After the demise of ‘Honest’ John Hilton a gap opened in the town for a group to mimic John’s ideals and ethos.
Tom Carroll and Brian Agar have been busy over the last few months setting up “Community Support” which will follow in the footsteps of Mr Hilton. Good quality items will be accepted as donations and sold on behalf of organisations and charities in Newton Aycliffe. Small items of furniture are also available and will be accepted if in good condition.
The couple have acquired a first floor room in the IES Centre (next to the Blue Bridge), full address is Unit 3A IES Centre (drive past Newton Press offices and follow the signs).
Community Support have been busy cleaning and setting up the store ready for the opening which will take place on Monday 22nd June at 10.00am.
There will be social distancing guidelines in place which will allow a maximum of six customers into the store at any one time. There will also be a strict “look, don’t touch” policy, but Brian and Tom will both be on hand to show/take the goods out of the cabinets and give more information.
The shop will be open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Tom and Brian have applied for charitable status and will run as a not for profit organisation.
A website is in the progress of being completed, but a Facebook page is up and running search for Community Support, Newton Aycliffe. You will also find a selection of items which are available for sale.
The organisation recent hit a set back when there van was stolen and written off, they are hoping this will be replaced shortly.
Contact details are as follows:
Tom 07512 251275
Brian 07951 947993
