"While our closest corner shop doesn't sell more than about 20% of the stuff we need for the family, the fact that they're only 50 yards away from our front door means they’ve been a lifesaver on a weekly basis since we moved in 9…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Wenn Oct 16, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Just had a depressing conversation with the owner of my local corner shop on Bedford Hill.He's having a tough time, and says its never been this quiet. What can we do to encourage more people to pop…Continue
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Dave Cross replied to Tom Baker's discussion Local Shops"Is that the one on the corner of Oakmead Road? I used to be in there a lot when I lived in Larch Close, but since I moved to Fernlea Road I never go past it and I only ever use it on days like Easter Sunday when everything else is closed.
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Just had a depressing conversation with the owner of my local corner shop on Bedford Hill.He's having a tough time, and says its never been this quiet. What can we do to encourage more people to pop in and buy their groceries (milk, bread, beer, etc) on the way home?Its a top shop, owner always friendly, open all hours and been in business for 20.See More
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- Which road do you live on?
- Bedford Hill
- What's your favourite Balham pub or bar?
- The Grove
- What's the best thing about living in Balham?
- - The Fruit and Veg Stall in the Market
- The Guest Ales at the Bedford
- The N155 bus on the way back from a night out in London
- Balham Library
- Fish and Chips from Seascape
- Running around Tooting Bec Common
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- At 10:58 on October 3, 2009, Dave Cross said…
- Tom, just noticed that Google Asense has chosen to plaster the right-hand side of your profile page with ads about Dr Who. Do you get that a lot?
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