General Questions and Comments (2)
Created by CliveHave a quick question or a comment about Kingsway Village?
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Editors Note: General Questions and Comments: 2008-2011 are here
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January 10th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Kingsway Developers Website
Does anyone else remember the Kingsway website back in 2006 (phase 1), when it gave an abundance of information including detailed maps of Phases 1,2,3 & 4, showing cycle paths; allotments sites, parks, tennis courts, playing fields, school sites, shops, pub, bus route, etc, etc?
The website also included contact details, telephone and email to contact QUVL to ask a question or make a complaint.
Why has the site been stripped of all useful information to the householders and future purchasers?
January 10th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Hi Thatcham resident,
Yes I do. The website you refer to is still online (kingsway-village.co.uk) but - as you say - all useful information was removed some time ago.
To the best of my knowledge the website was commissioned by the QUVL using the services of a local marketing consultancy. When the housing market died down the marketing company lost the contract and the website became little more than a list of links to the various house builders, (presumably they are on commission)!
Fortunately I was able to salvage a couple of the original plan documents and QUVL gave me permission to update them and add them to this website.
You will find them - along with the up-to-date tel’ numbers, complaints procedure documents etc on my Developers Page.
January 11th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Dog Walking Areas & Bad Press!
Hi there,
I am considering moving to Kingsway with my two teenage children and well behaved dogs.
Where are the best places for the dogs to have a good run around, or is there a nice walk away from the houses?
Also - in all honesty, what is Kingsway like now as a place to live? I don’t believe everything that I read in the papers but I am aware of Kingsway having a bit of a reputation - perhaps unfairly?
Thank you in advance for any help.
January 12th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Hi eloisecherry,
I don’t have a dog, so perhaps somebody else would be more suited to advise about ideal walks etc, although there are a lot of dog owners here and some good green spaces and walks in the vicinity (with more planned), so I’m sure you would find plenty of suitable spots to exercise your pooches.
As regards Kingsway’s reputation, it most certainly is unfair. The Editor in Chief of The Citizen has already admitted that the articles published about Kingsway were simply stories received from (nameless) members of the public and published without any attempt to verify their authenticity!
If you walk around the area and ask local people what they think, I’m sure you’ll get a completely different response; (although you would probably get some remarks about the state of the road surfaces and the lack of parking and local facilities etc)!
January 18th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Hi eloisecherry,
Really depends on the street as far as I see it.
My friend lives in a different area to me (I live near the school) and she gets no bother and never has (apart from the odd drunk/gang of kids walking past her house in the summer). However I have had my car vandalised as has my friend/neighbour, my husband had his motobike stolen (and dumped in a ditch up the street), my friend was mugged outside my garden gate, my neighbour had his back door glass kicked in (attempted robbery), someone tried to enter my home while I was sat in the front room… So either it’s a sign of the times, or I just live in a really bad area of Kingsway.
That and the dead rats found down the alleyway, plus the groups of kids that walk around the estate in the summer would make me of the opinion that Kingsway deserves it’s reputation and I wouldn’t move here if someone paid me; in fact we are moving away!
January 18th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
I don’t have a dog either so can’t help you on that one sorry.
As far as Kingsway itself is concerned, I have lived here for 2 and a half years, we have had no trouble at all, it has gained a reputation somewhat unfairly as Clive has noted, but in all honesty, Kingsway is no worse than most places around the UK, I am not from Gloucester, so have lived in a number of areas, around the UK and can hand on heart say, this is one of the nicest parts of the country I have lived in and it’s a good area with good schools, nice pubs and good links to the M5. Good luck with your decision.
January 25th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Does anyone have any recommendations for a local carpet cleaning company? I’ve tried hiring one of the Rug Doctor machines but the carpet still looks fairly grubby, so I’m looking for someone who does Steam Cleaning or similar.
Thanks
Paul
January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Hiya Paul,
I have used “Clean-able” in the past, he is really good and a nice chap, his details are as follows:
Andy Vicary
01452 540834
07721 537005
Hope this helps.
Lou
January 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Carrying on the theme of “does anyone know”…
Can anyone recommend a carpenter or a person who is able to repair a bannister rail? Ours has come apart at the top of the stairs and it’s repair is not covered under the NHBC unless repairs cost over £1200 (funny old thing)! It will soon become a health and safety issue for my kids if I leave it any longer
Also I need a recommendation for a person who can come and look at the boiler in the house as it is making some very strange noises!
Thanks in advance
Lou
January 26th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Morning All!
We can clearly see how this Community Based Site is working for the better as it helps residents in the manner directly above…
Lou Lou, depends how you want to benefit from this need - do you want the quickest, cheapest or preferred recommended route. I bet your now going to say All Three!
I would suggest a possible route - have you ever spoken with the works supervisor for your area of the development? They would normally allow you to have a quick chat with their on-site “chippies” who may do the job needed for cash!
Regards the boiler, as this is a GAS concern. I would recommend British Gas without any doubt. We have their HomeCare 400 package which we pay for monthly. The service given is really good and covers all your boiler services, parts & labour, pipework, plumbing & electrical - if the boiler can’t be repaired, they will replace it without added costs!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the kind words (as always)
Hi lou lou,
I agree with Steve, the idea of speaking to some of the local builders is a very good one; it’s quite likely you’ll get a local chippy who want to earn an extra bob or two at lunchtime or after work one day!
I too am a fan of British Gas and their repair/homecare schemes. But I have also used Glevum Heating many times in the past; they are quick, low-cost and - in my experience - very professional (and there’s also one of their engineers living in Kingsway, I see the van parked around here quite often)! Their tel’ no is: 01452 387066
January 26th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Brilliant thanks for the help on that, I will get my hubby to give BG a call and sort it!
With regards to asking one of the chippies on site, do I just approach some of the builders and get them to direct me to one of the chippies or is there are certain way I have to approach this? It’s not a big repair, the join has come away and needs a couple of heavy duty screws and some glue (I think)! I have to say I am fairly cross with NHCB people who basically said it’s not their problem, the house is probably one of the oldest in the village, but still not that old. They had the same answer when we called to enquire about getting someone to come and repair our external garden wall as the top row of bricks have blown and now look a mess with pieces falling off! Again it’s up to us to repair
January 26th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
lou lou, thanks for that, I’ll give him a call.
