Hulme - Page 5

***b4mmy*** · August 19th, 2006, 02:26 PM

nice one macc

jrb · August 19th, 2006, 03:55 PM

Health and safety my arse! It's kids having somewhere to ride their bikes, having a bit of 'FUN'.

Another example of political correctness gone mad.

It's no wonder kids aren't allowed to be kids these days.

Bulldozer turned back in BMX row

A COUNCIL bulldozer was turned away by residents as it tried to flatten a makeshift BMX track near Birley Fields in Hulme.

Residents led by cycle mechanic James Wand blocked the path of the vehicle as it tried to demolish the dirt humps of a BMX track he has spent six months building on spare land. Mr Wand, of Old Birley Street, said: "Lots of local kids use the track and I've had nothing but praise. Anyone who rides on it surely accepts the risk."

A spokesman for Manchester Council - which is considering building an official track in Hulme Park - said that the facility had been built, without permission, on council land.

He said: "As landowner it is our legal duty under health and safety legislation to remove this track before anyone is hurt."

High-Fi · August 20th, 2006, 02:12 AM

Could you all stop crossing the road please - you might get killed...

Fucking nanny state

projectblue · October 16th, 2006, 01:36 AM

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sjwmoore · October 16th, 2006, 03:54 PM

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Griff · October 16th, 2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectblue

The Banshee, that was knocked down as well I think. Use to have some top night there.

The Banshee! Blimey, there's a blast from the past. I went there a couple of times with a few of my metalhead mates from school. I don't think it was "knocked down" as such (in fact wasn't it in St James's Buildings?) -- it was just swallowed up by Rockworld.

The Longford · October 16th, 2006, 10:27 PM

Wasnt the Banshee where the Circus is now, round about where The Paramount is?

Griff · October 16th, 2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Longford

Wasnt the Banshee where the Circus is now, round about where The Paramount is?

You might well be right. It's been a long time. I just remember it being up Oxford Street somewhere.

highriser · October 16th, 2006, 10:51 PM

The Banshee used to be where the Circus building is now Varsity Boots and Casino facing the Macdonald's ,, had some wicked nights in there

sjwmoore · October 17th, 2006, 02:10 PM

Ah. the Banshee...wasnt too bad, fell asleep in a corner once and woke up when it was deserted, as a cleaner found me.

Remember going to see Conflict and Chumbawamba at a place called "Cloud 9" on Corporation street- anyone remember that place? The Gallery also, saw HR from Bad Brains there among others

projectblue · October 17th, 2006, 03:40 PM

The Banshee was best on Thursday nights because it was free to get in and pretty quiet. So they would play your requests all night. It was .50p a pint all night as well.

When I was a lad I could go out with 4 quid and have a top night!

projectblue · October 19th, 2006, 05:42 AM

I went to a few punk gigs in Manchester....

There use to be these dodgy looking geezers knocking around. What was that band called? Oh yes, Feed Your Head.

Alright Simon.

Guess who?!

sjwmoore · October 19th, 2006, 10:57 AM

Fuck Me!!!!!!

Mick Pye by any chance? Mick Brooks? TELL ME!

Holy Shit! The Hair! (im the one on the left, btw)

projectblue · October 19th, 2006, 10:55 PM

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highriser · October 19th, 2006, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectblue

Ha ha!

www.myspace.com/feedyourheadonline

I'll send you a PM.

Like your stuff matey ,,,whens your next gig in manc ?

highriser · October 19th, 2006, 11:04 PM

The Gallery thats a blast from the past mate , right shit hole on John Dalton St was'nt it ?

projectblue · October 19th, 2006, 11:09 PM

The Gallery was a dive. But a class dive. FYH aren't about anymore I'm afraid. I just created that for a blast from the past really. Well a CD comp came out recently with an old track on. So that was a good excuse!

sjwmoore · October 20th, 2006, 11:26 AM

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The Longford · October 20th, 2006, 12:21 PM

Yes you are right, it was in a row of crummy shops on Peter Street. I remember it had a good soul night with Dean Johnson. I was usually in a very distinct minority being a silly young white kid in the midst of a club full of black people. I really stood out i'm sure but i never got bother and besides it closed in the late 80's so never went very often.

sjwmoore · October 20th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Similar experience in Moss Side shopping precinct, sometimes i suddenly became aware i was the only white guy in there at times. like you say, no hassle. Sometimes i used to go in the Grants Arms on way back from town and again be in a minority of one, but NEVER felt threatened or uncomfortable.

