THORNTON DIRECTORY

Your Local Magazine

 

~ BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT ~

 

 

It is with my deepest regret that I have reached a point with my business where I need to cease trading. Thornton Directory (Your Local Magazine) has closed its pages for the final time. 

 

We would like to thank all our contributors who regularly sent in articles for submission for all our loyal readers to enjoy. 

Our thanks go to the local businesses who supported us by advertising their services in our magazines over the past eight years.

 

Surviving the pandemic was one of the biggest challenges ever in my 20-year self-employment, but I survived, however, not without severe damage. But the current situation, where everyone is faced with the unprecedented cost of living crisis, has significantly affected me financially, forcing my accountant to say that due to poor cash flow, my small business is no longer viable and unable to continue. The cost of producing the magazines dramatically increased in the spring of 2022. Also, with some customers unable to pay for their printed advertising, we have run out of reserves to carry us through, forcing us to close. 

 

Please know this, I enjoyed producing every magazine. This was the toughest decision I have been forced to make.

Thank you for the many years of support. 

 

 

Neil Bird

Editor | Thornton Directory