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neil
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 Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 23:25:18
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I had an excellent Bath Bun today from Regency!  |
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patty
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Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 23:30:41
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They are huge Neil.John got some during the week.
Their bread pudding is a bit nice as well.
Going to have to ration myself seriously!! |
any comments and views listed above are those of myself personally and not as a Parish Councillor, and in no way reflect opinions of the Parish Council or any other professional bodies |
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BFA
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Posted - 11 Oct 2009 : 00:13:40
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They were Chelsea buns actually.
I wonder if they are going to do sandwiches - also wonder how they will affect cafe Feliz' trade if they do or not - cafe Feliz is not totally 'eat in'
I notice the bike shop has been let for some time too - wonder what's going to go in there.
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neil
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Posted - 11 Oct 2009 : 09:26:25
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You're quite right, BFA, they're Chelsea Buns and not Bath Buns - Big, delicious and only 48p!
Regarding new village shops, I do get concerned about what appears to be a lack of business expertise some bring to the village. Over the last 4 years, I've approached new businesses and offered to run an article for them on my News page. This is free advertising without commitment or obligation being read by hundreds of villagers each month, but how many new traders have taken up the offer in that time? Just one - Dizzy - a successful and expanding chain of boutique charity shops. The reason? Most say the have not got time! |
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patty
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Posted - 11 Oct 2009 : 20:10:30
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Whatever the new baker sells, they will never ever outdo Cafe Feliz's amazingly decadent custard tarts!
Eat 2 if you dare!!!
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any comments and views listed above are those of myself personally and not as a Parish Councillor, and in no way reflect opinions of the Parish Council or any other professional bodies |
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neil
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 12:24:02
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A sign has just gone up in the window of The Offie (Threshers) to say that it is closing down. This is not unexpected in view of the national newspaper reports this week. I think it is closing on 26 November.
The ex-bike shop, just above The Offie, is rumoured to be opening as a mens, ladies and children's clothes shop.
The ex-electrical shop now has a "Let" sign up replacing the "To Let" sign. Anyone know what is going in there?
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240felicia
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 20:55:54
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No idea of what is going in what premises, but the place closing down is a "The Local" store, part of Threshers & not anything to do with "The Offie", which is another company entirely.
Sad to see another company laying off loads of people before Christmas.  |
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BFA
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 21:26:11
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Rumour on what was Angmering Electrical is an eye/ear place.
If you've heard or read that too, then you probably won't need their services |
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if only
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 21:29:56
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The offie is an abrev. of off licence which has long been about and which most of us refer to when talking about the Local, Threshers or whatever else it has been called over the years.
The term was being used long before the company called The Offie started, which is a wholesale business anyway, so not likely to see a shop on the high street to confuse matters.
Being old, I still call the Co-op , Londis!
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Nigel
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 22:08:23
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Never judge what you don't understand. |
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neil
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 00:00:10
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Ward's Stores? Don't you mean Spar or even Marsh's!!! |
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240felicia
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 08:35:18
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Hi If Only...
You should get your facts straight before you try to correct somebody, becuase I am not wrong, you are. 
If you search the term "The Offie Sussex" on Google, the first item you will see under Results is a link to a company called Mulberry Stores.
On their homepage is a photo of a store called "The Offie", of which there are several branches conveniently located nearby, the closest being on Worthing Road, in Rustington.
In Neil's earlier post, he used upper case letters both times he wrote "The Offie" which would suggest that he thought that was the name of the business.
To be honest, it makes no difference to me what anyone calls the place. 
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derekdainton
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 09:06:18
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neil
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 09:39:36
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| Apologies if I called the offie "The Offie". This was a mistake, I should have called the offie "The Local (Threshers)" - a terrible name anyway. Notwithstanding all the pedantics of the matter, the off-licence in the village centre next to Regent Patisserie is closing down! |
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if only
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 14:53:40
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I stand corrected!
Psssst......are we sure that 240felicia is not Mr.Angry re-incarnated??