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The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,096 Likes (Received): 0	Wasnt the Banshee where the Circus is now, round about where The Paramount is? __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

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August 19th, 2006, 02:26 PM	#81
*b4mmy* E4T M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: M4CCLESFIELD Posts: 12,295 Likes (Received): 104	nice one macc

August 19th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#82
jrb 10th February 2008 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 26,320 Likes (Received): 251	Health and safety my arse! It's kids having somewhere to ride their bikes, having a bit of 'FUN'. Another example of political correctness gone mad. It's no wonder kids aren't allowed to be kids these days. Bulldozer turned back in BMX row A COUNCIL bulldozer was turned away by residents as it tried to flatten a makeshift BMX track near Birley Fields in Hulme. Residents led by cycle mechanic James Wand blocked the path of the vehicle as it tried to demolish the dirt humps of a BMX track he has spent six months building on spare land. Mr Wand, of Old Birley Street, said: "Lots of local kids use the track and I've had nothing but praise. Anyone who rides on it surely accepts the risk." A spokesman for Manchester Council - which is considering building an official track in Hulme Park - said that the facility had been built, without permission, on council land. He said: "As landowner it is our legal duty under health and safety legislation to remove this track before anyone is hurt."

August 20th, 2006, 02:12 AM	#83
High-Fi Littlemoss, Shameside Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Behind the lens Posts: 1,069 Likes (Received): 60	Could you all stop crossing the road please - you might get killed... Fucking nanny state

October 16th, 2006, 10:51 PM	#89
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,232 Likes (Received): 3	The Banshee used to be where the Circus building is now Varsity Boots and Casino facing the Macdonald's ,, had some wicked nights in there

October 17th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#90
sjwmoore sjwmoore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,381 Likes (Received): 0	Ah. the Banshee...wasnt too bad, fell asleep in a corner once and woke up when it was deserted, as a cleaner found me. Remember going to see Conflict and Chumbawamba at a place called "Cloud 9" on Corporation street- anyone remember that place? The Gallery also, saw HR from Bad Brains there among others

October 17th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#91
projectblue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	The Banshee was best on Thursday nights because it was free to get in and pretty quiet. So they would play your requests all night. It was .50p a pint all night as well. When I was a lad I could go out with 4 quid and have a top night!

October 19th, 2006, 05:42 AM	#92
projectblue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	I went to a few punk gigs in Manchester.... There use to be these dodgy looking geezers knocking around. What was that band called? Oh yes, Feed Your Head. Alright Simon. Guess who?!

October 19th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#93
sjwmoore sjwmoore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,381 Likes (Received): 0	Fuck Me!!!!!! Mick Pye by any chance? Mick Brooks? TELL ME! Holy Shit! The Hair! (im the one on the left, btw)

October 19th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#96
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,232 Likes (Received): 3	The Gallery thats a blast from the past mate , right shit hole on John Dalton St was'nt it ?

October 19th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#97
projectblue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	The Gallery was a dive. But a class dive. FYH aren't about anymore I'm afraid. I just created that for a blast from the past really. Well a CD comp came out recently with an old track on. So that was a good excuse!

October 20th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#99
The Longford Benefit Scrounger Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M20 Posts: 8,096 Likes (Received): 0	Yes you are right, it was in a row of crummy shops on Peter Street. I remember it had a good soul night with Dean Johnson. I was usually in a very distinct minority being a silly young white kid in the midst of a club full of black people. I really stood out i'm sure but i never got bother and besides it closed in the late 80's so never went very often. __________________ Visit The Trafford Spade Museum - Bring The Kids. Ample Parking and Excellent Gift Shop Right Next Door

October 20th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#100
sjwmoore sjwmoore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,381 Likes (Received): 0	Similar experience in Moss Side shopping precinct, sometimes i suddenly became aware i was the only white guy in there at times. like you say, no hassle. Sometimes i used to go in the Grants Arms on way back from town and again be in a minority of one, but NEVER felt threatened or uncomfortable.

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