CrazyDave Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Well you can, but you do have to ask why a chocolate place is putting in a planning application for Claire’s accessories. Just because they can, some sort of prank or whatever? Not unreasonable to read something a bit more than that into it I have no idea. I have made no comment at all on the application being discussed 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kopek said: Will it improve it???? I was considering bricking up all the doors and windows and disconnecting the internet. I am not sure it would improve the house, but some might argue there would be other benefits. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Passing Time said: Just about to ask the same. Friend works there and hasn’t heard about this. No idea. There are two applications. One to reduce the shop frontage and another for the signs and such like. Thought they could do all of that as one, but not sure if that's the case. https://services.gov.im/planningapplication/services/planning/planningapplicationdetails.iom?ApplicationReferenceNumber=23/01378/B https://services.gov.im/planningapplication/services/planning/planningapplicationdetails.iom?ApplicationReferenceNumber=23/01379/D Does say 83 Strand Street, which is showing as Claires, if you Google it. Maybe the address on the form is wrong or it's at the back or......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: Wrong. I can apply for permission to change your house if I want to and am prepared to pay the fee not sure you could do it down anymore than it already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesde Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Leonidas did announce record profits a couple of months ago and plan to open a lot of new shops mainly in Netherlands and France. They have also been pushing their franchise operation and so that could well be what is happening on the Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_manx Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, emesde said: Leonidas did announce record profits a couple of months ago and plan to open a lot of new shops mainly in Netherlands and France. They have also been pushing their franchise operation and so that could well be what is happening on the Island. They are a fairly famous Belgian chocolate brand . Wonder if they actually plan to open in the IOM or is it someone local using the same name ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesde Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, mad_manx said: They are a fairly famous Belgian chocolate brand . Wonder if they actually plan to open in the IOM or is it someone local using the same name ? I would imagine a local entrepreneur taking on a franchise. Leonidas are actively looking for franchisees currently around Europe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, mad_manx said: They are a fairly famous Belgian chocolate brand . Wonder if they actually plan to open in the IOM or is it someone local using the same name ? Franchise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 On Facebook, one of the IOMG agencies - Safeguarding/IOM Constabulary are running a competition. There are 3 prizes, 1*£50 Amazon voucher, 1*£30 Amazon voucher and 1*£20 Amazon voucher. Naturally there has been consternation about Amazon vouchers being offered as prizes, which counters against the Shop Local message spouted by IOMG, the Chamber of Commerce and others. Surely a prize could have been sourced/offered from a ‘local’ retailer? Or perhaps local retailers don’t wish to offer something as prizes in return for publicity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, 2112 said: On Facebook, one of the IOMG agencies - Safeguarding/IOM Constabulary are running a competition. There are 3 prizes, 1*£50 Amazon voucher, 1*£30 Amazon voucher and 1*£20 Amazon voucher. Naturally there has been consternation about Amazon vouchers being offered as prizes, which counters against the Shop Local message spouted by IOMG, the Chamber of Commerce and others. Surely a prize could have been sourced/offered from a ‘local’ retailer? Or perhaps local retailers don’t wish to offer something as prizes in return for publicity? Yes, interesting. I suppose the question is where would you choose, locally, for say 8 - 15 year olds to appeal to all? Not all children are into gaming, clothes, toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, 2112 said: On Facebook, one of the IOMG agencies - Safeguarding/IOM Constabulary are running a competition. There are 3 prizes, 1*£50 Amazon voucher, 1*£30 Amazon voucher and 1*£20 Amazon voucher. Naturally there has been consternation about Amazon vouchers being offered as prizes, which counters against the Shop Local message spouted by IOMG, the Chamber of Commerce and others. Surely a prize could have been sourced/offered from a ‘local’ retailer? Or perhaps local retailers don’t wish to offer something as prizes in return for publicity? IOMG hypocrisy at its best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Yes, interesting. I suppose the question is where would you choose, locally, for say 8 - 15 year olds to appeal to all? Not all children are into gaming, clothes, toys. Very. Would it not have been easier to offer the prizes as a cash amount? The winners could spend within the local economy. Whilst Amazon vouchers are useful, there are many items from Amazon where Amazon won’t deliver to the island, couple in the recent boat cancellations due to the weather/teething problems. Maybe, Game vouchers, or perhaps Google/Apple vouchers are other alternatives? You can buy them locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Not all children are into gaming, clothes, toys. no, they want drugs. maccys vouchers would probably be popular. Edited December 7, 2023 by WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, 2112 said: On Facebook, one of the IOMG agencies - Safeguarding/IOM Constabulary are running a competition. There are 3 prizes, 1*£50 Amazon voucher, 1*£30 Amazon voucher and 1*£20 Amazon voucher. Naturally there has been consternation about Amazon vouchers being offered as prizes, which counters against the Shop Local message spouted by IOMG, the Chamber of Commerce and others. Surely a prize could have been sourced/offered from a ‘local’ retailer? Or perhaps local retailers don’t wish to offer something as prizes in return for publicity? Local retailers probably weren’t even approached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 38 minutes ago, 2112 said: Or perhaps local retailers don’t wish to offer something as prizes in return for publicity? Are you suggesting Amazon gave them the vouchers for free in return for publicity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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