B&Q has announced it will open its tenth B&Q Local store on Staines high street on Friday 26 January. To celebrate, colleagues from the new store offered support to local homelessness charity Spelthorne Rentstart with a special community makeover.
The community volunteering day saw B&Q Local Staines’ team, work alongside the Rentstart team to refresh and revamp several of its communal areas including a lounge space, kitchen and garden area. The day was part of B&Q’s wider Community Days programme, where volunteers from local B&Q stores support the community by improving a local charity space and making a positive difference across the communities B&Q operates in.
Spelthorne Rentstart is a local charity established to assist single people and childless couples to access accommodation in the private rented sector and to make positive life changes from the stability of secure housing
Meena Chahal, from Spelthorne Rentstart, said: “We are really grateful for the incredible effort and generosity B&Q has shown in decorating our units. The thoughtful details and creative touches have not only enhanced the surroundings but have also uplifted the spirits of the individuals who call this place home. They have transformed our space into a warm and welcoming environment, creating an atmosphere of comfort and dignity for those experiencing homelessness.
“The smiles on the faces of our residents are a testament to the positive change they have brought into their lives. Once again, thank you B&Q for your generosity, time, and dedication to making a difference in our community.”
Store manager, Michael Novell, said: “At B&Q we are always looking for ways in which we can make a positive difference to the communities we operate in, so my colleagues and I were really proud to mark the opening of the new store by working with the Spelthorne Rentstart team to refresh some of the spaces that are vital for the people the homeless charity supports.
“We look forward to welcoming the rest of the Staines community to the new store on 26 January and helping them with all their DIY projects!”
The new B&Q Local located at 61 High Street, Staines, TW18 4QW is a new smaller format store providing customers with speed, convenience and access to B&Q’s wider offer of products and services but closer to home. Customers will also be able to access to the full range through home delivery and click and collect.
The new compact 4,000sq ft store will offer 3,500 products, available either in store for immediate pick-up or next day Click & Collect, as well as access to over 30,000 additional home improvement products for home delivery.
A number of services will also be available at the new B&Q Local Staines store, such as Valspar paint mixing, kitchen and bathroom design, Click & Collect, instore ordering, key cutting, The Rug Doctor and WEE recycling.
As part of the opening day celebrations, Staines born and bred Unit Manager, Michael Novell will be joined by Mayor Councillor Denise Saliagopoulos to officially open the store on Friday 26 January.
For more information, including inspirational ideas and practical advice on home improvement, visit DIY.com.
The new B&Q Local Staines, is located at 61 High Street, Staines, TW18 4QW
Opening times:
Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm
