Lisa Forshaw talks to us after opening her brand new business; LJ’s Bar in Longridge, near Preston
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00:00 Hi, my name's Lisa and I've just opened a little bar in Longbridge and I'm hoping to attract any kind of age of people.
00:09 I sell wines, beers, spirits, don't do cocktails unfortunately, but I like to think I've opened a little bar that's just cosy, welcoming to anybody of any age.
00:22 And it's just adding to the rest of the lovely bars that are in Longbridge.
00:27 And yes, I hope to see you very soon.
00:29 And where did the inspiration behind LJ's Bar come from?
00:32 For many years now I've wanted my own little bar, something that I want to walk into myself.
00:36 Quite a few years ago an opportunity came along a little while ago for me to open it, so here I am.
00:42 But the name is due to my name being Lisa Jane, so I just thought I'd bring a little bit of LJ's to Longbridge, a bit of me in it.
00:51 And how long's LJ's Bar been in the works?
00:54 For about four months now I've been planning everything from scratch on my own, never run a business, never had a bar, but I thought I'd give it my best shot.
01:03 And I feel I can achieve that from everybody's feedback. So yes, here I am.
01:08 And what would you say to anyone else who perhaps wants to start their own little business, their own little venture?
01:13 I'd say go for it, follow your dreams.
01:16 I've got here, it's been really hard work, very stressful, quite a lot of tears, but now I'm smiling and it's well worth it.
01:24 Because honestly when I look at my bar now, I think I've done all this myself. Yes, it's absolutely, definitely worth it.
01:30 And what's the response been like since you've been open?
01:33 Amazing, breathtaking, brought many a tear to my eye.
01:39 Just everybody's been so supportive. I have been so, so busy. I have had so many cards, flowers, wishes.
01:47 I just can't keep up with it all. It's still coming now, fast and furious. Fantastic.
01:52 And what would you say to people saying, "Courage, come down and try LJ's Bar"?
01:56 Just get here. You'll know the reason why I've dragged you down here.
02:00 I just think all the feedback I've had, I just feel like I've put my heart and soul into it.
02:05 I've just tried to create a lovely, warm, quiet, nice environment. It's cosy, welcoming, and it is just...
02:14 I am very proud of myself and everybody tells me I should be as well. So come and have a tip. Come and take a look yourself.