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13 June 2016
Birthday celebrations at the Kandos Community Charity Shop
The Community Charity Shop in Kandos celebrated its third birthday on Wednesday with a huge cake specially baked for them by the Mountain View Bakery next door.
Volunteers, customers and supporters gathered at the shop for the special occasion with plenty of birthday wishes for the main-street establishment that has become an iconic part of Kandos in the three years since it began.
In that time volunteers have raised over $130,600 which has been distributed to groups, organisations and individuals across the district. It's a simple formula, with people dropping in their unwanted items or donating goods they can't use, which are then sold to those looking for a bargain.
The huge range of items are one of the keys to the shop's success. From glassware to clothing, picture frames to second-hand books - if you're looking for something unusual or hard to find elsewhere, chances are it may be in the shop.
Volunteers are another integral part of the charity shop's success. A dedicated group of them regularly attend to serve customers and organise items for shelves. This in itself is an act of charity and without them the shop wouldn't work.
During their celebrations, volunteers applauded the support they receive from the general public through donations and through purchasing items.
'We'd like to thank everyone for bringing and buying. You have been so generous and that has allowed us to be generous in return. Thank you so much1 .'