Charity shop staff and volunteers got in the Christmas spirit by being part of the official lights switch-on in Holt. The town’s East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) store stayed open late, welcoming the community for a bumper night of festive fun.
Highlights of the town’s celebrations included live music, street food, market traders and a spectacular firework display. Mark Buller, an EACH Relief and Support Manager, said: “We had such a lovely and fun evening with our customers.
“Footfall was high and there was a brilliant festive atmosphere throughout the town. We consider our shop an important part of the community and being involved, and sharing the experience, was a great pleasure.
“We hope our fantastic customers enjoyed it as much as we did.”
Meanwhile, Mark and shop manager Sarah Hipkin are keen to hear from more volunteers interested in joining the Holt team.
“We’re blessed to have some amazing volunteers and it was lovely to see them for the Christmas lights switch-on,” said Mark.
“However, we badly need extra help and can always do with more pairs of hands. The great thing about volunteering is that there are many different roles, to suit people’s skills and interests.
“We can also be entirely flexible, to fit around busy lives. Just doing a morning or afternoon a week makes such a difference. Those that already volunteer say how much they enjoy it.
“They love being part of something that raises funds for such a worthwhile cause and find it fun, sociable and rewarding.”
Anyone interested in joining the team is welcoming to pop in for a chat. The EACH shop is in Station Road. Alternatively, email Sarah via sarah.hipkin@each.org.uk or call 01263 713864.
The Holt Christmas lights switch-on took place on Friday, 17th November.
