
We’re spoilt for choice in Manchester when it comes to vintage and charity shops − what can we say? We’re sustainable queens! So you can understand our excitement when we heard that one of the largest charity shops in the UK, Regenerage, was coming to Greater Manchester − Bolton, to be exact − and it’s now open and thriving.
The independently-run Regenerage superstore is the newest resident at the massively-popular Middlebrook Retail Park in Bolton – which also happens to be the biggest retail park in the UK. On its opening last week, there were queues snaking around the retail park, with avid shoppers raring to bag a second hand bargain.
Regenerage Bolton – previously known as Age Concern Central Lancashire – is the first to be launched under the brand’s new name. It’s an award-winning independent charity business supporting elderly people in Lancashire to live well and age well, providing home visiting services, activity centres and dementia specialist support.
Inside the huge 10,958 sq ft store, shoppers can find everything from ladies and menswear, to homeware, furniture, and children’s clothing, plus books, DVDs and CDs, and new white goods – including washing machines and fridge freezers.
Not only that, but there’s also a specially-created bridal and occasion wear department too, decked out with fancy frocks, hats, suits, and even a rail of gorgeous wedding dresses, so you can do your big day sustainably − and cheaply, at that. Plus, many of these items are practically new, having been worn only once or a handful of times, so whether you’re shopping for weddings, proms or another occasion, you’re covered.
If all of that didn’t sound brilliant enough, you can even get your hands on designer brands like Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren, and Armani, without the hefty price tag. The designer section is full of those hidden gems you hear people talking about getting from a vintage store or charity shop, that you can just never seem to find, so keep your eyes peeled (especially on delivery days).
What’s more, you can donate unwanted clothes, homeware, books, games and more at your local store, in addition to larger pieces of good quality furniture via the free collection service.
Find the new Regenerage Bolton store at Middlebrook Retail Park, 37 The Linkway, Middlebrook, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JA.