Don’t rely on your memory—it’s a liar. My memory tells me the store opens at 8 AM, but my memory also told me I could fit a sofa in a Ford Fiesta. Use your phone. Google Maps is your best friend for this, but double-check it against the official M&S website. Sometimes Google gets drunk and tells you they’re open on Christmas Day (they’re not). Also, the store’s own Facebook page often posts updates about early closures for stock-takes or staff training. Yes, they sometimes close early for a “team meeting.” Imagine that—a whole shop full of staff being paid to talk about Percy Pigs while you’re locked out. Outrageous. But respect the process.
Gallery – Handforth Town Council
If you’re really stuck, just call them. I know, scary. But the staff at Handforth Dean are famously lovely. They’ll tell you the hours in a cheery voice, probably while handling a customer complaint about a slightly over-ripe avocado. They’ve seen it all. They’re the real heroes.
