THERE’S RARELY A DULL MOMENT in the world of Christian retailing and August is off to a good start already with celebrations in Chorley, a sponsored cycle ride from Doncaster to France, flowers in Shrewsbury and boosted sales in Staines. When I first started compiling these notes it was all good news, but sadly one … Continue reading
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LONDON CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Moseling of St Pauls Bookshops, whose appointment to the role of Publishing Director for St Pauls Publishing for the UK and Ireland was officially announced in a press release issued today. Stephen retains his position as Operations Co-ordinator but will no longer be working on a day-to-day basis in the London shop, … Continue reading
The Light Shines on in Shrewsbury: Illuminate Christian Bookshop now under new ownership
Twitter update, 7th Aug 2010: Illuminate Trust Appeal Total £50.165. Praise the God of break through!! Please consider getting involved with mission on the high street. ON MONDAY Phil Whittall, one time editor of Christian Marketplace (and who, as it happens, recruited yours truly as CM’s Web Reviews columnist, a role that has now come … Continue reading
Bishop of Shrewsbury Joins Call to Save Illuminate Christian Bookshop
The Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Revd Mark Rylands, has added his voice to those calling for people to support Illuminate, the town’s Christian bookstore and café which — as reported last weekend — faces threat of closure if insufficient funds can be raised. Addressing shoppers at an all-day ‘meet & greet’, the Bishop said: … Continue reading
Illuminate, Shrewsbury: Non-Profit Shareholders Needed
Illuminate Christian Bookshop and Upper Room Café is appealing for non-profit shareholders to invest in the shop to help keep the light shining in Shrewsbury — and if insufficient funds are forthcoming the shop is expected to close down within a matter of weeks. In a letter issued to members of the Friends of Illuminate facebook … Continue reading
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