View Full Version : What will happen with Tescos old store?
I have just been reading the story on Tesco getting planning permission for their new store, at the old mart site in Thurso, on the front page of the courier. It also states that Tesco have 'made it clear it intends selling off its existing base in the town once the new venture comes on stream'.
What do you think will go there next? We certainly wont need another supermarket once the new Tescos is open!
I think the council should buy the old store (or Tesco should dontate it to the town!) and turn it into a sports centre. Its in a good location with the rugby pitches behind, dammies accross the road and tennis and squash courts near by. It already has ample parking and the store itself is large enough to create baminton/volleyball/basketball courts that could also be used for a variety of other puposes such as gymnastics, keepfit classes etc, etc. It could also have a fitness/health suite, changing rooms and such like.
What do you think??
Mr P Cannop
02-Sep-09, 09:18
i think asda should go at the old tescos
i think asda should go at the old tescos
doubt they would be interested and i doubt very much tesco would sell it to asda.
highlander
02-Sep-09, 09:50
What a good idea, it could also be used for coffee mornings since folk have lost the town hall, so much could be incorporated into the building to serve everyone, you should put your idea to the council you never know they might just listen.
northener
02-Sep-09, 09:53
I heard Woolworths are buying it.
dietcokegirl
02-Sep-09, 10:04
I think ter21wat idea is a great one! something like that would really benefit the community. Orkney has the pickquoy centre which has proved a success, something like that would be great but i'd say it would be a bit out of price range.
Saying that though, Isn't Halkirk meant to be getting some kind of sports centre?
I was under the impression that they are turning it into some sort of training facility for Tesco staff. Not sure where I remember reading it, but it seems like a decent enough idea. It obviously wont become another supermarket - Tesco aren't going to sell a decent sized piece of land to Asda or Morrisons. And I don't think the council will buy it or Tesco will donate it - it is in a good position and is quite large so is probably relatively expensive as land goes up here.
I think the council should buy the old store (or Tesco should dontate it to the town!) and turn it into a sports centre. Its in a good location with the rugby pitches behind, dammies accross the road and tennis and squash courts near by. It already has ample parking and the store itself is large enough to create baminton/volleyball/basketball courts that could also be used for a variety of other puposes such as gymnastics, keepfit classes etc, etc. It could also have a fitness/health suite, changing rooms and such like.
What do you think??
Not a snowballs chance in hell of that happening. Have you not read about the massive cuts in budget that the local council are facing?, it's a great idea, but pretty unrealistic. Plus, would Caithnesians actually bother to use it?, i have my doubts, Thurso has the cinema and bowling alley, and long before it turned in to a stinking run down dump it was not widely used, i was there countless times sitting in a near empty room, and that was at the weekend. After the novelty wore off, most people just drifted back to the pub to get blootered, it's what Caithnesians do best.
The council won't be interested in making it into a sports centre (why should they anyway?) but I could see a fitness chain like Cannons buying it.
teddybear1873
02-Sep-09, 14:48
Did hear Travelodge will be there, but that's probebly another Thurso rumour.
Bobinovich
02-Sep-09, 14:49
Fingers X'd - indoor Go-Cart Arena :cool: Woop-woop! I'd never be out of the place [lol]
Fingers X'd - indoor Go-Cart Arena :cool: Woop-woop! I'd never be out of the place [lol]
Get back to work, your too owld till be a teenager [lol]
I heard Somerfield were interested. :)
Bobinovich
02-Sep-09, 15:06
Get back to work, your too owld till be a teenager [lol]
Ach leave me alone to my day-dreams - just 'cos you're too awld for a go-cart don't ruin it for others :Razz
Ach leave me alone to my day-dreams - just 'cos you're too awld for a go-cart don't ruin it for others :Razz
You're not alone Bob, even as someone slowly creeping towards 40, i'd love to have an indoor go-kart track, you're never too old for the buzz from racing go-karts :D
You're not alone Bob, even as someone slowly creeping towards 40, i'd love to have an indoor go-kart track, you're never too old for the buzz from racing go-karts :D
seriously though, we could do with something like that, as there really is nothing up here for the young ones, mayby not a go kart track but something else everyone could enjoy, it would make a grand ice rink.
I heard Somerfield were interested. :)
what do you mean the coop as they have bought the sommerfield stores up here. there really isnt enough room finacially up here for another supermarket really though.
what do you mean the coop as they have bought the sommerfield stores up here. there really isnt enough room finacially up here for another supermarket really though.
Morrisons then. :)
Fingers X'd - indoor Go-Cart Arena :cool: Woop-woop! I'd never be out of the place [lol]
Nah, I love Laser Quest!!:lol:
A larger bowling alley would be an idea? Already sufficient interest/customers?
seriously though, we could do with something like that, as there really is nothing up here for the young ones, mayby not a go kart track but something else everyone could enjoy, it would make a grand ice rink.
Privately run Ice-Rinks just don't make money anymore, and no way would it make a profit in a place like Caithness, there are just not enough people justify opening an Ice-Rink up here. I remember a news item about it not that long ago, it was about several Ice-Rinks in Glasgow closing down and that potential Olympic hopefuls had nowhere to train, and if i remember the news item correctly, I believe there is now only 1 Ice-Rink in Glasgow.
