Ideas for empty newsagent's shop in Flat Iron Square

Yes, it is very good and has all the usual nuts and bolts, wood, tools etc etc....everything for the DIY'er and....the perfect pair of bright yellow dungarees needed for a colleague's fancy dress outfit of a clown for a corporate dvd!

It's the most 'kitted' out diy store I've ever come across, actually rather impressive.

I have probably missed the boat, but I would like to see a Launderette, somewhere in the Area, and this would be perfect.....would like to get rid of my washing machine and get a dishwasher instead. With all the properties going up in the areas, this could be a booming place.

SJS22 wrote:

I have probably missed the boat, but I would like to see a Launderette, somewhere in the Area, and this would be perfect.....would like to get rid of my washing machine and get a dishwasher instead. With all the properties going up in the areas, this could be a booming place.

Hi SJS22 - I'm afraid you have missed the boat ... as I mentioned earlier in this post - the owners have decided on a bakery and will be refitting the premises over Easter.

I guess that ends this post now.

Mini Haha, there doesn't seem to be much action at the shop and the sign 'to let' is still up. Is the bakery still going ahead?

Alas no. I've just found out that they decided not to take on the lease after all - not sure of the reason. It's a shame though - wonder who will take over the premises.

I met the new owners at the weekend, they seemed really nice. Bit of a shame that they are going to be keeping it as another newsagents/shop. However they are going to be opening late nights and weekends which is welcome as the other shop seems to shut so early! Should be opening at some point this week apparently.

Thanks for the update naynay - I'm disappointed at it being another newsagent too - I was hoping for a chemist or a haberdashery (though the latter would be a bit of a long shot!).

I was under the impression that the other newsagent closed earlier due to lack of customers after a certain time.

Anyway, it's nice that it'll no longer be empty.

Can't see how it will be any more successful than the previous newsagent. Seems like a missed opportunity to me.