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17

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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The owl and the pussycat

A step back in time. I was mesmerised standing outside the Owl and the pussycat shop in Whitby.Whoever had dressed the window had a natural talent for creativity and flair, and I couldn't wait to step inside. Wishing you a Merry Christmas As I browsed, I overheard a lady who was purchasing her items waxing lyrical about the window display and how she and her husband were due to go home the day before, however, they had stayed an extra night to enable them to visit this shop as it was closed the previous day.How wonderful, I thought, and I…

Eastfield Garden Centre – A Magical Place ⛲️

15

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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Eastfield Garden Centre – A Magical Place ⛲️

A Christmas wonderland 🎄 If magical is what you are after this Christmas, then you won’t go wrong making a trip to the Eastfield Garden Centre. As I entered, I could see a selection of delicious cakes and scones, in the café area and I thought “well it would be rude not to”! After tea and scone which was so very yummy, I moved slowly down each aisle and was met with mouth-watering treats to fruit flavoured teas perfect for Christmas stockings. Bottles of Gin and Spiced Rum filled the shelves with a festive feel, a local Whisky tasting experience is…

Top 10 NYE Celebration’s Across the Coast

14

Dec

By Team LYC

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Top 10 NYE Celebration’s Across the Coast

Dust off your dancing shoes - we're getting ready to party here at Team LYC, and to save you the trouble, we've put together ten perfect places to celebrate and welcome the New Year in style! The Plough, Scalby This one is for the foodies! Enjoy a delicious 6-course menu with family or friends & raise a glass (or a fab cocktail) Places are limited so don't miss out! Brid Spa Are you ready to DISCO? Journey back to the '70s with a sensational live band and cast at Brid Spa. Enjoy classics from Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind…

13

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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Electrodec

Twinkling lights in the dark! If ever there is a time to stop a minute and think about a remarkable retailer, it's now. Walking down Victoria Road in Scarborough, I can see the lights in the window at Electrocdec, and I know I'm in for a real treat.Electrodec’s original founders Peter and Margaret also lived above the shop it has been family-run ever since. The shop has changed with the times. However, it's clear excellent customer service has been at the very heart of this place and still is, nothing is too much trouble. They have given us a truly…

11

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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Kemps on the Coast.

Don't miss this hidden gem! … There are so many things to see and shops to shop in the beautiful town of Whitby it's hard to know which direction to take.Walking across the swing bridge over the River Esk, admiring the views of the harbour and town I was feeling excited about finding another perfect gift and happy with myself for being so organised this year! As I stood at the crossroads, I noticed a sign which indicated that Kemps on the Coast was down a winding street to the right of me and today, this is where I'm heading.…

09

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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The Gentleman’s lifestyle Store

With a twist…… Furbellow & Co is a Gentleman's lifestyle store with a twist, nestled on Sandgate in the old part of the town of Whitby. Everything about the visual merchandising in this unique store is perfect.It is clear that hard work, creative skills and artistic design are at work at their very best in this beautiful shop. As I entered the shop, I felt immediately that it would be a truly unique experience, and It definitely was.The beautiful delicate aroma, coupled with the smell from the wood burner, filled my senses which were divine.I could see a big leather…

07

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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Lilly’s Treasures

Lilly's Treasures Handmade Gift Boutique Some of my family will ask me what I want for Christmas? I always answer this question the same way, and here's how. "I would love a surprise", I hear a quiet sigh, this does not seem to sit quite right. So I'm asked to give a clue as to what I need or want? I sigh this time, " a surprise would be lovely", the conversation will continue until I stop and think, mmm, do I need anything? Should I answer with "save your money, I'm ok" or "how much are you spending on…

05

Dec

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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The Perfect Gift. 🎁

From Perfect Places 😍 As a lover of independent retailers, I have always had a soft spot for Whitby and fancied a trip out to start off my Christmas Shopping. I think it's the charm of the cobbled streets and being able to discover unique gifts that I know would be perfect for my loved ones. I started off down Sandgate and the fabulous window displays at Doorstep Adventures caught my attention. On entering the shop I received a warm, friendly greeting that instantly made me feel welcome. Everything in the shop is displayed beautifully to inspire you, I knew instantly…

20

Oct

By Freya, lover of food and family days out x

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Autumn Family Fun at Playdale

The Yorkshire Coast has an abundance of experiences for young children and one of our favourite places to visit is Playdale Farm. Unlike a lot of attractions, you really can spend an entire day here and with activities both indoors and out, it's not weather dependant either (always a relief). Playdale Farm - Animals Following a visit with our toddler this week it was great to see they are continually investing and have revamped and reopened their indoor play barn and incorporated a new section inside with ride-on tractors suitable for various ages, perfect timing now the weather is drawing…

01

Oct

By Team LYC

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Spooky October!

(Pssst…Competition alert!) It's Friday - so it's time for another Top 5... and the weather is letting us know it is most definitely October, so here's our top 5 Halloween activities along the Yorkshire Coast. There are various schools of thought when it comes to Halloween - there's the celebration of light (e.g. pumpkin making) or there's the scare yourself silly theory. We think we've got both options covered here with something for everyone to look forward to. Harry’s Halloween Maze Harry’s Diner, Muston Garage, Scarborough Rd, Muston, Filey YO14 0EH. This is definitely one for the ‘scare yourself silly’ brigade!…