A BUTCHER in Bishop's Hull has spoken of the "strain" that months of road closures are going to place on his business.
Tom Parker, the proprietor of Bishop's Hull Butchers Post Office and Stores, now faces up to 11 weeks of road closures outside his business — with Bishop's Hull Road set to close in phases from March 31 to June 26.
The business owner took over the stores in June 2018 and has become an integral part of the local community. Tom has developed a strong customer base, as well as attracting customers from further afield following the closures of other butchers in the area.
Tom said: "I know that it’s essential work that has to be done but it’s going to be very frustrating for the village and also for the business. It’s going to put a real strain on us, because when people see a road closed sign inevitably they look to go elsewhere.
"What I am hoping for is that by the power of social media and other media outlets, we can try and get the support that we need to carry on.
"It will be chaotic but the Post Office Stores and the Butchers will be staying open throughout the road closure and there will be places to park. I have also spoken to Wales and West who told me that they will be as accommodating as possible
"Hopefully the phase of work right outside the shop will only be for a couple of weeks however the road is closed for 11 weeks which is a long time."
Tom added: "It’s going to be tough for us but I’m just really hoping that the support that we have built up over the years will carry on and we can get through it."
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