(31 Aug 2015, 9:41 pm)aureolin wrote Does anyone remember First Sport?

(31 Aug 2015, 9:44 pm)Tom wrote Was that the one where the temporary JD was, and looked like Sports Direct? Wasn't a fan of that shop either.

(31 Aug 2015, 9:47 pm)aureolin wrote There was a big one on Northumberland Street, and also one in the Green Quadrant at the Metrocentre. I think JD swallowed it up

(31 Aug 2015, 9:49 pm)Tom wrote Yeah that was the one, was it related to Sports Direct in anyway? The branding looked like it.

(31 Aug 2015, 9:57 pm)aureolin wrote Don't think so. The big sports soccer chain was though.

(31 Aug 2015, 9:41 pm)aureolin wrote Does anyone remember First Sport?

(31 Aug 2015, 8:30 pm)Jimmi wrote I didn't mind USC as it sold a few different bits like Fred Perry clothing although some branches of JD do to. All the shoes in Footlocker look absolutely atrocious!


Annoyingly most of the JD'S near me only seem to sell Adidas tracksuits and a few bits of other names. The one at Teesside Park is alright but there is naff all else there now.

(02 Sep 2015, 6:01 pm)Jimmi wrote Suddenly decided that some of the photos I've just uploaded to Flickr look too dark, especially when viewing on the Flickr app on my mobile and I can't do anything to alter the brightness now. In fairness it was raining at points.

What does everyone think?

(02 Sep 2015, 6:19 pm)GX03 SVC wrote They're fine. Brings out what such a miserable day it has been.

(02 Sep 2015, 6:35 pm)Diamond One wrote was taking a photo of a odd working on 27 namely a Citylink on 27 and Nexus advisor has a go at me when i was on the path am sorry to name and shame her namely Julie she said this "Do you have a letter to take photos?" i said "yes it is in the house" i was annoyed at this point i have been taken photos at that bus station for ages (Jarrow) for the past 4 years and have had no problems well if Nexus wanna see my letter they cannot 1 they are Banned from my house and 2 if they say that again i will send a report in to them to head office

(02 Sep 2015, 7:31 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Bazza, I love the fact that you've banned Nexus from your property (and why not?), but you may want to produce this alleged letter when asked to by Nexus staff as it does appear to grant you permission to take photos or whatever. Why make life unnecessarily difficult for yourself?

(02 Sep 2015, 7:31 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Bazza, I love the fact that you've banned Nexus from your property (and why not?), but you may want to produce this alleged letter when asked to by Nexus staff as it does appear to grant you permission to take photos or whatever. Why make life unnecessarily difficult for yourself?

(02 Sep 2015, 6:35 pm)Diamond One wrote was taking a photo of a odd working on 27 namely a Citylink on 27 and Nexus advisor has a go at me when i was on the path am sorry to name and shame her namely Julie she said this "Do you have a letter to take photos?" i said "yes it is in the house" i was annoyed at this point i have been taken photos at that bus station for ages (Jarrow) for the past 4 years and have had no problems well if Nexus wanna see my letter they cannot 1 they are Banned from my house and 2 if they say that again i will send a report in to them to head office

(02 Sep 2015, 7:59 pm)Davie wrote I think that might have been the woman who told me I needed a letter to take bus photographs anywhere, not just bus stations

(02 Sep 2015, 7:52 pm)Malarkey wrote But if said of letter permission was from like a Year or so ago it would therefore be invalid, as on that letter Bazza would only have Permission to take Photos on the Date specified in the Letter from god knows when, not for as and when he pleases to step on there property in future from said Date of that letter, therefore Bazza doesnt have a leg to stand in argueing when approached by a Nexus Member of Staff asking if he has permission to take photos as he simply doesnt have permission at all.

(02 Sep 2015, 8:00 pm)aureolin wrote What kind of letter do they accept? Bank statements, utility bills, or?

(02 Sep 2015, 7:24 pm)DanPicken wrote Its Nexus property.

(02 Sep 2015, 7:31 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Bazza, I love the fact that you've banned Nexus from your property (and why not?), but you may want to produce this alleged letter when asked to by Nexus staff as it does appear to grant you permission to take photos or whatever. Why make life unnecessarily difficult for yourself?

(02 Sep 2015, 7:34 pm)DanPicken wrote If he does have a letter he should have it at all times.

(02 Sep 2015, 7:52 pm)Malarkey wrote But if said of letter permission was from like a Year or so ago it would therefore be invalid, as on that letter Bazza would only have Permission to take Photos on the Date specified in the Letter from god knows when, not for as and when he pleases to step on there property in future from said Date of that letter, therefore Bazza doesnt have a leg to stand in argueing when approached by a Nexus Member of Staff asking if he has permission to take photos as he simply doesnt have permission at all.

(02 Sep 2015, 7:59 pm)Davie wrote I think that might have been the woman who told me I needed a letter to take bus photographs anywhere, not just bus stations

(02 Sep 2015, 8:06 pm)Davie wrote I got told you need a written letter of approval to take bus photographs anywhere

(02 Sep 2015, 8:06 pm)Davie wrote I got told you need a written letter of approval to take bus photographs anywhere

(02 Sep 2015, 8:11 pm)MurdnunoC wrote PM me your name and address and I'll draft a letter of approval permitting you to photographs of buses anywhere. As no specific authoritative body as been stated, I presume I'm allowed to give you permission. Better still, why don't you give yourself permission in your own carefully drafted letter of approval. 

(02 Sep 2015, 8:09 pm)aureolin wrote Anywhere being...? 

Look, all this is complete and utter tosh. I appreciate that you and others are only saying what you've been told, but Nexus themselves have pretty much turned round and stated they don't have an operational policy to enforce, despite previously referring to one. That doesn't mean that jobsworth security staff won't still exist at bus stations in Tyne and Wear, but you'll be fine if you don't spend the best part of a fortnight hanging around for photos.

(02 Sep 2015, 8:11 pm)MurdnunoC wrote PM me your name and address and I'll draft a letter of approval permitting you to photographs of buses anywhere. As no specific authoritative body as been stated, I presume I'm allowed to give you permission. Better still, why don't you give yourself permission in your own carefully drafted letter of approval. 

(02 Sep 2015, 8:23 pm)Malarkey wrote Dont forget the Nexus Letterheads to make it look official, presuming you can accurately guess what they look like 

(02 Sep 2015, 8:22 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Precisely. While I'm not that into looking at photos of buses, I really don't understand the fascination of taking photos within bus stations. It lacks originality as everyone's photograph appears exactly the same. Venture out and find different locations for your shots - it instantly makes your shots both unique and interesting.