Marina set to welcome new chandlery business

Mercia Marina has welcomed the setting up of a new chandlery business founded by two familiar faces.

Johnson’s Chandlery & Marine Services is aiming to launch at the marina, which is near Willington, in time for Easter, providing on-site marine services.

It is being launched by Vera and Jonny Johnson – who are both already well-known to the Mercia Marina boating community.

The pair live at the marina on a converted 72ft working boat.

Vera previously spent five years with Midland Chandlers before successfully running her own chandlery business for three years, while Jonny brings years of hands-on experience as a marina engineer.

A Mercia Marina spokesman said: “Following the departure of the current workshop operator and decision of Midland Chandlers’ international owner to move to online selling only, the marina approached Vera and Jonny to offer a chandlery in the workshop, as well as running the workshop services and operating the dry dock.

“They are aiming to open in time for Easter and look forward to welcoming customers soon.”