tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376062892012-01-29T16:55:31.464ZThe Swindon Blog. For Small-Town Scandal. Keeping Swindon mis-informed, if it's Swindon Centred, it's Swindon Centric. - An XXtraordinary Blogger Award winner.Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-86184168329346922712012-01-29T16:42:00.003Z2012-01-29T16:55:31.476Z

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. The situation has become temporarily vacant.9. I ate all this arguing about small points, and it's all so small.8. There's an excuse for lethargy, but I can't be bothered to remember.7. Colin's persuasive way of speaking nearly won me over, but then I remembered.6. Really danced so

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. I'm trying to breathe, but having some difficulty.9. Everything is alright if I just forget about it.8. I've been driving for an hour and didn't realise I hadn't used all of them.7. Been waiting since 6 o'clock for him to come on duty and there's been no sign of him.6. On these all

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Don't fall down the front.9. I was waiting for the one behind, but then I saw you and realised my battery had died.8. It was built in 1894 in the same time it takes you to make a cup of tea.7. It's a joy to experience just how unaware Margaret is.6. There's no other man in the world

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-36069360628441161392012-01-29T15:38:00.004Z2012-01-29T15:48:38.810Z

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. With his height, I'm astonished it's actually an issue.9. The World's oldest-surviving pants suit.8. If it had mechanical-conversion, we'd be able to annoy twice as many people in that time.7. Basically, if I can get a big chicken, we're sorted till Monday.6. Suspects are high, we

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. There's a link there, haven't a clue what it is though.9. It's a tablet, you swallow it, don't try and go on Facebook with it.8. If there's leftovers, they'll be on the turn soon.7. Fireworks? At 9pm? What is this, North Korea?6. Let's move away from what you think you should buy and

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The spinning of the loss of Section 106 monies from North Swindon is now being called a gain (page 6 of the latest addition of the Link Magazine) by Swindon Borough Council Leader, Rod Bluh.But, we're all use to it, as followers of Swindon's shameful dalliance in council-funded wi-fi failure, Digital City Limited. Now the political spin used to debatable effect on that mess is being employed to

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-26684282581968122392011-12-31T17:06:00.004Z2011-12-31T17:17:55.622Z

The profile of Thamesdown Transport Managing Director Paul Jenkins by Barrie Hudson is an excellent piece on the person in charge of one of Swindon's most important companies.As Thamesdown is wholly-owned by Swindon Borough Council, it's good to know the person at the top is experienced in their industry and actually realises the fundamental civic importance of a public transport system.Swindon

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As the reasons for trying to persuade a developer to invest in a site can be in a constant state of flux, so can the accompanying political spin of the reasons for regeneration not happening.Seems the pendulum of reason for the Regent Circus development have swung so far one way, they've now swung towards the other.Readers may remember that the reason behind the delay was bats. But this article

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It seems strange that an MP (and before that a councillor) who champions many policies that impact young people should be so dismissive of a small-scale Parish decision on graffiti walls.In his Swindon Advertiser column of the 21st of October (yes, I'm a little behind!) Mr. Tomlinson dismisses the idea of legal graffiti walls since they didn't work at Mannington in 2001.Feedback to Swindon

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-43781116915549582802011-12-30T22:04:00.005Z2011-12-30T22:18:18.983Z

There might not be a shark at all, but that's not stopping some from throwing chum into the water.Back in October (yes, remember that?), there was a bizzare, non-story piece in the Swindon Advertiser, about the possible closure of Swindon's leisure centres.Mr. Brannan's quote, included many important points, but his finger came all of a fumble by untying the bow he was about to knot..."I can

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. There's no buses after 8 o'clock, that's it, we all go an hibernate for two days.9. The threat is actually far less than you perceive.8. For another year, I didn't send Christmas cards, beating the system.7. People will look at you funny, but people do that the rest of the year, so no

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. That relationship will sink, even without the interference of the iceberg.9. Stop muttering, what are you saying, we didn't buy the tissues?8. Drinking anything stronger than builder's tea should be made illegal.7. Bad people are attracted to Lindsay like a fly around horse-ends.6.

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Don't judge it until you're in possession of all your prejudices.9. I grew up watching violent cartoons, didn't turn me into a murderer, just an accountant.8. Watch out for that guy when we go over the humps.7. Make more money than me and you win the bet.6. This story isn't as ugly as

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-45338325393047367632011-12-29T21:24:00.003Z2011-12-29T21:30:11.402Z

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Don't ask me, I was asleep in the hallway.9. She wants the designer one, but we all know the sweat-shop priced one she'll be opening.8. Get a latte and try and enjoy it.7. It was released, then they withdrew it because it caused hives.6. Imagine for a moment that I'm actually here.5.

