 Wilkinson coming to Newbury? |
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  Apr 30 2010, 10:51 AM
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According to Newbury.net Wilkinson have signed the lease on the former woolies site.
http://newbury.net/forum/m-1272616888/ Can't wait, going to great having somewhere good to look in town! |
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 Apr 30 2010, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE (theone09 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:51 AM)  According to Newbury.net Wilkinson have signed the lease on the former woolies site. http://newbury.net/forum/m-1272616888/ Can't wait, going to great having somewhere good to look in town! I do hope so I love Wilkinson but weren't there rumours about all this about 8 months ago and nothing came of it. Surely does not take 8 months to sort out a lease? |
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Apr 30 2010, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE (diamond41970 @ Apr 30 2010, 05:16 PM) I do hope so I love Wilkinson but weren't there rumours about all this about 8 months ago and nothing came of it. Surely does not take 8 months to sort out a lease? If i remember rightly they were having problems with the back access & costain. They defiantly coming, as they've put in plans for signage. You can see them here: http://planning.westberks.gov.uk/rpp/index...ef=10/00881/ADV you need adobe PDF reader |
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Apr 30 2010, 06:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
it is about time something happened to that old Wooloworths store. It was an eyesore as it now stands.
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Apr 30 2010, 11:13 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Apr 30 2010, 07:44 PM) it is about time something happened to that old Wooloworths store. It was an eyesore as it now stands. Hmmm, and Wilko will be such eye candy. |
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Apr 30 2010, 11:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (dannyboy @ May 1 2010, 12:13 AM) Hmmm, and Wilko will be such eye candy. Whatever it will or won't be it will be better than an empty and tatty store. |
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May 1 2010, 07:35 AM
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It's only tatty because the landlord has let it get like that.
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May 1 2010, 07:50 AM
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QUOTE (Darren @ May 1 2010, 08:35 AM) It's only tatty because the landlord has let it get like that. "May I ask what you were hoping to see in an empty window? Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically…"  |
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May 1 2010, 09:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
I expected a shop with a view!
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May 1 2010, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE (HJD @ May 1 2010, 07:50 AM) "May I ask what you were hoping to see in an empty window? Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically…" Hahaha!!! 
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May 1 2010, 09:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Darren @ May 1 2010, 08:35 AM) It's only tatty because the landlord has let it get like that. Yes, but won't it look better when it is taken over? Whoever take it over. |
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May 1 2010, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE (HJD @ May 1 2010, 08:50 AM) "May I ask what you were hoping to see in an empty window? Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically…" Long live Basil. |
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May 1 2010, 02:10 PM
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Great news, about time we had some action on this site.
Incidently, I saw the Labour Party were looking for votes outside there today; seemed highly symbolic to me that they should be doing so outside a shabby, empty, abandoned place! Goodbye Gordon! |
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May 1 2010, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE (HJD @ May 1 2010, 08:50 AM) "May I ask what you were hoping to see in an empty window? Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically…" Good one. Although I was expecting to see some sea. You know, that bit between the land and the sky. Just because the place is empty, doesn't mean it should be allowed to look a mess. Instead of posters for a circus that has long since left town and whitewash (how very 70's) on the glass, how about community posters. Minimal cost to the landlord. |
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May 28 2010, 10:02 AM
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When will the new branch open?
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May 29 2010, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE (Blake @ May 28 2010, 11:02 AM) When will the new branch open? Still hull down on the horizon.. http://corporate.wilkinsonplus.com/corp/wi...Menu=LatestNews |
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May 29 2010, 05:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Hull?
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May 29 2010, 05:53 PM
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 Sounds a good idea to me!!!! |
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May 29 2010, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ May 29 2010, 06:53 PM) Sounds a good idea to me!!!! Methinks you have the wrong topic? -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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May 29 2010, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE (x2lls @ May 29 2010, 07:15 PM) Methinks you have the wrong topic? OOOPS!!!! Just clicked!!!! -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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Jun 4 2010, 09:20 AM
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Any conclusive answers?
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Jun 7 2010, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE (Blake @ Jun 4 2010, 10:20 AM) Any conclusive answers? Naaah, not really: http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article...articleID=13523 |
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Jul 27 2010, 06:56 AM
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Bit of necromancy...
Walked past the old Woolworth building yesterday and they front screens were open. Looks like they have totally gutted the interior, down to bare walls and the pillars. I could see plant machinery moving about too, but as it's only lit by spots, I couldn't see what was being done. |
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Jul 27 2010, 07:07 AM
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Jul 27 2010, 01:53 PM
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Wilkinsons have advertised and recruited for staff for the store opening in October. Over 600 applicants turned up for a handful of jobs.
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Jul 27 2010, 04:29 PM
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They are supposed to be good so I am looking forward to them opening.
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Sep 15 2010, 12:02 AM
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Date to put in your diary
WILKINSON OPEN AT... 9AM WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 3 ADVERTS IN THIS WEEKS ADVERTISER & CHRONICLE & NWN |
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Sep 16 2010, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE (theone09 @ Sep 15 2010, 01:02 AM) Date to put in your diary WILKINSON OPEN AT... 9AM WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 3 ADVERTS IN THIS WEEKS ADVERTISER Thanks for that. |
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Sep 16 2010, 06:27 PM
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Great! I need a new sword.
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Sep 16 2010, 06:30 PM
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9AM on a Wednesday morning? Hmmm...
