Opshop update - december 2020
Yes - we are re-opening in january!!
Op Shop Opening date: Friday 8th January 2021
Monday 4th 09.00am – 3.00pm Cleaning and opening for donations only
Tuesday 5th 09.00am – 3.00pm Donations only
Thursday 7th 09.00am – 3.00pm Drop off and sorting
Trading:
Friday 8th 10.00am – 4.00pm
Saturday 9th 10.00am – 12.00 noon
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opshop update - july 2020
Our aim is to stop the spread of this virus which is disrupting lives all over the world. None of us wants to hand on anything which could harm another person.
Reopening is our aim once outdoor numbers of gatherings get to a reasonable level, probably over 50 or when medical advice changes in either good or worse way
??? Questions are being asked as to when we will reopen.
Things that may affect that answer could be all or some of the following or something not yet known to medical science.
1. Permanent fencing to limit activity (our current temporary fencing is doing a pretty good job). This would need to be strictly adhered to.
2. Hours of opening Changed to suit quarantining of goods.
3. No more than 6 people inside (including staff) at one time.
4. Limit deliveries so that quarantining of deliveries is possible. Large amounts of anything will be carefully scrutinised and as space is limited, we may have to refuse some deliveries until a later date. Nothing to be delivered without permission from staff.
We would no longer accept furniture of any sort. There are other ways to get rid of furniture and people need to get used to that (Buy, swap, sell and giveaway Facebook is very effective).
We will need to be very careful of how much rubbish we generate because rubbish costs have gone higher.
Our rag collection organisations are just getting back into business and may not want quite as much as we have been providing. This would have a big impact also on our rubbish costs.
Opening rules for customers
We will ask whether you are well or not. We will reserve the right to refuse entry. Hand sanitiser compulsory on entry.
Recording of names phone numbers, records kept for 28 days as in Churches, cafes etc. when they are open again.
15 minute maximum shop, out to back of queue if longer required after 15 minutes outside, no large family groups.
No change room provided. No refunds. Toilets to be locked to customers.
Checkout near front door, away from browsing customers, customer would need to pack their own goods (just like Aldi).
Masks available for staff and recommended for customers to provide their own.
Card transactions preferred, hard for 20c items though (would need to get this organised).
No food or drink to be consumed whilst inside shop.
May include no books to be sold unless we can find a way for staff to serve you. Certainly, no toys to be played with until purchased and removed from the shop.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note - Our Op Shop is CLOSED due to Public Health risk during the outbreak of COVID 19.
Please do not deliver ANYTHING at this time.
We will be back in business when it is safe for both staff and customers, please read the notice above for up to date information.
STAY WELL and WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN!!!
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Our usual opening hours are below, but as from 16th March 2020, please read the above notice about closure due to the Coronavirus.
Our Op Shop has been operating in Kilmore for nearly 30 years. Goods are sorted weekly, so come and browse.
Opening Hours
Mondays 10.00am - noon
Fridays 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturdays 10.00am - noon
Location
Corner of Church Street and Union Street, Kilmore. Driveway access from Church Street.
Donating Goods
Donated goods we require include clothing, shoes and linen in good saleable condition, as well as household items such as crockery, cutlery, glassware, ornaments, pictures, books, CD's, DVD's, games, puzzles and toys.
Furniture and other large items need to be in saleable condition and delivered onto the verandah only. If the verandah is full, please be considerate and wait to deliver another time. When delivering bags of clothes etc, we would appreciate that they be left near our front door (north side) as it is much easier for us to control theft if they are left here.
We are sorry we cannot accept certain items due to legal and safety reasons, and these include all electrical goods, mattresses, couches and lounge chairs.
Mitchell Shire Transfer Stations accept most electrical goods free of charge (includes old fridges, washing machines, televisions, computers etc). They also accept broken plastic toys and the like free of charge.