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. As far as they go, they're fine.9. It's with a heavy heart I say to you, it's my stop.8. You've let everyone and yourself down.7. I can hear your Mum screaming at you from town.6. Potatoes are good for two things only, crisps and crinkle-cut crisps.5. They do give change, you have to

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. She's unstable, did you see how she dressed yesterday?9. Bring your own tea tomorrow if you feel that strongly.8. Read what's bad in Heat magazine, then balance it up by reading the editorial in The Sun.7. Pink, fuzzy and warm, I'm really feeling sick now.6. Let's assess who you don't

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-75526551457129325662011-12-28T15:34:00.003Z2011-12-28T15:55:28.984Z

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Let's buy those chocolates, I like the nut ones.9. I've my eye on someone else, they're sitting at the front.8. Your pride is something no-one can take.7. It's got the soul of the devil, but does he have one?6. Let it move onto a better seat.5. She's wearing with the expectation

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Some just came along for the ride.9. There was an age barrier no-one could vault over.8. I've read the report, got people's opinions and have no further interest.7. From the shirt to the face, he still looked lost.6. Entirely out of her depth, but has no clue about it.5. That random

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. I think she left a message, but I wouldn't bother.9. Move over Fred Astaire, are you taking me dancing?8. It's either called lunch, dinner or tea.7. Practice a bit more and ring me afterwards.6. Take over is in the air, I'd start looking at moving to the Coventry office.5. So called '

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Did Swindon Borough Council know more about the Wi-Failed scheme (and how much danger the project, and the £400,000 of public money) were in? New details have emerged today of the botched attempt to bring free wi-fi to everywhere and everyone in the Borough.A month before a Scrutiny meeting in March this year, a councillor was briefed on the current state of Digital City.Swindon Centric Says ;

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Hold the line and I'll forget you're there.9. Don't forget about those shoes you left at mine.8. Pesto, that Jamie Oliver's is so highly priced.7. Sit back, relax and enjoy the raised tables.6. She said she'd never date a man who's eyebrows were bushier than hers.5. They've not moved

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-60289906775006389162011-10-09T19:36:00.004+01:002011-10-09T19:59:52.801+01:00

A 1981 VRT in Badgerline livery. 5531 (EWS 739W) at the Bristol Harbourside Rally in May. This picture is used with the kind permission or Rob McCaffery, who's excellent Transport Illustrated site is highly recommended, click here for more.Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Well it's big enough for the job at hand.9. I

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-66720303839216056152011-10-08T20:17:00.005+01:002011-10-08T20:46:05.042+01:00

The type of bus and colours seen on the Swindon and District bus fleet in Swindon, which was taken over by Stagecoach in the early nineties. Seen here in red and cream a Leyland Titan 110 (GNF 10V) at the Bristol Harbourside Rally in May. This picture is used with the kind permission or Rob McCaffery, who's excellent Transport Illustrated site is highly recommended, click here for more.Click here

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-4966914723004654842011-09-25T12:29:00.005+01:002011-09-26T13:16:03.276+01:00

One of Thamesdown's latest double deckers, at the Bristol Harbourside Rally in May. This picture by and used with the kind permission of Rob McCaffery, who's excellent Transport Illustrated site is highly recommended, click here for more.Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Dad's at home because he's been naughty and

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-55482764233773579842011-09-18T12:17:00.003+01:002011-09-18T12:44:35.892+01:00

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. If you can carry all that you've longer arms than me.9. He was dressed as a woman, but it wasn't Thursday, so I wasn't expecting it.8. Clive moved, Katy's got the big chair and I have a corner office with a spider plant.7. The pub isn't as nice as it use to be before they put the

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-58005778721200339032011-09-11T18:30:00.003+01:002011-09-11T18:47:23.899+01:00

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. He wants the key to house, it's not his.9. That's not how you make puff pastry, but she was taking no notice of me.8. I think we must wait until we have more information, then we can strike.7. Thanks to him I now have to spend the entire weekend rearranging my Great Aunt's cupboards

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Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week. 10. What the hell did he do, eat her chocolate? 9. It means less when you consider all that's happened before. 8. She was bloated over lunch, I was still starvin'. 7. He got the job, after a lengthly form to fill out and a pointless phone interview. 6. No, Steve's on til 7, then

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-11734656293915191732011-09-04T15:35:00.010+01:002011-09-04T20:25:11.113+01:00

As we recently learnt, the long-delayed Regent Circus development is now being held up due to bats roosting in the former Technical College building on the site next to Victoria Road. But could something far more business-like be a factor in the delay? Like one of the two developers going into administration? The Regent Circus scheme is being carried out by Ashfield Land and Parkridge

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-67149990734093901292011-09-02T18:28:00.003+01:002011-09-02T18:46:40.059+01:00

Yes, that's right, click here. Swindon Centric Says ; Armchair Auditors across town, you know who you are, raise a glass tonight. PS - Being vigilant, thorough and questioning isn't being politically opportunistic - it's democratically necessary.

