November 2008 by Kate G.
This is, in the area, known as 'Little Sainsbury's', as 'Big Sainsbury's' is probably around a mile away. Were this supermarket anywhere else, it would be a Sainsbury's Local, and not have the special offers available that the large, superstores do. However, when they built the capacious Sainbury's nearby, they apparently agreed to keep the little one as a 'proper' Sainsbury's, as it services the Nurserylands estate (a mixture of privately owned homes, council and housing association properties, plus some sheltered housing and older people's housing). Many of the people in the vicinity don't drive, so this is a lifeline for many local residents. This Sainsbury's is quite little. The aisles are narrow, and the selection is, as you'd expect, more limited than you find at the nearby superstore. There are no counters (i.e. deli, meat, fish etc), though you can buy fresh meat and packed fresh fish down the refrigerated aisle. They do bring in fresh bread from the larger store, so you can smell the bread if you're there at the right time. There is a fairly decently sized booze section, and a very small frozen foods section. This is a good shop to pick up bits and pieces, though it doesn't have the selection I need to do a full weekly shop there (though many people do). On the up side, the prices are a the same as at the larger shops, and any special offers they have at the superstore also is offered here. It is good that they have maintained the local shop for the local people.