Clive, would it be beneficial for there to be a recommended services page to collate this kind of information in one place?
January 26th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Hi Paul,
There is a Local Contacts & Services page and also a Local Business page, but I can’t add details of commercial organisations unless they are willing to pay (a portion of advertising revenue is donated to the Residents Association and the balance covers site admin’ costs).
January 29th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Stolen Bike
A teenagers BMX bike was stolen from our garden in Aldergrove around midnight on Sat 28th Jan’.
It is white with ‘Mafia Bikes’ on the frame, and it has very distinctive purple wheel rims.
If anyone knows where it is or who may have taken it, please let me know through this site.
It has been reported stolen to The Police.
Thank You.
January 31st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Hi Villagers,
We are moving to Kingsway in a few months. Just bought a house. We do not know area very much and what it’s like living there. How are the schools?
Cannot wait to move to our new home. Hopefully I can make some friends
Thanks
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:32 pm
CandG,
Sorry to hear about that
Hi newvillagers,
Kingsway Primary School is fairly new, well-equipped and improving each year. There are several other choices within a short distance and there will shortly be a second primary school in Kingsway.
There are two local senior schools. Severn Vale (Quedgeley) is well-equipped and not too bad; I can’t comment on the other (Beaufort School - Tuffley) as I have no idea.
Thanks for joining in, and good luck with your move
Regards,
Clive
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Land behind Tesco
Does anyone know what is going to be on the land behind the Tesco Express shop?
Thanks
February 9th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Business Networking Evening
Hi All,
Someone mentioned to me last week that there is a Kingsway Business Networking Group.
They said the next meeting would be at The Barn Owl.
Does anyone have any details for this event?
Many Thanks,
Matt
February 15th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Wasteland opposite Tesco Express
Does anyone know if anything is going to be done with the horrid bit of land that is sort of opposite the Tesco Express (across the road where the temporary Badhams Pharmacy was last year) and in front of the flats?
It’s covered in building rubble and rubbish and floods in the middle.
It seems a real shame when the rest of that area is starting to look good with The Pub’ and things that this is being left such a tip.
February 16th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Local Squash Courts
Hi,
Other than the ones at GL1 and Riverside, are there any other squash courts local to Kingsway? The ones I have mentioned don’t seem to have very good availability.
I walked past the new tennis courts the other day. A metal fence has been used instead of a net, which means I am going to spend a lot of time chasing balls around all over the place as metal isn’t very forgiving. Could we not be trusted with a net?
February 18th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Garage Issue
Hi Villagers,
We wanted to move to Kingsway, and were offered the house we liked - subject to contract.
We were waiting for the go-ahead, when we got a letter from our solicitor this morning, saying that the garage does not belong to the house! (The reason is “the contract”… The garage contract is under “The Coach House”).
Just wondering if we want to try to buy another house, is it all the same leasehold or not?
We really want to buy a house in Kingsway; please advise.
Thanks.
February 22nd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Matt,
I’ve not heard (of the group or the event)!
Maybe you should try the Barn Owl (01452 720523 - Gary Millard).
newvillagers,
I hadn’t heard of this before, but following your post I had a call from a lady in Cheltenham whose son (it might have been daughter - lol) had exactly the same problem
It sounds like the existing owners need to get together and approach a Solicitor to explore the possibility of creating a new contract!
Anyway, that problem is specific to a very small number of houses and doesn’t apply to the rest of Kingsway, so - if you like the area, let’s hope you can find something else which is suitable.
Good Luck,
Clive
February 22nd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
SSTAR, Charlongo, Jack,
Sorry, but I can’t help any of you!
I have asked Barry to drop in and answer you when he has the chance, as I’m sure he’ll know.
Clive
February 24th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Hi Folks,
In terms of the “waste land” beside Tesco, there will be a Community Centre (Between Tesco and the School). Where Badhams Pharmacy Portacabin was there “should” be a doctors surgery, but I have been trying to push the PCT for this for ages, and beside Tesco itself I believe that will become a “place of worship” depending on current negotiations that are taking place.
In terms of squash courts, I will take that on and see if something could be achieved as part of the sports pavillion, could be ideal timing but I will let you know! Who else thinks they would use a squash court if it was provided? (I would, I know that)!
Cheers
Barry
February 24th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Kingsway Business Network - Have not heard of this having been set up already, however having just set up my own business and understanding just how many small and medium businesses are run out of Kingsway, a few people have said that having such a network would be really benificial. I will put a new post up about it to guage interest!
February 24th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Looking for a part-time job
Hi,
My name is Luke Dyer and I am 18 years old.
I have recently moved into the area and I am now looking for some part-time work.
I am currently at Gloucestershire College studying Level 2 Motor Mechanics, but as I don’t go to college on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, I need some work on these days. I can also do Saturdays.
If anyone can help me, please e-mail me on lukeydyer @ hotmail.com
Thank You,
Luke Dyer
February 24th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Barry,
I would definitely use a squash court on a regular basis. Where is the sports pavilion going be situated, when is it due to open and who would be responsible for running and maintaining it? Presumably most of the facilities will be outside, but I would guess a receptionist would be needed for indoor facilities like a squash court? I play cricket and it’s hard work maintaining the wicket and outfield, not to mention the cost of all the machinery that’s required. I’m guessing a couple of badminton courts is pushing my luck a bit too far?
Do you have any information regarding the tennis courts? I know things have to be robust, but they are going to be unusable with a metal net in my opinion.
February 27th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
The Sports area will be beside the orchard, in essence over the road from where Tesco will be. Currently it will have a Rugby Pitch, Football Pitch, Cricket Pitch, Tennis Courts and a Trim Trail ’round the perimeter. It will have a Sports Pavillion as part of that and I could easily see a Squash Court as a great addition to it. Currently the whole lot would be managed by the Parish Council (as the Waterwells facility is at the moment).
