A CHARITY shop with a difference enjoyed a successful launch last week, with a TV personality on hand to help cut the ribbon on the fashionable treasure trove.

The Vintage Boutique in Marlow is Thames Hospice’s 14th store, specialising in one-of-a-kind clothes and small pieces of unique, upcycled furniture from yesteryear.

Mayor Suzanne Brown and former Generation Game host Rosemarie Ford helped get sales underway on Friday, alongside town crier Anthony Church who made sure shoppers heard the news in his own unique way.

Julie Rowley, head of retail for Thames Hospice, said: “We had a really fabulous day opening the doors to our beautiful new Vintage Boutique store.

“Thames Hospice is delighted to have opened a new store in Marlow and thrilled to be part of a community which has given us such a warm welcome.

“The comments from local shoppers have already been so complementary.”

Guests enjoyed a glass of fizz and cupcakes and had the chance to explore the racks and rails of vintage treats at the Spittal Street shop.

In just five hours, the boutique took more than £800 for the hospice charity, which cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers.

The store is open 9am-5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 11am-5pm on Sundays, and all profits go to Thames Hospice.