Petals flower store in Tycroes to close after 26 years

Petals in Tycroes is run by Debbie Davison who will officially shut the store on June 30.

Debbie is closing her shop almost four years after losing her son Mark Davison to cancer on December 17, 2020.

Petals is closing after more than 26 years in operation. (Image: Debbie Davison)

Debbie used to give away a free bouquet of flowers every Friday and has raised money for charity. (Image: Debbie Davison)

The store will officially close on June 30. (Image: Debbie Davison) She said: “I’ve lost my son, my husband and I’m 68 years old. I’m going to be sad but happy at the same time when I close.

“Petals is going to be a big loss to the community because my flowers are the best. I used to give a free bouquet of flowers every Friday for five or six years.”

On the Petals Florist Facebook page, Debbie also posted: “Hi to all my loyal customers over the many years, I will finally close my gates on the 30th of this month.

“I have loved serving all of you and being an Interflora UK member for many years while sending and receiving all your floral gifts. But mostly I will miss all the funeral work I have done over many years now for loved ones.

“I would like to thank Cwmni Griffiths Bwtrimawr for allowing me to do their floral tributes.

“I have loved working alongside them, they truly are the best out there! I am for now retiring but who knows what the next chapter of my life will be.

“But rest assured I have a wonderful daughter and son in-law by my side. My beautiful grandchildren and my lovely daughter in-law, to keep me busy diolch yn fawr. Thank you to you all xxx. We have a 50 per cent sale off on all that's left.”

Following the announcement of her retirement, tributes poured in for Debbie’s work as a florist.

Tributes have poured in thanking Debbie for her positive impact on the local community. (Image: Debbie Davison)

Debbie has also done funeral work with those who have lost loved ones. (Image: Debbie Davison)

Petals has completed a range of floral tributes. (Image: Debbie Davison) Felicity Amy Phillips said: “I am so sad but so happy to see you start retirement. I will call in and see you before for some flowers. Thank you so much for the amazing flowers over the years. They have been outstanding.

“You will be so missed. You are such an inspiration and have done so much for the community. It will not be the same. All my love.”

Michelle Vobe-Phillips added: “What a sad day for us as your customers. However, enjoy your retirement. You deserve a massive thank you for looking after us for all these years and a medal.

“I honestly can’t thank you enough from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me and my family.”

Debbie has also raised money for organizations in the past such as Ty Bryngwyn Hospice and St Edmund’s Church.