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Part of Honda's award-winning advertising campaign on restarting car production after their recession shutdown at the South Marston plant. One of the main concerns of those opposing the Honda wind turbine plan has finally been exposed as non-applicable to a campaigner on the radio. As Swindon Centric pointed out after a bit of very light digging, the possibility of 'shadow flicker' by the

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-43143730697611861662011-08-30T13:02:00.003+01:002011-08-30T13:13:25.904+01:00

Pages Councillor Perkins? The automatic striking off of Swindon's wi-fi company (taken £400,000 of our money and showing us precious little for it) would have allowed answers to questions to be buried for ever. Mr Richard Symonds has written and objected to the striking off, which will now be postponed until the end of February. Swindon Centric Says ; Coming soon, those long-overdue Digital

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-67951806366660314852011-08-29T20:41:00.004+01:002011-08-29T21:05:39.138+01:00

As recently as April, the leader of Swindon Borough Council was insistent that the failed wi-fi scheme was to come good. In a pre-election interview with Swindon 105.5, he helpfully explained the scheme and how it would all be well. Swindon Centric Says ; Good thing we've not seen anything really bad happen, like the company become dormant, the 'investors' do nothing, the founder of the

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-34369721501055323632011-08-29T12:03:00.005+01:002011-08-29T12:35:25.547+01:00

No, they didn't claim credit for this one. Selective memory 'Swindrome' strikes again in Swindon! This time, the Lib Dems repeatedly claimed credit for installing the Kingshill Crossing has been found to be wrong. Swindon Centric Says ; Looks like Swindon's Lib Dems will have to look at their own achievements in the area to use in next year's election leaflets, which include... well... they

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-89442158802187118202011-08-28T12:17:00.005+01:002011-08-28T13:04:00.710+01:00

The scene on Lexington Avenue, New York, yesterday with a reflection of the Chrysler Building on an empty bus lane. All public transport, subways, buses, trains and ferries shut down yesterday at noon in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week. 10. It's pasta, it's not going to

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Cast your mind back to March last year, and to a sparse House of Commons chamber, then MP for Swindon South, Anne Snelgrove, raised the questions about the wi-fi scheme for Swindon that's now dead. Her words are as relevant now as they were nearly 18 months ago. Swindon Centric Says ; Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, MPs for Swindon North and South, what are you waiting for? Where's the

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The company Swindon Borough Council residents funded to the tune of £400,000, is in the process of being wound-up. Click on the above image for a bigger version of the winding-up order from Companies House. Swindon Centric Says ; Cue spinning that this was all part of the plan and a 'potential investor' is soon to announce... No flowers.

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The view down Rolleston Street towards the proposed Regent Circus development. The saga of pulling down the former Swindon College building in Regent Circus has moved onto bats, democracy and a dateless phase. The last few years have been filled with promises of demolition dates, all of which have been missed. Now Council Leader Rod Bluh has dispensed with a demolition date (very wise), but

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Repairs to the splaying concrete on the exit delivery ramp appears to be complete, with painting part-way through. Regular readers will recall the story from last year about the dodgy-looking state of the delivery ramps of Swindon's Brunel Centre, it's nearly taken a year, but it would appear that Brunel Centre owners CIT Group (a private equity company) have invested in repairs. Swindon

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Swindon Borough Council is about to take ownership of The Bulldog pub in Walcot, in anticipation of demolition for redevelopment. No plan is forthcoming from the council for the future of the site. The purchase of the pub is part of a desire to redo the entire Sussex Square area. The fewest of details about the plan are that a supermarket may be to go on the site. Swindon Centric Says ;

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The sculpture at night, with waves of colour traveling vertically from base to top, very impressive. The first Gateway Beacon Sculpture to be installed in College Street, the other being in Edgeware Road, has been quietly lit up without ceremony. Though the majority of people passing through during daylight may not see the light display, it really is something to see. Here it is as the light

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Something as boring and everyday as the minutes to a meeting can reveal the most extraordinary of things. In Swindon's case, this includes the whereabouts of the Section 106 monies from the developments in North Swindon. The minutes from the Haydon Wick Parish Council Meeting of Tuesday 16th August confirm a few things ; - The processes surrounding Section 106 monies are not transparent. From

