TEDDINGTON FISH BAR – CLOSED AND BOARDED UP IN NEW SETBACK
The popular Teddington Fish Bar, which was saved by a local crowdfunding campaign which raised over £4850 is closed and boarded up today.
Signs on the window show that the premises at 194 Kingston Road are now the subject of a repossession order.
There is also a handwritten message from the owner John Charalambous, who has run the Fish Bar for 15 years, which says: “Message from John. I am very sorry we are unable to open today. We are working to have this dispute resolved as possible. John. ”
Alongside is a type written Possession Notice which states: ” To: All and Any others this may concern.
“Take Notice that the Landlord has this day 6 August 2024 exercised their right to Peaceably Re-enter and take Possession of the premises known as 194, Kingston Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9Jd
“Any Lease or License is hereby determined. The property is now legally occupied by the Landlords.
“NOTE: Any enquiries regarding the above should be addressed to J. Golding & Sons (196) – 01737 551116
The Notice adds a Warning. “Any attempt to break into this property will be classed a sa criminal offence and will be reported to the Police.”
The fish and chip shop had to close down after an electrical fire but a community crowdfunding campaign organised by local resident Laura Cole, raised over £4850 with 190 donations to help the owners complete repairs and reopen.
At the time Mr Charalambous said he was ‘truly humbled’ by the support he had received and added: “Even after 15 years I didn’t realise how much my shop and I meant to people locally, especially after being closed for over a year. I am truly humbled and lost for words at the kindness I am being shown.
“All I can do is promise I am doing everything I can to reopen as soon as possible, having the support of the local community has really helped give a positive boost to my mental health just when I needed it. I was struggling and didn’t want to be a burden to anyone or reach out for help, it’s just not how I was brought up.”
Teddington Town did contact J. Golding & Sons whoh said they could not make any comment.
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