Topic ID 2705
My Dad just went round for the Sunday papers to find it closed for refurbishment anyone know how long for?
Reply ID 38941
I don't know the answer, but when I nipped out at 9.50pm last night it was chaos on Bengeo Street. There were 3 or 4 juggernauts and 3 smaller transit vans parked up, and people carting huge chiller cabinets to and fro.
Reply ID 38942
From what he said it was similar this morning!
Reply ID 38943
That means I will have to go to Tesco. I hate Tesco[:(] Second thoughs. Think I'll leave it till next week[:)]
Reply ID 38945
What am I going to do about the using the Post Office, I will now have to go down into Hertford. I know Kim and John were not too happy about this, but they had no choice in the matter. Am I right in thinking they will be open on the 29/30th???
Reply ID 38947
Thats a week, is it really going to take that long? Dad will have to remember to go to The Avenue shop then.................
Reply ID 38951
Furrybunny, there is also a post office on Sele Farm
Reply ID 38952
The Avenue or Sele Farm, dependant of which end of Bengeo you are
Reply ID 38953
I feel sorry for Kim and John if they have had to close for the week. It is difficult enough to keep the small post offices open.
Reply ID 38964
Thanks GillP, but I only live a stones throw from Bengeo Post Office, I will wait until they open again, I think I have enough stamps until then!!
Reply ID 38989
quote:We sell second class and first class stamps here in St.Andrew Street, if it helps.
Originally posted by furrybunny
Thanks GillP, but I only live a stones throw from Bengeo Post Office, I will wait until they open again, I think I have enough stamps until then!!
Reply ID 38998
Thank you
Reply ID 39001
Actually, I'm quite pleased its closed for a few days. I'll be able to save some money. I don't know what it is about the place, but every time I just 'pop in' for some milk or bread or something, I always end up buying something else..usually BOGOFFS or wine 'on offer' Does anyone else have this experience there, or do I need treatment?
Reply ID 39005
Last Wednesday I went in for a pint of milk and came out with 14 bottles of wine!
Reply ID 39008
Same happens to me in Waitrose 2 items = 4 bags. I even try to avoid reduced meat but they must have radar on me. Then I have to wrestle with the Freezer. Must visit the co-op when they re-open, a different slant on my shopping. My Mum mentioned that there is potential room for parking at the rear. From a trade and safety point of view, if this is theirs it sounds a good idea to develop it into a car park.
Reply ID 39047
quote:That happens to me a lot.....
Originally posted by Victor Meldrew
Last Wednesday I went in for a pint of milk and came out with 14 bottles of wine!
Reply ID 39099
oh dear,have a little problem then do we, I mean from the shopping point, not the wine, cheers!
Reply ID 39116
Just had some money off vouchers through the post and it seems it re opens tomorrow Thursday 26th.
Reply ID 39156
whoopie!!!
Reply ID 39210
Just paid my first visit - it's absolutely dazzling! I feel I have to dress up to go there now, instead of slobbing over there in my pyjamas under a fleece.
Reply ID 39213
There was a grand opening ceremony today with a vip ribbon cutting.
Reply ID 39214
Yes - I believe you are related to one of the VIP's?
Reply ID 39215
Dazzling........... Co-op. I sat in traffic earlier watching the grand opening, columns of cars behind me whilst paparazzi peered through bushes, climbed trees and dodged zero-traffic movement as many a local woman came, from the depths of Bengeo, to scream like Banshee, tear their pyjamas and hail delight at what was, and yes still is, the Co-op. Zed 2007.
Reply ID 39220
OH no I missed it, who was the VIP......................
Reply ID 39226
Looks good in their now. Went in yesterday to check it out.
Reply ID 39228
quote:Mercury reporter?[:)]
Originally posted by Marilyn
OH no I missed it, who was the VIP......................
Reply ID 39229
quote:Nope
Originally posted by Artyquote:Mercury reporter?[:)]
Originally posted by Marilyn
OH no I missed it, who was the VIP......................
Reply ID 39339
Now I've actually visited the new improved place, I'm amazed how big it seems. How did it suddenly get so large? Great improvement - but more temptations on offer, I guess..
Reply ID 39358
Did'nt have any fresh chickens into day, thought the shelves looked a bit bare! but I suppose it was after the week-end, but it does look swish. I am gald to see the PO up and running again.
Reply ID 39677
They had the paring area coned off this morning so everyone was parking in the road, more chaos than usual!