Privately run Ice-Rinks just don't make money anymore, and no way would it make a profit in a place like Caithness, there are just not enough people justify opening an Ice-Rink up here. I remember a news item about it not that long ago, it was about several Ice-Rinks in Glasgow closing down and that potential Olympic hopefuls had nowhere to train, and if i remember the news item correctly, I believe there is now only 1 Ice-Rink in Glasgow.
i can dream lol, what it would be great as is a decent toy shop we dont have such a thing in thurso
We have a toy shop in Thurso, not sure what its called, but its where
J. Allan's used to be
dietcokegirl
02-Sep-09, 15:35
Something like a indoor soft play area for the wee ones!
I know this has been spoken about before and it's doubtful it will ever happen - but us mothers can always hope :D
Fingers X'd - indoor Go-Cart Arena :cool: Woop-woop! I'd never be out of the place
You're not alone Bob, even as someone slowly creeping towards 40, i'd love to have an indoor go-kart track, you're never too old for the buzz from racing go-karts :D
I'm with you guys, karting is brilliant. BTW Gizmo, I'm 44 and still get the same buzz from it that I did as a youngster, woo hoo.
Who's up for the Caithness.org Grand Prix? :D
maybe we should just wait and see..........
tonkatojo
02-Sep-09, 16:30
You're not alone Bob, even as someone slowly creeping towards 40, i'd love to have an indoor go-kart track, you're never too old for the buzz from racing go-karts :D
Now if it were a "Gaelic" keep fit come Kart arena would we stand a chance ?. ;)
Now if it were a "Gaelic" keep fit come Kart arena would we stand a chance ?. ;)
What's Gaelic for Kart? Put in for funding from H.C. [lol]
Fingers X'd - indoor Go-Cart Arena :cool: Woop-woop! I'd never be out of the place [lol]
I don`t think it will happen Bob(even though I`d love it).
tonkatojo
02-Sep-09, 16:47
What's Gaelic for Kart? Put in for funding from H.C. [lol]
I tried looking "keep fit and go-kart" up in translations but couldn't get one. LOL
We have a toy shop in Thurso, not sure what its called, but its where
J. Allan's used to be
i said a decent toy shop, one that has realistic prices, for us everyday kinda folk.
It's definitely going to be a kart track when I buy it....all I need to do now is win the Euromillions. :)
tonkatojo
02-Sep-09, 19:30
It's definitely going to be a kart track when I buy it....all I need to do now is win the Euromillions. :)
Why not try the HR route you suggested, you will probably have more luck there than Euro millions. ;)
Why not try the HR route you suggested, you will probably have more luck there than Euro millions. ;)
I will go the H.C. route but I need to prove I have a load of money in the bank and could afford to buy it without H.C. help, then they'll fund it in it's entirity from the public purse. H.C. have been known in the past to help large businesses that didn't need the cash.
Isn't that how it works? ;)
I will go the H.C. route but I need to prove I have a load of money in the bank and could afford to buy it without H.C. help, then they'll fund it in it's entirity from the public purse. H.C. have been known in the past to help large businesses that didn't need the cash.
Isn't it that how it works? ;)
Oh you old cynic Jox :lol:
Oh you old cynic Jox :lol:
Who, moi? ;)
lagertops
02-Sep-09, 22:09
Sports Hall and Music venue sounds great! Just what the town needs.You could have a soft play area in it as well.
If I won the lottery, I would buy it for the town and do this!
George Brims
03-Sep-09, 00:03
Fingers X'd - indoor Go-Cart Arena :cool: Woop-woop! I'd never be out of the place [lol]
I have one of those near my house, with the Italian-made electric karts, but it's a bit pricey to be doing it a lot.
How about a walk-in adult literacy centre?
How about a walk-in adult literacy centre?
Wahts won ov thoos? :eek: ;)
Wahts won ov thoos? :eek: ;)
lol ... oh jox you are asking to have your hand slapped for that one :lol:
tonkatojo
03-Sep-09, 10:51
How about a walk-in adult literacy centre?
Are you picking on me ?. LOL :eek:
I was under the impression that they are turning it into some sort of training facility for Tesco staff. Not sure where I remember reading it, but it seems like a decent enough idea. It obviously wont become another supermarket - Tesco aren't going to sell a decent sized piece of land to Asda or Morrisons. And I don't think the council will buy it or Tesco will donate it - it is in a good position and is quite large so is probably relatively expensive as land goes up here.
For once i agree with you! :lol:
I heard Somerfield were interested. :)
Morrisons then. :)
Crayola gossiping? :lol:
Crayola gossiping? :lol:
Crayola doesn't gossip, she's only passing on what her psychic vibes pick up. ;)
grumpyhippo
03-Sep-09, 20:26
The buiding is an ideal site for the worlds first indoor gliding centre.
The hot air that is being generated about its use is enough to lift a Airbus 380 of the ground, so anyone wanting to soar in a glider should be flying for hours.:lol::lol:
The buiding is an ideal site for the worlds first indoor gliding centre.
