Butcher fulfils late mother’s dream opening new fine food shop
A new fine food shop has opened in the heart of a town following an £80,000 investment programme.
Anthony Nicholls has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to launch the venture in Wellington – in defiance of High Street trends.
Creating at least three new jobs, Anthony’s of Wellington butchery and farm shop in Market Street, formerly Ken Francis butcher’s, will specialise in high-class locally-sourced food and now employs a team of 10.
“It has been a dream for many years to open my own business,” said Anthony, who previously worked for now-retired town butcher Ken Francis for 32 years.
“It was my mum, who sadly passed away last year aged 90, who always wanted to run a shop but she never realised that aim.
“I am now using my inheritance from her to plough into the new business and we are pleased to have secured such a prime location in the heart of Wellington.”
The premises has benefited from a £80,000 refurb, including insulation, rewiring and replacement lighting.
