Becky B   31 #205 Posted June 18, 2016 The BBC mentioned this in the local news, which is the first I've heard about it. So I looked up the website. http://www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk/  What are they hosting it on, a mid level virgin residential cable?  So the website is very slow, and when I finally got the list of stores loaded  http://www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk/stores  It's rather short and not very inspiring.  I guess I might go once, just to check the place out, but I can't see it being somewhere I'd go to shop often.  The bike shop could be interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
boston   10 #206 Posted June 18, 2016 I feel the development when fully open is just what Stocksbridge needs, one thing though that is putting me off with regard to Pontis, is that whenever you enter the development from the by-pass i cannot help but notice a lot of the kitchen staff congregating around a rear door and all smoking.  I appreciate that this might happen in a lot of restaurants, but this is something i would not want to see if I was planning on eating there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999 Â Â 10 #207 Posted June 18, 2016 I feel the development when fully open is just what Stocksbridge needs, one thing though that is putting me off with regard to Pontis, is that whenever you enter the development from the by-pass i cannot help but notice a lot of the kitchen staff congregating around a rear door and all smoking. I appreciate that this might happen in a lot of restaurants, but this is something i would not want to see if I was planning on eating there. Â As long as they aint flicking fag ash in your grub whats the problem ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   303 #208 Posted June 18, 2016 Sounds quite authentic to be honest. :hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999 Â Â 10 #209 Posted June 18, 2016 Sounds quite authentic to be honest. :hihi: Â I used to frequent transport cafes back in the day when a bit of fag ash in your tea was the norm. A quick stir and its gone . :hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
choogling   14 #210 Posted June 18, 2016 fag ash lills on the a1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WhiteHawk   10 #211 Posted June 18, 2016 I think the place looks absolutely fantastic but with the shops that are open at the minute, it's pretty rubbish. They'd have been better off waiting a few months till Next & Sandersons were ready to open.  Had a look at the menus for the 2 restaurants and I don't think they're too badly priced. They're not cheap but they're not obscene either. £6-£7 for a beer is ridiculous of course but it's only the same at Pizza Express.  The Silver Fox is closed. No it isn't, been re-opened a couple of months now. Had quite a nice refurb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999   10 #212 Posted June 18, 2016 I think the place looks absolutely fantastic but with the shops that are open at the minute, it's pretty rubbish. They'd have been better off waiting a few months till Next & Sandersons were ready to open. Had a look at the menus for the 2 restaurants and I don't think they're too badly priced. They're not cheap but they're not obscene either. £6-£7 for a beer is ridiculous of course but it's only the same at Pizza Express.   No it isn't, been re-opened a couple of months now. Had quite a nice refurb.  You can refurb the pub, but sadly you are still stuck with the same punters . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
LeMaquis   10 #213 Posted June 19, 2016 Stocksbridge is a good 25-30 minutes outside of the city centre, so it's hardly compatible with Manchester or Leeds is it?? In fact I'm sure you could get into Leeds just as quick as you could Sheffield from Stocksbridge it's that far away from the city.  I'd like to see you get to Leeds in under 30 minutes from Stocksbridge. Stocksbridge is about 8 miles from Sheffield city centre and 25 miles from Leeds city centre.  ---------- Post added 19-06-2016 at 08:39 ----------  As long as they aint flicking fag ash in your grub whats the problem ?  Not everyone's a scrubber.  ---------- Post added 19-06-2016 at 08:40 ----------  You can refurb the pub, but sadly you are still stuck with the same punters .  Oh the irony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
vwkittie   10 #214 Posted June 20, 2016 Well I've visited the new development a few times now and think it's really nicely done, looking forward to the rest of the shops opening.  Haven't had chance to try either restaurant yet though.  Now all we need is the passenger railway with a park and ride at the new development Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   303 #215 Posted June 20, 2016 Now all we need is the passenger railway with a park and ride at the new development  Tram/train type effort has been discussed before, convert the existing train line.  It might be more of a possibility if the TATA steel works closes?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999   10 #216 Posted June 20, 2016 Tram/train type effort has been discussed before, convert the existing train line. It might be more of a possibility if the TATA steel works closes??  Wouldnt be cheap . The line is only a single track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...