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Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 10:57:24
The Trust, Loud and Proud and the Supporters' Club (and a good few TEF'ers) have joined together to form a campaign to lobby councillors etc re the ground development. The campaign specifically is looking to act as a wake-up call to councillors and the general public as to the realities of what they stand to lose if they lose the club through sheer indifference.

Rather than just writing out the full launch PR in full, you can read it on the Trust site:
http://www.truststfc.co.uk/news_item.php?id=653

And there's a campaign website at:
http://www.keeptowninswindon.org.uk/ which has a copy of the leaflet we'll be hitting Xmas shoppers with (erm, not literally hitting them, obviously) and a PDF of the postcards which will be being handed out at the ground on Saturday to lobby your councillors with.

And hopefully tonight, that will be joined by sample letters/emails people can send to their local councillor/MP and posters to print out and put in your window.

We've had enough c**p and waffle from the powers that be on the ground redevelopment - let's get active and start making our voices heard.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: mattboyslim on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 11:06:54
Good work Paul et al.  This kind of action is worthwhile and I would say more likely to bring results than other means. A well oraganised and clearly explained group seems good.  The website put the basics across well too.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 11:52:52
Great stuff and nice to see all concerned parties pulling in the same direction.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: red macca on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 11:56:07
keep it up paul not long and i will be able to come and help with all this


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: red macca on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 12:34:33
just got about 20 people at work to send these letters


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 12:56:53
Paul, I suggest getting in touch with “Forest not Football” campaigner Johnny Doyle.

He’s a member on the Trust site and for those that didn’t know was a key figure in getting Shaw halted.  He’s also a Town fan and I’m pretty certain he was 100% for a County Ground re-development as an alternative.

Could prove to be a useful crusader of the cause with his experience.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Northern Red on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 13:10:06
Quote from: "nozza"
I have "Keep The Town In Swindon" in my signature.

That's alright then we're saved  :wink:


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Purebleh on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 13:22:51
Quote from: "Northern Red"
Quote from: "nozza"
I have "Keep The Town In Swindon" in my signature.

That's alright then we're saved  :wink:


Do you make an effort to be a cunt or does it come naturally? pfft. Northern Monkey


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Northern Red on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 13:22:58
Christ, people are jumpy on here - its just a joke (hence the smilie) - if you can't take a joke you really should be on the thisis forum instead....


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:00:39
Quote from: "Northern Red"
Christ, people are jumpy on here - its just a joke (hence the smilie) - if you can't take a joke you really should be on the thisis forum instead....


I think he was joking too, unless you are joking back in which case he may know that you know he's joking. Of course you will already know that he knows that you know that  :wink:


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: yeo on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:22:24
Quote from: "dazzza"
.  He’s also a Town fan .


He just said he was a town fan to make his arguement seem better.If he was a town fan it was only in as much as he looked out for the results certainly no more than that.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:26:11
great stuff, if i can help in any manner just give me a shout mate.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:42:50
Quote from: "sonicyouth"
great stuff, if i can help in any manner just give me a shout mate.

Well we're going to be trying to get people to sign postcards to send to their councillors (we'll even drop them off for them) on Saturday so any help with that would be much appreciated. Either help out at the ground or pick a bunch up in advance and take them to the pub with you, then drop them into us when they're done.

Oh, and if people fancy making Keep Town in Swindon banners for Saturday that would be cool, too. Erm, if you're using bedsheets wash 'em first - there's nothing worse than unveiling a banner and people asking about "that funny punctuation mark" <yuk>


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:43:38
Quote from: "sonicyouth"
great stuff, if i can help in any manner just give me a shout mate.


he's a tax dodger too so he'll expect payment or free beer. :roll:


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:51:12
Quote from: "magicroundabout"
Quote from: "sonicyouth"
great stuff, if i can help in any manner just give me a shout mate.


he's a tax dodger too so he'll expect payment or free beer. :roll:

Huh, I expected to be a millionaire by now with a string of trophy girlfriends. Learning to deal with disappointed expectations is all part of life's rich tapestry - it'll be good for him


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 14:55:22
Quote from: "pauld"
Quote from: "magicroundabout"
Quote from: "sonicyouth"
great stuff, if i can help in any manner just give me a shout mate.


he's a tax dodger too so he'll expect payment or free beer. :roll:

Huh, I expected to be a millionaire by now with a string of trophy girlfriends. Learning to deal with disappointed expectations is all part of life's rich tapestry - it'll be good for him


 :soapy tit wank:


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Spud on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 15:47:18
Well done to all at the Trust, your hard work is appreciated.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 16:25:55
Given that I don't even live in the UK, let alone the borough of Swindon, I've been following the recent developments with somewhat more than just a passing interest, but without the ability or confidence of mind to fully contribute or offer my opinion to date. That said, it doesn't make me any less passionate about the cause we are all fighting for. I have the utmost respect for the efforts of Trust STFC, the Official Supporter's Club and Loud & Proud in this matter and fully stand behind the campaign.

Therefore the question - what can I do to lend my weight to this campaign from afar? Paul - your thoughts?

(No fat jokes please, I'm a skinny runt  :| )


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 16:41:49
Quote from: "Spuddy_STFC"
Well done to all at the Trust, your hard work is appreciated.

