25 | June | 2012 | Via Wings Projects

A song to listen to while you read this blog and look at our photos.

It has only been a few days since opening but we have been overwhelmed by the love and encouragement of everyone who has come to Hope & Soul so far. Thank you so much for your support – we hope to continue seeing you at this fantastic community venture that is for everyone.

For those of you who haven’t managed to come to Hope & Soul yet and might still not know exactly what it is, we can now give you the full details.

Hope & Soul is a community venture, second-hand store with key pieces of barely worn, stylish clothing, vintage jewellery, as well as some locally made necklaces, along with some upcycled furniture and fittings. Upstairs is a coffee bar called the Olive Branch and a soft play area known as Carol’s Corner, both dedicated to two special and sorely missed ladies – we hope they look down in favour on what we have done in their honour, God rest their souls.

The Olive Branch serves top-notch cappuccinos, lattes and espressos (or tea if you prefer), which you can enjoy with a homemade scone or cupcake. Hope & Soul and the Olive Branch is that it is staffed entirely by volunteers. All profits are ploughed back into the mother charity, Via Wings, to continue our work of showing God’s love in a caring, practical and non-judgmental way.

Here are a few photos (finally in colour) from our first day of business.