finlo Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, Shake me up Judy said: So Radcliffes closing in Castletown now. Wonder if Tesco will pull out of the town next ? Would the last person to leave please switch off the lights... Tesco's is probably the final nail in their coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, finlo said: Tesco's is probably the final nail in their coffin. cos shoprite never sold meat or sausages in castletown did they ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, StCatherine said: Do keep up What have I missed ? Haven't been following this thread recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, finlo said: Tesco's is probably the final nail in their coffin. They have held Castletown back for years. - Should be good now, or should I say, even better, given the progressive Town Clerk and latest Commissioners. Edited October 31, 2023 by Blade Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Big loss to the island is Radcliffes closing ,people ,including me ,came from all over the Isle of Man to buy their quality meats and poultry especially at Christmas , top quality friendly service and always a smile , they will be a huge loss to the retail sector in Castletown but doesn't this just about sum up whats happening in the Isle of Man , which in many peoples opinion is quickly going down the pan much of it to do with government regulating the place to death ,and destroying what was our traditional way of life 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, John Wright said: Hope Street was good. As was The Creel. I veer between preferring the Terrace or Port Jack. Yugh! You must never have had decent fish and chips😬 The Ramsey trawlerman and the Bourne plaice are far better IMO. After those 2 come cod and castle in peel. The 3 amigos, chippy, port jack and the islander are all pretty poor I reckon. Mushy grey fish that does not seem fresh, undercooked batter and soggy undercut chips. Harry Ramsden would turn in his grave. All a matter of personal taste though of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 That's very bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Happier diner said: All a matter of personal taste though of course. Well, no: a certain amount of practicality is involved as well - a 30-mile round trip to Ramsey and back to go to The Trawlerman isn’t the handiest option… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, Omobono said: Big loss to the island is Radcliffes closing ,people ,including me ,came from all over the Isle of Man to buy their quality meats and poultry especially at Christmas , top quality friendly service and always a smile , they will be a huge loss to the retail sector in Castletown but doesn't this just about sum up whats happening in the Isle of Man , which in many peoples opinion is quickly going down the pan much of it to do with government regulating the place to death ,and destroying what was our traditional way of life Isn’t it more to do with someone who has run a business for years deciding that they don’t want to anymore? There are newer places with passionate owners doing very well. Look at the butchers in Kirk Michael and Kermelleys in Ramsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Port Jack, the Terrace and Islander are far too busy for the fish not to be fresh each day. Frozen maybe? but Cod as specified on the menu. I doubt there is enough Callig around to service the above, that can be a bit 'colourful'!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jarndyce said: Well, no: a certain amount of practicality is involved as well - a 30-mile round trip to Ramsey and back to go to The Trawlerman isn’t the handiest option… Move to Ramsey then. Or Port St Mary which also has a superb chippy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, CrazyDave said: Move to Ramsey then. Or Port St Mary which also has a superb chippy. I know it’s all about location, location, location: but you’d have to be seriously obsessed with fish & chips to buy your house based on the quality of the nearest chippy! 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) '' Chippy ''!!! Are there a lot of Children on this forum??? 😀 Edited October 31, 2023 by Kopek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kopek said: Port Jack, the Terrace and Islander are far too busy for the fish not to be fresh each day. Frozen maybe? The fish sold in all of the above are from frozen. Not saying it's a bad thing, frozen fish is often 'fresher' than off a fishmongers slab. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, WTF said: cos shoprite never sold meat or sausages in castletown did they ???? Not at the prices Tesco will no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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