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Brewood businesses:
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Name of Business: The Admiral Rodney

Owner of Business:   Punch Taverns (since Oct 1999)

Address of Business:   21 Dean Street, Brewood, ST19  9BU   Tel: 01902 850583

Nature of Business:   Public House and Restaurant

Brief History of Business:   A public house for over 100 years. Owned by various brewers, the most recent being "Holt Plant and Deakin" (part of Ansells). A former coaching house with stabling for 50 horses.

Other Information:  T Brown, M.B.I.I., took over the lease in 2003.  A traditional pub with traditional values offering good food and a friendly welcome.

 

Name of Business: "Andre"

Owner of Business:   Mr and Mrs A Pastor

Address of Business:  12 Stafford Street, Brewood, ST19  9DX   Tel:  01902 850485

Nature of Business:   Hair and Beauty Salon

Brief History of Business:  This building is over 100 years old and was owned by Major Monckton, who had given it to his wife as a birthday present. The premises had been empty for 2-3 years and were in great need of renovation. Mr and Mrs Pastor opened the business in December 1964 after six months of renovation work. The business consisted of a gentlemen’s and ladies’ hairdressing salon and a retail shop. Some years later the upper floor was opened as a beauty salon.

Other Information: The owners have a very nice clientele and a good relationship with their staff, some of whom have been with them for over 30 years.

 

 

Name of Business: Brewood Bathrooms

 

Owner of Business:  Steve Swindells

Address of Business:  2 Newport Street, Brewood, ST19  9DT   Tel: 01902 850660 or 07990 974747

Nature of Business:  Specialist bathroom supplies.

Brief History of Business:  The business started in Brewood in 2003.

Other Information: The owner has been in this type of business for over thirty years.

 

 

Name of Business: Brewood Entertainment

 

Address of Busines:   3, Bargate Street, Brewood, ST19  9BB  Tel: 01902 851063

Nature of Business:   Film Rental

Brief History of Business:  The business started in Brewood in 2003.

Other Information:  Free membership for hire of DVD’s.

 

 

Name of Business: Brewood Landscapes Ltd.

 

Owner of Business:  Eric Cornes

Address of Business: 39 Dean Street, Brewood, ST19  9BU  Tel: 01902 850420

Nature of Busines: Landscape contractors

Brief History of Busines: After several years as a subcontractor, Brewood Landscapes was formed in September 1997, with prestigious contracts at Oxford Science Park and Aston Villa Football Club being the first (and continuing) projects.

Other Information: All aspects of hard and soft landscaping are undertaken with special attention being paid to environmental issues.

 

 

Name of Business: Brewood Therapy Centre

 

Owner of Business:   Darren Malone

Address of Business:   5 Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS  Tel: 01902 851294  

Nature of Business:   Therapy centre, offering acupuncture, physiotherapy, beauty therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy, chiropody, Indian head massage, Hopi ear candles and digital hearing aids.

Brief History of Business:  Started in November 1995 and gradually expanded to date, with 11 self employed therapists now operating from the centre.

 

 

Name of Business:  Brewood Post Office

 

Owner of Busines:  Stars News Shops Ltd  - See also separate entry for Stars below.

Address of Busines:  2 Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS  Tel: 01902 850213

Nature of Business:   Post Office

Brief History of Business: The Wakefield family (A very well known local Brewood family) owned the shop and post office for many years. They made their own bread and produced their own honey and eggs to sell in the shop. They sold the shop to Jerry Lloyd Davies who again ran the shop and post office for a number of years. Jerry sold out to the present owners in about 1971. The post office still has its own sorting office, sorting the mail and delivering to Brewood and Bishop’s Wood.

Other Information:  In the days of the Wakefields, it was Margaret Wakefield who was mostly responsible for running the post office. There used to be a bake house at the rear of the shop where Kathleen Wakefield baked bread and cakes for the shop. John Wakefield worked the garden where there were some 50 bee hives for the production of the honey and free range chickens providing the eggs for the shop. Mary Wakefield, when she was not in the shop, was kept very busy with embroidery and tapestry. She did a lot of work for the church. She also wrote a book called "Ancient Brewood" under the pen name of Mara.

 

 

Name of Business:  Brewood Royal British Legion Club

 

Owner of Business:  Brewood Royal British Legion Branch

Address of Business:  Shop Lane, Brewood, ST19 9EB   Tel: 01902 850772

Nature of Busines:  Social club of the Royal British Legion

Brief History of Business:  Brewood & District branch of the Royal British Legion was formed on 11th November 1929. The branch H.Q. and Social Club was built and opened in 1963 on the present site. Membership at 1st January 2005 in excess of 200.