The Tennis Courts that are already up, are (I believe) designed for general use and low maintenance. Given where they are, I think the metal net in that location is a good thing. However I would hope the ones in the main sports area are of the proper “net” variety as they will be more secure and less chance of vandalism.
I’m not overly familiar with badminton really, what’s the difference in court layout (apart from the net being really high)? Could it be combined with a Tennis Court as a multi-use if you changed the net (with different coloured lines)?
Cheers,
Barry
February 27th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Restrictions for extending property in Kingsway
Hi,
Does anyone know anything about restrictions on extending your property in Kingsway? I have a feeling there are restrictive covenants in our deeds, but need to get hold of them to check. Is anyone else aware of this?
I don’t think I’ve seen any extensions on the estate and wonder if this is why!
Ruth
February 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
RSaunders,
Please do not take this as Gospel for your specific house, but there are a few properties in Kingsway that have had modifying work done, and others that are going through the process at the moment. Many properties have got Conservatories added on, and others that are building up or putting an extra room on. So it is possible, however you would need to check the deeds to your own property to see your own particular circumstances.
Cheers
Barry
February 29th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Morning…
I have viewed many extensions on the backs of houses on the development - if you want to place a conservatory on the back of your current patio exit doors (without removing those current doors) and keeping it ceiling height of the ground floor, and extend out less than four metres - then you don’t need planning permission (need to confirm with Planning Office first)!
However, if you step outside of those limitations, then you need planning permission, and the standard fee for an application is: £150.00.
The person within the Planning Office who can help you via email if preferred is…
Joann.Meneaud @ gloucester.gov.uk
The form for application can be printed-off via the council’s website.
Hope this helps!
Steve
February 29th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Dog Walking
Hi I’m Georgia,
I am a willing, young person looking for a little extra. So if you have a dog that’s paws need stretching I am ready to help.
I am very reliable, honest, keen and trustworthy.
I have a dog at the moment who weighs about 32kg, so I am able to deal with large dogs and little fellows too.
Please contact my mum on: 01452 698574 or debraredding @ hotmail.com.
March 3rd, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Peacock/Peahen
Hello All,
Just a quick message to hear if anyone has seen one of my peahens?
I lost one yesterday and found a pile of feathers between the moat and the park!
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Alastair
March 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Hi Alastair,
Sorry nobody seems to have heard anything but - from your description of things it doesn’t sound too good for the peahen
Good Luck, I do hope she comes home!
Regards,
Clive
March 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Drain covers outside houses
Hi All,
I have noticed the drain covers on some houses’ driveways have come off and wonder who do I need to speak to about it.
Are The Council responsible, or is the owner of the house responsible for the repair?
Thanks
March 15th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Morning All…
I hope we are not the only one’s frustrated by the repeated “cold callers” recently bombarding the streets within the development.
We have endured several over the past two weeks, and yesterday was the final straw… mid-afternoon, whilst I was in my office - I noted from our CCTV screen via split cameras, several youths in blue aprons enter the street as a group. The youths began repeated ringing/knocking of residents homes (including our own) remarking with humour toward the notice on our door (provided by Neighbourhood Watch) referring to unwanted “cold callers” not to call. I ignored their repeated efforts, and they continued door-to-door through the rest of the street (even those who equally have the same sign as ourselves relating to “cold callers”) and on reaching the last house - they simply started again in the same manner with those from whom they didn’t obtain a response the first time around!
Later that evening, and after 1940hrs, the very same group (same youth who repeatedly attempted a response from ourselves and remarked on the sign on our door relating to those who carrying-out similar actions as themselves) knocked at our door yet again. I noted him on-screen, and frustratingly answered the door. I viewed his ID (which he jokingly pushed toward my face remarking unwelcome comments against my eyesight. I instantly pointed at the sign on the door, and advised him that his previous comments relating to the sign had been recorded visually & audibly - he angrily waved his hands toward my face and quickly moved-off.
The charity he was attempting to gain monies for was UNICEF. I indicated he would be reported for repeated disturbance, and at a late hour of the evening. We accept charities are having a difficult time - equally so for the rest of society in general. We already give to charity on a regular basis without this constant unwelcome disturbance.
March 15th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
chanjcs,
I’m not sure but I think it depends what the drain is covering.
You might find the answer here. If not you could check your deeds or ask your developers or the local council.
blastu2,
I always thought those “no cold callers” signs were largely pointless (most companys train their representatives to ignore them) but that sounds like a particularly annoying visitor.
Perhaps you should send the video clip to UNICEF and see what they have to say about it!
March 15th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Evening Clive,
You know my direction towards addressing this already!
March 26th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Park Litter
I took my son to the park (near Kingsway School) this afternoon; what an absolute mess!
The bin in the park was overflowing with litter and there was litter strewn all over the field.
I took some pictures which I will be forwarding on to the appropriate people.
April 14th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Pre-schools in Kingsway?
Hi,
I am new to Kingsway village and I’m now seeking a pre school place for my two year old. Thing is I have no idea where the nearest pre schools are in the village.
I am in Wainfleet Avenue and I am hoping to find the shortest possible route on foot to a pre school.
Any recommendations from local families would be good.
Thank you.
April 14th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Does anyone know what “Affordable Housing” actually is?
I have heard that it is rented housing for workers in the public sector - nurses, teachers etc, but I have also heard it is the modern term for Social Housing for families in receipt of state benefits. I have noticed from the development plans in Kingsway that the Affordable Housing varies in size from the more modest type terraced properties to the larger type detached. Who qualifies to live in these properties It would be good to know exactly who our neighbours are!
April 15th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Hi poppy,
Pre-Schools:
I don’t have a complete list (I know there are several) but you could try:
BAR BAR Children’s Pre-School & Nursery. Unit 83, Kingsway Business Park, Tel’ 07776-401483.
Or: Little Owls (Quedgeley, Fieldcourt Primary Pre-School) 0783 398 7439.
