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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Appeal to gamers to help save unique retro arcade
The gaming community has a final chance to save an independent retro arcade from closing for good. Salisbury's only pinball venue, Highest Score, was forced to close last month due to running costs and low footfall. The owner, James Petherick, is urging people to support the arcade over two open days on 11 and 12 July in a last-ditch effort to keep the arcade alive. "This weekend is about showing what's possible when people come together. If there's ever been a time to visit, it's now," he said. More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire The arcade, in the Cross Keys Shopping Centre, opened in August 2024 and features a carefully-restored collection of classic pinball and retro gaming machines. "When I closed, the whole community was, like, 'wow, we can't afford to lose this'", said Mr Petherick. "There are three generations of children and adults that have never seen a pinball machine and I built Highest Score to bring back real, hands-on gaming and community fun to Salisbury." Mr Petherick said the open days were an opportunity to raise awareness and prove that independent shops can survive when supported by the people and businesses around them. The invitation is for "anyone aged eight to 80", with games available for all ages. Entry is a £1 minimum donation for an unlimited time and an online donation page has also been set up to help secure the arcade's future. "If I can raise enough over the two days, I'll be able to keep the arcade going for at least another week, and then hopefully into the summer holidays and beyond," he added. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. City venue has 'so much potential' say new operators Museum to reopen following £5m renovation School launches Dungeons & Dragons games for pupils Highest Score Arcade
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Appeal to gamers in Wiltshire to help save unique retro arcade
The gaming community has a final chance to save an independent retro arcade from closing for good. Salisbury's only pinball venue, Highest Score, was forced to close last month due to running costs and low owner, James Petherick, is urging people to support the arcade over two open days on 11 and 12 July in a last-ditch effort to keep the arcade alive. "This weekend is about showing what's possible when people come together. If there's ever been a time to visit, it's now," he said. The arcade, in the Cross Keys Shopping Centre, opened in August 2024 and features a carefully-restored collection of classic pinball and retro gaming machines."When I closed, the whole community was, like, 'wow, we can't afford to lose this'", said Mr Petherick."There are three generations of children and adults that have never seen a pinball machine and I built Highest Score to bring back real, hands-on gaming and community fun to Salisbury." Mr Petherick said the open days were an opportunity to raise awareness and prove that independent shops can survive when supported by the people and businesses around them. The invitation is for "anyone aged eight to 80", with games available for all ages. Entry is a £1 minimum donation for an unlimited time and an online donation page has also been set up to help secure the arcade's future."If I can raise enough over the two days, I'll be able to keep the arcade going for at least another week, and then hopefully into the summer holidays and beyond," he added.
The Herald
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Lara said I should have gone for his record: Mulder
Wiaan Mulder says West Indies batting great Brian Lara told him he should have tried to break his record for the highest individual score in a Test match after the South African all-rounder stopped 34 runs shy of setting a new mark on Monday. Mulder was on 367 when he declared South Africa's innings at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe, turning down the chance to go for Lara's record of 400 not out registered against England in Antigua 21 years ago. Mulder said he felt he had no right to dislodge a legend such as Lara, who set the record against a much stronger opponent. 'Now that things have settled a little bit, I've chatted a bit to Brian Lara,' Mulder told SuperSport. 'He said to me I'm creating my own legacy and I should have gone for it. He said records are there to be broken and he wishes if I'm ever in that position again, I score more than what he had.' Mulder, who has hit three centuries in 21 Tests, said he has no regrets about his decision in Bulawayo. 'That was an interesting point of view from his side, but I still believe I did the right thing and respecting the game is the most important part for me,' he added. Reuters
