There’s sadness on Goose Gate as it’s been announced the vintage charity shop, Sue Ryder will be closing down. Shoppers have expressed their dismay and have said there needs to be ‘more shops like this, not fewer.’
The store was known for its vintage and retro stock. Announcing its closure on Facebook, a statement read: “Sadly we will be closing our wonderful shop next month. Please keep a lookout for all the sales we will be putting on as we unfortunately wind things down.
“Your continued support during this time is greatly appreciated.”
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An updated statement said: "A little further information. Our final day of trading will be the Saturday 24th June.
"Please note the last day we are able to accept donations will be tomorrow the 31st May and this will be limited to Vintage Clothing donations only. After this we will unfortunately be unable to accept any more.
"This is so we can get through all our current remaining stock and give you all some bargains as we prepare for our sad closure. Hope to see as many of you as possible in the coming weeks!"
The last day for customers handing in any unwanted vintage furniture was Wednesday, May 31.
The Sue Ryder on Goose Gate regularly changes its window displays and in the past have spoken out about the support they get from student volunteers. In Hockley, customers weren’t happy.
Alana Rushton, 22 lives in the city centre. The student said: “I love it here. I’m shocked that it’s closing down, I’m originally from Birmingham but I’m guessing it's been here a while, it seems super established.”
The student added: “Charity shops are underrated, I get so much from them and so many more people are trying to make an effort to shop sustainably.”
Dave and Christine Evans, who are from the South Coast and visit Nottingham every year. Dave, 80 who is now retired said: “It’s a shame, a lot of shops have closed.
“There’s a jeweller here that has closed too, I noticed. In the South Coast [shopping] it’s not getting better, we have an ASDA, Farmfoods and M&S but they’ve moved out of the town.”
Dave regularly shops in charity shops. Next door to Sue Ryder is a charity shop, White Rose. Shop manager Emma Gosling wasn’t aware Sue Ryder was closing down.
She said: “We’ve been really busy here, especially on the bank holiday. It’s a shame Sue Ryder’s closing down, sustainable fashion is important as people don’t have a lot of spendable income left over.”
Emma who browses in Sue Ryder too added: “Here, strappy tops, menswear and festival wear is popular at the moment.”
One person who wished to remain anonymous said: “It’s terrible [Sue Ryder is closing] considering there’s an aim for sustainable fashion and a drive to reuse clothing, I’m shocked.
“There needs to be more places like this, not fewer, this is one of the best places to come for fabrics or second-hand clothing.”
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