A high street charity shop is set to close for a fortnight.

Customers are being urged to be patient ahead of the temporary closure of the Evesham Oxfam branch.

It comes as staff get ready to take a well-earned break, with no cover available for the time being.

"This is a real shame but due to no available shop cover for this period our doors will have to close so that the manager can take their much-needed holiday,” said Lindsey Lavender, shop manager.

“Thank you for your understanding and apologies again for any inconvenience caused.”

Oxfam Evesham will be back open as usual from Monday, February 27.

The closure will also affect anyone shopping online, as well as any shop donations and deliveries.

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The branch reopened last summer following a major refurbishment as it transformed into a specialist book and music store.

Speaking shortly after the reopening, Mrs Lavender said: “People still love to buy physical books and records to read and listen to and everyone seems so supportive and welcoming of the changes.

“Any caution I might have had has been blown out the window with the massive and positive response received this week. Long may it continue.”