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bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 00:57
hope we dont get another indian or chinese in its place.realisticly a matalan or primark would be ace
a matalan or primark would be ace
Let's not get carried away with our aspirations, now !
How about an Asda Express? :D
hope we dont get another indian or chinese in its place.realisticly a matalan or primark would be ace
Even Edinburgh has refused Primark, we have good taste down here [lol]
bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 01:03
How about an Asda Express? :D
i think we have enough supermarkets,we need more shops.
changilass
27-Feb-10, 01:04
Lancaster got TK Max in there woolies
Not one I fancy either.
bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 01:04
Even Edinburgh has refused Primark, we have good taste down here [lol]
was just an idea ,hmm maybe a currys lol
was just an idea ,hmm maybe a currys lol
Currys, Dixons and PC world are also closing..
bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 01:31
Currys, Dixons and PC world are also closing..
im just using these as examples ,not looking for confimation that every store i suggest is closing.i just hope we get something good an not a new indian ,chinese etc
Why should it be a shop ?
Move the St Fergus Gallery into it.
Tate Wick.
bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 02:18
Why should it be a shop ?
Move the St Fergus Gallery into it.
Tate Wick.
hhmmm i think its fine where it is ,i can see that getting trashed if that moved there,plus i think there would be less ppl in it than what ethel austin had
bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 02:19
Lancaster got TK Max in there woolies
Not one I fancy either.
aww tk max is ace
dragonfly
27-Feb-10, 08:47
I hope the business that got gazumped by EA in Thurso gets to buy it this time round - not going to say the name in case I'm wrong :eek::lol:
ShelleyCowie
27-Feb-10, 11:29
I just want a all around store like woolies was like. You got games, dvds, cds, clothes for kids, toys, household things etc etc etc. Thats what Thurso definetely needs. Wick has Tesco at the moment.
Why should it be a shop ?
Move the St Fergus Gallery into it.
Tate Wick.
I think that is a brilliant idea. Or why dont you open an art gallery yourself or it may give some arty types pause for thought well done.
Hogfather
27-Feb-10, 14:39
I just want a all around store like woolies was like. You got games, dvds, cds, clothes for kids, toys, household things etc etc etc. Thats what Thurso definetely needs. Wick has Tesco at the moment.
I want Woolies back too! I miss Woolies :(. I'd settle for Wilko's or summat instead though (cheap date, me ;) hehehe)
(Edited for rubbish spelling!)
bobbyrussell09
27-Feb-10, 14:50
I just want a all around store like woolies was like. You got games, dvds, cds, clothes for kids, toys, household things etc etc etc. Thats what Thurso definetely needs. Wick has Tesco at the moment.
think wick still needs sumthing like woolies to.reason being if something electrical goes out of stock the can never say when itl be in .mate went in the day to get a ps3 an was told its out of stock an not sure when they will be in or if they will ever be back in
A proper soft play area would be great!
With play areas from baby up to age 12 or more.. (different sections)
A little drinks/snacks counter..tables to sit at while watching the kids..
Stargazer
27-Feb-10, 16:38
A proper soft play area would be great!
With play areas from baby up to age 12 or more.. (different sections)
A little drinks/snacks counter..tables to sit at while watching the kids..
Make the old Woolies store into an indoor open market with the traders who currently are out in the street could have a permenant location, increase stalls with local produce, and have a kids area and coffee shop. This would make a great community centre.
Make the old Woolies store into an indoor open market with the traders who currently are out in the street could have a permenant location, increase stalls with local produce, and have a kids area and coffee shop. This would make a great community centre.
Fab idea! ....
would love an indoor soft play! but woolies is a listed building so dont know how that would work!
annemarie482
27-Feb-10, 18:14
Make the old Woolies store into an indoor open market with the traders who currently are out in the street could have a permenant location, increase stalls with local produce, and have a kids area and coffee shop. This would make a great community centre.
you beat me to it!
i think this is the best solution, a mini version of inverness's victorian market!
local wares, will help small time business's to get trade etc.
at least it would vary as stalls came and went!
Absolutly brilliant idea... Stargazer...
Angel...
Invisible
09-Mar-10, 19:58
any one know where to find the link for the sale/let of the former woolies store?
I have a plan..........muaahahahah
Moonboots
10-Mar-10, 12:50
A proper soft play area would be great!
With play areas from baby up to age 12 or more.. (different sections)
A little drinks/snacks counter..tables to sit at while watching the kids..
This is currently beeing looked at but somewhere else in Thurso.
Make the old Woolies store into an indoor open market with the traders who currently are out in the street could have a permenant location, increase stalls with local produce, and have a kids area and coffee shop. This would make a great community centre.
Great idea!!!.
Even Edinburgh has refused Primark, we have good taste down here [lol]
lol there ethics are shocking I would not darken there door
We looked at the idea of indoor market for Wick 'woolies' before Ethel Austin came along but were not encouraged by owners response, rent or rates.
A very expensive project unless rebates/ discounts available.
northener
11-Mar-10, 14:00
We looked at the idea of indoor market for Wick 'woolies' before Ethel Austin came along but were not encouraged by owners response, rent or rates.
A very expensive project unless rebates/ discounts available.
I think that is part of the problem for many start-up businesses. The owners of empty properties appear to be happy to sit on ther premises and hope someone comes along waving a huge wedge of cash at them.
