As we approach next year’s Olympic extravaganza there are increasing signs of the borough being spruced up for the visiting hoards. Lots of resurfacing of roads going on at strategic points but not sure how public transport is going to cope and how anybody is going to get to work. I rather suspect the economy will shut down for the duration so don’t forget to stock up with the essentials. The new sign at the entrance to Fairlop Waters is in place, but surrounded by fencing while the concrete sets. It was
by far the best of the submitted designs back in May. I think it looks really nice.
Still no sign of
the Egg Whisk at Gants Hill though. Delayed by TfL I’m told but Cllr Mrs Clark is hopeful it will be erected in the Spring.
And if you have been impressed with the Christmas Lights in Barkingside this year, just wait until you see the Bunting planned for the summer Olympics …
Borough being spruced up for the visiting hoards? Well it certainly isn't in Barkingside High Street despite the "visions" of the Redbridge cabinet in September 2007 - one of the backers of which was Councillor Prince, now Leader of the Council.
ReplyDeleteRE: SAW RAF PILOT
ReplyDeleteClever!
ReplyDeleteFlags like those depicted on the roundabout would make us look like an Eastern European Communist Country.
ReplyDeleteThe reused Christmas decorations in Barkingside High Street are so pathetic they weren't worth the expense of putting them up. As for the Communist flags for the Olympics, are we officially rooting for China?
ReplyDeleteJust a further manifestation of the malign influence of the European Soviet Union based in Brussels.
ReplyDeletei do hope that no one falls on the pointy bit on the left hand side of the fairlop waters sign could be rather painful......arghhhh!
ReplyDeleteI saw the elegant Failop Waters sign today and I could not help notice that it is facing the other way from Barkingside. I suppose I know why, because the Olympic procession will be from the Cycling Centre towards Barkingside but, isn't it telling that this sign is not going to welcome people arriving from the tube stations or the many bus stops in Barkingside High Street.
ReplyDeleteDon't suppose they could afford two signs!
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