tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post384211768445339461..comments2024-01-09T13:27:08.545+00:00Comments on swanageview: Tourism can save economy, says CameronUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-39924697038370835812010-08-30T11:47:32.114+01:002010-08-30T11:47:32.114+01:00Corben and sons obviously think it is the Purbecks...Corben and sons obviously think it is the Purbecks see p 19 GazetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-83766102111703077112010-08-26T23:00:39.237+01:002010-08-26T23:00:39.237+01:002:15 PM
Adults always have options; we have cash,...2:15 PM<br /><br />Adults always have options; we have cash, transport and the freedom to do adult things. Rainy Sunday afternoon? Down to the pub; flop in front of Sky sports; have a snooze. The problem is for parents with kids.<br /><br />If I could wish for one amenity for Swanage, it would be for a full sports centre swimming pool like the Purbeck pool on the SMS site. This would provide Sargentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-40625231694353316132010-08-20T14:15:01.603+01:002010-08-20T14:15:01.603+01:00The worthy inhabitants of Bournemouth grouch about...The worthy inhabitants of Bournemouth grouch about the lack of wet weather activities just as much as we do in Swanage strangely enough. Has anybody any examples of things in other places that are a success and do not lurch from crisis to crisis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-36282454067570203132010-08-20T10:58:27.139+01:002010-08-20T10:58:27.139+01:00but at least theres something for them if its wet ...but at least theres something for them if its wet in Bournemouth. Maybe we need to rethink this (not another shelter on the seafront....)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-4048591977146589842010-08-19T17:40:23.434+01:002010-08-19T17:40:23.434+01:00Oh dear.
B'mouths 'own' weather forec...Oh dear.<br /><br />B'mouths 'own' weather forecast was just a publicity stunt.<br /><br />People look at the B'mouth forecast, most likely on the Beeb, ITV etc and it's bad so they don't come. If it's good, they come.<br /><br />That doesn't guarantee the weather they'll get when they arrive.<br /><br />plenty of people have seen a good forecast for B'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-16628820171484144132010-08-18T11:38:57.732+01:002010-08-18T11:38:57.732+01:00Visitors to Swanage have two wet weather options, ...Visitors to Swanage have two wet weather options, which they exercise with alacrity when the weather deteriorates:<br /><br />If they are soon to be Swanage bound, they check the weather forecast and, if it is bad, they cancel their trip.<br /><br />Those already in Swanage when the weather deteriorates get in their car and go elsewhere to spend money, or cut their visit short. <br /><br />Even Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-39137927470564186192010-08-18T10:34:51.829+01:002010-08-18T10:34:51.829+01:00Private sector investors willing to put millions i...Private sector investors willing to put millions into building an attraction want two things. A location within 10 miles of a motorway junction or at least a major road and a site big enough to put it on. Swanage offers neither Paultons Park for example would take up a space stretching from the beach to the parish church. <br /><br />There was a lot of discussion of the lack of wet weather Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-80836550241939656662010-08-17T23:03:55.863+01:002010-08-17T23:03:55.863+01:00I'm 6,32.
David, David, David, it's you w...I'm 6,32.<br /><br />David, David, David, it's you who needs to chill a bit!<br /><br />On blogs you have to interpret a bit, my post was meant to lay all the linguistic cobblers to bed - and if you can't see that, um .......<br /><br />Seaside towns are seasonal, we don't have (enough) snow to interest those who take winter holidays, the coaches don't come here during the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-19527254797476797402010-08-17T22:02:11.306+01:002010-08-17T22:02:11.306+01:00Jesus Christ have you seen you lot!! Squabbling li...Jesus Christ have you seen you lot!! Squabbling like 2 year olds , could get more sense out of my kids then half you lot on here. Please lets calm down and chill for a second.<br /><br />Right back on track now people , well I reckon the b and b's do rather well in Swanage , thou Swanage does needs things for people to do all year round , yes I know theres walking , climbing , sailing , David Furmagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-16780755406094820062010-08-17T18:32:42.847+01:002010-08-17T18:32:42.847+01:00Personally, I don't mind whether you call it t...Personally, I don't mind whether you call it the IoP or the Purbecks. I grew up in the IoP.<br /><br />If you can be bothered then click on the link which is the 1558 description of the IoP<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/28vbqvd<br /><br />That is basically a description of walking up the river from Flowers Barrow to where it joined the River Frome, just in case, that's the one on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-48968923747216653982010-08-17T18:26:33.158+01:002010-08-17T18:26:33.158+01:00It is not 'The Purbecks' !
