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25 Jul 10 - 01:39 PM (#2951937) Subject: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Andy Firstly, Must state that I don't want to be alarmist but here's the story. Went with Mrs A, to Whitby today. Lovely weather, had a good walk, great couple of pints and excellent fish and chips. Problem though, the bridge in the middle of town is broken and closed to road and pedestrian traffic!Its open to seafaring traffic only.Cars, buses, horses and carts and the likes of you and me can only get from one side to the other by a ferry,(at a cost of £1 each way), a free shuttle bus, which is inadequate, or a taxi, which is expensive. Local traders are incensed about this inconvenience and damage to their trade and I saw notices advertising meetings at various places, to chew over the issue. Upon questioning a few locals, it seems that the estimated time for the bridge repair to be completed ranges from one, to eight weeks. If it's the latter, it will seriously impinge upon folkies at the festival. Imagine having your freedom to roam at will and partake of all the festival's delights curtailed by having to pay a quid (and stand in a queue) every time you want to cross from the East side to the West (or vice-versa). God knows, I must cross over four or five times a day when at the festival! What about families? It's gonna cost them a fortune! The big question is, can any Whitby catters throw light on the issue or seek out and provide some 'official' or reliable information. It's certainly got me worried. Regards Andy |
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25 Jul 10 - 01:53 PM (#2951947) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Herga Kitty Well, it will seriously impinge on the regatta too! I expect that there will be strenuous efforts to get the bridge sorted within the next 3-4 weeks...? Kitty |
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25 Jul 10 - 02:05 PM (#2951954) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: gnomad I work in the harbour area, and will spend tomorrow as part of the ferry service you mention. Our company has been asked to run the official service until next weekend, but we have no proper info on the repairs duration, I think the week is just to see how things go. A variable number of angling boats are running people across as well. Very few in town are happy with the situation, and the longer it lasts the unhappier things will become. As & when I have better info I will report back. Right now I can see no magic bullet solution. |
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25 Jul 10 - 02:42 PM (#2951968) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: gnomad I should have thought of this sooner; the Bridge website currently says "THE BREAKDOWN: The Swing Bridge is still not working and will be closed over this weekend and into next week. There is a free shuttle bus running every 15 minutes and some boat-owners are running a ferry service. We will try to keep you updated. Please email if you have any further reliable information." (my italics). You also get to look at a webcam feed on there. |
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25 Jul 10 - 02:59 PM (#2951979) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Michael Do you think they'll cancel the Regatta? Mike |
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25 Jul 10 - 03:03 PM (#2951984) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Chris Partington Nice webcam images. Where are all the bridge repairmen? What's up with the bridge? |
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25 Jul 10 - 04:34 PM (#2952031) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: JHW No need to cancel the Regatta. The river is still open. |
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25 Jul 10 - 05:51 PM (#2952084) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Commander Crabbe As far as I am aware a vital piece of the turning mechanism is kaput. As the bridge is a hundred years old there isn't a lot of spare parts to be had. I also heard that the first spare part they found didn't fit. Speaking to someone on the way home from the office yesterday and they said five weeks before its fixed. I also heard this from some one else but it may be just a rumour. (of which there are always plenty to be had in this place!) CC |
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25 Jul 10 - 07:17 PM (#2952123) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: gnomad Tonight I heard two rumours, one supposedly from the Marina Master, the other supposedly from the Borough Engineer, but each at one person removed. Either of these sources ought to be as near to authoritative as can be found, but the rumours were different. What they had in common was that it won't be a quick job. I will report when (if) I get anything more concrete, but the Commander is closer to official sources than I am, and he is spot on with the rumours comment. |
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26 Jul 10 - 04:22 AM (#2952273) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Andy Thanks to Gnomad and the Commander for what they've told us for now. Keep ferreting around for info. you folks, I for one am grateful for your efforts. Personally I feel it would be a disaster for folkies if the bridge wasn't open to pedestrians for Folk Week, apart from the present and ongoing effects on the citizens and businesses in the town. Must be a nightmare for them! One obvious question is, has the local authority published any official information on the state of play and future plans? That would be interesting and maybe reassuring! Regards Andy |
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26 Jul 10 - 05:13 AM (#2952294) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Jack Campin Are there alternative venues that could be used for the events scheduled on the far side of the bridge? |
