February 8, 2008
Bishopthorpe Dental Centre
The newly named Bishopthorpe Dental Centre opened its doors this week to show off its wholly refurbished look.
Established by Dr Kris Leeson, the practice builds on the model of the already establshed centre at Woodthorpe.
Kris, who has wandered here from his home town of Bolton, employs a team that includes dentist Andrew Batley and hygienist Clare Payne. The whole building has been refitted with new equipment as an investment for what is described as a new level of service. As Kris explained, he has funding from the Primary Care Trust until April 2009 for one dentist. However, he intends to serve patient demand in Bishopthorpe with two dentists, and the likelihood is that the practice will be entirely private from then on.
A membership scheme is being introduced for a flat monthly fee that guarantees a level of dental care.
Full details are available from the Centre in Sim Balk Lane, and other information can be found here.
Links:
How to get dental treatment on the NHS
NHS Primary Care Dental Services site
Posted by Your local correspondent at 1:12 PM | Comments (1)
New shop to open
A new retail shop is to open on Acaster Lane in the premises once occupied by an electrical business.
Called Zak & Flo it is to sell designer children's wear and gifts, and according to a notice in the window is expected to open on 1st March.
There is a web site 'under construction' at www.zakandflo.co.uk.
it is always good to see an empty shop let (and not to an estate agent!)
Posted by The Newshound at 11:31 AM | Comments (0)
February 3, 2008
Cold Calling Controlled Zones
I noticed when reading City of York Council's website that they are trying to crackdown on rogue traders.
Cold Calling Controlled Zones are a way of discouraging cold calling and preventing residents becoming victim to crime. The zones encourage residents to report traders who breach resident's wishes. I hate that knock on the door...usually as you are having tea.
A good idea for your street in Bishopthorpe?
Contact Consumer Direct on 0845 404 0506 or visit www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Phil
Posted by Phil Curtis at 11:54 PM | Comments (0)
December 5, 2007
Your new look Marcia
The Marcia pub re-opened on Tuesday with a new look inside and out. At a launch party the previous evening landlord Adam Harris and his staff welcomed regulars to the re-furbished bar and dining areas.
The former bar is now a comfortable drinking and dining area, that leads into the former conservatory which can be screened off if required. Lighting and soft furnishings enhance the look. The former saloon bar is now a public bar, with two flat screen TVs and a brand-new pool table that sits on a discovered and restored parquet floor. Again new furnishings and heritage coloured walls create a modern look.
Lounge |
Bar |
 Serving on opening day |  Staff take a break |
Details of the pub can be found here.
Posted by Your local correspondent at 10:37 AM | Comments (0)