Big Red Rich Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Really struggling with travelers where I live at the moment, taken over a farmers field having removed the gate to get in. Can anyone give me a reasoned argument as to why these individuals seem to be above the law? All with these giant motor homes for their caravans and brand new bmw's mercs and range rovers etc yet just heap misery on land owners. I mean if you want to live in a caravan then what's wrong with a campsite like the rest of us???? I just don't get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Really struggling with travelers where I live at the moment, taken over a farmers field having removed the gate to get in. Can anyone give me a reasoned argument as to why these individuals seem to be above the law? All with these giant motor homes for their caravans and brand new bmw's mercs and range rovers etc yet just heap misery on land owners. I mean if you want to live in a caravan then what's wrong with a campsite like the rest of us???? I just don't get it... Had 2 sets of travellers on my road. The first lot were very stereotypical. They dug down to the water pipes so no one in the road had any pressure, dogs that crapped everywhere and thieving kids. The 2nd lot were an eyesore but the month they were there were the friendliest neighbours we've ever had. Always said hello, chats about my motorbike and were perfectly happy to lend us gardening tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Think you might live near me BRR...., it's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Is this Thornbury related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Really struggling with travelers where I live at the moment, taken over a farmers field having removed the gate to get in. Can anyone give me a reasoned argument as to why these individuals seem to be above the law? All with these giant motor homes for their caravans and brand new bmw's mercs and range rovers etc yet just heap misery on land owners. I mean if you want to live in a caravan then what's wrong with a campsite like the rest of us???? I just don't get it... They've got away with shit for years. No surprise that when forced labourers (slaves) are freed in the UK it is usually these scum who've held them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Think you might live near me BRR...., it's ridiculous. Is this Thornbury related? Yes Dave, in Thornbury. You local Ned? All kicking off here at the moment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ah not Thornbury here, but also being affected here. Nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dziekanowski Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 There in Bradley Stoke aswell at the mo, caravans trying to park local leisure centre car park yesterday . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Have the police been informed? They should be able to move them on within 7 days I think. (NB it's been a long time since I did a police exam so don't quote me on timescales). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 http://m.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/13361314.___Aggressive____travellers_remove_gate_and_pitch_up_on_Thornbury_farm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 The ones I've ever come across have always been Utter filthy scum with little regard for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 We had some that went from one place to the next for best part of a year where we live (Harlow in Essex). This time last year they were everywhere, they now have an injunction that stops any "traveller" from pitching up. Bear in mind there are two legal sites here already. If BCC pull their finger out, they could I would imagine do the same. Wouldn't count on that..... It is a long process, which was helped by national media coverage. Phone police, council and get as many people involved as possible and don't stop. If enough people moan they have to do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Had 2 sets of travellers on my road. The first lot were very stereotypical. They dug down to the water pipes so no one in the road had any pressure, dogs that crapped everywhere and thieving kids. The 2nd lot were an eyesore but the month they were there were the friendliest neighbours we've ever had. Always said hello, chats about my motorbike and were perfectly happy to lend us gardening tools. And that's the problem. Some are scum and some are OK. Who wants to take the risk on having them camp down the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Yes Dave, in Thornbury. You local Ned? All kicking off here at the moment.. There were some up by me in Alveston about a month/month and a half ago, for something like a week or two. Perhaps it's the same ones who've moved down your way? Edit: The article (above) confirms it's the same folk. *******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 There were some up by me in Alveston about a month/month and a half ago, for something like a week or two. Perhaps it's the same ones who've moved down your way? Edit: The article (above) confirms it's the same folk. *******. Thornbury has a history of problems with them and growing up there I remember some pretty nasty incidents. A lad i knew got held up at a cash point with a knife several years ago. I guess the area is an easy target because its near the bridge and a rural area but with plenty of stuff to steal. I feel sorry for the farmers and I actually know of the lad who is quoted in that article and they are a great family. I guess the best advice is be a bit more vigilant but don't speak to or confront them because that's not going to achieve anything. The authorities can deal with things eventually its just a shame there is so much bureaucracy blocking them from doing anything quickly. But yeah, most of them are utter scum bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thornbury has a history of problems with them and growing up there I remember some pretty nasty incidents. A lad i knew got held up at a cash point with a knife several years ago. I guess the area is an easy target because its near the bridge and a rural area but with plenty of stuff to steal. I feel sorry for the farmers and I actually know of the lad who is quoted in that article and they are a great family. I guess the best advice is be a bit more vigilant but don't speak to or confront them because that's not going to achieve anything. The authorities can deal with things eventually its just a shame there is so much bureaucracy blocking them from doing anything quickly. But yeah, most of them are utter scum bags. I bet we have all encountered the same ones, I grew up in pilning/beach and they constantly caused issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Time to get the shit spreader out in the field I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBlockExile Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 My Mother in law is a traveller - she went to Easton in Gordano once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 My Mother in law is a traveller - she went to Easton in Gordano once. And they'm funny in that Gordandol. mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I bet we have all encountered the same ones, I grew up in pilning/beach and they constantly caused issues. I also grew up in Pilning and there were some on the way to the primary school and they were fine. But those who came along temperilory were pretty much a guaranteed bunch of nasty *****s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I also grew up in Pilning and there were some on the way to the primary school and they were fine. But those who came along temperilory were pretty much a guaranteed bunch of nasty *****s. Every time the come to portishead they get moved on in about 2 hours, it's handy having the police hq in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Every time the come to portishead they get moved on in about 2 hours, it's handy having the police hq in town That's where you'd win and we'd lose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Tell them that there's a nice bit of land at Ashton Vale that they can use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Tell them that there's a nice bit of land at Ashton Vale that they can use No, we need that land to start building on soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 No, we need that land to start building on soon Don't tell the dog emptiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 These pikey bastards have just pulled back up here in Alveston. Should be moved along quick enough (hopefully)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Don't tell the dog emptiers They already know and didn't object Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 These pikey bastards have just pulled back up here in Alveston. Should be moved along quick enough (hopefully)! Yep seen that, bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I thought this was a non football forum? Why are people talking about the gas....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I thought this was a non football forum? Why are people talking about the gas....... They play football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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