Customer Case Studies | MyStore | Self Storage in Witney

Military Wives Choir Singing their praises

“We connect women in the military community and create a support network through the power of singing." The Military Wives Choir is a community of approximately 2000 women in 70 choirs across the UK and internationally. Who come together to celebrate a love of singing and a communal understanding that comes from their members' shared experiences of the Armed Forces. “We welcome all women whose lives are currently impacted by their military connection; our network supports each other and forms life-changing friendships that lead to new and uplifting experiences through singing.” The Military Wives Choir first reached out to MyStore...

Online Marketplace Storage

Andrew came across MyStore when he was searching Facebook for a clean, dry and easily accessible storage space to keep his car accessories for his online marketplace. Although easy access to a secure self storage facility was the top of the list, the fact that the friendly reception accept parcels and collections on the customers behalf, was a deal breaker. “MyStore allows me to have orders collected and stock delivered all without the need of being there, as you know, couriers could turn up any point of the day, now there is no need for me to wait around...

Nick Jones Painter & Decorator

Painter & Decorator uses shipping container at MyStore. Nick Jones has been running his painting and decorating business for over 34 years. Getting a storage container had crossed his mind on a few occasions over the years but it wasn’t until 2023 that he took the plunge and contacted MyStore Self Storage. He first found out about MyStore by searching for storage near his home. Nick wanted to keep it local and having MyStore just a 5-minute drive from his home was as local as he could get. Plus, the access hours and secure facility made it a no...

Soundabout moves into MyStore

Soundabout was launched in 1995 in Oxford. With the aim of supporting school staff working with children and young people with special needs. To make music interactively with their pupils with severe and complex disabilities. Soundabout has since blossomed and is now a national charity that has pioneered the use of music, rhythm, and sound to give children and adults with disability a voice, a way to express themselves and be listened to. “As a music charity, we hold a lot of equipment, multi-sensory material, and musical instruments. We used to store everything in Oxford but had to move to...

Military Storage; MyStore to the rescue!

Callum is one of our many customers based at RAF Brize Norton. He required storage for items that he couldn't fit in his military accommodation. Plus being a motorcycle enthusiast, who also builds motorcycles, this meant the majority of his tools and parts used are bulky, he contacted MyStore in the hope that we could assist him - and we certainly could! We are committed to providing the best customer service to our customers. We offer a variety of storage rooms to suit everyone’s needs. Because we are so close to RAF Brize Norton, we frequently have customers on...

Pandemic emergency storage!

Bruce was in Japan for what was meant to be a six-month stay that turned out to be much longer.The pandemic struck while he was gone, preventing him from returning to the UK; in addition, Bruce had recently bought a new property in the UK. His new home was being renovated and decorated, and due to the pandemic, Bruce quickly realised he needed storage to hold the contents of his home and so he contacted MyStore. We were able to offer Bruce a storage solution along with a non-fixed term contract. This was extremely helpful during the pandemic and...

Local Company stores tools and equipment in a drive up storage unit

Local Witney business Detectronic MEICA Ltd required a storage room with close access for deliveries and found that MyStore offered the perfect solution. They provide mechanical and electrical contracting. As well as maintenance and ICA for public and private sector customers in industrial, commercial, water and renewable industries. Their activities include design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of all mechanical and electrical systems. for a variety of projects and having a storage unit just around the corner from the office has eased the workload for their service engineers and has allowed them to keep tool and equipment in one...

MyStore; a hub for business storage

Marcus came to MyStore just short of 12 months ago, with a need for both personal storage and business storage. His business Estribos specialises in authentic leather polo belts as well as hats and pet accessories. Their products are customisable and of exquisite quality. I can say so myself, our very own Chester's collar is an Estribos design and creation! So what stood out about MyStore? Location, out of hours access, security, clean and modern facility, and a really sincere response on my first visit. I didn’t even need to visit any other storage facilities to decide. “On a...

Drinking in the benefits at MyStore

Business storage user David uses MyStore on a daily basis as a hub for his business. Fountain Drinks Oxford supplies Witney and the surrounding areas with Coffee machines and water solutions. David himself is local to the Witney area, and supplies many local businesses, including MyStore! “Having the storage has definitely proved to be a good choice, it has kept my costs low compared to renting an industrial unit as I did not need lighting or water”. Previously David stored in one of his customers’ premises but after their factory relocated, his business storage relocated along with it, and...

