THE NEW branch of Wilko at Cortonwood opened this week.
The home and garden store was officially declared open at 9am on September 6 by retail director Anthony Houghton, branch manager Rose Lowery Mcleen and a representative from charity Refuge.
As part of the launch, there were £20 gift cards for the first 100 shoppers and free cupcakes for customers.
Then on Saturday September 9, there will be stilt walkers handing out bags for life and a kids' craft station with the chance to win a £20 gift card.
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