Trolley 815

Having brought brown bread batch No.747 to a successful conclusion, a turn around town, to capture this trolley from the M&S food hall in Station Approach.

Followed by a spot of shopping from both Waitrose and M&S. From the former, a red cabbage, probably from England and two large pomegranates from Peru. From the latter, some kale from Spain. Greens being reduced to baby greens, which I thought might be a bit mushy. This despite the Tesco supplier at reference 2 claiming present availability from Lincolnshire.

Followed by a short visit to Wetherspoon's for a pint of Doombar on the terrace. I thought something a bit stronger than Greene King IPA was in order, since I was only allowed the one. Significantly more expensive.

On entrance, I noticed a planning notice. It seems that Wetherspoon's, presumably as part of the recent refurbishment, forgot to ask permission to replace some listed windows. Asking permission appears to involve submitting no less than thirteen documents, from which I learn that 5 20th century replacement but rotten windows have been replaced with 5 new but otherwise identical windows.

What proportion of the total cost is accounted for by this essentially null planning process?

The architects are to be found at reference 3 and look to specialise in hospitality: 'As leading venue design specialists, we understand your business’ needs and respond with well thought out proposals and projects. Our well-qualified and extremely experienced professional team will always share new ideas where they make sense for your business'. I guess that Wetherspoon's is now big enough to run to a specialist - but I do wonder when in their forty year trajectory they graduated to same. Perhaps they have several such outfits on their books?

On the busy terrace, the usual Wetherspoon's crowd, enlivened on this occasion enlivened by what appeared to be a funeral party, possibly involving travelling people, complete with matriarch. Both ladies and gents were dressed in smart black, including a fair amount of jewellery, particularly on the hands.

The replacement tree just below the terrace seemed well enough, but was clearly a lot less vigorous than some of the others. There seem to be three varieties of tree at this end of the market place, with this one being the least vigorous. See, for example, reference 4 from near four years ago.

The scene in the Maquis opposite, equally busy, was more mixed parties of young people, presumably getting cranked up for the evening's entertainments.

While, walking back over the hill, my fruit and vegetables seemed quite heavy. But then, if I had brought my own trolley, I would not have been capturing someone else's.

References

Reference 1: https://psmv5.blogspot.com/2025/04/trolley-814.html.

Reference 2: https://thclements.co.uk/our-products/spring-greens.

Reference 3: https://dv-architects.co.uk/.

Reference 4: https://psmv5.blogspot.com/2021/09/trolley-431.html.

Reference 5: https://psmv5.blogspot.com/2025/04/trolley-812.html. They may have been putting the squeeze on smoking, as remarked on in reference 4 above, but it can be seen here that large ash trays are all present and correct today.

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