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MILLIONS of pounds are being poured into the transformation of a much-loved Swindon nightspot - and this is how it will look.
The Brunel Rooms closed late last year after being taken over by club operator Luminar.
Since then a £3m refurbishment has been carried out.
Now the new owners have revealed the club's new name, Liquid And Envy, and said it will finally open its doors in the middle of next month.
Jon Jackson, the general manager of the venue, said: "Once complete the re-fit is certain to put us on the radar of every clubber in the Wiltshire area.
"With our new hi-spec interior and unrivalled line-up of bespoke events, Liquid And Envy will provide the ultimate must visit' clubbing experience.
"Unique touches, such as our VIP booths, state-of-the art light and sound systems, 360-degree projection and our smart roof terrace will really set us apart from our competition.
"The two rooms will allow us to provide two entirely different clubbing experiences, ensuring we have something for everyone."
The Brunel Rooms opened in 1972 and instantly proved a big hit with Swindon clubbers.
Over the years 5,000,000 revellers passed through the doors and made the most of the revolving dancefloor.
The club also had big-name pulling power. Stars who appeared there included The Jam, Talking Heads, The Ramones, Suzie Quatro, Blondie, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Elvis Costello.
But by late last year the Reid family, which owned the venue, had decided to sell up and move on, so sold it to nightclub operator Luminar.
The all-new Liquid room will boast a 360-degree hydraulic projection rig, state-of-the-art light and sound systems and a modern and contemporary décor.
There will also be an exclusive VIP lounge.
Envy will sport a luxurious finish and is aiming at sophisticated customers. It will have table service and private booths and be available for hire.
The new-look venue will also have a £100,000 roof terrace.
The 1,700-capacity venue will open four nights a week and will operate an over 18s policy.
The re-launch weekend will see the venue host a ticket-only VIP event.
For more information call 0845 2932865 or visit www.liquidclubs.com.
12:01pm Thursday 20th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 12:09pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Liquid and envy clubs are meant to be ace. Lets just hope it doesnt end up with the same bad rep that brunel got.
Liquid and envy clubs are meant to be ace. Lets just hope it doesnt end up with the same bad rep that brunel got.
Posted by: uproar, swindon on 12:16pm Thu 20 Mar 08
i never saw a revolving dance floor. however i do remember a bar that used to judder around quite badly, i guess that could be classed as revolving!
i never saw a revolving dance floor. however i do remember a bar that used to judder around quite badly, i guess that could be classed as revolving!
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 12:18pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Have a proper dress code for starters no hoodies or caps or trainers.Keep out the Chavs, and there Kerry Katone lookalike girfriends that would be a good start. Emz there is one of these up Manchester it is awesome..
Have a proper dress code for starters no hoodies or caps or trainers.Keep out the Chavs, and there Kerry Katone lookalike girfriends that would be a good start. Emz there is one of these up Manchester it is awesome..
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 12:25pm Thu 20 Mar 08
There a group for it on facebook LOL one of the floors is going to be over 23s think its Envy which will be nice. There is a dress code as far as I know, I know its def no hoodies and no caps. Look at me like I know it all ha
There a group for it on facebook LOL one of the floors is going to be over 23s think its Envy which will be nice. There is a dress code as far as I know, I know its def no hoodies and no caps. Look at me like I know it all ha
Posted by: uproar, swindon on 12:28pm Thu 20 Mar 08
dancing in shoes....nice one!
dancing in shoes....nice one!
Posted by: Big Mac on 12:52pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]emmylou83 wrote:[/bold]
Liquid and envy clubs are meant to be ace. [/quote]
If you like meat-market, Chav clubs playing the naffest 'dance' music known to man then, yes, they're even better than ace.
Brunel Rooms RIP :(
emmylou83 wrote:
Liquid and envy clubs are meant to be ace.
If you like meat-market, Chav clubs playing the naffest 'dance' music known to man then, yes, they're even better than ace.
Brunel Rooms RIP :(
Posted by: Tobz on 1:14pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote]If you like meat-market, Chav clubs playing the naffest 'dance' music known to man then, yes, they're even better than ace.
Brunel Rooms RIP :([/quote]
err... you should be happy in that case. Sounds like no change apart from a lick of paint, new carpets, some new kit and a new name...
