messages to spread the celebrations through the high street.

For over five decades St Ann’s has been providing vital care and support. During these years, our care has developed and changed but our ethos remains the same with our patients being at the heart of our care.

Romiley

The Romiley shop has also incorporated the birthday with balloons and banners that have been perfectly placed around our shop items, including pieces from our popular Kasbah Bazaar and limited edition 50th anniversary range.

Included in the window display is a fashion doll featuring historical facts about St Ann’s shops which have raised vital funds for our hospice, thanks to the generous donations of our supporters.

Heald Green

Welcoming you into the Heald Green shop is a nice archway of golden balloons to mark the 50 years St Ann’s has been delivering care and support to the Greater Manchester community.

The team have been decorating the shop with celebratory baskets and items to bring the celebrations to life for all St Ann’s shoppers.

Sale

Our Sale shop team have been brightening up the window with our latest items from our anniversary range. As we celebrate our 50th year, we’ve released a number of limited edition items that include a pin, pen, bag, mug, travel cup and more.

Every item enables you to share your support whilst raising vital funds for your local hospice. View our entire 50th anniversary range here.

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Upcoming Distribution Centre Sale

April 15, 2021 | 7:07am

Bargain lovers are in for a treat this month, thanks to a special sale taking place at our Distribution Centre in Reddish. 

Our trading company will be offering the chance for visitors to come to our Distribution Centre on the Bankfield Industrial Estate to bag a bargain, with a range of new goods on offer, plus plenty of preloved clothing and other assorted items too – most being sold for £1 or less. 


It’s been a challenging time for our hospice trading company, with our shops – like others on the high street – being closed for long periods of time over the last year. We’re really excited to be holding this special sale day at our Distribution Centre, and we hope lots of people will come down to see what’s on offer.  As well as getting their hands on lots of great items, everything customers buy will also be helping fund the work the hospice does caring for local patients, so everyone wins!


Ryan Perkins

The sale will take place from 9am to 3pm on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April at the centre in Unit A1, Bankfield Industrial Estate, Coronation Street, Reddish, SK5 7SE. Social distancing measures will be in place, along with a hand sanitising station at the door. 

New goods on offer on the day will include some of our exclusive 50th anniversary products, plus a range of homewares, gardening items, and seasonal goods. 

For more information, please contact our Trading Team by emailing tradingadmin@sah.org.uk.

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Can’t make the sale? That’s no problem, simply head over to our online shops to view our selection of new and pre-loved goods at bargain prices.

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Our 50th Anniversary Range

March 9, 2021 | 10:38am
St Ann's 50th Range

Our new 50th anniversary range has landed in our online shop, featuring limited edition St Ann’s products, embossed with our 50th golden logo. 

The range has been launched as part of our 50th birthday celebrations, that’s 50 years of care provided to the Greater Manchester community since 1971 when we first opened our doors to the community.  

We’ve got a selection of products on sale, with prices starting from just £2.50, with all proceeds going to our hospice. By purchasing any of our memorabilia, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds that will enable our teams to continue to provide care for our patients and their loved ones for the next 50 years and beyond.  

View our full range below.  

St Ann's 50th Pin Badge

Pin Badge 

Our gold pin bag, styled with our brand new 50th logo, featuring our signature forget me not. 

This stylish pin is 3.2cm x 1.75cm, sitting perfectly on your shirt, jacket or bag etc. and made exclusively for our anniversary year.  

Order yours today for just £2.50 plus P&P.  

St Anns 50th Ball Point Pen

Ball Point Pen 

Make a note of all the ways to support St Ann’s with our new ball point pen, wrapped in our golden logo.  

The pen, which writes in black ink, sits comfortably in your hand and can easily be stored in your bag or pocket.  

Each pen costs £2.99 plus P&P.  

St Anns Travel Mug

Travel Mug 

Keep your coffee, tea or chocolate hot with our double walled travel mug, featuring a curved silicon handle and thumb rest.  

The black travel mug proudly shows off our 50th birthday logo, which you can easily show off to your family, friends and colleagues. 

Our travel mug can hold up to 400ml of liquid and is 17cm x 8.7cm. Order yours today for just £7.99 plus P&P and start enjoying a stylish cuppa!  

Shopping Bag 

Shop in style with our 50th tote bag, featuring a built–in pouch that allows the bag to be folded away and stored in your handbag or pocket.  

