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To add to the list there is Ortons Hi-Fi centre in Old Cross closed; but I see that there is an offer on Loulebelle.
Do not forget that Colin Sykes retires at the end of May. He has been trading in town for over thirty years. I don't think anyone is taking over the business as at current time and I believe the property has been sold. The landlord apparently owns Holland & Barrett next door as well and it is not beyond the realms of possibility that they could sell that piece of land to Diageo who could incorporate that into Wrenbridge's regeneration plans. But that is just the ravings of a very cynical man.
Never fear though there are plenty of restaurateurs and beauty therapists waiting in the wings to occupy these shops.
Statistics:Posted by SloopJohnB — Mon 02 Mar, 2015 10:52 am
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Pura Vida (relocation to non retail premises)
Michael's Jewellery Repairs (retirement I believe)
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We have started using the framers in Ware. They are good, but it was a lot more convenient to just walk round the corner. 
You can also take your pictures to Clock Cards in the centre of town (next to Langley's Taste) to get them framed. The framing is actually done by Landseer in Ware, but it does mean you can still walk round the corner. Statistics:Posted by mdja — Thu 29 May, 2014 6:36 pm
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We were told they were moving, but not where! Seems like a missed opportunity to me...
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A framers is exactly the type of business that needs a high street presence. You need to take your artwork in, look at all the different framing options and know you have left your art in good hands. This is not an internet type business.
I was referring specifically to a High Street presence. Non-retail premises outside the town centre would be less expensive whilst still giving the customer a face-to-face service.Statistics:Posted by Steve — Thu 03 Apr, 2014 8:39 pm
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The framers didn't fail they had an offer on the building .....................hopefully they will remain in business in some way I have always had excellent service there!
Plus it's not the kind of business that needs a High Street presence (and the accompanying expence)Statistics:Posted by Steve — Thu 03 Apr, 2014 5:15 pm
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I wonder if there should be a sliding scale of rent/rate for say the first 5 years to entice people into the high street. Maybe minimal rate/rent for years 1 & 2 then a small increase for year 3, moving up in years 4 & 5.
Doing something like that (not entirely sure its possible) would hopefully allow more businesses to start and maybe make a go of it.
Statistics:Posted by bubbaoshea — Thu 03 Apr, 2014 4:09 pm
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