letsavagoo 963 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 There was a quite big Waitrose in Wollaton/Strelley which closed a year or two ago. It was formally a CoOp but now a Lidl or Aldi. Can’t recall which. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 That one was a good Waitrose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, Beekay said: Are there no Waitrose any nearer Pianoman? Or even in Nottingham. Seems a long way to go from Eastwood to Buxton or Newark. You may as well come to Lewes or Burgess Hill. There is a little Waitrose on Milton Street in Nottm. but they don't carry much stock. Certainly no Sandemann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Amazon will deliver Sandeman Port direct to your door. The port season is rapidly approaching! I noticed Waitrose were selling Villa Antinori Italian red. £18 a bottle but an excellent wine. When I bought machinery from Italy a few cases were included on the truck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 £16.49 a bottle. That's not bad. Free delivery before 25th November if over £25 - so buy two bottles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 6 hours ago, The Pianoman said: If I wish to go to Waitrose, just for a bottle of Sandemann port (can't find any other reason to go to Waitrose) for me at Eastwood its a trip to either Newark or Buxton. My wife is a regular at Waitrose Newark. If you want a bottle of Sandermans I can pick one up as I’m often in Giltbrook with my daughter in law. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Thanks. Can I just ask you to have a look if they actually stock Sandemans LBV at the moment please, if so, at what cost per bottle. Waitrose are not actually advertising any Sandemans at the moment, so they may no longer be stocking it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 @The PianomanHave you tried Mavrodaphne? I don't usually buy wine from supermarkets as I order it from Laithwaites but a friend recommended that one and I tried it. It's a fortified wine and I rather liked it. Not expensive and, as I have a sweet tooth, quite palatable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Not heard of it. It sounds like some type of medicine. If it's not dry I might well like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 @The Pianomandefinitely not dry. Morrison's stock it, so right on your doorstep! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 @Jill Sparrow Well I bought a bottle. Very tasty. I would drink it in preference to a good many French wines. Problem is, the cork won't go back in the bottle and I wouldn't like it too evaporate! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 I'm in Morrison's tomorrow. Got to try this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any paralytic pianists wandering round the Eastwood area, nor for inebriated former pilots rolling in the gutters of Newark and environs. However, I'm pleased that Malcolm is aware of the dangers of bottle contents going 'off'. When it's gone, you can always fetch another bottle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, philmayfield said: I'm in Morrison's tomorrow. Got to try this! Just a warning! It is quite sweet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Thanks, maybe too rich for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 You don't need to be rich - it's not that expensive hic! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 I see there has been some kind of blaze at a waste site in Newark over the weekend. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Yes. There was a serious blaze not so long ago in a similar location in some sort of waste/recycling centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 We were driving into Newark when we spotted the heavy black smoke plume. We thought it was from the scrapyard opposite the sugar factory where there was a previous fire. When we got closer it was obvious it was from the Northgate area where we were going. The traffic was very heavy so we turned round and went to the brewery at Cromwell to collect urgent supplies. Apparently it was a plastic waste fire at the rear of Northgate retail park. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 The fire gets mentioned here...... https://westbridgfordwire.com/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 10:20 PM, The Pianoman said: Thanks. Can I just ask you to have a look if they actually stock Sandemans LBV at the moment please, if so, at what cost per bottle. Waitrose are not actually advertising any Sandemans at the moment, so they may no longer be stocking it. Waitrose Newark checked today and they have no stock. In fact they said they don’t sell it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 He probably doesn't need it now he's discovered Mavrodaphne! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 2 hours ago, letsavagoo said: Waitrose Newark checked today and they have no stock. In fact they said they don’t sell it. Thanks. Its not on Waitrose online either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Newark and its history goes back even further than expected. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-67225452 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,598 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Picture taken this morning (Saturday 06.01.24) of the Newark barge floating pub on the river Trent near Trent bridge Newark Still a bit dark at 08.00 Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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