Paul H.

Review of Beats Workin

28 May 08, 12:23

A1

Love this place, and so do my kids!

Amazing selection of individual and unique brands. Largest range of trendy footwear - 200 styles.

Massive clothing range, 100s of t shirts, shorts, shirts etc

exclusive brands PLUS decks and hardware.

Not just clothes but sound equipment too.

Clothing, skate, footwear, music and artwork.

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Review of Barnstaple Delicatessen

17 May 08, 20:27

the smell

as u walk down butchers row you smell this shop from afar. its packed with scrumptious treats and goodies. The shop is very tiny so if u cant find what ur after just ask, its probably there some where. love this shop!

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Review of Barnstaple Office Club

17 May 08, 20:23

Rambling

loads of office furniture in here and Im sure if you rummage long enough you will find something. Always looks like a jumble sale to me, but i did find a great swivle chair for my home office.

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Review of Barnstaple Library

17 May 08, 20:18

librarys should ...

bibrarys should always get 5 stars. they are free to join and you can get out loads of cool books.

This one also has a free internet access for all members. Also, it has a great CD library and a DVD library. All free! Brilliant,

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Review of Padfields Of Barnstaple

17 May 08, 20:14

stress less

an odd place for this shop to be, but this shop has survived the on slaught of the cheapo furniture shop. it survived on a great reputation and great quality beds. Theres a great brand called Stressless from Econess, they are the main stockists in North Devon.

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Review of Barnstaple Music Centre

17 May 08, 20:11

so when did you reviewer actually go?

What ARE you on about. This shop closed down at Christmas. It was a great shop as described already , but itis no more, it has ceased to exist, its an ex music shop.

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Review of Sk8 Rock Park

17 May 08, 18:54

always busy

skaters of all abilities are welcome here. theres no real structure or time table to skating here. you jsut turn up with your skate board and join in. Probably needs someone keep it maintained as it looks rough.

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Review of Ace Cars (Barnstaple)

17 May 08, 18:51

family business

great variety of second hand cars. recently had new owners and they are really giving it one hundred percent. It helps that the owner ( Daryl) is an ace mechanic - previously at Westerly BMW. and services the cars on offer. he also does M O T s

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Review of Ruda Holiday Park

17 May 08, 18:48

never stayed

never stayed at Ruda, but regularly use Cascades ( the on site swimming pool ) . Its a great size family fun pool, with slides for the big kids and slides for the toddlers. Its an intergrated toddler and adult pool with rapids and fast water areas in the adult bit. All housed in the same pool but the toddler area is clearly defined and sectioned from the adult. Non residents of Ruda can also use the pool facilities. ONe criticism, the water is lovely and warm , but above water level the temperature can be cold and the walk from pool to changing rooms is bloody freezing!!

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Review of Museum Of Barnstaple & North Devon

14 May 08, 23:14

i agree

I agree with the reviews of this place already on here. about it being mainly Natural History.

However, there IS a great section on Branhams Pottery, a complete history of this once thriving business and you can find out all about Sir Rock , a wealthy business man who pumped much needed cash into the town.

You also need to keep an eye on the museums programme of events. Theres a constantly changing programme which adds extra "spice" to this great little museum.

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Review of Bike Shed

14 May 08, 14:01

we bought 4

I wanted to get the kids new bikes and ended up getting new ones for all 4 of us. I must confess i was so surprised with the friendly staff that i felt completely at ease and trusted their advice. I had a figure in my mind for 2 bikes and ended up only paying a little more for four! That was because of not only good prices, but some deals on offer too.

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Review of Crafty Devils

14 May 08, 13:57

fingers crossed

odd that a shop of this type is on a business park location. Its just out of town so thats either a good thing ... or bad. Off the beaten track, but also in aquiet location so easy to park. Loads of stick ons for the card makers plus a huge range of everthing crafty - they even have coloured hair spray!

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Review of Blue Gallery

14 May 08, 13:54

one stop shop

this shop has been here for ever. and the same man behind the counter has been there forever too. Anything arty, and its here. Paints,pastels, decoupage, Daler boards, brushes, paper, card, sprays well everything for the crafty ones amongst us.

