Clothing Bank: Farplace Animal Rescue

Clothing bank outside Westway Vets, West Road

Yes please

Clean, paired shoes; Accessories; Belts; Bric-a-brac; Handbags; Curtains; Towels; Toys; Bedding; Reusable clothes

No thank you

Soiled or wet rags; Single shoes; Carpets/rugs; Pillows; Duvets; Books; Rubbish; Glass; Metal; Paper

Farplace Animal Rescue

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