Paul H.

Review of Lundy Office

28 May 08, 11:47

A great voyage

Book yer tickets here for a trip to Lundy Island. Lundy is 11 miles off the North Devon Coast and accessable by boat or helecopter. Boats ( MS Oldenburg) sail daily from Bideford and Ilfracombe. Its a unique isolated island with its own ruling body. The Marisco bar is a great place to have a bite to eat. If you wish to stay, some of the buildings are avaiable to hire too!

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Review of Mango Clothing

17 May 08, 17:38

A Bit Hippy

from the out side this looks like a Hippy Shop actually its a very nice independant ladies clothes shop. Unique and individual. Not your high street mass produced disposable clothes. Good quality, re assuringly not cheap, but realistically priced. Local shops like this ensure you wont be buying the same clothes that every Kylie and Chanelle have from Chavtastic NewLook.

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Review of Movie Mix

17 May 08, 17:30

never in

Im all for small business but locally owned video shops are never up to scratch because they cant afford to invest in stock. if ur a video shop, you need more than 2 copies of the latest release. I can NEVER get what i want in here, its always already out - they only have in the stuff u saw at the cinema already or the stuff u tried to hire form tehn 6 months earlier

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Review of Toyzone

17 May 08, 17:25

its at Atlantic Village

Not sure why the address is 30 cos its actually in Atlantic Village - lol. Toyzone is a huge shop full of non branded toys, dress up sets, cars, guns, hula hoops etc and toys that are well past the sell by date. Last years "must" have Batman figues - but the ones no one wanted to buy at the time. You wont get the main characters, but the minor role characters. Toyzone is a well known brand and theyare springing up all over the place.

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Review of Silonyx

17 May 08, 17:20

stag n hen

we had some T shirts done too. it was for a stag doo, we all had the bridegrooms picture put on the front ( amazing u can do that from a photo) and his name in lettering. The T shirt is still going strong, but the prints came off after a few washes, but thats ok - they served a purpose and the price was average t shirt price.

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Review of Harbour Leisure

17 May 08, 17:14

staff change

They must have had a staff change cos the grumpy guy has gome. Its now a pleasant friendly shop to go into. Although the new location at the top of the high street is a pain as there is no easy parking and its on a very steep hill.

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Review of Shoefayre

17 May 08, 17:04

shoes glorious shoes

I guess these guys cater for the market they have. It was really hard to find a nice pair of leather work shoes in here. Plenty of plastic, but a very poor selection of leather. Infact the gents selection all round was lacking. Loads for ladies tho and a nice rance in novelty wellies and fluffy slippers

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Review of Guy Fenton

17 May 08, 16:59

Amazing

Guy is partially blind and is a true master at his trade. Efficient and reasonably priced. He also has his own Jazz band, so I guess you could say he knows more than his fair share about mooooozik

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Review of J & A Cameras

17 May 08, 16:49

local and proud

this local business has been around for years, they have several branches in North Devon. They survive because all the staff are keep photographers and know everything about cameras. Digital, 35m, Brownie ... they are experts on the lot. Cameras for sales and service too.

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Review of Creature Comforts

17 May 08, 16:32

local chain?

this is one of a few Creature comfort shops locally. This one carries pets and all things pet related. where as the other branches are either or. This is at the end of Mill Street and parking can be a pain, but there is a pay n display car park close by.

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Review of Purrfect Pets

17 May 08, 16:25

everyone in Bideford

I think every one i know in Biddypit who has pets, uses this shop. I guess its the staff that clinch it. The shop itself has a great location, although theres no actual shop parking, the public car park is just 100 yds away.

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Review of Quenchers Bottle Stop

17 May 08, 16:20

few and far

real off licences are slowly being killed of by the super markets , so it is good news that Bidypit still has ONE left. They stock some real ales and also local ciders . Tend to be open of an evening late too. Also stock fags and sweets.

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Review of Barnums Party Shop

17 May 08, 16:11

hmmm

sorry i didnt get the joke .. It wasnt funny that the woman is so miserable. The lack of stock is just a laugh. Infact there was nothing of interest in here that I couldnt get from any card shop in the country .. laughable.

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Review of Watson's

17 May 08, 16:08

dont ever change

the shop front , which looks like some thing from a Harry Potter Movie street, although looking great, doesnt reflect the goods on offer inside. An old fashioned newsagent that is stacked with the latest mags ( including top shelf for those who are in need).

