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10. The only time I've been on a bus is with you.

9. I'm not going to do it for you, you're a grown adult and I've just shown you the order to push the buttons in, go on, on you go.

8. It wouldn't let me fill out the form, they kept saying it's because you only get a UK birth certificate if you're born in the UK, but no-one told me.

7. They've got vacancies, I'm going for them.

6. When you're a child, you're after that type of validation.

5. You shouldn't be seen wearing those trousers outside of 1988.

4. Fish is most certainly the dish of the day, chippy tonight.

3. Mention that when you text her, that'll win her over.

2. Let's have pasta for tea, I've got some of that garlic bread too, can't beat it.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. Don't walk away from me, I love you Sandra, I mean Becky, Becky!

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10. It was coming straight towards me, I just froze.

9. There was Kate, Lauren and Sara, they went to Cavvy in the end.

8. You'd not know there were flowers inside by just looking.

7. Did you buy that tape I need, the really strong stuff, impossible to undo.

6. Less than I expected, but I was prepared to go higher.

5. She thinks she's indestructible, she hasn't a clue what people really think.

4. If you lengthen the nearest side, it should become symmetrical.

3. I'm avoiding meat and only really having salads and juices, I feel like I've so much more energy.

2. Don't tell the rest, but Claire is going for Sandra's job and she'll get it.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. Mark said marriage is about one person being in charge and the other dealing with it, it's a wonder he's single.

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Inside the Mechanics Institute

These photos from 2011 show the internal state of the Mechanics' Institute, including the installation of the tin roof by Swindon Borough Council.

These photos are dated 2010, showing the state of the building, with rotting timber, missing stairs and floors and a flooded basement.

Back to the Future on the Buses

Changes proposed by Thamesdown Transport see lots of what was old will be new again.

From the 31st May, the changes will include :

- The 1/1A will now resume it's previous cross-town routing, linking Covingham and Nythe with Middleleaze and Grange Park, which will see the number 2 vanish. This gives East Swindon a 10 minute frequency again, after it being cut down to 15 minutes, then upped to 12 minutes when it's been the number 2. Evening services will go back to a half-hour frequency.

- 13/14 are rerouted after 6pm and all day Sunday via Regent Circus for the new cinema.

- The 15 sees the last service from Wichelstowe withdrawn.

- The 17 and 18 see changes to give Penhill back a 10 minute frequency to Park North and the Park South service is reduced to half-hourly and extended to Coate Water.

- The 20 will be withdrawn as it does not cover it's cost. Strangely, for a bus that doesn't have enough passengers to pay for itself, the withdrawal of it is predicted to cause car park chaos for the GWH staff forced to drive.

All in all, the changes see lots of improvements, or a return to previous service levels, with some commercial flair by rerouting to take advantage of new destinations, but the withdrawal of the 20 is a necessary move, unless Swindon Borough Council want to increase subsidies, don't blame the bus company for it's loss.

Top Ten Things Overheard On Swindon's Buses Last Week ; 265

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10. There's so much dirt on all 7 of them, he can make them do what he likes.

9. We should say "no way" to it.

8. You could go to Primark, they've always got those pants, so cheap.

7. I'll fight you right now.

6. Haribo is never as satisfying after you've been eating it for a few minutes than before you started.

5. I did my best, but it wasn't enough for Sarah, she can go and work in Norwich if she wants then.

4. You'll just have to change twice like everyone else.

3. They need a load more casuals, I'll text Steve's number to you.

2. There's more heads of state in town than Lid Dems now.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. He got back in and his column sounds like the toady kid at school no-one liked.

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10. We've got all manner of sleeves here.

9. It was so bad, I wasn't sure if it was the flu or if it was a hangover.

8. You know when someone eats a McDonalds all their life and they're really skinny even though they eat so unhealthy?

7. They've taken everything, there were no legs left.

6. How much do you weigh after your hols?

5. It had gone all fizzy, it tasted disgusting.

4. How do you expect me to use these without the instructions?

3. You can't get there direct from Bristol so we're going to Juliana's mum's place.

2. It turns out I owe them £400, total con.

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. Bus full of Tories, I mean, it's even painted blue.

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10. Come at me fast and with purpose.

9. Coconut water is more overrated than a Green Party soundbite.

8. He's making a complete pig's ear of it.

7. Andy's not got a chance of hearing me over those headphones.

6. I think you're gonna make it, you've got three minutes,

5. The number 1 is your best bet, it's going half-hourly soon.

4. Did this bus even turn up yesterday?

3. It was so late that by the time we got to the main junction everyone who got on thought we were the next one.

2. Have you got two 10 pences I can borrow?

And the number one overheard phrase on Swindon's buses from last week is...

1. They said the future was paperless, I'm afraid I didn't get that memo.

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