‘Shop Local’ Plea As Non-Essential Businesses Re-Open
Written by HFM News on 12th April 2021
We’re being urged to show our support to Market Harborough’s High Street as non-essential shops and businesses re-opened today.
Their doors have been shut for over three months and a campaign is underway to encourage people to ‘shop local.’
Jarrod Burke owns Randalls Candy, which has re-located to new, bigger premises off Adam and Eve Steet.
He is also Chairman of Harbs Collective, which represents the town’s independent retailers, and spoke to Hfm:
Jarrod Burke of Randalls Pic: Andy Carpenter
Other new shops have opened in Market Harborough, including the Climate Shop on Church Street, selling air-conditioning for homes.
The easing of lockdown restrictions also means pubs and restaurants can serve customers outside and hair salons and gyms can open again.
Harborough Leisure Centre and Luitterworth Sport Centre have also re-opened this morning.
Matthew Hopkin is from operator Everyone Active:
The town centre today
Pic: Andy Carpenter
The Market Harborough Chamber of Trade is urging people to show their support to town-based shops and businesses.
Spokesperson Caroline George spoke to Hfm’s Nick Shaw
The Royalist on Western Avenue in Market Harborough has created a new outdoor area for customers
