02/01/2025
Hi everyone.. I mentioned in a previous post the very real possibility of closure loomed if business did not pick up, unfortunately this hasn’t happened so have had to make the gut wrenching decision to close the shop.
I have held on probably a little longer than I should, in a last effort to make it work over the festive period and It just hasn’t happened the way I had hoped. I hoped that Ongar would thrive and flourish the way all the small independent shops wanted- but footfall being a lot less this year even over the festive period has made it impossible for to continue.
Whilst I am heartbroken to loose my vision, my career and my dream, I am so grateful for all the support I have received since I opened and friends I have made along the way. I really do hope you will continue to support all the small independent businesses on your local high street as without you they cease to exist. Every purchase no matter how small counts, every penny, every share on social media, word of mouth recommendation are what keep them going. So please support where you can to keep our high street alive, as the independents need you more than ever and we as local residents need our high streets.
I will continue to sell my dried flowers in if she will have me and that’s something you all would like? #, I will keep you updated on that in due corse.
But as for now I will be having a closing down sale the week of the 21st January and will post opening hours etc for that week shortly . please keep your eyes peeled on here for more information
thank you to everyone that has ever walked through the door I will remember you all! Feeling sad and uncertain but hope Haus and hagan will be back soon, somewhere, somehow🙏🏻; below are some amazing small business that you can continue to shop with on Ongar high street.
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