Corner Shop
Markandu Geretheran and his wife Amirthagowry have owned and run the convenience store at the corner of Bellevue Road and Plains of Waterloo for a year. He has become a popular figure in this area.
The shop is open 7am -10.30pm, 7 days a week. Gary, as he is known, also does local deliveries (01843-588252).
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Peter's Modern Hair Stylist
Peter Payne moved into his shop in 1978 and has successfully run his Gentleman's Hairdressers from there ever since. The original house, built in 1840, was converted to a shop in 1912 where the owner, Mr Pozner ran the "East Cliffe Toilet Salon" with his wife Prudence and an apprentice called Frank Jorden.
There have been various owners - a Mr Lewis and Peter's predecessor, a Mr Keuchner.
Peter has customers who have been coming to his shop all their lives.
Businesses such as Peter's are an integral part of the Eastcliff community. He is open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday (Closed Wednesdays).
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Ice Cream & Refreshment Kiosk
Gerry O'Donnell, local politician, and his family have run the Ice Cream and Refreshment Kiosk at the bottom of Augusta Road for two years. Gerry says "What we need is a local Council who care about local businesses".
The kiosk was once a toll booth (see the 'Eastliff' section Highlights of Eastcliff).
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Ramsgate Glass Centre
Ramsgate Glass Centre, was started by the late John Cox in 1965. He worked at first out of a van and his shed. The shop at 118-122 King Street, Ramsgate was opened 24 years ago. Son Kevin joined the business in 1978. Younger brothers Phil and Anthony joined later and Kevin's son Tom now manages the shop. A further branch was opened fifteen years ago in Dover. Early in 2009 the Cox brothers opened a local factory where they carry out polishing, bevelling and drilling. They also make lead lights and stained glass on the premises. Anthony is in charge of the double-glazing side of the business.
This is very much a 'family' business. 01843-592938, 118-122 King Street, Ramsgate CT11 8PA
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