Just been over to Festival Place with the kids, don't go very often - probably 3/4 times a year. On the way home I was pondering if that would be our last visit with Parkway opening soon.
I then realised that none of the shops we visited (and like) will be opening in Newbury (correct me if I am wrong), namely Pumpkin Patch, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Whittards of Chelsea, Primark, Greggs and JD Sports. Are we really going to be having any alternatives ? Personally I suspect I will still be taking a trip to Basingstoke in November !
Just been over to Festival Place with the kids, don't go very often - probably 3/4 times a year. On the way home I was pondering if that would be our last visit with Parkway opening soon.
I then realised that none of the shops we visited (and like) will be opening in Newbury (correct me if I am wrong), namely Pumpkin Patch, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Whittards of Chelsea, Primark, Greggs and JD Sports. Are we really going to be having any alternatives ? Personally I suspect I will still be taking a trip to Basingstoke in November !
Don't know about PP or Build a Bear, but we had a JD Sports, they went. We had a Whittards, they went. Present staff at Debenhams are still under the impression that Primarks will be replacing them. As for Greggs? I thought you had to be a northern type to shop there?
Friend has just informed me that Barclays have sent a letter stating the existing two Newbury branches will be closing when the new branch opens in Park Way. So two more vacant shops in the rest of Newbury.
Don't know about PP or Build a Bear, but we had a JD Sports, they went. We had a Whittards, they went. Present staff at Debenhams are still under the impression that Primarks will be replacing them. As for Greggs? I thought you had to be a northern type to shop there?
Threep.
Have we had a JD Sports ? Thought the one "up the top" was JJB Sports ? Vaguely remember a Whittards now you said, think I was probably too young to appreciate it at the time !! Never been to a Greggs until today - and it was really good - and very cheap too. 2 x foot long baguettes, 2 strawberry smoothies, 2 muffins and an iced donut just over £6 .... and not a northerner in sight
Have we had a JD Sports ? Thought the one "up the top" was JJB Sports ? Vaguely remember a Whittards now you said, think I was probably too young to appreciate it at the time !! Never been to a Greggs until today - and it was really good - and very cheap too. 2 x foot long baguettes, 2 strawberry smoothies, 2 muffins and an iced donut just over £6 .... and not a northerner in sight
Eh By Gum lass that will never catch on in Newbury then! Gives the wrong impression don't you know, what!
Don't know about PP or Build a Bear, but we had a JD Sports, they went. We had a Whittards, they went. Present staff at Debenhams are still under the impression that Primarks will be replacing them. As for Greggs? I thought you had to be a northern type to shop there?
Threep.
As far as I know from a few people, Debenhams will be staying in the Kennet Centre as a clearance store to stop Primark coming in.
There are still a quarter of the new shops at Parkway empty, and of course when Barclays, Costa, Fat Face vacate, there'll be chance for Greggs to go in there.
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