Police at Trowbridge

[whole diary]

[Don]

Excuse me for not being PC but what were the little scrotes doing hanging about the platform.

In our decent and pleasant land, They, You, and I have every right to hang about anywhere so long as they do no harm.  In this case they could have done nothing, but instead bothered to call for help.

They should be commended and praised as an example to others, not lampooned just for being young and having a toy/mode of transport that you don't use or approve of.

Shame on you!

[G.Uard]

Just to chuck in my two pennorth.  This part of the world has its share of wannabe fare dodgers and general wastes of oxygen; several, (but not all by any means), young, hoody-wearing, walkman-toting, dodgy-trainer-wearing, feet-on-seaters.  That said, the vast majority of young travellers, most of whom also wear the 'youth uniform' , seem decent and honest kids who enjoy a chat and a joke or two and make no trouble at all.  I also enjoy the odd bit of banter with evening club goers.  Far more invidious are the regular commuters who use every trick in the book to avoid paying their fare.  Many of these, although old enough to know better, resort to bullying and even intimidation when challenged. 

I don't for one moment, consider that our youth are perfect, (I can't remember being so either).  I am also aware that it was intellectually challenged youths who pushed the bin onto the line at Trowbridge recently.  Society in general, as well as those who offend in this manner have much to do,  but stereotyping, IMO^▸ (in my opinion) is unfair and paints an unrealistic picture of life today.

[Chris from Nailsea]

Quite coincidentally, from the Western Daily Press:

Survey reveals Wiltshire teens are clean-living and well-behaved

Teenagers are turning their backs on binge drinking, smoking and taking illegal drugs in their thousands after one of the biggest surveys of the health of youngsters revealed some surprising findings.  A snapshot of the recreational habits of thousands of youngsters in one West county, carried out by an independent group on behalf of health chiefs, showed that the teenagers of 2008 are probably far better behaved than their parents.  Far from being the binge-drinking, drug-using hoodies depicted in TV dramas such as Channel 4's Skins, the youngsters of Wiltshire are actually healthy and more strait-laced than generations before them, according to the report.

Thousands of young people in Wiltshire were surveyed for the study, which found a surprising 96 percent of secondary school pupils had not used an illegal drug in the last month.  In fact, drug use among young people has dropped by half in the past six years, proving the current crop of teenagers are probably the least rebellious and most health-conscious for generations.  Rates of smoking and drinking among pupils has also reduced significantly since 2002, with Wiltshire secondary school pupils more likely to say they have never tried smoking.  Teenagers are also more likely to eat fruit and vegetables than elsewhere in Britain, wash their hands and get a say in how their school can make them happier and healthier.

The survey was carried out by independent organisation SHEU on behalf of school and health bosses in the county. Youngsters were quizzed anonymously and those behind the survey said they were confident the answers were honest and reliable.  Some 2,387 pupils in 31 schools across the county took part in the huge survey.

Wiltshire's director of public health, Maggie Rae, said she hoped it would shatter some misconceptions about youngsters.  "Despite the stories about binge drinking and drug use, we recognise that the vast majority of young people in Wiltshire make sensible and healthy decisions," she said.  "We hope parents are reassured and encouraged by what young people in Wiltshire tell us in this recent survey."

See http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/wdp/news/Survey-reveals-Wiltshire-teens-clean-living-behaved/article-538730-detail/article.html

[tramway]

Anyone wish to comment about trespassing on NR^» (Network Rail - home page) property?

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

Anyone wish to comment about trespassing on NR^» (Network Rail - home page) property?

DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!

[G.Uard]

And don't trespass either! 

[tramway]

Yes it's a ^1000 fine according to the sign at the gate at Trowbridge.

[6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01]

Yes it's a ^1000 fine according to the sign at the gate at Trowbridge.

think thats a small price to pay for ruining peoples lives ... should be a jail sentance!

[Phil]

Former guitarist and vocalistr of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwall, is very rude about Trowbridge on his latest album 'Hoover Dam'.

There's a song called "Please Don't Put Me On A Slow Boat To Trowbridge" - download it free here if you're even vaguely interested

http://www.hooverdamdownload.com/

[tramway]

We were never going to get the same treatment as Keynsham received from Neil Innes were we. 

[thetrout]

This little incident would suggest why you cant use the toilets at trowbridge station anymore.

Sign on the door that says: Due to security reasons, these toilets are now locked.

Just what you want to see when ye olde bladder is full and the train is delayed.

Mind you I can hardly blame FGW^▸ (First Great Western) for doing so. Hope the guys at Trowbridge Station are ok. They are normally quite nice people

[vacman]

Just to chuck in my two pennorth.  This part of the world has its share of wannabe fare dodgers and general wastes of oxygen; several, (but not all by any means), young, hoody-wearing, walkman-toting, dodgy-trainer-wearing, feet-on-seaters.  That said, the vast majority of young travellers, most of whom also wear the 'youth uniform' , seem decent and honest kids who enjoy a chat and a joke or two and make no trouble at all.  I also enjoy the odd bit of banter with evening club goers.  Far more invidious are the regular commuters who use every trick in the book to avoid paying their fare.  Many of these, although old enough to know better, resort to bullying and even intimidation when challenged. 

I don't for one moment, consider that our youth are perfect, (I can't remember being so either).  I am also aware that it was intellectually challenged youths who pushed the bin onto the line at Trowbridge recently.  Society in general, as well as those who offend in this manner have much to do,  but stereotyping, IMO^▸ (in my opinion) is unfair and paints an unrealistic picture of life today.

I agree with your point about the regular commuters trying it on (not all obviously!) they are 10 times worse than chavs "I'm not a common faredodger, i'm a respectable businessman" you hear them say..... err no, your freeloading "respectable" scumbag as you have no ticket and you've ignored me three times!

[G.Uard]

On reading back my post, I note that it could be construed as an attack on all regular commuters.  As Vacman points out, 'not all' by any means, just a tiny percentage. 

[thetrout]

I agree with your point about the regular commuters trying it on (not all obviously!) they are 10 times worse than chavs "I'm not a common faredodger, i'm a respectable businessman" you hear them say..... err no, your freeloading "respectable" scumbag as you have no ticket and you've ignored me three times!

Sounds like XC^▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) in First Class.

Faredodgers come into first class and then get really arguementative with the train staff when they get thrown out.

Well the blunt answer is:

"Do what everyone else has done in here and pay the extra or move"

Is it so unobvious your in a first class carriage when the words First Class are pretty much everywhere you look..?

Sorry for the rant...

TT