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General Chat / Gloucester Road Quirkiness - tthe sights on Gloucester Road that make you smile
« Last post by fancydressfanatics on October 15, 2013, 11:44:39 am »
One of my favorite things about this area are the quirky things you often see here - and I'm sure there are many I've yet to experience! So I thought I'd start a little thread about it, just for fun and a bit of positivity!

My personal favourite - the guy who rides around on a bike with his dog sat on a cushion on it. I've been trying to get a picture of this for ages and someone posted this on Twitter recently.

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General Chat / Gloucester Road Train Links
« Last post by fancydressfanatics on October 15, 2013, 11:37:59 am »
Something I spotted in the paper - Campaigners for the Horfield Train Station make an interesting point - they have no current transport links to Gloucester Road, which is their closest shopping district.

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Rail-campaigners-cut-city/story-19929472-detail/story.html#axzz2hmlWsp00

I've not been around here long, so I haven't really heard anyone getting excited/upset about this whole idea yet (but I had had a flyer through my home letterbox about it and thought as a resident it was a good thing). I assume everyone here is for it?
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Gloucester Road Jobs / Plumbing, Heating and Bathroom Engineer needed
« Last post by SamThreesixty on October 14, 2013, 08:17:58 pm »
Hi, we are urgently seeking a high calibre, qualified and experienced plumbing and heating engineer, due to expansion and customer demand.
They need to be able to demonstrate high quality workmanship coupled with top notch customer service skills. They will need their own vehicle and basic tools.
If you know anyone who may fit this bill please forward the job description to them and ask them to get in touch with their CV and a covering letter.
Thanks
Samantha
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General Chat / Re: BID and George
« Last post by Bill on October 14, 2013, 09:01:50 am »
Just one of many questions that were ignored.  I wonder if the new regime will be more open?
I expect questions will be answered at meetings only, if posed by an Official Member of the Company, and submitted in triplicate. ;D
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General Chat / Re: BID and George
« Last post by millards2 on October 13, 2013, 09:27:06 am »
I attended the August meeting of the GRTA and was given some information about the BID budget. As the GRTA was disbanded last week, I don`t know if this information is relevant any more. I do not know if the figures on the pages are estimates or firm quotes.
Vince at Millards.
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General Chat / BID and George
« Last post by Area51 on October 13, 2013, 12:23:50 am »
I can't find an answer to  the 'How much is George being paid for the BID?' question. Did it ever get answered?
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Just Joined? See this section first and introduce yourself / Hello, I've been working with local traders
« Last post by Martin Fodor on October 11, 2013, 04:29:00 pm »
Hello
I'm Martin and I would like to introduce myself to my local traders as someone who's been working with Gloucester Road independent businesses for the last year.
I have been helping review waste and energy issues to assist traders to reduce waste, save money and get more for your business. For example I've worked with Clean Bean, Blue Lagoon, The Fish Shop - variously looking at recycling of waste, how much appliances cost to run (to ensure reduced running costs and more efficient equipment) and also signposting some limited grants aimed at local small businesses. I also signposted some tax savings that can be made from efficient replacement equipment.
I hope some of this is helpful to members and after meeting some of you I was invited to join the (previous) email group so I could occasionally keep in touch. I also helped pilot the Bristol Pound last year with Gloucester Road £B members.
I live in St Andrews, but also helped set up the Stokes Croft Traders Food waste and Recycling service for cafes and restaurants with unavoidable food waste. This has gained some very positive attention for traders there and been of interest to several other groups of local traders in the city.
I hope I can continue to support local businesses and assist traders with making the best use of the resources you use. Feel free to call me on 07905340972 if I can help.
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General Chat / Newmembers
« Last post by Bill on October 11, 2013, 03:17:24 pm »
Four new members in the last couple of days.   :D

Let's use this great resource Fran has created for us. 
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General Chat / Re: Find Traders on Social Media (facebook, twitter etc)
« Last post by Dawn on September 25, 2013, 12:15:58 pm »
Hi

This is a good idea

my facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/LifeAndSoulEmpowerment

Dawn
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General Chat / On the way to work
« Last post by Bill on September 24, 2013, 08:41:38 am »
I am lucky enough to walk through St Andrews park on the way to work.  A few minutes of communing with nature before the grind of the day.   :)

From time to time I see apparently unattended dogs fouling the grass - probably belonging to one of the walkers in the distance, chatting to a friend, resolutely not watching their pet.

This morning, though, I saw something new.  Just outside the gate to the children's playground, a dog squatted and fouled the path.  The owner quickly bent down and covered the faeces with a large fallen leaf, then walked on.  When I challenged the owner, she admitted she had nothing with her to clean it up with.

Lady, small children just love to skip along kicking fallen leaves. It's one of the joys of autumn.

Cleaning dog mess off their shoes is not.   >:(
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