Wiffy Woofies & Ashby Toolbox

Admin AshbyBID • Nov 04, 2024

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sizes and her passion for dogs is evident in her every word. As an owner of 6 dogs, you can be sure your four-legged friend is in safe hands. Bronnie takes the time to allow even the most nervous dogs to react to their surroundings and makes them comfortable. It is this quality of care and her vast experience she feels sets her apart and why many of her customers have been bringing their dogs to her for years. Alongside the grooming parlour, Bronnie also has a large range of accessories available for sale, including breed-specific items, so it’s a great place to look for a gift for a dog lover. If she doesn’t have what you’re looking for, she will always try to find it. Bronnie says one of the most

WIFFY WOOFIES

Bronnie has been grooming dogs for over 50 years and was originally taught the skill by her grandad. She started Wiffy Woofies from home in 2013, before moving to Huntingdon Court in 2015, as the number of dogs grew & she needed more space. She grooms dogs of all shapes and

satisfying things about her job is educating owners & making dogs comfortable. Mats in a dog’s fur can cause them pain & so removing these & discussing with owners how to stop them returning is her mission. She is also happy share her experience & offer

advice on the grooming accessories she sells, to keep your furry friend in good condition between grooms.

ASHBY TOOLBOX

Ashby Toolbox is a business that needs very little introduction, in fact I bet there are very few Ashby residents who haven’t nipped in for something since they first opened their doors on Coxon’s Mews 8 years ago. Tom says he thinks part of the success of the store is that

you can pop in for just one nut or bolt, or everything you need for a full home makeover. The shop really is an Aladdin’s cave & whatever you go in for, you are almost certain to leave with something you didn’t realise you needed! They offer services from key cutting to paint mixing & have craft items, bakeware & decorations for your home, whatever the

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season. Tom says the best thing about managing the shop is without doubt the customers – you may remember them making the national news when the town came out to form a human chain when they moved to their Market Street premises 3 years ago & when I went in to chat to Tom he had just been given a selection of vegetables by a customer who had grown them from seeds they purchased in store.

Since arriving on Market Street, the Ashby Toolbox window has been an ever-changing spectacle & is always a delight to pass by, whether it is celebrating the season, supporting the nation’s sporting heroes or dressed up for a special occasion. It’s almost time for their Halloween window display & Tom says he has big plans for this year’s Christmas window, so watch this space!