Village shop that relocated to nearby town receives MP's approval

Ben Goldsborough, MP for South Norfolk, visited Vickie's Parkinson's Charity Shop after it relocated from Chedgrave to Loddon. The shop has raised £224,000 for Parkinson's research and aims to reach £250,000.

Ben Goldsborough, the MP for South Norfolk, visited Vickie's Parkinson's Charity Shop in Loddon after the shop was forced to relocate from nearby Chedgrave. The shop was set up by Vickie Cunnane in May 2017 to raise money for Parkinson's UK. Manager Jenny Bemment spoke with the MP about how the store has progressed. Volunteers and regular customers helped the shop move to new premises in Loddon Business Park. Key details: - Ben Goldsborough, MP for South Norfolk, visited the shop in Loddon. - The shop was launched by Vickie Cunnane in May 2017 to raise funds for Parkinson's UK. - The Chedgrave location closed when the landlord required the property to be vacated. - The shop relocated to Loddon Business Park with help from volunteers and customers. - The charity has raised £224,000 so far and has a first target of £250,000. Summary: The MP's visit highlights ongoing local support for the charity and recognises the volunteers and customers who helped with the move. The store continues its fundraising work, with £224,000 raised to date and a next target of £250,000.