NorfolkNog Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: How long has Tesco been in Beccles? Good while MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: How long has Tesco been in Beccles? We had our boat in Beccles and sold it three years ago and I am sure Tesco's were there up to two years prior to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Beccles even has a Lidl and a Wetherspoons, as well as three very fine, independent butchers, Seppings being my first choice: https://www.wjseppings.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I’m sure that Tesco’s was there first year we went which was 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: . . . .as well as three very fine, independent butchers, Seppings being my first choice . . . . I usually go to Chambers (the butchers next to Boots) when we’re in the area. Always good and usually some banter with the staff!! I couldn’t afford to live near Beccles, as much as I like the place. There is some mysterious force that draws the wife into the needlecraft shop on Smallgate that has serious consequences to the contents of my wallet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Seems like it was there before people remember, this is from 2015 https://www.becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk/news/every-little-helps-tesco-celebrates-a-decade-in-beccles-1895170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mouldy said: There is some mysterious force that draws the wife into the needlecraft shop on Smallgate that has serious consequences to the contents of my wallet!! I know it only to well! My wife is also seriously into needlecraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hmmm thank you. How long has the Tesco been in Stalham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Just answered my own question. Since 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Beccles has unfortunately lost Beales which was always good to have a wander around. Plenty of food stores what with Tesco, Morrison’s, Aldi, Lidl and the Coop. Probably some I don’t know about too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, vanessan said: Beccles has unfortunately lost Beales which was always good to have a wander around. Plenty of food stores what with Tesco, Morrison’s, Aldi, Lidl and the Coop. Probably some I don’t know about too! Can't remember an Aldi in Beccles? but there is also Roys and B&M. Oh and Iceland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 38 minutes ago, vanessan said: Beccles has unfortunately lost Beales which was always good to have a wander around. Mrs Nog loved it in there. My wallet certainly felt the pinch!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 There is both Avenue Angling and Angling Direct, Beccles is good to us anglers. If Tilney's gun shop is open, fairly rare, pop in and meet Mr Tilney, star of Antiques Road Show, nice bloke. Very keen on muzzle loaders so just a bit before 'Griff's' time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 well I dont know what everyone else has noticed, but since Covid I have found it easier to get doctors appointments that before, this last year I have had probably more actual visits to the surgery than in the previous 10 years, most to see the nurse for blood tests or just health checks, I have had a few telephone consultations too. the streamlining of the system and the avoidance of people calling in to the doctor has seemingly freed up a lot of the system to a point where you can get an appointment, ok you may need a telephone consultation first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 11 hours ago, vanessan said: Beccles has unfortunately lost Beales which was always good to have a wander around. Plenty of food stores what with Tesco, Morrison’s, Aldi, Lidl and the Coop. Probably some I don’t know about too! If you walk past the yacht station and the builders merchants you can et o Morrisons, a good walk but nearer than walking to Tesco, ideal if you do not want to walk into the town centre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hopefully some time this year we're be in Norfolk or Suffolk. Its true I will always be a Londoner, but my heart is in Broadland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddybear Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: If you walk past the yacht station and the builders merchants you can et o Morrisons, a good walk but nearer than walking to Tesco, ideal if you do not want to walk into the town centre. Been there done that got a nice folding trolley for the boat, easier than walking uphill into town 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 12 hours ago, Meantime said: Can't remember an Aldi in Beccles? but there is also Roys and B&M. Oh and Iceland. I forgot Roys and B&M! Aldi is near B&M I think. All in all Beccles has a lot more going for it than a lot of market towns. Definitely one of the places I love visiting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ranworthbreeze said: If you walk past the yacht station and the builders merchants you can et o Morrisons, a good walk but nearer than walking to Tesco, ideal if you do not want to walk into the town centre. I am not a fan of Morrison’s in Beccles for some reason although I do like their produce. It may be something to do with the layout of the store. Also, I don’t feel safe anymore crossing that road near the roundabout but that’s an age thing! Mooring at the Lido is a much better bet and closer to the town centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 34 minutes ago, vanessan said: Mooring at the Lido is a much better bet and closer to the town centre. Once I did park there and on return I found that I was hemmed in between poorly parked 4X4s and the second time I took one look and gave it a miss. Fortunately I know those nice people at Galleon so now park there. Aldi in Beccles, I just checked on-line, can't find it. We have two in Lowestoft but personally I prefer Lidl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, JennyMorgan said: Aldi in Beccles, I just checked on-line, can't find it. We have two in Lowestoft but personally I prefer Lidl. I checked online too and I can’t find it either! I must have dreamt it, I felt sure it was somewhere near the B&M store. Must go to Specsavers.........🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 minute ago, vanessan said: I checked online too and I can’t find it either! I must have dreamt it, I felt sure it was somewhere near the B&M store. Must go to Specsavers.........🤓 Now your really in trouble! There's not one of those either in Beccles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Meantime said: Now your really in trouble! There's not one of those either in Beccles I think you’ll find there is - George Westwood Way. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, vanessan said: I think you’ll find there is - George Westwood Way. 😊 But is it SpecSavers? The plot thickens! https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/select-a-store/Beccles NR34%2C UK/52.459,1.566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Notice that Beccles most celebrated resident is curiously reticent on this topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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