Rob B.

Review of Roys

10 Apr 08, 19:01

Just about everything you need under one roof

Roys has to be one of Norfolk's success stories, although not on the scale of Bernard Matthews or Coleman's but a success all the same.

The store on Magdalen Street in Norwich is on the site of the old Magdalen Street Market. It is a fairly big store with most essentials under one roof. They specialise in groceries, beers, wines and spirits, clothes for adults and children, footwear, electrical items and much much more.

It's one of those handy shops that you can go to and 9 times out of 10 find what you're looking for if you're in a hurry.

Although not as big as the Dereham or the Wroxham 'Food Hall' and super store, it still packs in a wide range of items.

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Review of Poundland

10 Apr 08, 18:53

The pinacle of Pound Shops

Before I moved to Norwich I had heard stories about this mysterious 'Pound Land' where everything was a pound. I couldn't believe what I'd heard on my first visit to Norwich I had to see what all the fuss was about.

It was such an amazing experience. A shop where everything was a pound. Not 99p or £1.29, but £1! (Apart from in the sale when some things are reduced to 50p).

Poundland is still as great as it was when I first discovered it many years ago. They sell all those essentials which you need, and even things you don't think you need until you pop in. I've bought many bargains from Pound Land in my time and probably saved £££'s. PoundLand will always have a special place in my heart and I hope that they continue trading for a good while to come.

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Review of Play Nightclub

10 Apr 08, 18:43

Great club with some great nights out

Play Nightclub is one of Torquay's newest nightclubs. Every Saturday they have some of the best international acts including DJ Luck & Mc Neat and Bodyrox.

On the first Friday of every month Play also feature the Gemini FM Back In The Day Night with Gemini Torbay's breakfast presenter Matt Rogan.

Play offer a great night out with fairly good prices on the drinks and good music.

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Review of Haywain Hotel

10 Apr 08, 18:36

Nice friendly local pub

The Haywain is a nice friendly local pub for visitors and those who live in the Chelston area alike.

They have a good selection of drinks, a big screen TV for the sports fans, good food and outdoor seating.

The location is also ideal for families with kids as across the road from the Haywain is a nice big park with swings and other things to keep the kids amused while their parents enjoy a nice refreshing drink outside.

It's the perfect place to visit on a hot lazy Sunday for a cold beer while the kids play in the park.

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Review of Booth Amusements

10 Apr 08, 18:33

Okay if you like bingo and fruit machines, not much good otherwise

Booths Amusements is not what it used to be. In the 80's and 90's, Booths Amusements had a fairly good selection of arcade games for people to play on with an equally good selection of Fruit Machines. Now though it just seems to be Fruit Machines and bingo.

I wouldn't say it was very suitable for anyone with young kids and not really very interesting unless you like bingo or Fruit Machines.

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Review of Grand Pier Teignmouth

10 Apr 08, 18:29

Not as good as it's glory days

When I was younger, The Grand Pier in Teignmouth was the place to hang out with your friends in school holidays and at weekend.

In the 80's and early 90's they had a very good range of arcade games from some of the earlier classics such as Space Invaders up to the latest machines such as Street Fighter 2. They also had a reasonable selection of other activities such as novelty rides, machines that pushed coins over moving platforms (I never could hit the jackpot and push the big stack off the end of the platform) and Fruit Machines for those who liked that sort of thing.

However nowadays when I go back with my young kids it just isn't the same. The majority of machines are now big money Fruit Machines with little else to do. There is a 'fun' area at the end of the Pier where kids can go on the rides (they even have a kiddie's rollercoaster right at the end of the Pier) but it's not a patch on what it used to be.

If you have young children you'd probably find something on there for them to enjoy but if you're the type who loved the arcades of the 80's and 90's you'd probably be sorely disappointed which is a real shame.

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Review of Hele Road Fish & Chips

09 Apr 08, 16:59

Lovely fish and chips

I do like a nice portion of fish and chips every so often but I often find that fish and chips shops in the area don't taste as good as they could to.

I first experienced the fish and chips from the Hele Road Fish & Chip shop after travelling home from a long hard day at work. I thought they would be just like every other chip shop but I was quite surprised I was wrong.

The chips have a really great taste to them, the fish is just right and the batter is nice and crispy. Not only do they do a great portion of fish and chips, they also do other things like burgers and fried chicken.

I always make a point of going to the Hele Road Fish & Chip shop whenever I have takeaway fish & chips. Although it is a car journey away from where I live, I think the chips are just that bit better than my local chippy which is just around the corner.

Another plus point about this chippie is that they have parking at the side of the shop so you don't have to talk half way up the road to your car!

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Review of Aquator

09 Apr 08, 16:53

Everything for my fishie friends

After picking up a cheap tropical fish tank from a car boot sale I needed some fish and lots of advice on how to keep them.

My first stop was Aquator who were really helpful in explaining exactly what I needed to setup a tropical fish tank and how to keep the fishies happy.

They were able to not only provide excellent advice, they were also able to provide all the bits I required such as pumps, heaters, lights, gravel and eventually when the tank was ready, the fish too!

They have lots of varieties of fish ranging from the basic common Gold Fish up to the fancy marine varieties such as Clown Fish. They also have other amphibious creatures such as frogs, newts and much more.

I'd certainly recommend them to both new and experienced fish owners.

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Review of Willow Tree

09 Apr 08, 16:09

The best value carvery in Torbay

I'd have to say that the Willow Tree is the best place for a value carvery in the whole of Torbay, and possibly even Devon!

The food is really good quality and such good value. On Monday to Saturday you can get an adult carvery for £3.50 and a kids carvery for £3.25. Even on a Sunday the price only goes up to £6.50 for an adult carvery with the kids carvery staying the same price. The carvery's are the same size no matter when you visit. Food is also served until 9pm.

There are also a fair few other great meals if you're not a carvery fan, plus a wide range of drinks including beers, spirits and a great selection of in house fruit juices.

I'd say the best bit about the Willow Tree though would have to be the deserts. If you're a chocoholic then I'd certainly suggest the Chocolate Fudge Sensation. It's about £3 (or about £1.50 for a kids size) and it is a combination of chocolate fudge brownies, chocolate ice cream and squirty cream. It really has to be experienced.

I'd say that The Willow Tree is a great alternative to the usual fast food 'resturants' that just sell processed food. The Willow Tree only provide good quality food with proper plates and knives and forks, plus you're not able to have a beer with your meal at a fast food place.

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