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The twists in Swindon's dalliance into publicly-funded wi-fi takes a further twist with today's news that former Digital City (the company charged with rolling out a wi-fi mesh throughout Swindon Borough using public money) Director Rikki Hunt filed for bankruptcy on 8th of March this year. Swindon Centric Says ; Millions of questions for Councillor Garry Perkins, the Director of Digital City

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10. I love Ryvita so much, it's cracking. 9. There's only so many times you can watch a circling pigeon for entertainment. 8. Your use of the word perspicacity is intriguing to me. 7. I have the key and you've got the security code. 6. You seem sure of his guilt, he's not a looter you know? 5. A set of those scales were hidden behind a pillar, so I used them. 4. Why risk your livelihood

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-89875448252602794732011-08-19T19:01:00.005+01:002011-08-19T19:12:45.794+01:00

Work on Swindon's railway station forecourt will start within a few weeks after contracts were signed on the £1.75 million scheme. The plan will include a far-greater pedestrian space, smaller taxi rank, the return of the Jubilee Clock to the town centre after being cleaned and repaired and greenery. Swindon Centric Says ; The amount of money is relatively small, but will make a big difference

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-49202134123221862592011-08-19T18:25:00.004+01:002011-08-19T18:56:28.590+01:00

Swindon seems to be finally getting to grips with it's heritage, in small ways, and the coat of arms that use to stand guard over Thamesdown Transport's Corporation Street depot wasn't lost as was thought, but survives. The piece is in a delicate state, but is safe. Plus, the rails that were in the floor of the Corporation Street depot, when it was used for Swindon's trams, were taken up and

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-41794515502167769552011-08-19T18:01:00.003+01:002011-08-19T18:16:56.082+01:00

Swindon's literary son, Richard Jefferies is to gain a piece of long-overdue official appreciation on Monday in the form of something he would have been wholly in favour of, a footpath. Led by our town's regeneration company, Forward Swindon, a simple footpath linking Coate Water with the Richard Jefferies will be formally opened by Mayor Ray Ballman. The footpath is part of a longer-term plan

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-89497667961881984802011-08-16T17:02:00.004+01:002011-08-16T17:46:02.039+01:00

Is there something strange, in your neighbourhood? Who ya gonna call? StreetSmart, that's who! Some areas of Swindon are looking decidedly grubby, an increase in the amount of graffiti that's lingering for far longer than it should, overgrown paths and cycle tracks and litter. But Swindon Borough provides services to rectify all these. If there's graffiti on your house, you can have it

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-38016226828788204192011-08-16T16:20:00.004+01:002011-08-16T16:56:23.464+01:00

The decision on whether to allow houses to be built near Coate Water will be made at a planning hearing which is due to start in Bristol on Tuesday 15th November. Swindon Centric Says ; Is Coate Water as we know it living on borrowed time?

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First Great Western, Swindon's rail company that operates throughout our region, has some of the most crowded peak time services in the country. According to the latest set of Department for Transport figures, of the 10 most overcrowded trains last Spring, 6 are operated by First Great Western and two of those services call at Swindon. Of the 10 most overcrowded trains last Autumn, all 10 are

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-22014025410477222662011-08-14T16:47:00.007+01:002011-08-23T19:06:07.143+01:00

Twitter has become the latest tool in communicating news and reaction to the news. But the revolution in communication is passing some of Swindon's most prominent names by. Swindon Borough Council has a small collection of twitter accounts, but are infrequently used. The regeneration arm of the Borough Council, Forward Swindon, had a twitter account that was updated up until around a year ago,

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-9180423554439492722011-08-14T15:21:00.003+01:002011-08-14T15:36:40.215+01:00

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week. 10. He used to make models out of mashed potato. 9. There's salad in the fridge, but that's not a meal. 8. Keep going and I'm sure you'll show her pants to be the designer fakes they are. 7. When we get home I'm locking it in the cupboard, we're never using it again. 6. Sarah's

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-34223720588259421442011-08-09T21:54:00.003+01:002011-08-09T22:15:19.521+01:00

The Coate building decision is now in the hands of officials in Bristol, the Core Strategy response stunned the council, so now's time to step back and consider the bigger picture. Swindon needs to expand, for a collection of reasons, but sustainability is increasingly coming to the fore. Is now the time for Swindon to seek to designate land as 'common land' and prevent development or

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-82618963036062199842011-08-08T19:14:00.004+01:002011-08-09T21:52:40.095+01:00

The first part of the massive Union Square development for the Fleming Way/Corporation Street area is delayed whilst the plans are fine-tuned before being submitted. Muse, the developer for the area are working on something called 'design development', altering the arrangement and appearance of the buildings of the scheme. Swindon Centric Says ; So we wait til autumn and hold our breath.

