A NEW charity shop has opened its doors in Thornbury.
The Great Western Air Ambulance charity store located on the High Street opened yesterday, Tuesday, December 12.
To celebrate the launch, crews from the charity arrived in a critical care vehicle to show their support.
Dr Mark Winstanley, a PHEM trainee, cut the ribbon to officially open the shop.
Meanwhile, CEO Anna Perry delivered a speech to volunteers and shop staff.
She said: “Today, we’re opening our seventh shop right here on Thornbury High Street where everyone can see us, and everyone can shop with us.
“Thank you so much to all our volunteers and staff and to everyone who has donated items to get us to this point today.”
Customers were also treated to the festive sounds of a local choir positioned outside the shop.
The choir raised £30 for GWAAC by putting out a collection bucket.
Critical Care Doctor, Dr Chris Arrowsmith even bought a Christmas gift.
The shop is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
Photos from the shop's opening
GWAAC is now inviting people to pop in, pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts and second-hand treasures.
They are also appealing for donations including unwanted good-quality homeware, clothing, and shoes.
The charity provides air ambulance and critical care services across South Gloucestershire and the region including Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire.
Last year, the charity responded to help 273 people in urgent need in South Gloucestershire.
The charity has also recently opened a store in Cinderford and also has shops in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, and Gloucester.
Anyone interested in volunteering can learn more here - tinyurl.com/42h8j84t - or contact volunteer coordinator, Sully, at Ursula.Sullivan@gwaac.com
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