THE manager of a Christian bookshop in Romsey has been named UK Bookshop Manager of the Year at a national conference. 

Angie Nelson, who runs Oasis Christian Bookshop, was awarded the honour at the recent Christian Booksellers Conference.

Angie has been the manager at the Oasis Bookshop in Church Street, Romsey since it started 39 years ago. 

She is also the national vice chair of the Christian Booksellers Group within the Booksellers Association.

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Hampshire Chronicle: Angie Neilson Angie Neilson (Image: Oasis)

She acknowledged that the award was an honour and a recognition of her contribution to the world of Christian bookselling, but emphasized the success of Oasis was due to the efforts of the whole team of staff and volunteers.

The Oasis Bookshop offers a wide range of Christian literature and Bibles supporting local churches in Romsey and throughout Hampshire.

It also promotes Fair Trade through the sale of ethical and fairly traded crafts and whole foods along with a wide range of cards.  Go to oasisromsey.co.uk for more.