A HIGH street charity shop from a major chain with 560 branches will close down tomorrow.
The much-loved bookshop in Shrophsire revealed it would be after more than a decade serving the community.
The , announced earlier this month that it would be closing.
The said it made the after a period of .
Bosses say the store's “viability” was uncertain, and eventually could not justify keeping the doors open.
An Oxfamspokesperson thanked the “loyal” customers and community who, the said, have supported the store “so generously” over the years.
The remaining in the shop will be transferred to other branches across the country.
Fortunately, there is another Oxfam branch just down the road, so Ludlow locals wishing to donate to the charity can still drop off items there.
And people were reminded they can still contribute to the charity via its website.
But shoppers and bookworms are still disappointed by the loss.
One anguished local lamented: “Another one bites the dust”.
Another Ludlow resident and avid reader jumped into the comments to share her sympathy with: “Sad for staff”.
The sad news comes as the charity announced that 265were at risk of redundancy.
Reduced and years of increasing operating costs – including wages, utilities and the hike in National – are believed to be behind the money-saving measure.
Another much-loved town centre store is also closing down tomorrow.
Fern & Ivy, a nursery specialising inand pots, located in, in the heart of the, is permanently on Saturday, April 26.
A sign in the window of the shop now reads: “Thank you so much for the last three and a half years.
“We've enjoyed being part of the community and meeting so many wonderful people along the way.
“Fern & Ivy will continue – it's just the – so please follow our social media accounts to join us in the of our journey.”
In March, owner Kate said on the retailer'spage: “After three and a half years of running our lovely little shop in Cirencester, it's time for a change!
“At the end of April, we'll be closing our– but don't worry, this isn't goodbye, the end of a chapter, but not the end of the book!“
