Shops open up new units in Buckley shopping precinct

Buckley Mayor Cllr Charles Cordery was on hand in the Buckley precinct to cut the ribbons and declare each shop officially open.

First up was Glamour House, which has moved into the centre from its original Padeswood Road location in the town.

Inside Glamour House, in Buckley Shopping Centre.

The womenswear retailer is run by Kate Jones, who has already seen plenty of new faces through the doors.

The 39-year-old said: "We've always been busy, and have a good client base. We're looking forward to welcoming customers old and new.

"Ultimately we want to cater for women of all ages and sizes but at affordable prices."

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Inside Glamour House, in Buckley Shopping Centre.

And it's a family affair, as Kate's mum, Gay Smith and daughter Mia Jones are both involved.

Kate and Gay, who battled breast cancer earlier this year, choose the stock together, making sure they cover a range of styles to suit various tastes.

As well as casual-wear, spacious Glamour House has upped the glam, and is now also home to occasion-wear suitable for weddings and the races, an a selection of accessories.

John William Hair, situated inside Glamour House, Buckley.

Another new addition to the shop is hairdresser John William, who is running a salon space at Glamour House.

Having worked in Buckley for the last five years, the 35-year-old from Chester is looking forward to developing the new stylish set up with Kate.

Next door is Shazs Shabby Chic, which initially started in the town four years ago as part of a pop-up shop.

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Shazs Shabby Chic is opened in Buckley Shopping Cenre, with, from left: Cerys Walter, Sharon Beck, Martin Beck, Tegan Evans, Kay Rathbone and Cllr Charles Cordery.

Owned and run by Sharon Beck, the store offers personalised and artisan gifts, foods and jewellery. It is also home to Shelby's Place, a community interest project.

Shelby's Place provides children's messy play and workshops, as well as hosting groups such as knit and natter. Another new addition is the attached wellness centre.

Inside Shazs Shabby Chic.

Sharon, who has a background as a carer, said: "The wellness centre has counsellors for both children and adults, we will offer therapists and treatments such as reiki. It's a place for people to feel safe, be social and offer a sense of community."

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The new wellness centre is opened in Buckley Shopping Cenre, with, from left: Tegan Evans, Sharon Beck, Nicola Bythyn, Joanne Evans, Cllr Charles Cordery, Kay Rathbone, Cerys Walter and Martin Beck.

Both Kate and Sharon are excited about what's next but are equally as supportive for each other's venture as they are for their own.

Welcoming both business to the precinct, Mayor Cllr Cordery added: "It's been quite a transformation since Kate took her unit on to make it special, and it is a bold step for Sharon to branch out into different things.

"These are two vibrant businesses, right next door to each other, that enhance the precinct, and that I hope the people of Buckley will support."