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Luckhurst's

I thought this was meant to be back. It closed with the building works on the new hotel but I thought it was coming back.  Does anyone know whether it is? It would be a real shame if it had gone for good.

Milena Vincic ● 4353d14 Comments

No ButcherNo BetfredWhats next for the chop (sorry).Is the flower stall safe ? who knows.The departure from the initial planning permission is rather significant and maybe it should have triggered a new public consultation.Maybe the hotel never wanted the ground dloor retail units,who knows ?.The hotel entrance has also been moved,so whats next ?.Who knows.

Harry Jay ● 3762d

Arthur Breens ● 3764d

Sadly, now that the hoarding has come down it is clear that the hotel has made no provision for Luckhurst's to return. I somehow missed it, but a planning variation approved over the summer paved the way for this. Ref. PP/2015/1747See: http://gis.ealing.gov.uk/webreports/planning/planning_weekly_Detail_results.asp?txtPlanRefNo=PP/2015/1747The covering letter gives a brief explanation but it remains a real shame.

Andy Hamm ● 3766d

I have heard a rumour that Tony Luckhurst has been appointed as Butcher to the Royal Household - at Windsor perhaps?  And therefore will not be returning to West Ealing.Anyone have further information on this?

Thelma Leach ● 3910d

Well, the hotel construction seems to be progressing well. But the question remains, will Luckhursts be back?One would think that the developers would get the retail units completed as soon as possible and get some tenants in to generate a bit of income, while the internal fit out of the upper floors continues.Anyone know?

Andy Hamm ● 3911d

Yes! still can't lie in bed on a Sunday haha old habits..I can thoroughly recommend Hook & Cleaver for spring lamb, the owner is a friend of mine and a good butcher. It's great to see young butchers giving it their best!I'm currently working in Fisher's in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. (Paying the bills for my equipment storage and even laundry contract!)Here's a youtube clip of me at Fisher's..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrxxQTntDPYHere's a link to their website..http://fisherbutchers.co.uk/It's a bit of a trek for my W Ealing regulars, but there's been a few :)

Tony Luckhurst ● 4350d

Good luck with everything and hope to see you back in your rightful place very soon.

Milena Vincic ● 4350d

...........until Luckhursts is back - Hook and Cleaver in South Ealing have it Gerry.

Penny Crocker ● 4350d

There's a butcher for you, still up at five o'clock on a Sunday!Hopefully, we'll all see a damn good local business back and thriving soon.

Nigel Brooks ● 4350d

Good news that you're coming back to West Ealing Mr. Luckhurst. Btw, where do you get your new season Spring lamb from may I ask? Is there any around yet please?

Gerry Tan ● 4350d

Frustrating times for all of us, but we're still committed to coming back to West Ealing. (Might need a friendly bank manager though!)We miss all our friends and supporters.. thanks for bearing with us

Tony Luckhurst ● 4350d

Sad to see a good neighbourhood family butcher's shop close - if it has.

Gerry Tan ● 4352d

The last time I asked Dean at the flower stall he seemed to think that because the work was taking so long the guys had all found work elsewhere and would be unlikely to return. It really is a shame if that's the case.

Milena Vincic ● 4352d

I miss Tony.The building work is soooo slow that Tony may well be past retirement age before they finish.A great shame.

Nigel Brooks ● 4353d