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Loomies closing down - fireblake - 02-09-14

Bad times. Loomies is closing mainly due to increase in the rent plus a few months ago they were burgled and had the takings stolen.
I wonder how long before several Poxy little houses are rammed onto the spot.


Mickey

Re: Loonies closing down - VNA - 02-09-14

Not got a clue what you are on about.

Re: Loonies closing down - fireblake - 02-09-14

It's a biker friendly cafe in Hampshire. A cracking meeting place

Re: Loonies closing down - nick crisp - 02-09-14

"At the end of August our contract on the lease of the building we rent, ran out .... As there has been changes to the new lease we have decided not to renew ! The robbery we had a few months ago helped with our decision to close for good ..... As we are loomies ..... Loomies will be closed for good on the 26th oct 2014.....
We would like to Thank you all for the 7 years and for making it so great . We have loved it . What an amazing life experience it has been , we have met and gained great friends we have also met some strange people lol .
I will miss you all .... Poor Leon it's only going to be him I shout at now ."

Sad indeed. I've only been there twice, but it's always a shame when any biker-welcoming café or meeting point closes. It's always nice to know that if you're in a particular area, there's somewhere you can stop for a breather where folks will be welcoming, and you can natter with other like-minded individuals and perhaps see something interesting of the 2 wheel variety.

Maybe we ought to get one more visit in before it closes?


Re: Loomies closing down - chunk166 - 02-09-14

I only live about 10 mins from Loomies, It really is sad to hear that it is closing, i have been there a few times & the atmosphere there is awesome with a mixture of old & new bikes/bikers. There is a biker friendly cafe in Alton next to the railway station which opens late on a wednesday,i think its open from March to October on Bikers Nite. But there is also Portsdown hill for all those who know where it is which has an awesome burger van & a amazing view over Portsmouth & the Solent.

Re: Loonies closing down - Grahamm - 02-09-14

I was going to post this, but I see fireblake got there first Undecided

This is a real bugger, Loomies has been a great place to meet people, finish off Group Rides or just get a bite to eat after a days bimbling around the roads in the Meon Valley and related areas Sad

It was also where Hampshire Police used to finish their BikeSafe rides and, of course, where we in the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists would then try to get people to sign up for Advanced Training Smile

There aren't really any other such places convenient nearby, so I'm not sure where we'll all go next...

Re: Loomies closing down - pilninggas - 03-09-14

A real shame, really enjoyed a ride-out from Bristol, across the Plain and back with Loomies as the stop for grub.




Re: Loomies closing down - Robbie8666 - 22-10-14

Loomies final day of trading this Sunday, 26th October.

I heard that n come rain or shine there is going to be a good turn out for them!
we are riding up there some time Sunday morning / lunch time!


Re: Loomies closing down - fireblake - 22-10-14

I'm on nights but think I'll pop over early afternoon to say goodbyes. Hopefully Leon and Jane will move on to better thing soon.


Mickey

Re: Loomies closing down - BIG MAC - 22-10-14

I wonder how much it would cost to resurrect ....with a name like mine...flipping burgers may be a vocation

Re: Loomies closing down - Grahamm - 23-10-14

(22-10-14, 10:25 PM)BIG MAC link Wrote: I wonder how much it would cost to resurrect ....with a name like mine...flipping burgers may be a vocation

There are rumours that it's going to be/ has already been bought out, but I've not heard any hard information yet.

Unfortunately I'm busy this Sunday Sad

Re: Loomies closing down - HarryHornby - 23-10-14

We could all buy it out and rename it Foccers  Big Grin

Re: Loomies closing down - ChristoT - 23-10-14

Shame...


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Re: Loomies closing down - fireblake - 23-10-14

A great night Chris.


Mickey

Re: Loomies closing down - ChristoT - 23-10-14

(23-10-14, 10:18 PM)fireblake link Wrote: A great night Chris.


Mickey

Yeah, we had some good rides down that way!  Smile

Re: Loomies closing down - locksmith - 24-10-14

Well I hope you are all going to have double egg bacon and sausage this week !

Re: Loomies closing down - fireblake - 24-10-14

(24-10-14, 11:09 AM)locksmith link Wrote: Well I hope you are all going to have double egg bacon and sausage this week !


Smile

Re: Loomies closing down - fireblake - 26-10-14

[Image: 62b70c5c8c19ee48accffe2457c6d4d4.jpg]
a very busy Loomies
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Bikes parked on the road and both nearby layby's were rammed,  as was the petrol station and pub. Over 3000 bikes and the Café has been bought by 2 bikers who will keep the name. Good times

Re: Loomies closing down - red98 - 26-10-14

Wow...that is busy...good news about the new owners  :thumbup

Re: Loomies closing down - nick crisp - 26-10-14

Good to know Mickey  :thumbup

Didn't make it today as I overdid it a little last night  :lol  but now don't have to worry it seems; there will be other Loomies days  Smile

Oh, 'cept there probably won't be for me, on second thoughts, as I'm likely moving oop north next spring  :\