Topic ID 4298
Surely the proposals for a McDonalds Drive - Thru and Multiplex at the old Waters Garage should be rejected. Today's meeting (April 1st) should be open to the public. It is an important site, especially as this is the first glimpse many people have entering our lovely town via the A414.
Reply ID 62282
Think of the attraction though - a giant letter M as a gateway to the town centre. It's a mad, mad, mad world good and proper.
Reply ID 62284
Is this serious or is it an April 1st windup?[?]
Reply ID 62288
No. This is not a wind-up. The original post was a joint effort by The DB and Warren Peace under the thread ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS. Admin caught wind of their crafty scheme and locked the thread in February though too late. At the secret meeting held at the WH in March the full plan was unveiled and, as Arty has pinted out, there is a further secret meeting today. I'm going into London this afternoon to hire some of the G20 rent-a-mob crowd to come to Hertford this evening and demonstrate.
Reply ID 62291
This is wonderful news! Really hope they get approval. I've been waiting ages for a Mc D in town!!!!!!! The DB
Reply ID 62296
quote:Sloop it should be a giant w for a mad mad mad mad world [:D] [:D]
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
Think of the attraction though - a giant letter M as a gateway to the town centre. It's a mad, mad, mad world good and proper.
Reply ID 62297
quote:Surely there would only be room for a Miniplex on that site [;)]
Originally posted by Arty
Surely the proposals for a McDonalds Drive - Thru and Multiplex at the old Waters Garage should be rejected. Today's meeting (April 1st) should be open to the public. It is an important site, especially as this is the first glimpse many people have entering our lovely town via the A414.
Reply ID 62299
quote:Yes, sorry. Getting carried away with the beauty of the scheme.
Sloop it should be a giant w for a mad mad mad mad world
Reply ID 62317
quote:There used to be a Maccy D's in town but closed as it wasn't busy enough and attracted the riff raff to loiter outside. Why would you need 2 Macdonalds at either end of Hertford, is this the 21st century version of the gatehouse?
Originally posted by The DB
This is wonderful news! Really hope they get approval. I've been waiting ages for a Mc D in town!!!!!!! The DB
Reply ID 62329
Macs was actually an extremely busy and profitable outlet until the franchisee opened Rush Green. Then trade declined as it would when you open in competition on a major trunk road. It did attract a few groups of kids who used to hang about but also families and anyone needing a quick bite in a hurry. Who hasn't grabbed a Big Mac or bag of fries at one time or the other. And many who complained about the kids hanging about now realise that it made that part of town look busy. And with Woollies gone there is even less reason to be in that part of town.
Reply ID 62343
As i have said before on this forum what we need is a K.F.C. Waters garage is perfect for said shop and drive through.plus i can go in it on the way home on a Saturday night instead of eating that cack from the town centre chicken place.
Reply ID 62344
A report in this weeks Herald suggests that KFC are interested in Hertford, though no mention of where they are considering to locate. Would the former Waters showroom require planning permission for change of use if this were to be considered a site? Not that this 'minor' formality has ever been a barrier to any other large chain. I would have thought they would look at the former McD's on Maidenhead Street as the most obvious place?
Reply ID 62349
quote:You would have to get rid of the squatters first! Whoever ripped that hoarding off last month did that family a great service and they have been no problem to the locals since they moved in. Indeed I don't think a lot of people actually know they are there.[:D]
Originally posted by Woody
A report in this weeks Herald suggests that KFC are interested in Hertford, though no mention of where they are considering to locate. Would the former Waters showroom require planning permission for change of use if this were to be considered a site? Not that this 'minor' formality has ever been a barrier to any other large chain. I would have thought they would look at the former McD's on Maidenhead Street as the most obvious place?
Reply ID 62350
quote:The multiplex is a worry. This could be a serious threat to the Hertford Film Club.
Originally posted by Arty
Surely the proposals for a McDonalds Drive - Thru and Multiplex at the old Waters Garage should be rejected.
Reply ID 62351
I noticed lights were on in the showroom last night very late... Quite a luxurious squat then if theyr'e getting free electricity!
Reply ID 62352
quote:Most empty buildings are still connected from the street, before the meter, if not after.
