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MissAdventure Fri 17-Apr-20 22:57:20

The lockdown has had consequences for businesses.

The local paper shop has folded, for one, whilst a bathroom fitter has stated that business has gone down the pan.

Any you've heard of?

Grannynannywanny Sat 18-Apr-20 23:56:04

But then the bubble burst!

NotAGran55 Sun 19-Apr-20 07:30:00

Coal miners are having to dig deep to make a living at the moment.

NotAGran55 Sun 19-Apr-20 07:33:08

This could easily be the last straw for the thatching companies in our region.

Beechnut Sun 19-Apr-20 07:44:08

Thanks all, these are brilliant ??

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 10:10:55

Florists have found their profits wilting.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 10:16:09

Sailing clubs have seen their businesses blown away.

Help, I can't stop!

MissAdventure Sun 19-Apr-20 10:18:57

grin

Grannynannywanny Sun 19-Apr-20 10:45:25

Fruit and veg suppliers said lettuce hope some pickers will turnip to help with the harvest

henetha Sun 19-Apr-20 10:51:45

The local garden centre is absolutely bushed with all the cut backs. The lobelias are blue, the petunias have red faces
and the willows are weeping.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 10:54:04

With shops closed makers of greeting cards have nothing to celebrate.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 11:08:19

Driving instructors have lost their way.

Beechnut Sun 19-Apr-20 11:24:19

Electricians are feeling positive.

Beechnut Sun 19-Apr-20 11:25:49

Carpet fitters have underlaying issues.

Grannynannywanny Sun 19-Apr-20 11:27:45

?

MissAdventure Sun 19-Apr-20 13:44:22

The virus has left the local canoe club up the creek without a paddle.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 14:50:21

Local brewers are drowning their sorrows.

MissAdventure Sun 19-Apr-20 14:57:15

It's not all doom and gloom, though..

Chimney makers report sales are through the roof.

Wheniwasyourage Sun 19-Apr-20 15:04:01

And the binocular manufacturers saw it coming.

Wheniwasyourage Sun 19-Apr-20 15:04:46

Abattoirs are making a killing.

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 15:17:08

Shoe makers are putting their best foot forward.

tiredoldwoman Sun 19-Apr-20 15:22:43

Nurofen said it was all becoming a bit of a headache .

tiredoldwoman Sun 19-Apr-20 15:25:01

Copydex company was staying glued to the news reports .

tiredoldwoman Sun 19-Apr-20 15:26:42

Tyre company said that it hasn't been a Good Year .

Chestnut Sun 19-Apr-20 15:30:51

Makers of microscopes say they are looking carefully at staffing levels.

Quesera Sun 19-Apr-20 15:47:52

Teachers have been outclassed.