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18 April 2013

New Shops established

The Taste of Enterprise team are proud to announce that new businesses have established in Holyhead town centre with the help of the Empty Shop Initiative.  Recently, Mandi Lambert established ‘Needful Things’ offering Wiccan products from the gothic scene. The business also offers readings using angel cards, ribbons and crystal balls. The shop is in a great location to start trading but Mandi hopes to move to a bigger premise in the near future. She will be receiving further support by Menter Môn and Business Wales to develop the business.  ‘Clare’s Shoes & Accessories’ was opened by Clare Price. Originally from Holyhead town, Clare has worked within the industry for several years and loves offering her services to customers on a daily basis. With the support of Menter a Busnes and Môn Communities First, Clare opened her shop, which was a dream of hers for a long time.

21 December 2012

New exciting businesses established

As well the permanent shops that have succeeded in Holyhead, new businesses have been in established in the town centre over the recent months.  The ‘Cutting Room’ was opened during September 2012 by Taste of Enterprise client, Amie Griffiths. Amie worked very hard to refurbish the building whilst receiving business support by the project.  Another business that opened its doors to the public during September 2012 was ‘Sweet Memories Holyhead’. Lorraine Chafer-Jones received business support by the Taste of Enterprise project and Plas Cybi Partnership to open the sweet shop that has excited the residents of the town. The new shop has contributed greatly to the rise in foot fall within the town. 

21 December 2012

Permanent businesses continue to trade!

Empty Shops Initative  Over the past year, the taste of enterprise team have seen a substantial rise in the number of clients that complete their test trade period and progress to self-employment.  In 2011, Eden Emporium and Rozzy’s Rock Shop were opened with the assistance of the empty shop initiative and are still trading successfully to this day. Initially, 4 Taste of Enterprise clients open Eden Emporium but recently only 2, Helen Evans and Donya Legge, decided to continue with the venture and form a partnership. Both clients are working hard on a daily basis to promote the shop and sell a variety of products including cakes and jewellery for all occasions. Remember to visit the shop when visiting Holyhad or online via https://www.facebook.com/EdenEmporium.  Rozzy’s Rock Shop continues to provide musical products and services.

09 October 2012

Summer of Fun!

Many of the Taste of Enterprise current and past clients participated in every event organised by Plas Cybi Partnership and Anglesey Council over the summer. One of the most successful events was the Fun Day organised by Plas Cybi. As well as offering tasty cakes, previous Taste of Enterprise client, Donya Legge of Star Cakes also offered entertainment for children by providing Ben 10, Peppa Pig and Mickey and Mini Mouse mascots walking around Market Street. Star Cakes along with ‘Blod’ is located in Eden Emporium, which is the first shop to be open with the help and support of the Empty Shop Initiative. The shop is going from strength to strength, with the remaining two businesses working well together. Helen Evans of‘Blod’ is also developing and is continuing to sell a range of outfits and accessories  for every special occasions. Helen is now working on developing her new enterprise; creating jewellery using copper taken from Parys Mountain, Amlwch.

29 August 2012

Visit by Carwyn Jones A.M. to Holyhead / Siop y Porth

Cawryn Jones A.M. visited Holyhead yesterday. Taste of Enterprise Projectt staff and other local organisations were given the opportunity to explain the success of the Empty Shop Initiative. We presented before pictures of Holyhead's empty shops and gave the First Minister a tour of the newly refurbished shops. He saw a huge difference and is very supportive of our venture to expand the project. Hopefully we will have great news to report in the near future! 

28 February 2012

New shop open in Holyhead!

Another new shop has opened its doors in the town centre, proving that the “empty shop initiative” is going from strength to strength. With the support of Plas Cybi Partnership and Anglesey Council, Ffatri Fenter client, James Morgan has opened ‘Rozzy Rock Shop’. Over the past year James worked hard to organise gigs in local pubs and playing in his own band. He saw a gap in the market and approached the Taste of Enterprise – Ffatri Fenter to receive business support to turn the idea into reality. The current economic climate is making lives hard but with the co-operation of other local organisations, Taste of Enterprise is assisting clients to buck the downward trend by providing them with desirable retail opportunities and in turn help regenerate Holyhead town centre. 

14 December 2011

Late Night Christmas Shopping-Holyhead

Following the success of Ffatri client’s stalls on Holyhead high street during cruise ship visits of Summer 2011, we decided to contact the local organisations in Holyhead to organise Late Night Shopping in town. Consistent meetings between the Ffatri, Plas Cybi and BRAND helped to arrange contact with all local shops to ensure that their doors were open later every Thursday throughout Decemeber. Furthermore, Christmas events was organised for every Saturday over the Christmas period including Santa’s Grotto and festive refreshments.   

14 December 2011

Siop y Porth Gallery Open Day

Gallery Siop y Porth’s Open Day was held on Friday, November 25th. The day was organised by the Ffatri team and the artists exhibiting their artwork. Thanks to the variation of marketing by the local press, distribution of flyers and invitations we received a good turn out. The public, councillors and staff of other local organisations were very impressed and were glad to see the artists making the most of this opportunity. Delicious refreshments were served by former Ffatri client, Denice Joseph, who has opened Dee’s Deli on Holyhead’s high street. If and when you visit Holyhead and you feel peckish, visit her café!

14 December 2011

Empty Shop Initiative Progress

Due to the Ffatri’s co-operation with other organisations in Holyhead and Ffatri clients, a new client has decided to join the Empty Shop Initiative. At the moment, James Morgan is working towards moving into William Street, Holyhead to open the first Music Shop the town has seen in decades! For years, James has played in local bands and has now chosen to follow his dream of opening a music shop in town that will allow members of the community to use the practice room free of charge and offer support to local schools. James hopes the shop will be open by Christmas. So far a total of 4 shops have already open their door on Holyhead’s high street which has certainly improved the image and popularity of the town.

14 December 2011

4 Ffatri clients open their own shop!

As promised earlier in the year, the Ffatri have a positive update to report. Over the past year, Ffatri staff have been busy working alongside other enthusiastic organisation based in Holyhead to give their clients the opportunity to open their own shop. With the support of Plas Cybi and Anglesey Council, 4 Ffatri clients have joined forces to open ‘Eden Emporium’.  The business partners are: Jann Bell, who runs Môn Accessorize, Helen Evans, previous contestant of Menter a Busnes’s Dragon’s Den 2010, Donya Legge, who creates cakes that taste heavenly and Alison Doran with her business ‘Windswept’- using recycled material to create unique jewellery. All clients used the support by the Ffatri efficiently and they’ve worked successfully as a team in the hope that their new shop will go from strength to strength. Best of Luck to them!