If you like meat-market, Chav clubs playing the naffest 'dance' music known to man then, yes, they're even better than ace.
Brunel Rooms RIP :(
err... you should be happy in that case. Sounds like no change apart from a lick of paint, new carpets, some new kit and a new name...
Posted by: adam, Swindon on 1:15pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Big Mac[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]emmylou83 wrote:[/bold] Liquid and envy clubs are meant to be ace. [/quote] If you like meat-market, Chav clubs playing the naffest 'dance' music known to man then, yes, they're even better than ace. Brunel Rooms RIP :( [/quote] I completely agree.
I’ll concede that The Rooms used to be a bit tatty but it catered for a different market that you just don’t get in franchise clubs.
What’s the point in having the same club 3 times over in Swindon? Love it or loathe it, The Rooms played a wide range of innovative and ground breaking music that you can’t get anywhere else.
RIP Brunel Rooms
Big Mac wrote:
emmylou83 wrote: Liquid and envy clubs are meant to be ace.
If you like meat-market, Chav clubs playing the naffest 'dance' music known to man then, yes, they're even better than ace. Brunel Rooms RIP :(
I completely agree.
I’ll concede that The Rooms used to be a bit tatty but it catered for a different market that you just don’t get in franchise clubs.
What’s the point in having the same club 3 times over in Swindon? Love it or loathe it, The Rooms played a wide range of innovative and ground breaking music that you can’t get anywhere else.
RIP Brunel Rooms
Posted by: wilsonrose, swindon on 1:16pm Thu 20 Mar 08
hi everyone
first time on here - had to laugh at "uproars"
comments regarding the "juddering" revolving bar - spot on - thats exactly how I remember it[italic]italic[/italic]
hi everyone
first time on here - had to laugh at "uproars"
comments regarding the "juddering" revolving bar - spot on - thats exactly how I remember it
Posted by: Al Smith, Swindon, UK on 1:17pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Liquid and Envy - probably the countries biggest chain of meat markets. One sells Lamb the other Mutton (dressed as Lamb) ;-)
Sad to see the Brunel Rooms go after all those years to be replaced by a clone binge drinking joint.
Oh and I have been to nightclubs in this chain.
Liquid and Envy - probably the countries biggest chain of meat markets. One sells Lamb the other Mutton (dressed as Lamb) ;-)
Sad to see the Brunel Rooms go after all those years to be replaced by a clone binge drinking joint.
Oh and I have been to nightclubs in this chain.
Posted by: malkym on 1:25pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]uproar[/bold] wrote:
i never saw a revolving dance floor. however i do remember a bar that used to judder around quite badly, i guess that could be classed as revolving![/quote] Neither did anyone else Uproar! There was of course the Revolving bar -us Bar staff in the Early days - I'm talking 1973-76 affectionately called it the revolting bar because it was a pig of a place to work on -cramped and the ever jerky motion -still it had its appeal - in those days the punters were 6-7 deep all the way round and it was found the best way of serving was for all the staff to move clockwise on to the next person who had reached the front of the scrum!
10 CC also appeared at the Rooms as I recall and I seem to remember at least 3 Miss Thamedown contests - hosted by Noel Edmonds,Tony Blackburn and Leslie Crowther. I have many happy memories of the Brunel and the people I worked with at the time. Doubt I'd fit the entry criteria thesedays though!
uproar wrote:
i never saw a revolving dance floor. however i do remember a bar that used to judder around quite badly, i guess that could be classed as revolving!
Neither did anyone else Uproar! There was of course the Revolving bar -us Bar staff in the Early days - I'm talking 1973-76 affectionately called it the revolting bar because it was a pig of a place to work on -cramped and the ever jerky motion -still it had its appeal - in those days the punters were 6-7 deep all the way round and it was found the best way of serving was for all the staff to move clockwise on to the next person who had reached the front of the scrum!
10 CC also appeared at the Rooms as I recall and I seem to remember at least 3 Miss Thamedown contests - hosted by Noel Edmonds,Tony Blackburn and Leslie Crowther. I have many happy memories of the Brunel and the people I worked with at the time. Doubt I'd fit the entry criteria thesedays though!
