Update on our Journey

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A preview of the new look of the outside of the building!

Sue and Danny dropped of the coolest old fridge...we can't wait to show you what we have planned for this piece!

Taking a mini break and gazing up to the sky...oh yah...we are not done the work yet...back to work!!!!

Update on our Journey

So everyone...we all have been working like worker bees to get this project done!
The inside is almost complete but we are going to have you wait until opening day to see...sorry :(
The outside is our next job and we got a good start on it this week...

Here we have started pulling off the vinyl siding and voila...we found some of the original architecture...

Sooo....lots of patching!

and the drainage goes in.....      

                                          and the siding colour!!              

So hopefully this week....we will see a big change on the outside of the building!

We are on the countdown! 

We are still open at the original Old Tin Shed until June 12th at 4pm.....then we close until we re-open at 25 Sherbourne St N in Bancroft on June 18th!

There is still lots and lots to do yet... so off we go again!

June 18th....the big reveal!

See you there!!

              

Our Journey to our New Location!

Come follow us on our journey to create THE OLD TIN SHED in our new location at 25 Sherbourne St N. (follow hwy 28 toward hwy 62...large white church on your left -or reverse from the other direction!)

As a celebration of our 8th anniversary on May 2, we took possession of our new digs! (actually took possession on April 29, but this sounds better)

We immediately got to hammering and painting and cleaning.  Our storage/work room is now almost complete, with lots of our stored product already stashed away!  Boy our employees can work like little beavers when they see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Insulation will be complete by end of today.  Floors are being covered, as are walls.  Signage has been designed and is with Al to bring it all together.  

We are looking at a June opening...originally the 18th, but will know better once we get further into May.  We will definitely keep you informed.  The shop will have to be closed for a short period once we get to the moving of the actual show room...but that won't be for a while.  So, keep on visiting us in Bird's Creek...there are lots of new items coming in.  And during MAY, WE WILL BE PAYING THE EQUIVALENT OF THE TAX ON ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS!!  

PLUS, we are still having our annual SIDEWALKLESS SALE UNDER THE TENTS starting May 20 and running til we can't do it anymore! 

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

The OLD TIN SHED is on the move. 

By summer we will be relocated to

25 SHERBOURNE STREET

In BANCROFT.

(formerly the location of the Ya Ya Gallery)

For some time now we have been feeling the pressure of

too little space and too much ‘stuff’ !

The building on

Sherbourne Street

was the first Catholic Church built in Bancroft in 1893.  So, we will continue to be housed in an historical building- actually older than our current location.

We have such wonderful plans for this intriguing setting and will keep you posted on our progress through this blog.  Watch for renovation updates and projected date of opening.

You’re gonna love it!

Do you like our customer service? Here's how you can express it!

JOIN COMMUNITY FUTURES in CELEBRATING CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Please help us identify & recognize SERVICE EXCELLENCE in North Hastings. 

We’re proud of our service excellence providers, and we need your help to identify them all.

We are soliciting comments from business customers & clients in order to detect service excellence and nominate businesses for awards.  Overall, we are looking for accounts of customer service excellence in the form of comments & stories.

What are the Awards?

At the time of nomination, we will recognize every business nominee with a “Customer Service Excellence” award.  In October businesses will be chosen as the grand prize winners from among the nominees.  The grand prize winners will receive a grand prize award, free advertising in the Destination Guide, a ‘service excellence’ logo to insert in future advertising and unchallenged bragging rights.

The nominator will have her/his name put in a prize draw ($50 value).

How Can I nominate a business for Customer Service Excellence?

Comments & stories of customer service excellence can be submitted to Community Futures by e-mail or regular mail:

excellence@community-futures.ca

Community Futures

Attn:  Customer Service Excellence

26 Chemaushgon Road, P.O. Box 517

BANCROFT, ON K0L 1C0

The business must be clearly identified, as well as its location, and that it is being entered in the North Hastings celebration as there are others in South Algonquin and Centre Hastings.

The nominator must describe why she/he is nominating the business, including any comments and stories of customer service excellence.  The nominator must also provide her/his full contact information and declaration that she/he is in no way affiliated with the business being nominated.

Businesses are encouraged to promote this program to their clients/customers.

New Clipa Handbag Hanger now in at The Old Tin Shed

Think Outside The Bag!

Clipa is the ingenious purse hanger that keeps your purse off the ground. Simply clip it to your handbag strap and leave it there.
Whenever you need to hang your bag, open either end of the Clipa. It instantly hooks onto table edges, chairs, doors, rails, and carts and holds your handbag securely. Holds up to 45lbs.
Use it in restaurants, outdoor cafes, bars, restrooms, sporting events and more. Clipa is so convenient, one hand is all you need. The patented clip system closes automatically every time. Just "grab and go."
Use it Once and Get Hooked For Life!^™

How Clipa Handbag Hangers Work

Simple:

• Place Clipa on handbag strap
• To use, place one end on table edge or other surface
• When finished, simply pull handbag strap and let Clipa fall back onto bag

Hangs:

• Handbags & Backpacks
• Book bags & Diaper bags
• Umbrellas & more

Works On Most:

• Tabletops & Chairs
• Counters & Sinks
• Rails, Fences & Stall walls

Ideal For:

• Bathrooms
• Restaurants & Bars
• Outdoor cafes
• Cubicle Walls & Meetings
• Sporting Events
• Concerts & Theaters
• Salons & Spas
• Airplanes & Cruise Ships
• Casinos & Poolside
• Strollers & Shopping Carts

Care:

• No polishing is required

Options:

• Wear it as a bracelet or bangle
• Pull a scarf through it to dress up your bag

March Updates!

Hello Everyone!

Just a few updates...just arrived is a great order of new spring scarves! 

 Also on our shelves ready for your testing is our new line of perfumes from Tokyo Milk...as seen on Oprah!

New purses and jewelry are already on display...Come see them while selection is at it's best!

Country Affair Candles are well stocked again...boy did we empty those shelves!

Rustic Multi frames are in our showroom along with a new rug order!

We also brought back with us our new selection of Amish Made furniture! We have a flat screen TV stand, bookcases and jam cupboards! 

Hope to see you soon!