The annual Shanklin Rotary Club Sale has begun!
Eager bargain hunters formed an orderly queue outside Winchester House on Sandown Road, Shanklin, this morning (Tuesday).
Bursting the brim
This year, Islanders have been even more generous than ever with their donations, and the Sale has extended to a second room, as well as having the outdoor marquee for large furniture items.
Running for two weeks, with doors opening at 10am, the Sale continues until 4pm each day between Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th January and then again at the same times from Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th January 2025.
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What to expect
The rooms are packed to the gunnels with all manner of items, from clothing, furniture, toys, books, pictures, tools, electrical goods, bric-a-brac, linen, CDs, as well as gardening and sports equipment.
To help combat the winter weather, there are blankets and warm coats, and even electric blankets at rock bottom prices.
The sale is a great opportunity for residents to discover quality second-hand goods, while supporting vital community initiatives.
Expanding efforts
More than 50 volunteers joined forces with the Rotary Club to collect, organise and sell at the event.
This major recycling effort not only supports local charities and organisations, but also contributes to overseas emergency aid and reduces landfill waste.
Dunford: Thank you, thank you, thank you
The Sale was opened by Town Mayor Sara Sheath (also new President of Shanklin Rotary Club), Anne Springman (former High Sheriff and owner of Shanklin Chine) and Debbie Dunford (District Governor, 2024-2025 Rotary Wessex). Sara thanked the volunteers for their time and contribution to this annual event.
Debbie said,
“I just wanted to thank you for all of the help that you have given for this amazing event. It’s a win-win where people are not throwing things away, they are donating them, the volunteers are coming together to get them sold and the money that is raised goes back into the community.
“So win-win-win, but also getting everyone in the community together to do all this work is fantastic, so thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Springman: One of its key aims is supporting local people in need
Anne Springman added,
“I feel very honoured to be asked once again to open the Annual Rotary Sale in the club’s 97th year. Last year made £25,000. Shanklin Rotary Club was formed in 1927 and now emcompasses seven Island Rotary Clubs.
“One of its key aims is supporting local people in need and we must also wish the best of luck to your new President, Sara Sheath.
“Without more ado, I am very happy to declare the Shanklin Rotary Sale open for business.”
Supporting the community
Any unsold items will be redistributed to other Isle of Wight charitable outlets or sold to companies that provide goods to those in need.
By working within and for the local community, the Rotary Club ensures that every donation makes a difference.
Don’t miss out
There are always a great number of bargains to be had at the Annual Rotary Sale, so make sure you don’t miss out.
Last year the sale raised a whopping £25,000 for local causes.