It would be good to see a couple more landlords prepared to take on a little risk and give start-ups a helping hand (in other words take a long-term view of their own viability) as opposed to the apparent short-sightedness we see now.
George Brims
11-Mar-10, 20:46
lol there ethics are shocking I would not darken there door
I know nothing of their ethics, but I can tell you their men's socks shrink in the wash. :mad:
George Brims
11-Mar-10, 20:49
Currys, Dixons and PC world are also closing..
What, all of them? I have to say I find it some sort of a miracle that either Currys or Dixons have stayed in business this long. I haven't experienced PC World, as they grew up after I fled the country.
weeksider
12-Mar-10, 10:25
Why don't Macallan's move all there shops and store into this site and have 1 big shop and their store/offices upstair too ,will look better for street and handier for deliveries and for staff too
bobbyrussell09
12-Mar-10, 17:51
Why don't Macallan's move all there shops and store into this site and have 1 big shop and their store/offices upstair too ,will look better for street and handier for deliveries and for staff too
may seem like a good idea , but you are then leaving other buildings empty tho
I hope the business that got gazumped by EA in Thurso gets to buy it this time round - not going to say the name in case I'm wrong :eek::lol:
me to if its the same people !! if they can expand in this day and age its a credit to them good luck and keep supporting your local interests
telfordstar
15-Mar-10, 13:48
[QUOTE=George Brims;674244]I know nothing of their ethics, but I can tell you their men's socks shrink in the wash. :mad:[/QUOTE
Wasn't just there socks that shrunk. Majority of kiddies things I bought shrunk after a few washes and they wernt tumble dried so that wasn't the cause.
elastic band
15-Mar-10, 16:03
We would love to have something like a really nice book shop with cafe or coffee shop. Lots of space, comfy chairs and settees, wide choice of books, magazines, dvd's, hobby equipment perhaps. Could incorporate music sales with perhaps guest spots for various artists.
Don't knock TK Maxx
much of what's on sale there is genuine discount on good labels: if you know quality and can spot a bargain, you can save a lot of money. Eg a £300 handbag for £60, or a cashmere sweater from a good brand at tesco prices. Their homeware includes good quality- Le Creuset. yes there is some tat- but the good stuff is in there.
The main thing is to get that site rented before it falls into disrepair. remember it wasn't so long ago everyone was getting excited over a new mall beside tesco in Wick. Where are those shops now?
Last time I came north I noticed some big changes in the town centre- and a few old familiar faces have shut their doors: Harpers and Fairways to name but two. And what happened to Jacques Vert?
Even Edinburgh has refused Primark, we have good taste down here [lol]
Edinburghs getting a primark on princes street :P
Kevin Milkins
15-Mar-10, 23:50
We would love to have something like a really nice book shop with cafe or coffee shop. Lots of space, comfy chairs and settees, wide choice of books, magazines, dvd's, hobby equipment perhaps. Could incorporate music sales with perhaps guest spots for various artists.
I always thought that DR Simpsons catered for the first part of your desires and Morag's next door looked after the coffee shop side.
Instead of someone investing a large ammount of money on the old Woolies to put those two established companies out of business with competition on there door step, just knock an hole in the wall and put a door in.:Razz Simples.
miss swanson
16-Mar-10, 16:05
rumor has it that weatherspoons has bought over the thurso woolies no sure how much truths in it tho
riggerboy
16-Mar-10, 16:43
rumor has it that weatherspoons has bought over the thurso woolies no sure how much truths in it tho
none at all, maybe just a pipe dream of a lot o thurso chiles
elastic band
17-Mar-10, 08:36
Hi Kevin,
re-your response i actually feel increased competition to be a good thing as it facilitates customer choice. No disrespect to either business mentioned but book shops with combined cafe facilities have the potential to create wonderful atmospheres where people can relax, browse, integrate, socialise, take the children, meet friends etc all whilst developing knowledge and increasing the sheer scope of literary awareness. When we go south all our family love to spend time in the huge bookshops as they are seen as both interesting and exciting.
i did also mention several other things which could be incorporated -perhaps it could also be used to provide employment training opportunities or sections leased to small businesses.
what about a 'George' at asda that would be good save me going online for things.
Bobinovich
22-Mar-10, 23:23
rumor has it that weatherspoons has bought over the thurso woolies no sure how much truths in it tho
I've heard this also from a reliable source which should certainly liven up, and bring some foot-fall, to that end of town.
there was folk in looking at the premises this week! heard they were from Wetherspoons! thing they might have a job getting a licence though! would be good to see something in there instead of an empty shop!!
bobbyrussell09
26-Mar-10, 18:00
Think it be good if spoons did get the thurso store ,means no empty store to complain about an itl stop any takeaways going into it ,i know am a wicker but id hate to see thurso going the wick way with to many takeaways
dragonfly
26-Mar-10, 18:23
and I heard it was A&D Mackays furniture shop - time will tell I'm sure
ShelleyCowie
26-Mar-10, 18:45
Well i heard it was Santa looking for a new workshop, too many elves complaining about the snow! :lol:
Truewoman
26-Mar-10, 22:45
there was folk in looking at the premises this week! heard they were from Wetherspoons! thing they might have a job getting a licence though! would be good to see something in there instead of an empty shop!!
I thought that to but oh says as town hall have a licence may not be impossible for spoons to get one.
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