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Keep the Beach House in Port of Ness Open

Keep the Beach House in Port of Ness Open

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 7 months ago
The Beach House restaurant in Port of Ness in the Isle of Lewis has become extremely popular and well known for its delicious food and warmth of the welcoming hosts Hamish & Norma Robb. There are many glowing artciles on Tripadvisor, so much so that it stands at number 2 in teh rankings for the whole of the Isle of Lewis; now considering the excellent competition, this There are some factors that are bringing the business to a situation where it is no longer sustainable, not least the unsustainable rental amount (currently £10,000pa). This e-petition is seeking to guage the level of interest and support there is for the Beach House, so that our friends from the Port of Ness Harbour Committee can see just how popular the restaurant is and hopefully lower the rental a more sustainable levl of £3,000pa. A good showing on this petition could also result in giveing the Harbour Committee some confidence to diversify into other revenue schemes. Unless an agreement can be reached before the 31st of dec then the Beach House will close - this would be a devastaing blow, not just for Hamish & Norman, but also the community of Ness and all restaurant patrons. If the rent can be lowered to that sustainable level then everyone wins........please show your support and help avoid the closure of an excellent business that pulls people into Ness.

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Reached 1,000 supporters

December 7, 2011

December 4, 2011

100 signatures reached. The support for Hamish and Norma is incredible.

Reached 100 supporters

December 2, 2011

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Morag Navarro
14 years ago Featured

Love this spot. Always busy and always great service. Surely there is some common sense here???

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Catriona Wade
14 years ago Featured

This place is the heart of the village. We cannot lose it over rent prices. Please keep it open.

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Donald Riley
14 years ago Featured

Absolute madness to lose such a good business. Hamish and Norma work so hard and the food is always spot on.

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Alastair Malhotra
14 years ago Featured

FIX THE RENT. Its simple economics. Dont kill a thriving local business.

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Ian Ward
14 years ago Featured

The harbour committee need to wake up. You dont chase away your best tenants.

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Fiona Ferguson
14 years ago Featured

We come here every summer and it would be a crying shame to see it go. Ness wont be the same without the beach house.

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