Plenty for shoppers to celebrate in Uckfield High Street
There's more for Uckfield shoppers to celebrate the month with the news that a boutique is to open in the empty High Street premises formerly used by Procter Health Care.
Kay Bevan, owner of Tres Joli, is opening the boutique and a solarium above it at number 73, which is set back between the Post Office and Uckfield Electrics, and a step away from Hartfield’s Produce.
Read more about her plans here.
Professional Hair Design plans open afternoon
Meanwhile further up the High Street number 93 is undergoing a re-fit after being empty for a long period. It was last used as a kitchen showroom.
David Thomas is preparing to open an up-market “21st century” barber’s shop but with High Street prices.
Your first chance to see Professional Hair Design for Him will be at an open afternoon on Saturday, July 9, from noon until 5pm. Read more here.
Quality service is the promise from Fluffy Side Up
Business is booming for Fluffy Side Up, a carpet business in Holbein Place, Bolton Close, on the Bellbrook Business Park.
The shop is a new venture for owner Sebastian Bishop, pictured below, but he has been in the carpet business for 20 years and prides himself on offering a quality service.
Customers have the chance to browse ranges in comfort, while sipping coffee, and different floorings have been incorporated underfoot in his showroom.
Prices of carpets and underlay take into account the cost of accessories, moving furniture and fitting the carpets. There are no hidden extras to be added to the package.
“Our aim is to keep it simple and provide a quality service so people will come back to us and be happy to recommend us,” said Sebastian. Fluffy Side Up also offers a carpet cleaning service.
New range of silver jewellery at George Moss
A new contemporary range of silver jewellery is on offer at George Moss jewellers. MURU should appeal particularly to teenagers and young people and those with a sense of fun.
You can, for example, choose an apple, cup cake, kettle, tea pot, scissors or cherries on a chain.
Antonia Suckling said there are also bracelets, brings and ear rings in the range.
Prices start at £29.95 and go up to £79.95.
Check out board shorts and bikinis at PipeDreams
Summer features large at PipeDreams, with flip flops, board shorts and bikinis in great demand. Also available are wet suits for water sports and rash vests, useful as an extra layer under wet suits or for protection against UV.
Bloch sneakers at Limelight are ideal for Zumba
At the dance and gymwear shop Limelight new Bloch sneakers – popular footwear for Zumba dance fitness classes - are in stock. Black has always sold well but now there are more new colours.
Pom Poms are selling quickly too at the moment because about 60 children, led by Lindsey Hay of Universal Dance, will be waving them during the parade on the Uckfield Festival Big Day on Saturday, July 9.
It is worth noting that a sale is under way now at Limelight with up to 50 per cent off selected items.
Peaches are recommended at Hartfields
At the recently opened Hartfields Produce Store, the owner James Hartfield is delighted with the way business is going.
He said the variety of fruit and vegetables changes regularly and peaches are particularly good at the moment. Local beans are in now too.
He added olives are selling well as are products from the Weald Smokery, such as salami, ham, salmon and kippers. “The flavour is amazing,” he said.
There's a sale on at Kandey
There’s a sale at Kandey where owner Jenny Brook is starting to clear out stock ready for the autumn transition period.
One-and-only pieces remaining in popular styles are now available at 50 per cent off.
New businesses settle in at Market Hall
Vintage Vamps and Tilley’s are new to the Market Hall in the Bell Walk precinct, Uckfield. The businesses complement each other and their owners, Debbie Norman and Lee Tilley, are sharing a unit.
Vintage Vamps has both vintage and new clothing on display and Tilley’s offers French-style furniture.
Another new business at the Market Hall is Books and Bobs. Owner Andy Coppins is pleased by the warm welcome he has received.
Meanwhile Sew n Sew & Haberdashery is settling in to new, much bigger, premises there.
Lydia Butler, who runs the business with Trevor Brown, said she was pleased to have space for more stock and new lines, such as books on sewing.
At A Taste of Birdineye, an offshoot of the Birdineye Farm shop in Framfield Road Sally Bland, whose cakes prove popular with customers, said she was happy to take orders for special occasions such as cup cakes she made recently for a party.
Barbecue meats, particularly minted lamb, were also selling well, she said.
In-Gear offers 'Come and Try' time trials sessions
The cycle shop In-Gear started summer ‘Come and Try’ time trials in June and this month ten-mile sessions take place on Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27.
They will start in the large lay-by near the Wok Inn on the B23192 Ringmer-Halland road. Payment of £1 will buy a number for your back. Contact the shop for more details.
Think of Birchwood at car service time
When it’s time to get your car serviced it’s worth bearing in mind that Birchwood at Halland offer a value service on most makes and models for only £99 plus free breakdown and roadside recovery cover and Nectar points.
Many makes and models, including commercial vehicles are also on sale at Birchwood Halland now.
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(Added to site Friday, July 1st, 2011)
