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Published:
April 20, 2006
Traders
in Burnham enjoy profitable Easter holiday week
 Burnham-On-Sea
traders have enjoyed a bumper week of profits, thanks to an influx
of Easter visitors flocking to the town's cafes, amusement arcades
and shops.
Buckets
and spades were out in force on Burnham beach, pictured, during
the first main holiday period of the year.
The
High Street was busy too, with JJ Welsh's restuarant reporting
its "busiest ever day." Jackie Welsh told Burnham-On-Sea.com:
"Sunday was incredibly busy. We were rushed off our feet,
with all our tables taken during the day."
And
stationery shop Bastins said it had seen "bumper trade."
Its manager said the store had been "very busy" throughout
the weekend.
The
Reed's Arms pub on the seafront was so busy that it ran out of
95 per cent of meals on its menu by 6pm on Sunday, leaving hungry
visitors to go elsewhere.
The
crowds also flocked to nearby Brean as well. Alan House, General
Manager of Brean Leisure Park, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "We
had a very busy weekend with the crowds flocking in for the car
boot sale and market as well as thousands being thrilled by the
new rides on the Fun Park. It was another highly successful bank
holiday weekend."
And
Louise Parkin said Burnham pier's amusements had "enjoyed
a good start to the season." She added that the cafe kiosks
outside had also been "very busy" with trade up on previous
years.
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