http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ Great Hollands - Bracknell community forum en Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:27:07 +0000 http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-42 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:05:31 +0000 Julie Swinchatt 42@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I'm trying to find an old friend whom I have lost cotact with, Here name is Roz Wilcox and she was living in Holland Pines with her Mum Anne and son Elliot who will be about 13/14 years old. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=18#post-41 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:42:34 +0000 loulou 41@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>First, sorry for my bad english. I used to come in Great Hollands in the 70's, in a family living in Waverley road. Their last name was Gale (or Galle) and may be their home was located at the 21, I'm not sure. Their son, Mark, was a very good friend of mine. Does anyone could give me informations about them 35 years later ?<br /> Thank you for your help<br /> Pascal </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-40 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:30:01 +0000 jeffdean 40@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Have you got one yet?<br /> If not I have an old one that would possibly do the job.<br /> It will be free!<br /> Jeff Dean 01344 481144 </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=17#post-39 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:15:05 +0000 Trident_999 39@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Interesting article here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2054502_great_hollands_parade_rebuild_is_a_waste_of_45000" rel="nofollow">http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2054502_great_hollands_parade_rebuild_is_a_waste_of_45000</a></p> <p>Shopkeepers say £45,000 of council tax payers’ money has been wasted on a firm of consultants who produced ‘pie in the sky’ ideas.</p> <p>Retailers in Great Hollands shopping centre in Bracknell say the money could have been spent on giving the council-owned centre a facelift.</p> <p>They also claim the ideas produced by a firm of consultants drafted in from Manchester were so large-scale they were never going to be viable.</p> <p>The shopkeepers spoke out after it was rumoured the plans – which first emerged in December – look likely to be shelved.</p> <p>But Bracknell Forest Council planning bosses say they are still considering the proposals which were based on results of a public consultation.</p> <p>Trader Mark Page, of R&#38;M Windows and Conservatories, said: “It was a waste of time.</p> <p>“When we saw the plans, I was amazed.</p> <p>“They wanted to build flats above the shops, and more flats around too, and the disruption would have been a nightmare.</p> <p>“They could have spent the money on street lighting or a lick of paint.</p> <p>“The centre doesn’t need rebuilding, everybody is happy with it, and the shops are vibrant.”</p> <p>Jill Higgins, from Great Hollands Cleaning Centre, added: “We are always busy, and the centre is always busy. There was no need to do anything.”</p> <p>Cllr Anne Shillcock, who represents Great Hollands North, said: “I think it was a waste of money, and unlikely, given the difficulty of getting hold of any extra money, that there would be any redevelopment in the near future.</p> <p>“It was a pretty unwise decision.”</p> <p>She added she was not sure consultants, Urbed, had a clear enough brief.</p> <p>She said: “It looked very pie in the sky and given the current economic situation, it did not look realistic.</p> <p>“I’m ashamed to say they got the £45,000. It is an enormous amount of money if we get nothing out of it.”</p> <p>A final report has been drafted for the council to consider the future of the centre, incorporating responses to the consultations the council ran in December 2008 and February 2009.</p> <p>Bev Hindle, chief officer for planning and transport, said: “The consultants’ report recommends options for the council and its partners to consider and the financial implications of each option. </p> <p>“The report has been based on the views of residents and organisations who participated in the public consultation. </p> <p>“The council is considering the report before publishing it with any actions on a way forward.</p> <p>“Residents and community groups can be assured we will inform them of the outcomes of the consultation and the next stages in preparing a deliverable scheme once an approach has been agreed.</p> <p>“We expect this will happen in the very near future.” </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=16#post-38 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:06:49 +0000 JohnB 38@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I had an emergency appointment at the Medical Practice this morning for 11am. When I turned up they told me I would be waiting well over an hour!!!!</p> <p>Everytime, and I mean everytime, I have a Doctor's appointment at the practice I wait for at least 40 minutes. I am 35 but I have seen old people who can barely walk or breathe sitting on hard chairs who have been waiting for nearly an hour. </p> <p>Once I asked the receptionist to check the Doctor was still alive as I had been waiting so long. </p> <p>How can a GP surgery have such delays so consistently? Something is very wrong with the infrastructure at that surgery.</p> <p>My next door neighbour has accepted it as the way things are and is always waiting for nearly an hour. Has anyone else had this problem? Definitely something to take up with the Local Health Authority. