We have been advised that from Wednesday 25th March 2020 the Waitrose/Dukes Walk car park will be free for up to two weeks in order to support both shoppers and to support the businesses that remain open and are located here. A Partner from Waitrose has advised us that the first hour of Waitrose opening will be for the elderly and vulnerable every day until further notice; … [Read More...]
Meanwhile at Sainsbury's (and other Waterlooville Supermarkets) residents have panic bought all of the toliet roll and tissues due to the threat of COVID-19 / Coronavirus. Speaking to the checkout team, residents have piled up trolleys just with loo roll. Yes - a whole trolley just of loo roll. Fingers, and legs crossed, the packing buying will cease and shelves are … [Read More...]
Do you remember London Road Motors? This small car dealership was situated next to The Woodpecker Pub between Waterlooville and Cowplain. The business was located here in the 1950's till 2011, London Road Motors is still going strong today and is located on Hayling Island. My mum bought a metallic blue Mini Metro Vadan Plas from from this dealership; sadly less then 30 … [Read More...]
Waterlooville's Waitrose is closing; staff were informed at a meeting this morning, our thoughts are with them. … [Read More...]
Help please with the name of this Car Sales that appears to be closed - opposite to Wickes. Always had a good collection of vehicles. … [Read More...]
Not sleeping well? Waterlooville Beds has reopened, website: www.waterloovillebeds.co.uk … [Read More...]
I got in touch with Yeomans Nissan in Waterlooville to ask if there was a chance of a test drive of the new Nissan Leaf; my current vehicle's lease is coming to an … [Read More...]
When Wellington Way received it's rebranding and new signage ... not only did the soldier mosaics remain, but this 1960's sign on the side of Iceland was for … [Read More...]
'Back to the Kitchen' is a new shop on Stakes Hill Road opening next to the Pink Party shop in Waterlooville. Back to the Kitchen will be a showroom for Horndean … [Read More...]
We took at day trip from Portsmouth to Cambridge, a round journey of 280 miles and just over 5 hours, to visit the The Centre for Computing History museum in … [Read More...]
Portsmouth Museum is a free to enter museum located, er, in the City of Portsmouth. Most of the rooms/displays contain displays that are connected with … [Read More...]
Portmouth's Bus station is actual name is Portsmouth Coach Station. Although 'Coach Station' does sound rather grander than 'Bus Station', it is never-the-less … [Read More...]
A meal out at Gunwharf Quays, the weather was warm, took this cheeky panoramic photograph whilst eating at The Slug and Lettuce. Click image for full size. … [Read More...]
We spent a day at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, the highlight for me was the scheduled Harbour tour, we waited for a sunny calm day before purchasing out tickets … [Read More...]
On Friday 10th November we went to Park Community School located on Middle Park Way, Leigh Park with some adult friends and an entourage of children to see the … [Read More...]
Bienvenido Wok Buffet is located on the promedade of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote. This chinese opened in the spring of 2019. First a cheeky starter! Not too much, just a few favourites. The raw meat counter was well stocked and I decided that I … [Read More...]
Papayago Beaches, located just outside of Lanzarote's Playa Blanca are well worth the trek over the barren hills. It is also possible to get to the beaches by car, through only via a dirt track. Before starting our out trek, we always stock up on supplies of … [Read More...]
Took a walk to see the lighthouse located on Faro Park, the lighthouse can be seen from miles around - and of course at night sends out it's message of safety to sailors at night (who are without GPS). The original lighthouse, next to the new. A … [Read More...]
We spent a few hours walking around Lanzarote's Teguise Market, lots of different stalls and varied food items on offer. Well worth the trip, parking was just a few Euro's, plenty of other tourist attractions nearby to visit after you are finished here. … [Read More...]
