Wishaw charity shop celebrates 20 years serving the community

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Volunteers at a Wishaw charity shop have celebrated 20 years of serving the community.The team at the St Andrew’s Hospice store in the town's Main Street enjoyed the celebrations with many of their loyal customers.Store manager Sharron Neill was delighted to welcome a whole host of dignitaries including the hospice’s chief executive Joy Farquharson.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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