
Dougie Mac - Alsager, Cheshire East, UK
N 53° 05.777 W 002° 18.194
30U E 546655 N 5883208
The Dougie Mac is a Douglas Macmillan Hospice Charity Shop located on Lawton Road in Alsager.
Waymark Code: WM17F89
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/11/2023
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This Dougie Mac Charity Shop is located on Lawton Road in Alsager town centre.
"Douglas Macmillan Hospice are a local charity and the only adult hospice within North Staffordshire caring for local people with life limiting illnesses. Douglas Macmillan Hospice offers specialised care for patients over the age of 16 who are facing from a life-limiting illness when a cure is no longer possible.
Their social work team are part of a wider team that give practical and emotional support to patients, their families, carers and friends.
The Douglas Macmillan Hospice was established in 1973 as a 28-bed care facility for people facing incurable cancer, serving primarily the North Staffordshire area.
On 14th February 2013 the Hospice celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The first Dougie Mac Shop was opened in December 1994. It was run completely by volunteers and looked very different to the image they have established today.
There are now 20 Dougie Mac shops spread across North Staffordshire, including specialised shops such as Home 2 Home, Wedding Dreams, Mini Mac and a huge Warehouse based in Burslem.
This is one of a few recently opened shops which offers a variety of items for tots to teens.
Money raised in their shops makes a significant contribution every year to their funding. Items accepted at this shop include; accessories, prams, nursery furniture, clothing, books and toys."
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Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 9am – 4pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed
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