twowheelsgood Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Tragic. Those giant coat hangers on the cinema are possibly the most ridiculous detail of this project so far.
Biomech Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 I bet they don't even put lights behind them :P
megilleland Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 I think they could be for flying standards of the undemocratic republics of the Council and Stanhope. Maybe it's harking back to the good old days when you put your foes severed head on a pike and displayed it as a warning to others. Look out Bobby!
dippyhippy Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 I can think of a few heads to go on those pikes! Another great set of pics Megilleland. I can now see why thousands of folk will flock here. It's breathtaking! I feel such a fool now for ever having any reservations about this project. It truly is a sight to behold. Just a few finishing touches needed.....maybe a couple of hanging baskets to distract the eye from the salty walls, the roadworks, the on going construction, the dust, dirt and noise..... Hanging baskets are brilliant for that sort of thing.....honestly!! Yes, its all worked out wonderfully well......
Guests Guest maadlove7 Posted March 29, 2014 Guests Report Posted March 29, 2014 Excellent coverage Megilleland ... did you folks see the video I shot on the same subject 'Edgar Street Grid - Ready For April?'
Colin James Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Posted March 29, 2014 What's with all the vile wood planks all down the side Edgar Street side? Did they get all this wood from the tree's that were chopped down...Oh did I actually just say that It's all going to go grey or black in colour within a year or so and look terrible! Have a look at the back of the Courtyard Theatre and also the Premier Inn near Sainsbury's, why on earth did they not make it look like the other side by the cinema at least that looks half modern.
Roger Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 The Council tweeted a link to their website today ... We expect around 15,000 to 20,000 visitors to Old Market on 1 May. For those planning to travel inside the city, walking and cycling is recommended.... We appreciate that many people in Herefordshire will need to travel by car, however, we do anticipate higher traffic volumes on the opening day. With large visitor numbers anticipated, car parks on the Old Market site may become full. Herefordshire Council 20,000 seems a lot. That's approximately a third of the City. Taking a bicycle is not practical either if you are going to Waitrose for a food shop.
Biomech Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 Excellent coverage Megilleland ... did you folks see the video I shot on the same subject 'Edgar Street Grid - Ready For April?' Seeing the cars bouncing around at 3:27 made me laugh
Biomech Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 heh I saw a waitrose van out on delivery today. Traffic has been great today around the OLM - they've changed the light times again to MUCH longer than before and it's made a HUGE difference. Great bit of marketing ploy there council, well done. Just a shame they wouldnt/didnt do it previously. That said, it still took me 10 minutes to get from the Broadleys to the OLM and a further 10 minutes from the OLM to B&Q. Southbound was less than moderate. Coming back, I got up Edgar street in about 60 seconds and that included 1 set of red lights! Hinton road has been chocka with cars parked, making access through there a bit difficult also. Obviously there are a lot of factors involved here, the weather creates busier times in town, the river carnival moves crowds to other areas. But if they can keep those traffic lights as they are, things should be looking up!Only time will tell.
Roger Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 Traffic has been great today around the OLM - they've changed the light times again to MUCH longer than before and it's made a HUGE difference. Great bit of marketing ploy there council, well done. Just a shame they wouldnt/didnt do it previously. I came south down Edgar Street at about 4pm today and in fairness the traffic was not at all bad. I drove past that massive vertical Debenhams sign but was then held up by the roundabout lights. What did surprise me was that a crowd of uniformed Debenhams staff were immediately outside their rear fire exit door either stood on the pavement, or slouched on the exit step, smoking cigarettes. They may well have been on authorised breaks, and probably were, but I just thought it gave the wrong impression to whoever was in that queue of traffic a few feet away on the A49. It could give the impression of idleness. They need to relocate that smoking area to somewhere more sensible. I told Debenhams this by way of feedback on their Twitter account which was acknowledged in the spirit in which the info. was given.
stupidfrustration Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 Oh poo - that's twice I find myself agreeing with you Biomech Traffic around town on the first Saturday of it being open was fantastic. No hold ups - free flowing. Also thought high town was busy as well - so far so good for the historic core!
stupidfrustration Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 What did surprise me was that a crowd of uniformed Debenhams staff were immediately outside their rear fire exit door either stood on the pavement, or slouched on the exit step, smoking cigarettes. They may well have been on authorised breaks, and probably were, but I just thought it gave the wrong impression to whoever was in that queue of traffic a few feet away on the A49. It could give the impression of idleness. They need to relocate that smoking area to somewhere more sensible. Oh wow - bit of a busybody arnt you! What impression would it give? Some of the staff smoke? Wow - if they are jess Phillips friends maybe there will be a report in it in next weeks Hereford times! I'm sure it won't stop people from shopping there because some staff have a *** - probably need one after dealing with difficult customers who like to give feedback to shops that their staff "slouch" whilst smoking.