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26 Jul 10 - 05:35 AM (#2952305) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: MikeofNorthumbria Sorry to hear this – it's very bad news for all the venues and shops on the East Side. Also bad news for festival-goers, tourists and locals, who will probably find the West Side uncomfortably overcrowded. And what can be done about it in time for this year's festival? IMHO, sweet Fanny Adams - here's why. Time needed to find an original replacement part for a bridge built 100 years ago = forever. (Forget it) Time needed to find a reliable engineering firm willing and able to make a suitable spare part from scratch = several months. (If you're lucky). Time needed to make, deliver and fit the spare part = several weeks. (If you're very lucky.) Time needed to discover whether the bridge now works properly = several days. (If you're very, very lucky.) Time needed for litigation with suppliers if it doesn't work = several years. (Good news for the lawyers. Bad news for everyone else.) Time needed for commissioning, building and opening a new bridge = many, many years. (Good news for Whitby – eventually. Bad news for old folkies like me who may not live long enough to use it.) But what the heck – Whitby is unique,and I love it. So I'll probably keep on going back there for as long as I'm still above ground and mobile. Wassail! |
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26 Jul 10 - 05:43 AM (#2952307) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Ray Has nobody written a song about this yet?!!!! |
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26 Jul 10 - 06:24 AM (#2952327) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Valmai Goodyear I suggest a parody of Woe Betide You, Annan Water, or maybe Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Valmai |
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26 Jul 10 - 07:23 AM (#2952358) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Raggytash Andy, as I resident of this fair town I have found crossing the river by ferry to be quicker and more comfortable than trying to cross the bridge being jostled about by vast numbers of people, local and visitors alike. Where is the bulldog spirit, yes it could be considered inconvenient but only if you let it. On a personal note I actually like crossing by ferry and providing I am not in a hurry it is only a 25 minute walk to go up and over the new bridge, down the footpath, cross over the railway and up by the Co-Op. Cheers Nick |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:17 AM (#2952379) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Andy Raggy, Don't want to be a doom and gloom merchant and I, indeed have some of that spirit of which you speak. However, when the town is crowded with thousands of extra bodies, as in Folk Week surely the ferry service will be stretched to breaking (or sinking) point? I tried to get the shuttle bus from outside the Endeavour yesterday and after queueing for about 5 minutes, still couldn't get on because of the volume of people. Also there was a long queue for the ferry. Had to get a taxi 'cos I was running short of parking time. It's notable that the bus was a single decker. Surely a double would be better? Another concern are the problems which may be experienced by less-able people. It may be OK for fit folks to walk the 25 minutes round trip and no doubt very bracing. However, not all are capable of doing that a couple of times a day! Also, will these services (bus and ferry) be available till late, when the pubs shut? I shall still be there to enjoy the festival whatever happens, as I have for the last 35 years, but unless the bridge is operational I anticipate some aching legs, inconvenience and a slightly thinner wallet. Regards Andy |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:29 AM (#2952383) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Wyrd Sister Ooh! Could be fun - especially with the dogs! Some rearranging of personal scedules may be necessary but I'm going to be there and enjoy myself come what may! (Fingers crossed all the same!) |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:32 AM (#2952385) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Ann N As a bonus to walking across the new bridge there are the lovely views over town. When I go up to my friends on Helredale for coffee one of the added pleasures is leaning on the new bridge railings for 5 minutes, looking out to sea and just watching the world go by. If the Swing Bridge is repaired for Regatta and Folk Week it will be good but it's not the end of the world if it isn't, there's always feet, ferry and shuttle bus :) Cheers Ann ( busy trying to remember all the tunes she used to know off by heart ready for Folk Week ) |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:37 AM (#2952388) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Ian@whitby Just seen the local telly news with an interview with the SBC chappie. Sourcing a new gear box from Italy - here by Wednesday. 2 days to install. He expects the bridge to be in working order by the weekend. |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:40 AM (#2952391) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Wyrd Sister Jack - it ain't that simple! It's not just venues, there's accommodation and pubs and fringe and fish and chips and the abbey and jet and the Farmer's market and pie and and and... |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:50 AM (#2952399) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Ann N I'll have to nip back into town and have a trip across the river on the ferry before it stops running :) |
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26 Jul 10 - 08:55 AM (#2952404) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Arthur_itus I guess it's to be hoped that it won't be pissing down with rain for that week. That would really help the situation. |
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26 Jul 10 - 10:30 AM (#2952447) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Joe Nicholson It never rains in the pub Joe Nicholson |
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26 Jul 10 - 10:53 AM (#2952465) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Tig Gomad - even if the bridge IS mended by Folk Week do you fancy persuading your company to run a ferry service that week anyway? Sod the £1. I fancy being ferried across the harbour! |