I didn't p...It is not 'The Purbecks' !<br /><br />I didn't post any of the previous comments, but also get upset to hear our place of birth called 'The Purbecks'. There is only one Purbeck..so its (singular)without the 's' or The Isle of Purbeck (still singular) ie. One Purbeck. The Isle of Purbeck is an Island..its everything this side of Wareham bridge. Wareham bridge takes youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-49451647575017369462010-08-17T16:53:58.309+01:002010-08-17T16:53:58.309+01:00Yawn, yawn. Pedantic prats.Yawn, yawn. Pedantic prats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-35892555250055884402010-08-17T16:26:00.946+01:002010-08-17T16:26:00.946+01:00Yes, having ventured outside of Swanage once I dis...Yes, having ventured outside of Swanage once I discovered it wasn't an isle after all. Dont believe everything you are told!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-27112858593780557672010-08-17T13:45:10.569+01:002010-08-17T13:45:10.569+01:00Its Purbeck or the Purbecks as acknowledged by man...Its Purbeck or the Purbecks as acknowledged by many inside and outsiders as well as various web sites. Lets agree to differ. One thing it isnt is the Isle of Purbeck although that is a very commonly used name it isnt geographically correct. I guess you wont care a **** about that either . Have a good day.<br /><br />Wellidiot my farther and his and his called it the isle of purbeck so unless 200 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-270057664285402892010-08-17T09:15:24.248+01:002010-08-17T09:15:24.248+01:00Its Purbeck or the Purbecks as acknowledged by man...Its Purbeck or the Purbecks as acknowledged by many inside and outsiders as well as various web sites. Lets agree to differ. One thing it isnt is the Isle of Purbeck although that is a very commonly used name it isnt geographically correct. I guess you wont care a **** about that either . Have a good day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-20452544814561795332010-08-16T20:51:15.385+01:002010-08-16T20:51:15.385+01:00"How about some language schools in the town ..."How about some language schools in the town too?"<br /><br />Are you beaming this down from another planet? We have had one for over 40 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-6530047912792728762010-08-16T20:07:57.383+01:002010-08-16T20:07:57.383+01:00Sorry its been tried in Spain and works. The Purbe...Sorry its been tried in Spain and works. The Purbecks is the generic name for this area according to a number of web sites - check it out on google...It may be irritati!ng but true!<br /><br />I dont give a flying FFFF what it says on google or where ever its PURBECK or the ISLE of PURBECK<br /><br />So put that in your pipe and smoke idiot outsider!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-31604735072996671872010-08-16T19:45:35.326+01:002010-08-16T19:45:35.326+01:00Sorry its been tried in Spain and works. The Purbe...Sorry its been tried in Spain and works. The Purbecks is the generic name for this area according to a number of web sites - check it out on google...It may be irritati!ng but true!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-13628632639447811102010-08-16T12:55:20.082+01:002010-08-16T12:55:20.082+01:004.11 Wrong ! Staggering school holidays would help...4.11 Wrong ! Staggering school holidays would help tourism in Swanage and the Purbecks. <br />I dont know where the"Purbecks" are I live in Purbeck. Irritating person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-51942484378624125552010-08-16T12:12:51.542+01:002010-08-16T12:12:51.542+01:004.11 Wrong ! Staggering school holidays would help...4.11 Wrong ! Staggering school holidays would help tourism in Swanage and the Purbecks. How about some language schools in the town too? They would inject some much needed life into the town and bring with it cash for local businesses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-91895072675123653892010-08-15T16:19:22.353+01:002010-08-15T16:19:22.353+01:00I hope Education Swanage does not expect support f...I hope Education Swanage does not expect support from the previous poster!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-34424597108466215002010-08-15T16:11:58.930+01:002010-08-15T16:11:58.930+01:00Sadly, Cameron is a clown in cloud cuckoo land tho...Sadly, Cameron is a clown in cloud cuckoo land those who voted for this lot are going to regret so much. He talks complete tosh on any subject matter put before him.<br /><br />Tourism is not really going to save anything is it? The only time it is sustainably busy in seaside resorts, (Swanage included) and their like is during the school holidays. Stagger the education system and more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-64069243989507292022010-08-14T18:46:19.635+01:002010-08-14T18:46:19.635+01:00I disagree with all this moaning. If you want to ...I disagree with all this moaning. If you want to change something get off your bums and do it yourself !! You are a load of whinging moaners. Swanage is what you make it. If you don't like it, move and make way for someone else who has a more positive attitude.<br />A Travelodge ?? How inspiring is that ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-32092802579157913592010-08-14T16:00:23.019+01:002010-08-14T16:00:23.019+01:00What is the basis for that remark? It does not exp...What is the basis for that remark? It does not explain the "No vacancies" signs the local establishments are displaying. In fact most of them are busy in all except the quietest months. <br /><br />A large basic hotel might well be busy but they offer little employment and of course the profits are drained away out of town. We need both to get tourist money spent here and to keep it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-7938299867083800282010-08-13T23:59:20.380+01:002010-08-13T23:59:20.380+01:00With all due respect, Swanage hotels and B&Bs ...With all due respect, Swanage hotels and B&Bs do not attract. A cheap Travelodge would be packed every night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com