Author Topic: Didcot (Read 172189 times)

slope · « **Reply #600 on:** 19 November, 2013, 06:50:26 pm »

Thanks all you GUYS (assuming like

re recent posts) for deflecting my mad mind dilemma/horror and then guilt for refusing the invitation to spend a forthcoming "festive" in Didcot with my ageing lone dad in the house where I lived form age 1 to age 17

How many people can face returning I wonder?

Paypal donations to prevent/preclude/distract me getting on that inevitable " train + train + train", welcome

Feanor · « **Reply #601 on:** 19 November, 2013, 10:09:14 pm »

I read somewhere on the Interweb that the transformers were fairly new, and were being returned for refurb and re-use.

It might be that they were originally supplied by Siemens in the first place; they do that sort of thing.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #602 on:** 20 November, 2013, 06:33:38 am »

Headline: "Didcot ejects 150 tonnes of Siemens".

rogerzilla · « **Reply #603 on:** 03 December, 2013, 06:39:30 pm »

Helena Bonham-Carter lives in Didcot!

(sort of, or if she doesn't then the power station isn't there either)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-25202132

mattc · « **Reply #604 on:** 04 December, 2013, 07:18:47 pm »

(you're right - it isn't. I may have mentioned this before ... )

Kim · « **Reply #605 on:** 14 December, 2013, 06:59:59 pm »

I spotted Didcot from a safe distance on the M40 this afternoon.

PaulF · « **Reply #606 on:** 14 December, 2013, 07:02:16 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 14 December, 2013, 06:59:59 pm

I spotted Didcot from a safe distance on the M40 this afternoon.

That's a pretty prudent distance. On the other hand I've just got back from there. Think you had the better experience.

mattc · « **Reply #607 on:** 15 December, 2013, 05:29:09 pm »

Flippin eck - we've got a murder hunt on! $:-\$

(I just missed riding through the search happening on the disused Upton railway line. Probably not a pleasant sight.)

rogerzilla · « **Reply #608 on:** 05 January, 2014, 07:57:38 pm »

According to the "local news" on Didcot Angle (the home of didcot.forum), there is a risk of coastal flooding. Presumably at Radley Lakes.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #609 on:** 05 January, 2014, 08:00:24 pm »

and on the subject of Radley (just up the train line from Didcot), the most famous local resident is...er...not all that impressive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radley

red marley · « **Reply #610 on:** 07 January, 2014, 07:37:35 pm »

OK then Roger, so when did you start collecting moths?

slope · « **Reply #611 on:** 07 January, 2014, 08:33:00 pm »

Come on? How far are we prepared to EXTEND the concept or reality of Didcot?

Radley is SO beyond bounds - don't we have MODERATORS on YACF to police these transgressions?

I might have to cease my anal subscription to any further NEWS on this forum

Humph

Jaded · « **Reply #612 on:** 14 January, 2014, 07:19:29 am »

Although it is dark I know it is out there. I can sense it brooding, like a hippopotamus with piles.

HTFB · « **Reply #613 on:** 14 January, 2014, 07:55:54 am »

Quote from: jo on 07 January, 2014, 07:37:35 pm

OK then Roger, so when did you start collecting moths?

Bill Wyman has been keeping a journal since about 1948, but

Jaded · « **Reply #614 on:** 14 January, 2014, 04:34:16 pm »

It has just been announced as Didcock.

mattc · « **Reply #615 on:** 14 January, 2014, 07:08:17 pm »

Icy this morning. Quite pleasant at 6pm (for January). Hardly any floods of note now.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #616 on:** 16 February, 2014, 12:39:23 pm »

http://www.didcot.com/forum/?read=35448

Why, I ask you, WHY?

(because they came by mail order?)

andyoxon · « **Reply #617 on:** 18 March, 2014, 01:22:08 pm »

Have you seen the size of the proposed Valley Park development to the West of Didcot, next to the new Gt Westn Park estate?

Developer's dream scenario.

(pdf) http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2014%20Local%20Plan%20leaflet.pdf

PaulF · « **Reply #618 on:** 10 April, 2014, 07:22:46 am »

Is now sporting some double decker bike racks!

bikenrrd · « **Reply #619 on:** 10 April, 2014, 12:32:54 pm »

Quote from: andyoxon on 18 March, 2014, 01:22:08 pm

Have you seen the size of the proposed Valley Park development to the West of Didcot, next to the new Gt Westn Park estate? Developer's dream scenario.

(pdf) http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2014%20Local%20Plan%20leaflet.pdf

This is all part of VoWH super aggressive planning policies, which are being brought about by Tory councillor Matthew Barber.
The proposal to build an out of town shopping area in Botley (where I live) has led to over 700 objections, including one by the Tory MP Nicola Blackwood and one by Oxford City Council!

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11118852.A_massive__no__to_West_Way_development_plans/

Hopefully Councillor Barber will get voted out at the next elections. He really is an arse.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #620 on:** 24 April, 2014, 02:39:30 pm »

What's the best curry house in Didcot? Preferably one that doesn't use meat from domestic animals and isn't a Johnny no-stars for food hygiene?

mattc · « **Reply #621 on:** 24 April, 2014, 02:49:44 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 24 April, 2014, 02:39:30 pm

Preferably one that doesn't use meat from domestic animals and isn't a Johnny no-stars for food hygiene?

If you can't ask nicely ...

<stomps off>

rogerzilla · « **Reply #622 on:** 24 April, 2014, 03:19:03 pm »

Oh come on, it's urgent ;-)

bikenrrd · « **Reply #623 on:** 24 April, 2014, 05:36:09 pm »

Dil Raj in Abingdon is the best curry house in Oxfordshire (probably).

mattc · « **Reply #624 on:** 24 April, 2014, 05:59:37 pm »

Quote from: bikenrrd on 24 April, 2014, 05:36:09 pm

Dil Raj in Abingdon is the best curry house in Oxfordshire (probably).

I know Abingdon would LIKE to be called part of Didcot, but it ain't yet

I've never checked any elf-n-safety-gorn-mad ratings, but this place has been very dependable over the years:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g580410-d5433498-r194806300-Sun_Koshi_Tandoori_Restaurant-Didcot_Oxfordshire_England.html

It's only mid-to-cheap, may not suit Sir's expensive Wiltshire tastes. But i really like it, and it's been there since at least 2008.(I think they have a branch in Reading too).

It's 2 doors from another one - it's ok, a bit less interesting - which has changed name recently. And another few yards along (West I think?) is a more up-market place. This was fine when friends treated us about a year ago. Has just changed to "Angel Falls", leaflet thru the door today by coincidence. It's the only one with any exterior pretensions.

All of them are very walkable from the station, and much cheaper than Dil-Raj!

There's another swankier one at the Harwell end of town (same road!), which I've never been in, sorry.

Author Topic: Didcot (Read 172189 times)

red marley