 Another WH Smith Store?, Planning permission linked to WH Smith Group |
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 Nov 19 2015, 01:55 PM
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Does anyone know what WH Smith is planning to open in the vacant unit next to the Parkway alley and Carphone Warehouse?
The planning permission on the window says WH Smiths PLC is the applicant. Wondered if it is going to be a card shop (Funky Pigeon)? |
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Nov 19 2015, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE (Ciderdrinker @ Nov 19 2015, 01:55 PM)  Does anyone know what WH Smith is planning to open in the vacant unit next to the Parkway alley and Carphone Warehouse? The planning permission on the window says WH Smiths PLC is the applicant. Wondered if it is going to be a card shop (Funky Pigeon)? Or that they are down sizing. |
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Nov 20 2015, 01:26 PM
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It's going to be a 'card market', selling cheap cards like Card Factory do.
Seems they're having trouble getting permission for the signage due to it being a listed building. Going through the planning docs they've had to alter the sign a few times and still can't agree on a design/ colour scheme. The latest correspondence from the sign company say's they're opening imminently so they will put up a less imposing sign before putting in revised drawings and listed building application. Application http://publicaccess.westberks.gov.uk/onlin...l=NXLF78RD0IP00 Documents http://planning.westberks.gov.uk/rpp/index...ef=15/02994/ADV |
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Nov 20 2015, 03:42 PM
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Thanks.
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Nov 24 2015, 04:31 PM
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I can't see there being need to open a physical card shop.
Isn't that other big card shop just up the road? And who doesn't buy their cards in Sainsburys nowadays, really lol. -------------------- :p
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Nov 25 2015, 09:28 AM
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The usual question I suppose, what sort of shop is wanted. Say a coffee shop, an estate agent, a phone outlet, a charity store; there is a lot to choose from. Trading is hard right now, didn't the new deli have to shut?
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Nov 25 2015, 05:13 PM
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Do we need another card shop? The one in the centre is very good and cheap. What Newbury needs is different stores to what we've got. I go to Reading and Basingstoke a lot and there is so much variety.
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Nov 25 2015, 05:37 PM
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It would be interesting to know what those places have that Newbury doesn't. I struggle to think of any.
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Nov 25 2015, 06:39 PM
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A decent Model Shop would be handy, something like this one. http://www.swindonmodelcentre.co.uk/
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Nov 25 2015, 06:47 PM
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I know several model shops have come and gone, but is seems people tend to use them as places to visit, rather than buy: see what you like, then go and find it cheaper on the Internet. Mind you, this happens for many shops these days.
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Nov 25 2015, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE (HJD @ Nov 25 2015, 06:39 PM) A decent Model Shop would be handy, something like this one. http://www.swindonmodelcentre.co.uk/ Gets my vote! |
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Nov 25 2015, 07:09 PM
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Another way might be to try and become known for some specialist trade. Like Hay on Wye for secondhand books. Hungerford seems to have picked up on antiques. Could we capitalise on the canal, such things as boat chandlers, etc.
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Nov 25 2015, 07:34 PM
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QUOTE (HJD @ Nov 25 2015, 06:39 PM) A decent Model Shop would be handy, something like this one. http://www.swindonmodelcentre.co.uk/ Isn't that more boys with toys thingy? |
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Nov 26 2015, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE (Ruth @ Nov 25 2015, 07:34 PM) Isn't that more boys with toys thingy? Yep. Is that a problem? Personally I just want Invicta back  |
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Nov 26 2015, 12:41 PM
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The return of a HMV would be welcome.
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Nov 26 2015, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE (Ruth @ Nov 25 2015, 07:34 PM) Isn't that more boys with toys thingy? Of course, every man should have a hobby. It also keeps one from under the little ladies feet  .
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