SHOPPERS are guaranteed a warm welcome as they search through the bargains on offer at Wigan and Leigh Hospice charity shops.

But volunteer helpers are needed to ensure that warm, friendly atmosphere continues at the Hospice shops in Atherton, Golborne and Leigh.

The shops are manned by unpaid staff and any willing helpers who could spare a couple of hours per week for a worthy cause should contact Irene Cieplak on 01942 525566, or call at any of the shops.

Irene stressed: "You may think you couldn't do shop work, you would be wrong. We are all friendly and grateful for an extra pair of hands.

"Please remember the Hospice is your own local charity. Call now!"

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