Westbury Central shutting up shop
Westbury Central takes part in its last mini-market day at Westbury Hardware, Home & Co. in November. Photo supplied.
Successfully Launched in July 2020, Village Central Westbury is closing down on 10 December.
A fashion reseller established by Westbury Health to raise funds for the benefit of the community, Village Central aimed to provide good quality second hand and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories at affordable prices.
Starting on William Street, the shop then settled into the rambling premises of Westbury Hardware, Home & Co. on the Meander Valley Road, another reason to call into the thriving cooperative of mixed businesses and a popular café.
Run by a team of dedicated volunteers, all proceeds were channelled into community initiatives in Westbury, but sourcing quality stock was becoming more difficult and volunteer staff were harder to find.
The closure may not necessarily be permanent. Treasurer of Westbury Health, Dinah Fitzgerald has floated the possibility of re-opening the shop sometime in the future.
Any remaining stock will be donated to Longford Rotary’s opportunity shop and thence to any other organisations who may have need of it, a preferable option than going to landfill.
Village Central has helped Westbury Health raise in excess of $25,000, all of which has been, or will be, used for worthwhile projects in the community.
Past recipients of donations include Free2BGirls, Westbury Primary School, Westbury Scouts, Westbury Community Centre and the newly formed Westbury Men’s Shed.
