'Something new every time' - sweet shop to open in former Penwortham Post Office
“We’re looking to get ranges that you don’t see everwhere.”
A recently-closed Post Office site will reopen tomorrow as a sweet shop.
Cop Lane Post office - which fronted onto Pope Lane, Kingsfold - closed its doors permanently at the end of July.
But the premises have not stayed empty for long - with the owners seeing an opportunity for a new offering in Kingsfold and deciding to plough investment into Sweet Post.
Owner Aadil Inayat said: “There’s going to be a massive selection of sweets. We’ve got more than 100 lines of pick and mix, there’s retro sweets, and worldwide treats.
“There’s American, Japanese, Australian and Korean treats, and every week we’re going to be doing limited stock drops on unusual lines, so that there’s something new every time you come in. We’re looking to get ranges that you don’t see everwhere.”
As well as sweets, chocolates and soft drinks, Sweet Post will also carry a big selection of balloons and cards, and they’re hoping to expand their party line and seasonal offerings, such as Halloween items and toys.
Aadil added: “It’s nice for the area to have the shop back in use so quickly, and to offer something a bit different. It’s been a busy six weeks, but we’re looking forward to opening and seeing everyone.”
The shop will open around 2pm on Friday, September 25, staying open till around 8pm.
Why did the Post Office close?
In July a Post Office spokesperson said: “Cop Lane Post Office is currently operated by a temporary postmaster and we have been looking for a permanent solution. We have appointed a new Postmaster and we plan to share more information soon.
“The current premises at 244A Cop Lane, Penwortham, at the junction with Pope Lane, are being withdrawn for Post Office use and the branch will be closing at the end of July. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to Post Office customers. Alternative branches include Penwortham Lane (0.81 miles away) and Penwortham Hill (1.13 miles away).”