Happier diner Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, alpha-acid said: I was brought up in the West Riding and no chippy would dream of using anything else then beef dripping Still the same now. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours 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 The Government may be responsible for many things, but I’m not sure you can point the finger at them for Radcliffes closing down. And in the process destroying “ what was our traditional way of life” Businesses come and go for all sorts of reasons. Changes in consumer preferences, family reasons, competition etc etc. If you have information as to how the Government is to blame for the demise of Radcliffes I’d like to hear it. Yes it will be a sad loss.If we ever found ourselves down south we would make a point of buying marinated pork belly slices and other products from there . But que sera, que sera 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, CrazyDave said: Best chippy in Douglas/onchan is the one in Village walk, who also do superb pies, Sunday roasts and other meals. A hidden gem and very good value with great service and you can sit in and park a few yards away. That's just your opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Passing Time said: That's just your opinion... Well I suppose it is, but it is based on very extensive research. What is your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 hours ago, HiVibes said: Great times, no internet and everyone was just so simple... Now there's the internet and everyone is even more simple. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-acid Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 38 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Now there's the internet and everything is even more simple. Corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 46 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Now there's the internet and everyone is even more simple. 6 minutes ago, alpha-acid said: Corrected Corrected right back atcha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I preferred the first post actually 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha-acid Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 57 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Corrected right back atcha. You prove your own post I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 11 hours ago, alpha-acid said: I was brought up in the West Riding and no chippy would dream of using anything else then beef dripping Ever try the Valley Fisheries in Patley Bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Blade Runner said: Ever try the Valley Fisheries in Patley Bridge? Nay lad. That's North Yorksher. Tha' great lummox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Blade Runner said: Ever try the Valley Fisheries in Patley Bridge? Thought you were a local or so you claim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueey Lewis And The News Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 GH Corletts after 188 years https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/well-known-douglas-jewellers-to-shut-after-188-years-in-business-647359 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Cueey Lewis And The News said: GH Corletts after 188 years https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/well-known-douglas-jewellers-to-shut-after-188-years-in-business-647359 Never actually went in the shop & don’t know many who did other than for sports trophies engraved. Probably own building so more money in selling that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueey Lewis And The News Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Banker said: Never actually went in the shop & don’t know many who did other than for sports trophies engraved. Probably own building so more money in selling that I have but I guess it’s hardly worth keeping the shop open paying staff at least minimum wage with the electricity burning for 7 hours a day to mine the measly footfall in Strand Street / Castle Street. There’s nothing in there you can’t buy online and most of the parking in town has now been removed so mail order is less hassle anyway. It’s a shame after 188 years though but I imagine it probably costs more to stay open than just shutting up shop - the story says that he’ll do the engraving from a separate site (probably home so minimal overheads). Edited November 1, 2023 by Cueey Lewis And The News 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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