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 1:40pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Hang on a sec all you RIP Brunel Rooms lot I went in once the place was a complete sh1t hole girls vomiting into pint pots and everyone walking round smacked outtta there faces or snorting coke if thtas what you wnat back then I can see why Swindon will always be a backwater town full of muppets. Its new its clean it has VIP private booths table service and £3million spent on it and you lot moan. Need to get a life jeese it was a crap club for at least the last 5yrs good riddance...
Hang on a sec all you RIP Brunel Rooms lot I went in once the place was a complete sh1t hole girls vomiting into pint pots and everyone walking round smacked outtta there faces or snorting coke if thtas what you wnat back then I can see why Swindon will always be a backwater town full of muppets. Its new its clean it has VIP private booths table service and £3million spent on it and you lot moan. Need to get a life jeese it was a crap club for at least the last 5yrs good riddance...
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 1:44pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Thank you VOR, thats how I remember it too.
Thank you VOR, thats how I remember it too.
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 1:49pm Thu 20 Mar 08
You what Emz these people make me pi55 they moan about how the Council keep saying they are gonna spend money re-generating the Town then when someone come along and spends over £3 million pound. To give us a modern up to date club with state of the art equipment the MOOOOAAAANNNNNN This place will never move forward cos they wont let it they dont like change all old before there time, god half of em are dead and dont even know it..
You what Emz these people make me pi55 they moan about how the Council keep saying they are gonna spend money re-generating the Town then when someone come along and spends over £3 million pound. To give us a modern up to date club with state of the art equipment the MOOOOAAAANNNNNN This place will never move forward cos they wont let it they dont like change all old before there time, god half of em are dead and dont even know it..
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 1:52pm Thu 20 Mar 08
R.I.P Swindon Town of the Old Folk...
R.I.P Swindon Town of the Old Folk...
Posted by: Al Smith, Swindon, UK on 2:04pm Thu 20 Mar 08
VOR I agree the Brunel Rooms were a bit of a dump, but changing the name to Liquid and Envy won't really change anything. Apart from something unique and not just another clone town drinking establishment.
VOR I agree the Brunel Rooms were a bit of a dump, but changing the name to Liquid and Envy won't really change anything. Apart from something unique and not just another clone town drinking establishment.
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 2:09pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Bg Mac - and what would you call brunel rooms? I personally prefer to go somewhere where drugs aren't tried to be pushed onto me every 5mins, so I stayed away from brunel rooms I sure wont miss it.
Bg Mac - and what would you call brunel rooms? I personally prefer to go somewhere where drugs aren't tried to be pushed onto me every 5mins, so I stayed away from brunel rooms I sure wont miss it.
Posted by: Big Mac on 2:11pm Thu 20 Mar 08
The problem is, VoR, that any nightclub is only as good as its operator... and no matter how much money Luminar have spent on the venue, if it's like all their other clubs it'll just be a slightly more upmarket version of Walkabout in terms of the actual nights they put on.
And that is the very [italic]last[/italic] thing Swindon needs more of.
The problem is, VoR, that any nightclub is only as good as its operator... and no matter how much money Luminar have spent on the venue, if it's like all their other clubs it'll just be a slightly more upmarket version of Walkabout in terms of the actual nights they put on.
And that is the very
last thing Swindon needs more of.
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 2:15pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?
Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?
Posted by: adam, Swindon on 2:16pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Voice of Reason[/bold] wrote:
Hang on a sec all you RIP Brunel Rooms lot I went in once the place was a complete sh1t hole girls vomiting into pint pots and everyone walking round smacked outtta there faces or snorting coke if thtas what you wnat back then I can see why Swindon will always be a backwater town full of muppets. Its new its clean it has VIP private booths table service and £3million spent on it and you lot moan. Need to get a life jeese it was a crap club for at least the last 5yrs good riddance...[/quote] VOR,
I’ve already conceded that The Rooms was a dive that need a significant amount of money spent on it, but I still maintain that it’s a enormous loss to Swindon for the simple fact it’s be taken over by a monotonous franchise.
Where’s the cultural diversity now?
You bang on about moving forward, but this town is fast becoming a wearisome clone of every other town up and down the country with its Weatherspoons, Yates, Walkabout etc.
