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PAUL GOODMAN MP TO OPEN NEW LOOK CHARITY SHOP IN MARLOW

19 March 2004

Paul Goodman MP will be joining staff and volunteers at Shaw Trust’s Marlow charity shop at 10.45 am on Friday 19 March 04 at 89 Marlow High Street. Joining Mr Goodman to cut ribbons and officially re-open the shop after a refit will be Pat Webber who has been a Shaw Trust volunteer since the shop first opened in 1996 and Richard Chapman who is a new volunteer hoping his time at the Marlow shop will give him the experience and confidence he needs to get back into work.

Paul Goodman MP and Shaw Trust Volunteer Richard Chapman
Shaw Trust is a national disability charity that provides training and work opportunities for over 20,000 disabled and disadvantaged people across the UK each year. It has 25 retail shops across the South, Midlands and Wales, and a further 120 vocational projects throughout the country.

Paul Goodman MP said “I know from experience how much the Shaw Trust does locally to help people with disabilities find and keep work. People who devote their time to the Marlow shop play a vital part in this work. I'm delighted to be present at the shop's re-opening."

Tessa Lancaster, regional manager for Shaw Trust Retail says “Our shop in Marlow is very popular and has enjoyed fantastic support from local people; we’re delighted to have Mr Goodman re-open the shop and get a taste of the new stock and bargains we have on offer”.


PAUL GOODMAN MP TO OPEN NEW LOOK CHARITY SHOP IN MARLOW

Notes to Editors:

1. Photo Opportunity - At 10.45am on Friday 19 March 04 there will be an opening ceremony (ribbon cutting) by Paul Goodman MP, Pat Webber and Richard Chapman at 89 Marlow High Street. Other Marlow volunteers present will be Julie Hone, Thelma Newell, Betty Coolen, Iris Doyle, Jean Moore, Marie Miles, Elsa Quinn, Mary Vere, Angela Cannon and John Anson.

2. To contact Shaw Trust Marlow telephone 01628-488731 and speak to Sally Telford the shop manageress or Sharon Mahoney the assistant shop manageress.

3. Shaw Trust is a national charity, that provides training and work opportunities for people disadvantaged in the labour market through disability, long term ill health or other social circumstances. With a network of over 1000 staff and over 200 projects throughout the UK, we provide opportunities for over 20,000 people each year. www.shaw-trust.org.uk

4. For general media enquiries please contact: Tracey Proudlock 07974 708024, tracey.proudlock@shaw-trust.org.uk