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-32290088286409130582011-08-07T21:56:00.007+01:002011-08-08T19:12:25.942+01:00

Does the dictatorial role played by David Bamber remind you of anyone? The plan to build a school at Croft in Old Town makes no sense to anyone except, you've guessed it, the ruling councillors at the top of Swindon Borough Council. The school would be in an established part of Swindon, so the roll of pupils would be bussed in from other parts of town (which the council has tried to cut down

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-40543623343803608712011-08-07T20:48:00.003+01:002011-08-07T21:07:35.220+01:00

Click here for the original at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Funding is now a dirty word.9. I want more for less, how did you know?8. This isn't worth the screen it's written on.7. It's typical she's got one of those, it's the only place she shops.6. For the indoors I though a teal for the TV wall and an aqua for the rest.5. Hating that song

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-35045550587326708832011-08-07T17:12:00.005+01:002011-08-07T20:35:23.655+01:00

Proposals to dot Swindon with a set of high-tech waste-to-energy plants has raised far more questions than answers.The most concerned are the residents of Oakhurst, who have been informed that the Tadpole Farm housing plan contains a proposal to build such a facility. So you'd expect a flurry of public exhibitions, an open dialogue with community groups and residents? But this is Swindon and we

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-27580147407662977032011-08-02T22:24:00.006+01:002011-08-02T22:38:54.964+01:00

With the trial of switching off lights along various stretches of roads in East and West Swindon, those included have been furnished with the above yellow signs.So why doesn't the sign state the truth? The reason for the switch-off is to save money, the environmental benefit, as virtuous as it is, is simply an added bonus from Swindon Borough Council's point of view.Swindon Centric Says ; Who

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-2012621142486245052011-08-02T21:05:00.006+01:002011-08-02T21:38:34.044+01:00

The will to prevent the former Corn Exchange and Locarno in Old Town from slipping down the abyss of Mechanics'-derelict proportions seems to have gained a few more footholds in recent weeks.A meeting between the council and the developer will happen on Tuesday of next week (9th) to whittle-down a set of options to a few that suit both parties that can then form the bulk of a new planning

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-63867381076866925632011-08-02T20:26:00.004+01:002011-08-02T20:58:24.909+01:00

The huge response received by Swindon Borough Council on the Core Strategy has stunned the Council.After the extension of the deadline for consultation, a flurry of late submissions on Coate were expected, but nothing on this scale. The majority areas that will have been received will concern the Tadpole Farm development, the Coate Water area development and the Eastern Development Area. The EDA

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-10001876498383680982011-08-02T18:49:00.006+01:002011-08-02T20:03:18.904+01:00

A closed Bristol Street as work takes place on a Saturday in September last to dismantle the sagging North roof of the Mechanics' InstituteThe air over Swindon is thick with claim and counterclaim regarding the latest plan for the Mechanics' Institute.Swindon Borough Council has been in discussions with the Prince's Regeneration Trust since 2010 about getting something done with the Railway

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-12220641427646527472011-08-01T23:50:00.009+01:002011-08-02T01:12:10.282+01:00

Honda's award winning 2010 billboard campaign, to signify the reopening of the Swindon plant was a massive public show of support and thanks to Swindon after the shutdown caused by the recession.The issue of Honda being allowed to install turbines at it's South Marston plant seems to become a cloak with which to wear late at night and stalk the dreams of the local populace, if the words of some

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-27654736325846614902011-08-01T21:19:00.005+01:002011-08-01T23:34:48.254+01:00

The allegation of bad conduct by the former leader of the Labour Group in Swindon has been dropped by Councillor Perkins, the Deputy Leader of Swindon Borough Council.The allegation related to the release of a document about the Mechanics' Institute, for which basis was paper-thin at best. Since the document with the details which some deemed confidential, was discussed at a council meeting that

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-25489827941595380132011-08-01T18:44:00.008+01:002011-08-01T19:41:25.216+01:00

For fellow Twittee (still think that's wrong) @Runnin4u, and in answer to the question, the bus in question in 'The Mummy Returns' is an AEC Regent III, details here Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. If they build it I'll have to send my washing to a cleaner, and, well, you've seen my pants...

