RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted October 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2018 Really sorry to read about this closure. Gee Dee is part of my history and one of the "old" names in the business. I used to use this shop when I was a teenager in Nottingham when it was a "must" to visit after catching the bus to the City on Saturdays. Unfortunately (for me) that was over 50 years ago and it is too far away to use now. Very sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted October 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2018 I called in today, there is a 20% sale on lots of items, a lot of Hornby coach deals available, other 00, N, book offers. They say they'll be closing early December. Removing another reason to go into Nottingham! Anyone been to the Broadmarsh Centre recently? Best avoided. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2018 Anyone been to the Broadmarsh Centre recently? Best avoided. 'twas always the case ...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejstubbs Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Removing another reason to go into Nottingham! Was there ever more than one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKPR Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Was there ever more than one? Selectadisc (also gone) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 When I was in today the staff were saying 3rd November was closing day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Selectadisc (also gone) The one on Arkwright Street before the old meadows were swept away? A large chunk of my vinyl collection came from there. Wonder if there'll be further reductions at Gee Dee before closing day? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Selectadisc (also gone) When I was a student in Nottingham, we called it Selectascratch, referring to the quality of its second-hand stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2018 When I was a student in Nottingham, we called it Selectascratch, referring to the quality of its second-hand stock. Yup, HMV was the only reason to go near the Broadmarsh Centre LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted October 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) The one on Arkwright Street before the old meadows were swept away? A large chunk of my vinyl collection came from there. Wonder if there'll be further reductions at Gee Dee before closing day? And, of course, in the early sixties there was Arkwright Model shop. Bit of a cave like place as I remember (possibly wrongly) but I bought my first and second Triang Jinties there. Not sure which year it closed. Edit: Just realised that it was actually called Attenborough Model Railways. Found this link: https://picturethepast.org.uk/image-library/image-details/poster/NTGM018610/posterid/NTGM018610.html Edited October 21, 2018 by highpeakman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2018 Don't forget Skills on Peverill Street, with the blue footprints on the floor that lead you from one part of the shop to the other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richscylla Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I'm thinking of heading to the shop tomorrow morning on my way from Bristol to Doncaster. Is there still a lot of stock there? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 And, of course, in the early sixties there was Arkwright Model shop. Bit of a cave like place as I remember (possibly wrongly) but I bought my first and second Triang Jinties there. Not sure which year it closed. Edit: Just realised that it was actually called Attenborough Model Railways. Found this link: https://picturethepast.org.uk/image-library/image-details/poster/NTGM018610/posterid/NTGM018610.html Attenborough model railways moved to premises on Derby road, possibly as part of a stationary business, if I recall correctly. May have moved before the Meadows redevelopment, I don't recall seeing the shop when I used to go to Selectadisc, then again I'd lost all interest in railways at the time. Saw the Derby road shop after I started driving so that would be 1971 or later. The owner was certainly doing shows still in the mid 70s. The AMR locospotters club, at least I think that was it's name, was based at the shop. Did a good few shed bashing trips with my dad on their tours. They also organised a special train called the Don-Yor-Dar flyer hauled by the Midland Compound. I still have the tickets for that somewhere I think. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted October 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2018 I'm thinking of heading to the shop tomorrow morning on my way from Bristol to Doncaster. Is there still a lot of stock there? Rich There was quite a lot of Hornby, esp coaches & Bachmann, last Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovbulleid Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I was in there yesterday, it was looking very sorry for itself but the shelves are not yet bare and there are plenty of bargains left over. Apparently the original owner has been running it for 72 years and is now 88, the doors are expected to close between the 15th of January and the start of February. I went in and took advantage of their 20% off everything- I could have spent even more if I wasn’t trying to keep my engine numbers down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted December 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2018 I was in there yesterday, it was looking very sorry for itself but the shelves are not yet bare and there are plenty of bargains left over. Apparently the original owner has been running it for 72 years and is now 88, the doors are expected to close between the 15th of January and the start of February. I went in and took advantage of their 20% off everything- I could have spent even more if I wasn’t trying to keep my engine numbers down. That must be unbelievably soul-destroying for the owner - seeing a lifetime's work slowly being destroyed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovbulleid Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 That must be unbelievably soul-destroying for the owner - seeing a lifetime's work slowly being destroyed The amazing thing is that this is a well-stocked model shop covering a range of hobbies in a prime city location, with no shortage of clientele to keep it going. What it needs is an owner to take it into the next 72 years of operation. It has recently featured on local television which apparently brought in a number of new clients, which in conjunction with GMRC should have given it a future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 The amazing thing is that this is a well-stocked model shop covering a range of hobbies in a prime city location, with no shortage of clientele to keep it going. What it needs is an owner to take it into the next 72 years of operation. It has recently featured on local television which apparently brought in a number of new clients, which in conjunction with GMRC should have given it a future. The business is a very viable one, unfortunately the asking price meant that, unless you had a lot of capital behind you, it would have meant a substantial loan to meet the asking prices long with the purchase of stock at value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgilbert2 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 How very sad to read this, Gee Dee's was my childhood shop until my family moved away from Nottingham in the 80's. I wish everyone at the shop health and good luck for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Don't forget Skills on Peverill Street, with the blue footprints on the floor that lead you from one part of the shop to the other Ah, Skills. I have very happy memories of my Dad and I visiting there as well as Gee Dee’s many a loco and piece of rolling stock purchased from both! Both shops gave friendly service and were more preferred by me and Dad than Beatties. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE 8SVT Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Gee Dee Models have now closed Monday - Friday. They are open this Saturday 09th February from 10 am - 4.00 pm to clear remaining stock. They may be open the following Saturday 16th February, this will depend on remaining stock and staff being available (check there website nearer the time) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 What a massive loss this is. So sad. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE 8SVT Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) On 08/02/2019 at 16:47, EE 8SVT said: Gee Dee Models have now closed Monday - Friday. They are open this Saturday 09th February from 10 am - 4.00 pm to clear remaining stock. They may be open the following Saturday 16th February, this will depend on remaining stock and staff being available (check there website nearer the time) Latest news RE:- Gee Dee Models They will be open on the following dates: Tuesday 12th February Saturday 16th February Tuesday 19th February Saturday 23rd February opening hours are 10.00am-4.00pm on these days only,phone calls will only be answered between these hours on the above dates. please note that the store will be closed on the following weekdays Mon/Wed/Thu & Friday. will advise if any changes, or if any dates beyond the 23rd Feb. was asked to post this by a member of staff. Edited February 10, 2019 by EE 8SVT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looks like I'll be able to make one final visit next week during half term, via East Midlands Trains HST.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassInTheSky Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 They have finally closed, but the web site says that some of their former staff bought the remaining stock and hope to open a shop. Let's hope so. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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