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Review of Altered St8

17 May 08, 16:01

like , wow man

love and peace man ... sell me another smoking dragon dude. Wacky and wierd, new age mumbo jumbo and not an elephant in sight. Tarot and rhunes. Cross my threshold with silver and leave mystified. ... man.

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Review of Glovers Patch

17 May 08, 15:56

i hate it

I hate it , but my wife loves it!

crafty beyond belief. Needle point , knitting, decoupage you will find all you need here, including "how to do" books. The lady obviuosly is an expert and can advise accordingly

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Review of Tonezone Music

17 May 08, 15:54

Greeeeaaaaaat

At last a decent music shop in Biddypit. Surprised at the different sorts of instrument they have. I needed a drum kit for my kid and they found me a great kit for a beginner. Excellent price too. Thanks guys.

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Review of Storm Clothing

17 May 08, 15:50

designer heaven

it is great that there is a unique individual clothes shop for blokes. Lots of stock and a great selection of jeans and tops. casual and smart casual. not cheap and luckily your average primark customer couldnt afford the good quality reassuringly pricey clothes in here - so you wont see every wayne, gaz or chav wearing what you've bought.

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Review of Warners UK

17 May 08, 15:26

Bye Bye

Yes Warners has gone . They used to stock end of like GENTS Calvin Kline boxers and briefs too ... which was fab. Sadly the new Camille is only for the girlies!

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Review of Ashore Jewellers

17 May 08, 15:23

Misleading

i heard an advert saying this was a premier jewellers ... its not. Its a gift shop ( all be it a very GOOD gift shop ) that also dabbles in a small bit of jewellry. Sorry to be negative. The jewellery IS good and unusual. BUT its not a jewellery shop ( how the hell do u spell jewellery anyway)

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Review of Coffee Cakes Computers

17 May 08, 15:20

will it last

I wonder how much longer this place can last. A great idea 5 years ago, but with wifi and so many other establishments offering free wifi these days, internet cafes have surely become obsolete.

I guess it has its place if you dont have ur laptop with you. Poor location too.

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Review of Bazaar

17 May 08, 15:16

EMPORIUM

this is mainly imported furniture. Nice tables, chairs , mirrors, bed stead etc etc. Mainly from the far east. Furniture and gifts is a great combination - they also do unusual presents and cards. At Christmas time they also do some wonderful ornaments ( like wooden advent callendars, trees and decorations)

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Review of Four Two Sixty Six

17 May 08, 15:13

Cast Your Net

OK so this branch has closed. But if you like d the weird and wonderful selection of bizarre gifts it had in store, its well worth hopping on a bus or jumping in a car to go to the other branch in Barnstaple. Its on Boutport Street - right opposite the main Post Office.

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Review of Famous Little Store

17 May 08, 15:10

Wonderful

A total joy to shop in this place. Always got some thing unusual to buy. Be it a hanging something or a funny some thing to buy ur mate for a birthday. Takes ages to look around as it jam packed. Never see the same things on sale twice so worth visiting every time ur in Biddypit. Can be really busy tho which is a pain if u want a leisurely look around.

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Review of New Look

17 May 08, 15:07

Disposable Clothing

Every one knows New Look. And this is just another branch to be honest. Its small and half way up the high street - so half way up a very steep hill. Im not sure but the one at Atlantic Village, seems to be cheaper and certainly has a much bigger floor area. My daughter has stopped using this branch as she finds it too small and compacet.

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Review of Torridge TV

17 May 08, 15:02

always here

these guys will never be able to compete on price, with the shite stores like Currys or Comet. BUT luckily those stores are 10 miles away and this shop relies on the fact that its been here for over 40 years. Once just selling TVs now its an emporium of all things electric and still surviving.

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Review of Londis

17 May 08, 14:57

typical

its your typical Londis store. Prices a bit above the ur Morrisons, and they always have reduced bargains _ muller fruit corners seems to be a regular. BUT this shop is in the middle of a housing estate to very convenient for a convenience store. Late openning too so ideal for those late nite munchies. Great friendly staff too - which is a big plus

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Review of Little Acorns

17 May 08, 14:52

lovely

owned by a lady who makes a reall effort to offer an alternative to bloody Mothercare. When my kids were at the toddler age, this was the shop I always bought from. Individual kids clothes for the under 8s. Great for new born so ideal for getting presents for friends who have just had kids!!

