About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes in Asda’s loading bay, he swore he heard someone whispering ‘Thank you’ softly each time an item was placed on the conveyor belt. Curious, the driver mentioned it to his colleague, who laughed and said, ‘That’s probably just Mr. Johnson from next door—always popping in for last-minute groceries.’ The mystery remained unsolved until one day when, during a particularly busy shift, the voice whispered, ‘Could you please put that organic kale back where you found it? It’s not mine!’
2. One day, while stocking shelves at Asda, a young employee noticed something peculiar—a small, perfectly wrapped package had appeared among the cereals. Curious, she picked it up and found no label or note. Who left it there, and why? She opened it carefully—inside was a single chocolate bar with a note scribbled on the wrapper: ‘For your sweet efforts.’ Turns out, it was left by a regular customer who wanted to reward her for always smiling.
3. In the dead of night, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, an elderly gentleman would often be seen pushing his shopping cart down the aisles of Asda. He never seemed to buy anything, just walked slowly, humming softly to himself. One evening, a delivery driver noticed him standing in front of the cheese section, staring intently at nothing. ‘Sir,’ asked the driver, ‘are you okay?’ The old man turned around with a smile, replying, “I’m just waiting for the cheese to tell me what it wants to be today.” And then he walked away, leaving everyone laughing.
4. At dawn, when the streets were still sleeping, a delivery truck pulled up outside Asda. The driver, stretching after hours on the road, heard a familiar voice calling from inside. The voice belonged to an elderly neighbor who lived nearby and often popped in for last-minute items. ‘Delivery boy,’ he croaked, ‘could you grab some milk? Mine’s running low!’ With a smile, the driver obliged, delivering not just groceries but also a friendly morning visit. By sunrise, everyone knew that Asda wasn’t just any supermarket—it was where neighbors met, even if it was before they opened.