Spoilt forchoicein an area rich in history

MATTHEWPANTER matthew.panter@mnamedia.

Atownrichinhistory and stores whichwill leaveyou ‘spoilt forchoice’,the chamber’schairperson KarenWoodcock says theShropshiretownisone to be proudofand canreallythrive, moving forward.

Marvellous

“It’sawonderful town,” she said.“TheHighStreet in Newport provides aspace wherevisitors, residents andbusinessesare able to mixfreely.

“Asone of thewidesthigh streetsinthe UK,the pavements provideeasyaccess forall and, with theHigh Street,the cobbles of St Mary’s Streetora visitto ourmarvellousIndoorMarket, it really does leave people spoilt for choice!

“Wehaveanamazing rangeof morethan45independentshops

“Newport offers awidechoice forshoppersfrommusic shops, artgalleries,home decor, soft furnishings, fashion, jewellery, bicycles,antiquesand collectibles, fabulous food andgifts which make perfectpresentsfor friends andfamily. And, of course,we have shopsstockingwell-known brands such as Sophie Allport, Cath Kidston, Fairfax&Favor, Salthouse andDubarry of Ireland andmanymore.

“Our picturesque market town is also home to majorstoresincludingWaitrose, Boots, Peacocks, B&Mtomention afew.Why wouldyou go anywhere else?”

Many saytowncentresneed to be much more than justabout shopsnow,but more of awhole experience

AndKaren added: “Our beauti- fulcanal will providealeisurely walk andyou will be rewarded with an arrayofwildlife.

“St Nicholas Church,located in thecentre of town,isaninteresting visitwithbeautiful stained glasswindows andfascinating architecture

“Wehavefreeparking andbusinesses that aredementia-friendly anddog-friendly. Newportwelcomesyou whoeveryou are!

“Thismarkettownissteeped in historywithbeautifularchitecture andsomanyfantastic events each year.”

Sheadded: “Itreallyisagreat placetobe.”

Range of services what makes theareasogreat

“A services powerhouse with everything you can’tbuy online!”

Newportcouncillor TimNelsonisamong thosechampioning thetowncentre as aplace to visit.And he says itsservicesare a keyaspectofwhatmakes it an importantgo-to place.

“Hairdressers, barbers, beauty,tanning, financialservices, medical, property andlegal ser- vices–the rangeand qualityis breathtaking,and allfocussed on helpingyou

“There arewonderful individual food stores,charming indoor market andatraditional butchers.Newport is athing of beauty.A joy to be in andajoy to buyin.

“It’sa quaint medieval town with architecture from down theages,whenyou canbuy the latest hairstyle, andthe most fashionableindependentgifts. It hasanold-fashioned feel,but not in thesense of out-of-date, insteadmorethatthere is tangiblefriendlinessand community

“Peoplestill know each other andsmile,theywelcome newcomers on theHighStreet and in theshops.Visitors always remark that everyone is so friendly.”