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.“TheHighStreetinNewport provides aspace wherevisitors, residents andbusinesses are able to mixfreely.

“Asone of thewidesthigh streetsin theUK, thepavements provideeasyaccessfor alland, with theHigh Street, thecobbles of St Mary’s Streetora visitto ourmarvellousIndoorMarket,it really does leavepeoplespoiltfor choice!

“Wehaveanamazing rangeof more than 45 independentshops

“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, Salthouseand DubarryofIreland 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 thanjustabout 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 visitwithbeautifulstained glasswindows andfascinating architecture

“We have free parking and businesses that aredementia-friendly anddog-friendly. Newportwelcomesyou whoever youare!

“Thismarket town is steeped 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 the town centre as aplacetovisit.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.Ajoy to be in andajoy to buyin.

“It’saquaintmedievaltown with architecture from down theages, when you 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.”