PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Help with my s/c holiday to Cornwall please

Options
Hi guys
Im in a panic
We leave for Cornwall tommorow night staying tommorow night in a Travelodge then the rest of the journey to Cornwall friday morning
Due to the overnight stop im limited to what food we can take with us and was planning on doing a supermarket shop when we get there

Only ive checked ASDA, Sainsburys, Tesco and Aldi and theie nearest shops are a min of 15 miles away from where im staying with the post code TR12 7LT
Can anyone please suggest any other supermarkets or are there any locals that post on here that can point me in the right direction
We really cannot afford camp site and small shop prices sadly
2007 is my getting slim year
Total weight loss so far is 16llbs:T
Total to go 15 pounds:eek:
Not no more as im having a baby:D

Comments

  • Poet_2
    Poet_2 Posts: 258 Forumite
    i'm not local but i googled the postcode and it's Helston, right? Then another quick google for shops in Helston revealed this

    http://www.upmystreet.com/UK/findmynearest/shopping/food-and-drink/results/in/Helston.html

    there's a spar and a somerfield on the list
  • THIRZAH
    THIRZAH Posts: 1,465 Forumite
    If you are driving down you could take things like pasta, rice, tea , coffee and a few tins.Butter , eggs and most veg would be ok left overnight in the car as it's unlikely to get hot at night at this time of year. Then all you'll have to buy from local shops are things like meat, milk and bread with perhaps some veg later in the week. You may be able to find a farmers market or farm shop.

    If this isn't possible could you stop at a large supermarket on the way -perhaps after your stay in the Travel lodge?We've found that there is a supermarket near to Travel Lodges in many places and we go there for breakfast as supermarket cafes are much cheaper .
  • newlywed
    newlywed Posts: 8,255 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Using Poet's link:-
    This is the supermarkets list
    http://www.upmystreet.com/UK/findmynearest/results/shopping/food-and-drink/supermarkets/results/in/Helston.html

    Asda = 7 miles
    Tesco = 9 miles.
    working on clearing the clutterDo I want the stuff or the space?
  • I am just back from a long weekend in Cornwall, but was staying on the north coast. There are ASDAs in St. Austell and, IIRC, Truro. As above, I take as much dried and tinned supplies as I can and - if possible - "adapt" the trip down or day trips for fresh stuff and cheap petrol. Unleaded is currently 98.9p per litre in most garages in the county, but 94.9p per litre in Tesco, Penzance.
    The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in my life. :)
  • Here is my rough list::
    Holiday
    Jacket Spud, Ham and salad
    Shepherds Pie & Veg
    Chicken, Roasts, veggies, gravy
    Chicken Stew & Mash
    Chicken Curry & Rice
    Spagbol
    Take-away

    To Take

    Beans, Spagetti, Sweet corn, rice, pasta, soup, jam, cloth, fairy, oil, curry sauce, condiments, gravy, loo rolls, matches, coffee, tea, sugar, chocolate, cereal, wet wipes, bags, peas, beers, wine, Biscuits, tuna, foil, wash powder, air freshener, vouchers, juice x 3

    To Buy

    Cheese, ham, eggs, bacon, crisps, sausage, butter, yogurts, chicken, chicken pieces, mince, spuds, carrots, cabbage, apples, bananas, bread, rolls, mushrooms, coleslaw, salad, bleach, milk,

    Other stuff to take

    shampoo, dryer, brush/stuff, make up, deodrant, soap, flannel, laptop, films, DS, games, cards, shaver, tablets, allergy tablets, inhalers, sun cream, cream

    HTH

    PP
    xx
    To repeat what others have said, requires education, to challenge it,
    requires brains!
    FEB GC/DIESEL £200/4 WEEKS
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    I've just worked out that this isn't a slow-cooker holiday. :doh: :rotfl:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    THIRZAH wrote: »
    You may be able to find a farmers market
    There is a farmers market every Saturday in Penzance from 10am-3pm. It is in the Wharfside Centre - which is directly opposite the very large car park by the bus/train station. 01736 711764

    Falmouth Farmers Market is on a Tuesday. 9am-2pm. The Moor, Falmouth. 01326 376244.

    Also - stop off on the A30 about half way down Cornwall at Kingsley Village. It is RIGHT on the A30 with a slip road on/off, so not much of a journey breaker (although by the time you've got that far you'll probably want to just plug on to the end of your journey!) Local produce, good prices I've heard.
    http://www.kingsleyvillage.com/foodhall.htm

    I'm afraid it is a bit sparse for supermarket shopping at the far corner of Cornwall!

    Have a good holiday.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.8K Life & Family
  • 257.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.