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compost
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Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 22:17:16
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Best we do not get into an argument over what a business is called, but i have always called every off-licence the offie, - , as in i'm just nipping down the offie to get....
Same goes for local...I have always known the pub i drink in as my local.
It was a good idea for a business selling alcohol to call it self the local or even the offie - but to start having a bash about it...enough to drive you to drink.
Cheers all, whats your poison.. |
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derekdainton
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Posted - 04 Dec 2009 : 20:02:28
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There were a lot of semantics on the subject recently but it is sad to see the demise of The Local this week. Hopefully this will not provide an opportunity for the Co-op to raise their prices now that competition had been eliminated.
The young couple running the shop were always very pleasant and it is a great shame that they have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. With two premises now vacant in that part of the village let's hope the newly elected Councillor could add business regeneration to their agenda. Without vibrant shops the village will decline.
Whilst writing, perhaps Shafiques could tidy up their signage, particularly the display case containing the menu. It's looking rather uncared for at the moment.
And finally, apropos of no particular subject, could Mr Angry reconsider his resignation from the Forums. It's extremely dull without him. |
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BRAM
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Posted - 30 Dec 2009 : 23:07:21
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On visiting the Coop this morning I witnessed the seasonal spirit of their staff.
Whilst 3 checkouts were in operation a member of staff was stacking crisps on shelves nearby when the disabled door bell rang. One of the busy checkout staff turned to the shelf stacker to ask her to answer the bell at which the reply was "they'll have to wait!"
If the Coop cannot meet national standards for disabled access within all their stores then at the very least they should ensure that their staff do not show such open contempt for disabled customers. |
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Bert
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Posted - 31 Dec 2009 : 10:16:53
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BRAM, you were in the shop, and I was not, but to suggest this member of staff showed "open contempt for disabled customers" may be a little over the top.
Sometimes, even disabled people have to wait a few moments. This member of staff may have been disturbed or interupted numerous times for many reasons during the working day and reacted in an unfortunate way, something many of us may do occasionally. I doubt he or she was treating the person with "contempt."
I have seen disabled people operate the door bell at the Co-op and staff have been quick to attend to them. I find the staff there very customer friendly, but I do accept they must make every effort to help disabled people as quickly as possible, due to the steps at the entrance.
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BRAM
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Posted - 31 Dec 2009 : 11:39:37
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| Perhaps so Bert but even the checkout operator had the sense to realise that a disabled customer should take priority over a shelf of crisps. |
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GreenFields
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Posted - 31 Dec 2009 : 15:07:54
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derekdainton
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Posted - 31 Dec 2009 : 16:38:03
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| I imagine it's too radical to suggest BRAM that you could have provided the assistance yourself. |
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John
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Posted - 31 Dec 2009 : 19:51:43
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Originally posted by derekdainton
I imagine it's too radical to suggest BRAM that you could have provided the assistance yourself.
Ooooooooooh Derek.... You're a boy ain't ya. Straight to the point like a dagger to the heart !!!
Actually my gripe with the Coop is that they never seem to have what I want in stock. Always running out of things. Not a patch on the old Ward Store |
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BRAM
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Posted - 31 Dec 2009 : 22:18:23
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Derek
I am sure that you would have been the first to run to the door but I think that like most businesses these days so wrapt up in health & safety etc. any assistance offered by customers would be rejected or if allowed then in the event that injury arises the liability is passed on to the "good samaritan".Besides the introduction of legislation for the disabled was to provide that particular group with additional consumer rights & obviate the reliance on strangers in everyday life Perhaps we could actually see these rights put into practice rather than just sit on the statute books gathering dust & if businesses cannot/will not comply then they should be closed down..