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Review of Harbour Antiques

17 May 08, 14:49

This place wont survive

Sorry to say there really isnt the clientelle in Nth Devon to support this kind of business. One can only assume they have a long list of clients from else where who use them and the shop is merely used for storage. Antiques of the highest quality ( wardrobes carrying price tags of 3 and 4 thousand pounds) and actually now situated in much larger premesis in MArket Street NOT on the Quay. Parking is a nightmare tho.

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Review of Old Bridge Antique Centre

17 May 08, 14:45

Allow a couple of hours

Once you have found this place in Market street, you will know what a little gem this emporium is. Its so full, it spews out into the street. A real Aladdins cave of old stuff. Postcards, furniture, pictures, medals, stamps, spoons, books, 78s, gramophones, plates, if its collectable, its here. It will take you a good hour just to stand and look at all the trinkets and curios in the wall long glass cabinets. THEN when you've checked out the enormous floor space, head downstairs for a second floor of the same.

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Review of East Of The Water

17 May 08, 14:37

what?

this place is really a restaurant now, not a pub. or is it an art gallery? Its lost its direction and as a result never seems to have much of a trade. the food is very veryy nice, but maybe the wrong location for a really nice food. It is East the Water afterall! As for the Art , thats what gets my 4 stars.

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Review of Braddicks Of Bideford

17 May 08, 14:34

OK I take that back

my previous review was for the bed shop and not the restaurant ... sorry about that but theres no way of cancelling a review!! ANYWAY .. I think this place has actually closed anyway. It used to be called "the Bite" and was excellent but not supported.

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Review of Portobello Inn

17 May 08, 14:32

Sunday destination

I only ever go to this place on a Sunday. They have the most amazing carvery - about 20 different veg and 5 or 6 meats. All you can eat and always packed. You really do need to book in advance. Celebration days are impossible _ Easter, Mothers day etc. Run by a couple of gay guys who really know how to lay on a spread. Highly recommended for the Sunday Roast.

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Review of Johnny's Bar

17 May 08, 14:29

big plus

i love the fact that when this place is busy, they open the sliding doors and you're drinking in the street! You sorts spill out into Mill Street, which is a great excuse to take ur pint and go some where else with a better atmosphere ... great place if youre a lover of tattoos.

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Review of Stallones Night Clubs

17 May 08, 14:25

a dive but fun

yeah so its a place full of teens (normally) but hell, at least they know how to enjoy themselves. The music is a bit hit and miss, either clubby techno hip hot rave dance garage, or cheeeeeezzzy. so doesnt really have an identity music wise. Well worth taking advantage of the cheap booze early on, then moving on to some where else.

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Review of Mr Ho

17 May 08, 14:21

dont home deliver

The home delivery service is either excellent or crap .. theres no inbetween - either very fast or very very slow. Best to pop in the car and go get it but ORDER IT FIRST. The food is probly the best in Bideford - always freshly good and always tastin good. Prices are average. Weeknds are a night mare as its soooo busy.

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Review of Roosters

17 May 08, 14:17

da da da da da I'm lovin it

To pinch some one elses phrase " im lovin it ". This cafe is not on the usual drag of shops and needs sussing out. BUT its so worth the effort. Fresh coffee and great snacks. Their sandwiches are great value - more of a meal really with half a plate of garnish \\ salad when u order a sarnie or baggette. Go once and you'll go back every time ur in Biddypit.

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Review of The Mill

17 May 08, 14:13

is this the place?

I have great memories of my late Nan taking us kids here every saturday for a milk shake and a pasty. in those days it was all dark wood and dingy and the smell of freshly cooked pasties was amazing. these days, the pasties have been replaced by baguettes and sandiches .. still get the milk shakes ( now with low fat milk) and still dark n dingy.

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Review of Gleaming Motors

17 May 08, 14:08

small but perfectly formed

Ive used these guys a couple of times when needing some one to spruce up cars I have sold. They do such a great job, inside and out. Probably the best in the area. They tend to always be busy, so make sure you book in advance if u know u deffo wanna job doing. Theres that risk that if they expand to be more efficient, they will end up losing that personal service.

