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Aug 2020
In Pateley Bridge there are signs of a gentle retail revival after the devastating impact of coronavirus.
This week, a bakers shop returned, adding to the two butchers, the oldest sweet shop in England and many other independent businesses, including cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways, that occupy the High Street.
In February, The Old Bakehouse, which had traded at the foot of the High Street for many years, closed its doors.
Now, six months later, new owners have refurbished the premises re-ordered the layout to cater for social distancing requirements and called their shop Yorkshire Born & Bread.
During the coronavirus crisis the Spar shop has provided a central hub for free home deliveries made to people living in self-isolation throughout the Pateley Bridge area - a service supported by volunteers, including staff from the Bewerley Park outdoor learning centre.
Lee Chandler, said:
The Chandler family, who were born, bred and educated in Nidderdale and proud of their Yorkshire roots, clearly don't mind a challenge.
Tilly, told the Stray Ferret:
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