WORCESTER’s first clothing alteration and tailoring centre has been officially opened by the city’s Mayor and Mayoress.
Coun Paul Denham and his wife Coun Lynn Denham unzipped a specially made, yellow, six-foot zip to officially open The ZipYard on The Shambles.
Owned by Paul Meredith, The ZipYard offers a professional clothing repair service with on-site seamstresses and private changing rooms in a retail environment.
Paul, who spent the last 20 years living and working in Africa, said: “I’m delighted that Coun Denham took the time out of his busy schedule to officially open my store. Since launching two months ago, business has really boomed and I’m enjoying every minute of it so far.
“My wife and I are so happy we decided to make the move back to our roots in Worcester. I’d always wanted to run my own business and be my own boss and I can’t believe I’m actually doing it now.
“I’m so happy the Worcester community has embraced The ZipYard and the services we offer. No appointments are necessary and we’ve got private fitting rooms so we can do any measuring right here.
“Most people don’t have the time or skills to repair or alter their own clothes and so many good garments are going to waste just hanging in the wardrobe. Now customers can bring these in and we’ll give them a new lease of life.
“Our seamstresses are amazing, if it can be done they can do it,” he added.
The ZipYard is open between 9:00am to 5:30pm.
