Page 6 - Spring Newsletter 2026

Pop in store

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shops

This spring, Amy is a pair she found in our
championing colour new Chorley shop.
blocking—the uplifting
trend of pairing two or Choosing pre‑loved isn’t
more contrasting shades just fun; it’s powerful.
to create bold, vibrant Charity shops across
outfits. “Colour instantly the UK prevent huge
lifts my mood,” she adds. amounts of clothing from
"Try something bold! going to landfill. Buying
Pick two colours you pre‑loved helps reduce
wouldn’t wear together. the environmental impact
of producing new fashion.
And if it’s not quite you,
Fashion edit: donate it back—low risk, At St Catherine’s, we call
high reward.”
Colour blocking During her visit, Amy this the butterfly effect
‑ where one small act,
discovered an orange and like choosing a pre‑loved
with purpose pink Oliver Bonas sweater jumper creates a ripple
of compassion that
(“the ultimate happy
combo”) and a pair of support our planet,
two‑tone Alexander our community, and
McQueen heels—proof the patients and families
Local influencer and pre-loved that designer treasures who rely on our care.
fashion enthusiast Amy Halsted appear on our shelves.
(@CharityShop_chic_88), who has a So next time you’re
personal connection to the Hospice, For those wanting to try browsing our shops,
recently visited our St Catherine’s the trend more gently, follow Amy’s lead...
she recommends teaming Your next treasure might
charity shops—and left feeling inspired, a bright piece with simple be waiting on the rail.
colourful and ready for spring. barrel leg jeans, like

Amy's fave finds

“I love shopping pre-loved because
every item has a story. You’re giving
something beautiful a second life,
while supporting people in your
community. It’s fashion with
purpose.”

Pictured left to right: Two‑tone Oliver Bonas sweatshirt,
bold blue jumper, Alexander McQueen heels
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