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19/08/2015

Long time Ermha Op Shop customer Elizabeth rummages through the racks. 143064 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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By CASEY NEILL

NOBLE Park’s Ermha Op Shop is celebrating National Op Shop Week with a half-price sale.
Customers can follow the event slogan Op Till You Drop from 24 to 30 August.
Volunteers and carers run the shop, which opened its doors 33 years ago and gives all proceeds to Ermha.
The community mental health service provides support to individuals experiencing the effects of mental illness and disability, as well as their family members and carers.
The op shop provides material aid to clients in the form of clothing and household items.
The Ermha Op Shop is at 13 Buckley Street, Noble Park, and is open 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 12.30pm Saturdays.
Donate pre-loved clothing or goods directly to the shop or call 9546 2151 to arrange a pick-up.

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