Reply ID 39697
quote:Didn't have any trouble driving through to work at 7:30 this morning, must have missed it [:)] I notice that they're called 'The Co-Operative Food', I hope their food is more co-operative than the tough steak I had for dinner last night! [xx(]
Originally posted by Marilyn
They had the paring area coned off this morning so everyone was parking in the road, more chaos than usual!
Reply ID 39700
they've marked out about 5 parking spaces and blocked off about 1/3 of the area to the right. parking is going to be even more difficult now.
Reply ID 39709
quote:Not for the articulated lorry which delivers to them and frequently has to wait on the road because the delivery bay is blocked.
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
they've marked out about 5 parking spaces and blocked off about 1/3 of the area to the right. parking is going to be even more difficult now.
Reply ID 39742
The idiots were still parking across the front of the yellow hashed lines last night, so what will stop them doing that when the lorries deliver. Its probably the same B**l end that blocked my wife in our drive yesterday.
Reply ID 39745
Apparently the Co-op are talking about clamping!
Reply ID 39747
quote:that will be fun.................then the lorries wont be able to get in till the clamps are removed.
Originally posted by furrybunny
Apparently the Co-op are talking about clamping!
Reply ID 39749
Chaos rules as usual around the Co-op, as long as they don't get over zealous and clamp the lorries!!!!
Reply ID 39753
I have asked the co-op to disply a polite note to repsect the residents parking that live close to the shop. Leaglly I do not have a leg to stand on as their is no yellow line opposite the co-op. If motorists showed more consideration there would never be any problems, but I still find it amazing that the council can allow what is more or less a supermarket to only have 4 parking spaces.
Reply ID 39754
quote:I agree. I'm sure the Co-op would not be allowed to open if it were to apply for planning permission under the current regulations.
Originally posted by Victor Meldrew
I have asked the co-op to disply a polite note to repsect the residents parking that live close to the shop. Leaglly I do not have a leg to stand on as their is no yellow line opposite the co-op. If motorists showed more consideration there would never be any problems, but I still find it amazing that the council can allow what is more or less a supermarket to only have 4 parking spaces.
Reply ID 39929
The new lines work well, came past at lunchtime and the deliver lorry was parked in the road because a car was parked on the new yellow box so he couldn't get into the gates............I wonder what the drives said to one another.
Reply ID 39938
quote:Actually they probably would, the tide having turned and local authorities being encouraged to not encourage too many parking facilities. The Co-op fits pretty well into the current climate, being a local, rather than an out of town, or fringe of town store with acres of parking. Though it was a residential development, not retail, an application which I was involved in was critisised for provision of too much parking. It's the public who have yet to catch up and realise that the two items at the end of their arms make handy hooks for shopping bags and that legs can be used as a means of transport.
Originally posted by Ewoowarquote:I agree. I'm sure the Co-op would not be allowed to open if it were to apply for planning permission under the current regulations.
Originally posted by Victor Meldrew
I have asked the co-op to disply a polite note to repsect the residents parking that live close to the shop. Leaglly I do not have a leg to stand on as their is no yellow line opposite the co-op. If motorists showed more consideration there would never be any problems, but I still find it amazing that the council can allow what is more or less a supermarket to only have 4 parking spaces.
Reply ID 39941
quote:Well said Shunt. [:)] Duncombe School parents should take note too.
Originally posted by shuntquote:Actually they probably would, the tide having turned and local authorities being encouraged to not encourage too many parking facilities. The Co-op fits pretty well into the current climate, being a local, rather than an out of town, or fringe of town store with acres of parking. Though it was a residential development, not retail, an application which I was involved in was critisised for provision of too much parking. It's the public who have yet to catch up and realise that the two items at the end of their arms make handy hooks for shopping bags and that legs can be used as a means of transport.
Originally posted by Ewoowarquote:I agree. I'm sure the Co-op would not be allowed to open if it were to apply for planning permission under the current regulations.
Originally posted by Victor Meldrew
I have asked the co-op to disply a polite note to repsect the residents parking that live close to the shop. Leaglly I do not have a leg to stand on as their is no yellow line opposite the co-op. If motorists showed more consideration there would never be any problems, but I still find it amazing that the council can allow what is more or less a supermarket to only have 4 parking spaces.
Reply ID 40017
Went to the Co-op (walked) this afternoon, in the driving rain! and they are still parking in the yellow box, the postman from Royal Mail could'nt park, I don't know what the answer is! but I can see that double yellow lines might have to come into force, it's bedlem when the schools are let out, as mentioned before it's only a local shop, not an out of town mega supermarket!
