The party business will continue from owner, Kate Jones’ home.
The Something Special at Rox-Ley’s shop in Powys will close its doors at the end of the month, with a closing down sale taking place now.
In a Facebook post, the retailer said: “It is with an extremely heavy and sad heart that I have to make the following announcement:
“As of May 31, 2024 Something Special at Rox-Ley’s will be closing the doors. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly and I have exhausted all avenues of trying to keep the Business open and providing a service to a community I love and thrive on helping.
“Unfortunately, very soon I will be losing a huge part of my working area due to a major damp problem in the cellar, that is creating a vile smell and causing my stock to become damaged. This in turn, will give me no option other than to lose my top room to accommodate a balloon working area. If I did this, I’d have to reduce a huge amount of my stock in order to fit this into one room. Going forward it wouldn’t be financially sustainable nor viable and feel I could not provide the service or needs to the local community and my customers I set out to achieve.
“I have met some amazing people in my time at the shop and have made some truly great and lifelong friends.
“This will NOT be the end of Rox-Ley’s as I am making provision for me to start working from home. I will be continuing with helium balloons for as long as I can, even after the shop closes and ALL Balloon Occasions/Decor, Glitter Art Parties and Events will carry on as normal – so please don’t be afraid to ask us.
“For now… Even though a sad cloud hangs over me, I’m going to continue until May 31st providing you in the shop with my usual service. Sales of stock and furniture will commence shortly, so keep your eyes peeled for these.
“Thank you to EVERYONE no matter how big or small you’ve contributed to my business since I opened – it has been immensely appreciated, I truly have loved every minute of it and this is not how I wanted it to end at 12 Long Bridge Street – but onwards and upwards as they say.”
