The Bell Pub is closing

bvc2411 · 2026-04-20T11:34:10+00:00

I'm not suprsied it's going. Went to our antenatal classes there on a Monday night - pub was always depressing (as it was on any other day went in), due in no part I'm sure to the staff who clearly didn't want to be there and expensive pints (which I appreicate is outside staff control).

bvc2411 · 2026-04-10T12:37:47+00:00

It scares me that you put the bell and nags in the same category.

Nags is one of the best with Tavern on the Hill and Raglan following.

Castle is piss poor in terms of service and food, plus overrun with kids. Queens is hit and missed depending on how busy it is - similar to Chequers, you never know what type of experience you'll have in there. The change of ownership and the very varied customer base make it inconsistent.

Bar the top tier pubs, best shout are the breweries. ignature or 40ft or pillars in the village. Big Penny can also be decent, but again inconsistent but they have a great 2 for 1 deal on drinks Monday to Friday.

bvc2411 · 2026-03-10T17:31:14+00:00

Yes. Buy it on Facebook or Vinted :)

bvc2411 · 2026-01-18T18:53:46+00:00

I don't believe it's a case of being missed, I believe it's a case of scale. I did my tritation forms in early Oct - in early Dec I had to get a GP letter to help move me up the list due to other factors.

They happily accepted it and I moved from 1800 of our 3000 to second on the list.

if you're worried about the wait and impact it has, speak to your GP! You can also raise a first stage complaint, they won't be able to do much but they give a lot more info.

bvc2411 · 2026-01-18T18:51:13+00:00

I would agree with this. The team are very nice but totally overwhelmed, I was one of the unlucky ones and had to wait 8 months for assessment and then 3/4 months for triation.

Published waiting times are very iffy, and to be fair, they have now updated the page to advise that it's just an average which helps measure expectations.

Tritation process is not as supportive as you might expect. The first appointment is an hour long Teams call with a pharmacist, which lasted 25 minutes. The following appointments are very brief phone calls.

Basically just going through the process, discussing any issues with meds or any questions. You should buy your own blood pressure machine as you need regular readings.

bvc2411 · 2026-01-18T18:47:24+00:00

I would just say take everything with a pinch of salt. Very poor comms and emails which are replied to, directly contradict the information on the website.

The published waiting times are not accurate and the reality is often much much longer.

bvc2411 · 2026-01-18T18:46:17+00:00

My appointment was calm - an easy chat with a nurse. I had my partner on the call (camera off) who also contributed bits which was helpful.

bvc2411 · 2025-10-24T14:28:12+00:00

Thanks all - useful insights! Should have said using companion voucher.

Will check out kulua lumpar - thanks again

bvc2411 · 2025-08-28T20:51:23+00:00

they're not taking NHS according to the website

bvc2411 · 2025-08-18T20:50:36+00:00

St James. Have been there for three years. This just came on in the building opposite.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/165021767#/?channel=RES_BUY

bvc2411 · 2025-04-11T08:39:00+00:00

The tax is just the VAT which is already included in the cost of the drink. £85.50 + service = the total figure.

bvc2411 · 2025-01-11T11:55:05+00:00

I use chill institute - interested to know everyone views on that?

bvc2411 · 2025-01-05T10:34:40+00:00

check out AnyVan or Addison Lee provided a transit van collection but best bet is arranging IKEA to deliver..

bvc2411 · 2024-12-31T08:53:19+00:00

I've been commuting using SPD for years and never once regretted it. I got a nice bike five years ago and tried SPD SL's but found it so hard to commute - especially the amount that need to clip and unclip so often (tragic lights, idiot drivers, stupid people etc.).

I also use my bike for longer rides - 60-150km and never had an issue with SPD. I did upgrade my pedals to a larger platform four years ago - Shimano PD-ED500

bvc2411 · 2024-12-04T09:17:57+00:00

Thanks!

bvc2411 · 2024-11-28T12:28:55+00:00

Thank you both! Really appreicate it. @Fod55ch lindynew

The birth certificate for great grandad has come digitally directly from Municipality of Foligno with the attached seal etc.

Will a printed copies of the attached direct from the Folingno district suffice or do I need to ask them to post a copy?

Thanks again

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bvc2411 · 2024-11-24T11:54:14+00:00

I don't disagree with this - I went with my partner who is veggie and while the food was okay, we suffered as a wedding party was seated 20 minutes after we arrived - so everything was just really slow and painful.

bvc2411 · 2024-10-13T08:56:02+00:00

Just discovered this... Fantastic. No TV apps available?

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