Popular Uckfield sandwich bar re-opens this week after re-fit
Ryan's of Uckfield are to re-open on Wednesday after a re-fit.
Owners Rosie and Daryl Ryan are putting the finishing touches to their new-look sandwich bar and coffee shop, writes Cathy Watson.
There will be extra space for customers with the serving area moved to the end of the shop, a change from its previous L-shape.
There will be seating for ten rather than the current five and there will be high tables and chairs in windows at the front.
Daryl says the fare will remain the same with the emphasis on quick preparation of sandwiches and baguettes for lunchtime customers.
The shop will continue to open early from about 5.20am for commuters, builders, school children and office staff.
"Ryan's will be a place for you to come and watch the world go by, in comfortable surroundings with reasonably priced food and drink and friendly, helpful staff," said Daryl.
Look for wet suits and scooters at PipeDreams
PipeDreams had a new carpet fitted last week. Some people were shocked to see the shop empty on Tuesday but owner Julie Hobbs was quick to reassure them they would be back in action the next day.
The snow, surf and skate shop is geared up for summer now with wet suits, surf boards and body boards in stock along with summer clothing, bikinis and board shorts, flip flops and straw hats.
Julie said more people are buying wet suits these days because of the growing popularity of sea, lake and river swimming.
“More people are conscious of the sun now too and wet suits are UV protectors,” she added. “They have to fit properly so we find people do visit the High Street rather than try to buy online.”
Scooters continue to be popular. Julie said just over a year ago they didn’t have any but now they have seven different styles and lots of accessories to personalise them.
New Speedo swimwear at Limelight
New Speedo swimwear for boys, girls and ladies has arrived at Limelight and goggles are also available there.
There are new Pineapple T-shirts, crop tops, crop trousers and tracksuit bottoms and a fresh Pure Lime gymwear range has arrived.
Coming soon will be a new range of Bloch dance sneakers suitable for the latest craze of Zumba, Salsa, Le Roc and line dance.
Courtyard Coffee Shop makes plans for Big Day
Esra Baser at the Courtyard Coffee Shop said the sunny weather was attracting more visitors to outside tables and their fresh food was proving popular.
She is planning to have a stall on the Luxford Field during the Uckfield Festival Big Day in July.
“We hope people will look out for us there. We are looking forward to being involved with community events,” she said.
Danish clothing attracts attention at Chameleon
At Chameleon a new Danish brand of clothing has arrived. Share Female uses natural fabrics and colours.
Swim and beachwear deliveries arrive daily at Tres Joli
Swimwear and beachwear is selling well at Tres Joli and owner Kay Bevan said new deliveries are arriving daily.
“The feedback from people is that the quality of the Sea Folly brand, which comes from Australia, is lovely.
“Do call in and look at our bridal range of lingerie too. The bras are particularly useful because they switch neatly to strapless,” she added.
Call at Soleman to re-heel stilettos
Looking for luggage ready for summer holidays? A wide range has been reintroduced at Soleman.
They are also offering re-heeling of ladies’ stilettos from only £5.
Check out Bargain Store for garden toys
The sun means garden toys at the Bargain Store continue to be popular and basic cleaning products are selling well, said Cynthia Kennedy who runs the shop with partner Chris Sharp.
Sell your gold at George Moss jewellers
The price of gold is now at an all-time high, according to the managing director of George Moss jewellers, Robert Suckling.
“I am now buying in chains that I sold five years ago and paying more than I sold them for. It is a good time to sell and we make an instant decision on value and pay out cash,” said Robert.
Call in there too if you need a new watch because they have 25 per cent off in a sale at the moment.
Sunglasses deal at SpecSavers
SpecSavers has a buy one get one free offer on sunglasses at the moment. They are available from £69 and all come with scratch resistant treatment as standard. Call in for more details.
Summer dresses are popular at Kandey
Summer dresses are selling well at Kandey and linens are proving particularly popular. “The warm weather has been bringing people out and we have been very busy,” said owner Jenny Brook.
Water play accessories can be found at All Sorts
Paddling pools, swimming rings, arm bands, water pistols, goggles and Frisbees are selling well at All Sorts and there is a two for £1 offer on hair accessories.
Co-operative Travel staff raise funds for charity
Staff at Co-operative Travel raised more than £400 in a sponsored cycle ride which took place ... in their shop window. Manager Tutti-Rosa Wooler and colleagues George Lord and Karina Bowring completed 110 miles on a virtual trip from Uckfield to Le Havre to raise the money for Mencap. They started at 9am and finished at about 4pm the same day.
See also:
Excitement and nostalgia at Uckfield Royal Wedding parties
Right royal flag-waving and feasting at Uckfield schools
Bluebells in Views Wood, Uckfield
Adam joins Birchwood Ford at Halland
(Added to site Sunday, May 1st, 2011)
