Chucky Mama Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 There , I have said it out l loud now, I really miss Woolworths. I miss going there for all of the household bits and pieces like bins and lightbulbs etc. Am I alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 YES........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Now I feel really sad and a little embarrased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I miss it too - I miss the pick and mix sweets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Chucky Mama you're not alone!!!! I miss cheap toys/birthday presents for kids and things like kiddie's welly boots. Come back Woolies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 I am so pleased that I am not the only one! I know that it is possible to get some things from the supermarket it just isn't the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I miss Woolies as well I have spent weeks trying to find a plain everyday toast rack ...... no where on the high street had one and I know I could have bought one in Woolies :D No where to buy last minute children's presents, card and wrap, all in place at a reasonable price And no pick and mix.....when only pick and mix will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 You are certainly not alone, the dog ate the inner soles from my chicken/gardening shoes and I thought, no problem I can get some more at Woollies....then I remembered I miss the pick 'n mix, have been lusting after Clarnico mint creams for ages Our old Woollies shop is still empty. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I miss Woolies too, it's horrible walking past their huge empty shop when I'm in town. I can no longer play the game of trying to fit as many sweets into a cup before the lid won't fit...Sarah and I were very good at that-she managed to get about 1/2 lb of sweets in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I miss it too. Such a big gap in the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 I agree seeing the large empty store leave such a sad gap in the High Street. Our local old fashioned toy shop has also closed so I really miss being able to grab a quick and well priced children's gift. Who want to go through the trauma that is Toy r Us. I love the description of cramming as many sweets as possible in the pick and mix cup, it made me laugh out loud I do that with the olives at Waitrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 No, you are not alone. I think that at least once a week, I need to get something that I used to be guaranteed would be in woolies, and now I have no idea where to get it. I might start a facebook group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I miss it too - I miss the pick and mix sweets! me too They were so much cheaper than the cinema, so me and friendees would bu them there then go to the cinema It's also hard to find places to bag pack, when we were going to switzerland with guides we were bag packing to raise money and woolies would always let us in And it was always easy to pop in for something that you needed but was cheap The woolies in Chester is being replaced with a Primark. I'm happy and a little sad at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 No you are not alone - I feel bereft as have to go much further for b'day pressies etc. We are having an iceland - and not all mums go there - well this one doesnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I don't know how many times I have said " Well I could have got it in Woollies but no idea now!" Yes, I miss it too. (Ex Woollies Saturday girl , a million years ago! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 I am turning into a grumpy old woman; I need a bin for daughters bedroom (other one got crushed while she was wrestling with her brother..that's my girl!) - can't find one for love nor money. Couldn't get one in Sainsbos and Homebase has silly wicker ones or kitchen bins. Wicker is no good for kids, all the apple cores they throw in will be revolting after sitting in a wicker bin. Woolies would know that and would have had cheap bog standard bins. I may have to brave Tescos - not my fav place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I am turning into a grumpy old woman; I need a bin for daughters bedroom (other one got crushed while she was wrestling with her brother..that's my girl!) - can't find one for love nor money. Couldn't get one in Sainsbos and Homebase has silly wicker ones or kitchen bins. Wicker is no good for kids, all the apple cores they throw in will be revolting after sitting in a wicker bin. Woolies would know that and would have had cheap bog standard bins. I may have to brave Tescos - not my fav place Wilkinsons. I would have said Ikea but it would take you hours + you'd come out with loads more than just a bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 foe the bin do you have a wilkinsons or a B and M? I miss Wollies but have both of these stores so its not too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I miss woolies too I know Tescos do a lot of the same things but it's not the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 I hate Tescos, I feel like a s"Ooops, word censored!" but I just hate everything about it. There are more children with Ribena or Coke in baby bottles there that anywhere else in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I miss Woolies as well I have spent weeks trying to find a plain everyday toast rack ...... no where on the high street had one and I know I could have bought one in Woolies :D Try Oxfam or other charity shop. If you don't see one ask them to keep an eye out for one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefowler Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I don't want to get everyones hopes up, but I read on sky news in the week that some of the old bosses of woolies are trying to raise the money to buy up the empty stores and are going to try again, mostly thanks to the success of wellworths. I really hope they do as in this financial climate the chances of filling the large empty shop in our town are zero. Wilkinsons and poundstretcher are ok for household basics, but in our town there is nowhere else to get kids toys, clothes or dressing up type stuff so I really miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 That would be great if that were to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Last time we wanted a bin it was impossible to find one-we ended up going to Matalan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I miss Woolies as well I have spent weeks trying to find a plain everyday toast rack ...... no where on the high street had one and I know I could have bought one in Woolies :D Have you found a toast rack yet? I've been looking for a plain one too so if you find one let me know where and I'll get one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