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26 Jul 10 - 11:02 AM (#2952471) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Jack Campin Depends *which* pub. The Mason's Arms in Loanhead (used for a session once a month) got a deluge last year that demolished the roof of the ladies' loo. Took weeks to fix. I can think of guys who would have seen that as divine retribution for letting them in. |
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26 Jul 10 - 01:40 PM (#2952588) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Dennis the Elder The problem with the bridge does have a positive side, less traffic both sides of it. |
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26 Jul 10 - 04:33 PM (#2952688) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Lynn W Well, it could lead to an interesting change of music as people would surely spend more time on the side they were staying - I am stopping on the East side so much less Irish music than usual (the Ship) but I would have the Board, the rowing clubs, Black Horse, Endeavour, Fleece, Middle Earth to name those that first come to mind. I would have to do the food shopping before I went though! |
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26 Jul 10 - 06:19 PM (#2952759) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: gnomad 11.15pm, have just got in from work, we have heard nothing official during the day re bridge repairs. If the bridge is repaired for Folk Week (PLEASE let it be so) our company wouldn't be in a position to continue a ferry service as 1)We are currently running through the bridge opening, once that closes we could not get under for most of the tide 2)We do not normally have any authority to use the angling boat pontoon, which is where we are running to, sorry Tig, Oh yes, and 3)We are taking a party of lovely festival-goers to Staithes one day that week! On the other hand there are several angling boats running a ferry service as well, maybe they will get a taste for it, and run it onwards. |
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26 Jul 10 - 06:57 PM (#2952790) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler Has anyone checked with the Organisers or Scarborough Council? |
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26 Jul 10 - 07:00 PM (#2952795) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Herga Kitty Gnomad's link to the bridge website pretty well sums up the current position... Kitty |
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26 Jul 10 - 07:25 PM (#2952809) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,buspassed According to local sources £1500 a day is to be earned running a ferry boat and the 'Dolphin' pub has spread it's outside tables across the road up to the bridge. Talk about making hay! |
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26 Jul 10 - 07:28 PM (#2952813) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Dave Hanson According to BBC Look North tonight, it will be fixed by the end of the week. Dave H |
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26 Jul 10 - 07:55 PM (#2952833) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Guest Betsy The problem is mechanical - old gears - The council Chief Engineer is a Civil Engineer i.e 2 of sand and 1 of cement. Don't hold your breath for a quick solution but let's hope all is OK for the Fest. |
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26 Jul 10 - 09:07 PM (#2952875) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: Commander Crabbe BBC Look North ain't engineers and have probably taken SBC by their word!!! New gearbox for a one hundred year old bridge from Italy and they expect it to fit perfectly in two days. 1. I doubt if the gearbox is a small item like what you would bolt into a BMW. 2. I've heard they need a rather large crane to install it. I'm usually a fairly optimistic person myself but SBC said the sea defences at Scarborough would take two years and 24 million to do. I believe in the end it took three years and cost £51 million. Yours sceptically CC |
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27 Jul 10 - 05:05 AM (#2953011) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work) Suppose it's time to regenerate the Aefleda Terrace Chair Lift Scheme |
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27 Jul 10 - 07:55 AM (#2953073) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: r.padgett Any ATMs on the Church st side? that is Endeavour, Fleece, Middlearth side? Looks like taxis to and from Conservative club, assuming they will be there! Aelfleda TCLS likely to be built before the bridge is repaired I reckon Jimmy Ray |
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27 Jul 10 - 07:58 AM (#2953074) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: vectis A horizontal version across the river would be excellent. Maybe I'll bring the kayak to Whitby this year? |
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27 Jul 10 - 08:40 AM (#2953109) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: gnomad No bank or other free outdoor ATM on the east side, Ray. I think the Shambles had one of those "in shop" type machines last time I went in there, but I suspect it would be one of those that levies a transaction fee for all cards and I don't know whether it is still there. There is, however, a small Post Office, might they offer anything suitable? Whitby Gazette is reporting a spare which is being airfreighted from Italy at £25k, should be here Thurs with possible re-opening Friday. Here's hoping. We are also told that a second replacement is being made, so that the east leaf of the bridge (which is not broken at the moment) can have its similar part replaced during a quieter time this winter, so perhaps some good may come of all this. The ferry situation is causing some decidedly unpleasant behaviour, and I know that I am not alone in being concerned at some ferry-related safety matters. The matter will be resolved eventually, but that cannot come too soon in my book. |
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27 Jul 10 - 08:53 AM (#2953115) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,Tig Ah, well. I've already booked my ticket on your excellent vessel to go to Staithes. |