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-37 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:00:44 +0000 administrator 37@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi Jason,</p> <p>This feature will be added to the forum has it matures.</p> <p>Sys </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-36 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:56:18 +0000 michaelg 36@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi Maria,</p> <p>We are also in Wooden Hill - about 10 years now (Our youngest girl, also goes to the Wooden Hill School)- so far so good. Have you guys been to see a Moto GP race live before? I would love to go to the Valencia meeting one day. Although I am more of a F1 nut myself, but I am a big fan of the "Doctor" when it comes to Moto GP.</p> <p>What was the last concept you attended? Rugby Union - who do you support?</p> <p>M </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-35 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:49:24 +0000 michaelg 35@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi J,</p> <p>Cycling - well, I am trying ever so hard to motivate myself into biking it to work - Great hollands to the western industrial estate. I manage to do this, at least once/twice a week and yep, I do feel better for it. If and when you get your new/old bike - we could do a few evenings a week together - lots of cycle routes in Bracknell.</p> <p>Scuba diving - ummm never tried it before and I think the fishes might not like my ugly face anyway - but I am willing to meet them half way.</p> <p>PC's and technology - I am all tech-ed out - its a hobby ;)</p> <p>M </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-34 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:43:47 +0000 michaelg 34@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hiya,</p> <p>Sorry to hear about your bike - every community has 1 or 2 bad apples. The bike looks cool and expensive, I hope you had it insured.</p> <p>M </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-33 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:21:50 +0000 jb2cool 33@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Jason Bramwell here,<br /> Myself and my girlfriend moved to Great Hollands (Vandyke) almost two years ago from the Kingston/Surbiton area. We like the area and the few people we know are very neighbourly and friendly. Would be interested in meeting other people to aid the sense on community.</p> <p>Feeling a bit vulnerable at the minute as our garage has recently been broken into and a bicycle has been stolen but alas, these things happen.</p> <p>Myself and my girlfriend often go to the cinema on a Wednesday so could make a social event of it.</p> <p>Intrests are;<br /> Cycling (When i get a new bike)<br /> SCUBA diving<br /> PC's and Technology </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-32 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:16:59 +0000 jb2cool 32@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I have tried the standard [img][/img] markup but this does not seem to work. does anyone know how to add images to these threads? </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-31 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:13:08 +0000 jb2cool 31@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>My bike was stolen from my garage in Vandyke on Sunday 7th June.</p> <p>Polished SantaCruz Chameleon frame<br /> Marzocchi Shiver SC forks<br /> Hope C2 front disk<br /> Hope XC4 rear disk<br /> Race Face North Shore DH cranks<br /> Hope BULB/Mavic D321 wheels<br /> XTR rear mech<br /> XT everything else<br /> Orange stem, saddle</p> <p>Old picture as MRP chain device has since been replaced with a standard triple ring setup.</p> <p>Click these links for pictures (Till i can work out how to embed images)<br /> <code><a href="http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8951/5picture1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8951/5picture1.jpg</a></code><br /> <code><a href="http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9525/5picture2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9525/5picture2.jpg</a></code><br /> <code><a href="http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5205/5picture3.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5205/5picture3.jpg</a></code></p> <p>Any information gratefully received. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-30 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:03:46 +0000 sarahbattyll 30@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi, we are looking to buy a second hand xp laptop for our little boy so he shops bugging his big brother to use his PC. It has to be xp for his games and my budget is £60, it can run off mains so it dosen't matter if the battery dosent hold much charge anymore. email <a href="mailto:sarah.battyll@ntlworld.com">sarah.battyll@ntlworld.com</a> </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-29 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:02:06 +0000 rossbrown 29@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>There should be less kids hanging around at the shopping centre now that the Jurassic Park has been build nearby, away from the shops and houses. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-28 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:50:47 +0000 rossbrown 28@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Andrew and his wife serving time in jail for their greedy claims does sound a bit extreme. The prisons are already full to bursting point, by putting them in jail could mean a murderer or rapist could be let out early. Now THAT would be bad...