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Review of Bideford Sewing Machine Centre

08 May 08, 13:54

i know nothing!

i really know nothing about sewing machines ... but i wanted to get mother a new one for her birthday. i went in with a budget in my head and ended up spending less. This was cos of the guy in there who suggested the right machine for the type of use my mother wanted ( there are different ones for light and heavy duty, different types of material etc) Anyway, he was great and mother was impressed!

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Review of Bideford Cobblers & Keys

08 May 08, 13:51

who?

who ever decided that some one expert in putting heels on shoes would also be expert at key cutting?? Anyway this guy is really helpful. I love the selection of wierd key colours and styles. I recently got a yale key cut with a leopard print on for my daughter and one that looks like a football for my son. I myself went for a very tasteful purple one

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Review of Braddicks Of Bideford

08 May 08, 13:48

CLOSED

another one bites the dust ... used to be a premier bed shop but the big chains have killed off another local family run shop. I guess they couldnt compete.

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Review of Bideford Wines

08 May 08, 13:45

CLOSED

just shows you cant rely on everything ... since Dave L's review .. the place has closed down. I guess the cheap booze from the ever increasing number of supermarkets has taken its toll .. goodbye, local, family owned business.

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Review of Bideford News

08 May 08, 13:43

typical

its your typical old fashioned news agents .. all the papers, shelves stacked with magazines and the usual sweets and fags. ONE suggestion, the shelves really are crammed with magazines, which can make the ease of browsing difficult, maybe good to thin out the quantity of mags???

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Review of Bideford Bicycle Hire

08 May 08, 13:41

They laugh at me

my whole family laugh at me when we hire bikes. i always have "an old ladies bike" one with the basket on the handle bars! No matter what level of cyclist you are, there really is something for everyone here. A must if you intend to wizz along the Tarka trail. Suggestion, from Bideford, head for Torrington and stop off at the Puffing Billy en route.

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Review of Bideford Health Foods

08 May 08, 13:39

not holland and barratt

im a regular visitor to this small but very well stocked local shop. Im so glad there isnt a "big boy" in the town as i think this shop would suffer. the staff are up for a laugh, but saying that, they know their stuff so always on hand for advice.

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Review of Blanchards Home Hardware

08 May 08, 13:16

Back in time

If you remember a time when hardware shops were a bit like the one in the "four candles" sketch from the two ronnies ,... you will love this place. Jam packed from floor to ceiling with boxes of goodies and all you could possibly need. run by a man in a brown overall ..... knocks spots off the big boys.

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Review of Powerpoint

02 May 08, 13:04

Have another look

If you go looking for Powerpoint you will be hard pushed to find it. It is actually situated inside the CoOp store. Find that, and you have found one of the best priced white goods retailers in the area. They stock brand names and also their cheaper own brand. Standard prices on the big names but thier own brand is just as good and cheaper.

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Review of Blackwell's Pasties

02 May 08, 11:51

Better in the area

Sorry but I really did not like the pasty i bought from here. It was all pastry and hardly any filling. Really not nice. The other problem here is parking, the shop is just off a severe bend and up hill with only very limited parking outside. Thought the food was a bit "mass produced".

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Review of Happy Pasty

02 May 08, 11:48

Best in the West

This is probably the best pasty you will ever have. Freshly baked on the premesis hourly - yes they ARE that busy. Their traditional pasties are stuffed with chunks of meat and pieces of veg - unlike many pasties which are just liquidised mush! These pasties are best hot from the oven, but watch out as you could easily burn your mouth!

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Review of J J Pound Shop

30 Apr 08, 13:52

cheap brands

well cheap UN brands actually. Cheap never heard of products OR products that no other shop wants or stocks. It amazes me that cheap jack shops survive. I guess you get what u pay for .

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Review of Poundstretcher

30 Apr 08, 13:49

dont care

Poundstretchers is great. the quality is always good and it really is cheap as chips. Unfortunately the location is a nightmare if you want to buy anything big or any quantity as there is no parking outside the shop and you either have to carry the goods UP or DOWN the hill of High Street.the staff dont let u park in the staff car park to collect the good either.

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Review of Woolworths

30 Apr 08, 13:45

the forgotten branch

The branch of Woolworth that time forgot. Still the same interior from the 70s, still cramped, badly set out but still the only shop of its kind on the high street. Still doing the dvds and the music department. The only place in bideford to buy current music and video.

