Just opened up at Womack Staithe Ludham

[ranworthbreeze]

Hello Mike,

I am glad to hear that both shops are still trading. The Broads needs all these facilities to remain open.

Regards

Alan

[Mowjo]

Glad to hear both are still going,

Mike! is the same lady running the gift shop, she used to sell bits for the NBF forum, and it was NBF that reported her closing,,,

 

Frank,,,,

[Fish Finder]

Hi Ladies and Gents  I have not been around much of late due to battling throat Cancer over Autumn and Winter but Just to let you all know the shop still very much in evidence we have not been open lately due to the above  but expect to re open soon.  In addition to our tackle aspect  we also offer a first class pump out service at reasonable rates including Blue rinse and we're exploring bottled Gas storage and resale. The gift shop next to us is under new management and offers a wide range of products  . In all Womack staithe is looking forward to another bustling busy and happy year. If there are any products that you would like to see us stock related to boating (within reason as we are only a VERY small shop) then please feel free to contact us  or pop in.

 

Regards

 

Dave

[Boaters]

Nice to hear from you Dave and glad to see you will be getting going for the new season.Roy 1

[Fish Finder]

Hi Everyone

 

Just a swift message to tell everyone that we now have a couple of additional facilities available at Womack staithe  We have managed to get in touch with a Calor Bottled gas rep and we will hopefully be selling Butane Propane and Patio gas for boaters, caravanners and locals  probably from the beginning of May once the Cage arrives. We have also (due to popular request) added a water point facility at  the pump out bay as an addition to the one already installed on the public moorings. Also for kids of all ages  we stock a small range of Radio Controlled Power boats  Hovercraft Destroyers and Aircraft carriers. these are already proving Very popular.

 

look forward to seeing many of you as you enjoy your time on and around the broads this year.

 

Regards

 

Dave and Shelagh

[MauriceMynah]

How much are moorings for the radio controlled aircraft carriers?

[SPEEDTRIPLE]

And are they big enough to double moor to?.

[Janice]

Hi Everyone

 

We have also (due to popular request) added a water point facility at  the pump out bay

 

Dave and Shelagh

Dave and Shelagh

That's good news, what are the opening times for pump outs please and do you have to book appointments and if so what number should we ring please.

We tried to get pumped out the last time we were at the boat, weekend, but it's hard to know who is open and we ended up not getting it done.

Thanks

Jan and Mike

[650xs]

come on people use them there alrite too.........

pump out and water and gas............

use them or loose them ..........

when yer do a pump oot don,t foget to charge time and turd ...!!!!

give them support and we can all do our bit ....

local service ,s all help makes things run

keep it up dave and shelagh

[BroadScot]

My wife and her sister looked in the shop on friday, and were well impressed what was on offer there. I wish them well for the season.

 

Iain.

[andyhesford]

how much are the model boats

[PuraVida]

Anyone know how much a pump out is at this place?

 

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[CooWee]

Hello Dave,

 

Terminal tackle, sounds somewhat final, the mind boggles; well mine does at least.  Good luck with your business and best wishes to a successful outcome of your health issues. cheers

[SPEEDTRIPLE]

Hi Dave,

 

 

Nice to meet you last weekend, and yes the maggotts worked very well. I did get that multi tool from next door which proved to be a godsend.

 

matey, and hope to see you possibly in late October, or early November.

 

 

Regards to all ................... Neil.

[SueH]

Went into Calderdesigns on Womack Staithe when we were up there a couple of weeks ago.  We saw some Regatta fleeces that we liked, went away - thought about it and went back (as you do).  I then had a thought that it would be nice if they were embroidered with 'Moonlight Shadow'.  Back we went again!

 

We were made very welcome, the lass came out and looked at Shadow's name and how it was laid out, taking a photo.  Special order was raised, for home delivery.  They were received today and we are very impressed.  We are now on their system so any time we want anything else embroidered it will be easy peasy.

 

Thoroughly recommended.

 

SueH

[Fish Finder]

Hello All

 

Dave here  , not had much time to reply to the number of questions  that there are on here regardin  womack Staithe  so ill answer a few.