Other Informatio:  Branch meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Club meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month
Ladies section also meets monthly.

 

 

Name of Business: Brewood Tours

 

Owners of Business:  David Evans

Address of Business:  Deans End, 19 Newport Street, Brewood, ST19  9DT  Tel: 01902 851326

Nature of Business:  To give walking tours of the village by appointment.

Brief History of Business:  In response to several external organisations including other Civic societies, Brewood Tours was set up to give a brief walking tour of the village by a resident of more than 50 years with several small anecdotes that can only be gleaned from personal experiences.

Other Information:  E-mail:    janddevans@onetel.com

 

 

Name of Business: Brewood Travel Ltd

 

Owner of Business:  David Kettell

Address of Business:  11 The Square, Brewood, ST19  9BS  Tel:  01902 851138

Nature of Business:  ABTA – Licensed Travel Agent

Brief History of Business:  The business was founded in 1982.

Other Information:  Winner of the Canadian High Commission's "Best Travel Agent 1992".

 Website: www.northamericanhighways.co.uk     E-mail   sales@NAHighways.co.uk

See also North American Highways below.

 

 

Name of Business: The Bridge Inn

 

Owner of Business:   

Address of Business:  22 High Green, Brewood, ST19 9BD  Tel: 01902 851999

Nature of Business:  Public house and restaurant

Brief History of Business:  Has traded as a public house for over 100 years

Other Information:  Was also a stable for the horses of the canal barge workers. The Chief Fire Officer for Brewood also ran the public house.

 

 

 Name of Business: Coachwise Consultants

Owner of Business:   

Address of Business:  Broom Hall, Shutt Green Lane, Brewood. ST19 9LX   Tel: 01902 851199  Mobile: 07958 917905

Nature of Business:  Public house and restaurant

Brief History of Business:  Has traded as a public house for over 100 years

Other Information:  Was also a stable for the horses of the canal barge workers. The Chief Fire Officer for Brewood also ran the public house.

Website: http://www.coachwise.co.uk/

 

 

 

Name of Business:  Coopers

 

Owner of Business:  J D Cooper

Address of Business:  13/14 Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS   Tel: 01902 850242

Nature of Busines:  Food retailer and wholesale catering supplies.

Brief History of Business:  Started by my parents in 1960 with gradual expansion to the present day.

 

 

 

Name of Business:  Countryside Kennels

 

Owner of Business:  Mrs B Bray

Address of Business:  Strangleford Birch Farm,  Brewood, ST19  9BH   Tel: 01902 850275

Nature of Business:  Kennels and Cattery.

Brief History of Business:  The kennels have been operating here under the same ownership for 30 years

Other Information:   The kennels are open all year round and provide full time personal supervision. Located in peaceful countryside, the kennels are individually brick built and heated. All breeds are accommodated, special diets and other requirements are catered for, and dogs are individually exercised. The business is fully insured and a collection service is available on request.   

 

 

Name of Business:  Countrywide Cruisers Ltd

 

Owner of Busines:  The Abbey family

Address of Business:  The Wharf, Brewood, ST19 9BG  Tel: 01902 850166  Fax: 01902 851662

Nature of Business:  Luxury narrow boat holidays, boat building, repairs and sales.

Brief History of Business:  Established in 1971 by Bill Hayward when the present site was converted from a coal wharf and stables. The present owners bought the site in 1984.

Other Information:   Website: www.countrywide-cruisers.com   E-mail: info@countrywide-cruisers.com 

 

 

Name of Business:  D E Consultancy

 

Owners of Business:  David Evans

Address of business:  Deans End, 19 Newport Street, Brewood, ST19  9DT  Tel: 01902 851326

Nature of Business:  Hospitality Industry Consultancy

Brief History of Business:  Having spent almost 40 years in the hospitality industry the proprietor provides solutions to any hospitality problem, particularly in the licensed house sector.

Other Information: E-mail:  janddevans@onetel.com

 

 

 

Name of Business:  Et Cetera

 

Owner of Business:  Sue and Mike Sheldon

Address of Business:  1B Church Road, Brewood, ST19  9BT  Tel/Fax: 01902 851444

Nature of Business:  Gifts, Soft Furnishings and ‘Elisa’ figurines. “Tiffany’s to Teddy’s to Tassels & More”.

