Is Timpson open during lockdown?
Our stores are OPEN! We are still here providing you with great service while keeping all of our staff and customers safe. The social distancing measures we have put in place will ensure that we do the best we can to respect the safety and welfare of our customers and colleagues.
Who owns Timpsons?
Timpson Group
Timpson Shoe Repairs, The Ridings Shopping Centre/Parent organizations
Can Timpsons stretch boots?
We can fix almost all kinds of womens and mens shoes and boots! We offer full or partial re-sole, repair shoe stitching, re-heeling your favourite boots, shoe stretching and much more, including zip repair, strap repair, and waterproofing. Pop into your local Timpson branch today.
Do Timpsons resize rings?
The Watch Workshop offers a free jewellery cleaning service in all stores and our friendly and professional colleagues will be pleased to advise on any loose stones. Our jewellery repair services include: Ring re-sizing.
Is Timpson a franchise?
Timpson is the UK’s leading retail service provider employing over 5,600 colleagues, with 2,000 owned stores and 119 “Snappy Snaps” franchises throughout the UK and Ireland. Timpson has been established since 1865 and is family owned and run by John Timpson as Chairman and James Timpson as Chief Executive.
Do Timpsons replace car key batteries?
Your car key is broken but you don’t want to replace the whole key? No problem because every Timpson store can replace the blade, the buttons and the casing of your current key at a fraction of the cost of a new one.
How old is Sir John Timpson?
78 years (March 24, 1943)
John Timpson/Age
Who is the CEO of Timpsons?
James Timpson (1998–)
Timpson Shoe Repairs, The Ridings Shopping Centre/CEO
James Timpson OBE DL James has been Chief Executive since 2002, helping the business grow to over 2100 shops, and developing several innovative ways to run the business at a time when traditional High Street retailing has suffered.
Does wet newspaper help stretch shoes?
Another easy way to make those tight shoes roomier is with wet newspaper. Scrunch wet newspaper into your shoes and leave to dry. The paper will expand as it does, and your shoes should have more give.
Can you resole crepe soles?
In most cases a small hole through the sole to the first layer of crepe (often under the ball of the foot) is ok and a resole is possible. However if the first layer of crepe has also been worn through and the leather inners of the shoe are cracked and damaged your shoes will need extra work and the inners replaced.
How can I make my ring bigger?
The most common means to enlarge the ring size is to add metal to increase the band’s circumference. In this process, the jeweler will snip the ring’s band (or shank) and insert a small piece of metal between the two cut ends to expand the ring’s size. The ends are soldered to this new piece of added metal.
How long does it take to rhodium plate a ring?
HOW LONG DOES THE RHODIUM PLATING PROCESS TAKE AND WHAT IS THE COST? To rhodium plate your white gold piece can be done the same day, and will take us about an hour to finish. The cost can vary depending on the piece of jewelry. For an engagement ring, or thinner band we charge $35 per piece.
