Vincents supports trio of Garstang businesses

Vincents Solicitors has helped support three independent businesses in the market town of Garstang.

Vincents was originally established in Garstang and, while the firm’s headquarters has since moved to Preston, it still has offices in Bridge Street. Mark Alexander said: “There’s a lot happening in Garstang at the moment with new businesses opening and existing ones expanding and changing hands, and we’re very pleased to be able to play a part in that.

Mark’s team provided lease advice to the owner of the new Skippy in the Well book shop in Bridge Street, and to Montgomery and Burrows Opticians on their move from Bridge Street into the old HSBC unit on High Street.

He said: “An MBO was always the plan but even so, it’s a complex process. Vincents helped make it as straightforward and simple as they could and the next step is for them to help me purchase the premises too. I’ve always wanted to own my own business and I’m pleased that Jim has stayed on working part time and we’re hoping to take on one or two new members of staff in the coming months, so it’s all going well.”

Skippy in the Well is a new independent bookshop for readers of all ages. It was set up by former teacher Sally-Anne Fraser, who chose Garstang because of its strong community support and independent nature. She said: “The town has a really great vibe and the businesses are mainly independents so I knew it was the ideal place to open my shop. The response so far has been amazing with lots of customers and some people just coming in to say hi and welcome.