Old Marton butchers now new op shop

Theresa Southee (left), Arnika Dormer, Lana Anderson, Eve Douglas in their new op shop.

They've finally opened and they're very proud.

After three months five Marton mums up to their elbows in disinfectant and rubber gloves wielding mops and buckets have cracked it.

All about you, Marton's new op shop has opened three years after former owner Laurie Hunt retired.

The group of women had decided it was the ideal space for their plan to create a soothing, community meeting space.

"For people to be able to come in and have a chat, a coffee, some quiet time, whatever they want to do," they said.

"We know there are some lonely older people, mentally challenged people, youth who are at a loose end."

"We're here to talk with them and hope we can all have a good laugh."

The women were staggered when local businessman Vijay Kumar said they could have the old shop rent-free for a year.

"We were so thrilled ... some of us cried, we were so happy," she said.