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derekdainton
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Posted - 01 Jan 2010 : 09:50:21
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| If the purpose of the legislation is to 'obviate the reliance on strangers' it's something we should be ashamed to subscribe to. To use it as an excuse for non-action when support is required is a 'Cop Out'. Where's the seasonal spirit in that? |
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BRAM
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Posted - 01 Jan 2010 : 16:28:43
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I think that I would prefer legally enforceable rights as opposed to what some "caring" members of our society consider "well intentioned actions." Unfortunately society's emphasis is on dependence, backed up by the stereotypes of disability that elicit pity, fear and patronising attitudes where usually the focus is on the impairment rather than the needs of the person.
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derekdainton
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Posted - 02 Jan 2010 : 08:28:23
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| Better 'well intentioned actions' than no actions at all. |
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jammer
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Posted - 02 Jan 2010 : 09:12:44
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How about fit a ramp, I know that there are planning restrictions but lets face it, its not that attractive a building and those steps make it difficult for many people including: People with prams, old people with shopping trolleys and also the disabled.
Isn't it time for some common sense to prevail?
If we can get planning permission to completely change the face of the church, surely a set of steps on a mediocre looking building could be changed for the sake of all of the community.
OK OK, bring the onslaught, I can take it. But just ask yourelf, how would you feel if you were disadvantaged by those steps? Personally if I was in that situation, I would like to be able to help myself and not rely on having to press a bell and wait. Those steps make it impossible.
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compost
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Posted - 02 Jan 2010 : 09:15:34
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Jammer,
Common sense, however we now have the problem of getting those that can make the changes adopt a common sense way of thinking. |
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neil
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Posted - 02 Jan 2010 : 09:29:52
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| I don't think that a ramp has anything to do with the building itself or that it is in the Conservation Area. I believe the matter was discussed when planning permission was sought for the extension to the Co-op but the pavement outside was not considered wide enough to accommodate a ramp. |
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neil
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Posted - 17 Feb 2010 : 19:38:50
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According to this week's Planning Applications, it appears that Graham Butt Estate Agents want to open in the old "The Local" (Threshers) off-licence shop in The Square.
There is also some activity this week at the old bike shop two door's up the hill. Anyone got an update on this? |
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clueless
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Posted - 17 Feb 2010 : 20:17:59
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I dont know for sure, but I was told this was going to be a ladies clothes shop. Look forward to that.
As for the old Threshers, this I am a bit concerned about.
Apart from the fact of, do we really need another estate agent in the village, I see they have applied for a change of use taking away its 'retail' status.
I thought that the Councils had a policy not to allow any more shops to be re-graded so that we do not lose them.
We really need this to be a retail shop, as it has always been, and I for one do not want to see this become offices.
With the new Bakers on that side of the road, and this coming clothes shop, we will be getting a good spread of shops in this village, and i am sure it would not be too difficult to find another retailer to move in there.
Do Graham Butt know something we dont know as well?
Are we about to get another mass of building in the village, hence why they want to set up here?
I shall be making an objection to the Council about this application, to keep it as a retail premises and I hope anyone that feels the same as myself will do so as well.
Think we need to keep the PC copied into any objections as well.
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Posted - 17 Feb 2010 : 21:05:11
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clueless
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Posted - 17 Feb 2010 : 21:07:47
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Down South - in the old electrical shop.
They have posters in the window and Neils news page has some info on this as well.
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Nigel
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Posted - 17 Feb 2010 : 23:14:03
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| Could I ask that if anyone has an objection or observation on a planning application, that you write to both Arun District Council and the Parish Council. Sometimes the PC does not hear of objections until after they are required to submit their observations, and it would help them in this process if they had the full details of parishioners feelings. |
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Posted - 19 Feb 2010 : 20:41:33
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| Opening any sort of shop is a risk, especially with the cost of rates and overheads. Yes, people do like local shops, and hate to see empty premises, but shops have to be viable. A clothes shop might be welcome, but I am not sure if I would use it, as there are good providers in Rustington and Worthing. If another Estate Agent opens up, so be it, at least the premises will be in use. I suspect another retail business may well struggle. What sort of shop would people like to see in other empty premises, and more importantly, would you support them and keep them going? I bought some terrific flowers for a friend from the Florist in the village, and will use her again. I won't be objecting to any Planning Application. |
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BFA
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Posted - 19 Feb 2010 : 22:01:29
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Originally posted by Down South
Hearing Aid and opticians shop ......good providers in Rustington and Worthing.
