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Bourne - Lincolnshire
I'm in the throes of moving to Bourne from London, in my time in Bourne I've been really impressed by the people here and the lifestyle they enjoy.
 

Left; Bourne Woods - I cant see the wood for the trees :)

Right; View from The Anchor Pub

 In "starting from scratch" I've had to start building up a new network of people and services, here's a listing of companies I have found to offer a great service and are very friendly.

If you are visiting Bourne or live here already, these companies (to my mind) have gone well beyond what I would expect as a great service!

 

 

Companies

IP Performance Motorcycles
Unit 1, Victor Way
Cherry Holt Road
01778 395 671
Being a biker, this place is THE place in Bourne! Ian & Paul run a great social motorcycle business. Lots of Racing bikes, servicing and parts for regular bikes. I am often there, lending a hand and have met loads of new friends there. Biker? come and have a chat, even a cup of coffee!

Cartunes
Units 1 & 2
The Arena
Roman Bank
01778 393660
2 Great guys, running a clean tidy workshop and working on a wide variety of cars - old and new. Have all the right diagnostic toys. Car issues? give 'em a call!
Members of the Good Garage Scheme
Hamilton Tile Studio
Unit 11, Victor Way
Cherry Holt Road
01778 424 948
Helpful staff, impressive range of wall and floor tiles. They also have 2 brilliant tilers who really DO know their stuff. Kitchen or bathroom make-over? Consider this place as a first stop!

Trevs Tyres
Unit 8, Cherry Holt Square
Cherry Holt Road
01778 426 381
Modern surroundings, quick, efficient service, very reasonable prices
Bourne Photographic
13 The Burghley Centre
01778 393787

 
Possibly the better of the two photographic shops in Bourne despite having no onsite full scale printing facilities. Aimed more at the "proper photographer" rather than a mere print shop. Knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Georges Fish Bar
1 Cherry Holt Road
01778 426 358
Compared to London, this place has THE best fish & chips I have tasted in years. Super fresh fish and mountains of chips - YUM YUM.
The Jade Garden
41 Abbey Road
01778 393 929
Brilliant Chinese Take-Away.  Well worth the visit!
Cantonese Cuisine, excellent range of food, good sized portions.
Try the Hot and Sour soup - delicious!
Branch Brothers
Cherry Holt Road
01778 426 677
Great DIY store, all you are likely to need for indoor and outdoor DIY.

Socialising

Q@Southside
Roman Bank
Cherry Holt Road
01778 423 163
A sports bar in an industrial unit on the edge of Bourne. One of the best places worth visiting. Cheap drinks. Has full size Pool and Snooker tables, Live music, function room... We held  Steph's 50th party there and have seen quite a few bands there,  they had an impressive "Casino Night" there.. Roulette, Blackjack, Poker table...

Smiths
25 North Street
01778 426 819
My God, not cheap, in fact dearer than a lot of London bars - BUT, one of the best places in Bourne to meet people. Nice surroundings, often has live music.
The Jubilee
30 North Street
01778 392700
Owned by the owner of Smiths, but sensibly priced.. Aimed at a younger clientele. Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. The meals there (up until 9pm) are great value, the menu choices are slightly limited - but I prefer 7-8 well made dishes to 20-30 average ones. Excellent dining! Worth a visit
(Spoilt slightly by the ladies loos in disrepair)
The Firkin
36 North Street
01778 422 509
Opposite Smiths, cheap as chips, real ale. Basically a converted cafe, a great place to start a night out on the town despite feeling like you are drinking in an over lit doctors waiting room
The Nags Head
(and The Loft)
Abbey Road
Downstairs is a newly refurbished pub which is a cross between a pub and a restaurant. Excellent deals on "2 for the price of 1" meals. Upstairs is a Night Club which often has a late licence. Sadly there is a lack of restaurant "atmosphere", trying to have dinner when someone is playing the one armed bandit in your ear.
The RED (The Red Lion)
14 South Street
hard to describe, more a sports bar which regularly has a disco, has quite a good scene,