Imagine if you could only eat at Mc Donald’s, KFC, or the Hungry horse
Voice of Reason wrote:
Hang on a sec all you RIP Brunel Rooms lot I went in once the place was a complete sh1t hole girls vomiting into pint pots and everyone walking round smacked outtta there faces or snorting coke if thtas what you wnat back then I can see why Swindon will always be a backwater town full of muppets. Its new its clean it has VIP private booths table service and £3million spent on it and you lot moan. Need to get a life jeese it was a crap club for at least the last 5yrs good riddance...
VOR,
I’ve already conceded that The Rooms was a dive that need a significant amount of money spent on it, but I still maintain that it’s a enormous loss to Swindon for the simple fact it’s be taken over by a monotonous franchise.
Where’s the cultural diversity now?
You bang on about moving forward, but this town is fast becoming a wearisome clone of every other town up and down the country with its Weatherspoons, Yates, Walkabout etc.
Imagine if you could only eat at Mc Donald’s, KFC, or the Hungry horse
Posted by: adam, Swindon on 2:20pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote:
Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?[/quote] Yes!
(“,)
emmylou83 wrote:
Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?
Yes!
(“,)
Posted by: t22lgm, swindon on 2:22pm Thu 20 Mar 08
"The two rooms will allow us to provide two entirely different clubbing experiences, ensuring we have something for everyone."
Been to the Liquid and Envy website and it seems the new owner is fibbing to us already!
Something for everyone = R&B, Dance, Club, Chart & Cheese!
That'll be not real music with real guitars and drums then
Just another club playing the same sh*te!
Glad we have The Vic, Bar 12 and The Furnace
"The two rooms will allow us to provide two entirely different clubbing experiences, ensuring we have something for everyone."
Been to the Liquid and Envy website and it seems the new owner is fibbing to us already!
Something for everyone = R&B, Dance, Club, Chart & Cheese!
That'll be not real music with real guitars and drums then
Just another club playing the same sh*te!
Glad we have The Vic, Bar 12 and The Furnace
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 2:23pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]adam[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote: Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?[/quote] Yes! (“,) [/quote] I thought so I also like hungry horse pubs too - I'm obviously just a lost cause
adam wrote:
emmylou83 wrote: Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?
Yes! (“,)
I thought so I also like hungry horse pubs too - I'm obviously just a lost cause
Posted by: adam, Swindon on 2:24pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]adam[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote: Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?[/quote] Yes! (“,) [/quote] I thought so I also like hungry horse pubs too - I'm obviously just a lost cause [/quote] LOL
emmylou83 wrote:
adam wrote: emmylou83 wrote: Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?
Yes! (“,)
I thought so I also like hungry horse pubs too - I'm obviously just a lost cause
LOL
Posted by: t22lgm, swindon on 2:26pm Thu 20 Mar 08
I also remember Killing Joke and Big Country playing at the Brunel.
God, we need a decent music venue in this town.
The Brunel would've made a good venue, shame Carling didn't snap it and add it to the Academy network.
I also remember Killing Joke and Big Country playing at the Brunel.
God, we need a decent music venue in this town.
The Brunel would've made a good venue, shame Carling didn't snap it and add it to the Academy network.
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 2:26pm Thu 20 Mar 08
oooh adam I just realised you'll be in trouble with VoR he used to manage Yates in town
oooh adam I just realised you'll be in trouble with VoR he used to manage Yates in town
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 2:36pm Thu 20 Mar 08
That ok Emz cos I know what he means and what he is getting at about clonning and it is true. What Swindon is screaming out for is a decent "LIVE" venue I think we all agree on that one.But up North the L/E clubs have been quite succesfull and hopefully will mean less trouble in other parts of the Town as more people spread over a wider area..?
That ok Emz cos I know what he means and what he is getting at about clonning and it is true. What Swindon is screaming out for is a decent "LIVE" venue I think we all agree on that one.But up North the L/E clubs have been quite succesfull and hopefully will mean less trouble in other parts of the Town as more people spread over a wider area..?
Posted by: staffie owner, Redhouse on 2:37pm Thu 20 Mar 08
I grew up in Newbury with the Liquid there. It's just a big cheesy disco that charges £8 to get in - classy!! It especially loves it Britney and Christina Aquilera remixes, is that proper dance music? Um no. Brunels offered the best in Dance Music and everyone I know around the UK knows of Brunels as being a legendry venue. Now it will be a meat market for kids to have one to many VK Blues.