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27 Jul 10 - 03:07 PM (#2953352) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge. Poss. Festival problems? From: GUEST,SID "In t' days afoor t'Transporter Bridge were put up, A ferry boat lay in the slip, An' owd Ted the Boatman would row foalks across At per tuppence, per person, per trip." -- I'll sort it out when I get there: Albert Ramsbottom! |
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28 Jul 10 - 03:26 AM (#2953655) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: gnomad Scarborough BC Statement as at Tuesday 27/7/10 Let us hope it all goes as planned. 8.25am, I'm off to play ferrymen. |
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28 Jul 10 - 03:34 AM (#2953659) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: John J Isn't it sad that the nation that saw the dawn of the Industrial Revolution has to rely on an overseas engineering company to pull us out of it....but well done the Italians! But that's a whole new (B.S.) thread. JJ |
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28 Jul 10 - 03:45 AM (#2953663) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Arthur_itus Just for Gnomad The Ferryman Who Pays The Ferryman Whitby Bridge |
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28 Jul 10 - 07:27 AM (#2953734) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST,Wombat Small rowing boat and kayak for sale! PM Raggytash for details. |
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28 Jul 10 - 07:33 AM (#2953740) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work) Is there no-one in Whitby who can walk on water ? |
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28 Jul 10 - 07:34 AM (#2953742) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: John MacKenzie Where are those Mudcatters who can walk on water, when you need them? What we need is Ferries at the Bottom of the Garden |
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28 Jul 10 - 08:18 AM (#2953766) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Arthur_itus Well folkies always need a good old wash at these festivals, so why not swim across. It will wash the clothes as well, so you want need to take any change of clothes with you. Won't take long to dry out if it is nice and sunny. :-) |
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28 Jul 10 - 08:24 AM (#2953768) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: nutty I seem to remember (some years ago) contributing to a cable car aimed at crossing the river. I think the inventor must have absconded with the proceeds (or spent them on beer) Had it been built it would be making a fortune now. |
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28 Jul 10 - 08:56 AM (#2953781) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: r.padgett Errm ask McFat he may know summat Hazel!! Ray |
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28 Jul 10 - 09:46 AM (#2953798) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: MC Fat I resemble that remark !!!! Contributions were taken for the massive engineering project and plans were on show each year at the Tap Spile. I beilieve in the absence of major governmant money those proceeds went to the lifeboat. |
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28 Jul 10 - 11:03 AM (#2953846) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: John MacKenzie Cross by lizard? Remind you of anybody? |
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28 Jul 10 - 12:36 PM (#2953885) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Raggytash Good on you Wombat, yes it's true I do have a Kayak (VERY cheap)and a dinghy for sale. PM me for details Cheers Raggy |
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28 Jul 10 - 01:51 PM (#2953910) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST guest i was always told malcolm storey could walk on water, failing that we could stand the barnsley lads in the river and use as stepping stones alan cox |
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28 Jul 10 - 02:09 PM (#2953916) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Les from Hull You'd only be able to use Raymond at low tide! |
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28 Jul 10 - 03:15 PM (#2953966) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: John MacKenzie Poor RP :( |
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28 Jul 10 - 04:24 PM (#2954010) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Richard Bridge Italian gearbox? 5 reverse gears and one forward? Or rusts in 5 days? Or maybe is ordered to let the official driver through? |
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28 Jul 10 - 06:32 PM (#2954093) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: gnomad Back home by 11pm today, decidedly tired, but it was slightly less chaotic today, fewer visitors midweek. No further news of the repairs except that it is a gearbox shaft that they are planning to swap. Fingers still crossed for Friday. Thanks Arthur i, I enjoyed the first two clips, but I am getting a little over-familiar with the view in the third, I'll doubtless love it again in a few months ;-) |
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29 Jul 10 - 06:31 AM (#2954363) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST,buspassed Italian gearbox? Fiat? Fix it again Tony! |
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29 Jul 10 - 01:13 PM (#2954589) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST,Confused Thank goodness - i read that the whitby bride was jammed in the open position |
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29 Jul 10 - 08:12 PM (#2954844) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Soldier boy Well that's good news for her new husband GUEST Confused. Or at least I hope it was only the Whitby bride's husband and that she hasn't been open access to every Tom, Dick and Harry in Whitby for all this time. The mind boggles! Wheyhay! |
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30 Jul 10 - 05:56 AM (#2955027) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Raggytash I am reliably informed by my son who has been working on the Esk Belle ferrying people across the water that the bridge has now re-opened. Some may say hurray |
