On 20 Aug 2012 at 1:40pm Cathcart wrote:
Went in there the other day - when did the whole place change? Where's all the crap in the windows gone?
On 20 Aug 2012 at 4:40pm Shopper wrote:
I heard some rich cove has bought it for his daughter as a hobby shop to give her something to do. One more for Lewes. And obviously it won't last long.
On 20 Aug 2012 at 7:02pm Scary Portas wrote:
I think they've done a good job, and glad they got rid of the antiques, too many of them down that end. Place looks lovely, although its quite dear for what it is, but then its feeding off Bills being too busy and crowded.
Give it a try before you condemn, better than it being turned back into a private residence!
On 20 Aug 2012 at 9:45pm Cliffe Hanger wrote:
Shopper, you are a miserable so-and-so. "I heard ...", followed by unsubstantiated tittle-tattle, is the kind of commentary that, when posted on a forum like this, can generate a load of bad feeling about a new business.
I would be interested to know why you posted that. Maybe in this bleak economic environment you can do better? If so, I suggest you go ahead.
As Scary Portas says "Give it a try before you condemn".
On 20 Aug 2012 at 10:24pm Deelite wrote:
Shopper. Substantiate. Put up or shut up.
On 20 Aug 2012 at 11:09pm Matt Kent wrote:
It's worth a try. I did used to by my paper from there until they got rid, which is a small shame.
On 21 Aug 2012 at 10:51am Shopper wrote:
Deelite. Post your evidence that it is not the case. If you don't know, shut up.
On 21 Aug 2012 at 12:45pm Ed Can Do wrote:
Wasn't the hand over mentioned in August's Viva? Hardly a new development really since they must have been in there in late July to get it in to the August issue.
On 21 Aug 2012 at 1:55pm Mr Forks wrote:
Not only that but surely an independant business is much better than an empty shop or a national chain?! If you don't like it don't go, simple! I prefer my coffe from Buttercup
On 21 Aug 2012 at 4:59pm Annette Curtin-Twitcher wrote:
Bring back Mooreys, I say!
On 23 Aug 2012 at 10:06am luddite wrote:
Hear Hear A C-T. Remember when Lewes had useful shops?
On 23 Aug 2012 at 12:38pm Mangetout wrote:
Il devrait ĂȘtre 'Le Magasin' ou 'Les Magasins' sĂ»rement? Ne pas 'Les Magasin'!
On 23 Aug 2012 at 9:13pm Not Impressed wrote:
The florist on the High Street (Lewesiana) currently has a planning application to metamorphasise into another tearoom
On 23 Aug 2012 at 9:29pm Christian Hopper wrote:
For the record:
Lewesiana has spacious premises in a good High Street location and intends to open a small traditional Lewes Tea Room within our gallery space and front shop in October. Not a coffee shop, and not pretending to be French. The florist business is absolutely staying. Many other successful florists have a cafe/tea room inside their premises or nearby-its about footfall and making the best use of a location/premises.
This is actually creating 3 new jobs, at a time of recession, as well as giving work to local suppliers and tradespeople, so a positive move I hope people will agree. Not only that, but it hopefully will more visitors to the High St/Bottleneck which is currently underserved with places to take tea, and will support other traders and businesses as well. We aim to please.
Best wishes to all, Christian
On 24 Aug 2012 at 9:43am fleamarket wrote:
Well said Christian , it's way too easy to knock people for trying and it's usually done by people who never have ! . good luck with your venture and to the new owners of Le Magasin also .
On 25 Aug 2012 at 1:17pm Castle Gate wrote:
Three jobs to be created at Lewesiana? That's great, isn't it? I like Baltica but sometimes it's too full, so there's a decent market to serve in that part of town, isn't there?
I'll also say this: Mrs Gate and I have had top-class service from Lewesiana in the past â?? when people do us favours, we send them flowers â?? so maybe the projected tea-room will be of the same standard. We shall see.