 

I am hopefully on the mend after getting throat cancer last year  . we have the shop open 7 days a week through the season from around 8:30 ish to 5pm Mon -Sun though depending on patronage from Nov 1st we will probably close the shop but be available throughout the winter on the end of a phone for you hardy souls that want Calor gas  and pump outs. plus any anglers  that want some stuff.

 

The Gift Shop is under new management by our close friends Martin and Jenny who also run Calder Designs.  The gift shop and Calder Designs are totally separate entities to the tackle centre and pump out  We also have a new art gallery on the Staithe; "Brush Strokes",run by Norfolk Artist Philip A Smith. Philip has taken on one of the units here. Some of Philips work can be viewed online at www.artweb.com/artists/23205_Philip%20A%20Smith. Philip paints at the gallery and one can commission his artwork if required.

 

We have had a good year getting a lot of repeat business and recommendations from holiday makers, whilst in the process breaking some of our last years records  regarding daily and weekly takings. Everything we have in the shop is bought and paid for as we refuse to have trade accounts  or bank loans ( we want nothing to do with banks)  and we would rather only get in what we can afford rather than owe our suppliers. and its all expanded from the sales we have had..

 

The Model boats  start at 14.95  and go up to £45 for the 1/275 scale Soviet Sovremennyj class destroyer or £49.50 for a the Kiev Class Aircraft carrier. we have a few RC helicopters too which are ok for indoor use.{ As for the moorings for the aircraft carrier models the landlady keeps on takin on more and more boats in the marina  so theres no longer any mooring space for em HEHE

 

Pump outs  are priced as follows  1 Toilet £12, 2 Toilets £18, and if you have 3 or more loos  on board  its £24 I use a gallon of Strong Elsan Blue mix in every holding tank  and i help each boat in and out of the pump out berth , Water is free if you get a pump out.

 

As for the Valeting unfortunately due to my illness and the facts that  my daughters boyfriend who was assisting us is now back up in Yorkshire and Shelagh has had severe respiratory problems  we have not been able to do any valeting.

 

One more positive is that we have purchased a day boat  (which is in need of repair and is due to be renovated over winter,) we intend this craft to be in the water by the start of next season and out for hire as a picnic boat.  (Picnics can be provided  if required and we will be forulating a menu choice  once the boat is nearer its completion renovation wise.) 

 

Once again Thanks to all who have used us here at womack we enjoyed meeting you. and for those who have not yet visited us  please feel free to pop in and say hi .

 

Regards

 

Shelagh and Dave

[Hockham Admiral]

What a lovely post, you two, and hearty congratulations on your determination to succeed despite some pretty daunting obstacles.   :clap

 

We wish you well over the Winter and hope to be back to see you next Spring.  

[MauriceMynah]

A very fine pump out service it is too, very thorough. see you again soon. I shall eat some extra large portions if only to keep you in business.

[JennyMorgan]

A very fine pump out service it is too, very thorough. see you again soon. I shall eat some extra large portions if only to keep you in business.

 

The mind boggles at the thought!

[Fish Finder]

A very fine pump out service it is too, very thorough. see you again soon. I shall eat some extra large portions if only to keep you in business.

No honestly ...  its quite alright...  please you really dont have to!  hehehe

[MauriceMynah]

Once again, on Wednesday, Nyx received a pump out from Fish Finder, again very thorough. He really knows his business..., and mine!

[Fish Finder]

Just a quick post to let you know i have now had time to sit down and build our own web site . Its live now at www.ludhamtackle.co.uk. It still needs a few finishing touches and a bit of fleshing out but most relevant pages are up and contain details. It also tells you a little about us  what we do where we are now and where we plan on heading and also links to what else in on offer at Womack Staithe.

 

Also If anyone has any nice photos of their time at womack id be happy to put them in our gallery page.

 

Dave & Shelagh

[Maxwellian]

Good site. Good luck with the day boats.

 

Enabled link....

 

http://www.ludhamtackle.co.uk/

[Fish Finder]

Wow  That was fast thanks for the feedback .

[Fish Finder]

Just added a day boat to our list of offerings  shes been renovated over the winter and she passed her BSC and has had her stability test conducted we got our operators licence this weekend so she is able to be hired out as of this weekend . anyone interested can visit our website at http://www.ludhamtackle.co.uk/we have a page on there with an online booking form . hoping she is going to be the first of a small fleet. (Well u have to start somewhere).