New RSPCA charity shop and cafe opens in Bury St Edmunds

A new RSPCA charity shop and cafe has opened its doors today in Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, and now residents are being urged to support the store and pick up some Christmas bargains in the process.

The fabulous new shop, located at 5 Barton Retail Park, also includes a coffee shop with cakes made by a local baker.

It opened today (Friday, December 15) with a special opening event from 4pm until 7pm where everyone is invited to come along and indulge in a cake and some coffee.

Gemma Walpole , branch manager at the Suffolk Central Branch said: “The team has been working round the clock to get our new shop ready to open just in time for the Christmas shopping season. I cannot thank everyone enough for all their efforts and we are all so excited and we hope the local community will support us.

“All the money raised from our shop will be used to help animals in need in the Suffolk area covered by our branch. It’s been a lot of hard work for everyone involved in getting the shop ready for opening – but it’s definitely been worth it.

“Visitors will be able to find some amazing items tucked away on the rails and shelves and we also have a cafe so people can enjoy a tea and cake while they browse.”

All the money raised from this shop will go towards helping care for all the animals at the branch’s rehoming centre at Martlesham Animal Centre.

Gemma added: “We’re happy to receive donations, particularly clothing and items of homeware and we have volunteering opportunities for anyone who would like to give some time or get some retail work experience.”