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-29837740311126792962011-08-01T18:16:00.005+01:002011-08-01T18:34:50.847+01:00

Milton Road back in the day, not sure which one though, maybe a Tuesday? Looks like a Tuesday.Swindonian's heading home on the evening commute would do well to avoid the centre of town as Milton Road has been shut to repair a burst water main.Swindoncentric Says ; A tip of the hat to fellow Twittee (seriously doubt that's correct) @KatarenaJ for the tweet alert. Other jokes/conspiracy theories

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-37380371702084244862011-07-29T00:20:00.005+01:002011-07-29T01:08:06.710+01:00

The site of the currently-being-built temporary urban park, back in April 2005, with the demolition of the Post Office well underway.Despite putting his face as that which thought of the idea for the Fleming Way park, Deputy Council Leader Councillor Perkins is wrong.He didn't think of the idea, as Komadori has said, the idea has it's origins from former Councillor Young and was floated by the

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-20630964480650322842011-07-27T23:05:00.003+01:002011-07-27T23:17:08.006+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Security is such a joke, I actually started laughing when they told me.9. Are you the one who's responsible for the shoes she's wearing?8. Sarah told Carol who told Martina and then someone decided to send me a memo about it.7. You seem to be forgetting I'm on my

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-13064870483350745432011-07-18T16:11:00.003+01:002011-07-18T16:38:37.808+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Take back what you owe me and we'll call it almost even.9. It floated right over, then drifted towards the factory and started to drop down behind the trees.8. Malcolm is slightly more inclined to make stuff up than you'd think.7. She's had pieces shaved off her leg

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-66072242614758586132011-07-12T16:45:00.008+01:002011-08-31T21:00:25.763+01:00

One of the Westmill Wind Farm turbines turning on an early summer evening in 2008 having just been commissioned. The decision on whether to build wind turbines at the Honda plant will be made at tonight's Planning Committee meeting. There seem to be two main objections to the turbines, firstly the size with each being 393 feet, the second is 'shadow flicker' (not that's not a

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-80472263447435735662011-07-12T15:34:00.005+01:002011-07-12T16:11:52.997+01:00

A piece of culture-jamming, with a rogue piece of poetry masquerading as an official Poem on the Underground. Spotted on a Bakerloo Line service in 2003.Swindon Centric would like to make all our loyal readers (and those disloyal cads that have stumbled on the blog!) aware of the Domestic Cherry team, a poetry collective with more verses than a church hymn book.Swindon Centric Says ; As has been

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-35810122982772697092011-07-11T22:14:00.010+01:002011-07-11T22:21:48.265+01:00

Good thing it wasn't this!The excellent blog by Swindon Advertiser columnist Graham Carter has a habit of throwing up true Swindon gems and this latest post is no exception.A case of a well, whisky and water.Swindon Centric Says ; I couldn't have resisted trying it too Graham!

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-50062582568091220762011-07-11T21:10:00.006+01:002011-07-11T21:41:07.845+01:00

Thanks to the efforts of TalkSwindon, Swindon has a busy, feisty, and wide-ranging platform for political and current affairs debate.A new blogger has emerged on the Borough scene, former Swindon South Labour MP Anne Snelgrove has a new blog on all things politics and town, hitting the ground running with a statistical post about Job Seeker's Allowance and GCSE results that's generated a lot of

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-46522158167065170232011-07-11T17:05:00.006+01:002011-07-11T22:26:26.044+01:00

What it use to look like in 1956.The end of the 4 day public exhibition at the Oasis on the first part of the Great Western Way Highway Improvements for the Bruce Street Bridges junction has seen the information now available online.The first option has the four roundabouts replaced with a main one, but with full-time signalisation (such a great nerdy word!) of the entire junction, but with an

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-59489006216850233542011-07-10T14:23:00.003+01:002011-07-10T14:56:21.177+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. It's time you had your party frock on and not your overall.9. With heels like that, I'm not surprised you've got a look like that on your face.8. Never have I met such a cheeky monkey.7. I'm not getting off there, these jeans wouldn't be welcome south of the dual

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-8212450737477844942011-07-06T21:33:00.003+01:002011-07-06T21:46:52.756+01:00

The link between art and public transport is well known and Swindon will be practicing just that on Saturday, with a dedicated bus service for the Big Arts Day.Swindon Borough-owned Thamesdown Transport will be running a special service, the 1X every 20 minutes from Fleming Way to Lydiard Park from 12pm until 3pm and from 4.40pm until 7.40pm. Return services will depart Wilmot Close (just outside

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-67137745570613201242011-07-06T12:04:00.004+01:002011-07-06T12:13:08.819+01:00

Another week, another announcement of 'jam soon' from Swindon's pathetic wi-fi dalliance.Yeah, usual thing 'money will come within days', or 'maybe soon', big shiny investor we won't name, jam tomorrow, JAM TOMORROW!Swindon Centric Says ; Huge hat-tip to the Swindon Advertiser for showing it's respect for this 'news' by burying it on page 25 of today's edition, exactly where it deserves to be!