</p> <p>I reckon they should pay the money back to the government, after all it is taxpayer's money, and not all taxpayer's will want the money to go to charity i.e. the money could be used elsewhere, like a school or hospital.</p> <p>I just hope that MP's don't make greedy claims under this new private company that'll be handling expenses.</p> <p>- Ross </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-27 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:46:04 +0000 Maria Cluer 27@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>HI</p> <p>I am Maria, 38, and have lived at the Wooden Hill end of GH for the last 8 years. I am a married stay at home mum to 2 boys, 6 &#38; 4. The eldest attends Year 1 of Wooden Hill School and the youngest attends Pavilion Pre School on WH school. The youngest was diagnosed with Autism last year and will probably be attending Kennel Lane school later this year.<br /> I like spending time with my family, Rugby Union, Moto Gp and Rock music, attending concerts.<br /> I also attend a friendly group for parents with children with ASD.<br /> Looking to meet new friends </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-26 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:56:35 +0000 michaelg 26@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>The government is not really having a spring clean - they are just recycling old rubbish. They are also trying to hand over expense management to a private company to bypass the freedom of information act for the future.</p> <p>Andrew and his wife claimed for second homes - for this crime alone, both of them should serve at least 1 year in jail and donate the total amount claimed to a charity in Bracknell. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-25 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:49:06 +0000 michaelg 25@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Sarah,</p> <p>That would be a great start. What needs to be done to get things moving?</p> <p>M </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-24 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:46:55 +0000 michaelg 24@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I guess your test worked. ;) </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-23 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:46:11 +0000 michaelg 23@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Nice job SB - every community needs a working website, hopefully people of GH will make this website a success.</p> <p>M </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-22 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:44:28 +0000 michaelg 22@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>DMT247</p> <p>Sorry to hear about your troubles - every community has a few bad (bored) apples. I believe there is a neighbourhood watch scheme that covers GH - we get regular newsletters through our door, I will post the email address of the NWS next time I get the newsletter.</p> <p>M </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-21 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:17:23 +0000 dmt247 21@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi all</p> <p>I have only just moved to Great Hollands from the oxford rd in Reading. It's alot better for the children and a millon miles away from the hustle and bustle of Reading. First Impressions of the area was very good despite the bad press and reputation. I have lived in the north in some very poor, rough and run down areas and Great hollands doesn't seem like one of them.</p> <p>It seems like there are a few people in Great Hollands that will stop at nothing to ruin the lives of everyone living here, it's not the estate, but a minority (of prats and plonkers).</p> <p>We have spent a fortune on the house we are renting as it was a mess when we first moved in. I am out of work at the moment because the construction industry is on its knees, so I am finding it hard to make ends meet and support my family. All I need right now is for some idiot to break off the locks on my house and steal my possessions, which incidently is what happened. My tools were taken on the 29/06/09 from welbeck around 1.30-2.00am. If anybody out there knows anything about this or have been offered some tools then pls contact the police.</p> <p>If the people that took my tools had any heart then they would hand them back to me because they certainly haven't got the brains nor the skills to use them. All these people are capable of doing is ruining their lives and the lives of others. I'm not going to forgive them for the time being, but I will prey to god that I don't catch them snopping around my property again. If who ever stole my gear is reading this, then don't test me again because I'm not afraid of you and if I ever catch you I will make you pay!!!</p> <p>There is a police officer that I know in the area and other police are working hard to catch these numpties. If there is anyone out there who has any information regarding a neighbourhood watch scheme in the area then pls contact me as I am interested in joining and contributing to society.</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>DMT247 </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-20 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:37:35 +0000 rossbrown 20@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi, just testing here.</p> <p>Don't forget to check out the the rest of the forum</p> <p>- Ross </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-19 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:05:28 +0000 sarahbattyll 19@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I'd like to see the pub turned into one of those family pub restaurants with a children's play area. It needs to be something so much more family orientated than just serving a very select few in the community. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-18 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:02:32 +0000 sarahbattyll 18@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>It's such a shame, he's always worked so hard for Bracknell. I'm quite sad to see him go. It felt like we were in a safe pair of hands. Why are people so greedy?, i'm glad the government is having a major spring clean, it's still very unsettling. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-17 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:58:11 +0000 sarahbattyll 17@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Dear All,</p> <p>We hope that you have found our new Great Hollands Website useful and informative. Hopefully you've found us through the Gt Hollands Matters Newsletter popped through your door recently. There are a very small band of residents that work very hard to keep you all upto date with what is happening in our community and if anyone would like to be involved we'd love to hear from you. Idea's, suggestions, offers of help are all appreciated. This forum is a perfect way of communicating with our fellow residents so ENJOY!</p> <p>Sarah Battyll - Great Hollands Matters </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-16 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:43:52 +0000 michaelg 16@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I say bring out the JCBs. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-15 Thu, 28 May 2009 13:20:51 +0000 Rebecca C 15@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi Paola</p> <p>Had a look at your website and it looks great! I'm a Style and Image Consultant based in Bracknell and just recently gone freelance to set up my own business. We're in (sort of) similar lines of work so I'd love to meet up and have chat with you.</p> <p>Hope to hear from you soon.</p> <p>Rebecca </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-14 Mon, 25 May 2009 07:26:14 +0000 michaelg 14@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Andrew MacKay trusted by the people of Bracknell for such a long time, has finally done the right thing - resigned. What took him so long? </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-13 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:03:04 +0000 Trident_999 13@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi Michael,</p> <p>Charges would be negotiable based on the services you require. I.e. 1 picture, low start price would mean the listing fees from eBay would be less so we could negotiate a lower fee. However 30% may seem high but with final valuation fees, listing fees, picture hosting fees and paypal fees our margin is quite small. We aim to sell products in the best way possible - by creating superlative ads, with colour, detail, description, pictures, reviews and relevant links.</p> <p>We generally do not accept items that we believe will have a final sale price of less than £34.</p> <p>We aim to provide the best possible price for your item(s) above and beyond what you may probably be able to sell them for using conventional means. Combined with a hassle free solution for de-cluttering means you will still make a chunk of money. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-12 Tue, 19 May 2009 16:53:24 +0000 Paola Recabarren 12@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>I agree, the local pub could be so so much more, we all love a little glass of wine now and then.</p> <p>would love to have a walk to our local, but NAH!! it's just not that tempting is it?</p> <p>what have the children got to do? they are hanging outside the shops and it makes me sad for them, they can come across as quite scary but we all know they are just bored. do they have a club house/ youth group? </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-11 Tue, 19 May 2009 16:47:55 +0000 Paola Recabarren 11@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi, Paola Recabarren here, professional Hair and Make-up Artist, 37 years old,live in Great Hollands, work in london, and hoping to make some friends, I have been living here for 3 years and don't know a single soul!( not looking for romance, just buddies for dancing, giggling, movies, chatting and sitting by an open fire in our garden with a glass of nice wine) </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-10 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:30:10 +0000 michaelg 10@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Is the 30% negotiable? and is there a minimum product value you will take? </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-9 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:15:20 +0000 Trident_999 9@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Charges are 30%. Please see the FAQ page on our website for an example. This may seem high but that includes all eBay fees, paypal fees and picture hosting which vary depending on the item, the final sale price and method of payment. </p> <p>We also handle all questions from buyers. Write detailed ads, including any relevant associated links (e.g. useful website product reviews, owners club forums, user manuals etc) and several pictures and even videos if we believe it will help the item achieve a higher price. Thus ensuring the item receives the best possible price.</p> <p>Thanks for your interest. </p> http://www.greathollands.com/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-8 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:49:54 +0000 michaelg 8@http://www.greathollands.com/forum/ <p>Nice work Mr Administrator - love the chat feature. </p>