Flamborough help please??

Flamborough help please??

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Kelleah

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16 posts

96 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Thinking of moving to flamborough, currently live down south, can anyone shed some light on what it's like please? x

PH5121

1,994 posts

220 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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First of all sorry that I have no first hand knowledge of living there, but I have been there twice in the last couple of months as a tourist and it seemed like a nice spot.

Bridlington is not too far away and like many seaside resorts seems a little jaded. However as you drive from Bridlington to Flamborough you seem to pass through some very nice areas so I suspect it may be at the posh end of Brid if there is such a thing.

THUNDER STORM

1,261 posts

176 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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PH5121 said:
First of all sorry that I have no first hand knowledge of living there, but I have been there twice in the last couple of months as a tourist and it seemed like a nice spot.

Bridlington is not too far away and like many seaside resorts seems a little jaded. However as you drive from Bridlington to Flamborough you seem to pass through some very nice areas so I suspect it may be at the posh end of Brid if there is such a thing.
I have to disagree with you, a lot of money as been spent on Bridlington more so from the South of the Spa it is now a very pleasant sea side resort. Any where on the east coast I would recommend to move to.

Adebyebye

PH5121

1,994 posts

220 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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My judgement of Bridlington being jaded is based upon my first visit there for perhaps 15 or 20 years. It wasn't meant as a critiscism, it was more an observation.

(As a kid I holidayed there every year for 13 years and have great affection for the place. My wifes grandmother lived there but after she died my wife didn't want to go there. Hence the gap in visiting).

We were there at 5pm on a Saturday in August. We struggled to find anywhere to eat (as neither my wife or eldest child)like fish and chips, there were no families about, just groups of more mature holiday makers frequenting the numerous pubs and karaoke bars.

I was not knocking Brid, as I say I always liked it. Compared to somewhere like Blackpool it an oasis of sophistication and style, I was just making the point that the town centre was a little run down.

Once (if) the marina goes ahead and the development of the hilderthorpe area happens I am sure it will breathe some new life into the town.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Lol may do the odd bit of shopping in Brid but that's about it anyway, my mother lives in Grindale but has only lived there a year so still a newbie. I'm wanting to head up that way to join her but like any area there's good and not so good parts depending on what you personally are looking for.. Me well I like peace and quiet and I love fish and chips pmsl x

ellroy

7,248 posts

232 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Do you need to work for a living or are you ok?

The east coast is not the biggest hive of economic activity, as stunning as it is.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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No I'm a full time carer for my autistic son and poorly myself which is why is need to be close to my mother as need the support.

ellroy

7,248 posts

232 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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That's a big gig, you have my utter admiration.

I'm not sure what care services are like there, something else to consider possibly? There were a lot of DSS people effectively shipped out to Scarborough and the like some years ago which has certainly had an impact to my eye.

Good luck in your decision.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Thank you... Shipped out? Doesn't sound good lol

ellroy

7,248 posts

232 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Yep, shipped out from West Yorkshire and filled lots of the B&Bs while on benefits. Which brought its own problems to the area as you can imagine.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Oh doesn't sound good at all!

supersport

4,266 posts

234 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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THUNDER STORM said:
PH5121 said:
First of all sorry that I have no first hand knowledge of living there, but I have been there twice in the last couple of months as a tourist and it seemed like a nice spot.

Bridlington is not too far away and like many seaside resorts seems a little jaded. However as you drive from Bridlington to Flamborough you seem to pass through some very nice areas so I suspect it may be at the posh end of Brid if there is such a thing.
I have to disagree with you, a lot of money as been spent on Bridlington more so from the South of the Spa it is now a very pleasant sea side resort. Any where on the east coast I would recommend to move to.

Adebyebye
No it's not, but the Spa is nice and has good cake.

Bits of Flamborough look nice.

Wacky Racer

38,989 posts

254 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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Bridlington isn't actually too bad, they have spent quite a lot on the front recently.

Not really much at Flamborough except the Lighthouse.

A nice stretch of coastline though...(As long as you don't get too close to it)...biggrin


Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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Wasn't planning on pitching a tent on a cliff edge lol I'm looking at a house there, wondered if anyone had any experience of living in or near flamborough. Don't want to move to a troubled area

All that jazz

7,632 posts

153 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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Flamborough is fine if you're over 65, like tourists, don't mind there not being any amenities for 5 miles in any direction and you are self-sufficient in not needing any local income as it's in the middle of nowhere and every job is NMW retail. Basically it's dull as hell and will bore you to tears unless you're an OAP. Be aware that due to its demographic you have a high chance of your new neighbours not being particularly welcoming of your situation.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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To be fair I'm pushing 40 and unwell so keep my self to my self anyway, I'm not a townie I like quite, I drive so happy to do so to get to where I need to be. As for tourists I'm guessing they will stick to Cliffs etc not my door step lol although I know traffic can be a pain.
I'm not sure what part of my lifestyle would offend the over 65's?

All that jazz

7,632 posts

153 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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Kelleah said:
To be fair I'm pushing 40 and unwell so keep my self to my self anyway, I'm not a townie I like quite, I drive so happy to do so to get to where I need to be. As for tourists I'm guessing they will stick to Cliffs etc not my door step lol although I know traffic can be a pain.
I'm not sure what part of my lifestyle would offend the over 65's?
Your autistic son, obviously. Unlikely going to be a hit with your new OAP neighbours.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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Sorry I don't see why obviously?? frown

All that jazz

7,632 posts

153 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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Kelleah said:
Sorry I don't see why obviously?? frown
I know where you're trying to go with this and I ain't biting sweetheart. You have my comments on Flamborough, take them or leave them. I'm out.

Kelleah

Original Poster:

16 posts

96 months

Friday 4th November 2016
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I think your comment offensive! Clearly no nothing about autism as you are generalising, my son is quiet and placid so your lack of knowledge shows you up!

Clear off my thread please, I have no desire to talk to you either hunni!