00:00Oh yay! Oh yay! Oh yay! Welcome one and all on this 20th day of Gagnaroni 2026
00:25to the celebration of the refurbishment of our nationwide building society here in Newton Abbot.
00:35It gives me great pleasure in handing you over shortly to our Newton Abbot Mayor, Councillor Colin Barker.
00:45God save the King!
00:48Thank you. Good morning everyone. It's a real pleasure to be here today at Queen Street.
00:53As Mayor often get to see the changing face of our town.
00:57But today is particularly special because it represents something we value deeply in Newton Abbot
01:03and that's commitment.
01:05We all know that the heart of the community is in its high street.
01:09In an era where we see services moving online and branches closing their doors,
01:15seeing this beautiful refurbished nationwide branch is a breath of fresh air.
01:21But it isn't just about a new coat of paint or a modern layout.
01:25The true celebration is nationwide's branch promise.
01:29Their public commitment to remain right here in Newton Abbot until at least 2030.
01:35For our residents, especially those who value face-to-face support,
01:41our local business owners and those who simply prefer the human touch,
01:45this commitment provides peace and mind.
01:49It ensures that Newton Abbot remains a vibrant place to shop, work and do business.
01:55I want to thank the local team here, two managers and everyone on the staff for the hard work during this refurbishment,
02:03especially those here standing in front of us.
02:05You are more than just a building society, you are part of the fabric of our town centre.
02:11So it's with great pride that I declare this refurbished branch officially open.
02:15Here's to many more years of service to the people of New Stanley. Thank you.
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