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Halifax High Street Branch To Close
bluecanary replied to SheffieldForum's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Went into Halifax recently to try and open a bank account for my daughter, which you can't do online. Took all the necessary documents with us, only to be told they couldn't do it as we hadn't made an appointment in advance. They were fully booked and unable to offer us an appointment at any suitable time in the near future (most were within school hours) so I have now given up. So much for teaching my child financial independence and responsibility. Clearly there is a demand for services that are only offered in the person, and I can't see how closing the largest branch in the city is going to be meeting this demand. -
Was there a couple of weeks ago and have nothing but positive feedback. The service was quick and friendly and the fresh baked scone was one of the best I have ever had.
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Lark Street and Thrush Street in Walkley.
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Have you tried Bambukat, just over the road from Balti King? Sells its wares as "Indian Street food" rather than the standard menu list of korma, madras etc but have had some delicious curries from there.
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Direct Train To Manchester Airport
bluecanary replied to the_mandarin's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Yes, this is the case, as I have just discovered while trying to plan travel to account for train strikes this week. Actually couldn't believe it until I looked at several different websites that all told me the same thing. Two major northern cities 40 miles apart and no direct bus or coach route between them . So much for "levelling up"! -
Have been back recently, but sadly it looks like the stall has gone 😢
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Vaccine Clinic At Sheff Interchange On Wednesday
bluecanary replied to butlers's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
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Vaccine Clinic At Sheff Interchange On Wednesday
bluecanary replied to butlers's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Thank you for posting the useful info, Buster. I notice this applies only to first or second vaccinations. The NHS website seems to have very limited availability for boosters in Sheffield, so if anyone knows of anywhere doing walk in booster jabs, that would be helpful. -
Pre- booked with City App last night as we had the chance of a rare night out and wanted to be on time for a restaurant reservation. Ten minutes after the time I had booked for, the app was still apparently "looking for a driver". Gave up and eventually got an uber after 3 attempts with the app. Is pre-booking not actually a thing any more? Was I naive to think that by requesting a taxi 2 hours in advance, it might actually turn up roughly when I wanted it? If I had phoned 2 hours in advance instead, would that have been any different? What about if I had been trying to get to the train station or to the hospital? Strikes me as being a pretty poor way of running a service!
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Yes, the idea was to accumulate as many miles as possible, rather than visiting as many different boxes ( though you could of course, do both!). I thought this was a great initiative and lived the competitive element- my kids' school won a prize to spend on PE equipment that they otherwise probably couldn't afford. Really hope it comes back again at some point!
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Is he definitely still there? Couldn't find the stall when I last ventured down there a few weeks ago. Has it moved, maybe?
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The Millowners Arms in Kelham Island do.
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Why Is Albert Terrace Road Off Infirmary Road Closed
bluecanary replied to BigAl1's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
The signage for the diversion coming from the Langsett Road direction really isn't great. The sign appears to point down a no entry road. Almost turned down there myself and have seen several others do the same. -
Do We Have Any Cavapoo Breeders In Sheffield?
bluecanary replied to Hayley1's topic in Sheffield Pet Owners
Hi Hayley, I was wondering how you arranged this? We are looking for a poodle crossbreed and would certainly consider the rehomng option. However have not seen any up for rehoming through the standard routes (all seem to be Staffys and the like!). Any info would be gratefully received! -
Meadowhead Roundabout And Traffic Problems
bluecanary replied to MuteWitness's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Agreed. I sometimes take this route and this particular manouevre is a nightmare when it's busy. -
It's very worrying times for the aquatics clubs that are reliant on the specialist facilities there and have nowhere else to train. Current word is it will remain closed until at least April, by which time it will be too late. Such a shame for the world class and up and coming athletes who train there as well as the coaches that support them.
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Thank you
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Think it was an old thread that was revived. Perhaps mods could change the title before the pub loses anymore custom?
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No actual outdoor pools in Sheffield and most indoor pools still shut. Not a great surprise this is happening.
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Lot's of complex factors at the moment that probably will impact numbers of Chinese students (international squabbling over 5G, Covid.....) but will be impossible to unravel them!
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Sheff Council - Shalesmoor Road Layout
bluecanary replied to Blue Day's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Sheffield not mentioned, but clearly this is a wider problem: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/15/english-councils-backpedal-on-cycling-schemes-after-tory-backlash I'm not sure politicising this is helpful. Just seems to be a general trend of councils rushing to spend the cash that government are throwing at then without considering the issues properly first. -
Arena And City Hall - Possible Closure
bluecanary replied to burghley's topic in Going out in Sheffield
So just the entertainment venues- no sports centres?