Mossy's Shoe Repairs opens in New Canal - opening times and services

Stuart Moss, 51, opened Mossy's Shoe Repairs at 86 New Canal on Tuesday, September 5, after moving to the rural village of Newton Tony for a calmer life.

The third-generation cobbler had been repairing shoes since he was 16 and worked under his father before running his own business in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Stuart Moss inside Mossy's Shoe Repairs. (Image: Newsquest)

Stuart Moss using his Singer shoe patcher which is visible from the shop window. (Image: Newsquest)

Mr Moss hopes his latest venture will fill a gap in the market for the personal level of service an independent, "old school" cobbler can offer.

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Mossy's opens from 8.30am-5pm on weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays offering shoe, leather and watch repairs as well as key cutting and engravings.

Mossy's. (Image: Newsquest)

"There's nothing that's made with leather that I can't fix," said Mr Moss, who claims his customer service is "second to none".

He added: "I moved to Salisbury for a better way of life and noticed there was no independent shoe repair shop. People are so much more friendly here, they say hello and smile."

Stuart Moss cutting a key. (Image: Newsquest)

Mr Moss has plans to offer exclusive discounts for pensioners further down the line.

"Come in and say hi, see what I'm about", Mr Moss said.