mickbrown Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 On 09/04/2024 at 23:29, MancWanderer said: Got all my school shoes there. Wedges and platform shoes in the 70s. Me too. Proper day out. Bit later though. Would have looked a dick in platforms 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted April 11 Site Supporter Share Posted April 11 On 09/04/2024 at 15:05, Traf said: Cobblers No, it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 10/04/2024 at 21:10, Marc505 said: Think it's either called the Odessa Stack or the Odessa Favourite, will knock a good few years off your life expectancy but well worth it 😀 Cap is doffed. Outstanding stuff. Pint with your name on if you’re about (didn’t want to interrupt your breakfast date 😂) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 6 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: Cap is doffed. Outstanding stuff. Pint with your name on if you’re about (didn’t want to interrupt your breakfast date 😂) Haha fair play glad you enjoyed it, was gossiping with my mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 This is good news. Might even get oat milk at the cafe😊 (I was there yesterday on the way to OT, still not got it) https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/virgin-plan-direct-train-services-29233231?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23LJP9ldZZg-YUJXtBvj_l7nWRQk4oWV7L7s309EPRGoiZ1JA_GRppBy4_aem_AU12dJJ1OkIZyKzJnZ7UjfRVQT7TZEqfNbeFvzs048DOJnpQdwdcl3HOZV0qmMudIv4J1mhpeyyHf-13F_sdlahn#lwlqykfdpvg5p5qye1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted May 25 Site Supporter Share Posted May 25 13 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: This is good news. Might even get oat milk at the cafe😊 (I was there yesterday on the way to OT, still not got it) https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/virgin-plan-direct-train-services-29233231?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23LJP9ldZZg-YUJXtBvj_l7nWRQk4oWV7L7s309EPRGoiZ1JA_GRppBy4_aem_AU12dJJ1OkIZyKzJnZ7UjfRVQT7TZEqfNbeFvzs048DOJnpQdwdcl3HOZV0qmMudIv4J1mhpeyyHf-13F_sdlahn#lwlqykfdpvg5p5qye1 Well isn't it Bolton Pride this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 32 minutes ago, only1swanny said: Well isn't it Bolton Pride this weekend? It is. I’m in town already. Lovely day for it😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, BobyBrno said: This is good news. Might even get oat milk at the cafe😊 (I was there yesterday on the way to OT, still not got it) https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/virgin-plan-direct-train-services-29233231?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR23LJP9ldZZg-YUJXtBvj_l7nWRQk4oWV7L7s309EPRGoiZ1JA_GRppBy4_aem_AU12dJJ1OkIZyKzJnZ7UjfRVQT7TZEqfNbeFvzs048DOJnpQdwdcl3HOZV0qmMudIv4J1mhpeyyHf-13F_sdlahn#lwlqykfdpvg5p5qye1 I thought it was a wind up when they said virgin trains then I looked at the date. Would make a huge difference for me if it happened. Saps the life out of me the connections on the way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Would also kill off the most sensible metrolink route to Manchester. Depends on what the powers that be seen as preferable local commuter routes or national connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lt. Aldo Raine Posted May 26 Members Share Posted May 26 6 hours ago, frank_spencer said: Would also kill off the most sensible metrolink route to Manchester. Depends on what the powers that be seen as preferable local commuter routes or national connection I'd be blown over if there's ever a Metrolink service from/to Bolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrotter Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 7 hours ago, frank_spencer said: Would also kill off the most sensible metrolink route to Manchester. Depends on what the powers that be seen as preferable local commuter routes or national connection If it ever happens will be a spur off the Bury line somewhere near Radcliffe and running through East Bolton. Cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 hour ago, TrickyTrotter said: If it ever happens will be a spur off the Bury line somewhere near Radcliffe and running through East Bolton. Cheapest option. Think last year talk was of a line going Bolton - Breightmet- Elton reservoir- Radcliffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 On 25/05/2024 at 09:37, tomski said: I thought it was a wind up when they said virgin trains then I looked at the date. Would make a huge difference for me if it happened. Saps the life out of me the connections on the way home. Expect it would be over 3 hours mind as they won’t have priority on WCML and looks like quite a few stops. 