THE PAUL SARTORI FOUNDATION officially opened their new Home Furnishings store in Milford Haven on Monday (Jan 25).
The new shop is hoped to raise significant funds for the Foundation, and has already made £3,000 in its first three weeks, selling a huge range of goods.
Giving a helping hand to the shops is well-known local author and historian, Jeff Dunn, whose book, Tony and the Dream Searcher raised over £1,700 for the Foundation.
The book, which was set in the 1950s, tells the tale of a child at Christmas time, which is based on true events, and sold over 300 copies at Milford News in Charles Street, Milford Haven.
Jeff told the Herald: “I’m chuffed to bits! We handed over a cheque for £1,730 and I’m absolutely over the moon.
“The cost of the printing was covered by Jimmy and Elaine Yeomans of Manderwood Timber Engineering Ltd, and therefore all the proceeds went toward the Paul Sartori Foundation.”
The shop has a tidy format, and sells items such as home furniture, prams, childrens’ toys, kitchen sets and clothes.
Before the opening ceremony, the Town Cryer grabbed everyone’s attention and gathered everybody. Alec Don, CEO of the Milford Haven Port Authority said: “It’s great to welcome the Paul Sartori Foundation to Milford Haven.
“The company was founded in 1983, and now has a number of shops dotted around Pembrokeshire, and offers 17,500 hours of care per year, which is a phenomenal achievement.
“I know the value of the Foundation, as this past week my wife’s father died. He was cared for at home by the Paul Sartori Foundation, and their worth of work is beyond compare.
“I’m so grateful to see them here in Milford haven, and I hope the shop is a success for the Foundation, and for the people of Milford Haven.”
Before the cutting of the ribbon commenced, Mayor of Milford Haven, Cllr Stephen Joseph said: “It’s bittersweet to be encouraging charity shops into a town, but in this day and age we have no alternative.”
The attendees of the event were asked to go outside for the cutting of the ribbon, which was snipped by Mr Alec Don, whilst the Town Cryer rang his bell.
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