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I’ve got two and a half hours to myself in town …

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feelingabitalone · 23/04/2025 12:05

As the thread title.

I’m on holiday staying with family, they’re all at work so I’ve gone off to town by myself. They live in the middle of nowhere (so the next bus back isn’t til 2.40 (school bus I think!)

I’ve gone to M&S, a few other shops and got a few treats … I’m now in a wee bistro enjoying my lunch - panini followed by rhubarb and custard cake (gorgeous).

What could I do for the next 2 hours? There’s a library, or the weather’s stunning but I’ve got a couple of heavy bags now so a walk wouldn’t be great. The shops aren’t brilliant, mostly chemists, vape shops or outdoorsy things.

No cinemas, etc etc - rural area.

Can anyone walk into a library? That looks like the best shout!

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persisted · 23/04/2025 12:18

I would just go to the library. Anyone can walk in, you only need to be a member if you want to take something out.

Usually they have magazines. I would end up part way through an interesting book and being annoyed I had to leave it.

ButterCrackers · 23/04/2025 12:19

Library or book/magazine in a cafe.

canthavethatonethen · 23/04/2025 12:33

Find a charity shop, buy a cheap paperback, go back to the coffee shop or find a sunny bench in a park, and read it.

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