The mayor of Great Yarmouth has reopened a popular charity shop after a major refurbishment.

Eastern Daily Press: The British Heart Foundation charity shop in Great Yarmouth has reopened after a refurbishment. Photo: Jennifer CarterThe British Heart Foundation charity shop in Great Yarmouth has reopened after a refurbishment. Photo: Jennifer Carter (Image: Archant)

Kerry Robinson-Payne cut the ribbon outside the branch of the British Heart Foundation, in North Market Road, which specialises in furniture.

The store's manager Jennifer Carter said she wanted to thank the mayor for her kind words of support.

MORE: British Heart Foundation furniture store set for three-week closureShe added: 'Our staff and volunteers worked hard to get the store ready to be re opened as quickly as possible.

Eastern Daily Press: The British Heart Foundation charity shop in Great Yarmouth has reopened after a refurbishment. Photo: Jennifer CarterThe British Heart Foundation charity shop in Great Yarmouth has reopened after a refurbishment. Photo: Jennifer Carter (Image: Archant)

'We would like to thank our customers for their continued support.

'After a very busy first opening week we would like to remind everyone that we still need your unwanted furniture and electrical items please contact us on 01493 222100 or pop in to our new store and book a collection with a member of staff and have a look at our fresh new stock.'

Founded in 1961, the charity aims to stop people dying prematurely or suffering from heart disease.