Reply ID 40030
But it is one of the few places in Hertford where you can get a pint of milk at 9pm on a Sunday when you have run out. And it is a long way from the Avenue to the Co-Op[:p]
Reply ID 40033
quote:7 mins each way. By the time you've fired the car up, jostled with other drivers on the forecourt to park, you could be back eating your cornflakes as others are still waiting for someone to give way as they attempt to reverse onto Bengeo St.[;)] Time yourself next time you use the car. I'm pretty sure the difference will be only minutes.
Originally posted by jez_p
But it is one of the few places in Hertford where you can get a pint of milk at 9pm on a Sunday when you have run out. And it is a long way from the Avenue to the Co-Op[:p]
Reply ID 40040
Sorry Shunt, I don't live on the Avenue, and I don't drive to my nearest Co-Op. I was trying to post a sarcastic thread[:p] Unfortunately the Sele Co-Op doesn't open as late as Bengeo especially on a Sunday.
Reply ID 40042
quote:Cornflakes at 9 pm on a Sunday? I think you misread the time Shunt!
Originally posted by shuntquote:7 mins each way. By the time you've fired the car up, jostled with other drivers on the forecourt to park, you could be back eating your cornflakes as others are still waiting for someone to give way as they attempt to reverse onto Bengeo St.[;)] Time yourself next time you use the car. I'm pretty sure the difference will be only minutes.
Originally posted by jez_p
But it is one of the few places in Hertford where you can get a pint of milk at 9pm on a Sunday when you have run out. And it is a long way from the Avenue to the Co-Op[:p]
Reply ID 40043
quote:Maybe why Shunt hasn't replied to Opticians thread?[:D]
Originally posted by Roosterquote:Cornflakes at 9 pm on a Sunday? I think you misread the time Shunt!
Originally posted by shuntquote:7 mins each way. By the time you've fired the car up, jostled with other drivers on the forecourt to park, you could be back eating your cornflakes as others are still waiting for someone to give way as they attempt to reverse onto Bengeo St.[;)] Time yourself next time you use the car. I'm pretty sure the difference will be only minutes.
Originally posted by jez_p
But it is one of the few places in Hertford where you can get a pint of milk at 9pm on a Sunday when you have run out. And it is a long way from the Avenue to the Co-Op[:p]
Reply ID 40050
Kelloggs insist they are an all day snack, enjoyable at any time. It seems the population is unconvinced. Personally, I'm not even sure they are food.
Reply ID 40053
Shunt, I think the cardboard box they are packed in would be more filling!
Reply ID 40325
I walked round this morning........2 cars parked in the yellow box, past again this afternoon 2 cars parked in the yellow box on way out and 2 different cars parked there on way back...............don't think it working too well, to many drives don't know the rules about yellow boxes!
Reply ID 40326
quote:Oh, I reckon they know well enough. The trouble is they also know there is no penalty.
Originally posted by Marilyn
I walked round this morning........2 cars parked in the yellow box, past again this afternoon 2 cars parked in the yellow box on way out and 2 different cars parked there on way back...............don't think it working too well, to many drives don't know the rules about yellow boxes!
Reply ID 40327
I am sure you are right, the only thing I can see working is if the put up bollards that are removed when the lorries arrive....................mind you they would probably park in front of them.
Reply ID 40328
quote:Times have changed. In my younger and more selfish days, I took it upon myself to add yellow lines outside my house, the hope being that I could not be ticketed for parking, because the lines were not official, but everybody else would assume them to be genuine. Worked a treat! (Note to lower Bengeo St. residents:- You can't pull the same scam twice. Put that paint brush down!)[:D]
Originally posted by Marilyn
I am sure you are right, the only thing I can see working is if the put up bollards that are removed when the lorries arrive....................mind you they would probably park in front of them.
Reply ID 40713
I noticed every time I went past at the weekend there was always 2 cars parked in the box, I think the yellow paint was a waste of money...................bet the lorry drivers are realoly pleased with the new system.
Reply ID 40745
quote:Shunt I've just realised who you are[:D]
Times have changed. In my younger and more selfish days, I took it upon myself to add yellow lines outside my house, the hope being that I could not be ticketed for parking, because the lines were not official, but everybody else would assume them to be genuine. Worked a treat! (Note to lower Bengeo St. residents:- You can't pull the same scam twice. Put that paint brush down!)[:D]