Sarah's reviews
Review of Bideford Health Foods
29 May 08, 01:03
Healthy Option 
You dont need to be a high street chain. Bideford Health Shop keeps North Devon ticking. All the aloe vera, supplements, drinks you need are all here. You'll get fit just walking along Mill Street to it
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Review of Bideford News
29 May 08, 00:59
Tiny Store 
Wow, they cram so much in. Great to see a traditional newsagent doing well. Also have a tiny van that makes deliveires around the town. Support this shop, too few exist
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Review of Raffles
25 May 08, 21:35
gone but not forgotten
used to come in here with my husband who is a music fan. seems like he has gone now ( shop not my husband!!) shame, but I suppose in todays competitive age you cannnot competet with the big stores and the internet
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Review of Bideford RFC
25 May 08, 21:32
keep it local 
great atmosphere here. everyone is very commited to playing hard and having funn also. great band of local supporters which kepps the teams going. good place to go for a good match if you don't want to travel too far
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Review of Bideford Amateur Rowing Club
25 May 08, 21:30
good fun
this place has been esablished for many years and has a really good reputation. good clubhouse to relax in afterwards and the prices are not too expensive either
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Review of Bideford Amateur Atheletic Club
25 May 08, 21:27
great fun
this is the place for many activities that you can do with your kids. get them involved with all sorts of stuff, better than being sat in front of the telly. fully qualified staff to train and to teach
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Review of Century Galleries
23 May 08, 13:30
A bit of posh stuff
Its quite surprising. Dont expect to see the quality of jewellry in a small town in North Devon. Its a little pricey for the area, but good stuff. Worth visiting
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Review of Bideford Butchers
23 May 08, 13:27
Its gone 
Its gone. The owner has devcided enough is enough, cant compete with the supermarkets and with another supermarket opening soon. Time to close the doors. Ah well
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Review of Walter Henry's Bookshop
23 May 08, 13:24
Small but good stock 
Its good to see a small independent book store thriving. Its well stock, sure it cant stock everything, but its bright and welcoming, so feel happy to allow staff to order books not in stock
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Review of Freebird Cycle Shops
23 May 08, 13:21
Mixed Bag
The staff know the product and its more than cycle shop, they also have a few surfing products, dvds and t shirts. It seems a bit hap hazard in the shop
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Review of Chocolate Box
23 May 08, 13:19
Meltdown
I used to find sweets here you couldnt find anywhere else. Husband used to buy his much loved fudge here too. Now its a shadow of its fomer self.One wonders how long it can stay
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Review of Blanchards Home Hardware
22 May 08, 17:02
Typical North Devon Fam Business
If you turn the clock back to olden times. Jammed packed with all the tools of the trade, homewares, fuses, accessories, you name its here. One of the quintisential British stores
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Review of West Coast Soul
21 May 08, 19:31
American Chic
great stuff if you are an American chic fan clothing is stylish and very casual. always a great atmosphere in store. you could almost imagine that you are several thousand miles away. service is great and its well worth checking them out
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Review of M X Active
21 May 08, 19:29
good range
as the name suggesta a great range of clothing for the active person, so very casual apparel the shop is well laid out and is ideally situated in Atalntic Village the prices are always fab and it is well worth having a gander!
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Review of Four Two Sixty Six
21 May 08, 19:27
they were lovely
in their time this store was fab. great little gifts that didn't cost a fortune but made really nice presents they stocked a lot of East of India designs and these were truely stunning, shame they closed down really the man that owned this place was also really pleasant to talk to
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Review of Deep Clothing
21 May 08, 19:21
okey dokey
this shop is slightly different form your chain store kinda surfy shop, the stock sold is quite varied and well priced staff are very frindly and nothing is too much trouble changing room facilities are ok but could do with being a bit bigger
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Review of Toyzone
21 May 08, 19:17
poor
I have been in here several times with my children and they are always disappointed because what they are looking for is not stocked here. they seem to do a lot of tacky toys and not many very well known brands, hence they don't even ask to go in here now!
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Review of F R Way
21 May 08, 15:24
Old fashioned, biut so welcome
No hard sell here. A real family run furniture store. Good range of classic designs. The prices are comparable to what you might find in the major stores. Give them a go if you dont fancy to be served by a spotty teenager earning £5 per hour
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Review of Somerfield Stores
19 May 08, 19:07
no parking
you cannot do a full shop here as there is noparking the store is fairly sapcious and carries a wide range of stuff. but it's not the place to go to do a full weekly shop as you cannot park your car nearby, so you would struggle carrying all of your carrier bags. probably maily used by people who have forgotten the odd ingredient , or who need something for their lunch
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Review of Morrisons
19 May 08, 19:04
love it
service here is excellent the special offers that they do are amazing. it is well worth the drive form barnstaple to bideford, just to go for the special offers there is plenty of free parking, although sometimes there are not enogh trollies so you have to go scouting round for one, overall 10 out of 10
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Review of Mango Clothing
17 May 08, 17:55
one of a kind
this place combine shabby chic with surfy design the shop is a real eclectic mix of clothing bit young and hippy hop for me but just right if you area young classy surfy dude! prices are ok, but if you are young you will have money to burn service is always swift and efficient
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Review of Quenchers Bottle Stop
17 May 08, 16:49
open all hours
this place is brilliant if you have run out of vino or have some unexpected guests turn up. they do a really good range of wines and spirits. the prices are not as cheap as the supermarkets, but the service you get from here more than makes up for that
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Review of Purrfect Pets
17 May 08, 16:43
keep it local!
