(27 Aug 2015, 8:31 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I once saw a HUGE row on 6038 for the front top deck seats
The front top deck seats on 6038 are no match for the Metroland rollercoaster. I can assure you of that.
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(27 Aug 2015, 8:26 pm)Andreos1 wrote Looking at the dates you mentioned, I had been, gone and was almost on my way back with little Constantopolous when you were working there.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:35 pm)MurdnunoC wrote My days of being a punter there probably coincided with yours. I remember going often in the early 90s when the park was open 'til late on a Friday/Saturday night. Then, all of a sudden, you had to pay to be in the park and barriers were placed at both entrances. When I worked there, the park had been opened up again.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:34 pm)aureolin wrote The front top deck seats on 6038 are no match for the Metroland rollercoaster. I can assure you of that.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:38 pm)aureolin wrote Were the wristbands in from the start, or when did they come into play
(27 Aug 2015, 8:38 pm)aureolin wrote Were the wristbands in from the start, or when did they come into play
(27 Aug 2015, 8:45 pm)Andreos1 wrote I may be getting mixed up, but I am sure you could buy tokens for individual rides (like Ocean Beach). The wristbands gave you unlimited rides if I remember right.That sounds about right. One of my mates mam used to get us cheap wristbands through the civil service HASSRA scheme. I never bothered with tokens, but I think they were mandatory for the waltzer?
(27 Aug 2015, 8:45 pm)Andreos1 wrote I may be getting mixed up, but I am sure you could buy tokens for individual rides (like Ocean Beach). The wristbands gave you unlimited rides if I remember right.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:48 pm)aureolin wrote That sounds about right. One of my mates mam used to get us cheap wristbands through the civil service HASSRA scheme. I never bothered with tokens, but I think they were mandatory for the waltzer?If we had been bowling or were killing time before a film started at the old pictures, we would maybe scoot into Metroland for a quick look *perv* around. Maybe even going on a ride or two in the process.
I used to always get ocean beach tokens on offer. I'm sure the chronicle used to do them 10 quid for 30 quids worth or something?
(27 Aug 2015, 8:54 pm)Andreos1 wrote If we had been bowling or were killing time before a film started at the old pictures, we would maybe scoot into Metroland for a quick look *perv* around. Maybe even going on a ride or two in the process.
We never got wristbands those times.
If we didn't get chatting to a stunner from Blaydon (they weren't fussy about Nike Airs then), it was generally a scoot into the game shop outside Metroland or the other side of the food village place.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:52 pm)MurdnunoC wrote You were able to buy individual tickets when I worked there and, as you say, the wristbands entitled you to unlimited usage of the rides owned by Arlington Leisure.Can't remember the waltzer. Were the dodgems another company, as I can't remember going on them. I would have done, but there was obviously a reason for not.
The Waltzer and MontyZumas (formerly King Wiz' Castle or the soft-play area) were owned by different companies. However, when it first opened, King Wiz's Castle was part of the original set-up. The Waltzer (or the area which the walzer was located) used to be some sort of 3D attraction when it first opened.
I think the Waltzer eventually became part of the wristband deal, but this was after I left.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:55 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Microbyte?Can't remember its name.
I got my NES chipped there!
(27 Aug 2015, 9:00 pm)Andreos1 wrote Can't remember the waltzer. Were the dodgems another company, as I can't remember going on them. I would have done, but there was obviously a reason for not.
Can't remember its name.
There was one the other side of the sweet shop (the entrance to the food bit - not clockworks) and another one, near the travel agents (near Carrefour/Gateway/Asda). It may be a barbers now.
(27 Aug 2015, 8:34 pm)aureolin wrote The front top deck seats on 6038 are no match for the Metroland rollercoaster. I can assure you of that.
(27 Aug 2015, 11:00 pm)LeeCalder wrote Hilarious evening in Newcastle with Alex Cromaty, Sean White and Andrew.
Also, I will be getting my external microphone for my camera tomorrow, meaning that I will be able to take videos on my camera, without the sound being all muffled.
(28 Aug 2015, 3:17 pm)Adam wrote Today's been a very good day!
Got a phone call from a lady saying that my placement is going ahead, providing uni agrees to it. For my uni course, I need to be on placement for Years 2 & 3, and after countless applications, interviews, assessment centres & rejections, I've finally found one. I start on Tuesday as a "Business Improvement Assistant" to give me my poncey, pretentious title.
Also, 10 months after passing my driving test, I finally bought myself a car, ready for placement, and because my annual bus pass runs out on Monday. I pick it up next Saturday