This stylish accessory is a perfect for carrying your essentials, plus the lightweight material makes it easy to fold and carry.  

The bag is 43.5cm x 39cm and costs just £4.99 plus P&P. 

Drinks Coaster 

Rest your cups on our limited-edition drinks coasters that come with a black silicon edge, holding them firmly in place.  

Our coasters have a white front with a large print of our golden logo. Now available with a diameter of 9.5mm for just £3.99 plus P&P.  

Token Keyring 

Grab yourself a golden trolley token, featuring our stylish 50th logo, and never have to worry about grabbing a trolley for your weekly shop.  

These handy tokens are shaped like the standard pound and can be clipped to your keys or purse for ease.  

Make your life easier whilst supporting St Ann’s by getting your token today for just £2.50 plus P&P.   

Drinks Bottle 

Stay hydrated with our 500ml aluminum drinks bottle, featuring a secure clip and screw top seal.  

Whether you’re at home, going for a walk or taking on a challenge in aid of St Ann’s, you can use our drinks bottle to stay refreshed throughout your activities.  

Get your durable drinks bottle, sized at 19cm x 7.3cm, for just £7.99 plus P&P.    

Our new range will only be available throughout 2021 to mark this special year in our history. Will you please join us in wearing a pin or showcasing any of our products throughout the year, helping us celebrate our big birthday whilst raising vital funds for your local hospice?  

Click the link below to view our full range and don’t forget to browse our large collection of new and pre-loved goods available online all year round too.  

Shop our 50th range

Support St Anns by purchasing any of our 50th products or new and pre-loved items today.

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Donate your unwanted Christmas Gifts to St Ann’s

December 26, 2020 | 7:37am

Christmas is a time for giving, but sometimes gifts aren’t always suitable for the receiver, which is why we’re asking people to consider donating any unwanted Christmas gifts this year to help people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. 

We’re asking local people to drop off any gifts, items of clothing, electrical goods or other items to any of their shops. 

Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s Hospice, explained: 


People often have a gift they’ve received over the festive season that either they never get round to using, or that doesn’t fit properly.  Instead of leaving it to clutter up a cupboard in your house, we’d love you to consider donating it to our hospice shops where we can certainly make use of it. 

The money raised from their sale will help us to continue providing our specialist care to those who really need it, and we’d be hugely grateful for your support.  2020 was a tough year for us fundraising wise, and every penny – or item – donated, really does make a big difference to the lives of our patients.


Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive

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Our Stockport Shop – Behind the Creativity

November 10, 2020 | 7:07am

Our vintage shop is one of a few hidden treasures in Stockport, boasting a fantastic range of rare vintage items, from clothing, Singer sew machines, crockery, books and vinyls, among many more items.  

Although our Stockport shop has gained attention from the wonderful medley of items, it’s not just the items inside the shop but also the extravagant and carefully pieced together windows that quite often depict a story or reflect a season.  

Shop manager, Christina Green and assistant managers, Rachel and Julia come up with the ideas together to create these eye-catching windows.  

Christina said:  


Every window we design takes about a month to do because we have to come up with the concept, make sure we have the items in store and sometimes we even hand make items. It’s just our way of trying to showcase the genuinely unique items that get donated to us, whilst helping us stand out from other charity shops and stores.


Christina Green, Shop Manager

This year we did temporarily close for a short period, Christina, Julia and Rachel tried to use the window space to cheer up those passing by, and to entice people in when the shop re-opened.  

New Year saw a roaring 20s theme with a stylish display that represented the iconic era.

‘Dream big in February’ saw children from the local community design their own person which was then made into a dress.

In March the team hoped to brighten up the streets during lockdown with a ‘Dash of Colour.’

Throughout July the window had an ‘At Home Festival’ theme that brought summer festivals to your own back garden.

In August and September, the shop front explored ‘Fashion through the Ages,’ taking unique pieces to bring to life notable styles.

At the start of October, the shop hosted a ‘Harvest Festival’ window with warm orange tones.


I love getting creative and making my and the teams ideas come to life. It really is a team effort and we’re so lucky that we can be so creative and explore different looks for the shop front.


Christina Green, Shop Manager

Christina, who once dressed windows for Harvey Nichols has used her skills to create masterpieces at the Stockport shop front.  

