Welcome news as more businesses open in Amble
It’s good news for the Friendliest Port, as we welcome a flurry of new businesses. In recent months we’ve seen several new independent businesses opening their doors, proving that there is life on our High Street.
Ten years ago Amble won High Street of the Year in the Coastal Communities category. Since then we’ve seen some big changes – as most UK High Streets have.
So it is encouraging to see so many people willing to invest their time and money into our town. Let’s make sure we support them in return.
Seaside Travel have opened in Amble
Above: Barry Coatman and Nicola Park (centre) with staff at Seaside Travel Amble on Queen St. This independent travel agency has already opened eleven other branches around the North East, seeing a need for face to face help in booking a holiday.
“There will always be people like my mother who likes to go in and get advice and not do it herself on a computer” said Nicola. With four staff already and looking for a fifth, she told The Ambler they were very happy to be in Amble, “The feel of the town is magical. So friendly and everyone seems happy. It’s been so well received. The window is going down a storm in the street. Lots of bargains to be had!”
-
- Tulip Designs
-
- Coquet Confectioners
Above left: Tulip Design opened their new showroom on Wellwood St at the start of the year. They design kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices: www.tulipdesign.uk
Above right: Coquet Confectioners’ retro sweets shop on Queen Street is proving very popular with people of all ages (See Artograffi’s report, centre pages).
-
- Amble Market Shop
-
- Robbie Morgan, new operator at the Schooner
Above left: Amble Market Shop opened on Queen Street at the beginning of January. The business is run by David Ward who also has a stall on Amble Market. The shop is open Monday – Saturday 9am-3pm with one late night opening. Check their Facebook page for openings, updates and special offers.
Above right: Welcome to Robbie Morgan the new pub operator at The Schooner.
After a £420,000 investment by Star Pubs, Heineken’s pub business, and Robbie himself, The Schooner is set to reopen on 12 April, after a three-year closure. The refurbishment will transform the rundown local into a family and dog friendly gastro style pub with ensuite bedrooms. The pub will create 16 new jobs. The bedrooms will be upgraded by Robbie once the pub is up and running. There will be a lunch and evening menu, a cracking Sunday roast, as well as kids and dog menus.
-
- Evolution Flooring
-
- Darren Wade’s gallery
Above left: Evolution Flooring who already have a unit on the Industrial Estate, will be opening another outlet on Queen Street, hopefully in April. www. evolution-flooring.co.uk
Above right: Local photographer Darryn Wade has just opened a gallery and shop at Pod 11 at the Harbour Village. The pod is open 11am-3pm. Check his Facebook page: Darryn Wade Photography