The hot air that is being generated about its use is enough to lift a Airbus 380 of the ground, so anyone wanting to soar in a glider should be flying for hours.:lol::lol:
Oh yeah? Well you're not getting to play in my kart track then. :Razz
kitty kat
03-Sep-09, 21:09
i am really agreeing with the go cart idea fantastic :lol:
but we really need somewhere to take the kids (big kids included ) at the moment there is a choice of the cinema over priced and never anything worth watching as its all out of date, bowling alley :( no chance a freezing cold swimming pool or the boating pond which is never open. bring on the entertainment for thurso please no more supermarkets.
Sports Hall and Music venue sounds great! Just what the town needs.You could have a soft play area in it as well.
If I won the lottery, I would buy it for the town and do this!
Thats exactly what I was thinking - more a multi use facility that could be used for sports, concerts, exhibitions etc, with a soft play area and a cafe. Something like the Pickaquoy centre in Orkney and the Clickimin centre in Shetland. Something that could be used by the whole community rather than a dedicated facility like an ice rink or go gart track which would lose it novelty very quickly.
My parents come down with the shetland junior badminton team every year for tournament against Caithness and other areas and they have to play the one age group in Wick school and the other age group in Thurso school - a facility like this would mean being able to have the whole tournament in one location.
I no theres no way it would happen but it would be great if it did - no harm in dreaming!! :D
How about a walk-in adult literacy centre?
How would they know they were in the right place? For all they know they could end up in a family planning clinic! :eek:
bluechesse
03-Sep-09, 22:34
Aye, but surely it's big enough to have BOTH facilities under one roof....... Or might that lead to some minor issues......:lol:
celtic1888
03-Sep-09, 23:38
I heard Travel Lodge were wanting it..
Hoping whatever it gets turned into is a big +1 for the town!
We really need some big name shops up here instead of travelling 100 miles to inver-snecky!
How about a walk-in adult literacy centre?How would they know they were in the right place? For all they know they could end up in a family planning clinic! :eek:
The outside walls shall be adorned with words what don't exist.
Aye, but surely it's big enough to have BOTH facilities under one roof....... Or might that lead to some minor issues......We shall execute a dry run and we shall discover if it's big enough for the literacy task ahead of us.
Crayola doesn't gossip, she's only passing on what her psychic vibes pick up. ;)
'tis indeed so, I am the witch of time-travel past. We shall travel the safe way and hey presto, it shall be new once more. :cool:
I heard that a company which specialises in recycling seaweed for garden fertiliser was interested in bulldozing the building and building a complete potash facility.
could realy eat one right now
Somerfields has been taken over by co-op. If you have the somerfields magazine you will read that we sill soon see co-op label foods on their shelfs!!!!!
I would love to see faRMFOODS IN THERE.....I would get all my shopping there.
If you have the somerfields magazineOoooh where can I get a hold of a copy of that? :)
northener
04-Sep-09, 08:55
Tesco's in Thurso has already been sold, Tesco are merely operating on a lease-back agreement until their new premises have been built and then the new owner is moving in.
tonkatojo
04-Sep-09, 11:24
Ooooh where can I get a hold of a copy of that? :)
Somerfields stores would be a good bet. ;)
tonkatojo
04-Sep-09, 11:25
Tesco's in Thurso has already been sold, Tesco are merely operating on a lease-back agreement until their new premises have been built and then the new owner is moving in.
Enlighten us please ?.
ŠAmethyst
04-Sep-09, 16:23
Tesco's in Thurso has already been sold, Tesco are merely operating on a lease-back agreement until their new premises have been built and then the new owner is moving in.
You can't say that and not tell us the name of the company that's bought it!?
That's teasing! :p
northener
04-Sep-09, 17:03
You can't say that and not tell us the name of the company that's bought it!?
That's teasing! :p
Ohhhhhhhh......yesican.:Razz
bobbyrussell09
07-Sep-09, 16:10
think all the stuff on this thread is wishfull thinking,prob lay empty for a while ,as for thing like using it for coffee mornings ,get real all empty building seem to get turned into is a take away or cafes ,one word pointless
tonkatojo
07-Sep-09, 16:32
think all the stuff on this thread is wishfull thinking,prob lay empty for a while ,as for thing like using it for coffee mornings ,get real all empty building seem to get turned into is a take away or cafes ,one word pointless
I have to agree, but why spoil the fun ?.
bobbyrussell09
07-Sep-09, 16:37
I have to agree, but why spoil the fun ?.
as ali g would say keep it real lol:lol:
tonkatojo
07-Sep-09, 16:39
as ali g would say keep it real lol:lol:
I didn't know Ali g had out to do with Thurso's tesco. ;)
bobbyrussell09
07-Sep-09, 16:44
well the way the rumour mill goes in here i wouldnt put it past him being in volved in some takeover lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
tonkatojo
07-Sep-09, 16:52
well the way the rumour mill goes in here i wouldnt put it past him being in volved in some takeover lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Nahhh thats a bit too far fetched even for here. ;)
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