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Waitrose Car Park Temporarily Free/Waitrose to remain open till 6th September

Wednesday 25th March 2020 By Steve Mayne Leave a Comment

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...]

Waterlooville Supermarkets: No Toilet Roll! Coronavirus/COVID-19

Saturday 7th March 2020 By Steve Mayne Leave a Comment

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?

Friday 6th March 2020 By Steve Mayne 4 Comments

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 News

Waterlooville’s Waitrose Closing

Wednesday 4th March 2020 By Steve Mayne

Waterlooville's Waitrose is closing; staff were informed at a meeting this morning, our thoughts are with them.   … [Read More...]

Waterlooville Car Sales – Closed?

Sunday 1st March 2020 By Steve Mayne

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...]

Waterlooville Beds has reopened!

Sunday 1st March 2020 By Steve Mayne

Not sleeping well? Waterlooville Beds has reopened, website: www.waterloovillebeds.co.uk … [Read More...]

Review of Yeomans Nissan and Leaf 2019 Test Drive

Sunday 16th February 2020 By Steve Mayne

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...]

Wellington Way – The Sign that Time Forgot!

Sunday 16th February 2020 By Steve Mayne

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

Thursday 13th February 2020 By Steve Mayne

'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...]

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Family Days Out

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge

Monday 16th December 2019 By Steve Mayne

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

Friday 30th August 2019 By Steve Mayne

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

Friday 30th August 2019 By Steve Mayne

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

Friday 30th August 2019 By Steve Mayne

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

Monday 15th October 2018 By Steve Mayne

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

Saturday 11th November 2017 By Steve Mayne

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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Bienvenido Wok Buffet, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

Monday 2nd March 2020 By Steve Mayne Leave a Comment

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 Spanish Tapas Restaurants

Sunday 1st March 2020 By Steve Mayne Leave a Comment

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...]

Pechiguera Lighthouse, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

Wednesday 26th February 2020 By Steve Mayne Leave a Comment

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...]

Teguise Market, Lanzarote

Wednesday 26th February 2020 By Steve Mayne Leave a Comment

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...]

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