Amanda Brooks, Head of Trading said:  


It’s great to see the teams come together to create these creative displays that attract so many people to our shop. Christina and her team are very clever at using donated items or making designs from scratch for the windows.


Amanda Brooks, Head of Trading

Our Stockport shop has been making waves in the city for a number of years due to the vast selection of one-off items, collectables and in some cases, first-edition novels.  

Currently, the Stockport shop is temporarily closed following government guidelines, however, Christina maintains the styling of the windows and is keen to welcome customers back to the safe environment of the store once restrictions are lifted.  

You can find our shop 33 Great Underbank Stockport SK1 1NE. For more information, please email stockport@sah.org.uk or call 0161 222 0576.  

Alongside our high street shops we do sell new and donated goods online through our Amazon and eBay websites – visit now to pick up a bargain or two.  

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Christmas Pop up Shop at St Ann’s

October 19, 2020 | 9:28am

Festive bargain hunters will be in their element this November when with our special Christmas pop-up shop, packed with everything you could need to celebrate the season in style.

This November we’re holding the pop-up shop at its Distribution Centre in Reddish on Wednesday 4th November, promising bargain offers on everything from Christmas cards and wrapping paper, to gifts, decorations and other new and pre-loved items. 

 

Amanda Brooks, head of the Trading Company, said: 


It’s been a challenging year for lots of people and we’re hoping that our pop-up shop will help customers get ready for Christmas without having to break the bank. As well as the new and pre-loved Christmas merchandise and gifts on sale, we’ll also have some items of furniture, books, bric-a-brac and other goods for people to purchase. It will be the perfect place to browse and get all set for the festive season, and we’re looking forward to seeing as many people as possible on these two days. As well as being able to bag a bargain or two, people making purchases will also be helping St Ann’s to continue caring for patients from across Greater Manchester, and their families too. You win, and those we support win too.


Amanda Brooks, Head of Trading Company

The pop-up shop will be taking place at St Ann’s Hospice Distribution Centre, Bankfield Industrial Estate, Unit A1, Coronation Street, Reddish, SK5 7SE between 10.00am and 3.00pm on Wednesday 7th November. Safety measures in accordance with government guidance are in place for all customers to follow. 

Volunteer Appeal for our shops in Cheadle and Edgeley

September 25, 2020 | 7:29am

Following the opening of many of our charity shops, we’re looking for local people to consider donating just a few hours of their time each week to help shop staff raise vital funds to support local patients. 

We’ll be following government guidelines strictly to ensure every team member remains safe and offering training to help get our shops open to customers.  All our tills will be shielded, and we’ll use floor markers to ensure two-meter distancing. In larger stores, we will also have a one-way system in place.  

The hospice shops generate a large amount of income that helps our dedicated staff to continue to deliver outstanding care and support to patients and their loved ones.  

By sparing a few hours each week, you can help provide a service to the local community whilst also raising much-needed funds for our hospice. If you’d like to volunteer for our hospice shops then click the link below. 


he hospice’s ability to fundraise has been hugely impacted by the pandemic and our shops have now reopened and are doing really well as local hubs for people in the community to buy new or preloved goods in a safe environment.

However, now the shops are open again, we’re in real need of volunteers who can help our dedicated teams in a variety of ways. We’d love to hear from anyone who might be willing to help by giving a few hours of their time each week at any of our store locations – but particularly in Cheadle and Edgeley.

The role of a charity shop volunteer has really changed in recent years, and we see people of all ages who really benefit from the experience. We need help with everything from window displays and merchandising, to serving customers, organising stock, and lots more in between. There’s something to suit everyone’s needs, so please do get in touch if you might be able to help.


Amanda Brooks, Trading Company Manager

Edgeley Shop Front

Among our shops that have opened is the specialist Cheadle Bridal shop and we’re looking for brides-to-be to view, try on and purchase dresses for their big day. 

We’re taking bookings for either one hour or 1.5-hour slots over the coming months and will be open for fittings. Before and after every appointment, the shop will have a deep clean to ensure both staff and customers remain safe.  

To book an appointment at the St Ann’s Bridal Boutique in Cheadle, please email cheadle@sah.org.uk or call the shop on 0161 428 5949. 