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Review of Creature Comforts

14 May 08, 13:51

live pets

ther are 2 of these shops in town, and this is the branch thats roomy and airey. This one has the animals. Rabbits, hamsters, guinee pigs, puppies and kittens - all ur usual domestic pets. Occasionally reptiles, but mainly domestic.

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Review of Creature Comforts

14 May 08, 13:49

which is which?

there are 2 of these in town, This branch has all the pet supplies ( no live animals). From the out side it looks like a jumble sale with stock all over the pavement BUT inside you will find everything you need to all major domestic pets. More unusual creatures are not really catered for, although the staff do their best to help

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Review of Bazaar

14 May 08, 13:44

not bad

independant trader which is always good. always got some really interesting "gimic" goods, loads of unusual quirky pressies, but can be a bit like a jumble sale in there at times - great if u like jumble sales

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Review of Three Cooks

14 May 08, 13:41

Boil in the bag

Three Cooks are a national company. Their "boil in the bag" approach to baking leaves a lot to be desired. The stuff all comes part cooked in boxes and the "bakers" throw the bread, pies and cakes into a pre heated oven and 20 mins later out comes the goods. I want a sausage in my sausage roll, not a line of sausage paste!

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Review of East & West

14 May 08, 13:37

No where else

No where else in Barnstaple sells cakes like these. They are huge. My fave is a choux pastry cake, stuffed with fresh cream and coated in coffee flavour icing. They do individual Strawberry Tarts too which are delicious. Freshly baked bread, fresh cream cakes, cookies. All fresh baked. Ask for RAY!!

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Review of Labels

14 May 08, 13:33

BAD location

Jam packed with what is really pop band tee shirts and and hoodies. This is actually a fab shop if you dont want your average chain store mass produced clothes. However, the location is a minus. Paiges Lane is hard to find and has very little foot fall. The shop would fly if the location was better. Great once you HAVE found it tho.

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Review of Bay Trading Co

14 May 08, 13:30

unhelpful

If this place was jam packed with nice clothes, or great designer names, I guess the staff would have cause to look down at you . However, the clothes are NOT nice and the any brands u might find are better suited to a marked stall. Sorry the staff are just plain rude.

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Review of Dressed To Kill

14 May 08, 13:28

wooo hooo

sounding like an old perv, this place leaves nowt to the imagination. Sexy lingerie, skanty panties and stuff for the mistress ... not the wife. Naughty but nice. surprised the windows arent blacked out lol.

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Review of Parkhouse Antiques & Jewellery

14 May 08, 13:24

Expensive ... and thats a GOOD thing

Parkhouse have been in Barnstaple for ages. Mark P , the founder, still works in the shop and still values jewellry. This guy basically deals in antique jewellry, from rings to necklaces. No cheap tat here, which is why it is still surviving i guess. Heres to another 50 years

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Review of F Hinds

14 May 08, 13:22

Chain store

Chain store jewellery at chain store prices. All chain store jewellers are basically the same. They buy loads, flog it cheap and everyone gets a deal. But, if you want something a bit better,you're limited in Hinds. Buying here, you also run the risk of everyone else having the same jewellry as you do.

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Review of Carol Anne Jewellery

14 May 08, 13:19

Established

shop has been here for as long as I can remember. but unlike other older shops, this one moves with the times. Great if you want to buy individual pieces as unlike the chain store jewellers, they dont bulk buy. That means you dont buy something everyone else is wearing.

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Review of Buddies

14 May 08, 13:15

agreed suse g.

yeah this shop is amazing . just one of a few unigue ( non chain store) clothes shops in town. Always find something that no one else will have . Always wish I was loaded so could buy more tho, as it IS at the higher end of the price scale.

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Review of D2

14 May 08, 13:13

Is it me??

But this place always seems gay? Not that theres anything wrong at all with that, but it always seems full of skinny young guys with waists the size of my forearm and chests the size a teenage girl. Maybe im just hacked off that the nice clothes are never available in real bloke sizes?? Great styles, good prices, but not for me

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Review of New Look

14 May 08, 13:10

always packed

I hate the fact that this shop is always packed. My wife AND my daughter shop here and on a Saturday its murder.. as Im always the one holding the bags and waiting outside the " incerdibly small" changing rooms - the girls words not mine. Must be good priced as my daughter is a tight wad and she always buys stuff here.