What a waste!!
I grew up in Newbury with the Liquid there. It's just a big cheesy disco that charges £8 to get in - classy!! It especially loves it Britney and Christina Aquilera remixes, is that proper dance music? Um no. Brunels offered the best in Dance Music and everyone I know around the UK knows of Brunels as being a legendry venue. Now it will be a meat market for kids to have one to many VK Blues.
What a waste!!
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 2:47pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Better a VK Blue than a line of Coke Staffie owner it may have been none once for its music but that was back in the day. The only time it got busy latley was nappy nights "classy". I come from Manchester and no one up there ever heard of the Brunel Rooms sorry mate it was not that legendary maybe in Wilts.
Better a VK Blue than a line of Coke Staffie owner it may have been none once for its music but that was back in the day. The only time it got busy latley was nappy nights "classy". I come from Manchester and no one up there ever heard of the Brunel Rooms sorry mate it was not that legendary maybe in Wilts.
Posted by: adam, Swindon on 2:49pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote]What Swindon is screaming out for is a decent "LIVE" venue[/quote] Completely agree VOR,
What Swindon is screaming out for is a decent "LIVE" venue
Completely agree VOR,
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 2:55pm Thu 20 Mar 08
You need somewhere that will cater for ALL music tastes. Most of the so called "STARS" and believe me thats a term I use loosely that appear at the Oasis are manufactured sh1t. Sorry if you like Sugerbabes/Shane Ward etc but its true. We should be attracting people like Foo Fighters, Artic Monkeys, I love Iron Maiden ok not everyones taste but what chance have I got of them ever coming to Swindon. Ha Ha Ha exactly Monsters of Rock comes to Oasis god the Blue Rinse brigade would sh1t a brick...
You need somewhere that will cater for ALL music tastes. Most of the so called "STARS" and believe me thats a term I use loosely that appear at the Oasis are manufactured sh1t. Sorry if you like Sugerbabes/Shane Ward etc but its true. We should be attracting people like Foo Fighters, Artic Monkeys, I love Iron Maiden ok not everyones taste but what chance have I got of them ever coming to Swindon. Ha Ha Ha exactly Monsters of Rock comes to Oasis god the Blue Rinse brigade would sh1t a brick...
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 2:57pm Thu 20 Mar 08
OI VoR I went nappy night at brunel (hey I was like 12) woooo shooting star and heart of gold legendary at nappy night oh the shame
OI VoR I went nappy night at brunel (hey I was like 12) woooo shooting star and heart of gold legendary at nappy night oh the shame
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 2:58pm Thu 20 Mar 08
AND I'm going to sugababes too. AARRGGHHH I'm a Swindoner help me!!!!!
AND I'm going to sugababes too. AARRGGHHH I'm a Swindoner help me!!!!!
Posted by: Nelson, Melksham on 3:01pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Got your tickets for Twickenham in July VoR?
Got your tickets for Twickenham in July VoR?
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 3:04pm Thu 20 Mar 08
1) When do they go on sale.
2) Do we know the cost yet.
Thanks..
1) When do they go on sale.
2) Do we know the cost yet.
Thanks..
Posted by: Nelson, Melksham on 3:06pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Maiden tickets went on sale aaaaages ago mate :o)
Maiden tickets went on sale aaaaages ago mate :o)
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 3:08pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Boswellocks I will have to do some searching I think lol..
Boswellocks I will have to do some searching I think lol..
Posted by: Nelson, Melksham on 3:10pm Thu 20 Mar 08
I think they released extra tickets last week - you might still be lucky!!!
I think they released extra tickets last week - you might still be lucky!!!
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 3:12pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Cheers buddy I will take a look straight away, fingers crossed.
Cheers buddy I will take a look straight away, fingers crossed.
Posted by: adam, Swindon on 3:27pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote:
AND I'm going to sugababes too. AARRGGHHH I'm a Swindoner help me!!!!![/quote] Emmylou,
1) Likes Walkabout
2) Went to Brunel Nappy Night
3) Eats at the Hungry Hourse
4) Going to see the Sugar Babes
Oh Dear me Dear, yes you are very much typically Swindon
(“,)
emmylou83 wrote:
AND I'm going to sugababes too. AARRGGHHH I'm a Swindoner help me!!!!!
