Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I am just stupidly excitied about visiting the brand new sparkly Lakeland store in Reading today I went on its opening day,but it hadn't opened yet & I couldn't loiter Never been to one before - I have raided the safe in anticipation Kitbag works there on a Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ooo I love Lakeland. Don't get there very often though even though my closest one is about 30mins away. Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We were visiting the in laws last weekend in Reading, went shopping in the Oracle and picked up a Shops map....was very excited to see Lakeland, so me and DS were on a mission to find it (eventually we did - it was actually outside).....to find the store hadn't opened yet and was still empty. Probably saved me lots of money though! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Our nearest one is miles and miles away so I'm really jealous. Don't spend too much - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You lucky thing. I absolutely love Lakeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Have fun and don't spend too much! I went to one but had my grumpy OH with me which spoiled the experience. He just didn't 'get' it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ooo, enjoy it, Im jeolous our nearest is in york and i could spend hours in there Let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Oh wonderful, I went to Windsor last time I *needed* something from Lakeland and forgot it was still tourist session so spent an age getting in and parked had my grumpy OH with me which spoiled the experience. He just didn't 'get' it Have fun and don't spend too much! I went to one but had my grumpy OH with me which spoiled the experience. He just didn't 'get' it Yep even though my OH cooks and he loves gadgets when it comes to tools or electricals he was *very* disapproving when I came home I won't take him with me so Reading is perfect. Whereabouts in Reading is it Sarah ? I didn't notice one about to open last time I went in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Whereabouts in Reading is it Sarah ? I didn't notice one about to open last time I went in Unit L30 Oracle Shopping Centre Minster Street Reading RG1 2AQ 0118 939 1708 Opening hours Mon to Fri: 9:30am - 8:00pm Sat: 9:00am - 7:00pm Sun: 11:00am - 5:00pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Its where 'The Pier' used to be, round the back of John Lewis Well, it was lovely, but I didn't buy anything today. Seen lots I want to buy another time though - it was nice just to have a bit of a mooch today I will be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Not even a jampot cover?! Willpower central! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I can't believe that you came back empty-handed! I go to the store in Stratford upon Avon when we all meet up there for the farmers' markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Well, I would have bought heaps but.............. A - it was a bit overwheleming really.When I have a mission to but something,it will be great,but I just wanted EVERYTHING! B - I was weighed down by a new coat I found for Devon in Primark - £18, & just gorgeous! C - I really needed a wee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Alll good reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You may have something on the needing a mission to focus - I last went in when I was in jam making mode I only went in for a cherry stoner - which they didn't have in stock and came out with 2 carrier bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 When we go to the Lake District on holiday, one of my must-do's is visit the Windermere Lakeland!!!! For years I could only shop once a year and mail order the rest, but we have one in Canterbury now so I get a regular fix!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I love Lakeland and look forward to receiving their catalogues. My local Lakeland is a one and half hours drive away in Aberdeen. There is a new shopping complex in town that was completed a couple of years ago. All the units are standing empty and I always think as I pass that a Lakeland would fit in very nicely. We always visit the Winderemere store when we are visiting OH's parents in Kendal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Glad you liked it Sarah!! You must be the first customer we've had that hasn't bought anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I like their recipe book & bakeware mainly. They do some brilliant cake tins. The chocolate eclair tin is amazing. I'd really love to find a Battenburg tin though. You didn't even buy a Lock n Lock container? Our Lakeland at Handforth is about 45 minutes drive away & I love their cafe. Mind you afternoon tea there the last time was disgraceful. Dry bread, a large wrongly cut through scone, no clotted cream & the dregs from the coffee machine. Still waiting for hubby to write his complaint, as it was pre diet times..(11 weeks ago). Lakelands clothes pegs are brillint too. No pinch marks left on clothes. They also sell a fab spray that irons your clothes by magic - great for travelling. Oh & the cherry liqueurs at Christmas are to die for! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Lakelands clothes pegs are brillint too. No pinch marks left on clothes. They also sell a fab spray that irons your clothes by magic - great for travelling. Emma.x I know - use them all the time. I am actually venturing back into town tomorrow to return the lovely coat I bought for Devon which she says is awful , so I will have another look. I do like those Anton Berg marzipan & cherry thingys they do...................& I didn't even venture to the downstaris department today! I stocked up on Loxk & Lock last week in John Lewis - 4 nice big flour ones for all my flours....they work a treat in my cupboard Always,as ever,room for more Lock & Lock in my life though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I can feel a trip to Reading coming on... Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I will be the envy of all of you .............I work 5 minutes away from a Lakeland shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I couldn't live without their cake tin liners...especially the loaf tin liners which I use when making Nut Loaf (yes I know very hackneyed, but I do make it from time to time)although we don't wear sandals or cardis...... They have some seriously brilliant stuff And some stuff which has always been described in our house as "Knitted Toe Covers"" you know the sort of thing...solutions for a problem you didn't know you had until they solved it....a counter top bin for tea bags for example..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I love the loaf tin liners too - such a brilliant idea and beats making your own. They used to do a re-useable non-stick baking tray liner with sticky on one side so it didn't slip around - they've discontinued that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I love the loaf tin liners too - such a brilliant idea and beats making your own. They used to do a re-useable non-stick baking tray liner with sticky on one side so it didn't slip around - they've discontinued that If you give them suggestions, they will think about bringing it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