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Review of Gems

14 May 08, 13:08

Trendyyyyyyyyyy

My teenage daughter loves this shop. Its a true independent clothes shop in the heart of Barnstaple. Trendy up to the minute fashions that the Big Names will catch onto in about 6 months time. Jeans tops belts etc etc etc . not for the middle aged but a deffo first stop for the trendy in town

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Review of Mounts Bay Trading Co

14 May 08, 13:06

Now closed

Sadly a great little shop has bitten the dust. It closed down about 2 weeks ago .. noit that you would know, as the location was so bad and thats probbaly why !

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Review of Next Retail

14 May 08, 13:04

give it 4

I give it 4 because its my favourite clothes shop for men. Only thing i hate about this branch is that the ladies pay desk is half way on the shop floor, so whilse ur queueing to pay, theres a constant stream of parents and kids brushing past you on theire way to the kids department, which is at the back of the shop. If u have spare cash, always worth buying gift vouchers and waiting for the next Next sale.

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Review of Sheppards Sandwich Bar

14 May 08, 12:57

a real bar

Im fed up with bizarre sandwiches sold by retailers these days , brie and grape with rocket ... what the heck is that? this was one of the towns first sandwich bars and im pleased to say you can get plain (boring if u will) sandwiches. You choose what u want in em and those lovely ladies in their white coats will make it fresh for ya.

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Review of Canine Cabs

14 May 08, 12:49

worth a call

i used these guys when I was transport less and needed to get my cat to the vets in an emergency. They arrived quickly and I was able to get "splash" to the vets for a last minute appointment. I have in the past had trouble transporting pets in regular taxis. great that such a service is available to pet owners - shame that the cat died tho

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Review of Bear Street Pharmacy

11 May 08, 20:37

Why the plasma

you could easily walk past this chemist thinking its a TV shop - ther is a huge plasma tv screen in the window. The staff know their stuff and you can also often ask the pharmacist for info, insted of visiting a doc. Get ur blood pressure checked here too.

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Review of The Ganges

11 May 08, 20:26

Bloody aweful

I too had a few bad experiences in here. Im not sure how Indian food is prepared but i got an insite when a group of us went for a meal , my partner ordered Chicken Korma. Surprise when she tucked in to find it was just Korma .... no actual chicken in it at all. Another time, did a take away, she had Chicken korma again. Got container home and this time there WAS chicken .. in a white sauce, so no Korma, just a basic tasteless white sauce. Once bitten Twice Shy

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Review of Primark Stores

08 May 08, 14:11

Good for business

I recently had to buy new staff uniforms and headed st8 for Primark. Its incredibly cheap and the quality is good. OK so the clothes wont last for more than a season, but hey a Polo shirt at £2.50 is so much cheaper than the £14.75 branded one I was offered by a local uniforms supplier. Plus, if they get damaged, at £2.50, i can just go and buy a new one.

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Review of B & Q

08 May 08, 13:34

tends to be pricey

I guess all B and Q s are the same and its the staff who make the difference. Although B and Q are never my first option for D I Y (there are cheaper) you can always find what ur after even if it is a bit over priced. As for the staff, they are really friendly and helpful and really do their best for customer service.

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Review of McDonald's Restaurants

08 May 08, 13:31

only one complaint

i love Mcdonalds, you know exactly what you are getting from the moment you walk in the door ... HOWEVER, even tho they TRY and cater for vegitarians, there are key times of the day when they have "run out" of the veggie option ( the roast veggi deli wrap is a prime example). I found it best to order the veggi option first, that way you know if they have it, THEN order the non veggi. That way you're not all eating while the veggie isnt.

