Hospice Isle of Man is encouraging shoppers to be ' eco-friendly' when buying Christmas presents.
Retail Manager, Alison Lester, is urging people to think before they spend.
The charity is hoping to end the misconception that charity shops are full of unwanted and unloved items.
A spokesman is reminding people that when you buy from them, "you get something unique".
Alison added that the money they raise stays on the Island.
Azul's the squawk of the town!
A missing parrot has been returned to its owner after his adventures around Onchan!
Former TT merchandise firm applies to be dissolved
A former TT merchandise company has applied to be dissolved.
Police hunt Andreas toilet vandals
Police are investigating after a vandalism attack in the north of the Island.
57 empty council homes in the capital
Douglas Council says it has 57 empty rental properties - but more than half need work.
Keys to hear questions over housing bill
Why has a bill on housing been removed from the legislative programme?
MHK wants info about delayed ferry sailing
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse will ask about a delayed ferry in the House of Keys today.
Fairy school now open!
A school for the little people is now open in Ramsey.
Keys to hear about urban 20mph limits
The House of Keys sits later, with 20mph limits, self-driving cars and immigration routes on the agenda.
