[PaulOckenden]

Apparently we're having a street party here in Downside on 5th June, and the road will be closed outside my house.

Bit of an inconvenience, but let's not spoil everyone else's fun.

I was somewhat taken aback though with the bit of paper poked through the door today which says I can BUY TICKETS for the party.

Buy tickets? To use the road outside my house? (Even though I can't use it for what I'd normally use it for?

I can think of two words, and the second one is "cough".

Is it just me? Am I being unreasonable?

P.

[green angel]

Not sure, but if nobody asked you if you would mind if the road could be shut down I would ignore it.

[PaulOckenden]

green angel, on 22 May 2012 - 16:19 PM, said:

Not sure, but if nobody asked you if you would mind if the road could be shut down I would ignore it.

Council has approved it, apparently.

Oh, and despite having to pay for tickets we're told to bring our own drinks, glasses, chairs...

It's ALMOST comical.

P.

[green angel]

PaulOckenden, on 22 May 2012 - 16:21 PM, said:

Council has approved it, apparently.

Oh, and despite having to pay for tickets we're told to bring our own drinks, glasses, chairs...

It's ALMOST comical.

P.

Just because the Council said it is so doesn't make it enforceable. what they going to do call the police and arrest you.

Shutting roads down is an expenses thing to do.

[PaulOckenden]

green angel, on 22 May 2012 - 16:35 PM, said:

Just because the Council said it is so doesn't make it enforceable.

See point 2 http://www.adur.gov....reet-events.pdf

P.

[heavysoul]

PaulOckenden, on 22 May 2012 - 16:40 PM, said:

See point 2 http://www.adur.gov....reet-events.pdf

P.

So did they notify you before they submitted the application?

Sounds like fun though!!!

Can we all come??

[PaulOckenden]

heavysoul, on 22 May 2012 - 16:48 PM, said:

Can we all come??

I expect so, if you pay!

The note today mentioned tickets, but in the spirit of great communication it doesn't mention the cost.

P.

[green angel]

heavysoul, on 22 May 2012 - 16:48 PM, said:

So did they notify you before they submitted the application?

Sounds like the road closure is illegal if you were not asked.

[thermo]

you want to get out more, i heard about that about 6 weeks ago! You never know you might enjoy it.

[johnjohn]

The local street party seems to be bcoming a highly organised event ( unfortunatly cannot opt out due to 'grands' living in the neighbourhood!) closing the road,manufacturing bunting,sourcing music and etc., a load of very enthusiastic souls...us residents have given a £2 donation to cover insurance and etc and are prepared to move the cars from the location.

I can remember clearly preparations for the Coronation...we were in Bidston Dry Dock Liverpool ( Now filled in and occupied by a lot of poofy designer shops!) The Old Man ordered us Cadets to dress the ship overall which we did with International Code flags and wicked grins....unfortunatly he read the strings of foul and profane words spelled out so under dire threats we had to take the whole lot down and rapidly reconfigure them!

[Fangio]

johnjohn, on 22 May 2012 - 21:16 PM, said:

The local street party seems to be bcoming a highly organised event ( unfortunatly cannot opt out due to 'grands' living in the neighbourhood!) closing the road,manufacturing bunting,sourcing music and etc., a load of very enthusiastic souls...us residents have given a £2 donation to cover insurance and etc and are prepared to move the cars from the location.

I can remember clearly preparations for the Coronation...we were in Bidston Dry Dock Liverpool ( Now filled in and occupied by a lot of poofy designer shops!) The Old Man ordered us Cadets to dress the ship overall which we did with International Code flags and wicked grins....unfortunatly he read the strings of foul and profane words spelled out so under dire threats we had to take the whole lot down and rapidly reconfigure them!

Midnight new years eve in Guzz; of course all the ships blowing they're whistles/horns etc (Not allowed to do that now as nimbies get upset).
After about ten minutes most stopped except one - ours!
We had to hunt high and low to find the circuit breaker but a couple of bottles of pussers finest probably didn't help - happy days

[PaulOckenden]

thermo, on 22 May 2012 - 19:25 PM, said:

You never know you might enjoy it.

Just feels wrong having to pay to use the road outside my house!

On the other hand, because of the poor communication, I've no idea how much they actually want, or what they are spending it on.

I did get a "we're thinking of having a street party" note a couple of months ago, but nothing since then.

P.

[thermo]

PaulOckenden, on 22 May 2012 - 20:45 PM, said:

Just feels wrong having to pay to use the road outside my house!

On the other hand, because of the poor communication, I've no idea how much they actually want, or what they are spending it on.

I did get a "we're thinking of having a street party" note a couple of months ago, but nothing since then.

P.

its not for using the road its for the party! Can onlky be a few quid. we did get an invite, but going to the one on the green in park avenue. I know youre not a royalist but its still a good excuse for a fun day on your doorstep that doesnt happen often.

[PaulOckenden]

I suppose it's just the sudden "you can't use your cars and you'll have to pay to come to the party even though you need to supply your own drinks, glasses, and chairs" that put me off. It's the communication (lack of, and poor quality) that bugs me, rather than the event itself.

P.

[JC]

PaulOckenden, on 22 May 2012 - 21:40 PM, said:

I suppose it's just the sudden "you can't use your cars and you'll have to pay to come to the party even though you need to supply your own drinks, glasses, and chairs" that put me off. It's the communication (lack of, and poor quality) that bugs me, rather than the event itself.

P.

This is a street party, not a business deal.

[Fangio]

Some of the best things are the least planned

[PaulOckenden]

I'm getting into the spirit:

http://dailymash.sho...w.aspx?pid=4506

P.

[ShoreRam]

PaulOckenden, on 22 May 2012 - 22:40 PM, said:

I suppose it's just the sudden "you can't use your cars and you'll have to pay to come to the party even though you need to supply your own drinks, glasses, and chairs" that put me off. It's the communication (lack of, and poor quality) that bugs me, rather than the event itself.

P.

I kind of know what you mean - We're having one on Rosslyn Road, and while I was initially enthusiastic and happy to help. 'Name badges' and 'fun activities' have reared their ugly head. I'm happy to supply the party with my own drinks. And sit outside in my house, enjoying the festivities tv.

[Tricky Dicky]

ShoreRam, on 24 May 2012 - 10:37 AM, said:

I kind of know what you mean - We're having one on Rosslyn Road, and while I was initially enthusiastic and happy to help. 'Name badges' and 'fun activities' have reared their ugly head. I'm happy to supply the party with my own drinks. And sit outside in my house, enjoying the festivities tv.

Glad I moved out of Rosslyn Road then. Of course living on Buckingham Road, nobody talks to each other, so I'm safe on this one. Bah, humbug.

[Dibs]

We're having one in Gordon Road - we even have a Facebook page apparently. Anyway, we had one last year and even although I was originally sceptical it turned out to be pretty good. This years one looks as if it will be bigger and better.

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