Marple's main shopping centre is currently the star attraction in some new BBC comedy called White Van Man, starring Will Mellor. One of the locations is Hollins, a hardware shop where they seem to have disconsolate grumpiness down to a fine art. I remain loyal, but only tentatively.
Other new shops in the centre have popped up. Urban Gypsy is a new deli and cafe at the bleak end of Stockport Road. I wish them well, but it's not the best location. Further up on the right is a new bike shop, a terrific addition to the range of shops. On the restaurant side the Basmati Hut opposite Marple station is to become a Purple Pakora, part of an established chain of curry houses in south Manchester.
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"disconsolate grumpiness" - love it !don't give up on them just rise above it, we need the stock in the shop more than a smile.
We found that after we'd lived here for about 20 years, the disconsolate grumpiness occasionally gave way to a watery smile.......
How very odd. I've always found the Hollins hardware store people very helpful and pleasant but then I don't particularly want the person who is advising me on hammers and bath plugs to start wandering off into a conversation about my holidays/social life/car, etc. I agree with Mellorview, we need a shop like that. Try asking for DIY advice from the children who staff Wickes!
Its NOT Called Basmati Hut Its Just Called Basmati..
Hollins is great shop - a fantastic asset to Marple in my view. It's a treasure trove of home essentials.
The folk there are always very helpful, if a little smug about my lack of DIY knowledge, when I need anything.
Anyway give me honest grumpiness over fake joviality any day - gives the place character
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