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30 Jul 10 - 06:09 AM (#2955031) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: My guru always said That's fantastic news for Whitby and the Festival, well done those engineers! I'm certain that all the people helping with ferrying will be very glad of the rest! |
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30 Jul 10 - 06:10 AM (#2955032) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Grampus Hooray! But will it STILL be working when we get there for the Festival??? |
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30 Jul 10 - 06:10 AM (#2955033) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Susan of DT The live picture in the website given in the 4th message shows the bridge functioning with traffic crossing it. Hurray. |
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30 Jul 10 - 08:39 AM (#2955103) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Valmai Goodyear I hope this episode may inspire a song or recitation from Stanley Accrington. It has a certain affinities with the Tay Bridge Disaster. Valmai |
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30 Jul 10 - 10:39 AM (#2955151) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST,buspassed Story has it that the bridge isn't really fixed they've just used a Magpie Cafe frozen Moby Dick Double Jumbo Haddock to bridge the gap! Is it teatime yet? |
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30 Jul 10 - 10:51 AM (#2955161) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Mo the caller Great news. It says on the Brige Website that it opens on the hour and half hour to let boats through. Is this a new timetable or has it always been like that? I'd just assumed that they opened it when something tall needed to get through. |
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30 Jul 10 - 02:23 PM (#2955286) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Jack Campin i read that the whitby bride was jammed in the open position There has to be a song in that. Particularly since the problem was only solved by bringing in Italians with tools the like of which had never been seen in living memory in Yorkshire. |
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30 Jul 10 - 02:29 PM (#2955290) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Chris Partington I hope some hard-working and dedicated council employee gets the credit they deserve for being responsible for, sourcing, ordering, organising transport, fitting and generally cracking whips and getting the job done with little time wasted. But I suppose there'll only be complaints that it wasn't fixed the same day it broke - something that the said employee has anticipated for next time by buying a spare. |
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30 Jul 10 - 03:29 PM (#2955315) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Ian@whitby It's always been like that! - tides permitting. Tall things have to wait their turn - a very sensible policy in my view. |
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30 Jul 10 - 05:04 PM (#2955380) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: mally But will it STILL be working -----------??? Gsrampus? this should be GRUMPUS such negative vibes tempt fate try to be a little more positive please. |
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30 Jul 10 - 05:58 PM (#2955407) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: gnomad Yes it is working again. WHOOPEE, YAHOO, and other joyful noises. Opening is by request, on the hour and half hour, from two hours before high tide to two hours after. So if no request is received it doesn't open, and outside those hours a request will go unanswered. A relatively small number of additional openings for particular events are arranged outside this schedule, usually in connection with yacht racing, and at extra cost to those arranging them. |
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30 Jul 10 - 06:16 PM (#2955414) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Les from Hull And here was me thinking that it only closed when I wanted to get across! |
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30 Jul 10 - 09:58 PM (#2955492) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey Been up in Jockland enjoying real folk music and missed all the fun. However regarding the question about anybody in Whitby being able to walk on water I can only say that probably not since I retired (blushes). |
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31 Jul 10 - 12:33 AM (#2955530) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: dick greenhaus "Italian gearbox? 5 reverse gears and one forward? Or rusts in 5 days? Or maybe is ordered to let the official driver through?" Is that a British bigot I hear? |
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31 Jul 10 - 12:54 AM (#2955541) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST Dick, he one forward gear was only used uf they got attacked from behind, WW11 banter |
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31 Jul 10 - 09:09 AM (#2955659) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Noreen But not funny- predictable and boring. Great news about the bridge though! :) |
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31 Jul 10 - 09:27 AM (#2955666) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Joe Nicholson If it had an affinity with The Tay Bridge Disater then it would be remembered fo a very long time. Joe Nicholson |
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31 Jul 10 - 09:52 AM (#2955675) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: GUEST Aw - would have made a good song if it had stayed closed! |
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03 Aug 10 - 03:58 AM (#2957190) Subject: RE: Whitby bridge out - Possible Festival problems? From: Raggytash Hiccup with the bridge yesterday morning, stuck in the closed position which meant people could get across but tall boats couldn't get out, problem resloved by yesterday afternoon...... watch this space |