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On 30th June 2004,  published its Annual Report. The Report showed that once again had increased the volume of furniture collected and delivered. The service that is provided to the community saves Council Tax payers a significant amount of money. The savings relate to both waste costs as well as supporting the less fortunate in the community. This is at a fraction of the outlay that would be incurred if the charity did not exist.
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On 7th June 2004, BBC Hereford and Worcester presenter Mike George officially opened the shop at its Blackminster warehouse. The shop offers a wide range of household furniture and other interesting items for sale to the public. Already the shop has proved popular and has had many shoppers through its door. An area of the warehouse has also been set aside to operate a wood recycling centre. Builders, businesses and members of the public are invited to donate surplus wood from their projects to the charity. A variety of soft and hard woods as well as sheet materials are available for purchase.
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continues to grow. At the end of 2003, its workload had increased substantially both in terms of collection of furniture and distribution to those in need. To accomodate this development it has been necessary to move to a new location which is a warehouse of more than 8000 square feet at Blackminster.
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In June 2003, launched a brand new webpage (www.roundaboutevesham.org.uk) and email address (roundabout.evesham@virgin.net). In the next few months the Roundabout site will be rewritten and expanded to include more pictures and new ideas such as an online donation of furniture service.
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In May 2003, bought a new van to assist in deliveries and collections. was able to buy the van after receiving a number of donations from various organisations.
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In March 2002, was featured in the Wychavon Magazine published by Wychavon District Council.
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At the end of 2001, conducted a written survey amongst its referral agents and agencies to establish satisfaction or otherwise, with the service it provides.
Out of 89 questionnaires sent out, 43 were returned and all of them made very positive comments about . A small number raised queries which have already been dealt with or will be taken into consideration in the future.
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On Friday October 19th 2001, was featured in the Redditch Standard.
A Furniture recycling charity operating in Redditch has reported a healthy demand for its services during its first few months in the town.
Roundabout, based in Evesham, collects unwanted furniture and household items donated by residents and passes them on to needy individuals and families in the town.
Referrals are made by community organisations including CABs, health centres, housing associations and YMCAs.
"Before this year, the closest we usually got to Redditch was Inkberrow, but we're now getting quite a few people supplying and requesting items in the town," said delighted Roundabout manager, Bob Pooler.
Redditch was opened up to the group after the demise of the Bromsgrove-based Attics project, which provided a similar service until it withdrew late last year.
The organisation pulled out after it was found to be operating against the rules for registered charities, and it ceased operations completely in March.
"I'm extremely pleased with the way our service has developed," Mr Pooler added.
"The Roundabout name is becoming well-known in the area and offers an alternative method of disposal for good quality furniture and electrical items."
During the course of the year, the group collected and distributed items worth over £102,000 and moved to larger premises to cope with demand.
For more information about volunteering, or to make donations the number to call is 01386 833030.
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On Thursday October 18th 2001, was featured in the Evesham Journal.
An Evesham furniture and white goods recycling charity says it has collected and redistributed items which would cost more than £100,000 to replace if they were bought from high street stores. Roundabout, which is based at Wickhamford and collects household goods to pass on to needy families and individuals, announced in its annual report for the year ending in March that the items it recycled had a retail replacement value of over £102,000.
Manager, Bob Pooler, said: "I am extremely pleased with the way that our service has developed. "The Roundabout name is becoming well known in the area we serve and offers an alternative method of disposal for good quality household furniture and electrical items."
During the year coverd by the report, Roundabout moved into its current premises, which more than doubled its warehouse space.
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On Friday July 13th 2001, Bob Pooler, manager of the charity , was featured in the Evesham Admag as part of their "Head to Head" column.
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On Wednesday 28th March 2001, was visited by reporters from the Evesham Admag as part of their "The admag drops in on" column.
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Local MP Mr Peter Luff visited the Warehouse on Friday 23rd March 2001. He was given a tour of the building and the workshops and he made some constructive suggestions to enable to overcome some long term problems.
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