We were delighted this week to have a visit from news reporter Molly from wales online who spoke to staff members about the area. With the lowest crime rates in wales Killay was clearly the best choice for our shop, we hope to add even more light to the thriving community, thank you Molly!
See below for our feature in the article.
'Killay felt like the right place for our business'
The newest business to open in Killay, Love Wales Gower surfwear shop opened near St Hilary church on Gower Road just last month. The independent family-run shop sells surf and beach leisurewear, swimwear, wetsuits and surfing accessories and has already become a hit with locals, as well as students who walk or drive down from Sketty, Brynmill and Uplands to visit the shop.
The shop started life as ‘Love Waves’ online surfwear retailer but has become so popular in recent months that business-owner Matt Stephen and his family decided to branch-out to open a physical store.
“Dad picked Killay as it’s very community-driven,” Matt's daughter and Love Wales Gower staff member Rio Stephen said. “It’s on the way to Gower and it’s got that community feeling and felt like the right place. Everyone has been really welcoming and about 70% of the people coming in are locals, there’s been a lot of interest.”
”