News Archive for September 2008
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Credit Crunch? What Credit Crunch?
Posted on 5th September 2008
Watford Mencap is offering canny Watford shoppers new ways to beat the credit crunch. Managers Sonia Glover and Jean Darke have selected stylish clothes and interesting gifts to show off the bargains hiding in Watford Mencap’s shops.
Volunteer Jo Andrews modelled a smart jacket for £5 and a handbag for £1.50; her daughter Lucia found a top for 80p, and a 20p Jacqueline Wilson book to keep summer boredom at bay. Watford shop manager Sonia Glover found another £5 jacket, a dress for £3.50 and a beautiful doll for £3; Bushey shop manager Jean Darke sported a sharp trouser suit priced at £6.50 and a handbag and scarf ensemble for £2.
Watford Mencap’s shops can be found at 250 St Albans Road, North Watford (jcn Balmoral Road) and at 36 High Street, Bushey Village (opposite the pond).