Roger Posted May 3, 2014 Report Posted May 3, 2014 What did surprise me was that a crowd of uniformed Debenhams staff were immediately outside their rear fire exit door either stood on the pavement, or slouched on the exit step, smoking cigarettes. They may well have been on authorised breaks, and probably were, but I just thought it gave the wrong impression to whoever was in that queue of traffic a few feet away on the A49. It could give the impression of idleness. They need to relocate that smoking area to somewhere more sensible. Oh wow - bit of a busybody arnt you! What impression would it give? Some of the staff smoke? Wow - if they are jess Phillips friends maybe there will be a report in it in next weeks Hereford times! I'm sure it won't stop people from shopping there because some staff have a *** - probably need one after dealing with difficult customers who like to give feedback to shops that their staff "slouch" whilst smoking. Just a bad advert for this 'prestige' store I thought. I'm not a busybody! I just drove past the situation! I think you are just trying to pick a row! ... :-)
Biomech Posted May 4, 2014 Report Posted May 4, 2014 Traffic around town on the first Saturday of it being open was fantastic. No hold ups - free flowing. To be fair, it's down to the council changing the lights to coincide with the opening of the OLM, underhanded, yet clever, ploy.
twowheelsgood Posted May 4, 2014 Report Posted May 4, 2014 Perhaps an own goal? If the traffic flows smoothly, why the need for an expensive inner link? Spend the money on the existing roads instead - there's a novel solution.
Roger Posted May 4, 2014 Report Posted May 4, 2014 I was driving on the inner ring road, down Newmarket Street, today and I couldn't help but notice Costa Coffee ... The outdoor seating area is admittedly a 'suntrap' in good weather (and it was full today) ... but what you see whilst sat there is not great ... That's the current image from google 'street view' and I know it's out of date, as the area has been remodelled, but I'm pretty sure you just get a view of the traffic ... Anyone used it and can recommend it's current location?
megilleland Posted May 5, 2014 Report Posted May 5, 2014 I was driving on the inner ring road, down Newmarket Street, today and I couldn't help but notice Costa Coffee ... The outdoor seating area is admittedly a 'suntrap' in good weather (and it was full today) ... but what you see whilst sat there is not great ... That's the current image from google 'street view' and I know it's out of date, as the area has been remodelled, but I'm pretty sure you just get a view of the traffic ... Anyone used it and can recommend it's current location? I was thinking the same thing the other day. Plus you get to take in the traffic fumes and noise. The whole OLM development is strangled by traffic, that passing by on Edgar Street, and its shoppers' cars parked on acres of tarmac. Hardly a quiet oasis to enjoy and relax in.
Biomech Posted May 5, 2014 Report Posted May 5, 2014 Papaya in Union Street just posted this "Was really worried that there'd been some kind of disaster this morning and no one told us about it, Why oh why is Hereford so so quiet. Oh of course it's a bank Holiday Monday." https://www.facebook.com/papaya.hereford/posts/859888750704624?stream_ref=1
Roger Posted May 9, 2014 Report Posted May 9, 2014 'Sponsored post' just scrolled across my Facebook for this ... Just for info!
Guests Guest maadlove7 Posted May 10, 2014 Guests Report Posted May 10, 2014 Saturday is not the day to judge traffic on, specially as most of the city seemed to be at the River Carnival ... Traffic was jammed as usual on friday in the usual places and the lights didn't seem much better tuesday when I recorded another video,.... yes Costa chose their site for extra toxins in your coffee :-)Nothing in the new centre I would want, not that can't be bought cheaper elsewhere anywhere.
Roger Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 I see from The Council website that The Beefy Boys (of burger fame) have applied for a licence for Pavillion 3 at The Old Market. To run from 9 Sept. 2015. They want authority, between 0700 - 0200, to play music and supply food/alcohol in a Restaurant setting with outdoor seating. To include allowing people to take food/drink off the premises. Licensing Application I'm not entirely sure where Pavillion 3 is but someone here will know ...
ragwert Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Pavilion 3 is next to Costa Coffee,the last restaurant unit to be let.Rateable value of this unit is £30,000 per year
Adrian symonds Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 I see from The Council website that The Beefy Boys (of burger fame) have applied for a licence for Pavillion 3 at The Old Market. To run from 9 Sept. 2015. They want authority, between 0700 - 0200, to play music and supply food/alcohol in a Restaurant setting with outdoor seating. To include allowing people to take food/drink off the premises. Licensing Application I'm not entirely sure where Pavillion 3 is but someone here will know ... And I will still not step a foot in the place.
Roger Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 And I will still not step a foot in the place. I doubt I ever will .... I have an affinity to the Historic core ....
Frank Smith Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 Better to have companies in these units rather than empty ones. Good luck to them I say.
Paul Neades Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 It's a shame they did not choose to open in the heart of the city being a local firm this would help rejuvenate the town centre and show some confidence in the original core.
Adrian symonds Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 I doubt I ever will .... I have an affinity to the Historic core .... To be honest, there is very little reason to go into the city centre, with more shops closing and less choice, it is sometimes better to get things online. Looking for some slippers and do you think I could find anything decent in the city centre? someone did say about shoezone, I forgot about them, I will have a look when I next go into town. Yesterday the city centre was full of stalls about caring or that sort of thing, found it hard to move around, not really the place for a load of stalls, certainly not on the school holidays. The open market I have no problem with as they are not blocking the who9le of high town. As for the old Market, The restaurants I have little interest in, i went into Mcdonalds yesterday for the first time for 35 years, i doubt i will step in there for another 35 years. I may have a coffee in town if I am in town with mates and that is ti. To be honest if I am by myself, I just go into town, get what I want and get out as quick as possible. Hereford don't do anything for me any more
Adrian symonds Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 It's a shame they did not choose to open in the heart of the city being a local firm this would help rejuvenate the town centre and show some confidence in the original core. I agree
Dave99 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 Its a sad state of affairs yes, but I'm sure they chose the OLM for a commercial reason knowing they will get far more footfall. As for high town, until it is rejuvenated and the council make a substantial effort to attract businesses and investment to high town, I do not blame any business for choosing the OLM instead.
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