Progress Update

Well it seems all is well, and subject to a meeting with my accountant on Monday next, in Leeds, and as long as he doesn't rise any glaring concerns then the Black Pig will be a reality. I have told the present owner the same thing and if all goes well Monday morning, we will shake hands on the deal on Monday afternoon.

So when will I open the doors, well the plan would be to take the keys over on Monday August 8th and the commence with the changes that need to happen - decorating, cleaning, ripping out the old broken stuff and commencing with the re-configuration works, which will take a few days. The sign writers are now engaged with and they can complete the Black Pig logos and signage in a day. This will mean that, if all goes to plan the doors will open for trading on the following Monday, August 15th, but as I have negotiated  2 months free rent, I can afford to slip slightly, however, I would prefer this not to happen.

The plan would be to open on the Sunday 14th August for a dry run, so if you are about, please come along and experience what we will have to offer.....

All I can do now is continue to look at the finer detail and make sure that I've missed nothing, although I am sure that I will, but this dream is about to become reality, living by one's own decisions, learning from my mistakes and I'm sure there will be few.

I have also started to engage with my potential suppliers, Rowcliffe being the main cheese supplier, and have organised to meet with the rep early next week to ensure I have the right product, in the right place and at the right price. Others do need to be engaged with, however, as Devizes is a small town the gossip needs to be kept to a minimum, as there are already some rumours going round.

So Monday is the day....lets hope my accountant doesn't find any glaring issues. But before then, I'm back in Yorkshire this coming weekend for the Harrogate Speciality Food Show on Sunday, the tough part of the job, tasting more food and wine from UK suppilers.....well as a sole trader, someone's got to do it!!