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Review of FOCUS DIY

08 May 08, 13:22

rubbish

I am disgusted by the service here. I bought a shed, was told to go round the back to collect it. Had no help with loading it. Infact the staff were content to just stand there and smoke their ciggies and watch me struggle get the shed in the van. Then, when i got the thing home ... there were bits missing! AVOID AT ALL COSTS ... i really detest this place

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Review of Presto

02 May 08, 12:53

Disagree with all of you

Sorry but I disagree with all of you. How can anyone justify £3.75 for a standard size pasty? Yes there is a huge selection, but it is such a rip off. £2.50 for a sausage roll thats mainly pastry. Everything about this place is overpriced - crisps. cakes. jams, coffee, pasties.

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Review of W H Smith

29 Apr 08, 13:42

What do you expect?

well we all know what W H smith is about. The top 100 best sellers plus the stuff that was a best seller a few months ago. Not really the best book shop in the world, but if you know what to expect you wont be disappointed. This branch also carries the usual selection of staionery, dvds, cds etc.

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Review of Ottakar's

29 Apr 08, 13:40

Big Change

Ok well, this used to be Ottakars a privately owned book shop. Recently taken over by the Giant Waterstones. Has changed from good local personal service book shop to being just another "knock em out cheap " national book shop. Really has lost the personal unique touch.

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Review of Boots The Chemists

29 Apr 08, 13:35

Why would you

why would you ever buy from any other chemist ? constantly have special offers on, like three for two offers and also they have an amazing points sceme with the loyalty card. They also regularly have night time special evenings.

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Review of Birthday Boy

24 Apr 08, 13:08

Use it or lose it

Where else can you get a set of ceramic boobs or a backwards clock or a King Arthur Chess set? The shop for the man who has everything. stuck for a present for him, go here first and your job's done. Prices range from a fiver to a couple of hundred quid. I have my eye on one of those glass barometers with the coloured balls .. well my birthdays on the way.

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Review of Robert Miller

24 Apr 08, 13:03

As Kylie said

... step back in time. This is a real Gentlemans shop. The phrase "suits you sir" springs to mind. Sensible shirts, sensible suits and sensible Y front pants. Like a scene out of "are you being served" you expect Mrs Slocombe to appear from being the huge glass counter and tell us about her "pussy". All that said, Its actually really nice to see this sort of traditional shop in town - my dad love it.

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Review of Burton

24 Apr 08, 12:56

Not in Green Lanes now

This has now moved to the High Street. There was a time when Burtons was an old mans shop, these days everyone shops there! Great ranges, great sizes and reasonable prices. i guess if u know Burtons, you know what to expect

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Review of Officers Club

24 Apr 08, 12:54

Watch the sizes

I am always drawn into this shop by the offers in the window. the only problem i have with this shop is the sizes. The largest size they do in clothes is XL, which in all other shops is ample for me. Unfortunately their XL is like L in other high street shops. I have many items at home that are just too small to wear .. I guess thats where ebay comes in. lol Great styles, great value discount clothes, but watch the sizes

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Review of Funky Diva's

11 Apr 08, 20:20

Not for the kids

I must confess I was more than a little shocked at some of the "items" in this shop especially as it is aimed at young girls. Some of the items would not be out of place in a more adult shop!! I am certainly not a prude, but found myself a bit nervous when I spotted a Vibrating Carrot and glow in the dark condoms.

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Review of Woolliams Property Services

11 Apr 08, 18:37

couldnt want more

we bought and sold through woolliams. from start to finish they were friendly, courteous and helpful. They kept us up to date with all that was going on as far as buying and selling was concerned, giving us constant feedback. i would always choose Danny and the team to sell my house. Well done

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Review of Chequers Estate Agents

11 Apr 08, 18:34

never got back to me

when we were despirate to move from Lynton to the BArnstaple area, this estate agent was the only one we had to push to send us house details ... and we wanted to buy! Although on the phone they took all our details, we never once received house details of the properties we were interested in. In the end we went with another local company

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Review of Tarka Clinic

11 Apr 08, 18:29

a group of specialists

this practice has quickly become one of the leading centres for all things medical. They have an onsite Osteopath, back specialists, accupuncture specialist. they also run many health classes including Pilates and other forms of exercise and relaxation classes. For emegencies, you can normally call on the day and one of the specialists can normally see you almost instantly. Highly recommended.

