Marvin’s Marvellous New Direction

It’s never too late to learn something new, proves the 60 year old new owner of the ZipYard on Market Square.

At a time when most people are thinking about retirement, marketing expert Marvin Winthrop decided to embark on a new challenge and breathe a new lease of life into the ZipYard in Staines, which offers top quality garment alterations and repairs.

“I’m always on the lookout for a new adventure” said Marvin, “so when I heard that the Centre was up for sale I thought this was my opportunity to take the reigns and just go for it”

“My wife and kids have always been very supportive of me. They are used to my zeal for life so weren’t too surprised when I said I was buying a new business instead of hanging up the towel! The ZipYard concept is remarkable and I think it is something which fulfils the need of the community. I am wholly committed to making this a success. I plan to build on the customer-base that already exists and give them top quality service.”

The ZipYard offers a wide range of alteration and tailoring services, all done on site by trained professionals in a clean, purpose-built environment. There are two on-site fitting rooms where the ZipYard’s trained seamstresses can pin up alterations in situ, along with a designated bridal suite for bridal-wear fitting.

From dress re-styling and taking in or letting out garments to formal wear alterations, The ZipYard can do it all. There is also a 1-hour express service for zips, hems and minor repairs. Shoppers can buy a garment in the morning and have the alterations done in time to wear the outfit that evening.

The ZipYard Staines opens six days a week. From Monday to Friday the hours are 9.00am to 5.30pm and on Saturday the Centre is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm. To contact the ZipYard telephone 01784 558185

Media contacts: Lindsay Jones or Mira Munraknah on 01934 830668 or email mira@ljpr.co.uk

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