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Tamara Chatfield, Vinnies Ingham Retail Operations Manager with Diane Guandalini, volunteer and Shift Supervisor at the re-opening of the Ingham store. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
The doors have reopened at Vinnies Ingham, with the community welcoming back the much-loved op shop after its recent refurbishment.
Retail Operations Manager Tamara Chatfield said the reopening was an exciting moment for both the community and volunteers.
“It feels amazing. The community really needed it, and the volunteers really wanted to get back to work,” Tamara said.
The store’s new layout has been several weeks in the making, with volunteers and staff working behind the scenes to prepare the space.
“Four weeks we’ve been here preparing now, so four weeks to get it up ready to go, and it looks amazing,” Tamara said.
The refreshed store features a more organised layout, making it easier for customers to browse and find what they need.
“Everything is in its place, and it’s labelled.” Tamara said.
Volunteer and shift supervisor Diane Guandalini said more stock and sections would continue to become available as the store settles back in.
“We have got more range to come through. It’s early days yet,” Diane said.
The store is now accepting donations from the community.
“Bring them in, we’ve opened the floodgates,” Tamara said.
The reopening has been warmly welcomed by locals, with the refurbished Vinnies once again becoming a popular stop for shoppers and bargain hunters.
The return of Vinnies comes as Ingham residents continue to embrace the return of local op shop options, with anticipation also building for the upcoming opening of a Salvation Army (“Salvos”) store on the main street.
The refurbishment follows repairs after the February 2025 weather event, with the community pleased to see the store doors open once again.
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