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Review of Barnstaple Chiropractic Clinic

11 Apr 08, 18:25

Sports Injuries

Sharon Reed Jones is the lady if you need sorting out after a sport accident. Shrron is qualified to deal withh all sporting injuries and she can normally fit in an emergeny appointment too.

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Review of Minstrels At Hair 2000

11 Apr 08, 18:22

CLOSED

this salon is long gone, infact i think its a clothes shop now so not much chance of getting a cut and blow from the lovely Wendy.

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Review of Lisa Roberts

11 Apr 08, 18:21

they have moved

yes they are no longer in Newport. They can now be found in Bear Street in Barnstaple. They are a great team of ladies who will accommodate both sexes. I like the fact that they will suggest hair styles that will suit me ... being a man I have no clue what i want, but I always leave feeling fab! You do need to book up about a week in advance, but give em a call and they will squeeze you in when they can. I tend to book me and the kids in at the same time ... saves taking them out for a treat.

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Review of Cheeky Chops

11 Apr 08, 18:16

CLOSED

this was an interesting idea that was doomed from the start. a hairdressers JUST for kids. the place was beautifully furnished with dvd and tv. it opened in a blaze of glory ... on a week when kids were at school. It was open daytimes, when kids were at school and closed part of the weekend, when kids wanted their hair cutting. I only ever got my kids hair done there once ... by the grumpiest, un child friendly woman i have ever met, No wonder it folded.

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Review of Mortgage Shop

11 Apr 08, 18:12

Joy at the morgage shop

top financial advice for Joy and the team. they managed to secure me an extra top up morgage so i could buy out my wife from the family home, and Im now saving about £200 a month. Make these guys(ladies) your first choice.

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Review of Tarka Radio

11 Apr 08, 18:07

Hospita Radio For North Devon

Im proud to say that I was one of the original members of this radio station. Things havent changed much. Tarka provides a very vital service to the patients of the NDDH.If you are ever at a loose end, they always need volunteers as many hours of airtime are currently being fillled by one of the national radio stations.

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Review of Toymaster

11 Apr 08, 18:04

shop is now closed

this was one hell of a toy shop. sadly it closed earlier this year which is a real shame as it was the only dedicated toy shop in town

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Review of Banbino's & Beyond

11 Apr 08, 18:01

this shop closed earlier in the year

sadly another local shop bites the dust. no longer in existance. never really saw the point of this place trying to compete to be honest when most parents with young families would (and do) go to the Early Learning Centre

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Review of Clarks Shop

11 Apr 08, 17:58

down hill

the staff are lovely, but the quality of the shoes has fallen drastically. once a world class brand with a local factory, Clarkes moved production from Barnstaple to somewhere abroad where labour is cheap. Still great for very young kids and toddlers, but still very expensive even with cheap labour

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Review of Upfront Records & Tapes

11 Apr 08, 17:54

this shop is CLOSED

the internet, supermarkets and market stalls successfuly killed this once sucessful business - another local shop driven into the ground. Jim Ling - the owner- is a lovely man, but sadly couldnt fight to keep his business any longer. the shop eventually closed late 2006.

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Review of Soundpad Music Shops

11 Apr 08, 17:52

this aint a record shop

this is a music shop. it sells musical instruments - and all the accesories to go with it. they also dabble in disco equipment and kareoke - they have a faboulous range of kareoke cds. although slightly out of town, the place is always busy and usually has someone strumming, playing or bashing away in the corner - so that must be a good reccomendation

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Review of J & A Cameras

11 Apr 08, 17:47

keep it local

another local shop thats still here despite every shop on the high street selling camera gear ( even the chemist does cameras now) The reason shops like this survive is that they care. They care about giving personal customer service and care about the products they sell. They also sort out other shops cock ups too!. These guys know their stuff so dont be lured to Argos on price when these guys will sell you the right product and NOT just take ur cash. They have other branches accross Nth Devon too.

