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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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19/10/2014 16:12
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Good luck with it all Jim. A very nice part of the UK from what i saw many moons ago. That Merc will do nicely i reckon mate.
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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19/10/2014 20:47
19/10/2014 20:47
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Being a Glos lad, I have not lived in Stroud, but spent a bit of time as a young lad visiting school friends who lived there. These days I drive through it quite often on the way back from Bath, recalling my cycling rides up and down the A4173/A46 which involved a step incline and rewarding cruise down the other side of Edge, each way. Nowadays, the traffic is pretty busy at peak times, but lots of period/character property stock mostly situated on hilly but scenic streets. I think local parking is a bit of an issue, so you will want your own parking/driveway. Probably not the best shopping facilities, but as you know, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bath and Cirencester all within relatively easy reach. The main school in Stroud I think is Archway. Have you thought of nearby Painswick? Highly recommended.
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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20/10/2014 10:20
20/10/2014 10:20
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Hi Jim, My Mum lives in Brimscombe which is on the outskirts of Stroud. I lived there for a couple of years in my late teens/early 20s (so about 25 years ago - how did that happen ! ) It certainly has an alternative vibe - a little bit hippy, but also a higher than average number of independent shops, business because of it. A very good farmers market. The Subscription Rooms hosts a surprisingly good amount of gigs etc for a smallish town. My Mum has AOL (yes I know) bb delivered via the phone line, it's pretty terrible for speed, but she is in a village at the top of a hill, so probably the end of the line. Stonehouse is to the west of Stroud, and pretty grotty, I believe it has quite a drug problem (which Stroud also has quite a bit of I believe - not that my Mum gets affected by it...), so I'd avoid there. Painswick mentioned above tends to be very pricey for houses and hasn't got much going on. I'd look at Nailsworth over Painswick. I can't help with Estate Agents I'm afraid. As others have said, lots of steep streets around, need a better handbrake than the Coupe had, that's for sure. On the flip side it does mean some great views. Any of the roads leading into/out of the town or up onto the commons have lovely valley views. Feel free to PM me for any specific info. I live in Cheltenham, so not too far away.
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
[Re: MeanRedSpider]
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21/10/2014 13:02
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At least it's not Stroud in Kent, Jim... Or even Strood Common mix-up! Jim, it must get interesting for you when you complete applications which ask "time at current address/time at previous address"
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
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21/10/2014 13:30
21/10/2014 13:30
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when you complete applications which ask "time at current address/time at previous address" Probably easier to say "no fixed abode"? (or "corridor of uncertainty", go on Jim, I dare you!)
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
[Re: Cappo]
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21/10/2014 13:34
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Jim, it must get interesting for you when you complete applications which ask "time at current address/time at previous address" You have no idea how much fun it is, Mark. Since 2008, I have lived (permanently, as it were) at 9 addresses, none for longer than 15 months. This will be number 10. Believe me, it's not because I like doing it!
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
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21/10/2014 13:49
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Jim, it must get interesting for you when you complete applications which ask "time at current address/time at previous address" You have no idea how much fun it is, Mark. Since 2008, I have lived (permanently, as it were) at 9 addresses, none for longer than 15 months. This will be number 10. Believe me, it's not because I like doing it! An ex work colleague of mine always had new cars. It was a running joke he changed his car whenever his current one needed new tyres. With you, it's more a case when a room needs a new lightbulb, you up sticks and look for a place with a full set of working lights
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
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21/10/2014 14:28
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Yes indeed, good luck Jim.
I'm nipping over to Alhaurin el Grande next weekend, just for three days, but unfortunately it's about 450km from you so I won't be able to pop in for una cerveza.
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
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21/10/2014 15:20
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So you'll be around to vote for UKIP in next year's General Election?
Nice one.
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Re: What the FCCUK do we know about Stroud?
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21/10/2014 15:31
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So you'll be around to vote for UKIP in next year's General Election?
Well, it's a thought. But then there's this. Just to remind us who we're dealing with here...
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