The Electric Church calls on community to help save record store

The Electric Church on Over Square had announced it was intending to close for good earlier this month.

However, following a flood of support the store, it has managed to turn the tables and is continuing to open for business.

This comes despite owner Jimi Ray Coppack and his wife being involved in a crash on Friday night (February 16), after a fox ran out in front of their car, which has been written off.

Jimi and his wife were left 'bruised and a bit shaken up' after the collision, but now he is calling on their customers to help them save The Electric Church.

He said: “We need the local community that has supported us so far to continue doing so and I hope the support that has been directed our way is a reflection of people's appreciation of The Electric Church and not just because people thought we would be closing.

“As per the state of the UK's high streets, unless the community uses local businesses then we are forced to close.

“We are now treading a fine line and whilst I hope The Electric Church can weather this storm it is entirely dependent on our amazing customers.”

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Owner of The Electric Church, Jimi Ray Coppack, and his wife were involved in a crash on Friday (February 16) (Image: The Electric Church)

Jimi opened The Electric Church in 2017, initially just as a record store.

A café was added soon after and in December last year, a cocktail bar launched at the venue.

On February 8, a post announcing The Electric Church’s impending closure was shared on Facebook.

It read: “We have had some great times over the near seven-year operation of the business.

“Our customers have brought life through our doors and in turn we hope we have done the same for you all over the years.

“The Electric Church has seen many revisions, trying to stay ahead of unprecedented hurdles but the time has come to take a step back.”

Earlier this month, The Electric Church announced it was intending to close (Image: Google Maps)

The post received nearly 500 reactions, with customers old and new showing their support.

This has seen the venue receive some much-needed footfall, preventing it from shutting down.

Sharing this news on Tuesday (February 21), The Electric Church posted: “We are open! And will do our best to continue to be.

“We are on the edge and your support over the last couple of weeks has enabled us to keep our doors open.

“We need your support now more than ever.”