My sister, Anna, and I are raising money to buy a thank you present for Barry and Ping, owners of “The Goldfish Bowl” on Magdalen Road, which is sadly closing after 60 years.

We are both parents of children to whom the shop has brought so much joy, and yet we aren’t fish-keepers (yet…).

So this is a thank from all the local little people who have spent time in the shop, transfixed by their aquatic beauties, and yet have never spent a penny.

Barry and Ping - we will miss you. Xx