Emmylou,
1) Likes Walkabout
2) Went to Brunel Nappy Night
3) Eats at the Hungry Hourse
4) Going to see the Sugar Babes
Oh Dear me Dear, yes you are very much typically Swindon
(“,)
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 3:32pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Adam, I think my only saving grace is I don't live in Parks or penhill (No offence VoR, lordb, Atomic_pond)
I think it's time I moved 22yrs in swindon is obviously getting to me
Adam, I think my only saving grace is I don't live in Parks or penhill (No offence VoR, lordb, Atomic_pond)
I think it's time I moved 22yrs in swindon is obviously getting to me
Posted by: Big Mac on 4:08pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]adam[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote: Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?[/quote] Yes! (“,) [/quote] I thought so I also like hungry horse pubs too - I'm obviously just a lost cause [/quote] There's nothing wrong with you liking them, just as long as you're aware that they're both the very lowest common denominator in their respective sectors.
Personally, I prefer something a little less homogenised and that's made a bit of an effort to create a real venue and atmosphere - rather than a building in which to fleece as many customers as possible while keeping running costs at the bare minimum.
emmylou83 wrote:
adam wrote: emmylou83 wrote: Is it wrong that I like walkabout then?
Yes! (“,)
I thought so I also like hungry horse pubs too - I'm obviously just a lost cause
There's nothing wrong with you liking them, just as long as you're aware that they're both the very lowest common denominator in their respective sectors.
Personally, I prefer something a little less homogenised and that's made a bit of an effort to create a real venue and atmosphere - rather than a building in which to fleece as many customers as possible while keeping running costs at the bare minimum.
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 4:11pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Big Mac - I can live with that end of the day for me its not the place its the people your with.I don't place emphasis on the bricks and paint I prefer to enjoy the company of my friends.
Big Mac - I can live with that end of the day for me its not the place its the people your with.I don't place emphasis on the bricks and paint I prefer to enjoy the company of my friends.
Posted by: wilsonrose, swindon on 4:18pm Thu 20 Mar 08
come on emmy
y does everyone diss the parks
i have lived in my present house for 20 years - it is in park south - and it is probably the nicest area Ive ever lived in
no bad neighbours - no drugs - no graffiti - it is a lovely quiet area - come on - leave the parks alone - we really are not all bad
i have relations in covingham which was once a "posh" place - not any more - even they say they wish they lived wherei do
come on emmy
y does everyone diss the parks
i have lived in my present house for 20 years - it is in park south - and it is probably the nicest area Ive ever lived in
no bad neighbours - no drugs - no graffiti - it is a lovely quiet area - come on - leave the parks alone - we really are not all bad
i have relations in covingham which was once a "posh" place - not any more - even they say they wish they lived wherei do
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 4:21pm Thu 20 Mar 08
wilsonrose - Lots of my very close friends live in the parks I don't mind it there I was simply going on a stereotype that's all. Me and my best friend have a running joke that I'm the posh snob and she's the pikey from the parks its all done in jest I assure you.
wilsonrose - Lots of my very close friends live in the parks I don't mind it there I was simply going on a stereotype that's all. Me and my best friend have a running joke that I'm the posh snob and she's the pikey from the parks its all done in jest I assure you.
Posted by: Voice of Reason, The Parks on 4:36pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Ha Ha Ha Ha Emmylou a posh bird hee she likes a bit of rough trust me...
Ha Ha Ha Ha Emmylou a posh bird hee she likes a bit of rough trust me...
Posted by: wilsonrose, swindon on 4:39pm Thu 20 Mar 08
ok hun
thanks for that
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 4:40pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Voice of Reason[/bold] wrote:
Ha Ha Ha Ha Emmylou a posh bird hee she likes a bit of rough trust me...[/quote] VoR You can't say that it makes it sound like we've done things and as I recall you're a happily married man!!!
Wilsonrose np I don't like upsetting people if I can help it
Voice of Reason wrote:
Ha Ha Ha Ha Emmylou a posh bird hee she likes a bit of rough trust me...
VoR You can't say that it makes it sound like we've done things and as I recall you're a happily married man!!!
