Greenmeadow

[Chubbs]

the only dodgy thing i see is FlammableBen walking down Okus Road every now and again.

[RobertT]

The Dagger is a bit rough and ready, good fun though.  You've also got the Fox and Hounds not too far away.  Area is pretty decent - lived near it for many years and parents lived in Trent Rd for a while a few years back.

[ron dodgers]

mum lived there for 8 years - no problems at all - nice area

[joteddyred]

The house we have made an offer on is Coln Cresent. So the other end. I think it was a shock see a car which had been broken into over night so close to where we could live.

I know it could happen anywhere, but I want the family to feel safe.

Small world.  My mum and dad live in Coln Crescent and have done since 1972.  I grew up there and aside from 2 years where I lived in Abbey Meads, I stayed in Greenmeadow.  I now live in Seaton Close, which is a little bit further down off Thames Avenue.

It's a really nice family area and is well placed to get to anywhere in Swindon. We've extended our house twice rather than moving, because we like the area so much.  You've got the recreation ground just through the alley off Coln Crescent as well with a play park for the kids.

I've drunk in the Shield and Dagger since I was 16/17 (now 40).  It used to be a very rowdy pub and did have a bit of a reputation for being rough with fairly regular fights breaking out.  That was a long time ago though and it's nothing like that anymore.  We've all grown up now 

My friend lives on Severn Avenue and told me earlier about the vehicle break ins.  I think the culprit has now been arrested.  Things like this are not the norm.

Any questions, please feel free to pm me or my dad.  He posts on here as Ticker45.

[Sippo]

Thanks Jo, that is spot on. I think we have made the right decision. The current owners had lived there for 20 odd years as well.

With two young kids we need to make sure it's right, as this will be our 'final' house for them to grow up in.

Does the shield and dagger allow kids in? There are quite a few pubs within walking distance, so all is good.

Thanks again.

[Panda Paws]

Is anywhere safe these days?

Yes, obviously. 99.9% the UK, for starters.

[joteddyred]

Thanks Jo, that is spot on. I think we have made the right decision. The current owners had lived there for 20 odd years as well.

With two young kids we need to make sure it's right, as this will be our 'final' house for them to grow up in.

Does the shield and dagger allow kids in? There are quite a few pubs within walking distance, so all is good.

Thanks again.

No problem.  Yes it does, they're allowed in the bar or the lounge (which is quieter).  The food in there is nice as well.  The landlady has recently spent quite a bit of money getting a garden area out the front done.

We're also members of Haydon Wick Working Mens Club, which is a bit further down off Thames Avenue.  There's always lots of kids in there and the drink prices are much cheaper.  Also, they show all the football.  The Shield and Dagger doesn't have Sky anymore, but shows some games via something else.

It is the sort of road and area that people settle in.  My mum and dad's next door neighbours moved, didn't settle and then moved back to the house the other side of my mum and dad when it came on the market a few years later!

Not sure how old your children are, but I know the ins and outs of the schools in the area as well.

[Ticker45]

As joteddedyred said, I have been living here since '71 and there are a few other families that have been here since they were built in '65 which does mean there are some old farts in the road! The houses were Bradley built and all the original internal walls are solid, non of this wood and studding malarky and were well constructed. It is a quiet little cul-de-sac, if it all goes through ok, then welcome to Greenmeadow.

[Quagmire]

I like that Ticker just referred to his daughter by her username. 

[Sippo]

Thanks both. Really appreciate the feedback.

[Sippo]

We're also members of Haydon Wick Working Mens Club, which is a bit further down off Thames Avenue.  There's always lots of kids in there and the drink prices are much cheaper.  Also, they show all the football.  The Shield and Dagger doesn't have Sky anymore, but shows some games via something else.

Do you have to be recommended to join? I remember going a few years ago.

Could be an option if it is child friendly. Ours are 18 months and 4.

[Bogus Dave]

If you go to the fox and hounds you may bump into the lesser spotted stfc gazza

[Nemo]

If you go to the fox and hounds you may bump into the lesser spotted stfc gazza

If he's not in the queue for Adele tickets with Leggett.

[Red Frog]

The house we have made an offer on is Coln Cresent. So the other end. I think it was a shock see a car which had been broken into over night so close to where we could live.

I know it could happen anywhere, but I want the family to feel safe.

You'll be fine. It's only dashcams they're after.

[Barry Scott]

I live in Greenmeadow, not all that far from Severn Avenue, and I've always found the whole area to be quiet and a pleasant place to be. I've not experienced any trouble, theft or damage.

I've not been in the Shield and Dagger, but have visited the working men's club and had a decent night. Used to frequent Manor Farm which can get really fucking busy, but the foods decent, it's family friendly and it's close.