Retirement couple put their faith in MyStore

Chris and his wife Diane, came to MyStore Self Storage in 2018 with a spring in their step towards retirement. Due to downsizing, they were looking for a safe and secure place to store their belongings, giving them peace of mind and plenty of time to renovate and decorate their new home - who doesn't love a retirement project?! "Friendly, Helpful and Professional" From living in a 4-bedroom detached house, and from using storage previously. Chris and his wife knew transferring their belongings into their 2-bed retirement home would be a tight squeeze! Where do you put "stuff" when...

Sail Towards Self Storage

MyStore customer Steve runs his own video production company and having worked in the UK television news industry as a cameraman for 41 years, filming other people in their own environments and telling their stories. Steve thought it was time for him to apply all he has learnt into his own life. Yo-ho-ho a Sailors life for me Steve has always had passion for nature and reaching retirement, he wanted to start a project to enjoy his work-free days and what better way to do this than sailing. He looks at sailing as a ‘Green’ way of travelling. This...

Art storage helps medical artist

David Gardner is a medical artist. He came to MyStore Self Storage Witney for art storage after devastating circumstances led him to return to the UK. The perfect size With nowhere to store ‘all his worldly goods’ a MyStore leaflet in a local Witney cafe helped him with the first few steps to get back to a little ‘normality’. David is now living in a small terraced cottage, due to the size he finds it handy to have a place for his art storage. He rents out his home in Cyprus. His new tenants moved in whilst David was...

LucyPole home from home at MyStore

Lucy Cropper is a well known pole fitness instructor and performer, who owns LucyPole based near Witney. She came to MyStore Self Storage with the intention of using us for her personal storage needs but found that our business self storage options were also beneficial for her growing business. ‘At LucyPole we believe that every person’s body is beautiful, that every person can find benefits by taking part in Pole classes, and that Pole is a perfect way to learn to love every part of your body. Your body is a unique and amazing thing!" In September, Lucy moved...

Lily’s Attic expands their Witney based retail business using self storage

Set in the small market town of Witney, on the edge of the Cotswolds, Lily's Attic is a unique shop boasting great character, including a lovely inglenook fireplace and original beams. Their lovely lifestyle shop has jewellery and accessories displayed in beautiful dressers giving the place a vintage shabby chic feel. From strength to strength The boutique opened in December 2007 with great success and shown increased growth year on year. In 2010 they extended the shop into the neighbouring premises where it is currently still growing from strength to strength. Customers travel from all over Oxfordshire and beyond...

Award-winning clothing line, Sassi, grows their Oxfordshire retail business with a little storage help

In October 2018 Award-winning business Sassi came to us and we were thrilled. To be able to help this Award-winning business with their storage problem was wonderful. Best friends and business partners Lisa Clements and Kirsty Thompson, best friends, busy working mums and owners of award-winning Sassi based in Witney, had outgrown their small stock room in their cute boutique high-street premises situated in the beautiful Cotswold town of Witney in West Oxfordshire. About to launch their brand-new website, allowing customers to buy their beautiful pieces online. They knew it was time to find a secure and dry place...

Oxfordshire charity Homes4All seek our shelter

Homes4all Oxfordshire is a registered charity. The main goal is to reduce the misery of homelessness by offering practical and emotional support to homeless individuals in Oxfordshire. The assistance they offer is extremely person-centred, holistic, individualised and responsive. The trustees of Homes4All were inspired to start their organisation, after recognising that homelessness in Oxfordshire had reached crisis levels. There are many wonderful services and agencies that look to provide support for the homeless, but they simply have not got the resources to cope. A helping hand Homes4all officially began in June 2018. Currently, they are out on the streets...

Drum kit storage for the professional drummer

Simon Young is a private hire driver by day and a drummer at night. He came to MyStore Self Storage Witney, after searching for a place to store his drum kits. Playing for over 20 years in various bands covering a variety of styles. He even toured as a drum technician with Steve Winwood! Too hot too cold! Simon lives in Great Rissington with his wife Dee and their 8 year old daughter Lola. Up until recently, the family home has been filled with the drum kits. Simon knew he needed to sort it. He did keep them in...

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