Affordable Housing:
From the Department for Communities and Local Government’s website (here):
So… nothing to do with any one sector of the community and no way to know who lives in them (same as for privately owned or rented housing)!
Welcome to Kingsway
Regards,
Clive
May 16th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Parking on Brize Avenue…
…is now getting silly and irresponsible. The area near the New Barretts Sales Office has parking on the bend and the houses on the same side as the sales office are now also parking in the road, which effectively blocks the complete road. This needs addressing SOON.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Kingsway is just one big Social and Affordable Housing Estate with a lot of rented house and few houses brought by people on morgages
May 19th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Judge,
Read the historic posts.
This has been an estate-wide problem for 6 years.
Nothing will be addressed, inconsiderate & lazy people will park in the most ridiculous places and accidents will happen.
As QUVL are a reactive bunch of (insert your own comment here), the only time something will happen is when someone is seriously injured, or worse.
May 20th, 2012 at 2:20 am
darrjeff, You obviously dislilke living here, (or maybe you want everyone else to leave)
but that is a ridiculous exaggeration 
lja, Mmmm… Let’s hope things improve after roads are adopted, and as buses start to become more regular.
May 21st, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Clive,
Do you know if there are any plans to open the road at the bottom of Woodvale leading into Copeland Park or is it always going to remain pedestrian access only?
May 21st, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Hi Lou Lou
That road is supposed to open up but for bus access only. Seen a number of plans for the longer term but will see how it turns out.
Cheers
Barry
June 6th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Hardwicke & Quedgeley Healthy Living Festival
The above will run from 23 June for 7 days. It’s a great way to try something different, get healthy, get involved with our community or think about a new hobby.
Best of all is that it is all free: (See here).
Quedgeley Community Trust AGM
QCT owns and runs Quedgeley News which helps to promote and fund many local groups including those on Kingsway. Why not come along to our annual meeting to find out what is going on and have your say?
13th July - 7.30pm at Quedgeley Community Centre.
July 20th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Phone Cover Found
My son found a ‘phone cover at the little park today off Valley Gardens. If you’ve lost it, comment on here what type of cover it is and we’ll return it to you
July 30th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Allotments
Do we know if there is any scope for allotments to be put into Kingsway, and if so how much would they be annually and how would you reserve one?
In this economy they would be a worthwhile investment and a good way for the community to pitch in together and grow our own veg’.
July 30th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Hi AJ,
Yes there are plans to build allotments on Kingsway… We have been awaiting news with bated breath
Most of the details (including where to register your interest) are available here
September 10th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Lets Trading
Hi,
Not sure if this as been on here before but if not was wondering if this would be something that may be appropriate for Kingsway? Or is the area too small population and geographically wise for such a thing?
Feel free to comment one way or the other:
http://www.letslinkuk.net
http://www.lets-linkup.com
September 21st, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Any news on the new BOOTS store yet?
Hi, Still looking forward to the arrival of the new Boots store, which I read was to be opened on the site of the former ‘Blockbuster Video’ store… No signs of it being anytime soon though!
October 1st, 2012 at 1:24 am
Childminder Needed
Does anyone know a trustworthy local childminder? Needed a.s.a.p.
Thank you in advance
October 1st, 2012 at 1:27 am
Hi aleksuu,
There are a few listed on our Local Contacts & Services page.
October 25th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Asda News
Anyone heard when the work will start on Asda (due to be completed by next summer so say)?
Thanks
November 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Greenhouse Panel
If anyone finds a Greenhouse Panel (Polycarbonate) in the Marham Drive area would you please let me know? It blew off in the wind tonight.
Many Thanks
Sue
07769 807946
December 16th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Lack of footpaths on Lioncourt Development
Does anyone else think the lack of footpaths around the Lioncourt area is dangerous?
Cars and the BT van parked at the end of Bampton Castle Road mean people have to walk in the middle of the road onto Thatcham Avenue.
I suspect yellow lines are not an option once adopted.
How long before a speeding car takes out a child?
December 17th, 2012 at 8:22 am
I actually quite like the lack of footpaths; the idea being that cars have to go slower (and it has been proven to work and to be safer - see here). That said mixing that with the chaotic parking probably doesn’t help! Regardless, it’s too late now to do anything, the road isn’t wide enough to add pavements!
Regarding the parked BT van it’s already parked illegally - it is illegal in general to park within 10m of any junction (Highway code 243) so we should be able to complain to Police/Council and they can get a ticket for causing an obstruction. Alternatively try calling BT, they are more likely to care about where their vans get parked than whoever drives it.
January 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
Gas Safe Engineer Wanted in Kingsway
Hi,
We are looking for a Gas Safe certified installer to fit a dual-fuel cooker for us very soon, as we need the necessary paper plus certificate.
Please can anyone advise us of anyone in Kingsway that would be able to assist?
Many thanks for you help.
January 28th, 2013 at 1:51 pm
Building work behind Matalan?
Can anyone satisfy my curiosity?
There is a lot of building work going on behind the Matalan store, opposite Dominoes Pizzas. Someone told me it’s going to be another shop, possibly Boots. Is this correct?
I just wondered whether we needed another chemist in the area!
January 30th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Hi Steve,
I believe that Boots are opening a shop in the vicinity of Matalan, but I’m not sure where exactly.
January 31st, 2013 at 12:32 pm
The old Blockbusters store has been demolished and is being re-built to house “Boots”
Boots is not just a pharmacy anymore, but yes find it strange that we are getting another “similar” type shop in the area, but I don’t think it will take business from the ones we currently have (I don’t use Tesco’s pharmacy out of loyalty to Lloyds near the school)!
February 1st, 2013 at 8:04 pm
Kicking Signs…
Just witnessed, about half an hour ago, a youth kicking the living daylights out of a sign along Thatcham Avenue, presumably for his own pleasure; when about to be confronted he scarpered! Be on the look out for a bored child [16 to 18?] wearing dark clothing, hoodie with a young looking pitbull type dog.
February 7th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
This sign kicker could well be the same person that took one of my plant pots from outside my house last night. I did notice some youths ‘dossing’ about but they weren’t doing any harm.
