A must visit burger bar in Playa Blanca Lanzarote has to be Chaco Fresh Burger. Cracking burgers, excellent service, the drinks are rather good as well. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Photos of our yummmy meal: … [Read More...]
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Lanzarote’s Cueva de los Verdes
Cueva de los Verdes is a lava tube tourist attraction located on the east side of Lanzarote. When you see 'lave tube' - think caves! Entry was inexpensive, informational, and also entertaining. The tour took around an hour or so, and there was plenty of parking is available at the attraction. The toilets are possibly the best on the entire island. There is no cafe here, instead … [Read More...]
Review of Yeomans Nissan and Leaf 2019 Test Drive
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 end and we are contemplating going fully electric. Gerard at Yeomans took my call, and arranged a date and time for the test drive. Paperwork completed, Gerard gave me a overview of the of vehicle controls which … [Read More...]
Waterlooville News
Wellington Way – The Sign that Time Forgot!
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...]
Charge your Flux Capacitor: Back to the Kitchen, Waterlooville
'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...]
Do you remember The Baytree Bookshop, Waterlooville?
Do you remember Waterlooville's The Baytree Bookshop? I have fond memories spending many hours in here selecting my next pocket money purchase; many of the 'Collins … [Read More...]
Kassia Kitchen Cowplain
Kassia Kitchen in Cowplain has opened in the former premises of Palash Cowplain. Kassia Kitchen are a takeaway that apart from the usual fare, also offer … [Read More...]
Message from former staff of Waterlooville’s Thomas Cook
Travel Agent Thomas Cook went into liquidation on 23rd September 2019. Here is a message from the team that ran the Waterlooville branch: From the Team at … [Read More...]
The Boulevard Waterlooville Precinct Pop-up Traders
Pop-up traders in Waterlooville's The Boulevard Precinct. … [Read More...]
Family Days Out
The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge
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
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...]
Portsmouth Bus/Coach Station
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...]
Gunwharf Quays Panoramic
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...]
Portsmouth Emirates Spinnaker Tower & Gosport Ferry
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...]
Review: KAPOW! Pro Wrestling
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...]
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Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Duvet Cover
The Force is strong with this duvet! Going though a crate of my old stuff found my old duvet from back in the very early 1980's. Yes it's The Empire Strikes Back - in cracking condition! There was a matching pillowcase but this seems to be Lost in … [Read More...]
Pizz Burger Lanzarote
What kind of food do you have when visiting Spain? Burgers of course. Photos of our meals at Pizz Burger located near Playa Blanca in Lanzarote. Yes, we did order too much food ... click the gallery to see a larger image! … [Read More...]
Waterlooville Beds Refurbishment
Waterlooville Beds which closed earlier this year due to retirement of the owners. The store is currently being refurbished under new management and will re-open soon Who is up for sleepover? 😴😴😴😀 If you have any, post … [Read More...]
Take off from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Airbus A321neo
Take off from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Airbus A321neo. A 'free' tour around the island and a cracking view of La Graciosa - the cloud cover broke at just the right time. Normally I have an aisle seat or is it an evening flight back, but 'stole' the window … [Read More...]