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Oswaldtwistle Mill (in the North West) craft shop closing. 50% off everything.

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Battybird
Battybird Posts: 315 Forumite
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edited 24 June 2015 at 11:57AM in Crafting
Purely by accident, whilst browsing the internet, I found out about Oswaldtwistle shopping mill. (Postcode BB5 3 DE) We live just over 30 miles away, and didn't know it existed. I was delighted to find out it had a craft shop, then disappointed to find out that the craft shop is closing.

We visited it yesterday. The sale started approx. a week ago, so there aren't that many dies or embossing folders left, but there's loads and loads and loads of other stock left. (It's quite a spacious shop.)The assistant told me it will prob. close in 2 to 3 weeks. I believe the only items that aren't reduced by 50% are die cutting machines (and I didn't notice any, apart from the machines they use in demos ) and Hornby railway stuff.

If you are in the area, it is well worth a visit.

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  • LV_Sue
    LV_Sue Posts: 273 Forumite
    Didn't that used to belong to Dawn Bibby?
  • Battybird
    Battybird Posts: 315 Forumite
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    LV_Sue wrote: »
    Didn't that used to belong to Dawn Bibby?
    I don't think so. I've just googled and the postcode is different. (unless she then moved from her shop into the Mill?)

    Oswaldtwistle Mills has all sorts of different shops (like departments) inside, eg. Peacocks, Bonmarche, Pavers, The Works, and lots of others incuding eateries, furniture, bedding, curtains, aquatics, sewing centre and a sweet shop.

    There's a wildfowl and picnic area that is lovely, and a 12 hole mini golf. I think there's a children's indoor play centre. Looking at their website, there is a family funfair on this Sunday 28th June, so it will prob. be very busy.

    I enjoyed visiting and will go again. (and hope someone opens another craft shop.)
  • Battybird
    Battybird Posts: 315 Forumite
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    Although I was delighted to find this craft sale, it is so sad that this shop is closing and staff losing their jobs. I hope they are able to find jobs, maybe in another of the mill shops.
  • nearlyrich
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  • Battybird
    Battybird Posts: 315 Forumite
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    LV_Sue wrote: »
    Didn't that used to belong to Dawn Bibby?


    Apologies, LV Sue, I was wrong. I was told today that Dawn Bibby was at the mill before she had a shop.
  • qwiksave
    qwiksave Posts: 4,456 Forumite
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    Speaking of Dawn Bibby, has she given up crafting completely? Anyone know?
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  • Battybird
    Battybird Posts: 315 Forumite
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    edited 20 July 2015 at 1:06AM
    qwiksave wrote: »
    Speaking of Dawn Bibby, has she given up crafting completely? Anyone know?

    I heard that she had moved abroad, (Egypt I think?) to be with her boyfriend.


    Edited to say, that I've just read a blog were Dawn says she will be back working in the industry from September.
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