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Fashion Retailer Makes a Big Impression
An independent ladies fashion retailer in Bargoed town centre has just celebrated its 25th anniversary. Impressions ladies fashions, which is run by mother and daughter Gloria and Nicola Kelk, is famed for its eye-catching window displays which brighten up shoppers days. Impressions was originally relocated at 38 Hanbury Road before it moved to its current shop opposite the new library. Gloria Kelk says: “We would like to thank all of our customers both past and present. I believe that independent retailers still have a place on our high streets as we offer great service and customers really appreciate us. The important thing is for people to still support local businesses”
Beautician Opens Salon in Her Home Town
A local beautician Donna Parker has realised her dream of owning her own business by opening a new beauty salon in Bargoed town centre. ‘Donna’s Beauty Cwtch‘ is located in Hanbury Road opposite the library and offers a range of beauty treatments. Donna said: “I have 18 years of experience in the beauty industry and my dream was always to open a salon in Bargoed as its my home town. We’ve only been open a short time but the response from customers has been fantastic”
Community Project Expands in Caerphilly Town Centre
The LoveCaerphilly community project is expanding into a vacant café situated next door to its current premises at the top of Cardiff Road. The LoveCaerphilly Family Coffee House is scheduled to open on Valentines Day (14th February) and is the latest phase of the outreach project which works with local families to provide help and support running groups and courses including: Parent and Baby Groups, Parent and Toddler Groups, Kids Clubs and Finance Management / Healthy Living courses. Project Manager Jeremy Davey said: “The new coffee house will support our groups and courses; our aim is to provide the people we are supporting with the very best facilities at the heart of their community. This is an exciting time for LoveCaerphilly as we build on a hugely successful first year and begin to expand the project” For more information go to the projects Facebook page http://FB.com/LoveCaerphilly
Still Blooming in Caerphilly after 60 Years!
This year S. Jones Florist celebrates 60 years in Caerphilly town centre. Located in Cardiff Road the family run business is now run by the 3rd generation of the Jones family. Neil Jones who runs the business with his brother Anthony commented: “In the last 60 years Caerphilly has changed a lot, but the business my grandfather built is still here. My brother and I are proud that our business is an independent greengrocer and florist that offers great customer service and we would like to thank all our customers for their loyalty over the years”