I am all for keeping it local and this shop is just that. not part of a chain, just someone who is trying to make a decent living the lady here is very helpful and always makes a point of stopping for a chat, how friendly is that, ssome other shops could learn a lot from them
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Review of Creature Comforts
17 May 08, 16:41
lovely to take the children to
I bring my children in here to have a look around. they have some of the most adorable small pets for sale and they do a huge range of feeds and accessories to go with them. the staff are really pleasant and will do anything to help. they are good at answering pet related questions to
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Review of Old Bridge Antique Centre
17 May 08, 16:39
fabulous
having moved to a new bigger houase I am always on the lookout for bits and pieces to furnish my new house they do such a wide range of bits and pieces that it will take you froever to take it all in the staff are very helpful and if you don't see what you want, they will make a note for you and contact you should something like that come into stock would thoroughly recommend
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Review of Londis
17 May 08, 16:36
handy
this place is really handy if you have run out of stuff and want to pop into somewhere quickly and not get tempted by other stuff, they sell the basic range of groceries that we all run out of they do have new special offers every week which is worth having a look at great place for all those essentials
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Review of Altered St8
17 May 08, 16:32
not my cup of tea
this place makes me feel strange when I walk by. I think it is to do with all the mystiacla mumbo jumbo that they sell. I won't go in on principle as I don't have anything to do with the kind of things that they sell so you have your warning from me!
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Review of Torridge TV
17 May 08, 16:30
hope they can keep going
its a shame , because with the arrival of the big comets and currys of this world little places like this will struggle to survive they cannopt be beaten on customer qualitity care and knowledge, but unfortunately they can be beaten on price. hope they last the test of time
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Review of New Look
17 May 08, 16:23
ugh
this place really baffles me. they always seem to have sale, and think that even in the dead of winter you still want to wear summer clothes! everything is cut that little bit too skimpy for me and the quality of clothing I think is very poor. staff look bored and are probably only working here because the y couldn't get a job anywhere else!
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Review of Famous Little Store
17 May 08, 16:20
brilliant
they stock some really well priced gifts in here. the shop is quite big and you could spend quite a long time in here. the stock is really varied and you can pick up some really chepa little nock cacks the only thig that bothers me about this place is the heady aroma of pot pourri, it gives me a head ache!!
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Review of Bazaar
17 May 08, 16:14
fantastic
such a mix of stuff in here I don't know where to start. beutiful gifts, cards, novelties, heavy wooden furniture, and the most stunnig pottery. I wish I was laden with riches, as I could spend a fortune in here. would thoroughly recommend
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Review of Ashore Jewellers
17 May 08, 16:12
jewellery heaven
Ashore sell some of the most beautiful and unusual jewellery that I have ever come across, they are not like your typical high street jeweller, but they also have some really unusual gifts for sale to. definitely worth having a look inside
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Review of Warners UK
17 May 08, 16:09
come back warners
I had so many bargains from this shop, I stocked up on loads of undies at a fantastic give away price, sadly the shop has been replaced, and their stock is not as good as warnere, and the bargain prices are not to be had either. one thing in their favor though is that they do a really good fitting service.
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Review of Storm Clothing
17 May 08, 16:06
good quality
they stock a good range of good quality clothing in here, nothing much apeals to me but my husband could spend a forune in here. the gents serving are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble nice sized changing rooms.
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Review of Tonezone Music
17 May 08, 16:04
groovey!
this place sells everything you could need for that musically gifted child of yours, they do great resonably priced drum kits, I was looking at one of these for my son, thankfully he changed his mind about becoming a drummer before I bought it. customer service is good and you can ask for advice and you will get a good reply
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Review of Glovers Patch
17 May 08, 16:02
for the lady that does
this is the perfect place to go and get all those bits and pieces for your home crafting projects, threads, paper, books, in fact anything to do with home making crafts, you could spend a few hours in here!
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Review of Portobello Inn
17 May 08, 14:42
great sunday carvery
if you are looking for a good carvery in the bideford area then I wouold recommend this place. service is quick obviously as you serve youself!!! prices are good, good food and worth taking the kids
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Review of East Of The Water
17 May 08, 14:40
traitional
this is a good place to go if you want good traditional english grub, nothing fancy but will fill a whole. good to go if you are taking the family as they cater for fussy eaters. prices are reasonable and would definitely recommend, parking can be a bit tricky though
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Review of Cafe Du Parc
16 May 08, 20:13
the name is deceptive
this sounds like quite a grand place, it is not the food is average and so are the drinks. only went once and wouold not go again. I love rmy cake, and the cake was not good!
