Sue Ryder Care – Wheatfields Hospice

I have always loved this shop. My parents who are now 94 volunteered there for years in the bookshop. It’s still open at the same times. The volunteers who run it are cheerful and friendly and there are always interesting bargains. Much of my furniture came from here. You should go before it all changes.

I can only review one aspect of Wheatfields Hospice as I have only experienced the brick-​a-​brack sale they have twice a week to raise money, and not the care home element of it.
Formalities aside, I can now express my utter joy in sharing this charity shop style gem with all the Unilocal readers. It is AMAZING! It is open at very odd times so some planning is required but is basically made up of a few small warehouse type buildings and a few large porter cabins and is a bargain hunters DREAM. One section houses second (or more) hand furniture like tables and sofas, and old bike parts. I picked up a large wooden mirror from here for only a few quid a while ago. Then there is a large section dedicated to clothing of all kinds. In fits of creativity I have raided this place for old clothes to cut up and turn into new clothes. Next to this there is book section with most books priced in true charity shop style at only 50p each, maybe a pound for a hardback. And there is even more — a room dedicated to junk of all kinds — plated, jars, old glasses, broken umbrellas, vases, trays, ornamental bits of glass… the list goes on. Basically any of the useless items you’re likely to find in your granny’s house amongst which are lying some glorious treasures. And finally, if you feel totally worn out by all this browsing there is a tea room with tea, coffee and home made cake — also a perfect place to hobnob with the local OAPs. So, finally, this is a great place to get down to if you’ve moved into a new house and are looking for some cheap furniture or anything else second hand.