Wilsonrose np I don't like upsetting people if I can help it
Posted by: wilsonrose, swindon on 4:41pm Thu 20 Mar 08
poor ole emmy
it may be my first day on here but i have read it for ages
- you do give the poor girl some grief on here dont u? not just u voice
poor ole emmy
it may be my first day on here but i have read it for ages
- you do give the poor girl some grief on here dont u? not just u voice
Posted by: emmylou83, Stratton on 4:44pm Thu 20 Mar 08
wilsonrose you been spying on us???
Voice is a good friend of mine - for now if he keeps taking the mick he can walk to town tomorrow :oP
If u get bored come in the forum for a chat
wilsonrose you been spying on us???
Voice is a good friend of mine - for now if he keeps taking the mick he can walk to town tomorrow :oP
If u get bored come in the forum for a chat
Posted by: ko, park/south on 5:35pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]emmylou83[/bold] wrote:
wilsonrose - Lots of my very close friends live in the parks I don't mind it there I was simply going on a stereotype that's all. Me and my best friend have a running joke that I'm the posh snob and she's the pikey from the parks its all done in jest I assure you. [/quote] it will fall on deaths ears believe me. just wait untill you come across good old big mac! i will watch this space.
emmylou83 wrote:
wilsonrose - Lots of my very close friends live in the parks I don't mind it there I was simply going on a stereotype that's all. Me and my best friend have a running joke that I'm the posh snob and she's the pikey from the parks its all done in jest I assure you.
it will fall on deaths ears believe me. just wait untill you come across good old big mac! i will watch this space.
Posted by: ko, park /south on 5:36pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]wilsonrose[/bold] wrote:
come on emmy y does everyone diss the parks i have lived in my present house for 20 years - it is in park south - and it is probably the nicest area Ive ever lived in no bad neighbours - no drugs - no graffiti - it is a lovely quiet area - come on - leave the parks alone - we really are not all bad i have relations in covingham which was once a "posh" place - not any more - even they say they wish they lived wherei do[/quote] it will fall on deaths ears believe me. just wait untill you come across good old big mac! i will watch this space.
wilsonrose wrote:
come on emmy y does everyone diss the parks i have lived in my present house for 20 years - it is in park south - and it is probably the nicest area Ive ever lived in no bad neighbours - no drugs - no graffiti - it is a lovely quiet area - come on - leave the parks alone - we really are not all bad i have relations in covingham which was once a "posh" place - not any more - even they say they wish they lived wherei do
it will fall on deaths ears believe me. just wait untill you come across good old big mac! i will watch this space.
Posted by: ferdy, swindon on 5:51pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Did you all realise that the same people that own this place used to own D&D[bold]bold[/bold] and look how that turned out
Did you all realise that the same people that own this place used to own D&D and look how that turned out
Posted by: Tobz on 6:01pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote]oooh adam I just realised you'll be in trouble with VoR he used to manage [bold]Yates[/bold] in town[/quote]
... puts certain comments in context!!! ;-)
Refreshing to hear that people think the concencus is that yet another plastic lowest common denominator venue is the last thing the town needs... Trouble is, which came first? The unsophisticated clientelle or the the club catering for them?
oooh adam I just realised you'll be in trouble with VoR he used to manage Yates in town
... puts certain comments in context!!! ;-)
Refreshing to hear that people think the concencus is that yet another plastic lowest common denominator venue is the last thing the town needs... Trouble is, which came first? The unsophisticated clientelle or the the club catering for them?
Posted by: Woody, Old Town, Swindon on 2:16am Fri 21 Mar 08
Just anothe generic night club, great
Just anothe generic night club, great
Posted by: Robert Feal-Martinez, Swindon on 8:55am Fri 21 Mar 08
Luminar as a company have had it's ups and downs over the last few years, with their CEO losing out every time he engages in a 'slanging match' with Tim Martin of Wetherspoons. I'm sure you will all enjoy drinking out of plastic glasses, which is a Luminar policy now.
Luminar as a company have had it's ups and downs over the last few years, with their CEO losing out every time he engages in a 'slanging match' with Tim Martin of Wetherspoons. I'm sure you will all enjoy drinking out of plastic glasses, which is a Luminar policy now.