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Review of W H Chope & Son

30 Apr 08, 13:42

hasnt really changed

I always remember my mum and aunts buying clothes from here and that memory of old ladies clothes has stuck with me. I was very surprised to see that its not like that at all anymore. It has a great mans department, the womens clothes are practical - not trendy. And theres a great home wares department as well. Deffo not Harrods, but a long long way from Grace Brothers.

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Review of Chocolate Box

30 Apr 08, 13:37

Childhood memories

Sadly this once triving emporium of tooth decay is now flagging. I have great memories of this shop from when I was young, being stacked from floor to ceiling with jars of sweets and a counter full of fudge. Sadly, the shelves are barron these days, with just a few jars of old favourites . The once jam packed fudge counter now only boasts a few basic flavours on its enpty shelves. RIP old friend.

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Review of Raffles

30 Apr 08, 13:32

CLOSED

this was a great shop but now it is closed. I used to spend a dull wet afternoon in there just rummaging round the old records. The guy dabbled in ebay for a while, so maybe this was more profitable than the retail shop.

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Review of Hospice Shop

30 Apr 08, 13:30

Support It

This is a local charity shop supporting the much needed local hospice. Clean fresh and fun! Clean : the clothes are washed and pressed, the shop is hoovered and well presented. Fresh: although a small shop, it doesnt look like a jumble sale as the shop is roomy and airy. Fun: these ladies are a real laugh, they hold special events for special occasions (halloween they had live dummies in the window, scareing the hell out of people walking by).

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Review of Oxfam

30 Apr 08, 13:25

Charity!

This chrity shop has moved up a gear as far as retail is concerned. This branch is bright, airy and run by a group of fun friendly ladies.No longer relying soley on cast offs, they actually carry a decent new retail range. BUT is this fair to struggling local retailers who have to pay full business rates and taxes when Charity shops pay none of these?

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Review of Sue Ryder Care

30 Apr 08, 13:21

A Charity Shop Should Still Have Standards

I know charity is a bit of a buzz word at the moment, but if they want our money in this day and age, they now have to make some kind of effort. This shop is dirty. Needs a clean and some decent lighting and a lick of paint. Its no longer good enough to stock Max Bygraves LPs with torn covers or 70s floral ladies coats. Take a look at the hospice shops, they are clean, modern and their rails actually have designer clothes.

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Review of Clinton Cards

30 Apr 08, 13:17

Cashing In

The only saving grace with this branch of this national chain, is the staff. They are always having a laugh and actually seem to care about their customers. How can anyone justify a card at £4,99. I have worked in retail and know profit margins .. thats one hell of a profit. Best to think ahead and get the "special" cards (halloween, christmas, easter etc) once they have been reduced the next day .. then save them for next year.

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Review of Mill Street Butchers

30 Apr 08, 13:11

2 Local butchers in town

It shows a healthy economy when a town has two local butchers. I tend to alternate between the two and avoid the supermarket meat - lets face it, Id ratehr eat locally reared meat, than some rank pre packed slab of carcas from a supermarket. These guys are real craftsmen. Its great to see the local meat being cut up infront of your eyes - u also get the exact cuts you want. The sausgaes are made daily by the butchers.

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Review of Bideford Butchers

30 Apr 08, 13:07

LOCAL TOO

when there is a local butcher in town , why the heck do people buy foreign imported meat from a supermarket? These guys know their stuff. Most of the meat is locally sourced from local farms. and you can get exactly the quantity and cuts you want. no pre packed meat here. Its all fresh and cut from the boner and its great to see these craftsmen handling their meat.

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Review of Plymco Supermarket

30 Apr 08, 13:02

3 stars but only cos of the local plants.

This place has a real identity crisis. It has had so many different names and owners over the last 10 years its hard to remember who owns it at the moment. I think its currently a Co Op. It does all you would expect form a Co Op as far as groceries is concerned, but this one has a really nice plant nursery as part of the site. The plants are locally sourced and Devon grown and stocks a great range of good quality tools and garden essentials.

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Review of Morrisons

30 Apr 08, 12:56

Morrisons but where is it?

I was really pleased that this brand was now in North devon. What a bloody mess tho. The prices are good as with all Morrisons but PLEASE get the lay out sorted. Why would you have a row of canned food, right next to dry dog food, then Christmas decorations? Then in the next isle, more pet food and canned items?? Its just a mess and i found myself doubling back on myself several times as the store is not logically set out.

