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So, read on for a new business opening in our area

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New store alert! Petculiar Little Shop is now open.

Offering raw and alternative healthcare for your pets, Petculiar is a great addition to the ever growing Offley Hoo Farm, only a few miles from Hitchin.

The site is flourishing with new businesses, shops and stores opening all the time - and is set to become a destination visit for those from Hitchin and further afield.

The farm already offers a top quality butchers, a coffee shop and garden centre - with plans well advanced to add plenty of new businesses, including the brilliant new Petculiar.

Petculiar's founder Halle said: "We founded Petculiar Little Shop with one goal in mind: providing a high-quality, natural alternatives and a holistic approach to keeping our fur babies in their best health.

"Being 'pawrents' ourselves, we have struggled against countless allergies/intolerances, through this our passion has continued to grow to find the best products to add to your dog and cats' cupboards.

"We know that every product counts, and strive to make the entire shopping experience as rewarding as possible."

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm

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