THE memory that makes a man feel most happy and at peace is of his local branch of Screwfix, it has emerged.
Whenever he is feeling stressed at work or overwhelmed by the pressures of family life, Bristol-based Wayne Hayes, 45, closes his eyes and visualises the extensive range of trade tools, accessories and hardware products at Screwfix in Longwell Green.
He said: “I’m not usually into all that New Age stuff. But mentally transporting myself to an industrial estate unit filled with DIY goods always calms me right down.
“I can picture it now. The soothing sight of shelves lined with Fischer Duopower wall plugs, the tranquil vista of the amply-stocked sealants and adhesives section. It really is a little piece of heaven on Earth.
“Screwfix is so much more relaxing than thinking of a tropical beach or a mountain range. Neither of those places will be of any use if you need to pick up a pair of rigger boots or a Magnusson torque wrench. Talk about anxiety-inducing.
“If I’m really feeling under it, I take deep breaths and imagine I’m running my hands through the little trays of nuts and bolts or sharing a cuppa with the affable and highly knowledgeable staff. Try it yourself.”
Hayes’ wife Emma said: “He’s not wrong. Thinking about its range of kitchen paints is bliss.”