February 12th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Link road by proposed Asda site
Does anyone know when these barriers will be removed?
I know we have only been promised for 2 years but it would be good to see it open.
February 14th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
Hi tmfd,
The last word from (Andy Smith) QUVL was in November, after which I believe there was some controversy over/opposition to the planning application which will doubtless have caused a further delay!
I haven’t heard anything further recently but if I do, I will let you know.
February 17th, 2013 at 1:27 am
Hi tmfd,
Success (at last)! The road was (finally) opened on Friday evening (15th Feb).
(Maybe they saw your post)
March 11th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Garden Waste Bin - Stolen!
Thursday 07/03/2013 It would appear that sometime that afternoon my garden waste wheelie bin was stolen from behind our drive way gates. I do pay for my garden waste to be collected - maybe that’s why it was taken, who knows!
Anybody else has theirs go missing?
It seems no one else in my street has had theirs vanish.
March 18th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Searching for: Tatenhill Close, Kingsway
Hi Neighbours,
I had a call from a lady looking for “Tatenhill Close, Kingsway, GL2 2GX”. I can’t find it on any maps and haven’t spotted the name on my travels around Kingsway.
Does anybody know where it is please
June 6th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Road Works at Woodvale/Copeland Park
Hiya,
Does anyone know what is going on with the road at the bottom of Woodvale? They have removed the fences and have been working there for a week or so now. I heard a rumour that the road is to be opened to residents of Kingsway and Copeland making it easier access into Tuffley for Kingsway Residents and access to ASDA and beyond for Tuffley residents. Any truth there?
June 7th, 2013 at 10:05 am
Hi lou lou 27,
I see they’re tidying up the partition but last I heard there were definitely no plans to open up the link road. I will ask Andy Smith (QUVL) next time I see him.
Regards,
Clive
June 26th, 2013 at 10:11 am
Flooring Recommendation
We are moving to a new house in Kingsway in a few weeks time.
Does anyone know of a good supplier and/or fitter of flooring (mainly laminate and vinyl) in the area that they would recommend?
Thanks in advance.
June 27th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Hi yellowhouse,
Sadly the supplier we used for our laminate flooring has since gone
(I guess that really was a good deal he gave us - lol)!
Hopefully somebody else will be able to recommend a supplier for you.
Welcome to Kingsway
Clive
June 30th, 2013 at 5:19 pm
How about Kingfisher Flooring in Quedgeley? Are they any good?
July 3rd, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Afternoon Yellowhouse,
I know of a fitter who will be in the area within the next seven days, and equally linking-up with a local supplier too. I know his work receives very good feedback, and can provide further contact information once needed.
July 3rd, 2013 at 10:36 pm
That sounds great, blastu2. Can you post his details here? Thanks.
July 15th, 2013 at 11:59 am
Morning YellowHouse,
His name is “Buddy” and his number is…
07462 019857
I can confirm that he does a very good job of fitting throughout, and clean-up thereafter - no complaints of any kind!
July 16th, 2013 at 9:37 am
Body Bootcamp in Kingway Park
Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you all know about the Body Bootcamp at Kingsway park at 8am on Saturday. Last week was the trial run, I was the guinea pig and it was great fun! its super cheap (£4), and lovely to do in the summer.
August 5th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
“Wasteland” around Thatcham/Rudloe
Does anyone know if there are plans to tidy up/landscape the grass areas around the Thatcham/Rudloe juntions?
It looks so unsightly, even the area to the side of the school is a real mess.
August 14th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Postbox
A question for KRA, any chance of at least one postbox being installed in Kingsway?
A possible site, could be by Tesco’s Express, as there is plenty of space there. I don’t recall seeing a postbox, in Kingsway and the nearest is either the Post Office or Tesco’s in Quedgeley.
August 14th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Hi KevB,
Sorry I can’t help with anything concrete, ‘though I suspect it will be eventually (there’s still much development to go on there I think).
Hi Den,
There is a postbox already. It’s on Valley Gardens at the far end of the school from Tesco Express (opposite the lane leading to the big park).
There is an issue which prevents the Council from installing them until they have adopted the land, but we (the KRA) were able to get them to agree to install this one several years ago.
August 15th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Hello Clive, thanks for responding, I never walk around the school area, but thanks for letting me know there is a postbox in Kingsway, thanks, Den.
August 26th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
Travellers
I just drove past the land opposite Avionics House on the new link road and the travellers have moved in. Lets hope they are moved on quickly!
August 31st, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Hi SSTAR,
Sorry for the delay in authorising your post… (I was away for the week).
I don’t see any travellers there now, so I’m guessing this was dealt with this already!
Regards,
Clive
November 10th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
City Life
City Life - Gloucester City Council’s news magazine - should be arriving through your letterbox from tomorrow. If you have not received a copy by the end of the week then let me know at: [email protected]
November 15th, 2013 at 10:59 am
’tis bout time all the local do gooders got there collective litter picking asses in gear, this estate is looking grimey again. You lot picked up the baton now GET ON WITH IT already
November 18th, 2013 at 11:49 am
Morning All,
As one of those who assisted with many others too so we could show a more positive view of our village, I would like to indicate progress is being sorted in order that Litter Picking Equipment can be obtained for the village rather than attempting to pre-book limited equipment via GCC who are required to make community equipment available for as many groups as possible within Gloucester’ which means we can only gain access to equipment at certain times of the year.
The community of the village turned-out in large numbers with positive intentions this past April’ and for this we were extremely grateful. We hope that positivity will continue in the new year too.
I have equally spoken with ASDA, and they have advised me that they have limited litter pick equipment too. However, they will join-in with villagers twice a year in order that we can all clean-up more often and create a better image for ourselves.
Hopefully, you may consider joining-in too as a fellow member of the village, and in doing so - help all those who equally want a cleaner village: Keep Kingsway Village Tidy!
