I have noticed that in certain areas of the city, the anachronistic practice of half-day closing still exists. I have observed that the main areas are Hillsborough and Crookes.
While at one time, the half-day was a sacred cow, is it now not time to abandon it?

all doctors surgerys do this too - dead annoying!

There's no need to do this. We actually live in the 21st century now - Satan will not appear if a shop is open then :)

These are the same types of business that complain that the likes of Tesco et al are stealing all their trade and causing closures. Hmm, I wonder why... :rolleyes:

Some Post Offices are the worst offenders... Indeed, they even close for lunch!

Half days still exist? I live next to Meadowhall and as well as the 24 hour garages dotted around the city, there's also the 24 hour Asda and Tesco. I never have any problems if I suddenly realise I need milk or a new TV at 3am on a Tuesday ;)

These are the same types of business that complain that the likes of Tesco et al are stealing all their trade and causing closures. Hmm, I wonder why... :rolleyes:

I know, we do do that, annoying aren't we - but unfortunately the normal person can only do 10 hours a day 6 days a week without eventually dropping dead from overwork:rolleyes:

I've noticed that often the people that moan the most about small shops not being open 24/7 are the ones that lounge around in an office all day surfing the net when they should be working ... and usually have weekends off as well.:D

unfortunately the normal person can only do 10 hours a day 6 days a week without eventually dropping dead from overwork:rolleyes:That's why shops have more than one member of staff

I have noticed that in certain areas of the city, the anachronistic practice of half-day closing still exists. I have observed that the main areas are Hillsborough and Crookes.
While at one time, the half-day was a sacred cow, is it now not time to abandon it?

Which shops in Hillsborough have half-day closing?

I've noticed that often the people that moan the most about small shops not being open 24/7 are the ones that lounge around in an office all day surfing the net when they should be working ... and usually have weekends off as well.:D

Which means that they are not able to visit these shops during office hours and why it is annoying when they don't open in the evenings or on Sundays.

I wish they would all close for a half day - and Sunday! Do we really need to be able to shop 24 hours a day? :huh:

I wish they would all close for a half day - and Sunday! Do we really need to be able to shop 24 hours a day? :huh:


Asking shops to open on a Sunday is not the same as asking them to open 24 hours a day. There are a huge number of people who only have Saturday and Sunday available to do their shopping, so it's hardly surprising that they flock to the larger shops who will cater for these needs.

That's why shops have more than one member of staff

Only shops that can afford to employ extra staff, though. Most of the small independant shops on Woodseats, for instance, only have one member of staff - the owner!

Why do banks not open for longer at night and why do they have less people to help you at lunch time?

Only shops that can afford to employ extra staff, though. Most of the small independant shops on Woodseats, for instance, only have one member of staff - the owner!

At one time, most of the small shops on Woodseats bottom not only closed on Thursdays but they closed for lunch as well!