A brand new charity shop is set to open its doors in a Huntingdonshire town fit with eco-friendly and sustainable items, and the promise of workshops and art events to come.
Pink Rooster is a Northamptonshire-based charity that aims to support people living with dementia, mental health issues, people with SEND, care leavers, carers and many more individuals across society.
They have a Wellness Centre in Northampton, where they host services including workshops in art therapy, drama therapy, textiles, circus skills and yoga.
The organisation is now set to open its first shop, at Unit 3A in Church Walk, St Neots, and begin trading on November 19.
All of the items in the shop will be eco-friendly with a focus on "reusing, repurposing and recycling".
A spokesperson for the charity said: "We love connecting with the community, and our shop is the perfect place for us to engage with local businesses and residents.
"Whether through our workshops, art events, or other services, we’re all about using some of our proceeds to give back to the people of St Neots. It’s a true community spirit!
"So, whether you’re popping in to shop, joining a workshop, or just saying hello, we’d love to meet you."
The pair initially visited residential care homes to perform and teach music to people living with dementia.
As a result, they got Pink Rooster registered as an official charity. Now, they have a team of artists, musicians, therapists and facilitators to help them carry out their work.
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