Specialist, Local and Family-run Our pick of St Leonards Businesses JS Gedge, ‘probably the oldest bike shop in the world’, was established in 1897 selling Rudge Whitworth bicycles and has traded continuously from the same site in Silchester Road. Now specialising in Triumph, Yamaha and Honda motorbikes plus Vespa and Piaggio scooters, there is a range to suit all riders. Gedges world of motorcycling has traced the changes from the early days when motorbikes were the most practical and economic means of transport through the ’50s mods and rockers’ seaside battles era to the motorcycling heights of the ’70s and ’80s. Today the freedom of the road, good design and engineering excellence makes motorbiking a growing lifestyle choice. Gedges again leads the field by providing a comprehensive one stop shop service with advice, financing, training courses, get kitted up and onto the road, plus an onsite workshop for tuning and repairs.
Gedge’s Motorcycle Training School We provide training for a complete novice all the way through to a Full Licence! The first step is the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) which is £90. We can then provide training with the bike from as little as £250! So, the costs to get riding, with test fees included, can be as low as £461.50. 10 Silchester Road TN38 0JB Tel: 01424 423520 E: bikes@jsgedge.co.uk
Kings Stationers and Expressions Art Shop Twelve years living and working in Japan has given me a deep appreciation of every thing to do with paper which is happily fulfilled by these side by side shops, a proper office stationers and an independent art and hobby materials shop on Kings Road. Four generations of family run business, their knowledge is their strength. If you are serious about business, writing and creating then this is seriously good stuff. Whilst you may get convenient and cheap goods in supermarkets and catalogues nothing beats a range honed by an experienced salesperson and professional demand. Great pens, robust files, and an ink cartridge service. Next door at Expressions there is an inspiring selection of sketchbooks, paints, tools, and scrapbooking materials. Fast Print Every town needs a great print shop and we have one such on Gensing Road. Long established with a widely experienced team, it serves the many businesses, shops and creative industries in the area for all their print and marketing materials needs.
48 Kings Road TN37 6DY Tel: 01424 437136 W: www.kingsstationers.co.uk
art & craft materials for students & professionals
49 Kings Road TN37 6DY Tel: 01424 446260 W: www.expressionsart.co.uk
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