Stafford shops opening - Turning into a boom town?

Withnail

Withnail

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You giving Gareth the 'd' there Mr. Marwood?

Wait till the Greek Orthodox Church hears of this.

Filth.
 
Really?

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I am sure the pop up Halloween Shop will bring in lots of business into the town - they'll be gone before the Business Rates bill is due or, worse, it will become a pop up Christmas shop and still be gone before Business Rates hit them.
 
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Really? said:
I am sure the pop up Halloween Shop will bring in lots of business into the town - they'll be gone before the Business Rates bill is due or, worse, it will become a pop up Christmas shop and still be gone before Business Rates hit them.
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Is that not the point?
 
wildwood

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I'm not sure if it's been mentioned anywhere - but there's some kind of eaterie / cafe type thing going in the old Sony Centre / Truview / Euronics.

**edit - in Mill Street I should've said.
 
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Floss

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Anyone know what is opening in mills street in the old Electronics shop? it Is starting to be filled with tables and chairs
 
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Tumble weed said:
Maybe it'll be a seasonal tat shop, changing from Halloween, to Christmas, Valentine's, Easter, summer etc.
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Im suprised a shop of this type can sustain its self.

Who knew Staffordians spent so much money on Halloween, which is my opinion is the most dire and tragic celebration for no reason I have ever experienced.
 
Wormella

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pop80_uk said:
Im suprised a shop of this type can sustain its self.

Who knew Staffordians spent so much money on Halloween, which is my opinion is the most dire and tragic celebration for no reason I have ever experienced.
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Halloween is one on the biggest spending 'holidays' - second only to Christmas.
 
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pop80_uk

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Wormella said:
Halloween is one on the biggest spending 'holidays' - second only to Christmas.
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That's one of the saddest replies I have read in a while. If true (and I don't doubt it is) it is a sad reflection.

People will spend their money on a daft day, while really celebrates nothing, is fun for practically no one (forced fun) and encourages young people to act like morons.
 
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pop80_uk said:
That's one of the saddest replies I have read in a while. If true (and I don't doubt it is) it is a sad reflection.
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A quick Google suggests that Hallowe'en has now surpassed Saint Valentine's Day and has taken third place after Christmas, then Easter.
 
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6 year old loves Halloween. Dressing up and only knocking on doors with decorations - no harm done at all.
 
Glam

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My eldest doesn't celebrate Christmas, due to the over commercialization of the season. What he does do however, is decorate the house for Halloween, black tree with Nightmare Before Christmas tree decs. He then invites a select bunch of friends round, they all fill a tub or three up with sweets and wait.
 
Wormella

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pop80_uk said:
That's one of the saddest replies I have read in a while. If true (and I don't doubt it is) it is a sad reflection.

People will spend their money on a daft day, while really celebrates nothing, is fun for practically no one (forced fun) and encourages young people to act like morons.
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I think celebrating an ancient tradition that helps us consider the life cycle in it's entierity- while enjoying parties and dressing up is a fine thing to spend money on.

Of all of the celebrations during the year I always feel Halloween brings out the best in a community. Our street comes alive and people host parties. Some of the best Halloween parties I've ever been to have been Halloween parties.
 
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