Originally posted by codek2
I noticed lights were on in the showroom last night very late... Quite a luxurious squat then if theyr'e getting free electricity!
Reply ID 62356
shunt why would any empty building still be connected, especially before the meter??
Reply ID 62358
quote:I know one case where they pulled a building down when it was still connected..........unpaid bill in that case I believe, not sure but I would assume the stay connected unless the owners ask for disconnection
Originally posted by throwback
shunt why would any empty building still be connected, especially before the meter??
Reply ID 62359
quote:That's about it. Before the meter, the incoming phases are hardwired to the supply. You would have to have it disconnected and it's not usual to do that until a building is about to be demolished.
Originally posted by Marilynquote:I know one case where they pulled a building down when it was still connected..........unpaid bill in that case I believe, not sure but I would assume the stay connected unless the owners ask for disconnection
Originally posted by throwback
shunt why would any empty building still be connected, especially before the meter??
Reply ID 62373
Arty must have been on a wind-up. The site should just become a petrol station again.
Reply ID 62379
quote:Wind up? What kind of a fool makes a post on April 1st[:D] Disappointed it's not appeared in The Mercury, though...would have been good, eh?!
Originally posted by James007
Arty must have been on a wind-up. The site should just become a petrol station again.
Reply ID 62380
quote:[:D][:D]
Originally posted by James007
Arty must have been on a wind-up. The site should just become a petrol station again.
Reply ID 62391
quote:http://tiny.cc/Mugs [:D][:D]
Wind up? What kind of a fool makes a post on April 1st[:D] Disappointed it's not appeared in The Mercury, though...would have been good, eh?!
Reply ID 62394
[img]http://www.smilies-and-more.de/pics/smilies/party/062.gif[/img] [img]http://www.smilies-and-more.de/pics/smilies/party/062.gif[/img] yuk!
Reply ID 62395
So Arty you were wrong. It’s going to be a Burger King drive thru![:D]
Reply ID 62403
[url="http://www.herald24.co.uk/content/herald/news/story.aspx?brand=EHHOnline&category=NewsEastHerts&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestEHH&itemid=WEED03%20Apr%202009%2017%3A02%3A37%3A570"]McDonald's Refutes Hertford Rumour[/url]
Reply ID 62417
quote:What can one say! [8D]
Originally posted by Steve
[url="http://www.herald24.co.uk/content/herald/news/story.aspx?brand=EHHOnline&category=NewsEastHerts&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=newslatestEHH&itemid=WEED03%20Apr%202009%2017%3A02%3A37%3A570"]McDonald's Refutes Hertford Rumour[/url]
Reply ID 62422
Have I mentioned that we had Elvis Presley in the shop the other day?
Reply ID 62423
Hold the front page !
Reply ID 62496
quote:Is it ? Anybody who knows me knows I loathe Mc Donalds.Sorry , not guilty your honour.
Originally posted by Woody
No. This is not a wind-up. The original post was a joint effort by The DB and Warren Peace under the thread ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS.
Reply ID 62497
quote:You're a week too late. The moment has passed.
Originally posted by warren_peacequote:Is it ? Anybody who knows me knows I loathe Mc Donalds.Sorry , not guilty your honour.
Originally posted by Woody
No. This is not a wind-up. The original post was a joint effort by The DB and Warren Peace under the thread ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS.
Reply ID 62499
quote:Yes of course, I'm always passing moments, a proper hoot this one tho hey ? [:)]
Originally posted by Stevequote:You're a week too late. The moment has passed.
Originally posted by warren_peacequote:Is it ? Anybody who knows me knows I loathe Mc Donalds.Sorry , not guilty your honour.
Originally posted by Woody
No. This is not a wind-up. The original post was a joint effort by The DB and Warren Peace under the thread ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS.
Reply ID 62500
Careful Warren, the Herald are looking for some new investigative journalists. Don't want them infiltrating the Hertford Film Club. [:D]
Reply ID 62523
quote:I wouldnt mind Woody, the more the merrier, we'd soon turn them around to the right way .
Originally posted by Woody
Careful Warren, the Herald are looking for some new investigative journalists. Don't want them infiltrating the Hertford Film Club. [:D]
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