A PIONEERING shop in Petersfield town centre could become a template for a national charity to follow.

That's the verdict of staff and volunteers at the Cancer Research UK children's shop after reaching a happy milestone.

Business has been booming since Tracy Kill opened the doors of the High Street shop with a colourful fanfare six months ago.

The children's shop was one of three around the UK that was opened by Cancer Research UK last summer, almost on a trial basis.

It has almost been a case study in how future branches should be run judging by the number of senior visits and correspondence.

But its success has come at a price for Miss Kill and her merry band of volunteers, who are desperate for more hands to continue their good work.

For full story, see this week's Petersfield Herald.