New church leaders to open Yarmouth store
 The Salvation Army in Great Yarmouth, now under the leadership of Lieutenants Georgina and Rob Symons (pictured right with their daughter), has recently opened a bigger charity shop in a new location. The official opening will take place on 19 September.
The new premises will be officially celebrated with a performance from a Salvation Army band comprising players from around the borough and the cutting of the official ribbon by Major David Jackson, The Salvation Army’s new divisional leader across Anglia and in the presence of His Worship, the Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Tony Smith.
The Salvation Army previously had a charity shop in the area but saw the need for a move to bigger, newer premises to better serve the local community. The King Street store will be selling a range of quality used goods, including household items, books / music, clothing and toys between 9am – 4pm Mondays to Saturdays. There is limited capacity to accept donations of furniture and electrical items, which will be professionally checked before re-sale. For shopping and donation enquiries, call shop 01493 858 117.
Event details
10am Saturday 19th September
167 King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2PA
Lieut. Rob says: “The opening of this shop is really a testament to the hard work put in by the previous leader, Captain Nigel Byrne and the church members and volunteers. They did so well to move the stock out, temporarily base it in our church until the new building was ready and then move to King Street. We are delighted to come in and be part of this official opening.”
As well as serving the local community, the charity shop also serves as a pivotal part of our social care in Yarmouth. Many homeless and disadvantaged people who utilise our showering facility, clothes washing service, sleeping bag provision and food parcels also take advantage of the shop. This of course represents just two ways in which we seek to express our Christian faith."
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