A charity shop is re-opening after being closed for refurbishment.
The RSPCA North West Essex branch, in New Street, Braintree, closed three weeks ago.
Most of the planned improvements to the storage and sorting facilities at the rear of the shop have been completed, but there are still some minor additional works to be done.
However, the shop will start trading again from Monday while these minor works continue at the back of the shop.
A spokesman for the shop said: "We are very grateful to our regular customers for their patience and look forward to welcoming them back next week."
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