Ozzy and Fiyero Card shop closing its doors

THE Scribbles card shop at the lower end of Wells High Street is closing at the end of January.

Owner Gordon Smith says that he cannot compete with retailers further up the High Street, and can no longer afford to keep the business going.

“It’s heart-breaking,” he said. “It’s been my life for the past eight years.”

The shop has been part of Wells life for more than 30 years. As well as greetings cards, it sold gifts, balloons and chocolates, and attracted customers from a wide radius.

“People don’t realise how much it costs to run a shop,” said Gordon. “I can’t compete with the likes of the Card Factory.

“Thank you to all my regular customers who have supported me over the years.”

He added: “I have enjoyed being part of the wonderful Independent quarter of Wells and wish all my fellow Independents the very best of luck in the future.

“I hope people continue to support the little businesses before they become a thing of the past.”

Gordon has no immediate plans about what he will do next.