Wowee!! Another Charity shop opening. Apparently "Mind" has taken a ten year lease on the old Argos shop, now a newly opened Textile shop, whose lease unfortunately was for only six. What I don't understand is how can charity, relying on public goodwill, afford a ten year lease? People must be buying a lot of second hand clothes! This will be all that's available soon - 5 charity shops. Pie shops and Charity shops - great.

Town: ashton

It seems to be a national trend - retail outlets are closing while the number of charity shops are increasing. I go on a few 2 day breaks and have noticed that high streets in various towns have quite a few charity shops. Still 5 shops does seem to be a lot for a town the size of AIM. Preferable I suppose to another pizza/fast food outlet.

Town: AIM

I think a lot more people donate than years ago. Bag collections and greater awareness about the environment and recycling no doubt helps. I welcome them, as they often have some new or near new stuff for a few pound.

Some on the other hand, outside of Ashton seem more like businesses than charitires. There's one in Leigh that's like walking into Next with similar prices too.

Town: Hut