Not just the Trust - don't forget the Supporters' Club and the Loud and Proud boys. But cheers - now let's get this done.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: sonicyouth on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 16:46:15
the only payment i need is the sense of self-satisfaction which i will undoubtedly get from helping this worthy cause.

though a free pie wouldn't go amiss.

what time you about saturday morning, paul? i'll come and see you. i'll try and help you throw stuff at people but i'll have one of my trophy girlfriends with me and she may not be too happy...


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 16:49:06
Well done to all involved - the leaflet is well argued and informative


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 16:57:22
Quote from: "coxernator"
Therefore the question - what can I do to lend my weight to this campaign from afar? Paul - your thoughts?

For the moment, it's all about putting pressure on the council and waking up the public in Swindon to make them realise what they might be about to lose. So two suggestions:

1) write or email (if you're overseas) to Mike Bawden (Council leader) saying you're an expat, the club is a huge part of the town's identity/history etc; would be embarrassing to lose it; and pointing out that it's one of the major reasons you come back to the town, spending wedge as you do so. His address (and that of all councillors) is on the http://www.keeptowninswindon.org.uk/ site. We're hoping to get "sample" text for emails/letters etc on the website this evening/tomorrow morning, so we'll even give you a hand writing it!

2) Write to the Adver with a similar letter ie "Swindon born and bred, and proud of it (they'll love that), can't believe a deal can't be reached, club is massive part of town's character and heritage" etc. Oh and "I urge everyone to back Keep Town in Swindon campaign to the hilt", obviously.

As we come up with more stuff people can do, and that we're doing, we'll put it on the website - like I say at the moment it's mainly about getting leaflets, postcards and posters out there and educating people. So also participating in debates on messageboards and persuading people to help out is a big help you can do from afar.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Tails on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 16:59:27
Quote from: "Northern Red"
Quote from: "nozza"
I have "Keep The Town In Swindon" in my signature.

That's alright then we're saved  :wink:


:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 17:09:56
Quote from: "pauld"
Quote from: "coxernator"
Therefore the question - what can I do to lend my weight to this campaign from afar? Paul - your thoughts?

For the moment, it's all about putting pressure on the council and waking up the public in Swindon to make them realise what they might be about to lose. So two suggestions:

1) write or email (if you're overseas) to Mike Bawden (Council leader) saying you're an expat, the club is a huge part of the town's identity/history etc; would be embarrassing to lose it; and pointing out that it's one of the major reasons you come back to the town, spending wedge as you do so. His address (and that of all councillors) is on the http://www.keeptowninswindon.org.uk/ site. We're hoping to get "sample" text for emails/letters etc on the website this evening/tomorrow morning, so we'll even give you a hand writing it!

2) Write to the Adver with a similar letter ie "Swindon born and bred, and proud of it (they'll love that), can't believe a deal can't be reached, club is massive part of town's character and heritage" etc. Oh and "I urge everyone to back Keep Town in Swindon campaign to the hilt", obviously.

As we come up with more stuff people can do, and that we're doing, we'll put it on the website - like I say at the moment it's mainly about getting leaflets, postcards and posters out there and educating people. So also participating in debates on messageboards and persuading people to help out is a big help you can do from afar.


Thought you'd say that, but I wanted to check. I'll do what you suggest idc. Thanks.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Spud on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 17:14:27
Quote from: "pauld"
Quote from: "Spuddy_STFC"
Well done to all at the Trust, your hard work is appreciated.

Not just the Trust - don't forget the Supporters' Club and the Loud and Proud boys. But cheers - now let's get this done.


Ooops yeah throw them in aswell.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: RobertT on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 17:21:10
I shall have a little perusal of the internet for the cost of getting a proper banner made for the campaign.

Maybe an aim could be to gradually fill the Stratton Bank with banners?  Something any fan can help with at minimal cost.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Spud on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 17:27:31
Quote from: "RobertT"
I shall have a little perusal of the internet for the cost of getting a proper banner made for the campaign.

Maybe an aim could be to gradually fill the Stratton Bank with banners?  Something any fan can help with at minimal cost.


Maybe you could get a collection bucket going which could then buy a huge banner for the Bank?.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 17:40:08
Good point well made elsterap. In fact Tony was going to put just such a "Get Java you numpty" link up but ran out of time. I'll pass on your comments.


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: TalkTalk on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 18:53:24
Quote from: "pauld"
Derek for Sherriff!


I don't want him. I want Yeovil. He's quicker on the draw (well obviously not as fast as flammableBen).


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 18:59:28
great idea! the more people that join these campaigns the better!


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 19:05:38
Rich in something's not shit shocker  :o


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 19:06:56
Quote from: "simon pieman"
Rich in something's not shit shocker  :o


ive had a few of them recently  :mrgreen:


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: DV on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 19:35:33
Quote from: "Rich"
Quote from: "simon pieman"
Rich in something's not shit shocker  :o


ive had a few of them recently  :mrgreen:


...YEP.....and they've been shit! 8)


Title: Keep Town in Swindon
Post by: Whits on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, 17:13:06
finally added the link to the front page!