Walthamstow updates

[RedDwarf 1881]

I think that resisting the influx of chain shops is something worthwhile. Character, identity etc are worth preserving. This does not attract comment because it does not sell newspapers.

The people who don’t want Gails are the same people who were born and raised in the home counties, set up home in Walthamstow with their parents’ money. f*** the lot of them, get Gail’s in the village asap.

That's vintage of the middle class who live in my local area .

[Celtient]

It’s better for the environment though than industrial dairy industry cheese

I like to feel like I’m alleviating the genocidal climate crisis when I’m eating my £7 craft single batch sourdough focaccia.

Would you like to buy some chocolate I'm making from recycled cardboard?

As long the cardboard is from a single source recycling plant and certified genocide free then I’m happy to support a small independent business.

Lovely. Cardboard certified as above, free trade palm sugar and almond milk. Only £6.50 per 50g bar. How many will I put you down for?

[Dunners]

Here it is.

Personally, I prefer the new Banksy in Sunderland.

[Proposition Joe]

Starbucks opening opposite Blackhorse Road station (and also directly opposite two already established cafes which are next door to each other, one which caters for the likes of me, the other - which is also good - frequented by the tradies and Bulgarians). And a Greggs coming next, apparently, to fill the gaping 1 mile void between Tottenham Hale retail park and Stow High Street which was yet to be conquered. Really tapping into the 'independent traders and makers ' vibe they're so keen to go on about.

[Currywurst and Chips]

I assume the new Greggs will attract the same amount of backlash as the mooted Gail’s given that it’s all about the need to protect independent bakeries and nothing to do with the owner’s nationality

[Give it to Jabo]

Have Gails definitely abandoned Walthamstow Village, then?

[Proposition Joe]

Have Gails definitely abandoned Walthamstow Village, then?

A generally accurate ITK neighbour said it was all off the other day but not seen anything that suggests that's the case. Petition was so small I'd be amazed if that was enough to see if off, although apparently most of the Village High Street real estate is owned by a couple of people so maybe you only need to convince one person?

[Proposition Joe]

Gails opening in a month, definitely not abandoned: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ ... 79202.html

[Currywurst and Chips]

Next door to Stella’s office so people can kill two birds with one whinge

[Give it to Jabo]

Two Gail's in Walthamstow, then. Too many chain shops in the country: support your local independent retailer....

[Proposition Joe]

Two? Where's the other?

[Give it to Jabo]

Ahhh! mixing Greggs and Gails... This is why I am NOT a football scout.

[CEB2ElectricBoogaloo]

Pleased by the introduction of two-tier baking to Walthamstow

[Proposition Joe]

Wild Card Brewery look like they're stuffed, Council have locked them out of the brewery on Lockwood Way, apparently over rent owed from COVID times. Not sure what that means for The Tav but one less stop on the beer mile.

[CEB2ElectricBoogaloo]

Bloody hell!

[Proposition Joe]

Beerblfish also ceasing trading in March. The beer mile might end up being a beer 500 yards at this rate.

[Proposition Joe]

Starbucks opening opposite Blackhorse Road station (and also directly opposite two already established cafes which are next door to each other, one which caters for the likes of me, the other - which is also good - frequented by the tradies and Bulgarians). And a Greggs coming next, apparently, to fill the gaping 1 mile void between Tottenham Hale retail park and Stow High Street which was yet to be conquered. Really tapping into the 'independent traders and makers ' vibe they're so keen to go on about.

While we're here, Starbucks is pleasingly dead most of the time, save for the rich Asian students in the nearby plush student accommodation blocks. And the local litter situation has deteriorated even further since Greggs opened. Bins are so complicated to use!

[Dunners]

Ventured into the Ferry Inn the other day after many years of absence. It's always been one of those pubs that should be so much better than what it is. And it appears nothing has changed

[Proposition Joe]

That's a very good description. Such a great location and a nicely set out pub but just all feels a bit lazy. Food is a real no-no as well (or was last time I tried, think they even microwaved a side salad).

[Proposition Joe]

Although another 10 yards and we could pass this off as Tottenham's problem.

[CEB2ElectricBoogaloo]

I’ve had the same pie in there twice in recent months before spurs games. One was surprisingly VERY good, the other almost inedible

[Dunners]

I’ve had the same pie in there twice in recent months before spurs games.

How? Did nobody pull the flush after the first time?

[Dunners]

I know somebody who was there over Christmas, and ordered the duck breast off their festive menu. Broke their tooth.

[ContrifibulatoryFred]

I know somebody who was there over Christmas, and ordered the duck breast off their festive menu. Broke their tooth.

Harsh punishment from the bar staff for ordering middle class grub.

[Give it to Jabo]

Lacks any amount of atmosphere, the Ferry Inn.