I, like many other, will be at work so I'll let the retired and unemployed get any opening offers. |
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Sep 16 2010, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Sep 16 2010, 07:30 PM) 9AM on a Wednesday morning? Hmmm... I, like many other, will be at work so I'll let the retired and unemployed get any opening offers. Yes, I am also at work, but I shall try to go after work or wait until the weekend. |
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Sep 16 2010, 07:53 PM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Sep 16 2010, 07:27 PM) Great! I need a new sword. Don't worry Darren. You will be one or the other one day. 
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Sep 16 2010, 08:52 PM
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In 41 years I've failed to achieve both...
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Sep 16 2010, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Sep 16 2010, 07:30 PM) 9AM on a Wednesday morning? Hmmm... I, like many other, will be at work so I'll let the retired and unemployed get any opening offers. There will be more if their other shops are anything to go by. Great win for Newbury -------------------- Know your place!
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Oct 6 2010, 12:56 AM
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So, who's going to be there for first knocking?
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Oct 6 2010, 07:13 AM
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Just drove past looks good. Lots of security guards there though not sure if they are expecting a stampede !!!
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Oct 6 2010, 04:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
I went in today. Seems like a glorifed Woolworth (nothing wrong with that). But the novelity will die down.
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Oct 6 2010, 05:03 PM
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jezz, it a hardware store, not a branch of Harrods. Robert Dyas' days are numbered..... |
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Oct 6 2010, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Oct 6 2010, 06:03 PM) jezz, it a hardware store, not a branch of Harrods. Really? That wasn't the impression I got when I visited it today. QUOTE Robert Dyas' days are numbered..... I agree. |
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Oct 7 2010, 07:39 AM
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Will have a mooch around tomorrow and see if JML have released any must-have gadget to clutter up the back of a cupboard.
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Oct 7 2010, 02:16 PM
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Had a wander round on one of my rare visits to the town centre this morning. The range of stuff they have in there quite blew my mind. It feels like Boots, Homebase, W H Smith and Robert Dyas all rolled together in one store. Plus Pick 'n' Mix!
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Oct 7 2010, 07:19 PM
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I have been looking forward to this shop opening, but then again I like shopping. Saturday is my day to shop, unless I get a day off in the week.
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Oct 7 2010, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Oct 7 2010, 03:16 PM) Had a wander round on one of my rare visits to the town centre this morning. The range of stuff they have in there quite blew my mind. It feels like Boots, Homebase, W H Smith and Robert Dyas all rolled together in one store. Plus Pick 'n' Mix! Does this mean you'll be foregoing the former in favour of the latter? |
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Oct 7 2010, 08:47 PM
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I was just reading in the Newbury Weekly News that there are three new big stores opening in Newbury. That must be good news for our town.
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Oct 7 2010, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE (HeatherW @ Oct 7 2010, 09:47 PM) I was just reading in the Newbury Weekly News that there are three new big stores opening in Newbury. That must be good news for our town. I think you have already been in one of them. Of the others, one is a supermarket & the other sells cheap clothing. |
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Oct 7 2010, 09:01 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Oct 7 2010, 09:52 PM) I think you have already been in one of them. Of the others, one is a supermarket & the other sells cheap clothing. Yes, I should have said another two stores are opening in newbury. I also read that Newbury as a town is doing better in some areas, compared to some other towns. Also I believe that unemployment is low in this area as well. |
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Oct 7 2010, 09:44 PM
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QUOTE (HeatherW @ Oct 7 2010, 10:01 PM) Yes, I should have said another two stores are opening in newbury. I also read that Newbury as a town is doing better in some areas, compared to some other towns. Also I believe that unemployment is low in this area as well. I believe you might be right...at the moment. |
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Oct 8 2010, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Oct 7 2010, 09:39 PM) Does this mean you'll be foregoing the former in favour of the latter? The amount of shopping I do in any of the former is not going to make a dent in Newbury's economy whatever I decide to do. It was just the impression I had - too much of everything and no particular focus. I was just confused. From what I had heard about the company, I was expecting a hardware store. |
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Oct 8 2010, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Oct 8 2010, 09:40 AM) The amount of shopping I do in any of the former is not going to make a dent in Newbury's economy whatever I decide to do. This is what all the shoppers thought when they switched from going to the baker, greengroces, butcher etc etc in favour of the new fangled supermarket that had just opened...... QUOTE (JeffG @ Oct 8 2010, 09:40 AM) It was just the impression I had - too much of everything and no particular focus. I was just confused. From what I had heard about the company, I was expecting a hardware store. Wilko sell anything where there is traditionally a large amount of profit due to buyer perceived value - such as razor blades - at more 'realistic' prices. They look for any product where they can do this. Hence the strange product lines. |
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Oct 8 2010, 10:02 AM
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My thoughts.
I'm with JeffG. Felt far too much like Woolworths by trying to be all things to everyone. Had to pop in to Robert Dyas and overheard someone ask the staff if it has had an impact. The reply was "It's killing us". We'll see what happens when the novelty wears off in a couple of weeks. |
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Oct 8 2010, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Oct 8 2010, 11:02 AM) My thoughts. I'm with JeffG. Felt far too much like Woolworths by trying to be all things to everyone. except they are doing rather well.... |
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Oct 8 2010, 10:19 AM
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...but so did Woolworths once.
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Oct 8 2010, 10:40 AM
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What's going in Next then? They've got the...er...painters in.
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Oct 8 2010, 10:58 AM
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There's an application in from the Landlord. looks like they are making it all open plan, but no name of retailer etc.
http://planning.westberks.gov.uk/rpp/index...ef=10/02357/LBC |
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Oct 8 2010, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE (Bofem @ Oct 8 2010, 11:40 AM) What's going in Next then? They've got the...er...painters in. I think D&A opticians are moving further up, they are currently next to Jones the Boot Maker |
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