A school uniform shop will be opening temporarily in Stockport's Merseyway centre this summer.

It'll be open from Saturday 9 August until Friday 15 August in Merseyway's Pop-Up shop, offering all items for just 50p a piece.

The aim is to make it as easy and cheap as possible for families to "kit out their children ahead of the new school year without breaking the bank".

On offer will be uniforms from Stockport-based schools, as well as a few others from further afield.

The stock comes mostly from donations - and on that score, Merseyway is encouraging families to donate any unwanted uniforms in good condition so they can be resold.

Merseyway's Pop Up Uniform Shop as seen in 2024 - note that the 2025 opening date is Saturday 9 August! (Image - Nub News)

From Monday 21 July until Monday 4th August, a donation bin will be available outside Specsavers in the undercover mall, where clean and gently-used uniforms can be dropped off.

Acceptable items include shirts, polo shirts, trousers, skirts, dresses, pinafores, jumpers, cardigans, blazers, PE kits, shoes and school bags.

Best of all, the proceeds raised from sales will go towards two local charities; Chelwood Foodbank Plus, and arts organisation Stockport ARC Centre.  

Victoria Nichol, Centre Manager at Merseyway, described it as "a simple way for the community to come together and make a difference".

She added: "Whether that's by donating items they no longer need, picking up affordable school essentials, or helping to reduce clothing waste in Stockport." 

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