Motion text
That this House acknowledges that David Farmer, of Farmer's Shoe Shop, and the Farmer Family are retiring and closing up shop after half a century; recognises with appreciation the announcement that Farmer's Shoe Shop in Newcastle-under-Lyme is closing after 50 years of contributing to the local economy in Newcastle-under-Lyme and North Staffordshire; remembers with gratitude David's parents, Frank and Sylvia Farmer, who opened the store back in 1975, first on Merrial Street and then Bridge Street; notes that Farmer’s Shoe Shop's final day of trading will be on Friday 14 November 2025 between 9am and 4pm with all remaining stock donated to St Giles’ Church; and sends its very warmest good wishes and grateful thanks to David Farmer and the Farmer family for their contribution to Newcastle-under-Lyme over the last half century.
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There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.