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Review of Majestic Wine Warehouses

11 Apr 08, 17:42

its next to a church

another national brand so you know what to expect. Ideal for stocking up for a party or christmas. Huge range of stock and equally huge price range too. cheap plonk to fine wines its all here ... ever wondered where so much wine comes from ..... well it IS next to the Church, so maybe Jesus helped out.

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Review of Bernard Smith

11 Apr 08, 17:34

A dwindleing kind of shop

if your idea of listening to music is to hold ur mobile to your ear to hear the latest download ... you really wont appreciate what an amazing shop this is. HOWEVER if you know your woofers from your tweeters and you want a quality CD player, or a nice pair of speakers or maybe even a turntable, this IS the place. Still locally owned and run, this is the shop I would live in if i could. Sadly there have only ever been a few times in my life when I had the cash to make purchases, but with the purchases I made, they have given me years of enjoyment. This is real hifi, not the crap from Comet.

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Review of Thorntons

11 Apr 08, 17:29

its a brand you know

Thorntons is a tried and trusted brand. you know exactly what ur getting. always goes down well when you give Thorntons and a feeling that someone cares when you receive Thorntons. Although this branch is tiny, they do seem to have everything the bigger branches have. For a more individual sweeties shop, try YOUINGS at the end of the High Street ( head towards the Square)

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Review of Adams Childrenswear

11 Apr 08, 17:26

always great

Adams is a great place to shop. the staff are fun and somehow I always spend far too much money in there!! Thats because the range and variety of clothes is vast. Its great quality, bright coloured, washes well and lasts for ever. I always leave wanting more kids!

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Review of Mothercare

11 Apr 08, 17:23

its mothercare

everything you would expect from this trien and trusted Nationa chain. All a bit samey, all a bit boring all a bit safe. There are better baby shops in town, but hey, at least u know what to expect from Mothercare. The local staff are great too.

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Review of Reptiles Pets & Rs.Co.Uk

11 Apr 08, 17:20

CLOSED DOWN

this shop didnt last long. it closed just after Xmas 07 and rumours of environmental health intervention went round the town. Shame really because they had a huge selection of exotic pets.

HOWEVER if ur after snakes, spiders and bearded dragons look out Value House Aquatics on Severn Brethren Barnstaple. They are fab and look after their pets well and would get **** stars

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Review of Barnstaple Horse & Pet Supplies

11 Apr 08, 17:17

Tally Ho!

these guys specialise in all things Horsey. they are local and been here for years. They carry a huge selection of animal feeds for all animals as well at the usual pet supplies and accessories. well worth leaving the town centre to visit them on the square.

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Review of Eric Dayman

11 Apr 08, 17:14

Suits You Sir

This is the sort of shop my dad shops in. The staff are as old as the building and they know how a Gentleman shopper should be treated. The sort of shop that sells suits, ties, braces, handkerchiefs and sensible underpants. A real old fashiond gents outfitters. Gawd bless em and God Save the Queen. I think they do suit hire too.

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Review of Earls

11 Apr 08, 17:11

Few of these left

Its sad to say but shops like these are few and far between these days. This is a locally owned top mans shop for clothes shoes and accessories. You wont find mass produced crap in here. unique brands, top quality and re-assuringly expensive so no chance of seeing an army of local chavs wearing this gear thank god - they shop at Primark.

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Review of 4 2 Sixty Six

11 Apr 08, 17:07

Whats Happening

This is a great shop. An amazing collection of wierd and wonderful gifts that you geniunely wont find anywhere else. BUT whats happening to it ... it closed down a while back, only to re open a few months later. Last week i see its got closing down signs up again. ... so, not worth seeking out incase it has gone, but if ur in Boutport Street may as well have a look to see if they are still trading

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Review of Warrens

11 Apr 08, 17:04

Its a bakers

So what do you wanna know about this bakers? Its a bekers, it cooks bread, cakes and pies. All abit mass produced but it IS part of a huge chain so thats what you get. Their plat pasties are to die for, should feed a whole family, but I can easily polish off a whole one of an evening.