Posted by: Papillon, Swindon on 12:43pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Voice of Reason[/bold] wrote:
You need somewhere that will cater for ALL music tastes. Most of the so called "STARS" and believe me thats a term I use loosely that appear at the Oasis are manufactured sh1t. Sorry if you like Sugerbabes/Shane Ward etc but its true. We should be attracting people like Foo Fighters, Artic Monkeys, I love Iron Maiden ok not everyones taste but what chance have I got of them ever coming to Swindon. Ha Ha Ha exactly Monsters of Rock comes to Oasis god the Blue Rinse brigade would sh1t a brick...[/quote] People have been saying the same thing for decades VOR and what did we get? The wyvern theatre!
For what it is, it's always done it's best, but would never attract top acts. (having said that, Jethro Tull are appearing there soon, that should pleas a certain couple of music fans who contribute to these pages!)
Voice of Reason wrote:
You need somewhere that will cater for ALL music tastes. Most of the so called "STARS" and believe me thats a term I use loosely that appear at the Oasis are manufactured sh1t. Sorry if you like Sugerbabes/Shane Ward etc but its true. We should be attracting people like Foo Fighters, Artic Monkeys, I love Iron Maiden ok not everyones taste but what chance have I got of them ever coming to Swindon. Ha Ha Ha exactly Monsters of Rock comes to Oasis god the Blue Rinse brigade would sh1t a brick...
People have been saying the same thing for decades VOR and what did we get? The wyvern theatre!
For what it is, it's always done it's best, but would never attract top acts. (having said that, Jethro Tull are appearing there soon, that should pleas a certain couple of music fans who contribute to these pages!)
Posted by: Neil, Swindon on 8:33pm Fri 21 Mar 08
I think those who are RIP Booners, probably remembers all those awesome all nighters with well respected, quality DJ's.. They won't come back now that it's a cheesy Liquid and Envy.
I think those who are RIP Booners, probably remembers all those awesome all nighters with well respected, quality DJ's.. They won't come back now that it's a cheesy Liquid and Envy.
Posted by: AllyT, Swindon on 9:37pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]ferdy[/bold] wrote:
Did you all realise that the same people that own this place used to own D&D[bold]bold[/bold] and look how that turned out[/quote] OMG. If thats the case we are in trouble !!
ferdy wrote:
Did you all realise that the same people that own this place used to own D&D and look how that turned out
OMG. If thats the case we are in trouble !!
Posted by: missbliss, old town on 11:14pm Sun 23 Mar 08
cheese cheese i used to be a brunel chick and can say i have a family now and great mates and am not scum that some people seem to think!! the music and the people was the best up and cumin in swindon at the time fruit club massive big love 2 brunel you put swindon on the map!!!!
cheese cheese i used to be a brunel chick and can say i have a family now and great mates and am not scum that some people seem to think!! the music and the people was the best up and cumin in swindon at the time fruit club massive big love 2 brunel you put swindon on the map!!!!
Posted by: paul, lemesos on 11:20am Wed 26 Mar 08
V.I.P's & Swindon, surely that is going to be something that is a triffle hard to achieve. maybe our worldclass football team can relax after snatching defeat from the jaws of defeat with a nice chilled vintage wkd blue. i wonder what the classification for a V.I.P is? would they be attired in wither burberry or the lasted pret-a-porter releases from sports soccer?
V.I.P's & Swindon, surely that is going to be something that is a triffle hard to achieve. maybe our worldclass football team can relax after snatching defeat from the jaws of defeat with a nice chilled vintage wkd blue. i wonder what the classification for a V.I.P is? would they be attired in wither burberry or the lasted pret-a-porter releases from sports soccer?
Posted by: paul, lemesos on 11:29am Wed 26 Mar 08
just to update my bad spelling, i should have written 'with burberry or the latest pret-a-porter releases from sports soccer' sorry for any confusion
just to update my bad spelling, i should have written 'with burberry or the latest pret-a-porter releases from sports soccer' sorry for any confusion
Posted by: Harry Potter, Swindon on 3:19pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Never cared for Brunel much. Would much prefer a few pints in the donkey, then the Furnace any day of the week.
Never cared for Brunel much. Would much prefer a few pints in the donkey, then the Furnace any day of the week.
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