SCREWFIX has opened a new store on the Woolmer Trading Estate in Bordon.

The store opened on Thursday, December 1, and over the subsequent weekend hundreds of customers arrived, eager to get a bargain.

And, with the company’s presence in the town, charities and community groups are invited to apply for funding from the firm’s charitable arm, the Screwfix Foundation (information leaflets are at the store or at www.screwfixfoundation.

com).

Bordon store manager Andy Davison said: “We chose to open a new store in Bordon because it’s a growing town with a great trade presence.

“Many of our customers already shopped with us at our Farnham and Guildford stores and are delighted to see us here, as they no longer have to travel so far.

“Our celebration period - from December 1-4 - attracted hundreds of customers and we are looking forward to welcoming many more local people over the coming months.

“We have received fantastic support from the local community, who have all shown a keen interest in the store. It has been extremely exciting that we have already attracted repeat business and we are all enjoying getting to know new customers.”

Screwfix becomes involved with local charities through the Screwfix Foundation, which supports charities and community projects with donations for schemes involving fixing, repairing or maintaining buildings. Screwfix staff get directly involved in helping such projects.