Broadway Premier in Oxgangs Celebrates 40th Anniversary

That the Parliament congratulates Dennis and Linda Williams, the owners of Broadway Premier in Oxgangs, on the 40th anniversary of the opening of the store; notes that the much-loved convenience store opened in the early 1980s and understands that it has become a pillar of the community in the Oxgangs neighbourhood over the last four decades; understands that the family-run shop has become a much-valued asset to locals, not only serving hot food and household essentials, but also providing a place for the community to come together; further understands that celebratory events will take place in the store, including a supermarket sweep themed “trolley dash”, competitions to win an iPad and a £40 shop, free coffees for all customers, and a selection of items priced at 40 pence to coincide with its milestone year; notes that pupils from Pentland Primary School will sing for customers in addition to performances from the Simon Says Dance School; recognises that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the shop provided free food deliveries for people self-isolating, and, after seeing some of its customers struggling during the difficult period, the Williams family began offering free sandwiches to those in need before launching a hardship fund to help locals buy food and pay for gas and electricity, raising over £10,000, including a generous £1,000 donation from the Williams family themselves; thanks Dennis and Linda Williams, along with their daughter, Sophie, for what it sees as their incredible contribution to the local community, and wishes them many more years as a popular local convenience store and landmark in the Oxgangs area.