If you are going to the Guildford Spectrum Boden sale...

[policywonk]

... do not imagine that you will be able to park within about two miles of the Spectrum .

When I left, cars were queuing all the way back to the A3/A322 junction.

!!

I KNOW I am fuming. I've even written en email of complaint (in the hope of vouchers, obv.)

Dilly, could you look at this thread and give me the benefit of your wisdom?

Decided I can't face it! Thanks for the info Policywonk

so did you not get anything policywonk? what a shame

Just got back - they have opened additional parking on the grass (where the fair was last week). BUT it is really poor for childrens wear virtually nothing literally nothing in some sizes- they said that they had little left over this year and there was no stock to put out.

I drove around the car park very slowly twice and then came home. Grrr.

It might well get better later on today or tomorrow - it probably wasn't a good idea turning up right at the start (but today was the only time I could get there).

Nevertheless, I do think that Johnny should have anticipated that a knock-off Boden sale in Surrey would attract Hajj-like numbers.

Just got back - they have opened additional parking on the grass (where the fair was last week). BUT it is really poor for childrens wear virtually nothing literally nothing in some sizes- they said that they had little left over this year and there was no stock to put out.

Oh well, at least someone got in, surreylady! Just don't tell me that there were lots of denim minis and wideleg trousers in size 14, OK?

I definitely WONT then- ladies was Ok - mens pretty good (in fact DH got quite a bit) childrens nothing and coats only in a size 20. Did have childrens Ski Wear for £10 but all pink and not many sizes. Didn't look at knitwear for £30 as it felt like a rummage sale and looked like a bad boot fair. I am a dickensian below the knee skirt person so didn't really check those outbut I am sure they had NONE. BTW if you do go and are not familiar with Spectrum there were spaces underneath - on arrival go stright on and turn left just before the sign for the coach park.

(PS fp here, policywonk)

rofl at hajj

AND you circling it twice like the Ka' bah

I was going to say that about the Ka'bah but cultural fear got the better of me Trust you to say it though!

Hello fp, I wondered where you'd gone.

surreylady, if only I'd sought your advice yesterday...

its the RS in me

Not around much lately (but currently avoiding tedious work)

Me also avoiding tedious work. Pretty successfully actually.

Dilly, please have a look at my link or I will say something REALLY blasphemous and get this whole place closed down.

Just to check is the sale today thursday and tomorrow friday? 10-4

Damn you all! I am many, many miles away from surrey. How jealous i am .

I am fairly close but can I be bothered!!! Never done a Boden sale before..

My leaflet says it opens until 7 tonight - bother wont get parked for swimming then tomorrow 10 until 4

Thank you surreylady. Is it Summer stuff they are selling off?

aw nuts i can get into a size 20 coat i am an 18 usually but have had20s in the past wish it was here i LOVE Boden coats

yes mostly summer - some long sleeve tops (ladies) but mostly Kaftan and summer type. Mens was more autumn - Rugby type shirts, work shirts, jackets and Fleeces.

I am the same shopalot. Close enough to walk but not sure I am interested. Never bought Boden but wonder if I am missing some mystical thing...
Perhaps if it is sunny I will walk over...

dont go Pagwatch! let your first experience of Boden be a huge cardboard box full of goodies all wrapped in tissue paper not mad jumble sale

Impossible to park as others said -don`t even try!!!!!