Quorn Business News

Alan Clarke - 50 years of service

On Saturday 8th July, J Wakerley and Son held a presentation dinner at The Quality Hotel in Loughborough, to show their appreciation to Alan Clarke for 50 years of service. This meal was greatly enjoyed by the Wakerley family and the staff.

Following the meal, Mr Ron Wakerley presented an engraved cut glass decanter and glasses to Alan Clarke and thanked him for his work and support to three generations of the local bakery family.

As you will imagine, there have been many changes over the last 50 years and those gathered enjoyed the chance to reminisce with "can you remember...."

Young Enterprise

Congratulations to enterprising Hannah Beckett, 11, and Harriet McHigh, also 11, who have set up a Pet Sitters service.

Pet Sitters is pet paradise for your small friend when they can't come away with you. Hannah and Harriet will look after rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, mice and other small pets.

If you want to know more about Pet Sitters call 414699 for more information.

Congratulations

To Paul and Jo from De Vol who were married at Quorn Parish Church in August. Paul and Jo (we think) are the first couple to hold a reception in the newly refurbished Village Hall.

Retirement Wishes

After many years running Quorn News on Loughborough Road , Mr & Mrs Sawjani have taken well deserved retirement. After all these years of early starts seven days a week, for 364 days a year, we wish them well in their retirement.

The shop has now closed and is being converted to residential accommodation but the business has been transferred to Bradley's Minimarket. This has now been renamed as Bradley's Convenience and News to reflect this new line of business.

David Mathews, the owner of Bradleys, has taken the opportunity to refurbish the front of the shop, including improving the access for those less agile. The smart new frontage is in line with the style of many other shops in the village. David hopes that customers, old and new, will appreciate this new service, and points out that paper deliveries continue to operate as before. He is also pleased to take special orders for any magazines.