Owner of closed chip shop donates last earnings to hospital

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Dennis Jackson hung up his apron after 62 years of running the chip shop, partly due to rising costs

On its last day, Jackson's Chippie made more than £2,300, which has been gifted to Ilkeston Community HospitalA chip shop owner who recently retired after 62 years has donated his last day's takings to a hospital.on 8 April having run Jackson's Chippie in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, since 1961.The shop collected more than £2,300 on its last day, which has now been gifted to Ilkeston Community Hospital.

Mr Jackson said he wanted to donate his last day's takings as a way of thanking the local community for its support over the years.Mr Jackson said he hoped to do more charity fundraising in the future.

 

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