 

 

Name of Business:  Framecraft

 

Owner of Business:  Helen Skidmore

Address of Business:  2 Sandy Lane, Brewood, ST19  9ET  Tel: 01902 851448

Nature of Business:  Picture framing, inexpensive gifts, cards and framed pictures

Brief History of Business:  The business commenced in 1985 by Eileen Gosling and Val White as a kitchen table hobby, framing pictures, after taking a one-week course in picture framing at West Dean Collage in Chichester. Very soon the workload grew to necessitate larger premises. The old village hall became vacant and seemed ideal but its size needed to be filled. Another partner, Brenda Jackson, joined the business to run the gift and card side of the business. For some years the business became well established and grew. Following the sad death of Brenda Jackson part time staff were employed. The business was sold in 2000 to the present owner.

 

 

Name of Business:  Heather Higgins Cakes & Sculptures

 

Owner of Business:  Heather Higgins

Address of Business:   1, Church Road, Brewood, ST19  9BT  Tel:  08454 303043

Nature of Business:  Wedding and other celebration cakes, sugar and ceramic sculptures.

Other Information: Visit Website:   www.sweetart.co.uk  E-mail:  mailto:heather@sweetart.co.uk

 

Name of Business:  High Green Garage

 

Owner of Business:  C and J Foster

Address of Business:  High Green, Brewood, ST19  9BD  Tel: 01902 850532

Nature of Business:  Garage and Petrol Station

Brief History of Business:  The Foster family took over High Green Garage in 1962. The garage was rebuilt in 1967. The sons took over in 1984.

 

 

Name of Business:  HCL Investment Services Ltd

 

Owner of Business:  D A Hipkiss, M J Cassidy, A E Lea

Address of Business:  Church Road, Brewood, ST19  9BT  Tel: 01902 851140

Nature of business:  Financial Services

Brief History of Business:  Began in 1993 as Hipkiss Lea at 1B Church Road, with 2 employees. Expanded in 1998 when Mr.Cassidy joined the company and moved to present address. Rapid growth since then to present day. Branch also in Tamworth.

 

 

Name of Business:  Homestead Caravan Park

 

Owner of Business:  D Breakspeare / J B Breakspeare

Address of Busines:  Shutt Green Lane, Brewood, Stafford, ST19 9LX  Tel: 01902 851302

Nature of Business:  4 Star Holiday Park & Leisure Clu.b consisting of 160 holiday caravans and four chalets. Caravan sales and chalet hire. Leisure club with bar and heated indoor swimming pool.

Brief History of Business:  The park was purchased by Mr Scott Breakspeare, Mrs Brenda Breakspeare and Mr David Breakspeare in 1982. Since the purchase, the park has seen much investment to bring it up to the 4 star standard that it is today.

Other Information "Millennium" project is an all weather Bowling Rink with Short Tennis and Croquet.

Website:  www.homesteadcaravanpark.co.uk    E-mail:  david@caravanpark.fsbusiness.co.uk

 

 

Name of Business:  Jimmy’s

 

Owners of Business:  Jimmy Pang 

Address of Business:  2, Engleton Lane, Brewood, ST19  9DZ  Tel: 01902 851541

Nature of Business:  Chinese Takeaway.

Brief History of Business:  Prior to becoming a Chinese takeaway the premises had been a fish and chip shop.The present owner took over in 2005.

 

 

Name of Business:  Lion Hotel

 

Owner of Business:  Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS   Tel: 01902 850335

Nature of Business:  Public House

Brief History of Business:  The present owner took over the business on Sept. 20th 1994. It has been recently refurbished.

Other Information:  Gary Harvey had lived in Brewood for over 30 years prior to taking over the business.

 

 

Name of Business:  Little Stars

 

Owner of Business:  Tracy Resnick

Address of Business:  7A Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS  Tel: 01902 851188     

Nature of Business:  Children’s wear

History of Business:  Opened in July 2005

 

 

Name of Business:  Lloyds Pharmacy

 

Owner of Business:  A. A. H. Retail Ltd

Address of Business:  Broadgate House, Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS   Tel: 01902 850335

Nature of Business:  Chemist Shop. The business is mainly concerned with the dispensing of prescriptions from the local surgery and the sale of medicines with advice given by trained staff and the pharmacist. The business also sells vitamins, baby products, hair care products, cosmetics and toiletries.

Brief History of Business:  The shop was opened by Mr Ellison and his daughter, both pharmacists. They employed Charles Weaver in 1947. In the same year Mr Frank Dent bought the shop and traded under the name of F L Dent. In 1965 Charles Weaver bought the shop from Frank Dent and he and his son ran the shop until 1986 when Charles Weaver retired. The shop was sold to Bannister and Thatcher who then sold it on to Lloyds who own it today.

