Longfield Hospice Charity Shop

Went into this lovely shop today purchased some Christmas cards because we are getting to that time of the year again. Fantastic layout, helpful staff and would highly recommend.

Great Charity shop

I visit the shop a couple of times a week. I went in and asked for the price of a jumper on that was in the shop window on a mannequin. The lady in the shop couldn’t reach but another customer told me the price and size. I asked if it would be possible to try it on. The lady looked rather sheepish and said ‘I can find someone to take it down, do you think it would fit you though?’ I felt embarrassed. I don’t think she was being rude on purpose as she then said a couple of times that she would find someone to get it down for me, but by this point I just wanted to get out of there. I understand that taking clothes from the mannequins could be a hassle and her comment probably wasn’t meant. But I don’t think I would come back to the shop now.

While the staff is lovely, the charity shop's clothing leans towards an older demographic, lacking the unique and trendy pieces younger people prefer. I also feel like the prices of charity shops are getting more expensive. With new shops in Bishops Cleeve, the charity shops seem less appealing.