A Special 20th Birthday Visit

Sir Paul and Lady Haddacks

On Tuesday 8th July our Onchan Shop welcomed two very special guests as we celebrated our 20th Birthday. Directors, Staff and Volunteers from our seven shops and showrooms met His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks KCB, and Lady Haddacks on their visit to mark the anniversary.

Celebrations started in August when more than 120 Volunteers enjoyed afternoon tea in a marquee at the home of Terry Groves, chairman of Share the Care Ltd.

Welcoming His Excellency and Lady Haddacks, Terry Groves said the Shops' success would not be possible without the generosity of Island residents who donated items for resale or recycling. He went on to stress that the Shops could not operate without the Team of 200 Volunteers and we are all very grateful to them.

After Terry Groves welcomed our guests, Sir Paul and Lady Haddacks both responded. Sir Paul: "We thank Share the Care for their invitation and it’s a great pleasure to be with you all once again, celebrating your 20th Birthday." And Lady Haddacks; " Delightful shop, all down to the very hard unstinting work of the volunteers. You all do a fantastic job helping a much needed charity in Hospice itself."

The photographs below record the visit

Sir Paul and Lady Haddacks respond to Terry Groves' welcome.

Tina Lawton - Hospice Shops Manager - adding her welcome. Pictured here L to R: Tina Lawton; Elaine Sayer - Ramsey Shop Manager; Lady and Sir Paul Haddacks.

Volunteer Monica Caley, Marilyn Todd - Onchan Shop Manager - chat with Lady Haddacks	Tea! a cup of tea as well? Now that's what we really like. Pictured are Volunteers Wendy Drain and Sonia Lees

Lady Haddacks spots some china she's been hunting. Volunteers Sonia Lees and Doreen Kinley reckon it all up and carefully pack up a purchase they may not have expected!

Sir Paul Haddacks chats with Wendy Drain	Elaine Sayer deep in conversation with Terry Groves

Volunteer Margaret Green talking through shop matters over a cloths island with Siobhan Ellison - STC Admin Manager, and Tina Lawton - Shops Manager.

Siobhan Ellison and Ann Clague - Manager of our Castletown Shop - "Talking Shop" - literally.

A group of Onchan Shop Volunteers pose for the camera, pleased with a really special day. L to R: Doreen Kinley; Sonia Lees; Monica Caley: Josephine Hulme; and Wendy Drain

Two photographs of the Onchan shop interior - beautifully laid out and presented

Back to normal - a full shop and a busy till!