tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post1179970335187485145..comments2024-03-26T02:43:09.109+00:00Comments on notes on paper: What does *your* town need? [Apart from the obvious stuff, like fezzes.]Julie Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-88174788967922873102015-10-29T07:59:07.877+00:002015-10-29T07:59:07.877+00:00Fezzes are cool! But aside from that this reminds ...Fezzes are cool! But aside from that this reminds me of a wall I took a photo of in Manchester called I ❤️ MCR and had loads of post its with the reasons why. I must blog about that sometime. Our town needs a make over and is actually getting one now which might breath some new life into it hopefully. Agree with Gail above though. It needs a scrapbook shop!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025996839983362937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-24102900481151465872015-10-21T16:28:46.387+01:002015-10-21T16:28:46.387+01:00Can't think of much our town could do with - m...Can't think of much our town could do with - maybe cheaper parking in the downtown area and a tea shop - not a coffee shop. Oh yeah and a scrapbooking store!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229408912169037960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-5990723865516900862015-10-20T11:31:16.408+01:002015-10-20T11:31:16.408+01:00Yeah, it's hard finding safe places to just be...Yeah, it's hard finding safe places to just be young and sometimes noisy ... without people thinking you're a threat.Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-25558979440551710122015-10-20T11:29:56.502+01:002015-10-20T11:29:56.502+01:00Funny how people want the same things across the w...Funny how people want the same things across the world!Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-45016031706312466652015-10-19T21:24:09.172+01:002015-10-19T21:24:09.172+01:00That pin board is such a great idea! Sorry to hea...That pin board is such a great idea! Sorry to hear about the last steel plant closing down and the impact it will have in your community. We are quite well provided for where I live but I would like a ten pin bowling alley to be re-instated. We had one once but the David Lloyd fitness centre took over the building and the bowling alley closed down. There are not enough places for family entertainment and things for teenagers to do.Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-53840126928755727752015-10-19T19:04:48.201+01:002015-10-19T19:04:48.201+01:00What Cape Town needs ... hmmm ... craft shops! And...What Cape Town needs ... hmmm ... craft shops! And bookshops. And better drivers. :)Careenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363920821422869231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-39157845922891482502015-10-19T13:28:41.227+01:002015-10-19T13:28:41.227+01:00I was wondering if anyone would respond who felt t...I was wondering if anyone would respond who felt their town was doing OK - and here you are Rinda! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-37603194783993990802015-10-19T13:28:00.277+01:002015-10-19T13:28:00.277+01:00Oh H, certainly puts things into perspective.
Ca...Oh H, certainly puts things into perspective. <br /><br />Can't wait for you to get back to visiting real tea rooms. x Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-9456178245308598322015-10-19T13:26:02.463+01:002015-10-19T13:26:02.463+01:00So interesting to see how similar the responses in...So interesting to see how similar the responses in these comments are. Makes you wonder why town planners aren't on to it when it's clearly what people want.Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-636318377940164062015-10-19T13:24:49.929+01:002015-10-19T13:24:49.929+01:00Funny how bookshops, craft shops and cafes are top...Funny how bookshops, craft shops and cafes are top of the list in these responses ... completely giving ourselves away! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-3339089598922346712015-10-19T13:24:00.046+01:002015-10-19T13:24:00.046+01:00Thanks Sas. You are the *perfect* person to inject...Thanks Sas. You are the *perfect* person to inject some soul into that community centre! <br /><br />Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-23518092494739476722015-10-19T13:22:49.362+01:002015-10-19T13:22:49.362+01:00Our main town centre started providing some free p...Our main town centre started providing some free parking - am pretty sure it's helped. I know we often decide to 'pop into town' knowing we won't be charged extortionate amounts. Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-33152413386154525202015-10-19T13:21:15.647+01:002015-10-19T13:21:15.647+01:00Great idea! Great idea! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-37234701036068372872015-10-19T13:20:49.421+01:002015-10-19T13:20:49.421+01:00Thanks Linda :-)Thanks Linda :-)Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-55516110322028336742015-10-19T13:20:31.992+01:002015-10-19T13:20:31.992+01:00Ha! I'll see what I can do![We have to drive t...Ha! I'll see what I can do![We have to drive to find any places to eat [we don't live in the main town] - I always think it must feel like you're on holiday if you can just stroll to a restaurant! Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-220289049620943252015-10-19T13:18:44.688+01:002015-10-19T13:18:44.688+01:00I live in a smaller town, not quite the main town ...I live in a smaller town, not quite the main town where the gallery is, and I too was goign to say an indie tea room ... then I remembered there are 2 in the next small town along [about a 15 min walk] ... and I've not been to either! Maybe I should!Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-28101723646719552282015-10-19T13:16:34.296+01:002015-10-19T13:16:34.296+01:00I like a good supply of library books too. So I...I like a good supply of library books too. So I'm a member of 3 library regions and the one at work! Never short of reading material now!Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-69518854276843955262015-10-19T13:15:02.246+01:002015-10-19T13:15:02.246+01:00Do you know Sandie ... I didn't leave any resp...Do you know Sandie ... I didn't leave any response of my own! Probably should have!! <br /><br />I feel so fortunate to have a good set of shops [and Post Office] a short walk fom our house [around 7minutes if I'm feeling energetic!]Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-40081537852622283992015-10-19T13:13:14.811+01:002015-10-19T13:13:14.811+01:00I think our MP has had a baptism of fire with the ...I think our MP has had a baptism of fire with the steel works business - she was only elected in May and has had so much to handle. She's doing a great job. <br /><br />Our main town centre doesn't have an indie book shop either [there's a 2nd hand shop that takes uni books etc] but no indie. But we do have a cinema. [Around 20mins from home]Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-1556120264417152302015-10-18T22:39:29.722+01:002015-10-18T22:39:29.722+01:00We're pretty well provided for here, although ...We're pretty well provided for here, although we could use a good medical facility!<br />Nice post. I"ve been on hiatus but am popping back in to blog land.<br />Great to see you,<br />RindaMaria Ontiveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00120998825608732473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-59336071295189810122015-10-18T18:57:14.986+01:002015-10-18T18:57:14.986+01:00I remember only too well the steel plant closures ...I remember only too well the steel plant closures around Sheffield/Rotherham when I was little (so raw, it is, I have tears running down my cheeks: 2000 people without a job? My goodness). <br /><br />Hah, the place I live in! A functioning justice system, lower murder levels, schools, hospitals (the only hospital 'for the poor' has just closed its doors), parks, libraries....the list is endless...<br /><br />And on a lighter note? Bookshops, cafes, art galleries....<br /><br />A tea shop wouldn't go amiss (with cake, obvs!)....!!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-70752584927122493572015-10-18T18:20:08.336+01:002015-10-18T18:20:08.336+01:00That's a great post! I loved reading your com...That's a great post! I loved reading your comments and scanning the photos to see what you saw. My London suburb needs a cinema back. All that is left standing is the Grade 1 listed frontage ... it's been like for that since September 2008.<br />And secondary schools, oh how we need those ...<br />A craft shop ...<br />Decent free parking ...<br />Ad infinitum ... Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032490985687716495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-65189572383676934762015-10-18T16:49:11.030+01:002015-10-18T16:49:11.030+01:00Brilliant question. We need completely integrated ...Brilliant question. We need completely integrated education! J suggested we need fewer traffic lights, which is true, but now he's trying to think of something more positive. Better town planners? More bookshops! A Hobbycraft! There..we're getting into it now.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-22844605979651056562015-10-18T15:54:22.885+01:002015-10-18T15:54:22.885+01:00We also need Narwhals's (but really, what town...We also need Narwhals's (but really, what town doesn't?). <br /><br />We live in a new-build development in Berkshire and we are in desperate need of a corner shop (its the last thing to be constructed - eta sometime next summer). Also a doctor, and a cafe would be great! We have a community centre but its missing any kind of soul. Hmmm - you have inspired me to think a bit more creatively about how I can contribute to that...<br /><br />Moving here 18 month ago from London where every amenity was within walking distance, was quite a shock. But we had no real connection to nature there, and here, there is a forrest 10 metres from our back door. So while I am completely dependant on my car for all hunting and gathering, I much prefer it this way round.<br /><br />Fabulous post xxsaspetherickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152969812905015462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789689551731499139.post-27080932645905302842015-10-18T14:36:57.300+01:002015-10-18T14:36:57.300+01:00Love how you have made a post out of something mos...Love how you have made a post out of something most of us would just walk past. Go on what did you put? Was it zebra's? Or piles of books in column shapes?<br />We definitely DONT need takeaways, cafes or hairdressers, we have more than enough already. A really good craft shop would be nice, free parking would be REALLY good (other local towns have it and their town centres are MUCH better). <br />Actually more schools, doctors and dentists as several thousand houses are being built around the outskirts of Hucknall over the next few years (on top of the several thousand built in the last 5 or 6 years). And most are by neighbouring councils, but guess which town will be impacted by them? And very few of them are truly 'affordable'. Sorry I'm on a soapbox so shall leave before I dampen the joyous spirit of your post.Louise Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860243771854577774noreply@blogger.com