With Regard to Alworths, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw the Mayor's comments regarding its closure.
She said in the NWWN (and I'm paraphrasing) ''maybe it wasn't supported properly by the local community''
Two questions, Firstly what planet is she on? A shop is somewhere that offers something that you can't resist buying...and in return it makes money and survives. Who in thier right mind thinks, oh poor Alworths looks like its struggling, I think I'll pop down there and buy a basket full of stuff I don't need, just to help them out. Total nonsense.
Second question .... since the opening ceremony by the oh so critical Mayor, how many times has SHE been down there to stock up on pick'n'mix?
In fact, I've been a little worried about Gimberts glassware recently, there was no one in today when I passed ... so I am off to buy an over priced vase that I don't like.... just to make sure they don't close down.