BurtBackcrak
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Does anyone know what happened to the Rose House in Walkley? I walked past it this morning (10 August) and all the windows had been smashed, some completely. A real shame.
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Is Anywhere Selling Real/Cask Ale?
BurtBackcrak replied to BurtBackcrak's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
The Triple Point IPA was great by the way (as always!), nice and safe click and collect service, helpful staff. -
Is Anywhere Selling Real/Cask Ale?
BurtBackcrak replied to BurtBackcrak's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Thanks for all these - a great response from the Forum community and our local breweries. I ended up buying a container of cask Session IPA from Triple Point. I now plan to work my way through these other suggestions! -
Is anywhere is selling real ale to take away at the moment?
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IMHO the Raven is a great newcomer to the improving Walkley offer. For a start it complements the Blind Monkey just down the road - it's a similarly small and friendly pub with great beer, but whilst the Monkey is gloriously crammed full of original Art Deco fittings the Raven is minimalist. And it seems to be doing great business. Such a shame True North couldn't make the Walkley Library conversion work, Walkley would be even better - maybe the people who resisted the Library's renewal could rethink?
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I see the Walkley Cottage is closed for refurbishment after a recent change of ownership. Has anyone any information on the plans?
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Italian Express, Walkley - new restaurant
BurtBackcrak replied to taxman's topic in Going out in Sheffield
Highly recommended, it's become a family favourite. Really friendly and great food. -
Is it correct that the True North company is taking over the Punch Bowl on Crookes? Great news for Crookes and Walkley if so!
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Hi, anyone know what's happening at the Walkley ASda? There are signs up today (Tuesday 23 April) stating it's closed until further notice. Maybe it's closed for repairs after the ram raid?
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Update on Walkley Library?
BurtBackcrak replied to BurtBackcrak's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
If True North have pulled out that's a great shame. Also IMHO it's a poor business decision. It's true that lots of young professionals are moving into the area. In my street alone, in the last year or so seven houses have been taken up by young professionals. It's unkind to label them yuppies, as some here have done: they're all really nice people, and are the future of our area. The proposed Library cafe bar would have been a great success, so let's hope there's another chance for it to happen. -
Private Parking Ticket Megathread (Part 3)
BurtBackcrak replied to mort's topic in General Discussions
I've received letters demanding a fine and threatening court action for an 'offence' at the Bradfield Road car park over 6 months ago. I wasn't parking, just waiting for a space, but am I doomed? -
Private Parking Ticket Megathread (Part 2)
BurtBackcrak replied to kirkbylad's topic in General Discussions
Same here, just got a ticke for last September, I didn't even park, was just waiting for a space! -
The character of Sheffield people
BurtBackcrak replied to daducky88's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
The people are very friendly. I moved here from the other side of the Pennines, and immediately felt the difference between here and most Lancashire towns and cities. -
Update on Walkley Library?
BurtBackcrak replied to BurtBackcrak's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Does anyone know the latest position? It's been months since the group won the grant for the main bid, but I've heard nothing since. It'd be a shame if it's not going ahead, it would make such a great contribution to the area's revival. Any update would be really welcome. -
Hi, Does anyone have an update on the True North company renovation of Walkley Library? It seems to have gone quiet recently It'll be a real shame for the area if it doesn't go through.
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Firwood Cottage, Reopening as The Blind Monkey
BurtBackcrak replied to taxman's topic in Going out in Sheffield
Great news! It'll do really well, plenty of people in Walkley wantig places like this. While we're discussing Walkley pubs, does anyone have any news on the Rose House? It loks like it's having a facelift with some momey spent on hand painted signage? -
The Albert Ross Emporium
BurtBackcrak replied to BurtBackcrak's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Ian, regarding the empty Methodist church, I understand this is owned by the adjacent Wesley / Walkley Ebenezer Methodist Church. I was told that the Christ Church people from further down South Road had raised sufficient funds to buy and renovate the church, but that the Ebenezer Methodist Church had refused to sell on the grounds it would be confusing to have different denominations on adjoining sites. IMHO that’s a shame as it would have been another boost to our community. Also we’ve a good pedigree of successfully changing denominations in Walkley – look no further than the Buddhist Centre! Of course I could be wrong about this – maybe someone from the Ebenezer Church or the Christ Church could comment? -
The Albert Ross Emporium
BurtBackcrak replied to BurtBackcrak's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Thanks Ian, that's really helpful. Agree about the new Walkley Print Shop, it looks great and will do well. Really good watching the hipster duo doing some live music outside it this afternoon! -
Does anyone know what's happening at the old Albert Ross Emporium on South Road, Walkley? It closed a few months ago and it's been semi cleared, but there's been no sign of any activity fo a while and no notices saying what the plans are. It's got great potential to make another contribution to Walkley's revival.
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The Best Italian Restaurant in Sheffield?
BurtBackcrak replied to wwcrazy's topic in Going out in Sheffield
Leo's Italian Express in Walkley - previously an amazing takeaway, has recently opened a restaurant as well. Highly recommend it great food, service, atmospehere and decor. -
Italian Express, Walkley - new restaurant
BurtBackcrak replied to taxman's topic in Going out in Sheffield
We went to Leo's Italian Express last night. Everything was great, our seared scallop starter was excellent with a hint of smokiness, the asparagus risotto was rich and the pizza was the real thing. Friendly service, nice decor, nice vibe, a great addition to the new Walkley! -
Best pies in Sheffield? Family friendly
BurtBackcrak replied to Omaree's topic in Going out in Sheffield
The guy who has the pop up stall in the Moor Markets makes best pies I ever had (apart from home made of course)! -
Anyone know what's happening at the Springvale? It's having a full on refurb, everything stripped out.
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I actually think he's a decent bloke who did a good job.