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-44105043150901694992011-07-05T16:08:00.005+01:002011-07-05T16:33:48.505+01:00

Predictions of cracks in the coalition have been doing the rounds since last May and the long-look forward to the next general election has already started.As reported in the Swindon Advertiser, the former MP for Swindon South, Anne Snelgrove, is in the selection process for the Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency.Swindon Centric Says ; Anne and Robert, it'll be a

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-91416365083137316932011-07-04T20:47:00.006+01:002011-07-04T20:58:57.829+01:00

With the main work on the Mechanics' Institute now over, the traffic changes, namely the diverting of all West Swindon (and West of Swindon) buses can now be easily tweaked to improve services.The current situation sees all town-bound services use the Church Place and Bristol Street route, with all outbound heading along Faringdon Road and Park Lane, due to the narrowing of the roadway with the

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-78030808964377388902011-07-04T16:47:00.003+01:002011-07-04T17:15:53.393+01:00

The charge towards smartcard ticketing for public transport is being led in Swindon by Thamesdown Transport after the operator decided to move it's concessionary travel scheme onto smartcards.Thamesdown is going to make the concessionary travel scheme readable by it's new ticketing system in the same way it's network card works.Swindon Centric Says ; The inter-operability aspect is key, as

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-35898400266780905182011-07-03T14:32:00.009+01:002011-07-03T15:17:42.495+01:00

A bit of whiz-bang celebrity juice is exactly what Swindon's town centre needs, according to Swindon North MP Justin Tomlinson's column from 3rd June, via Mary Portas.Swindon Centric spotted an interesting piece in Private Eye several weeks ago (checking for all the column inches Swindon was taking up that week) that Portas' consultancy Yellow Doors works with shopping centre owner and operator,

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-37031064397954038202011-07-03T12:07:00.003+01:002011-07-03T12:41:00.888+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. She appears shorter in person, which is quite an achievement at the grand height of 4 ft 2.9. Excuse me Madam.8. It's been reported to us that all the stripy ones have gone, that man's not going to be happy.7. There was me thinking she was a vegetarian, simply

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-20137423662685517082011-07-02T22:53:00.003+01:002011-07-02T23:18:13.691+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. I make it my business to know everyone's business, it's a great business.9. It's all rocking on the top deck.8. The air conditioning gave up about Covingham.7. All the stuff's from Ikea, including the pasta.6. Well lamb is in season right now, not that the chef

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-49672022648144277612011-07-02T22:33:00.003+01:002011-07-02T22:52:28.386+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Stop asking questions, all will become clear.9. I need to go and see him, I really don't want to unless I'm drunk.8. They're planning on reducing the planning department by 20 percent, considering their are only 2 people working in it, is going to be interesting.7.

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-56150132199245410822011-07-02T18:58:00.003+01:002011-07-02T19:13:08.279+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. He sat in the corner, made conversation with a few people he didn't know, and avoided eye contact.9. There's not enough forgiveness in the entire world to make me be reasonable to him again.8. The framework document's been published and no bugger's going to read it

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-20968501587037305672011-07-02T18:43:00.003+01:002011-07-02T18:56:46.123+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Don't shout that loudly, my head will shatter.9. He stumbled into the wheelie bin at 2.45, don't know where he is now.8. All the trees have gone, now they're filling it in.7. There's that creepy guy, it's my aim to creep him out.6. He went all the way there and came

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-39909637968307002322011-07-02T17:37:00.003+01:002011-07-02T17:45:40.682+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. It's as if the guy is taking an evening class in how to act weird.9. Excuse me Sir, have you seen my goldfish?8. Oh, lucky!7. I think it was a particularly poor shower.6. Seems vibrant enough, but I bet I'm the only one who thinks so.5. Just because I've got good

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-14149998723802870832011-07-02T17:21:00.003+01:002011-07-02T17:31:22.448+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. It's what I spend my life doing, filing.9. I think she's finally realised she's more useless than a LibDem in a cabinet position.8. I can do exciting things, I'm sat on the backseat, see.7. Sarah always gets cucumbers and courgettes mixed up, rather awkward when she

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-49105666354620099482011-07-02T17:05:00.003+01:002011-07-02T17:17:56.425+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. I need a doctor, but not him.9. I gave him that money last week, he's losing it.8. It was well rad.7. Did you not think the blue one fitted better than the one with the spots?6. It'll take patience, know what that is?5. Wish I could play the trombone, I'd love a big

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-49116357703891713842011-06-18T16:43:00.003+01:002011-06-18T17:40:57.094+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Be a good lad and go home.9. I can read the report, unless you have something to add, it's all there in black and white.8. Mr. Richardson has been there all morning talking about percentages.7. Moving my feet will only make this shopping go all over the floor.6. A