 

 

Name of Business:  Lloyds T.S.B. Plc

 

Address of Business:  Market Square, Brewood, ST19 9BS   

Nature of Business:  Bankers

Brief History of Business:  Business formerly situated in High Green, Brewood. It moved into the square several years ago and then merged with T.S.B in about June 1999 to form Lloyds T.S.B Group.

Other Information:  Opening hours at Brewood are 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday. No cashpoint, but a personal and friendly service.

 

 

 

Name of Business:  D.A. Machin & Son

 

Owner of Business:  Mr. D A Machin

Address of Business:  45 Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, ST19  9BQ  Tel: 01902 850496

Nature of Business:  Landscape gardening. (Private and commercial)

Brief History of Business:  Established in 1964. This is a family run business. It began as a turf supplier and developed into all aspects of gardening. Now a well established and thriving business.

Other Information:  This is a forward looking company and to this end is interested in being an environmentally friendly one too, in the hope that future generations may also enjoy their gardens.

 

 

Name of Business:  W Maiden and Son

 

Owner of Business:  William Maiden

Address of Business:  30 Stafford Street, Brewood, ST19  9DX  Tel: 01902 850346

Nature of Business:  Retail Butcher and wide range of local fresh meat and other fresh foods. Home prepared cooked meats, pies, pastries, 35 or more cheeses, fruit, vegetables, fresh and frozen fish. Game dealers licence. Catering orders delivered. Local and home grown produce.

Brief History of Business: This family business started in July 1946 when Bill Maiden Snr. (1919–1989) left the army with 7 years service. His father, Tom Maiden (who at the time ran a family butcher’s in Dudley) put a small deposit on the business. This was accepted by the vendors, Ernie Holt and family, who preferred to sell to an ex-serviceman. Bill Maiden moved in as a single man and married Mary Griffin from Leamington Spa in 1946. Then began a long slog to stay afloat, as meat was still rationed and there were already three other well-established butchers in the village. The normal practice was for the butcher to go to market on a Monday and purchase his livestock on the hoof. It was then brought back to the shop, where it was slaughtered and butchered ready for the week’s trade. In the roof space directly above the back of the shop was a large wooden pulley wheel, resting on two huge beams which was used to lift felled livestock up off the floor to be cleaned and skinned. At the time the only toilet was at the bottom of the garden in a tin shed and there was no hot water and no bathroom. Rats were rife in the outbuildings and Bill and Mary often spent their evenings hunting them with a torch and pitchfork.

 

 

Name of Business:  The Mess  

 

Owner of Business:  

Address of Busines:  3 Market Place, Brewood, ST19  9BS  Tel: 01902 851694

Nature of Business:  Café and Restaurant.

Other Informatio:  “Whether visiting our Café am or Restaurant pm we strive to contribute towards putting back a little of what life takes out. Our absorbing and friendly atmosphere and indeed our menu’s are a fusion of village meets urban and where traditional complements creative with a modern twist.”

Website:  www.the-mess.co.uk   E-mail:   info@the-mess.co.uk

 

Name of Business:  Moghal-E-Azam

 

Owner of Business:  Jamal Uddin

Address of Business:  13 Church Road, Brewood, ST19  9BT        Tel: 01902 850989

Nature of Business:  Indian Restaurant

Brief History of Business:  Moghal-E-Azam has been trading at this location since 1996.

 

 

Name of Business:  North American Highways

 

Owner of Business:  David Kettell

Address of Business:  10 The Square, Brewood, ST19  9BS   Tel: 01902 850583    

Nature of Business:  ATOL – Licensed tour operator

Brief History of Business Established in 1993

Other Information:  Produces own brochure for North America "Canada, Alaska and the Lower 48". Finalist in Canadian High Commission award "Phoenix Award for Creative Excellence" in 1998 and 1999.

Website: www.northamericanhighways.co.uk   E-mail: sales@NAHighways.co.uk

See also Brewood Travel above.

 

 

Name of Business:  NPD Associates

 

Owner of Business:  Brian Jones and Pauline Jones

Address of Business:  The Barn, 26 Newport Street, Brewood   Tel: 01902 850057

Nature of Business:  A specialist business development consultancy helping businesses, small and large, to develop and identify new business opportunities (new products, new markets).

Brief History of Business:  Founded in 1982. Has an office base at the University of Keele. Mainly operated from a home office site since 1995, in Brewood.

Other Information:  Relies heavily on electronic communications: fax, email, telephone and internet. Required to take a global view when seeking opportunities.

 

 

 

Name of Business:  The Oakley House Country Club

 

Owners of Busines:  David Spalding and Heather Abel

Address of Business:  Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, ST19  9BQ   Tel: 01902 850270

Nature of Business:  Restaurant / Function Room

Brief History of Business: