The Freedom Shop has moved

… but not very far. We’re still inside Opportunities for Animals, but at the back of the shop. The new space is a bit more enclosed and feels more like a book shop. We’re still in the process of making it pretty. 


So don’t despair if you don’t see our window display, just wander to the back.

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