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-27825476321784088362011-06-12T16:19:00.005+01:002011-06-12T16:32:01.487+01:00

200 not out!Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. It's dirty and underhand, I love it.9. Don't know her, but I've heard about what she did at Longs last week.8. Martin refused to listen and now so do I.7. I left over 10 years ago, feels like yesterday.6. The manly thing to do is admit nothing and

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-22565381814939571702011-06-12T16:08:00.004+01:002011-06-12T16:31:20.718+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. It's woman and not girl.9. I want them to go after the nuts.8. You can't attack someone on policy, it's got to be on personality.7. I left my brolly on the number 16, I think the NHS have it.6. All I could hear was 'I don't like it', then I walked out.5. Can you all

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-61672799451192165962011-06-12T15:56:00.002+01:002011-06-12T16:08:15.041+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. We're pushing on this and I insist it's what everyone wants.9. It's back down to where it was before the bubble.8. Standard is a word that has new meaning.7. I suspect it won't come out until it's too late.6. She needs shoes she can carry.5. I'd like my change back

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-84887388638494079332011-06-07T22:08:00.005+01:002011-06-07T22:13:46.984+01:00

Unconfirmed reports are that Swindon Borough Council's Planning Committee has turned down the application to build on land near Coate Water.Swindon Centric : A great big, massive hand to those who voted against the building, Councillor Dale Heenan, in charge of the committee, well-bloody-done Sir!

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-70298140350568084462011-04-28T15:37:00.003+01:002011-04-28T16:11:04.772+01:00

Major changes to Swindon buses services will result in entire areas of town without services on evenings and Sundays from June.Who's responsible for this change? Profiteering bus companies? No, your own, they-work-for-you, Swindon Borough Council.Council subsidies being withdrawn almost entirely (which has never happened to this degree before) will leave some areas will no services after eight in

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-14043414510455775832011-04-26T22:08:00.004+01:002011-04-26T22:51:00.669+01:00

Swindon Borough Council's dalliance with Digital City and it's promises the morning after have, for a 3rd time, made the 'Rotten Boroughs' column of Private Eye magazine.This is on top of last week's news that the wi-fi had won an award. Strangely, when the Adver's Adam Kula (a massive tip of the hat to him, as he's hit the ground running in terms of reporting the town's politics) tried to

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-30065146450133705552011-04-14T20:42:00.005+01:002011-04-14T21:07:05.838+01:00

In the most naff move seen since someone paired Mick Fleetwood and Sam Fox to host an awards show, the Conservatives in Swindon have begun to eat themselves, it's official!The Adver have been informed that the Swindon Tories are to lodge a formal complaint about Labour Group leader Derique Montaut, as the embarrassing report on English Heritage's assessment of the Council's urgent works on the

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-35413103919995636962011-04-10T15:17:00.003+01:002011-04-10T16:05:26.959+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. He dances better than he talks.9. I've never seen a girl like that, I literally have no opinion at all on her outfit.8. No, don't change it until the drop, it's sick.7. The 5th one keeps being rumoured all over online, what more can they do?6. I told him he can't

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-71242345868295645172011-04-03T19:35:00.004+01:002011-04-03T20:03:19.638+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Hey na na, what's my name... Barbara.9. It's lighter for a whole hour more and I'm still stuck in a windowless box.8. You need a better plan, because this one's more useless than an ethical foreign policy.7. Don't encourage that cat, we don't need another one.6. I

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-946976552976916752011-04-01T21:35:00.003+01:002011-04-01T21:42:59.199+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. A push and shove job, come on.9. Greatest British movie ever made?8. There's so much froth I could open a cappuccino bar.7. There's an unknown number on the top deck.6. Whalebridge will gridlock the entire side of the town centre.5. I'm trying not to panic, but I

Swindoncentricnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37606289.post-7964624202907966052011-04-01T21:28:00.004+01:002011-04-01T21:43:32.052+01:00

Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. I can see the rich people from my house.9. I was going to catch the earlier one, but I woke up 5 minutes after it had gone.8. Is the blue part of the pattern?7. As long as it rhymes, you've got a marketing jingle.6. But I don't know who that is.5. Fry off the sauce,

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Click here for the original and still the best at this brilliant idea, here's our own version for Swindon's buses from last week.10. Hope it gets driven away, it's so loud.9. The character he pretends to be is more irritating than him normally.8. Politicians just have to care less about trying to keep their job.7. He's no longer the Chief Executive, I think Sooty replaces him.6. They'll try and

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