General Discussion
What is actually on please, dates and times during the coming week?
Everyone seems to think the grass is greener by going elsewhere, I am sure Sainsburys expect business to be from Starcroos - Exeter area, people in Dawlish wont like 'em for some reason.. and its not even built yet lol.
Well said Verb.. also the other time locals only call in is for the rattling of the tin and for a raffle prizes, I got so fed up with it, I once boldly said.. (it was at end of the lease) .. 'you cant possibly want anything I have in here as only the holiday people buy!'
Why did the shops become available in the first place? .. to allow for Charity Shops, only 4 isnt there? .. Barclays Bank and HSBC gave up on Dawlish. I think Woolworths would make a good indoor market, though suppose would only get trade in sunmmer, its the same old story.
Would you open a shop in Dawlish?
Given the high rents and business rates etc..who in their right mind would open a shop in Dawlish knowing people long for failure and everything is available online cheaper plus delivered to your door!
You can understand why many other towns do not have a forum when you see what can happen by two or three people. Negativity sadly thrives in Dawlish. The forum I agree is pointless now.
Exeter is best for work, Dawlish is mainly holiday trade and small shops. You need the Exeter 'Express and Echo' for jobs. Have a look here > http://jobs.thisisexeter.co.uk/ Hope that helps.
What happens if the sea does go as high as they say it will? That so reminds me of the person who said to me once, 'it's so good to have a bus service, hope they don't take it off, I've never used it but is good to know it's there!'
The Strand is best for me and they have a reputation to keep located where they are. I went to Queen Street once, chips were not cooked properly, agree plenty of them, also felt the staff made customers feel a nuisance.