1 hour ago, TrickyTrotter said: If it ever happens will be a spur off the Bury line somewhere near Radcliffe and running through East Bolton. Cheapest option. That makes sense in terms of improving connections on that side of Bolton (and make it easier for Casino to get to Gigg Lane) but it would fairly useless in terms of getting in to Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted May 27 Site Supporter Share Posted May 27 8 hours ago, radcliffe white said: Think last year talk was of a line going Bolton - Breightmet- Elton reservoir- Radcliffe Few houses in Bradley fold had letters stating it would be along the old train line, issue is they've built about 40/50 houses along that route at various points. So would be purchase orders etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 26/05/2024 at 22:29, radcliffe white said: Think last year talk was of a line going Bolton - Breightmet- Elton reservoir- Radcliffe Details released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BobyBrno Posted June 7 Popular Post Share Posted June 7 The Food Hall has opened at Bolton Market. Had a mooch around. Didn’t buy anything but it both looks and smells good. Various stalls with a variety of foods and a small bar. I’ve said previously, that side of town is looking up. Now sat outside the Octagon with a glass of red. There are worse places in the world. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted June 7 Members Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, BobyBrno said: The Food Hall has opened at Bolton Market. Had a mooch around. Didn’t buy anything but it both looks and smells good. Various stalls with a variety of foods and a small bar. I’ve said previously, that side of town is looking up. Now sat outside the Octagon with a glass of red. There are worse places in the world. 😊 Now pack it in. We all know that you must be in Bordeaux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Went looking at a job in Wigan Town center yesterday Fuck me that is Grimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, little whitt said: Went looking at a job in Wigan Town center yesterday Fuck me that is Grimm We've got a client in Wigan so been there a few times recently in the past year. The park near the church in the daytime just loads of folk drinking and fighting. Again, a bit depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted June 9 Site Supporter Share Posted June 9 On 07/06/2024 at 14:28, BobyBrno said: The Food Hall has opened at Bolton Market. Had a mooch around. Didn’t buy anything but it both looks and smells good. Various stalls with a variety of foods and a small bar. I’ve said previously, that side of town is looking up. Now sat outside the Octagon with a glass of red. There are worse places in the world. 😊 Tres bien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 On 07/06/2024 at 14:28, BobyBrno said: The Food Hall has opened at Bolton Market. Had a mooch around. Didn’t buy anything but it both looks and smells good. Various stalls with a variety of foods and a small bar. I’ve said previously, that side of town is looking up. Now sat outside the Octagon with a glass of red. There are worse places in the world. 😊 Nice to see - and invest in cultural places, they do wonders on a shoestring budget for what they bring in not just in ticket sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 16 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: Nice to see - and invest in cultural places, they do wonders on a shoestring budget for what they bring in not just in ticket sales. I only went in the bar but we’ll try the theatre soon. (The Albert bar and cafe in the Town Hall is pretty good to) On the wider point of the town centre and my comment last week, Andy Burnham visited that area recently. He’s one of the few decent ones. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 The Octagon (working with partnership within the council) are doing great stuff. I know it's my sector but on very small budgets they can work wonders for a town in terms of not only economy but building pride back into a place. It's really heartening to see, and where I'd like any party to really ake their bold claims is investment in the DCMS, it's will pay back in money, education and that intangible thing called civic pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 3 hours ago, BobyBrno said: I only went in the bar but we’ll try the theatre soon. (The Albert bar and cafe in the Town Hall is pretty good to) On the wider point of the town centre and my comment last week, Andy Burnham visited that area recently. He’s one of the few decent ones. 😉 Was told a few years back by a London estate agent chum that Bolton was gonna explode with investment as a Manchester tag on. Logical but a slow burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 5 minutes ago, tomski said: Was told a few years back by a London estate agent chum that Bolton was gonna explode with investment as a Manchester tag on. Logical but a slow burner. We are being gentrified. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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