RedRaw Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Billie Piper, Melinda Messsenger, Mark Lamarr……..it’s a cultural hotbed Edited June 27, 2021 by RedRaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. Melinda Messenger, Billie Piper & Mark Lamarr......... They deserve everything that's coming to them! Looks like @RedRaw types quicker than me! Edited June 27, 2021 by cider hoss rules 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. Billie Piper, Julian Clary, Mark Lamarr......it gets worse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 46 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Swindon to bid for city status under Platinum Jubilee plans - BBC News It`s not just the football club that have delusions of grandeur. Swindon a city? Really? Stop it you're embarrassing me now! Kick that silly idea into touch now just like when it was mentioned in 2012. lots of green spaces parks etc, lots of new houses to choose from on the outside of the town, plenty of jobs irrespective if Honda closing, population close to a quarter of a million but a dump in and around the Town centre. City status no way but then again Newport has it so you never know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 The Swindon councillors are hoping that gaining city status will stop it being a soulless hell-hole. Unfortunately, it will take far more than that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Good things about Swindon 1. Diana Dors was born in Swindon but was wise enough to leave 2. Shaun Taylor left Swindon to come to Bristol City Bad things about Swindon All other statements relating to Swindon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, Ring said: Good things about Swindon 1. Diana Dors was born in Swindon but was wise enough to leave 2. Shaun Taylor left Swindon to come to Bristol City Bad things about Swindon All other statements relating to Swindon Wise enough to change he surname too. Born Diana Fluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: The birthplace of GWR, XTC is from there. Um, can't think of anything else. XTC were from Chippenham I think. How can Swindon be a city when 1, they don't have a cathedral and 2, their town centre is a run down hovel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77 punk Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 xtc were from swindon, andy partridge is a musical genius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Only 2 decent things have come from Swindon: ¶ Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) ¶ Arkell's BBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: XTC were from Chippenham I think. How can Swindon be a city when 1, they don't have a cathedral and 2, their town centre is a run down hovel? XTC are all Swindon. But yes, as @Shaun Taylor says there is no basis for Swindon becoming a city. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrob Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Swindon to bid for city status under Platinum Jubilee plans - BBC News It`s not just the football club that have delusions of grandeur. Swindon a city? Really? Aiden Flint can answer that Edited June 27, 2021 by redrob 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: XTC are all Swindon. But yes, as @Shaun Taylor says there is no basis for Swindon becoming a city. I saw them at Gold diggers in Chippenham donkeys years ago and remember them saying how good it was to be home. Maybe that's why I thought they were from Chippenham. Suddenly gone off XTC. Nigel can stick his plans right up his Seargent Rock. Edited June 27, 2021 by Ska Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 It's not much of a town, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 13 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: I saw them at Gold diggers in Chippenham donkeys years ago and remember them saying how good it was to be home. Maybe that's why I thought they were from Chippenham. Suddenly gone off XTC. Nigel can stick his plans right up his Seargent Rock. If it makes you feel any better, Andy Partridge was born in Malta. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, 77 punk said: xtc were from swindon, andy partridge is a musical genius I used to enjoy a drink or two with Andy Partridge before Covid, up at our local Spanish Tapas bar here in Old town - he was a regular in there - as I was too! Other musical artists from Swindon include Gilbert O'Sullivan and Justin Hayward (Moody Blues). I think I read somewhere that Supertramp also have a Swindon connection, but I may be wrong.... - Nick Hewer (Countdown) is from here. - The Lord Chancellor is our local MP (not proud of that one!) - The Supermarine Spitfire was built here - The NHS - Swindon was the birthplace of that rather critical service - Mondex - sadly way ahead of it's time - but today we pay for almost everything electronically. - The UK Space Agency HQ is here Yes, but apart from all that what did the Romans ever do for us...............? Edited June 28, 2021 by bcfcredandwhite Add words 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 27/06/2021 at 10:37, RedRaw said: Billie Piper, Melinda Messsenger, Mark Lamarr……..it’s a cultural hotbed All slugs with no personality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I - The NHS - Swindon was the birthplace of that rather critical service Interested in that claim? What's its basis? I thought the NHS was originally posited by a Liverpool-based pressure group before WW1, a sort of mini-NHS ran in the South Wales valleys from the 1920s, the Labour Party made it a policy aim nationwide in 1934 and it was popularised by a book by Scottish author AJ Cronin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 I hate Swindon and everything about it! Not much more to add really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Interested in that claim? What's its basis? I thought the NHS was originally posited by a Liverpool-based pressure group before WW1, a sort of mini-NHS ran in the South Wales valleys from the 1920s, the Labour Party made it a policy aim nationwide in 1934 and it was popularised by a book by Scottish author AJ Cronin. Here you go: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-44506181.amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, 42nite said: I hate Swindon and everything about it! Not much more to add really. Surely you don’t hate me - I’m a City fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I used to enjoy a drink or two with Andy Partridge before Covid, up at our local Spanish Tapas bar here in Old town - he was a regular in there - as I was too! Other musical artists from Swindon include Gilbert O'Sullivan and Justin Hayward (Moody Blues). I think I read somewhere that Supertramp also have a Swindon connection, but I may be wrong.... - Nick Hewer (Countdown) is from here. - The Lord Chancellor is our local MP (not proud of that one!) - The Supermarine Spitfire was built here - The NHS - Swindon was the birthplace of that rather critical service - Mondex - sadly way ahead of it's time - but today we pay for almost everything electronically. - The UK Space Agency HQ is here Yes, but apart from all that what did the Romans ever do for us...............? Aneurin Bevan launched the NHS from Park Hospital, Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Aneurin Bevan launched the NHS from Park Hospital, Manchester. see my reply to Red Robbo above. The blueprint came from Swindon and is recognised by historians Edited June 28, 2021 by bcfcredandwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Here you go: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-44506181.amp Thanks, I didn't know that. Even older than the South Wales one that was set up by the iron foundry and mining unions of the time to care for their members and dependents! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 55 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Surely you don’t hate me - I’m a City fan I guess we all have our cross to bear.... I'll make an exception just for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 55 minutes ago, 42nite said: I guess we all have our cross to bear.... I'll make an exception just for you. ... and I'm not FROM Swindon - I've just lived here for 24 years!! I'm from Dundry actually - then Bishopsworth when I got married - then Swindon for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Aneurin Bevan launched the NHS from Park Hospital, Manchester. BBC - Wiltshire - History - The NHS: Born in Swindon Take it up with these guys if you disagree.......... Edited June 28, 2021 by bcfcredandwhite add line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 didnt Gilbert O'Sullivan come from Swindon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 27/06/2021 at 11:37, RedRaw said: Billie Piper, Melinda Messsenger, Mark Lamarr……..it’s a cultural hotbed Never thought much of Billie Piper until I met her in a pub in Camden. She's absolutely gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, BigTone said: Never thought much of Billie Piper until I met her in a pub in Camden. She's absolutely gorgeous. I used to see Melinda Messenger out in Old Town in The early 90's and she scrubbed up well Edited June 28, 2021 by Shaun Taylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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