45 YEARS OF FASHIONABLE SERVICE
P at Duncan and Margaret Chittleborough are AnglicareSA’s longest serving volunteers, with a combined total of 90 years of service. Pat (93) and Margaret (87) were strangers when they first met back in 1971 after commencing work at Cathedral Fashions, AnglicareSA’s Op Shop in North Adelaide. Since that time however they have become firm friends and are still working in the store together on Fridays. “We have met thousands of people in the shop,” Margaret said. “We’ve watched families expand, met the babies and watched them grow over our many years here. “One lady brought her children and then her grandchildren into the store during our time working here.”
“Our regular customers say they feel welcome and safe when they visit Cathedral Fashions.” Pat considers the store staff and volunteers to be part of her family. She said she has helped to relocate the store three times over the years and noted that there is always plenty to do. “My favourite part is the laughs we enjoy together,” Pat said. “I have a routine and look forward to coming into work every Friday.” “I never had any kids – Anglicare is my family.” Pat and Margaret agree that the friendships made and relationships built over the years have been the best part of volunteering at Cathedral Fashions. AnglicareSA thanks Pat and Margaret and all of its volunteers for their vital contribution.
The Supporter Spring 2016 — page 9
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