Reopening date announced for Milton Keynes shop after premises struck by car
A Milton Keynes business whose premises was struck by a car earlier this year has announced a date for its reopening.
Pottery painting business Kilning Me Softly, located on Newport Pagnell’s High Street, was struck by a car at just after 9.30am on July 21.
The shop was not open to the public at the time, with only one staff member in the building when it was struck.
The staff member was not injured but the Citizen was told they were ‘very distressed’ immediately after the incident.
Kiln controls, gas and electricity lines and the building’s brick structure were all damaged, forcing the business to close.
The business announced on its Facebook page that it would reopen on Saturday November 7, writing: “After the events that forced us to close, we’re so excited to finally be able to welcome you back through the doors.
“It is finally time to get creating again and paint some pottery ready for the Christmas season!
“Thank you for all your patience, kindness and support while we’ve been closed. It has kept us all going and ready to get back to business!”
The Citizen has contacted Kilning Me Softly for a comment about the reopening and its future plans.
The business was founded by Harriet Thompson in 2013, before she handed the reins over to her friend and colleague Niamh Davey earlier this summer.
Kilning Me Softly’s name is a play on the 1973 Roberta Flack hit ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’, which led to a nomination for the title of UK’s Best Shop Name in 2023.