Dec 19 2007
A warmer welcome in Barry
Despite the bitter easterly winds this week I was pleased to find that there is a very warm welcome in High Street this Christmas yet again. Continue Reading »
Archive for December, 2007
Dec 11 2007
Review of Queen Victoria, Cunard’s brand new ocean liner
I was extremely lucky to be invited, along with fifteen hundred other guests and members of the international press, to preview Queen Victoria, Cunards brand new ocean liner, in Southampton for an exclusive preview and overnight stay.
Thankfully Cunard prefers travel agents and the travel press to promote its brand rather than the usual ‘hit’ parade of celebrities, however I did spot Sir Jimmy Saville enjoying a fat Havana in ‘Churchills’ cigar lounge.
Dec 05 2007
Barry’s origins are still its retailers problem
Much has been written and discussed about Barry’s problems and the difficulty Holton Road faces in attracting shoppers.
Many of the towns retail problems stem from the fact that it has three main shopping areas and two ‘local’ shopping areas which have competing with each other over the last few decades. The three main areas are Holton Road, traditionally the Heart of the town, High Street which despite tough competition from Holton Road has developed into more of a ’boutique’ shopping area and the newcomer, the out of town retail sector at the Waterfront.