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Review of Goodliving Booksellers

30 Apr 08, 12:39

cheapo book shop

I agree the staff could be more friendly, but you must admit the prices are very cheap. a bit like a book jumble sale with stacks of discounted, cut price books that were once best sellers, but now just book shelf fillers. I managed to by the George Michael biog for 99p - well it has been about 5 years since it was released.

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Review of Walter Henry's Bookshop

30 Apr 08, 12:35

Harry Potter?

I always think that this book shop should be in one of the Harry Potter movies .. a real old fashioned shop. The stock is only limited by the size of the place, but thet do have an excellent ordering service and you can normally get what you want within a couple of days. Sadly there are very few independent book sellers left and hopefully this one will be a survivor. It has everything going for it , thanks to the staff who LIVE books.

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Review of Patt's Stores

30 Apr 08, 12:31

just cos its small

This branch of John Patts is a smaller version of the bigger high street shop. You will find the exact same stock of quality fruit, veg and flowers but in smaller quantities. If you cant find what ur after here, well worth a walk to the High street. again, they stock as much local friut and veg as they can get hold of, their sprouts are grown just outside Croyde. How local is that!!

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Review of John Patt's

30 Apr 08, 12:27

Local success

This started off as a small business and has spread accross North Devon. I really love the fact that they are carbon foot print conscious in that they source local produce and get it into their local shops, so cutting down on food miles. well done guys! the best fruit n veg in the county

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Review of Field Fresh

30 Apr 08, 12:20

HUGE!

Right on the front by the Quay, this is actually a huge warehouse that is crammed with fruit and veg and flowers. The produce arrives daily in huge lorries so is always fresh. Good to pop in at the end of the day as thats when they often reduce the good that are coming to the end of shelf life - great if ur watching the budget.

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Review of Sod'Em & Sing

30 Apr 08, 12:17

one of the best

Yep would book this guy every time. Great selection of discs so always something on the books to sing. Only ever seen him in action at events and never had to book him myself, so, I have no idea of his prices. However, Im of the opinion that the cost is irrelevent if you are hireing a fantastic entertainer.

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Review of DJ Jude

30 Apr 08, 12:14

is new years eve a good showcase?

Have only seen this DJ perform once and I wasnt impressed. Huge crowd of people on New Years Eve waiting to be entertained and she fell well short. Totally the wrong music for a "party" crowd and unprofessional with the language bearing in mind there were kids at the event too.

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Review of Bideford RFC

30 Apr 08, 12:10

not a rugby fan

Football is my game really, but have been to a couple of games at Bideford. Always a great friendly atmos. The club room is what you would expect, basic, cheap bar, toilets smell and normally packed after a game with the players sinking pints and flashing their knobs!

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Review of Bideford Association Football Club

30 Apr 08, 12:07

Im Bias

Try my best to see Bideford play whenver i can. This club has a lot of family history for me as my uncle played for them back in the day and , now in his 80s, is still on the team ... ooops that should be on the board. the club house is a typical local football club bar - all beer mats and woodchipped walls. Good for budget priced wedding receptions and discos, good sized function room.

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Review of Moss Pharmacy

30 Apr 08, 12:03

Down Your Nose

Why is it that Moss Pharmacy and LLoyds Pharmacy think they are superior. Sorry if this offends, but staff in this chemist tend to look down their noses at you. All I wanted was some E45 cream but I couldnt remember what its name was. The woman in there made me feel totally stupid.

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Review of Cosmi-Cuts

30 Apr 08, 11:59

Is It Still Open?

Im not 100% SURE THIS IS STILL OPEN ...sorry about the capitals .. it certainly should NOT be included in the Chemist section. Its as tacky as a Pound shop. Ends of ranges, almost out of date groceries at cheap prices, unbranded toys, cheap tacky presents. Not a nice shop, infact im sorry now I disrespected the Pound shops by the comparison.

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Review of Captin Coconut

30 Apr 08, 11:54

Nuts!

Have worked with the Captain a few times now and he is a great kiddies entertainer. All thrown in there .. disco, party tricks, magic, and great interaction with the kids. He IS a kids entertainer and is brilliant at it. Not for adults. Well known in the area and always seems to be working so thats a good sign.