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Review of North Devon Hospice Shop

11 Apr 08, 17:01

Local Charity Shop

I love this place. It has two departments. The retail shop where you can get the usual second hand items ( clothes, cds, dvds, books etc) and a furniture store where you can fit out a whole house with everything you could possibly need - tables , chairs, tv stands, wardrobes etc

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Review of National Missing Persons

11 Apr 08, 16:55

its NOW CLOSED

My young son recently noticed this place had closed down and innocently said " dad thats really good they have closed, that means they have found everyone" . I nearly cried.

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Review of Bon Marche

11 Apr 08, 16:53

a good shop

I always manage to find something for the ladies of the family in here, Real womens sizes to the larger lady too. Reasonably priced quality clothes. Better quality than Primark, but not up to Next standards.

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Review of Howards Jewellers

11 Apr 08, 16:50

REAL Jewellers

this family owned business has been around for about 100 years. Good quality OLD jewellery. Second hand and re-assuringly pricey. The staff have been there for as long as the shop has and I believe they do still make jewellry to order and do repairs on the premesis still. Always a pleaseure to visit and have a look around ... even if my purchases are few and far betweeen.

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Review of H Samuel Jewellers

11 Apr 08, 16:47

Ratners under another name?

Hang on , remember what Gerald Ratner said about his jewellry? Well didnt Samuels just buy out Ratners and change the name? Nuff said. Cheap. Mass produced. The sort of jewellry you buy when you dont want to spend much cash, but you want someone to think you care.

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Review of Bewise

11 Apr 08, 16:44

If you cant find it here

If you cant find it here, then go elsewhere. Thats what i do, i have a look in Bewise (although its not called that) see what I want then go get the rest somewhere else. If they have what u want, well you know it'll be quality but cheap! Clothes are great, but they also have a great houseware dept too for pillows , duvets, furniture etc.

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Review of Edinburgh Woollen Mill

11 Apr 08, 16:41

tweed hats?

No not anymore, you'd be surprised at what s in store these days. Gone are the tweed skirts, its now a place where middle aged women can shop and middle aged men dont feel out of place. worth checking the designer clothes at the Atlantic Village branch

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Review of Hardings Leatherworld

11 Apr 08, 16:33

still in the Family

these guys started as a little shop in Lynmouth and just got bigger. Exceptional value and a huge range. Jackets, Skirts, slippers, rugs and trinkets. infact everything in leather and sheepskin clothing. Friendly locally owned and the staff are great too.they do a great repair service and you can reserve stuff for christmas too. number one stop for leather for me

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Review of Chicago Rock Cafe

11 Apr 08, 14:21

A Duck is A Duck

Lets be honest. No matter how many facelifts you give a place, unless you do something fundamentally different to it , it will always be the same place. This venue ( drink as much as you can and get wrecked b4 the prices go up at 10pm) hasnt changed in the 3 name changes that its had in 4 years. Chicago rock was replaced by SHOUT and that has now become Glitterball. Its the same place, same small dance floor, same hatcheting of music by the DJs, same cheap happy hour offers.

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Review of Painted Fan Restaraunt

11 Apr 08, 14:17

Who Do You Trust?

Whenever I have been to this place its been fine, not great and not bad, just fine. The food is good, tastes ok to me, the service is speedy and the staff are friendly. However, I have friends that have said the'd never go there again.

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Review of Chatter Box

11 Apr 08, 14:12

Some table cloths doesnt make it posh

this used to be Wimpy buger joint, not its Chatter Box. The decour really hasnt changed since the Wimpey days, the seats and the fixed to the floor tables are all still in place. It masquerades to be something its not. Its Wimpy without the burgers and some green table cloths. A bit more pricey than the average Barnstaple High Street Cafe.

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Review of P V's Bar Restaurant

11 Apr 08, 14:09

"tally ho old chap"

this place is a Yuppie's haven. After work drinks for the suited go getters of town. Have eaten there a few times ( not through choice ) and have always found the food pleasant. Never very much food and all a bit " arty farty". Food is pretty, but not filling.

