Pottery Basement

The Pottery basement has recently undergone a huge transformation. The shop has moved from the basement to ground level and the result is doing wonders for the business. The shop front has been restored and designed to reflect the architectural character of the Edwardian times and looks very impressive. The business is run by husband and wife team David and Anita Bradshaw and the shop has been in their family for almost 40 years.

Inside the shop is a huge choice of china, crystal, cutlery, pictures, frames and gifts. There is also a wonderful arrangement of unusual teapots to serve your tea in style and over 2000 china mugs!

With Christmas just around the corner The Pottery Basement will soon be selling all sorts of traditional and modern pieces that will make great presents for loved ones.

David Bradshaw said: “Since we have reopened the shop feedback has been really positive from local people who are our regulars, and also from visitors and tourists. We pride ourselves on giving a personal and informative service for all of the products that we sell. “

“I have invested a lot of time and effort into improving the shop and improving the look of Morecambe. I think that Poulton is improving and I hope other local business owners feel the same way about improving the look of their shops as I think that we will all benefit. If anyone wants any advice or if I can pass on the benefit of my experience from renovating my shop, I would love to help them.”

The Pottery Basement
2-4 Skipton Street,
Morecambe
LA4 4AR

Tel: 01524 417456
Web: http://www.potterybasement.co.uk (keep visiting as it is regularly updated)

Open 7 days a week:
Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm

Willis Florists

Willis Florist started in 1934 by Isabel Willis and has continued to run as a family business ever since. Kath McVernon, who will be celebrating 35 years in the business on 30th November, currently runs the business. As a celebration of the 35-year milestone, Kath would like to invite all customers, past and present, to the shop for an anniversary drink of wine and there will also be 30% reductions on all stock on that day.

Willis Florists cater for all occasions and stock a wide variety of flowers, fresh and artificial. They also offer the worldwide ‘Interflora’ service. They have stock arriving daily bringing fresh flowers from around the world to Morecambe.

Kath has said this year has been particularly busy with weddings, and has just designed the flower arrangements for her Son’s wedding. She particularly enjoys weddings and this years’ trend seems to be for more modern hand-ties. However, she has also designed flowers for Royal occasions and visits to Morecambe. When she is not too busy running her shop, Kath is rubbing shoulders with members of the Royal family. In particular Kath remembers when she had to provide arrangements for the opening of the Post House Hotel on Caton Road. She said: “We were invited to provide the flowers for this special occasion. Prince Charles was there and all of the girls wanted to know who would get to sit next to him for dinner. A London chef cooked the food, it really was a superb day.”

Willis Florists are based at
79-81 Queen Street, Morecambe.
Tel: 01524 410169.

Opening hours are:
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday - 9am - 1pm