On Wednesday 24th July Wilma Aitkinhead retired,after twenty one years’ service as Shop Manager in our Charity Shop in Torrevieja much to the regret of Age Concern, her fabulous team of volunteers and all international customers that frequented the shop. Her volunteer team treated her to a fabulous night out at the Masa hotel and Age Concern spoilt her with an afternoon tea party at the Day Centre in La Siesta amongst many past and present volunteers. President, Maureen Payne, gave a heart warming speech and presented her with a basket of flowers and a travel voucher for 250 euros.  Wilma responded with grateful thanks to Age Concern for all the support given over so many years and vowed not to lose touch. 

After a cava toast, Wilma handed over the keys to her successor, Susan Self, and wished her much success, pleasure and fun being, not only a valued volunteer, but as the new shop manager.  Susan, said how being a volunteer for such a respected charity was an important opportunity for her and looked forward working with the existing volunteers and is looking forward to adding to that team in the very near future.