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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?

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

And the binocular manufacturers saw it coming.

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

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

Chimney makers report sales are through the roof.

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

Local brewers are drowning their sorrows.

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

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

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

?

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

Carpet fitters have underlaying issues.

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

Electricians are feeling positive.

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

Driving instructors have lost their way.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

grin

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

Sailing clubs have seen their businesses blown away.

Help, I can't stop!

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

Florists have found their profits wilting.

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

Thanks all, these are brilliant ??

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

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

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

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

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

But then the bubble burst!

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 23:54:41

Condom manufacturers have claimed that their futures are safe, since they took precautions.

Grannynannywanny Sat 18-Apr-20 23:49:03

After many years of successful business the chiropodist thought she’d nailed it but now she’s having to toe the line

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 23:41:07

Manager of the local bookies said "I bet we won't be able to reopen anytime soon".

Chestnut Sat 18-Apr-20 23:35:20

Bicycle manufacturers are still managing to balance their books.

Chestnut Sat 18-Apr-20 23:28:53

With cars being off the roads tyre makers are seeing their profits go downhill.

MissAdventure Sat 18-Apr-20 23:23:06

Even singers are feeling the effects.

Lulu has said it makes her want to shout.

lemongrove Sat 18-Apr-20 23:23:01

The anchor making business has sunk without trace

The local bookie says he bets he won’t be a millionaire this year
Shares in Ryan Air have just crashed