Rob went up to Glasgow to meet the team including franchise founders Peter Dobson — its chief executive — and Steve Walsh and liked the inclusive nature of the business. Both felt the business fitted their family — which includes six children and partners, and one grandchild — perfectly.
Sharon Lockhart and Rob Harden are opening a Geek Retreat store in Ipswich. They are temporarily using their outside space from left, Rob Harden, Sharon Lockhart, Leon Scott, Ben Mcleish and Alex Harden
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“We both decided during lockdown to do something different,” explained Sharon.
“When we heard that there was a chance to get involved in the business and to open our own store, we jumped at the chance.