Topic ID 324
I am looking to invest in a local business. However, I'd like it to be a new business, rather than an existing one. Can I ask everyones opinion. What is Hertford lacking? What would you like to see? Where is there a gap in the market? Music shops? Mexican food? Coffee Shops? More hairdressers and estate agents!?! Anything goes. What do you think it needs [?]
Reply ID 2232
Two possible businesses that come to mind are a) a proper toy shop, which Hertford used to have. b) a delicatessen, the supermarkets have their own counters, but they do not really cater for the specialist trade.
Reply ID 2234
Barry, try the new deli in The Avenue, Bengeo. I think it's called "Olive's" or something similar. I dropped in last week after the Bengeo Primary firework display and was impressed (open 'til 8pm!). The obvious thing that Hertford is missing is a cinema or somewhere that shows films.
Reply ID 2238
According to my wife, what Hertford is missing is women's clothes shops. Apparently New Look is a bit pants and Monsoon is too expensive (as, I suspect, are the specialist boutiques that crop up from time to time.) She would love to be able to buy her clothes in Hertford and not have to travel to Watford/London etc. every time.
Reply ID 2256
Would 2nd that my other half wouldn't even think about going to Hertford to buy clothes for herself. Would also add a jewellery shop aimed more at the younger market i.e. belly bars etc... would do well.
Reply ID 2259
Shoe shops, that's what we need.
Reply ID 2272
A really good butcher is what I would like to see. There's a basic butcher in Bengeo but that's the only one I've found in Hertford since moving here 15 months ago. I'm talking about something like Lidgates in Holland Park. If anyone knows of a good butcher please let me know.
Reply ID 2275
We had a good butcher in the centre of Hertford about three years ago (possibly more) I think it became a boutique (Sheba). When Tesco came to Hertford about 18 years ago we all thought it would have a really detrimental effect on shopping in the town centre.... we were absolutely right. In fact, when Tesco came to town, I remember it being boycotted initially. It would be really wonderful to get all these food shops back. Although, those of you new to the area, Braughing sausages are a real local delicacy.... and if you want to buy them in the town centre, you will buy them in the fish shop (where else). You cannot buy them in the supermarkets (surprise, surprise)
Reply ID 2284
quote:There is a butcher in Fleming Crescent on Sele Farm Estate, he always seems very helpful
Originally posted by Gary If anyone knows of a good butcher please let me know.
Reply ID 2296
yes ricky at sele farm butchers is good. he has good quality meat and hes a nice guy as well. auntie olives - not very impressive imo.
Reply ID 2326
quote:He doesn't do Braughing sausages though[:(]
Originally posted by justin
yes ricky at sele farm butchers is good. he has good quality meat and hes a nice guy as well.
Reply ID 2327
quote:I agree that Hertford does need some of the bigger chains of shops - e.g. Next/River Island etc. It also needs some better parking facilites. It may be psychological but why pay £1 to park in Hertford when you can go to the Brookfield Centre and park for nothing?
Originally posted by Joby
According to my wife, what Hertford is missing is women's clothes shops. Apparently New Look is a bit pants and Monsoon is too expensive (as, I suspect, are the specialist boutiques that crop up from time to time.) She would love to be able to buy her clothes in Hertford and not have to travel to Watford/London etc. every time.
Reply ID 2332
How about an estate agent ?[:D]
Reply ID 2334
quote:whats the big deal with braughing sausages?????? i dont get it personally, ive tasted sausages 10 times better
Originally posted by jez_pquote:He doesn't do Braughing sausages though[:(]
Originally posted by justin
yes ricky at sele farm butchers is good. he has good quality meat and hes a nice guy as well.
Reply ID 2335
I think they are delicious. They are very tasty and do not have a lot of fat in them, I can really taste the difference. Before I discovered they sold them in the Fish Shop, I used to drive up to the Farm Shop on the A10 and stock a load of them for my freezer. Maybe it is psychological, it is good to eat food that is produced locally, and I do like to support local and small business, but I do enjoy a Braughing sausage with bubble and squeak.
Reply ID 2339
I've tasted some other great sausages too. 10 times better? I couldn't tell. I didn't have my sausage tasteometer with me at the time. But Wizkid is right. And isn't this the sort of thing we should be supporting. This a good product with a very strong local identity and it has been produced locally for 50 years. Try their site =====> http://www.braughingsausage.com/
Reply ID 2340
Justin.........who produces the local sausage on your breakfast menu and what is in it?
Reply ID 2341
quote:Breakfast menu[?][?][?] if you are referring to the website, dont. its out of date.
Originally posted by Ewoowar
Justin.........who produces the local sausage on your breakfast menu and what is in it?
Reply ID 2342
quote:yes, that is true, but it doesnt make them good, or does it[?]
Originally posted by Ewoowar
I've tasted some other great sausages too. 10 times better? I couldn't tell. I didn't have my sausage tasteometer with me at the time. But Wizkid is right. And isn't this the sort of thing we should be supporting. This a good product with a very strong local identity and it has been produced locally for 50 years. Try their site =====> http://www.braughingsausage.com/
Reply ID 2343
quote:
Originally posted by Dude
I am looking to invest in a local business. However, I'd like it to be a new business, rather than an existing one. Can I ask everyones opinion. What is Hertford lacking? What would you like to see? Where is there a gap in the market? Music shops? Mexican food? Coffee Shops? wine bar More hairdressers and estate agents!?! Anything goes. What do you think it needs [?]
Reply ID 2344
Their web site is up to date.
Reply ID 2345
And their sausage is good. It is a good sausage. I am a sausage man. If I am a lucky man and journey upstairs rather than down when I pass on, I believe there will be a room full of sausages waiting for me.
Reply ID 2346
Heavens, a sausage with its own website, whatever next[:0]
Reply ID 2347
Ewoowar, I really think there is no need to dwell on our own mortality when discussing sausages...... keep it light.[:)]
Reply ID 2348
Sausages is a serious subject.
Reply ID 2349
Anyone know where I can get a decent bratwurst sausage locally?
Reply ID 2350
Have you tried Waitrose?
Reply ID 2351
quote:gee whiz, all this time i thought you were a woman[:0][:0][:0] sorry
Originally posted by Ewoowar
And their sausage is good. It is a good sausage. I am a sausage man. If I am a lucky man and journey upstairs rather than down when I pass on, I believe there will be a room full of sausages waiting for me.