Guest 1694- Registered: 24 Feb 2016
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I have just read in another place that Capper's the Butcher in Charlton Centre has closed down. I hope not, I get pretty much all the family meat requirements from there every month.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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I hope not too, Glyn is a good friend. I'll try to phone him and report back.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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went past yesterday and the was a sign that the refrigeration had packed up and they would be opening again soon.
didn't think to look when i went past this morning.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I was only talking to Mr Capper afew days ago and he told me he was doing well and was hoping that now most of the shops in the centre are in use it would even get better as I know him well if he was going to pack up he would have told me.He also is a very good Dover football club support.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
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Things certainly do not sound very hopeful, I hope Peter manages to make contact with either Glyn or Paul so we can find out what is happening. I know Paul was complaining he had seen very few customers for the time of day last time I saw him.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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the charlton centre has never been so fully occupied so it is surprising if his trade is falling.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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I have left a message on Glyn's voicemail.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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Glyn called me back with the news that he has closed the shop permanently. A combination of increasing rent, murderous business rates, ever-increasing meat prices and a lack of footfall in the Charlton Centre have meant dwindling returns. The last straw was a monster electricity bill amounting to over £200 a week.
Glyn and Paul will concentrate in future on their other interests- raising cattle, pheasants, ducks etc., and training gun dogs.
We are very sorry to see them go but wish them all the best for the future.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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Well, this is sad news indeed. I have read nothing but high praise on these pages for this butchery business.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Thanks Peter, that is such a shame but in a way I am not all that surprised I know the overheads there were crippling and their main money came from the wholesale side of the business rather than the shop. How many more times will we hear high business rates have been a major factor regarding small business closure
I also wish Glyn and Paul well with their existing projects.
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Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
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oh well bang go's my christmass club money.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Brian, I think you have to give your details to the Charlton Centre manager and you will then get a cheque soon after.
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Guest 1694- Registered: 24 Feb 2016
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That's very sad news about the butchers. I popped by yesterday afternoon and saw for myself. Glyn has posted a notice in the window and all Christmas Club money will be refunded on request.
Wishing both Glyn and Paul all the very best. I'll miss our chats whilst buying all the meat. It'll be near impossible to find somewhere else with the same level of service and commitment to their customers as provided by Glyn.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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we get all the hot air from government about revitalising town centres, even getting celebrities involved but if they asked most traders what would help the most the answer would be lower business rates paid to government.
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O'Briens
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
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And Veness further up the road.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#14, quite right, everyone wants to pay less and business rates are the unfairest form of taxation, especially on empty buildings.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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15/16, I never find Veness and O'Brien have what I am looking for but Glyn usually did.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Which is why they were the best butchers in town, if they had not got what you wanted they would get it in specially.
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Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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poped up there this morning to see the centers manager,so got things sorted on that front.
futher news,farthingloe farm are opening a fruit and veg shop next to the old butchers shop.
and sleeybyze bed shop is opening tomorrow.