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1. Sportsbikeshop

Before its move to Norwich, the company launched 12 years ago in Lincolnshire from a spare bedroom. (Image: Newsquest) A new motorcycle store, Sportsbikeshop, has replaced the former Harley Davidson shop on Ber Street.

With this new branch, the company marks the opening of its 10th location, which will incorporate the ‘Try on or Buy’ reservation feature.

The shop focuses on apparel and accessories and officially opened on February 1.

2. Esquires Coffee

A popular coffee chain, boasting over 20 branches nationwide, is set to open in Hethersett. (Image: Creative Commons) Esquires Coffee is anticipated to open its doors on February 26.

The cafe will accommodate roughly 80 guests, providing beverages and meals akin to those offered by Costa and Starbucks.

3. Cotton Traders

Celebrity ambassador Alex Jones represents the clothing line Cotton Traders. (Image: Cotton Traders) Cotton Traders launched at Notcutts Garden Centre on February 1.

Established in 1987, the brand creates garments for both men and women.

The retail space occupies 1,400 sqft, resulting in the creation of five new job opportunities for the local community.

4. Hello Sailor Fish Supper Club

The bar will serve fresh seafood sourced from the coastlines of Norfolk and Suffolk. (Image: Fixr Digital) Yalm, the multi-vendor food hall located in the Royal Arcade, is excited to announce its collaboration with Hello Sailor Fish Supper Club.

This pop-up seafood bar will be managed by chef Elliot Ketley for a duration of three months starting February 12.

5. Men’s Shed

The Men’s Shed will be hosted at the Walled Gardens in Little Plumstead. (Image: Newsquest) A new Men’s Shed in Norwich will accommodate up to 20 participants and will provide various engaging sessions.

Activities will include bushcraft, bicycle repair, and metalworking, aiming to entice men to utilize the gardens.

Andy Carty, the Chairman of the Walled Gardens, will be present at the opening event on February 15.

9am. Saturday 1^st February: We are thrilled to announce the opening of our tenth store this Saturday in beautiful Norwich! The new location is situated in the former Harley Davidson site on Ber Street. Customers will find a wide selection of motorcycle clothing, helmets, and accessories, with our fantastic staff ready to assist and provide expert advice.

Our Norwich store will boast over 6000 stocked items, and we’re excited to introduce our exclusive ‘Try on or Buy’ service. Customers can explore our complete online catalog prior to their visit, and we will deliver most in-stock items to the Norwich location for fitting the following day, at no cost, every day of the week.

This year marks a milestone for Sportsbikeshop as we celebrate 20 years of business, making us the UK’s largest retailer of motorcycle clothing and accessories. Our Boston warehouse is stocked with over 200,000 products from more than 250 top brands. Our award-winning website offers next-day delivery, seven days a week, featuring free UK mainland delivery and returns on any orders exceeding £25. Plus, we provide a 365-day returns policy!

Our managing director, Chris ‘Bernie’ Winters shared his thoughts:
“The opening of our Norwich store is a significant achievement for us, as we have spent considerable time finding the ideal location. This is our tenth store and will include all the features our other locations offer, including our ‘Try on or Buy’ reservation system. We believe this will create the best link between the extensive variety available on the UK’s largest biking website and a local retail experience.”

Currently, Sportsbikeshop operates stores in Bristol, Reading, Milton Keynes, Leeds, Harlow, Birmingham, Preston, Glasgow, and Boston, where our main warehouse is also located.

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