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8 Hunstanton Town & Around July 2016 Tel: 01485 533422 email: editor@townandaround.net
Sir Henry highlights growing businesses

Chatting in the Barbers

Three years ago Mary Portas Trying out the barber’s chair
reviewed Britain’s High Streets at Sir Henry said: “The refurbish-
the behest of the Government and ment at Jack’s Gentlemen’s
she reported on the obstacles that Barbers is really impressive; Henry in the You Cook shop with Joanne and Richard
small businesses faced when they before it was four fairly ordinary
were growing. offices in a bad conversion that
Since her report business own- have been transformed into a fan- Success for Scent with
ers across the country have tastically equipped Barber’s shop
changed and adapted, but what with real atmosphere.” Love & The Norfolk Deli
about Hunstanton? Sir Henry Next stop for Sir Henry was
Bellingham was in the town on across the road at You Cook that
Saturday visiting two local busi- opened this spring and owners
nesses that are growing, because, Richard Atkinson and Joanne The very first Muddy Stilettos Awards for businesses in Norfolk took
he says, of their competitive and Hull Barker were keen to show place over the last few weeks where customers were invited to vote
innovative spirit. their cookware and kitchen essen- for their favourite businesses in a wide and varied number of cate-
Established in 2001, Jack’s tials in their bright and welcom- gories. Following an initial round of votes, the top five businesses in
Gentlemen’s Barbers relocated to ing shop, and Sir Henry left with a each category (those who had accumulated the most votes) were
the Annex adjacent to the Town bag full of purchases! pitched against each other in the finals where customers were asked to
Hall in September of 2015. The “What I really like about the vote again, this time whichever business received the highest number
building, having previously two businesses that I’ve visited of votes would win.
housed offices and the today is the fact that they are both Considering this was a county-wide award, Hunstanton businesses
Coastguards underwent a total innovative, absolutely dedicated were superbly represented in the following categories:
refurbishment and the result is a to their customers and each of Best Bakery – Moss Bakers
gentlemen’s emporium in them has made an investment into Best Children’s Business – Paint Me Ceramics
Victorian style designed by owner Hunstanton. Best Deli – The Norfolk Deli
Jack Schmollmann. “If Hunstanton is to thrive it Best Family Attraction – Rainbow Park
Showing Sir Henry around the must have quality businesses like Best Florist – Scent with Love
premises Jack explained that his these; they are the lifeblood of a Best Theatre – Princess Theatre
major challenge was finding staff, coastal town and I sincerely hope Over seven days votes were cast online and progress was visible
both trainee and qualified barbers, that local people recognise the for all to see. Finally, on the 14th June the winners were announced
to satisfy the ever increasing investment these two businesses with The Norfolk Deli and Scent with Love winning their respective
demand for gentlemen’s groom- have made and support them.” Sir categories.
ing. Henry added.