November 18th, 2013 at 7:48 pm
Why are we paying Council Tax which includes an element of rubbish clearing, when you come along and have litter picking days on the estate, the Council must be laughing, keeping our money, nothing in return, if you continue to have litter picking days, should we have a rebate, why have a dog and bark yourself, guess the Council will sit back and let you do their job. What is next that we empty our bins for them?
November 19th, 2013 at 9:15 am
Morning All,
The village, in most sections, isn’t adopted by GCC as yet. Therefore, litter is not cleared by them - it’s done by those arranged by QUVL as the management group on behalf of the developers until such time as the village is adopted - just as they arrange to have the roads used by buses salted when we have large amounts of snow (something which is expected this week)
Litter isn’t pleasant for any of us, and creates a poor image of the village too. Therefore, it’s in our best interests to join-in and help keep our village as clean as possible too.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:05 pm
Hello Blastu2, As I have said, if you are doing the work for free, then whoever is responsible for the cleaning up of our estate, they will just sit back and let you do it.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:41 pm
Hi Neighbours,
I’m not quite sure what you’re getting at Den. The RA organised bi-annual voluntary litter-picking days to make the place look tidier, because many residents had noticed an increase in litter. I don’t think the QUVL have altered their litter-picking arrangements since we did, so nothing is lost, but we get to live in a tidier place.
I often pick up litter when I’m walking around Kingsway… I’m not really bothered if it saves the Council money or not but if it does it will only benefit the City/County anyway.
Personally I can’t see a downside!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Hello Clive, if you want to do the work for free, every company will just sit back, if you want to pick up the rubbish, then fine, carry on. The village is so vast now. Yes in an ideal world it would be lovely to walk around and have Kingsway litter free. The same as I would like the person who keeps letting their dog foul either in my front garden or at the front of my house, with a dog bin only a few yards away, have the courtesy of cleaning up afterwards!
January 23rd, 2014 at 6:26 pm
Post Boxes
Has anyone looked for a post box on Kingsway recently? We appear to have one in Valley Gardens and… The next nearest is either in Tuffley or Naas Lane by the P&R.
Obviously, Royal Mail consider we are so hi-tech here that we don’t send letters on Kingsway anymore!
January 24th, 2014 at 10:20 am
Hi penybont_bach,
Usually the Post Office are not allowed to erect any post boxes until roads are adopted, but back in 2009 two local people (Jackie Hall (Cllr) and Parmjit Dhanda (MP)) liaised with the QUVL to get one erected in Valley Gardens (the local centre wasn’t built back then otherwise it would probably be there).
You can see the full details in this post.
January 24th, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Thanks Clive for explaining how there is light at the end of the tunnel regarding new post boxes.
I guess that as we move to more road adoptions on Kingsway, there is the relief of using less shoe leather…
January 24th, 2014 at 8:50 pm
In the place we previously lived (also a new development), the locals were complaining about the complete lack of post boxes, just a few months ago. The reply was that there were no plans to install any, because of the declining volumes of mail. I guess the same applies in Kingsway?
January 25th, 2014 at 8:45 pm
Hi, anybody know what’s happening with the bridge between Kingsway and Tuffley? Currently open to all traffic as the blockade has been removed!
I thought this was always going to remain closed.
January 25th, 2014 at 8:46 pm
Work Opposite Asda
Does anyone know what they are doing opposite Asda? In the field near the tennis courts?
Thanks
January 27th, 2014 at 9:08 am
Hi Neighbours,
penybont_bach: You’re welcome
yellowhouse, alzzi & SSTAR: I will find out and get back to you, probably on Wednesday.
Regards,
Clive
January 28th, 2014 at 12:12 pm
Alzzi - the road between Kingsway and Tuffley has been opened up so the Number 10 bus can take a diversion into Kingsway. This is due to the resurfacing work on Bodiam Avenue. I’d imagine it’ll soon be closed once the road is back open.
January 31st, 2014 at 12:49 pm
Hi Folks,
penybont_bach/yellowhouse: We (the Residents Association) have no information, so Joe Logan (Chairman) will contact the Post Office on our behalf.
alzzi: Hank is correct; it seems that the diversion is in place whilst road repairs to Bodiam Avanue take place. However, it appears that their actions may be in contravention of a planning order, so the buses may be stopped sooner than that! (In the past week I have received 3 further calls from local residents complaining about this)!
SSTAR: That’s where the Sports Pavilion, BMX Track and Trim Trail are being constructed.
Sorry it took me a little longer than I anticipated to post this… This week has been frantic!
Clive
February 17th, 2014 at 11:34 am
With the subject of water rates and soakaways resurfacing, I am in no doubt these soakaways will cause sinkholes. Maybe not huge but the catalyst has been put in place. Especially with the quantities of rainfall this country is experiencing.
February 17th, 2014 at 9:40 pm
This may have already been said but wouldn’t it be better if the no10 bus could keep using Thatcham Ave and keep the link between Kingsway and Tuffley open?
I can’t see any harm in keeping this open as it’s not as if it can be used as a rat run as it’s out of the way! I can’t see any problem with using this, keeping it one way so we can access Tuffley at least.
February 18th, 2014 at 3:06 pm
Hi Kevgee,
I was told that the link is not designed to take the weight of the double-decker buses, and that the original planning permission denied access to buses… So the Council were breaching their own rules by allowing buses to use it. That information may not be up to date but that’s what I was told.
Personally I don’t mind either way, but I have had a fair number of calls from Kingsway residents complaining about the No 10 buses coming through from Copeland Park and going through Kingsway to the Tuffley link, so I would expect a fair amount of opposition to the idea!
February 18th, 2014 at 11:51 pm
I get your point Clive. So if that’s the case then keep it open one way to cars and put a restriction to other vehicles. Surely it would make sense for us to have some sort of link with Tuffley and not be segregated from the rest of Gloucester or are we not worthy? And make it one way so that it doesn’t become a rat run!
Thing is Clive I can’t seem to understand Gloucester’s Council in trying to alienate Kingsway from the other Districts close by.
February 19th, 2014 at 3:03 am
In life as a general rule, it is only a good idea if they think of it first!