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Review of Burton Art Gallery & Museum

30 Apr 08, 11:51

Keep it local

As Dave has said, one visit and you're done really. Having said this, there is a regular programme of short stay exhibitions that visit the gallery. Best to keep an eye open in the local press to see whats coming up next. Free entry too so thats a bonus, but this strugggling gallery is always in need of monetary donations please

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Review of Pizza Pronto

30 Apr 08, 11:45

thank god its not Pizza Hut

Luckily this pizza place is a million miles away from the horrendous Pizza Hut. Always friendly staff and alway have what you want. Choose exactly what you want as your topping. Choose your base and it goes str8 into the over. Never tried home delivery, tend to go and get them myself. Parking can be a pain if theres a football match on tho as this is the closest car park to that end of Mill Street.

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Review of Cafecino Plus

30 Apr 08, 11:38

Oh!

I really want this place to be awesome. I like going here, but thats as good as it gets .. I just "like" it. Its not stunning or excellent. Its just average. The food is OK, a bit pricey. The staff are good. The atmos is cosy and intimate. Upstairs there is a small bar where I believe they still do bigger party gatherings. Tappas is the speciality in the upstairs area. I love it, but it really isnt anything special.

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Review of Sagor Tandoori Restarant

30 Apr 08, 11:34

really impressed

we had an impromptu family gathering and about 12 of us descended on this place one evening. The restaurant itself wasnt busy until we got there and the staff were amazingly unperterbed that we had all arrived at once. My daughter is a vegitarian and although the veggie menu was limited, the chef actually came into the restaurant to chat with her to see what he could cook for her. it was a great night and my daughter felt really looked after. Amazing staff, fab food and incredible customer service

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Review of Paramount Chinese Restaurant

30 Apr 08, 11:26

Oh Please Karen H

Karen H ... Have you ever actually been to this dreadful place?? I've given them two chances and they failed misrably both times. First I eat in, my mum suggested we go there one evening. The food was bland and every course tasted the same. I hate plastic table cloths in a restaurant. Second time was for a takeaway, was cold by the time I got it home ( 10 mins drive) and again a brown mush in a tin foil box. Absolute pants.

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Review of Chic O Land

30 Apr 08, 11:19

so many are rubbish

So many chicken joints try and be Kentucky Fried Chicken and fail miserably. This one doesnt try and puts K F C to shame. Always freshly cooked, always open for business and always a queue at the weekends. Very small seating area so they are mainly a take out joint. Good food good prices.

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Review of Caesars Palace

30 Apr 08, 11:13

Ladies Please!

Cattle market !! ?? Yes and every single bloke will be there at the weekend, sinking the pints of Heineken and chatting up the birds. Thats why this place was created ladies. To pull "birds". Accept it for what it is, the girls go there to pull, the blokes go there to pull, its cheap, cheesy and a bloody good night out.

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Review of Mr Chips

30 Apr 08, 11:08

The only plaice

This really is the only decent place to go and have fish and chips in Bideford. They have a thriving take away business, but to sit down in the restaurant and eat freshly cooked Fish n chips is a real treat. If you're looking out for the restaurant ... remember BIG and YELLOW, you will soon find it!

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Review of Trawlers

30 Apr 08, 11:01

Another Bideford place that needs a facelift

The food is lovely. Freshly cooked and tasty. The staff are friendly and obviously enjoy their jobs. If only they would update the the decor and furnishings. the look of the place really does put you off eating there, which is a real shame as the food is srumptious.

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Review of Wimpy

30 Apr 08, 10:58

Expected Better

Sadly Wimpey restaurants seem to be dieing out. Theres now only two in North Devon. Unfortunately this branch is a shadow of its sister branch in Barnstaple. It sort of refects the general lack lustre of Bideford as a whole. It looks dirty and the tables have that "tacky" feel to them. The food is great, as you would expect from a burger chain, BUT the place needs updating.

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Review of Ali's Charcoal Grill

30 Apr 08, 10:53

Kebabs

Yeah always make a b line for ali's after a night out on the beer. I love the fact that at 1am, these guys are still serving and still manage a laugh and a smile. Usual selection of Kebabs and chips etc . Be warned tho the Hot Sauce will blow your head to bits - and still hot next morning if u catch my drift.

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Review of Vinnies Cafe

30 Apr 08, 10:45

I must be abnormal

See I LIKE the whole greasy spoon thing! A basic cafff, bit like the one in Eastenders!. Get yer fry up and a mug of tea. Beans on toast. Sandwiches. Just great! Unlike some other greasy spoon places in Bideford this one is actually CLEAN , which makes it 100% acceptable.

