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September 2nd, 2010
Left to right, Sarah Ward, manager, Joe Goddard, Sarah Hampton and Hannah Roberts
Staff at H.Samuel are trying to ‘lighten the mood’ and dress up for some fun days in their shop in The Shires.
It’s all change on the last Saturday of each month as staff discard their usual suits and wear different gear, such as fun hats and wedding attire as well as collecting money for charity.
August’s chosen subject was a bedtime theme and the girls dressed up in their pyjamas and nighties.
Shop manager Sarah Ward said: “We wanted to get more up to date and lighten the mood in the shop so have decided to run a theme day on the last Saturday every month.
“Some of our customers were a bit taken-a-back to see the girls in their nightwear but it was all a bit of fun and I think most enjoyed it.
“Our next theme is to wear blue as September’s birthstone is the sapphire which signifies clear thinking.”
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September 2nd, 2010
The Shires centre manager John Grinnell welcomes Premier Interiors into the centre
Premier Interiors has opened in The Shires.
It has moved into the former Etc, Etc unit in the shopping centre and opened at the end of August, selling furniture, beds, mirrors and blinds.
Run by two Trowbridge men Ken Bowman and Karl Maggs, who set up the business only last year, the shop adds further variety to the offering in the shopping centre.
The Shires’ centre manager John Grinnell said he was delighted that major retailers saw The Shires as the town’s premier shopping outlet from which to operate.
Mr Bowman and Mr Maggs said they have really been looking forward to the move – the main reason being The Shires’ tremendous footfall which sees in the region of 125,000 shoppers passing through every week.
“We hope and believe that the amount of passing trade will be a significant benefit,” said Mr Bowman. “Our products include leather, pine, oak and metal beds, ottoman beds and modern sofa beds, divans, children’s beds, bunk beds, mattresses and headboards. We also have a reclining chairs and footstools.”
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August 13th, 2010
Visitors to The Shires enjoy some of the anniversary exhibits, including a hand loom and photographs from 1990 when the shopping centre first opened.
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August 12th, 2010
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August 12th, 2010
ShakeAway milkshake bar in The Shires has come up with a novel way of helping the shopping centre celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Owners Simon Shepherdson and Roxy Gunner have produced a blue bubblegum flavoured Anniversary Shake to commemorate the birthday.
“We chose the colour to match The Shires’ logo and the white is provided by the marshmallow topping, said Simon. “We haven’t sold too many so far but I’m sure that’ll change when customers get to know about it
“The price is the same as our other specials at £3.60 and we’re sure it will be popular.”
Pictured, left to right, are ShakeAway staff Rosie, Emily and Jamie-Lee, The Shires centre manager John Grinnell and Simon Shepherdson.
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August 11th, 2010
A giant birthday cake to celebrate The Shires 20th anniversary was presented to centre manager John Grinnell by Lisa Mead-Smith from Boswells cafe.
Pictured, left to right, are deputy centre manager Vince Cortilla, Lisa Mead-Smith, John Grinnell, and security staff Jane Reid and Andy Kennon.
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August 2nd, 2010
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July 28th, 2010
Manager Lesley Smith in the kiosk
Shoppers in The Shires can now exchange their unwanted gold jewellery for instant cash with the arrival of Hatton Goldsmiths, which has over 100 years experience in the retail jewellery sector and operates 40 stores throughout the UK and Ireland.
Nik Hallam, nation sales manger for the Northampton-based company, who has been responsible for the opening of the kiosk in The Shires said “We specialise in buying damaged, broken and unwanted gold jewellery. We pay competitive prices even when buying jewellery without hallmarks.”
Mr Hallam, who recruited Lesley Smith as store manageress for the kiosk situated close to The Shires’ Fore Street entrance, said “We are delighted to be associated with The Shires shopping centre and are looking forward to a long lasting relationship.”
The Shires centre manager John Grinnell said “We are pleased to be able to offer such a diverse range of shops and this is the first time we have been able to offer this type of facility. In the first few days a number of shoppers expressed interest and have already traded in some of their jewellery.”
Manageress Lesley said: “Customers have been surprised by the amount we pay for their old broken bits of gold. So my advice to everyone is to look in your jewellery boxes today you’ll be surprised what you find and how much it’s worth.”
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July 26th, 2010
A NEW shop, Premier Interiors, is opening in The Shires at the end of August.
Premier Interiors, currently in Church Street, is taking over the former Etc, Etc unit in the shopping centre and is due to open on August 28, selling furniture, beds, mirrors and blinds.
Run by two Trowbridge men Ken Bowman and Karl Maggs, who set up the business only last year, the shop adds further variety to the offering in the shopping centre.
The Shires’ centre manager John Grinnell said he was delighted that major retailers see The Shires as the town’s premier shopping outlet from which to operate.
With Cash for Gold now open in the kiosk at the Fore Street entrance and considerable interest being shown in the few other remaining vacant units it should not be too long before mall is once again fully let, he said.
Mr Bowman and Mr Maggs say they are really looking forward to the move – the main reason being The Shires’ tremendous footfall which sees in the region of 125,000 shoppers passing through every week.
“The store is a similar size to our existing shop but we hope and sincerely believe that the amount of passing trade will be a significant benefit,” said Mr Bowman. “Our products include leather, pine, oak and metal beds, ottoman beds and modern sofa beds, divans, children’s beds, bunk beds, mattresses and headboards. We also have a reclining chairs and footstools.”
Premier Interiors is now awaiting work being carried out in the shop by The Shires – including moving the staircase to the upper level to a different part of the shop – to be completed over the next few weeks, enabling it to meet its scheduled opening date.
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July 22nd, 2010
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