February 19th, 2014 at 4:05 pm
I recall from discussions we had on this subject “back in the day” that there was much concern about Kingsway being used as a “rat run”, and although - as you say - a one-way link would half the impact, I suppose it would still have an impact!
I don’t really have a personal preference either way. It is annoying having to drive all the way ’round to Tuffley to visit friends, but I also dislike double-deckers driving past on Thatcham Ave’ (the straight stretch outside our house is where they try to make up for lost time I think)!
My personal opinion is that Kingsway plans were much affected by the (flavour of the) legislation which existed during the early planning stages; the emphasis was on trying to discourage people from owning/using cars, and so many decisions were made which reflected that. Lack of private parking spaces, complete lack of public parking spaces, small narrow winding roads, lack of road links to neighbouring areas, free bike vouchers, etc.
We all suffered for 5+ years with the lack of access for emergency vehicles and the huge detour to get to the “local” supermarkets in Quedgeley, and sadly I believe the private/public parking issues will haunt us for years! The links to other areas were designed to allow only pedestrian, emergency and (some) public transport to pass and - as is always the case in these matters - once planning permission is granted, it’s nigh on impossible to get it changed (without huge effort/expense).
The legislation is a thing of the past (for now anyway), but I rather think we will be left to live with many of the consequences
February 19th, 2014 at 5:58 pm
I think the road should be closed again, there are enough ways in and out of Kingsway now without increasing the traffic that could come in from Tuffley for example.
Any news on the road adoptions? The corner of Brize Avenue where it splits round to the right (near the current open entrance to Tuffley) should have double yellows as you simply cannot see around the corner!
February 19th, 2014 at 7:36 pm
No adoption updates at the moment. I’m hoping we will get the latest at the next public KRA meeting (should be early March I think).
March 9th, 2014 at 8:15 pm
Tennis Courts
Does anyone know why the new tennis courts adjacent to the new Asda are locked?
I have been several times with my son only to be disappointed as the gates are locked. I don’t understand why we cannot use them.
Thanks
March 11th, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Those tennis courts have been there a while now and I didn’t realise they were locked.
There are some more tennis courts located by the other recreational area, which is kind of between tesco and the new school, those are always open.
March 20th, 2014 at 12:07 pm
I asked Andy Smith (QUVL) about this during last night’s meeting. He said due to issues with the access track and lack of local management, (plus the fact that there are other courts available locally), the decision was made to delay opening the new courts until the Sports Pavilion is opened (ETA 08/08/’14).
April 14th, 2014 at 12:46 pm
The community garden seems to have lost its lustre
shame
April 15th, 2014 at 12:11 am
Hi nono,
Yes it has becoming something of a wasteland
The “Community Garden” was originally created in August 2012 by Barry Kirby and some helpful local residents (see here for details).
Now that the land is scheduled to be built on in the next few months, there’s no sense in tending it any longer.
April 17th, 2014 at 11:45 am
Morning Nono & Clive,
The Temporary Community Garden, which was provided with a temporary permit for use in this form, reached it’s remit for use and was returned to QUVL in readiness of proposed building as previously declared before given a Temporary Notice for use as a Community Garden. Once the Community Centre is completed for use, it could possibly provide an area alongside for use in the same form too if residents favour it.
May 14th, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Bengal Cat Missing
Brown spotted Bengal cat has been missing since Sunday 4th May; she is micro-chipped.
Please check your garages, sheds and greenhouses. She is never more than a call away from home so this is out of character.
Any information at all please contact me.
May 15th, 2014 at 3:29 am
Very sorry to hear about that jaynesmith, I hope you find her soon.
May 30th, 2014 at 4:54 pm
My bicycle needs a service. Can anyone recommend a local repair shop?
Thanks in advance.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:07 pm
Why is the grass not being kept down, we all pay towards the upkeep of the grass. Kingsway is looking more like a jungle. I am not happy that I have to cut and clear grass that is now coming through the fencing. So who is responsible?
June 9th, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Hi Jack,
Sorry I didn’t respond. I’m afraid I don’t know of any at the moment, although I’m told there may well be a repair shop included in the new shops… (Too far away for you to wait of course, but hopefully next time)!
Hi mitzi1960,
Probably got caught out by the mad weather (like my back garden)!
It depends what’s the other side of your fence!
Much of the ground maintenance is still QUVL’s responsibility, I think some may still be the responsibility of local builders, some is maintained by one or other housing association and some has been adopted and is now the responsibility of the Council.
June 9th, 2014 at 6:12 pm
Just heard from a neighbour that the council has responsibility and that the grass is only going to be cut twice a year. Surely that’s not right as we pay weekly towards the upkeep? Kingsway is looking a right mess, as now litter is now being hidden within the grass. I did see a gentleman cutting some of the grass, as it is becoming an eyesore. Maybe we should all ask for a refund and pay a weekly payment twice a year
June 9th, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Hi Mitzi,
Like I said there are lots of different organisations responsible, depending on the piece of land in question. If it’s the Council next to you, you’ve probably drawn the short straw there!
You don’t pay weekly for upkeep of Council land (unless you mean your council tax)… Maybe you have a local contractor?
I think the Residents Association is organising another Kingsway Litter Pick day soon, keep an eye on here for more info’.
June 9th, 2014 at 6:53 pm
@mitzi1960 - where is the patch of grass you are talking about? I have spoken to the council about other bits of land in kingsway which they have swiftly mowed…..
Also of course for areas that are adopted the council will do litter picking too
Let me know the locations and I’ll ask the relevant people.
June 9th, 2014 at 8:22 pm
I think it’s quite nice that some of the grass is left uncut. It’s good for the wildlife
June 13th, 2014 at 12:48 pm
Green Spaces - Digby Green
Anyone know who to contact about cutting grass in green spaces? Digby Green is getting a bit jungle like!
June 13th, 2014 at 12:58 pm
Hi,
Looking for some advice please. Can anyone tell me which Housing Association is responsible for the properties in Kingsway?
Would be really helpful if I knew!
June 13th, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Hi chumly,
As I said above, there are lots of different organisations responsible, depending on the piece of land in question.
