Vinnies Airlie Beach has re-opened and is boasting it’s upgraded and beautifully renovated shopfront.
Having been closed to the public for over six weeks, after having a flooding event earlier this year which fast tracked the much needed renovations, the Vinnies shopfront underwent extensive renovations and upgrades, with fantastic new paint, displays, wall art, and cash register area.
The official re-opening saw all hands-on deck, with two volunteers each manning the four tills, volunteers greeting and handing out baskets at the door, others restocking shelves and racks with more clothing and household goods, and volunteers preparing the free sausage sizzle in the carpark.
Still with the bargain pricing, Vinnies Airlie Beach has distinct areas for men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, extensive home goods, including Manchester, home décor and furnishings, and a wide range of books, movies, and board games.
During the length of the renovation, Vinnies had relocated to a small shopfront in the Whitsunday Shopping Centre, with only a small selection of clothing and home goods, leaving the community excited for the re-opening.
It is clear that the community missed this gem of a charity shop, with visitors being steady throughout its first week back to regular operation.
With many volunteers on the floor and behind the tills, the reception of the grand re-opening of Vinnies Airlie Beach was well received
A free sausage sizzle welcomed patrons to the re-opening celebrations. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge