Comments for Real West Dorset

Comment on Bridport warehouse turned to rubble by Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:39:13 +0000

I’ve been in that building several times to buy things from Bradfords/Travis Perkins, but I did not realise it was so old and such a part of the Bridport Railway history. Having re-awakened my interest in the story of the railway on a recent visit to Bridport it is a shame that I can’t re-visit this building with my ‘railway’ eyes. The building can be seen clearly in an old map from 1880. Thanks for the story and photos.
Jonathan

Comment on They don’t make men like Norman Saunders-White anymore by Michael Thurlow

Michael Thurlow — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:32 +0000

Just pushing my luck and trying to make contact with Norman after nearly 50 years. Does he remember our days as campaigners for the Labour Party, which put the fear of *** into certain residents?

Anyway, best wishes Norman & Pat

Comment on Why West Dorset has two CAMRA Pubs of the Year by Knobby

Knobby — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:08:15 +0000

I’ve been in the Tiger a couple of times recently and have to say I’ve been impressed with the range of ales served.

I hadn’t been in there for years, it was a regular haunt in the late 1980s but I got out of the habit of venturing up Barrack Street. Does anyone remember Geoff the landlord from that era?

Comment on Reviewed: A night out in Bridport’s new Lidl by The Red Bladder

The Red Bladder — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:48 +0000

As you will see the date of this photograph is late November and it is evening, hence dark. Indeed I do know Happy Island and the fields and have often walked my various dogs along the banks of the Asker over the years. I was describing the road. As hideous a dump as you would find in a long day’s wander. Why anyone would want to protect it is way beyond me. Eggardon is indeed a pleasant spot but is only visible in the far distance. I agree with you about the variety and quality of the goods on offer, as I mentioned in my original piece, however I have not returned – shopping is not my department and is something I prefer to leave to an expert.

Comment on Reviewed: A night out in Bridport’s new Lidl by Lidl worker

Lidl worker — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:32:41 +0000

This article has frustrated me, i not only work at LIDL in Bridport but I am also a local resident. (No guessing who I am). You say that St Andrews Road is ugly? By the picture it looks like you visited us at night? Behind Lidl there are vast amounts of fields, rivers and farm land. The place is known as Happy Island! I spent many a time as a kid playing over there and from where I am sitting now i can see right over to Eggadon hill which is outstandingly beautiful. I have lived in concrete jungle so this is far from ugly.

The supermarket may be slightly different to say Morrison’s or Tesco’s but it not out to target the same clientele. I am proud to work there. Admittedly I never entered Lidl until I started working there but I can honestly say it’s brilliant. The meat and fresh fruit vegetables especially. The majority is produced in England or what can be and is extremely fresh. The store has seen a rise in profit people are becoming more aware on what we have to offer, families, local businesses and clubs.

I am offended by your article.

Comment on Bridport: A Left libertarian arty anarchic guide by David Partridge

David Partridge — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:35:10 +0000

I could not agree more about David Partridge, a wonderful if self-referent fellow.

Comment on Dutch theme park proposed as Dorset tourist attraction by The Red Bladder

The Red Bladder — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:15:07 +0000

Strong local rumours that the new tenants of Broadwindsor’s White Lion pub were formerly a trick unicycling act in the Albanian State Circus have been firmly denied by Palmers(‘)

Comment on New Dorset cider company starts selling around Bridport and Beaminster by Brian Norris

Brian Norris — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:45:22 +0000

Good fruit and acidity balance; clean and tidy.
Lancombe Rising… a real “proper job” !

Comment on Rare food to return to Bridport for one day only by The Red Bladder

The Red Bladder — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:24:30 +0000

Can’t remember those two establishments but my Mum often talked of them. Now all can be revealed – the dish is, wait for it, toast, or bread, and dripping! And, as if that wasn’t temptation enough, it can be washed down with a steaming mug of OXO. Oh heaven, oh joy, oh blow-the-insides-of-my-arteries-woman I am going to relish every
moment. The where and the when will follow soon!

Comment on Rare food to return to Bridport for one day only by maddie grigg

maddie grigg — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:04:04 +0000

Is it the West End Dairy? Or the Gorge Cafe, looking like the inside of a haggis? Am I at all close? Sooo excited!