Clarks Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hi everyone, My first post on here. I'm Les, the owner of Clarks Hardware in Nelson, Lancs. I would like to use this opportunity to inform members of the forthcoming opening of our new train department within the existing shop. We are almost there. Stock is arriving daily,the paint is drying, coffee machine due to be plugged in etc. I will give an update on the actual day asap. In the meantime we are looking for additional staff, either full or part time. Email address for anyone interested is :-ga.clark0@googlemail.com Thanks Les. 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted May 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2019 It seems like a good time to get into the business - lots of eagerly anticipated new models and lots of interest in the hobby. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Good luck Les, any advice needed give me a call. Barry 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Welcome and good luck in your venture. Cheers, Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve22 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 A brave venture, Les. I hope it proves a real success for you. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Someone mentioned it down club last week. Pity I did no see this post before going down club today. A new model shop in the area is good for the hobby. I ran(or attempted to run) the model shop at Duke Bar(Burnley) in its final 3 years, so know it is not easy, especially on your own. At least having a business there already, one which works well with model railways, is a benefit. There may be lots of nice new items just coming out, but it is the bread and butter items that make the money and attract modellers in time and time again. Just being open when you say you are is important(locals will know what I mean!) and make sure you can deliver what you promise. I like the sound of a coffee machine, as model shops can be a good meeting point for local modellers. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 On 07/05/2019 at 07:27, Clarks said: Hi everyone, My first post on here. I'm Les, the owner of Clarks Hardware in Nelson, Lancs. I would like to use this opportunity to inform members of the forthcoming opening of our new train department within the existing shop. We are almost there. Stock is arriving daily,the paint is drying, coffee machine due to be plugged in etc. I will give an update on the actual day asap. In the meantime we are looking for additional staff, either full or part time. Email address for anyone interested is :-ga.clark0@googlemail.com Thanks Les. Good luck! Don’t forget to let Adrian at ukmodelshops know. Makes a change from telling him yet another shop has gone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepallant Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 That's great news getting a new shop in Lancashire. Best of luck! Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted May 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2019 Good to see news of a new model shop opening up. Sadly not in my area, but best wishes for the future! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarks Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi all, I can't believe it was early May when I made that first post to announce our intention to open a new model railway shop. Well, we are more or less finally there. A few little glitches along the way, but that was to be expected. Now open and ready to steam. No website yet ( one of the glitches) but ready to greet customers, browsers & the curious. Address is ;- The Model Train Centre at Clarks Hardware, Every Street, Nelson, BB97LS. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted July 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2019 Not that close to me but on the other hand very close to my "I'm fed up of the M6" route up to Cumbria... I'll definitely stop off on the way at some point. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarks Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just a quick message to announce that we have added the DCC Concept's brilliant range of products to our portfolio of track accessories. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 On 31/07/2019 at 22:53, Clarks said: Just a quick message to announce that we have added the DCC Concept's brilliant range of products to our portfolio of track accessories. Stick it on ukmodelshops.com if you haven’t already . My and I know others’ first port of call when venturing to a new town! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37038 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I have just spent a nice half hour browsing the shop (and making a couple of small purchases). The shop is well stocked and the future plans look good. Together with the traditional hardware shop below, you'd be hard pressed to leave without something! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 On 24/07/2019 at 22:09, Clarks said: Every Street, Nelson, BB97LS. Isn't that by Dire Straits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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