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AIR FESTIVAL WILL BE BACK IN 2009
6:30am Monday 1st December 2008 in
THE Bournemouth Air Festival will be back.
The announcement was made at the close of the phenomenal four-day event on Sunday.
The festival attracted more than three quarters of a million people, with an estimated crowd of 380,000 on the seafront and overcliff on Saturday alone - the town's busiest day on record.
Council leader Cllr Stephen Macloughlin told the Daily Echo: "It has been incredible and there's been the most amazing atmosphere day and night.
"We're going to do it in 2009 and if the support is there, we'll make it an annual event."
The dates for next year are Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23.
Seasoned observers say the town has never been as busy or vibrant.
And many from outside the area could not believe it was Bournemouth's first air display, because the organisation was so good.
Head of Tourism Mark Smith said: "The success of the festival makes it the biggest event of its kind in the country.
"We're absolutely delighted because our own expectations have been exceeded massively. I am confident next year will be even bigger."
Festival director Jon Weaver paid tribute to all the organisations and businesses which had worked to pull the event together.
"It has all looked very smooth on the surface but there have been many people working their socks off to make to sure it all happened."
The hospitality industry has been impressed too.
Kevin Wood of Oceana Hotels, which includes the Cumberland, described the weekend as phenomenal.
"We broke all records for occupancy and takings in our hotels and the feedback from tourists and locals was quite incredible."
Alex Carter, managing director of headline sponsor More Buses, added: "It was a leap of faith for us to put our names forward as the lead sponsor but that faith has been more than rewarded."
The council's deputy leader, Cllr John Beesley, said after the vision, commitment and dedication of all those involved, it would be "unthinkable not to be planning enthusiastically for 2009".
Even the display pilots were full of praise for the festival and said they were looking forward to returning next year.
Clearly, they're not the only ones.
- Should the Festival be an annual event? Vote below editor's choice.
Comments(131)
AS~U~R
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5:39pm Sun 31 Aug 08
AS~U~R
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5:46pm Sun 31 Aug 08
ActrosMan
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6:13pm Sun 31 Aug 08
shrekmizen
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6:15pm Sun 31 Aug 08
ilcolonello
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6:55pm Sun 31 Aug 08
For the show to remain interesting year-on-year, there will have to be a few less small training aircraft and a few more of the big-boys. This is what those in the crowd around me were saying throughout the weekend.
AFCB_REPUBLICAN
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7:04pm Sun 31 Aug 08
jeff
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7:11pm Sun 31 Aug 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:I look forward to next year fantastic
I would rather watch paint dry.
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richw
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7:15pm Sun 31 Aug 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN
It's a free Country...go and do it. Leave the rest of us to enjoy ourselves.
mossly
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7:29pm Sun 31 Aug 08
leary
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7:36pm Sun 31 Aug 08
PokesdownMark
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8:20pm Sun 31 Aug 08
What other similar ideas are out there waiting to be found? We should have something for July.
b&bathletic
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8:29pm Sun 31 Aug 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:750,000 seemed to enjoy it. Stay in Hampshire next year, and we'll all be happy you miserable git.
I would rather watch paint dry.
It was a genuinely well run event, and was great to see so many people in the area. Maybe here's proof we can do more with the town especially the Prom. Shame it will be back to being a car park next week ;-)
I'm sure there's more they can do next year to improve the event further. We enjoyed the stuff round the pier as well, and hope there can be more of the static displays.
Emulated
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8:29pm Sun 31 Aug 08
PokesdownMark wrote:Not if its council tax money. I walked through Ashley Rd Boscombe and it looked tired, run down and grubby. £40,000 would work wonders there and the other £360,000 would pay for a few police to catch the yobs with their fireworks at 1am some Saturdays.
What an amazing success for the town. I heard it cost £400,000. Bargain. What other similar ideas are out there waiting to be found? We should have something for July.
V Masterman
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8:36pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Yellows could have could have run a few more buses to help the locals get there (not all are nimble on their pins)
kath_n_keith
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8:58pm Sun 31 Aug 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN : you would rather watch paint dry - be our guest. You go right ahead and watch your paint drying while the rest of us three quarters of a million people saw what can only be described as amazing
Emulated : We too pay our Council Tax and if some of our money went to pay for the air show then that's fine by us, at least we got enjoyment and a great day out. You said 'not if it's Council Tax money' a woman standing beside us on Saturday during the display complained that it was local peoples' bus fares which paid for it yet there she was standing there watching the whole thing. Why support the event and then complain.
Shedmans Friend
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8:59pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Well done to all who made this event happen - and it was free!!
Thanks to the Local Bus Co's for their free contribution too - it can be done!
And a big thankyou to those amazing men in their flying machines - you made my dear old mum of 92 very happy - especially the Arrows and Typhoon on Sunday.
And last but not least thanks to the traffic wardens who didn't go into Jobsworth mode when everyone parked on the westcliff double yellows to see the Arrows - everyone chilled and enjoyed the spectacle!!