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Review of High Street Cafe

30 Apr 08, 10:34

Theres much better

Remember the old coffe bars on the late 60s .. no neither do I, but Im sure this is one of them. Its the same decor that you see in old black and white movies. Plastic table cloths, cheap sauce in plastic tomatoes and chipped cups. Avoid, this is not a theme cafe .. its the best they can offer!

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Review of G B Revolution

30 Apr 08, 10:29

Not just Gay bar

Huge area to fill which is great as at the weekends this pub \\\\ club \\\\ dancefloor is packed. Ive only ever been in here as part of a group on drunken nights out with the team from work. A great 2group2 place to go. Popular with the gay \\\\ lesbian community, but very str8 friendly! Cheesy disco. Prices steep, but great for the end of the night pub crawl.

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Review of Tavern In Port

30 Apr 08, 10:25

Get used to it

I have never found this place anything more than somewhere to pop into for a drink, when on your way to somewhere else. It has 2 (maybe 3??) bars on different levels. Have eaten here and the food was actually very good. Traditional pub grub, mass produced served on a plate with some garnish. Reasonably priced. Limited beers but well stocked spirits .

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Review of First In Last Out

30 Apr 08, 10:21

Oh please

If your idea of a great night out involves a sticky carpet and smelly toilets, this is the place for you. From the outside it looks tacky and on the inside, the outside doesnt disappoint. Ive only been there once and that was enough - the wedding reception from hell - oven ready voul-e-vents and puff pastry sausage rolls .. classy.

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Review of Quigleys Custom House

30 Apr 08, 10:18

Tu be Sure

An Irish pub that is not part of a corporate chain! This pub is right on Biderofd Quay and is part of the rat run of pubs in the town. Always a great place for a bite to eat - and yes the DO do Guiness and Steak pie. Generous portions too. The pub maintains the village local atmosphere as it is a warren of nooks and crannies where you can have a pint (of Guiness) and a chat. The upstairs area doubles as a disco at the weekends - not sure about the pole dance poles up there tho lol

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Review of Blacksmith Arms

30 Apr 08, 09:17

Food is Great

This pub is a bit off the bbeaten rat run of bideford pubs. Its actually the East the Water side of the old bridge in a small street. Its the sort of pub you head for , then stay in. The food is exceptionally good. What I'd call tradional pub grub. My wife works for a local clothing company and they have their staff Christmas parties here every year. cheap but GREAT food ....

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Review of Crabby Dicks

30 Apr 08, 09:12

roomy and modern

Once a dingy dive, now a refubished shiny and new pub for Bideford town centre. You can feel a bit lost if its not busy, but it doent take lonf to fill up at the weekends. Huge bar, well stocked and the bar staff are fun and fast so you get served very quickly. Great for a night out in a group.

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Review of Joiners Arms

30 Apr 08, 09:10

Pleasant surprise

I was literally dragged along to this pub one drunken night. Now I wish I'd gone there ages ago. Hard to find but well worth it. There was live music on the night I went - some randon folk evening and we thoroughgly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were friendly, the beer was real ale, but the food was a bit bland. Proably deadly on a non music night tho.

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Review of Bideford Carpet Centres

29 Apr 08, 14:46

How Long Can They Go On

I wonder how much longer this business will survive. With so many " carpet warehouses" locally it must be hard to keep attracting new business. The shop has changed over the years, still selling quality carpets and floor coverings, but now also stocking random "gifts". Does this show a slippery slope developing?

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Review of Devonshire Pine

29 Apr 08, 14:14

Pine!

Its great that these local firms survive when everyone else sells pine. I guess their reputation locally has helped them to survive .. The factory is HUGE, the selection of everything Pine is incredible. Have a look around the show room at Caddedown its jam packed. My ONLY criticism is that when I was looking around, the show room was so large that I couldnt find anyone to help me. I ended up leaving without buying anything. HOWEVER, I knew what I wanted and went back another day, when there was someone there to help.

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Review of D S Electrical

29 Apr 08, 14:09

from little acorns

I remember the day when Darren was a sparky with a sack full of tools! Now look at this business, not only one of the main electrical contractors in the area, but they have a beautiful lighting retail outlet at Pitt Lane. Amazingly Darren still heads the team and still offers a great service. Great that this business is still trading. If they are good enough for Bideford Football Club , thats good enough for me!

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