People queue to donate to Oxfam collection

NEW clothing and Christmas presents are among the thousands of items on sale at Oxfam stores nationwide in the quest to raise funds for relief in southeast Asia.

Along with €300,000 in cash donated at Oxfam shops north and south of the border, people have been queuing to hand over items of value for sale in the shops.

Oxfam Ireland retail manager Trevor Anderson said: “It would be much too expensive for us to send clothing and blankets, but we are most grateful for these donations (for sale).”