Don't forget Harris4Homebrew in Gornal, he has a decent selection of ingredients. ...
It was Harris in Gornal that I went to on Saturday. I did pick up a couple of things my local shop doesn't sell so not a totally pointless journey. He did offer some sensible advice without prompting (which I thought was a good sign). If/when my (very) LHBS disappears I'll be making the journey for frequently.