More on the closure of one of the two Age UK shops in Ormskirk: in a statement to QLocal, Steve Wooldridge, Head of its Retail Operations, said: “It is with regret that I can confirm that the Age UK Ormskirk shop on Moor Street will be closing in December.

"The exact date has not yet been confirmed for closure, but it is expected to take place before Christmas.

“As a matter of due diligence we review each of our shops every 12 months to see how they are performing.

"Sadly, it is no longer viable for the Ormskirk Moor Street shop to continue trading.

“Notice has been served on the building’s lease and all staff and volunteers have been informed.

"We greatly value our staff and volunteers and would like to thank everyone who has worked at the Moor Street shop, as well as the local community, for their help supporting the shop and in turn supporting older people by generating much needed funds.

“Age UK continues to run a shop on Burscough Street in Ormskirk town centre, where people can continue to support the Charity by donating and buying quality clothes, accessories, books, DVDs and much more.

"People looking for information and advice, as well as general support, can call our free national helpline on 0800 169 6565 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk to find their nearest Age UK.”