Friday, October 29, 2010

Shop closures and moves....

I notice that the green grocers, Bishops of Tonbridge, is closed. I won't say I told you so because that would be gloating and I really don't take any pleasure in shops closing in the town (it's scarily close to home to be honest!) The sign above says that the lease is available "due to relocation." But where are they relocating to? And, on that subject, what is happening with Sweets and Shakes? Have they too taken on too much? Did they make the mistake of assuming that if it works in Tunbridge Wells it's sure to work in Tonbridge? And, on a happier note, Christopher Hull the sports shop has relocated to opposite MacDonalds but only for a little while. They are moving back to their old shop, which is having a facelift, in the spring. Any one care to fill in any of the details or highlight other moves and closures??..

11 comments:

hallum said...

They told me that they were moving to another location in the town some time ago. I forget where, but think it was equally central.

Anonymous said...

Sweets & Shakes was busy restocking today, and the green grocers is still open.

Paul Bailey said...

Sky-high rents don't help the High Street, and unfortunately it's often our pension companies who are to blame. Gone are the days of most privately-owned shops. John Bartram and Peter Wadey were probably the last such businesses to close.

TonbridgeCommuter said...

I thought Pizza Hut takeaway were supposed to be moving in to the vacant shop next to Intersport. New chinese (i think) due to open on Avebury Avenue where the sports and social club was - it's being worked on now.

Anonymous said...

the rumor is sweet and shakes had gone into administration, apprantley there other shop in tun wells is still trading. and bishops isnt closed mr books it is still trading, you shouldnt be displaying things about shops closing down on here should you!!!

Paul Bailey said...

Bishops was trading today, although I did see the sign regarding the lease above the shop.

Anonymous said...

another bit of defamation by Tonbridge blog - one day you're going to get sued for the bile you produce on here

Anonymous said...

http://www.humphreys.co.uk/private_solicitors/libel_claims_1.htm

maybe someone at bishops should read this - tonbridge blog is repeating rumours he has heard about town and, by saying bishops has closed down, could be damaging their trade

Tonbridge blogger said...

Bile? What bile is that then? Merely trying to get Tonbridge people interested in their town and judging by some of the recent comments they are bothered. Tonbridge blog has the right to express himself just like you have the right to reply. No laws are being broken here; so nobody's suing anyone! Take a look at the arts festival coverage for egs. here and then tell me this blog is just a means of spreading bile....

Anonymous said...

ooooh, you can give it out but can't take it...

Anonymous said...

Actually, Anonymous, that's a good point - couldn't agree more