Owning a small business is a labour of love, and we love our small business owners! We asked the businesses of Moss End Garden Village to share a short story of why they decided to start their business, what they love about owning a business at Moss End, or just something entertaining about themselves…

This week we’re introducing Alex, owner of Berkshire County Trailers.

Berkshire County Trailers, Towing & Leisure is a family-based business offering a one stop solution for all towing, leisure and commercial requirements. This includes trailers sales, trailer hire, trailer servicing and trailer parts. They are also a main stockist for Thule and have a display of roof boxes, bike racks, rooftop tents and accessories. They pride themselves in quality, reliability and honesty.

Alex started the business as there was no one else in the market offering what they do. Trailers are very much Alex’s hobby, and it’s amazing that its now become his business, and this really does shine through.

Having grown up on a farm in Africa Alex was around trailers from a young age and this is where his passion for them started. When they stopped working, he’d take them apart and learn how to fix them. This turned into purchasing run-down trailers and bringing them back to their working glory, before selling them.

Alex loves his business as it really is unique and there are so many different trailers to work with from horse boxes to camping trailers to box trailers to flatbed trailers; and all the accessories that come with this sector such as wheel clamps and hitch locks.

Outside of the business the family love going 4x4 and off roading; and Alex also loves getting up close to classic and modern tractors – a throwback to his childhood on the farm. Alex commented “I love the buzz of buying something second hand, refurbing it and giving it new life; whilst making all my customers happy”.

Having visited Moss End Garden Village for a number of years and watching it grow, Alex jumped at the chance of having a store front here. He commented “there’s a lovely community here, with follow business owners providing advice when its needed. There’s also such a variety of shops here, it really is a unique place to be”.,

We always like to give away a little secret about our business owners and share something that’s unique to them, well guess what Alex quite likes for breakfast?  A chicken curry… yes you heard it here first, apparently, he’s a “hot and spicy guy”!!!

With more than 44 independent retailers at Moss End Garden Village, this is just a small snapshot of some of the familiar faces you’ll see when you visit.   Come and visit to explore and discover a new shop you’ve never been to, and don’t forget to say hello to the owner! To find a list of all businesses that call Moss End Garden Village home, click here.