Town Centre Changes - Page 24

Wynonie Harris · 10-11-2011, 21:33

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

not by choice im under orders and was the first thing i checked out and was gutted

Shocked and stunned!

You really need to put your foot down with 'er indoors!

cashman · 10-11-2011, 21:43

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

not by choice im under orders and was the first thing i checked out and was gutted

I reckon she had already checked that one out first cmon, nowt more devious than women.

Neil · 10-11-2011, 21:54

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Originally Posted by cashman

I reckon she had already checked that one out first cmon, nowt more devious than women.

There is, two women plotting together

cashman · 10-11-2011, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Neil

There is, two women plotting together

I used the plural.

cmonstanley · 10-11-2011, 22:40

ha ha wouldnt surprise me lol

jaysay · 11-11-2011, 09:26

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

dont worry ill be under supervision

Hope the handcuffs don't chafe

jaysay · 11-11-2011, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Neil

There is, two women plotting together

Women don't do that, do they

jaysay · 11-11-2011, 09:31

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Women don't do that, do they

Um just thought about that I have a girlfriend and a Daughter, um ya you could be right

garinda · 05-09-2012, 21:40

Sadly, along with many other places in the country, it is depressing to see the ever growing number of empty shops in Accrington.

However, it is heartening, after looking so down-at-heel for quite some while, to see two new businesses in the Victorian Arcade.

They look like they're really trying to make a go of it. Well stocked, eye-catching displays.

Together with the newish dressmaker's/alterations place in there, who also make an effort to make their window displays look attractive, it's made such a difference, when you walk through there now.

Would I want to set up a jewellery, and designer kid's shoe shop in there?

No, I wouldn't personally invest in those two types of businesses, but I sincerely wish them every success, and hope they're in there for the long-term.

cashman · 05-09-2012, 21:43

Hope they work fer em, was in last week n noticed n empty shop,very small just before the cafe n they wanted £120 week rent, which i thought ridiculous fer the size of it.

mobertol · 05-09-2012, 21:47

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Originally Posted by garinda

Sadly, along with many other places in the country, it is depressing to see the ever growing number of empty shops in Accrington.

However, it is heartening, after looking so down-at-heel for quite some while, to see two new businesses in the Victorian Arcade.

They look like they're really trying to make a go of it. Well stocked, eye-catching displays.

Together with the newish dressmaker's/alterations place in there, who also make an effort to make their window displays look attractive, it's made such a difference, when you walk through there now.

Would I want to set up a jewellery, and designer kid's shoe shop in there?

No, I wouldn't personally invest in those two types of businesses, but I sincerely wish them every success, and hope they're in there for the long-term.

Sad because its a beautiful "frame" for any small business -simialr arcades in Skipton or Southport are thriving. The Victorian architecture is there what is missing is a touch of class perhaps...

garinda · 05-09-2012, 21:49

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Originally Posted by cashman

Hope they work fer em, was in last week n noticed n empty shop,very small just before the cafe n they wanted £120 week rent, which i thought ridiculous fer the size of it.

Thats a lot of costume bling to sell, and glittery bootees to flog, nevermind other overheads, before you make a profit.

There's never been anyone in there, when I've been going past.

mobertol · 05-09-2012, 22:35

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Originally Posted by garinda

Thats a lot of costume bling to sell, and glittery bootees to flog, nevermind other overheads, before you make a profit.

There's never been anyone in there, when I've been going past.

Had no idea of the rent costs -my mum worked in the arcade in a shop selling coats and macs back in the 50's -these days supermarket chains of cheap chinese goods mean that people go for cheap and cheerful and small shops die...

Are there still stalls on the market selling cloths and patterns for dressmaking? We used to go every weekend, mum made all our dresses and knitted cardis and jumpers for winter too...

cashman · 05-09-2012, 22:36

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Originally Posted by garinda

Thats a lot of costume bling to sell, and glittery bootees to flog, nevermind other overheads, before you make a profit.

There's never been anyone in there, when I've been going past.

I reckon Stupid Rents are a big factor in the decline of our town?

garinda · 05-09-2012, 22:50

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Originally Posted by mobertol

Had no idea of the rent costs -my mum worked in the arcade in a shop selling coats and macs back in the 50's -these days supermarket chains of cheap chinese goods mean that people go for cheap and cheerful and small shops die...

Are there still stalls on the market selling cloths and patterns for dressmaking? We used to go every weekend, mum made all our dresses and knitted cardis and jumpers for winter too...

Can't think of any material stall, or shops left in Accy.

Even twenty years ago there was at least six.

Pinking Shears?

Isn't he in the Scissor Sisters?

I think I've downloaded them onto my iPod, under Long Lost Golden Oldies.