13 January 2006
The Post Office in Belfast city centre has very generously donated a warehouse to Oxfam Ireland. It is 7500Sq ft in size and is being provided rent free for 6 months.
Oxfam Ireland's Retail Manager Trevor Anderson said ""I would like to thank the Post Office for their exceptional generosity. It is another fantastic example of a remarkable donation by individuals and companies who have supported Oxfam's work so marvellouslymarvelously over the years. I look forward to the success of this venture, positioned ideally as it is to maximize sales in Belfast's busiest location"
Oxfam Ireland will use this donated warehouse to house a temporary Oxfam furniture shop which will be open for business at 10.30 on January Friday 13th ,25-29 Castle Place, Belfast, .
"We are very excited at the prospect of widening Oxfam's appeal in the city centre. The range of pianos, wardrobes, beds and other furniture, plus books, makes it a must for seasoned shoppers and Oxfam supporters alike. We would also appeal to the public to give some time in a voluntary capacity to help us make this shop a success" (Trevor Anderson)
Contact Details
For further details please contact Oxfam Ireland's Media Officer Paul Dunphy on (353) 1 6040706