February saw King’s Lynn butchers gain trade after a scandal, plus pancake races and business events in 2013 and 2015.
Let’s look back at February in local business news. This is from 2013 and 2015.
In 2013, Langham Glass moved to Fakenham. They went to a new place on Greenway Lane. They made glass since 1979. Tarquin Chaytors manages things there.
Also in 2013, butchers got more customers. A horse meat scandal made folks switch shops. Sargeant’s butchers saw a trade boost.
In 2015, The Lodge at Old Hunstanton re-opened. It had a big makeover. Gavin Wyeth manages the place. There’s a new bar area.
Also in 2015, Marshall Toyota had a fundraiser. Staff biked for Comic Relief at their store. They rode lots of miles.
In 2015, Lynn had pancake races. Teams raced in the Vancouver Quarter. They tossed pancakes while running.
Wilkinsons raced Burger King staff. Tesco Hardwick had a health event in 2015. NutriCentre hosted it.
Kids learned about being healthy. There were smoothies and trampolines. The Prince’s Trust volunteered at Sainsbury’s in 2015. They packed bags for Red Nose Day. They raised money for charity.
Drove Orchards had a change in management. Stephen Harrison took over the cafe. This happened in Thornham in 2015. A new cocktail bar opened at Princess Theatre in 2015. This happened in Hunstanton. They had a launch party.
Marmaris Restaurant donated to a hospice in 2015. It’s a Turkish place in Lynn. They gave money to the Lynn News appeal.