East Preston party shop sees business boom during lockdown

By John Holden
Published 17th Mar 2021, 11:41 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2021, 12:11 BST
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Just Because in East Preston’s Sea Road had been carving out a decent niche selling balloons, banners, cards – products to brighten up any occasion – for three years.

But on March 23 last year, it looked like the party was over.

Richard Daniels and Blake Britton, who both live in Worthing could not see how they would survive with their doors forced to close.

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“We thought lockdown would be the end of our business,” said Blake, 44.

Blake Britton and Richard Daniels, owners of Just Because in East Preston. Pic Steve Robards SR2103161 SUS-210316-115254001