Things are going very well. We've had a huge number of very positive comments about our rebuild and the way we've kept the character of the building.
There have been three criticisms that I'll try to deal with now.
1. It's the other side of the road. Yes, it is. Moving it wasn't an option so we rebuilt it where The Globe was.
2. There's no parking. Again, undoubtedly true. But there wasn't at our own shop. There are drop-off areas for most of the day in front of us and a half-hour parking area in Edward Street. City premises just don't come with car parking now.
3. You haven't got a big neon green cross. It's a listed building in a conservation area, so the scope for signage is very limited. We have a traditional signwriter painting signs for us but he has very limited access during the week so it's taking a bit of time.
Our new website is almost ready, so as soon as we have an address to announce I'll post it here.
As far as the flats are concerned, the builder thinks it will be about five weeks before we're ready to decorate, so they should be ready at the end of September or early October.
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ReplyDeleteI think it's great!!! Love the coffee shop, and it's so handy having the pharmacy there too. I will be a regular visitor. Like the way you've kept the nooks and crannies of the Globe in the pharmacy. The character of the building has definitely been kept there.
ReplyDeleteI am still interested in the flats. Perhaps you could let me know when they are available to let. I am on benefits because I am disabled but have very good references, not least from my last landlord.
You can contact me on 07768 849924 or anniebee@ymail.com
Thanks! :o)