VALLEY AQUATICS HAS CEASED TRADING

It is with regret that Valley Aquatics ceased trading on Sunday, 20th July, 2008. We were forced into this position due to increasing overheads (electricity alone had virtually doubled from £1010 to £1921 per month), staffing problems and competition from e-bay and the internet.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their support over the last few years and, in particular, over the couple of weeks leading up to our closure which proved to be extremely traumatic for us.

BUT.....

Over the last few years Mike has become widely respected in the area for his vast knowledge and experience and he will therefore continue to undertake pond maintenance (filters, pumps, UVs etc), filter installation, fish health (including microscopic scrapes) and can be contacted on 07738 957453. Marine and tropical maintenance and advice is also available. Not only is Mike one of the few people in the North West to offer such services but he is also sensibly priced on his charges. Indeed his services have already been booked by a number of customers.

OR.....

Mike can also be found, working at The Aquarium at Cockfields Farm, Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8AR. He's there Tuesdays to Saturdays inclusive from 9am to 5pm and is providing the same friendly, helpful, advice as he has always done. So please feel free to call in and see him - he'd be delighted to see you.

Cockfields have a large tropical and marine department, as well as reptiles. Since Mike started working there at the end of September 2008, Cockfields have expanded their fancy coldwater section and, in early 2009, have also expanded their pond section. There's also a cafe and some farm animals for the kids to see. Check out their website - www.cockfields.co.uk or telephone them on 0161 331 3322 - they're open 7 days a week.

Liz is now the Accounts Manager for Fishworld at 756 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0PA (Tel: 0161 665 2831). Fishworld have been established for over 35 years and are renowned for their tropical and marine sections. Easter 2009 also saw the launch of their 'Pond World' section. Whilst Liz doesn't work in the shop she is usually there on a Wednesday afternoon and can often be found lurking around on an ad hoc basis. She is also responsible for Fishworld's new website - www.fishworldoldham.co.uk

Liz & Mike Donlan