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Review of Old Custom House

11 Apr 08, 14:06

Family Joke

Now that the strand is potentially closed to cars, how on earth will this place survive?? I would like to say I have been there, but cant as its not in a part of town that people actually visit. such a bad location for an eatery. Infact whenever i have driven past it never seems to be open. As a family we take bets as to wether it EVER does

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Review of Old School Coffee House

11 Apr 08, 14:03

lovely place

this is an really lovely cafe. old style interior and traditional cakes and fancies. its a hidden treasure and one of those places to take mum. please remain hidden, so it remains so very special

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Review of Polski Shop

11 Apr 08, 14:00

shame its gone

well this was a lovely little shop. was great to sample Polish foods and try something new. I would have thought it would have done well with so many Polish people in the area now. I guess Sainsburys have killed off another small business. Sad.

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Review of Enjoy

11 Apr 08, 13:58

Its Closed Down

No wonder it closed. They had no idea ... hot soup in the summer?? whats that about? Only time I went in there the staff were more interested in flicking eachother with rolled up towels and the manager was having his lega waxed. Very nice for a cafe. RIP Enjoy.

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Review of Sherrys Tavern

11 Apr 08, 13:55

Traditional Barnstaple Pub

A bit of Kareoke. Spit and sawdust. The "lads" are there waiting for someone to throw the first punch... bloody excellent place. Guaranteed to "pull a bird" or two on a friday nite. Beers cheap, squaddies love it, get hammered, pull a maid and grab a kebab from the takeaway next door .... sorted. Dont take the missus, leave the kids at home. Tight white t shirts essential.

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Review of Seamus O'Donnells Public House

11 Apr 08, 13:52

Irish Pub

A traditional Irish pub . well as long as traditional is shiney and new in a national chain defined "irish" way. You always know when youre in an "Oirish" pub because there's a typewriter on the ceiling and a bicycle tied to the wall .... just like all the pubs in Ireland have. Lets face it, this is just a pub that sells Guinness.

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Review of Royal Exchange

11 Apr 08, 13:48

no

once upon a time pubs were dark and smokey .. surprisingly even after the smoking ban, this pub still IS dark and smokey ... always packed and full of locals, always dark and despirately in need of some new decor. A splash of pain would clear the smoke stained walls

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Review of Rolle Quay

11 Apr 08, 13:45

average pub

these days pubs really do need to have something special to pull the crowds. This pub does always seem to have some sort of draw to it, but sadly there really isnt much to make you wanna walk across the bridge to pay a visit.The barmaid is really friendly, but these days, thats not eough sorry

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Review of Kwik-Fit

11 Apr 08, 13:42

Something extra

thing is a tyre shop is a tyre shop so take ur pick. what sways a person to one or the other is the attitude of the staff. well this place doesnt appear to employ anyone who actually has an interest in customer service. Sorry Im sure some of the guys are are great, but on the few times Ive visited , i didnt meet any!

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Review of National Tyres & Autocare

11 Apr 08, 13:39

always number one

Never ever go anywhere else! This was the best thing to hit Bple ever. Right in the town centre so really handy. Plenty of parking so u can drop the car off, do your shopping and come back to a job well done. Always have a laugh with the guys so its a friendly place to go. Prices are average, but the service is great.

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Review of Marshals Public House

10 Apr 08, 15:54

an old haunt

I must confess Ive not been here for a while. the food is excellent. the MArshal Burger is homemade, irregular shaped, fills a bun and is the best burger you will ever taste. I'm reliably informed that the real ales are good too. although I'm a wine man myself.

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Review of North Country Inn

10 Apr 08, 15:51

yeah it was OK

food very good and reasonably priced. staff really helpful and service was excellent. menu was interesting and varied . desserts were average. as a basic place to go it was fine and I'd go again.

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Review of Kafe Karumba

10 Apr 08, 12:32

Something out of the ordinary

Fancy an unusual flavour milkshake (cinnamon, coconut, caramel) or a nice panini .... this is the place. Small, intimate not the place for a secret rendezvous. Food is great, service is excellent, staff are friendly.

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Review of Pannier Cafe

10 Apr 08, 12:29

Greasy Fry Up

the title says it all really, even the tea has a layer of grease on it. If ur a trucker you'll love it ... they do a great fry-up. Very basic, reminiscent of the cafes of the 70s

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