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Review of Cafe Life
16 May 08, 20:11
veggie heaven
I have always found the food in here to be very veggie friendly then staff are very obliging and the tables are always cleaned staight away, nothing worse than having to clear the table yourself!!
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Review of The Mill
16 May 08, 20:09
good to go
this place is never packed so if you can't get in anywhere else it is a good bet that you will be able to get in here. it is a little off the beaten track, but the coofee and snacks are good
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Review of High Street Cafe
16 May 08, 20:06
average
I would not make a habit of coming in here. the cafe is dinghy and alsways smells of frying fat and burnt toast. not a pleasant place to go, but some people must like it as it has been going for years
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Review of The Energy Bar
16 May 08, 20:04
health in a glass
this is the palce to go if you rea in need of a healthy boost the smoothies and juices here are amazing. anything with fresh root ginger in can't be bad the service is a little slow as stuff is made form fresh, but well worth waitung for
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Review of Sams
16 May 08, 20:02
good range
they do a good takeaway menu here. thereis a big range of sandwhiches, and fillings are a plenty the service is very quick, and I am imoressed that the staff wear those little plastic gloves!
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Review of Banks Coffee Shop
16 May 08, 20:00
okey dokey
this is not the busiest place on the planet, but they do serve a good cup of coffee and anice piece of cake srvice is good and the staff are friendly well worth popping into
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Review of Devonshire Park Electrical
16 May 08, 19:45
electrics are us
thid place is the place to go for all of your electrical needs they stock absolutely everything you could ever wiash for. they are fairly reasonably priced and the plus ponit to is the service the staff are very well trained and will guide you in the right direction
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Review of Victoria Park Bowling Club
16 May 08, 19:40
traditional
this is a traditional english occupation for the older generation this particular bowling club has been here for years they have matches quite oftrn and it is a treat to watch on a hot sunny afternnoon. try it you might even like it!
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Review of Quigleys Custom House
15 May 08, 17:16
Party Atmosphere
A bit of the emerald isle in Bideford. Pub and restaurant. The choice of meals is good, the quality also matches that. Watch out gets busy at weekends, special occasions - St Patricks Day etc
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Review of Chris White
14 May 08, 17:13
par excellence!
this chap certainly knows his stuff. great service and great prices. this man has been trained by his dad who is of the old school and certainly knows a thing or 2 about decorating. would definitely recommend
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Review of Roosters
11 May 08, 20:30
great sandwiches
this is a great place to go for a snack or a nibble. the staff are very friendly and always willing to cater for strange requests. I would recommend this place. in fact as far as prices go they are one of the cheapest in town
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Review of Spice
11 May 08, 20:28
loved it
the food here was delicious. care and attention was taken with the food and this was reflected in the dish that was served the waitress was very friendly and was extremely helpful in recommending where to go for a drink later that evening
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Review of Paramount Chinese Restaurant
11 May 08, 20:26
take it away!!
on ordering a take away from here, I was very disappointed with the quality of the food. the service was quick, not suprising really as they obviously do not take any care in cooking the food. prices were cheaper tahn some places. I would not use them again
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Review of Chic O Land
11 May 08, 20:23
could do better
I have only been here once and was sadly disappointed. the food was hot but that is the only positive thing I could say. service was slow and the chicken was poor quality. the prices were quite reasonable, maybe the cheap prices are a reflection on the quality of food bought
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Review of Wimpy
11 May 08, 20:21
nothing special
this is the place to go if you are in a rush, are absolutely starving and can to get into anywhaer else. personally I think the food is overpriced for what it is, ie a burger and chips. still they must be popular as they have been going for years
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Review of Sagor Tandoori Restarant
11 May 08, 20:17
good reputation
the food here was good and the service was very quick. the menu was varied and catered very well for vegetarians. the decor was typical! but I would recommend. the seating is very spacious and you did not feel crammed in
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Review of Lathwells Restaurant
11 May 08, 20:13
excellent
I had an enjoyable meal here. the service was excellent and the food was good. the waitress was very attentive and nothing seemed too much trouble. our plates were cleared away quicly and the place was scrupulously clean. I would thoroughly recommend
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Review of Tantons Hotel
09 May 08, 19:55
could do better
the last time I went here for a meal, I left very dissapointed. the service was not good and the food was lukewarm, and to top it all because parking was a problem, I got a parking ticket, which I can tell you did not go down very well. hopefully things are better now, but it could do with a lick of paint and taking into the 21st century
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Review of Vinnies Cafe
30 Apr 08, 21:57
not my cup of tea
not really where I would chose to go. typical egg and bacon butty kind of place. must be popular with the locals as it still seems to be trading. They could do with re viving their menu and trying to keep up with the times. people are wanting to eat healthily now and this place certainly is not that!
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Review of Cafecino Plus
30 Apr 08, 20:59
i love it here
I am a cake officienado! and they do the best cakes ever here. it is worth popping in just to see the cake display. the service is quick and friendly and to be absolutely honest the prices are brilliant . the quality of the food is outstanding. you do get what you pay for
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