Oxfam’s new Manchester Superstore is now open!
The Oxfam charity shop spans two floors and offers a diverse selection of preloved clothes, accessories, books, homewares, and music. The shop also features a café uniquely housed in a water tank, that will also be used as a space for community groups and workshops.
Halima Begum, Oxfam’s CEO, said: “The store is wonderful. I’ve already spotted a very pretty pre-loved blouse to buy and a great book about Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspirational daughter of Manchester. My next stop is the new café for a cuppa!
“Our wonderful shops represent the very heart of everything we do at Oxfam. We really hope the new Manchester superstore will not only help raise funds for the life-saving work Oxfam does all over the world, but also acts as a hub for the local community to come together – whether that is for workshops, book clubs, talks, community groups or more.”
Donations
Help the Oxfam team fill the Superstore shelves. The store accepts books, clothing, music, homewares, electricals and art. Find the donation quick-drop point instore near the entrance.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join Oxfam’s volunteer team. Whether you’re sorting donations, serving customers, or creating stylish window displays, there’s a role for you. Volunteering Opportunities | Oxfam Volunteering Volunteering.
It’s never too early to get organised for the Back to School shop!
Did you know you can book a Clarks fitting appointment online? Ensure your little ones head back to school with the perfect fitted shoes. And, more than just the fit, if their shoes don’t fit three months from their in-store fitting, Clarks will exchange them.
The Clarks store can help you find the ideal fit and style, whether it’s their first pair of shoes or a fresh set for the new school year – from primary school to high school teens.
Book online here for a Clarks shoe fitting appointment at Clarks Manchester Fort. If you prefer to visit during a time with fewer crowds, noise and bright lights, then Clarks
also offer Quiet Time appointments. To book, please call the store directly: 0161 834 3936
It’s coming home (we hope) ⚽
Euros season is upon us, and to celebrate, we’ve got a football freestyler coming to Manchester Fort.
This free event is taking place on Saturday 29th June and they’ll be showing off their skills from 11am – 3pm.
See you there. 🇬🇧
Beacon fostering will be out at Manchester Fort on Saturday, 4th May between 10am-1pm, handing out leaflets containing information on how they help and support looked after children and young people in the local area.
Check out their website here: www.beaconfostering.com
They will also be hosting two information sessions over Zoom this month, links to register for the event are below:
Friday 10th May at 10am – https://www.eventbrite.com/…/fostering-information…
Friday 24th May at 10am – https://www.eventbrite.com/…/fostering-information…
Join us on Saturday, 17th February, between 11am and 3pm, where Willy Wonka himself will be on site, handing out chocolate! We’ll also be joined by Umpa Lumpas and lots more, interacting and stopping for selfies!
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JD are currently recruiting for both Full time and Part time Sales Assistant roles. These roles will be filled by people who have a passion for fashion and can thrive in a fast pace environment. They are preferably looking for people who have a flexible working pattern, who will also pick up any extra shifts if they become available. If you would like more information or would like to send them your CV then please send these to the email provided below.
william.walsh@jdcplretail.com
Join us on Saturday, 28th October for our Spookfest event, where we will be joined by Frankenstein, voodoo dolls and zombies. Guaranteed to be spooky not scary, look our for our Halloween characters and snap a selfie!
Join us this August, where we will have workshops, a bug hotel, petting zoo and more! Check out the line up below and head down to join us every weekend in August!
5th August
Join our rangers at the Bug Hotel to Make your own pinecone bird feeder workshop, we will also have fun facts to learn and learn about our bug hotel.
5 hours drop in 11am – 4pm
13th August
Over the course of the day we will be joined by Manchester Petting Zoo! Head down to meet some wonderful animals.
11am-3pm
19th August
More fun with our park rangers Providing Woodland arts and crafts workshop. Visit our bug hotel to leave with something special to take home as well as lots of fun whilst you are with us.
5 hours drop in 11am – 4pm
26th August
Take part in our Wildlife trail and spot the animals placed around the Shopping Park! Submit your entries at our bug hotel chalet for your chance to win £150 to spend at Argos!
PAST EVENT
Join us on Monday 29th May from 11am – 3pm where we will be joined in the shopping park by everyone’s favourite bear, roaming the centre and offering out bear hugs! Be sure to snap a selfie with him if you spot him and tag us in the picture @manchesterfortshopping