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Originally posted by Down South
A clothes shop ....... good providers in Rustington and Worthing.
All the shops in the village are duplicated in nearby towns and villages, it's up to proprietors to make shops more attractive .... to shoppers from "Rustington and Worthing" - as well as to local residents.
As for the change of usage planning application, yes at least the premises will be in use, when and for how long is another matter, but the precedent would be set - what could come after? Maybe just an 'office' that needs no shop front and could be above a shop - or anywhere really - but preferably somewhere that does not block a retail premises that will benefit other retail premises.
Each of every shops' customers is a potential customer for another shop and one more office is one less reason to come to Angmering, instead of ......
We need variety, we have an estate agent, plus we have one other shop that is a sub-tenant of another estate agent, and when the time is right they will be given notice - and then we could have 3 estate agents.
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BRAM
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Posted - 20 Feb 2010 : 11:28:25
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The other option for change of use is that from retail/office use to residential & Arun Planning has such an application at present under consideration:
A/8/10/L ; Aberdeen House,Arundel Road,Angmering BN16 4JZ;
Application for Listed Building Consent for the conversion and extension of former solicitors offices to form a 2 no. bedroom.
Perhaps this would be a better result for the village rather than empty shops, offices & pubs. |
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Bert
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Posted - 20 Feb 2010 : 14:33:38
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I do not have any objection to Butts the Estate Agent going in the old Threshers shop. I do not see the alteration from A1(retail) to A2(office)as an issue. I appreciate the principle in respect of the planning issue, but an Estate Agents is as near to retail in a practical sense than most office premises. It is not like a solicitors or accountants, so not an issue for me.
From Butts point of view I would think a good move, they have offices in Rustington and East Preston, so would cover quite a large area of properties, which would be good for their business.
So far as whether Angmering needs a second Estate Agent; I fail to see why not.
We have a population of about 8,000 and about 3,500 properties.
Arundel has a smaller population and has fewer properties and has 3 or 4 Estate Agents. Storrington has a population of about 5,000 and about 2,300 properties (quite a bit less than Angmering) and has 4 or 5 Estate Agents.
Until quite recently we had a second Estate Agent in Angmering and I think two is perfectly good for the village.
I see nothing wrong in competition in the property market.
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jammer
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Posted - 20 Feb 2010 : 18:01:03
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Originally posted by Bert
We have a population of about 8,000 and about 3,500 properties.
Arundel has a smaller population and has fewer properties and has 3 or 4 Estate Agents. Storrington has a population of about 5,000 and about 2,300 properties (quite a bit less than Angmering) and has 4 or 5 Estate Agents.
Yes but both Arundel and Storrington have a high number of other retil outlets to balance the scales. Arundel has a multitude of different retailers/Restaurants/Bars/Pubs etc. despite its relatively small population. The percentage of estate agents there is pretty low. If we had two or three estate agents in Angmering it would make up a significant proportion of Angmerings retail/browsing offering.
There is currently no real reason to go out of your way to visit Angmerings shops if you dont live in the village (with the possible exception of specialist craft purchases at Stiches). Another estate agent will not help this.
When I was a kid we had:
- a bank
- a greengrocers
- a butchers
- two newsagents
- one hairdresser (I think)
- a chip shop
- a spanish restaurant (La Casita at the time)
- a chemist
- a hardware shop
- a sewing /knitting shop
- a video shop
- a florist
- an antique shop
- a seperate post office
- a general store
- and numerous other businesses that I have forgotten
A lot of that has sadly gone now, I dont know the solution but it seems a steady decline of the village centre is on the cards.
Having said that, I am glad that we still have some fine businesses in the village, I just hope they can maintain a foothold. I really do! |
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