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13/02/2023

Please read our statement from Sharon and Ben regarding Vintage Viola

13/02/2023

After seven years of creating alternate futures in River’s name and paying tribute to all of the Viola Beach men - River Reeves, Kris Leonard, Tomas Lowe, Jack Dakin, and their manager Craig Tarry - we have decided to draw the River Reeves Foundation to a timely close.

We have achieved so much in such a short space of time including;

* Delivering RivFest ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19 and ’21
* Awarding over £70k in bursaries to local talented creatives
* Creation and expansion of our shop Vintage Viola into a 10,000 sq/ft community hub in the heart of the town
* Warrington Schools Arts’ Festival during COVID which showcased the town’s artistic talent during a difficult time for all of us
* Riv’s Runners fundraising events
* Riv's Riders - two epic challenges including a Penzance to Warrington cycle raising over £15,000 in 2016
* Our Rainbow Ball events
* Prominence - providing prom dresses and suits to young people who may struggle to meet the costs of attending their school prom
* RRF supporting RNCM’s Young Artists with 50 young people currently enrolled on the programme
* Supporting TAGS - Warrington’s LGBTQ+ youth group

Vintage Viola has grown beyond belief and will continue as a legacy project for the boys - please watch this space for news on this. Unfortunately, RivFest Weekender will no longer be taking place, and more information will be published on officialrivfest.com and the RivFest social media in due course.

Thank you everyone from Warrington and beyond that has helped us pay such fitting tributes to those beautiful young men we lost some 7 years ago today.

Peace and love to you all,
Sharon & Ben
💙💛💜❤️💚

05/02/2023

With the upcoming seventh anniversary of River, his bandmates and their manager Craig's passing, Vintage Viola will be closed from Monday 6th Feb until further notice, so that the family can pay their respects together. Please stay tuned for future updates.

Thankyou for your continued support x

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31/01/2023

Our curiosity cabinet is coming along nicely in the shop- already garnering lots of interest 🥰 Come in and see us today and take a look for yourself at our weird whimsies in the glass cabinet. Coffee, cake, chat on offer too Brewed Boy Coffee Co & Vegan Bakes

28/01/2023

Hello lovely Vintage shoppers - we have a RAFFLE going on in the shop right now where you are in with the chance of winning some fabulous prizes.
It’s nearly 7 years since we lost the boys of Viola Beach and their manager Craig Tarry. There are ONLY 100 tickets so get in quick as they are going fast! Tickets available at the counter and even they are funky!
futures # charity

25/01/2023

Come on inside with us at Vintage Viola! ❤️🌈If you haven’t been in yet this is the fabulous interior of Vintage Viola that awaits you! Stacked full of groovy and quirky items, cool clothes and original gifts. Why not pop in and see us next time you are in town? Browse the rails, get a drink and relax whilst you shop- it’s an experience ❤️🌈🌈🌈 -experience

22/01/2023

Our River Reads library corner is looking very inviting on this Sunday afternoon, perfect spot for a rest after shopping in our store - lots of great books, a poem of the week, dvds and cds and toys for the little ones. Grab a coffee from Brewed Boy Coffee Co & Vegan Bakes after your shop and take a pew. .