I had never realised how important The Grapevine Off Licence (The Old High Street, Folkestone) was until it had been closed for a few days.

If it’s a nice packet of glowing orange Cheese Doritos, a can of the black death (Coca Cola) to accompany a lunchtime sandwich, or even an emergency carton of milk, it’s all available for an amazing price at the ‘Vine.

Now, since Friday the gated door has not opened. We couldn’t even pickup some beverages for the beach barbeque on the weekend, instead it was a chaotic hike around town, and even today I walked up the street to no avail, the metallic door thwarted my attempts to gain crisp satisfaction.

Luckily a new sign points to a break being taken, there is light at the end of the tunnel!

We hope all is well with Mike and Lynn, LONG LIVE The Grapevine! (I really need some Cheese Doritos)