CHRISTCHURCH Community Partnership has taken over an empty shop in the town centre to raise funds for projects in the borough.

The Give 'n' Gain shop has opened in Wick Lane and the partnership is asking people to donate unwanted items and gifts that can be sold there.

Items could include clothing, shoes, soft furnishings, fabric, knitting wool, kitchenware, jewellery, CDs and DVDs as well as small items of furniture, books, toys and games.

Volunteers are also being sought to work in the shop, which is open from Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm.

Anyone interested should contact Julia Whelan on 01202 495017.