(27 Aug 2015, 8:31 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I once saw a HUGE row on 6038 for the front top deck seats

(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.

(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?

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. 

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?

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

(28 Aug 2015, 6:25 pm)MurdnunoC wrote When someone was leaving the employ of Metroland for pastures new, it was customary to cake the departee with eggs and flower before chucking them into the pond featured in the first picture.

(28 Aug 2015, 6:30 pm)R852 PRG wrote I bet that was a whale of a time! 

I'll get my coat...

(29 Aug 2015, 4:32 pm)citaro5284 wrote Got to York and back with Marcus and I am still in one piece!

(29 Aug 2015, 4:45 pm)aureolin wrote Did you manage to get a word in?

(28 Aug 2015, 6:30 pm)R852 PRG wrote I bet that was a whale of a time! 

I'll get my coat...