Freds

Honestly this is such a wonderful charity and see all the work they do it fills your heart. When I arrived the coffee and biscuits came out and then Caroline and Jen showed me the work and how it’s all processed . It’s a huge place. Every item of clothing is ironed and packed up like a new item with little treats . Yes I got abit teary but then you get into it. I’ve shared this post as I still have a good handful of followers and hope that if you don’t already know them then please take a minute and read their story

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Big thanks to team @autotrader for your support last week! They helped us bundle together lots of bundles and prepare bundles to go out. Loved hosting you all, look forward to seeing you all again soon #corporatesocialresponsibility #CSR #ESG #volunteeringisfun #volunteering #m41 #urmston #trafford #smallcharity #smallcharitybigdifference #smallcharitybigimpact

Had the most amazing retirement party last night with family and friends ( I’ve missed afew as they were gassing )

Big shout out to the amazing Vilma who owns Little Vees catering in Urmston ,
Said I want canapés and by god she did not disappoint 🥰

Right I’m off to do nothing 😂

They say a business is nothing without its people and boy have we been lucky over the years.

Where to start. Our very first staff grafting hard on our busy market stalls - Andy, Steph, our son Louis, daughter Adele and daughter-in-law Jenn all braved the early, cold mornings for many years all fuelled by bacon butties and Fred’s dad jokes.

Then onto the ‘shop years’, finally a fixed roof over our heads (but sadly still the same dad jokes). So many people to thank here – Elaine, Kelly, Lynn, the original crew at Room 16-30 in Urmston and Macclesfield . Next up, our Chorlton store and a huge thank you to Marielle, Kirsty, Anna, Laura, Amy, Vicki, Olivia and Anya – honestly, you couldn’t meet a nicer bunch of girls, loved by us, loved by our customers.

Back over to Fred’s on Station Road – and a big shout out to the mighty combo of Musa, Chelsea, Alex H Lorna, Zara and Abbie and Alex Barker to our present day dream duo of Holly and Liv. We were so lucky to work with you while you studied and are so proud of seeing you all follow your dreams.

Thanks for putting up with me and Fred all these years, for the millions of garments steamed, natters over brews, too many keys lost (by me) and for sticking with us through thick and thin.

We could not have done it without you.
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