Site Supporter Cheese Posted May 31, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, Traf said: Had a chat with her, she chose Bradley Fold Garden Centre of all places, because apparently "they do a lovely afternoon tea" And indeed they did. And at £10/head, my pocket loved her choice 😉 You don't get to 101 by being daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Cheese said: You don't get to 101 by being daft. Indeed, but get this. Nan and I had afternoon tea = £20 Wife decided on just a sandwich and a cup of tea : £9! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Wanderer Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 101. What an age. Sounds like a gem of a nan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Just now, London Wanderer said: 101. What an age. Sounds like a gem of a nan. She's my most favourite person in the world, ever. I'll be devastated when she's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 58 minutes ago, Traf said: Had a chat with her, she chose Bradley Fold Garden Centre of all places, because apparently "they do a lovely afternoon tea" And indeed they did. And at £10/head, my pocket loved her choice 😉 Sounds ace….seems a thing, garden centres doing decent food. My mother-in-law used to work at this one, she always spoke highly of it. heaton garden centre supposed to be great too…but not been yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Traf said: Had a chat with her, she chose Bradley Fold Garden Centre of all places, because apparently "they do a lovely afternoon tea" And indeed they did. And at £10/head, my pocket loved her choice 😉 My Dad and step-Mum live close by. They often go there for a Saturday morning full English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Traf said: She's my most favourite person in the world, ever. I'll be devastated when she's gone. Take her Arthur lane nursery next time mate. Even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted May 31, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2023 101 is a remarkable achievement. happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted May 31, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2023 Sounds like you got the best place, Happy Birthday Nana Traf. For the record, Curley's is temporarily shut due to a recent break in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 12 hours ago, tomski said: Take her Arthur lane nursery next time mate. Even better. I went there yesterday. Decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 3 hours ago, stevieb said: I went there yesterday. Decent. Good innit. Little gem for Saturday breakfast when the weather is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) Well, not my nana, but me and my Doris are coming up to Bolton on a flyer this weekend. Everything sorted bar Saturday lunch when we arrive. Any suggestions for a decent pub lunch, ladies and gents? I’m contemplating Blundell Arms, Fanny’s or The Chetham Arms. All used to be decent, but I’ve not eaten in them for years. Can you recommend them or similar places please? Many thanks. Edited August 23, 2023 by Zulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 35 minutes ago, Zulu said: Well, not my nana, but me and my Doris are coming up to Bolton on a flyer this weekend. Everything sorted bar Saturday lunch when we arrive. Any suggestions for a decent pub lunch, ladies and gents? I’m contemplating Blundell Arms, Fanny’s or The Chetham Arms. All used to be decent, but I’ve not eaten in them for years. Can you recommend them or similar places please? Many thanks. Bob Smithys is much much better than Blundell up that way, you will need to book in though. Retreat is decent on Chorley new road, but a more 'flash n fancy' over the quality, but they have really nice outdoor seating areas now, worth it for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Pablo said: Bob Smithys is much much better than Blundell up that way, you will need to book in though. Retreat is decent on Chorley new road, but a more 'flash n fancy' over the quality, but they have really nice outdoor seating areas now, worth it for that. Thanks Pablo. I've just looked at the Bob's Smithy menu. Looks decent. I'll run it past Mission Control this evening and then see if we can get a reservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted August 23, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2023 The Cherry Tree in Blackrod is nice but very expensive IMO, good food though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) On 29/05/2023 at 21:37, royal white said: Or RHS. It’s free on a Tuesday for those with a Manc postcode which I’m sure me or LH could provide for you Is it? Interesting! EDIT - Or maybe not. It’s Salford postcodes. Strict entry criteria also. https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhsbw/sessions.aspx?tid=2&_gl=1*2oqzf1*_ga*MTQyNDE1Nzg0Ny4xNjkyNzk3Nzkx*_ga_X9Q3NCQ40M*MTY5Mjc5Nzc5MC4xLjEuMTY5Mjc5Nzc5MS4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*JTJGcHhwcW1hakp2WVYxMm1aeGpVbzNndDl5SzZiSThmNzNRTXo5bU1iMHNXJTJGWlhXTGlLamxOT0x4bUtoeFZHMUZPJTJGMENNZlZBb1oxNDVzRCUyRkpPdXZ1WHdXdk9oTUcwV2QwVG8wdGpseVk5anhpMTZIODdSdyUyQkthcjFuZjQ4ZyUzRCUzRA.. Edited August 23, 2023 by Smiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, Smiley said: Is it? Interesting! EDIT - Or maybe not. It’s Salford postcodes. Strict entry criteria also. https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhsbw/sessions.aspx?tid=2&_gl=1*2oqzf1*_ga*MTQyNDE1Nzg0Ny4xNjkyNzk3Nzkx*_ga_X9Q3NCQ40M*MTY5Mjc5Nzc5MC4xLjEuMTY5Mjc5Nzc5MS4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*JTJGcHhwcW1hakp2WVYxMm1aeGpVbzNndDl5SzZiSThmNzNRTXo5bU1iMHNXJTJGWlhXTGlLamxOT0x4bUtoeFZHMUZPJTJGMENNZlZBb1oxNDVzRCUyRkpPdXZ1WHdXdk9oTUcwV2QwVG8wdGpseVk5anhpMTZIODdSdyUyQkthcjFuZjQ4ZyUzRCUzRA.. I can send you a letter as proof if you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Winchester White said: The Cherry Tree in Blackrod is nice but very expensive IMO, good food though. Thanks. I’ll check it out. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Went to the Blundell for New Year's Eve lunch - food wasn't great at all. Love the pub, so its a shame that eating there isn't up to much. Just take her to Curleys - can't go wrong with a rag pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted August 23, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2023 Another vote for Cherry Tree at Blackrod. It’s not cheap but well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, royal white said: I can send you a letter as proof if you need And a passport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Thanks for the advice everyone. Now looks like we’re going to The Yew Tree Inn at Anglezarke. I’ll let you know. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 would go there in the 80s with my mum and day was Amazing still Vary Vary good i here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I don't mind the Cherry Tree, but EWE on the A6 at Wingates has the edge for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 33 minutes ago, Gonk said: I don't mind the Cherry Tree, but EWE on the A6 at Wingates has the edge for me Ewe is great but it's even dearer than cherry tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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