Originally Posted By +8Rich

Nat West have announced they will close the branch in June 2018, just about a year behind Lloyds closure. Very considerate of them though as they have had time to strip the ex Lloyds clients prior to their departure.

There is talk of another Horsebox in the car park on a weekly basis alongside the Lloyds one grin2.

This leaves one 24hr cash machine in the town which for anyone that has visited during the Season will fully understand the problem.
The local businesses are being advised to deposit takings at the Spar/Post Office which is very busy usually at most times.

The local talent has been very busy breaking and entering businesses and finding takings on the premises, surprise surprise.

When we moved into the area 38 years ago there were 4 banks and sensible shops - we now have no banks (soon) and no sensible shops.

Art galleries and Yachtie shops abound I'm afraid, we have become a mini Salcombe even a Costa in the main drag nono .


Businesses respond to demand. If you dont use your local bank branch very much, dont be surprised when it shuts down. Same for small shops - it always irritates me when people moan about supermarkets taking over but dont buy from the small local shop because its expensive / inconvenient / hasnt the range etc.

Our local small town has gone the same way, as it has changed from somewhere people lived and worked to a commuter suburb / town for Bristol. Banks have shut. Small shops have shut and charity shops taken over. The commuters either use home delivery from the supermarket or nip out to shop in their lunch break.

I have signed two cheques this year, both to clubs. In cash I draw out £100 every couple of months. Everything else is credit or debit or bank transfer.

I can see the day coming when shops refuse cash or charge you extra for paying that way. It is pretty primitive after all.