Chavs, Arcades and the nature of Blogs
Scared of Chives asks two valid questions:
The old Woolwich on Trafalgar Road becoming an games arcade? (sorryif this is already covered elsewhere...). 5/10 years' ago peoplewere saying 'East Greenwich will come up in the world' Now it's is -or is becoming - a chav's paradise. Ladbrooke's, potential lap-dancing club, beauty saloon...and now the arcade.
Also, do YOU have to start the debates/threads... or am I missing something? I know it's a blog not a message board but might become abit self-indulgent otherwise?
The Phantom replies:
Hi SoC - yes - sadly, nothing to do with the council, Mary Mills (among others) is furious, but the games arcade is going ahead despite local and council opposition. We can only guess what will happen with the Plaza.
With regard to the starting of posts - bizarrely, although this looks like a message board it is actually my personal blog, and is, as blogs tend to be, TOTALLY self-indulgent, for which I make no apology. It's just my thoughts on local things - and there are several other excellent local blogs which do the same.
Some, like GreenwichWatch, concentrate on issues; personally I like to be a bit more diverse, but each has its own place. I live in hope that more people will do the same - the more blogs there are the more people who actually give a damn we'll get in Greenwich. At some point I'll be including a links section with a list of my favourites.
I welcome with both arms all the lovely people who comment here (and if someone suggests a subject then I usually try to cover it if I haven't already - we've spent some time on the games arcade already)but this is essentially just a blog. I'm always delighted if people read what I have to say, and I try to read what everyone else says back, but it's not really a 'community' site and anything (apart from comments) that goes up is my choice...
The old Woolwich on Trafalgar Road becoming an games arcade? (sorryif this is already covered elsewhere...). 5/10 years' ago peoplewere saying 'East Greenwich will come up in the world' Now it's is -or is becoming - a chav's paradise. Ladbrooke's, potential lap-dancing club, beauty saloon...and now the arcade.
Also, do YOU have to start the debates/threads... or am I missing something? I know it's a blog not a message board but might become abit self-indulgent otherwise?
The Phantom replies:
Hi SoC - yes - sadly, nothing to do with the council, Mary Mills (among others) is furious, but the games arcade is going ahead despite local and council opposition. We can only guess what will happen with the Plaza.
With regard to the starting of posts - bizarrely, although this looks like a message board it is actually my personal blog, and is, as blogs tend to be, TOTALLY self-indulgent, for which I make no apology. It's just my thoughts on local things - and there are several other excellent local blogs which do the same.
Some, like GreenwichWatch, concentrate on issues; personally I like to be a bit more diverse, but each has its own place. I live in hope that more people will do the same - the more blogs there are the more people who actually give a damn we'll get in Greenwich. At some point I'll be including a links section with a list of my favourites.
I welcome with both arms all the lovely people who comment here (and if someone suggests a subject then I usually try to cover it if I haven't already - we've spent some time on the games arcade already)but this is essentially just a blog. I'm always delighted if people read what I have to say, and I try to read what everyone else says back, but it's not really a 'community' site and anything (apart from comments) that goes up is my choice...
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posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
10:10
6 Comments:
Never mind about the demise of East Greenwich, which I agree is all too likely given the Council-with-no-balls; is Greenwich (East and West) becoming a Mecca for binge drinking (or is that the mother of all oxymorons?.
An Amusement Arcade! In East Greenwich!! Alarming, yes- but perhaps only to those of a tender disposition? What if somebody was to open a Nightclub and call it 'Stars'!
It is better than a super casino at the Dome, or tumbling down the hill in Greenwich Park, which would almost certainly attract an ASBO in these enlightened times.
Perhaps not so good as a butcher, baker or candlestick maker (although I'm sure there are plenty of those nearby in the covered market).
Don't think as an issue it really separates the Chav's from the Chav Nots.
As to the blog- stick with your judgement Phantom. Your postings and many of the comments in response are apt, entertaining and often enlightening.
Stars, eh? Heh. Gwladys Street, despite your Evertonian name your Greenwich roots are deeper than they appear!
The thought of an amusement arcade is incredibly depressing - have a trot over to Shepherds Bush to see what they can do for a town centre.
It gets better... you can read the notes of the relevant committee meeting here, where it becomes clear that the licence applicant didn't even bother to turn up to the meeting at which the licence was being considered.
The miserable sod then appealed on a technicality... and won. God only knows what particular grade of crack the planning inspector must have been on when he waved this one through.
This isn't over yet.
The (otherwise quite terrible) Greenwich Time free sheet has a Notice of Application for a premises licence for an Adult Gaming Centre at 197-9 Trafalgar Road (to be Agora).
Representations can be made to the council by those who live close to the premises or who have business interests which may be affected. The deadline is 25/08/2007.
Any advice about the best way to word a letter of objection? Any good key words or phrases?
I guess a personal view is probably best. I wonder whether those "standard" objection letters actually get read. Something which is a bit different and heartfelt will always carry more power.
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