Topic ID 6560
Juat seen a pop up shop on Railway St, selling vintage furniture, clothes and coffee. Seems a bit random, but then pop up shops always are. Nice to see this over an empty shop though.
Reply ID 87830
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Reply ID 87850
looks quite pernenant for a pop-up shop. I thought they were normally there for a week or so then left?
Reply ID 87854
quote:It could be a canny marketing ploy to imply a limited opportunity to visit. Rather like the never ending closing down sale at Loftcat etc. On twitter and Facebook too. https://twitter.com/#!/DogandWhistle
Originally posted by thefair1973
looks quite pernenant for a pop-up shop. I thought they were normally there for a week or so then left?
Reply ID 87856
quote:... which ended when the shop closed [:D]
Originally posted by Enoughofthat
Rather like the never ending closing down sale at Loftcat etc.
Reply ID 87858
There is/was a bacon slicer in the window, I knew there was something missing from my life.
Reply ID 87862
..............and l really must make room for an old school locker!!
Reply ID 87866
quote:£350 for a polished 1970's old print company locker!! Sheesh... more money than sense if you buy one of those!
Originally posted by Sudi
..............and l really must make room for an old school locker!!
Reply ID 87868
quote:There was a bacon slicer in the market by the fountain a few months back too. I think he was Spanish.
Originally posted by Billywindsock
There is/was a bacon slicer in the window, I knew there was something missing from my life.
Reply ID 87874
quote:Indeed, I heard that he'd been distracted, turned around, and got a little behind with his orders...
Originally posted by Ewoowarquote:There was a bacon slicer in the market by the fountain a few months back too. I think he was Spanish.
Originally posted by Billywindsock
There is/was a bacon slicer in the window, I knew there was something missing from my life.
Reply ID 90324
Following a four day refurb the Dog & Whistle has re-opened as a "Vintage Tea & Coffee House". Most of the vintage stock has gone with the exception of the furniture, which provides the "theme". It's re-assuring to see that it's not just the big coffee chains that open first and apply for Change of Use later. [;)]
Reply ID 90325
Did you go inside the shop Steve? I understand they've expanded into the basement and moved the clothing there.
Reply ID 90328
quote:They have and large chains abusing planning is precisely why I believe that small businesses like this should be treated with a light touch as they try to adapt and survive.
Originally posted by aliceband
Did you go inside the shop Steve? I understand they've expanded into the basement and moved the clothing there.
Reply ID 90330
quote:Yes, let's face it - two wrongs make a right and it's better to follow examples rather than set them. And I did go in but didn't see anything to indicate that the cellar was open. Perhaps I was misled by the sign outside saying "Vintage Tea & Coffee House" (no mention of clothes or any other business).
Originally posted by shuntquote:They have and large chains abusing planning is precisely why I believe that small businesses like this should be treated with a light touch as they try to adapt and survive.
Originally posted by aliceband
Did you go inside the shop Steve? I understand they've expanded into the basement and moved the clothing there.
Reply ID 90333
quote:It's a matter of expedience in my view. The law as it stands is not only ineffective, but unfair in that it unintentionally favours large chains. It is also outdated, being made when there was a very different balance in the way goods were sold and less online competition. It's all very well having a town plan, but if the high street cannot compete selling goods, but can in the leisure sector, there seems to be a simple choice. Big chains and empty shops or excercise discretion until the law catches up. The VPUS has several functions, one of which is clothing and never did claim to be just a clothing store. The furniture is also for sale, as is the artwork and yes, coffee to make it all feels right and ensure all those aspects of the business get seen.
Originally posted by Stevequote:Yes, let's face it - two wrongs make a right and it's better to follow examples rather than set them. And I did go in but didn't see anything to indicate that the cellar was open. Perhaps I was misled by the sign outside saying "Vintage Tea & Coffee House" (no mention of clothes or any other business).
Originally posted by shuntquote:They have and large chains abusing planning is precisely why I believe that small businesses like this should be treated with a light touch as they try to adapt and survive.
Originally posted by aliceband
Did you go inside the shop Steve? I understand they've expanded into the basement and moved the clothing there.
Reply ID 90334
Has there ever been a better example of rules being for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools? Here is another example of a viable enterprise that, had inappropriate rules been followed, would never have got going but now delivers service, employment, footfall and tax revenue. Of course, those who value compliance and conformity over creativity and enterprise, this will be beyond the pale.
Reply ID 91155
I see the Dog & Whistle has gone from being a Pop-up Shop to an Emporium
Reply ID 91207
Mrs F is keen to point out that there is the 'Hertford Fashion Studio' on the upper floor(s) of the Dog & Whistle. I have a feeling the entrance is through the shop, hence their being so linked in advertising.