THE people of Leigh have been incredibly supportive of a relaunched bookshop that was forced into a temporary closure. Back in September 2022, the Book Cycle took up a large premises inside the Spinning Gate shopping centre. The book shop, which operates as a book donation and pick up point, had an "overwhelming response" from the people of Leigh as it attracted many customers, volunteers, and community groups to utilise its space.
However, as the charity was told it was to be replaced by another occupier in the Spinning Gate, it was forced into a temporary closure in August 2023. After a long search for the perfect premises, with stock temporarily stored in the former Argos unit, the Book Cycle relaunched in the old Poundland premises on Bradshawgate earlier this summer. READ > Family behind beloved restaurant threatened with deportation after building collapse Inside the Bradshawgate bookshop (Image: Book Cycle) Anthony Melling, founder of the Book Cycle, said: "I think we were sorely missed by the people of Leigh, as a lot of our volunteers and customers have told us how much they love the book shop.
For some customers, it is the only reason they come into town centre. "We have had massive support since we opened in Leigh, and since our relaunch, which is good for us and good for the town. "There is a really good feeling between all of our volunteers, and we are even attracting more people on the high street who were not aware we were in the Spinning Gate.
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