Independent thinking MAYSONS Home to designer labels including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Paul Smith and many more, Maysons is constantly evolving its brand profile to ensure it offers the most relevant and creative fashions for both men and women. The Westgate Arcade store is one of three in the business, and prides itself on having a great reputation for customer service. • Westgate Arcade. 01733 342347. www.vohoclothing.com
THE OCULIST The place to see and be seen, The Oculist is an independent boutique opticians that celebrates its 10th birthday in November and provides the latest in cutting-edge niche engineered eyewear, exceptional eye care and a highquality choice of contact lenses. Owner and optometrist director Gerry Sondh has created a casual, friendly-feeling store that nevertheless offers the very highest standards of customer service, the likes of which are rarely seen on the high street – his investment in state-ofthe-art technology puts the experience of having an eye examination on a par with being a private-clinic patient. And, once your prescription is determined, dispensing opticians Rob Gilbert (who’s also the Westgate Arcade shop manager) and Hannah Castle will help you choose from the 1000plus frames and sunglasses that are in stock – designer names on the shelves here include Ray-Ban, Prada, Dior, Tom Ford, Adidas and Roberto Cavalli. So successful is The Oculist that Gerry has recently opened a second store, Glimpse, in Birmingham in partnership with an old Uni friend. But the Peterborough store remains a firm focus for his attention – his next plan is to create a customer lounge upstairs: “the personal shopper experience at Harvey Nichols is what I’m aiming for,” he says. Gerry loves the collection of quirky independent businesses that surround his own and says: “This arcade should be the independent hub of the city. The big brands in Peterborough are great, but the independents are necessary to give the city a soul.” • Westgate Arcade. 01733 555621. www.theoculist.com
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P KAI HAIR
STEPHEN DIGGLE GOLDSMITHS
Kai Wan, Director of P.Kai Hair Peterborough, is an award-winning stylist as well as a well-respected photographer in the hairdressing industry. His Westgate Arcade salon provides bespoke hairdressing services as well as a retail area where clients can purchase luxury, salonapproved products “I started the P.Kai Hair salon almost 15 years ago and opened this branch nine years ago,” he says. “After running a successful ‘out of town’ salon, we decided we would like a branch in the city centre… we love the individual and independent vibe that Westgate Arcade offers; with the boutique stores and passionate, often family-run retailers it provides an intimate setting for our clients and a good support network with our neighbours.” • Westgate Arcade. 01733 358825. www.pkai.co.uk
A family-run business with shops in Peterborough and the historic town of Oakham, Stephen Diggle Goldsmiths offers beautiful jewellery at realistic prices, combined with exceptional service. Specialising in diamonds and platinum, the team has a combined 100 years’ experience. The store offers a remodelling and repair service, sells pre-owned as well as new jewellery, and skilled staff are on hand to help customers create one-of-a-kind, unique pieces that are sure to become the heirlooms of the future. • Westgate Arcade. 01733 345757.
FUSION FLAIR
Discover the latest in costume jewellery, accessories, ethnic homeware and gifts, at prices to suit every budget. • Westgate Arcade. 07935 011186.
THE RIGHT TIME
Looking for a new timepiece? The Right Time is a watch and clock specialist carrying classic brands such as Citizen, Rotary, Seiko, Sekonda, Casio as well as DKNY, FCUK, and Diesel • Westgate Arcade. 01733 555499.
Make time to pop in and see Adriano Mifsud, Filomena Mifsud and Carmine Mangieri at Express Watch Repairs
EXPRESS WATCH REPAIRS Taking the hassle out of fixing straps and batteries, the team at Express Watch Repairs get to work while you wait. And if you’re after something new and statement-making, there’s an exceptional collection of 9ct yellow and white gold and silver jewellery on offer here too. Established in 1982, the business has been in Westgate Arcade for 30 years and is a renowned specialist in second-hand watches, their sale and servicing – if you’re after a Rolex, Omega or Breitling, this is the place to go. • Westgate Arcade. 01733 310309. NEED A QUICK FIX? Fast Stitch (01733 562320) will take care of all your clothing repair and alteration needs, with services including zip replacements, alterations for dresses, skirts, jeans, trousers, jackets, coats, curtains, bedding and leathers, plus a full fitting service. Or seek out Phone Trader, close to the Westgate entrance to the arcade, for all those niggling mobile repairs or new-case needs.
IMPRESSION HOLIDAYS Hassle-free holidays and days out are the specialist subject for family-run Impression Holidays. No more arguments about which direction to take or where best to park – book a break by coach and you’ll arrive at your destination ready to have fun! There’s an impressive range of events and destinations lined up for autumn and winter, including Norfolk’s popular Thursford Christmas Spectacular, and Katherine Jenkins at the Royal Albert Hall – and all holidays of three days or more include a home collection service from areas including Peterborough, the Deepings, Stamford, Bourne, March, Ramsey, Huntingdon, St Ives and Sawtry. • Westgate Arcade. 01733 267025. www.impressionholidays.com