Brides might be having to adapt their big day to meet the changes to lockdown rules, but it doesn’t mean they should compromise on their dress. We have put an appointment system in place so brides can come along and browse the range of amazing new and preloved dresses we have in our Cheadle shop at their leisure in a safe way. It’s a beautiful bridal room, with lots of original art deco features, and many of the dresses we have in stock are brand new or designer too.

We know many people have had to adapt their plans for their wedding day, and our team is here to help them to pick out the perfect outfit, however they are marking the occasion. It’s a real privilege to be involved in such a special day for so many brides, and we get people travelling to our shop from all over the north west and beyond.


Amanda Brooks, Trading Company Manager

Our hospice shops generate thousands of pounds worth of income every year for, which enables our charity to continue to provide care to our patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. 

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St Ann’s Shop Update

June 9, 2020 | 8:40am

Hello, my name is Amanda Brooks and I’m the Head of the Trading Company at St Ann’s. In my role, I am responsible for the overall management of the shops, including St Ann’s online shops as well as the distribution centres, collections, house clearance services and the lottery.

In the last few months, we’ve had to temporarily close our shops and stop our trading services, in line with government guidelines. It has been a difficult time as our shops generate a lot of income that helps to support the hospice and the hard work carried out by staff who offer care and support to patients and their loved ones.

As lockdown restrictions lift, we’re now able to open our doors once more and from Monday 15th June we’ll be re-opening a select number of shops, including our online stores on eBay and Amazon.

We’ve taken great consideration and followed government guidelines to ensure our volunteers and customers can shop and be served safely. To do this we have had to make some changes in the way our shops will operate.

For now, only the Edgeley, Stockport, Heald Green, Altrincham and Romiley shops will be open, from 11am – 4pm from Monday to Saturday, except for the Romiley shop which will be open Tuesday to Saturday. The reduced shopping times means our team of volunteers, who will be briefed before taking the role on, can do a deep clean of the shops before and after every day they are open. Like most shops, we will be limiting the number of people entering and putting in safety measures, including floor markers to maintain two-metre distancing.

We’ve also had to adapt our donation policy and will now only be taking donations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This way goods can be handled safely and isolated for 72 hours before they are placed within the shops. Sadly, customers won’t be able to try any items on, but we will be accepting returns, provided the item still has the labels attached and a receipt is presented.

Although our popular bridal shop in Cheadle will still remain closed, we are still accepting one hour or 1.5-hour appointments for the coming months, with a plan to re-open in August, provided the government says it is safe to do so. The number of bookings will be limited per day so our team can do a deep clean before and after each appointment. If you do want to book an appointment then email tradingadmin@sah.org.uk. We recommend doing this as soon as possible as our bridal shop is popular and bookings fill up quickly. 

Our collection and house clearance service will also be re-opening, however, we will need you to book an appointment to schedule these and we’ll be asking a number of questions before we can collect items or clear a property. To carry out a safe clearance we’re asking that you leave a key in a safe space and notify our drivers of the location of the key. We ask that you aren’t present during these times so that our drivers can safely enter the property and collect the items. Once clearance is complete the key will be returned to the safe location and you will be notified. For more information or to book an appointment please email tradingadmin@sah.org.uk. 

In the coming weeks, myself and my team will continue to review government guidelines to ensure our shops are safe for our volunteers and customers.

More than ever we need your support and every item purchased from us allows us to provide care for loved ones in our local community.

For more information on donations, shopping and house clearances, please email tradingadmin@sah.org.uk. 


Having the first shops open means we are one step closer in re-establishing our business meaning we can continue to provide the vital funds needed in supporting the great care the hospice provides.


Amanda Brooks, Head of the Trading Company

Can you help? 

We urgently need volunteers to help run St Ann’s Hospice shops. We’ll be following government guidelines and providing each volunteer with training to ensure every team member remains safe.

Each till will be shielded and floor markers will help maintain two-metre distancing and in the bigger shops, we will be putting in one-way systems.

Our shops generate a large amount of money and by sparing a few hours each week, you can help provide a service to the local community whilst also raising much-needed funds for St Ann’s.  

Volunteers do need to be over 16 and we ask that those who are interested to fill out an application beforehand. Click the link below if you’d like to volunteer for St Ann’s, you’ll also find more information on what your role will be and how you can help St Ann’s.  

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Our shops are in urgent need of volunteers, can you spare a few hours a week to help?

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