It recently seems like the Pipeworks has become the epicentre of Swadlincote. The amount of cars trying to park there at week ends and school holidays would prove that point. But hey, the day the Odeon opened, we knew Swad had 'arrived'!!
On Thursday, i met my lovely friend Caroline and her son at the Hungry Horse, now I know a lot of people rave about this place, but I've never had much luck there. Whenever Paul and i have been (which isn't often) there has been a long wait, once 90 minutes!! On Thursday there was a wait and when the food arrived, mine came first and finally the other two meals. Not ideal, and i have to say my lunch was mediocre. However the wonderful company more than made up for that. I was delighted to meet Caroline's son, and so enjoyed our chat about Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Atlantis. All i can say is that Andrew has excellent taste!
There are also several garden centres in and around Swadlincote which make a pleasant diversion, especially at this time of year when all the Christmas decorations are out. Paul and i recently discovered Chapmans Garden centre out near Rosliston Forestry centre. Its quite small compared to some other local ones, but they have a cute little coffee shop out back. In the summer we found it a lovely place to sit outside amidst the plants and trees, while enjoying a coffee. Its one of those places we're really glad we stumbled upon.
I've probably spent more time in Swadlincote this week than in the last few months, and its been enjoyable. Its made me think that we really should make more of an effort to stay local and enjoy what it has to offer.
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