SHOPPERS are turning away from Bradshawgate for other parts of Bolton town centre. And the result for the Oxfam shop, there for the past 15 years, is closure.
As town centre manager Maria Appleton explains, Bradshawgate has changed into an area of nightlife, banks and estate agents. Such is the nature of town centres; development diverts the shopping population.
What is sad is that Oxfam do not plan to relocate their town centre shop. As well as a mecca for bargain-hunters, it has always been well-supported by local people who care about Oxfam's work. We shall miss it.
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