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Topic ID 720
10/06/2005 by Dannyk
Good old days
Hi all, first post here!
Is it me or has Hertford lost some of it`s close knit community feel?
I worked in Hertford for 4 Years in a small shop in town and everyone knew eachother, just doesn`t seem the same anymore.
Many characters have gone, i can only assume this is due to everything closing down?
Anyone recall any friends from shops of the past?
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Reply ID 7512
13/06/2005 by Dude
I used to work weekends at Waitrose!
But that was nearly ......ahem.......18 years ago! Time flies!
Reply ID 7981
25/06/2005 by jez_p
Actually the Pharmacist Sanjivani in the Sele shops does know his customers by name and is really friendly and helpful
Reply ID 7982
25/06/2005 by Capitalist piglet
Anyone remember Leon from the old DIY shop on Cowbridge at the bottom of Port Hill. Really helpful guy, still see him around town. Another community shop knocked out by the big chains; must be 10 years or more now. And the stupid thing was that ...apart from electrical tools (in which he could'nt compete pricewise) he was cheaper than them..
CP
Reply ID 7984
25/06/2005 by smileyoriley
the problem is, that unless you are significantly cheaper, it is 'easier' to buy all in one place what with our hectic lives and all [;)]
Reply ID 7986
26/06/2005 by Capitalist piglet
Point taken Smiley, but Leon used to give advice & occasionally freebees to us both, newly married, skint & doing up an Edwardian home. Difficult to find that sort of service in Homebase however much they prattle on about employing "older more experienced staff".. Or is that B & Q?
CP
Reply ID 8042
27/06/2005 by wizkid
B & Q employ older people.... I love it age discrimination in favour of the oldies, and I must admit they are very helpful in the B & Q in Welwyn, I just don't like their products.
Shops are bound to change, but I do disagree that Hertford has lost its friendly feel many of the smaller shops are still very friendly.
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