By Jill Stocks
When Sharon and Ady Atter retired in June last year and The Regent Chippy shut its doors it’s no exaggeration to say that it left quite a hole in the Horsforth community.
Sharon and Ady had served the community for 17 years, through good times and bad. Many fondly remember their efforts during lockdown and their support of all community events.
When they finally hung up their aprons for a well-deserved rest they sought a buyer for the business who would maintain its traditional values. Sadly no suitable buyer could be found. Until now.
Best friends Richard and Vicky have taken on the challenge and will take the much loved chippy into its 100th year. And Richard admits to being excited but a little nervous.
“It’s the first time we’ve done a venture ourselves. Myself and Vicky have known each other a long time. When this came around it was too good an opportunity not to do. It’s just a bit nerve wracking at first. It’s getting to know your customers but we’re both chatty people.”
Local resident Andy was one of the first customers through the door. He said: “It’s always been a great chippy so it was so sad to see it close down. So when we found out it had been taken over and it was going to reopen it was brilliant.”
Richard and Vicky were keen to let people know that they would be keeping things traditional.
“We are going to keep it a traditional fish and chip shop.We’re not adding burgers or anything like that,” Richard said. “We will be using beef dripping and they’ll be proper fish and chips.”
They will also be offering a gluten free option on request.
The new opening hours at the Regent are:
- Monday – closed
- Tuesday and Wednesday – 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
- Thursday to Saturday – 11:30 am to 8pm
- Sunday – 12pm to 6pm
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