 On 24 July Mrs Patel's shop is mentioned by Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) when she is looking to buy some fabric for an Indian lunch that she and Husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) are holding at the café.They buy the material from Mrs Patel after seeing it although Mrs Patel isn't seen.Mrs Patel is then mentioned on 24 March 2009 when Syd Chambers (Nina Toussaint-White) announces she is renting 13a Turpin Road, the flat above the bookies from her.