North Shoes continues legacy of family footwear business
At the end of July, Oundle’s longest-serving business was sold to Lincolnshire’s North Shoes. R C Cotton and Sons Ltd had traded in the Market Place since 1871. North Shoes,…
Impact of Revalued Business Rates on the Market Place
On the first of April, revalued business rates were put in place for the first time in seven years. These are based on the rental value of a business’ premises.…
Early Look at Marina Plans Promising Exciting Developments
The exciting plans for a marina village next to Barnwell Country Park are becoming ever more a reality as the planning for the development of the marina progresses slowly, but…
The Hub Brings Social Focus to the North Side of Town
Since its opening in September 2015 as part of the £1m refurbishment of Fletton House, the Hub has provided a new café venue for Oundle residents who are looking for…
AGA Shop Opens at The Wharf
The Great British Bake Off winner, Francis Quinn was in Oundle in late November to officially open Oundle’s AGA shop at The Wharf on Station Road. The new shop in…
30 Years at the Helm of The Ship
On Thursday 19th November, The Ship Inn played host to around 250 guests as Andy and Rob Langridge celebrated the 30 year anniversary of their ownership with a big party.…
A Slice of Salerno’s
The pizza industry has taken Oundle by storm, and who else to lead the way than the Salerno family, who have been serving up Italian food for over 20 years.…
Brewbabu Serves Up Specialty Teas and Coffees
New to the café culture scene, Brewbabu has introduced to Oundle unique methods of blending, brewing and serving tea and coffee. As a ‘boutique brew bar’, it stocks many exciting…
The Healing Touch With Thai Massage
Sa-Bai-Gai, a traditional Thai medical massage parlour, is one of the latest businesses to open in Oundle. Owners Pen and Mick Lewis had been offering Thai massage for six years…
Market Place in Transition
There is no doubt that the way we use our high streets is changing, and small businesses have to work harder to attract and retain customer loyalty. The government has…