I’m afraid I’m not familiar with “Digby Green”. Hopefully somebody will know.
June 13th, 2014 at 3:13 pm
Hi Mike1967,
There are numerous housing associations with properties in Kingsway including Guinness Trust, Oxbode Housing Association &, Bromford Housing (I’m not sure but I think there’s at least one other).
Welcome to Kingsway Villagers
Clive
June 14th, 2014 at 8:12 am
I’m on the Lioncourt Estate, having issues with neighbours, and was hoping to report it to the appropriate housing association.
June 14th, 2014 at 3:15 pm
Hi Mike,
I’m pretty sure that’s Guinness Hermitage.
Good Luck.
June 16th, 2014 at 1:23 pm
Hey!
I’ve recently moved to the area and I’m looking to register with a Doctor’s Surgery. I’m 21, but have quite extensive history with Mental Health. I’d preferably like to register with a surgery who’re good at dealing with these kinds of issues. Can anyone recommend one?
I was also wondering which broadband providers & mobile phone network providers residents in the Goosebay Dr/Sealand Way area use?
Thanks in advance
June 16th, 2014 at 3:17 pm
Hi fto,
I’ve used St James Family Doctors and Severnvale Surgery in the past and they’re both horrible.
I don’t live near Goosebay Drive / Sealand Way, so I’m afraid I can’t help with that, I hope someone else can assist.
I just wanted to say “Hi and welcome to Kingsway Villagers”
June 16th, 2014 at 10:21 pm
“I’ve used St James Family Doctors and Severnvale Surgery in the past and they’re both horrible.”
Argh! My wife and I have registered in both of those practices, but have never been. So is there actually a decent GP in the area?
June 17th, 2014 at 9:18 am
Hi yh,
If there is I haven’t met them!
June 19th, 2014 at 1:22 pm
Dr Siva - Quedgeley Medical Centre is excellent. Small surgery but very good. Easy walking distance from Kingsway as it’s opposite Next/Sorting Office. I had a friend who had some mental health problems and he said Dr Siva was amazing.
BT is the only real broadband provider, they’re a bit rubbish but if you go to Sky they use the BT lines so at least if there is a problem you’re closer to the source. The BT engineer who finally sorted our internet after 6 months of problems was amazing, but you have to leap through hoops to get one to come out.
June 19th, 2014 at 6:58 pm
BT Retail and BT Openreach are very much separate so it is totally untrue that if you go with BT any line issues will get solved at the same speed as any other ISP.
June 22nd, 2014 at 6:20 pm
Can I ask why the Kingsway roads are riddled with Severn Trent manhole covers? Yes I know we have a sewer system, but a high percentage are extremely noisy all through the estate. I have never known roads riddled with such blight, they seem cheap nasty, and certainly not fit for the purpose required. All the major routes have a high traffic and the effect is terrible. I hope blastu2 can answer this, if he hasn’t departed yet. Always such expert knowledge on all subjects.
July 24th, 2014 at 8:43 pm
I went to St James Dental Practice for the first time today. They seemed perfectly fine but they’ve told me I need to have quite a bit of work done.
Anyone go there regularly? Just my inherent lack of trust but I want to make sure they aren’t trying to fleece me! Very difficult to be completely trusting when you go somewhere for the first time and they say you need to spend lots of money especially as some of the treatment is relatively minor.
Thanks in advance.
July 25th, 2014 at 1:14 pm
Hi Jack,
I was a patient of theirs around 1987. I had a couple of bad experiences, plus one episode of their trying to charge me £185.00 for a filling that they quoted me £80.00 for - on the grounds that they had used the wrong sized filling first of all - which they expected me to pay for (fat chance)!
Having said that - it was 1987, so the “Dentist” I saw has probably left now (retrained as a Butcher)!
August 6th, 2014 at 10:43 am
When do you think that we may get a GP surgery on Kingsway? Appointments at St James are non-existent. Surely the Village is big enough to get a GP interested in starting up a surgery? It seems that Kingsway is more interested in producing Sports and Community Centre. How about an indoor swimming pool? Something like Beaufort. Now that would pay for itself with the amount of residents in Kingsway.
August 10th, 2014 at 6:54 pm
Hi Mitzi,
There have been plans and discussions about opening a Medical Centre in Kingsway for many years now. (See this post from 2008).
Land has been provided for a facility (opposite the school at the end of Valley Gardens) but there have been problems finding a Doctor willing to take it on, as well as more discussions about basing it in HuntsGrove, but I’m afraid I don’t know the latest (just got back off holiday today)… I will try to find out.
I’m not sure why you think “Kingsway is more interested in producing Sports and Community Centre”… All these things have been planned for years (including the Medical Centre as you can see), but some are harder than others to arrange.
I’ve not heard of anybody interested in opening an indoor swimming pool (I think they are quite expensive to maintain). Years ago (C 1985) there was talk of building a Health Centre with indoor pool on Fieldcourt Drive (Quedgeley) but in the end they built more houses instead
October 8th, 2014 at 6:03 pm
Shops being built
Can somebody tell me if they have any idea of what shops are being built at the moment by Tesco Express please?
October 9th, 2014 at 5:27 pm
Hi lizb77,
The last news I had was from the last Residents Association public meeting (on July 9th) as follows:
(Minutes - Here).
Regards,
Clive
October 23rd, 2014 at 12:42 pm
Junction 12 was shut last night?
Did anyone see any signs or have any notice that Junction 12 was shut last night?
Drove home about 9:20pm and it was shut! I had to go up to 11a and back down.
If I’d known it was shut I would have got off at an earlier junction!
October 24th, 2014 at 5:31 am
Hi doitcom,
I got this from .gov.uk news.
I didn’t see or hear any warnings about it, (although I wasn’t driving on the motorway on Wednesday so wasn’t listening to traffic news etc).
October 24th, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Thank you - but it wasn’t clearly sign posted - will check the site for the future! Cheers.
October 25th, 2014 at 3:28 am
You’re welcome
No surprise there