Big queues out the door as Huddersfield opens new shop

There was a queue at the door ahead of the opening of a new charity shop in the centre of Huddersfield.

More than a dozen eager customers waited outside the new YMCA charity shop in King Street, which opened at 9.45 on Tuesday, November 26. Shop manager Laura Hughes and assistant manager April Roberts were on hand to greet the customers as the ribbon was cut to mark the shop's opening day.

Laura said the charity was committed to helping transform the lives of young people in Huddersfield and beyond. She said the shop has a wide selection of clothing for women, men and children, as well as toys and games, books, footwear, DVDs, CDs, and gifts for Christmas.

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"We opened this morning and have been really busy," she said, with customers snapping up ladieswear, and toys for Christmas presents. The store has a special 'designer rail' where you might find branded clothing from a DKNY shirt (£8) to a children's football top (£5).

The YMCA is always looking for new stock and anyone can call into the shop and drop off bags of good quality used items. The shop accepts homeware, clothing, toys, electrical goods, and more. Anything that isn't sold is recycled.

The shop is also looking for volunteers to help out.

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