Village surrounded by hills is becoming a 'mini Didsbury'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIn the shadow of the hills on the outskirts of Rochdale lies a village that is quietly bucking the national trend. While high streets up and down the country struggle amid pressures caused by the cost of living crisis, Norden's is going from 'strength to strength'.
Among the independent shops that line Edenfield Road, you'll find clothes shops, wine bars, a card shop and an opticians, as well as the usual staples of village life.
For somewhere home to less than 10,000 people, it's an impressive offering. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features "You can put your basket on your arm and go to the butchers, the bakers and the candlestick makers," explained Brigit Rhodes, manager of Hope Womenswear in the village.
The shop was previously based on Drake Street, in Rochdale town centre, before relocating to Norden eight years ago. "We would have been out of business if we'd stayed," said Ms Rhodes. "There's no way we could have survived. "Town centres all over the country are in decline.
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