Lauren Tompkins
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8:59pm Sun 31 Aug 08
DorsetSpeed
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9:01pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Emulated
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9:12pm Sun 31 Aug 08
kath_n_keith wrote:Its not the councils job to provide entertainment with council tax. Where does it all end? Great for air show fans, maybe we can spend sevral hundred thousand on a mock sea battle in Bournemouth Bay by the RN.
We are so unhappy that the air show is coming back next year because we have to wait a whole year to see it again! We have a 2009 calender and have marked the dates for next year. AFCB_REPUBLICAN : you would rather watch paint dry - be our guest. You go right ahead and watch your paint drying while the rest of us three quarters of a million people saw what can only be described as amazing Emulated : We too pay our Council Tax and if some of our money went to pay for the air show then that's fine by us, at least we got enjoyment and a great day out. You said 'not if it's Council Tax money' a woman standing beside us on Saturday during the display complained that it was local peoples' bus fares which paid for it yet there she was standing there watching the whole thing. Why support the event and then complain.
b&bathletic
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9:37pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Emulated wrote:Actually that's quite a good idea.
kath_n_keith wrote:Its not the councils job to provide entertainment with council tax. Where does it all end? Great for air show fans, maybe we can spend sevral hundred thousand on a mock sea battle in Bournemouth Bay by the RN.
We are so unhappy that the air show is coming back next year because we have to wait a whole year to see it again! We have a 2009 calender and have marked the dates for next year. AFCB_REPUBLICAN : you would rather watch paint dry - be our guest. You go right ahead and watch your paint drying while the rest of us three quarters of a million people saw what can only be described as amazing Emulated : We too pay our Council Tax and if some of our money went to pay for the air show then that's fine by us, at least we got enjoyment and a great day out. You said 'not if it's Council Tax money' a woman standing beside us on Saturday during the display complained that it was local peoples' bus fares which paid for it yet there she was standing there watching the whole thing. Why support the event and then complain.
Who paid for the fireworks last year? Who pays for the events at Poole Quay? Who pays for Swanage fireworks? Who pays to run major events elsewhere such as Notting Hill or Blackpool illuminations? The list could go on. They are all partly or solely funded by the local councils because they bring business in. Not sure why you need this explained though? This sort of thing is the council's job in a tourist town.
debbie2110
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9:40pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Leary, sorry to hear about your grandchildrens bikes being stolen, shame the scrotes involved were probably not tempted to sign on to the armed forces where they might have learnt a little self respect and discipline! Mind you, who knows what they could get up to at mach 2 if given a Tornado to play with!
brentmeister
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9:40pm Sun 31 Aug 08
kath_n_keith
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9:44pm Sun 31 Aug 08
b&bathletic wrote:You are absolutely right b&bathletic. You put the point across better than us.
Emulated wrote:Actually that's quite a good idea. Who paid for the fireworks last year? Who pays for the events at Poole Quay? Who pays for Swanage fireworks? Who pays to run major events elsewhere such as Notting Hill or Blackpool illuminations? The list could go on. They are all partly or solely funded by the local councils because they bring business in. Not sure why you need this explained though? This sort of thing is the council's job in a tourist town.kath_n_keith wrote: We are so unhappy that the air show is coming back next year because we have to wait a whole year to see it again! We have a 2009 calender and have marked the dates for next year. AFCB_REPUBLICAN : you would rather watch paint dry - be our guest. You go right ahead and watch your paint drying while the rest of us three quarters of a million people saw what can only be described as amazing Emulated : We too pay our Council Tax and if some of our money went to pay for the air show then that's fine by us, at least we got enjoyment and a great day out. You said 'not if it's Council Tax money' a woman standing beside us on Saturday during the display complained that it was local peoples' bus fares which paid for it yet there she was standing there watching the whole thing. Why support the event and then complain.Its not the councils job to provide entertainment with council tax. Where does it all end? Great for air show fans, maybe we can spend sevral hundred thousand on a mock sea battle in Bournemouth Bay by the RN.
Jayteer
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9:45pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Bournemouth in its hay day used to be a proud,historical traditional town, full of character.
Nowadays much of that older tradition has been replaced by luxury flats and high rise buildings.
The council alongside the partners involved in this event, have implemented a new idea to bring the crowds in- And have spent the money allocated for the air show wisely-As a result several thousands of people flocked to our beautiful town and had the times of their lives.
This event signals a new beginning for summer tourism in our town and something different to attract people in- Water sand and pier isnt enough any more, and no different to any other town.
Council tax is there to plough back into services for the community. And the air festival has proven that a bit of innovative thought and forward planning can go a long way in restoring a small towns reputation and vibe.
Well done to all concerned. Especially the council for making the last 4 days so much fun. I am sure im not the only one stating this, but this weekend in particular i am proud of my town and my council.
Lewcee2
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9:58pm Sun 31 Aug 08
rook
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10:04pm Sun 31 Aug 08
I would rather watch paint dry.
Sorry AFCB, but I'd rather watch paint dry than a League 2 soccer team ;-) Anyway, all a matter of taste and each to their own.
I have to agree that overall the festival was a success, but more modern and vintage military planes from assorted nations would add to the event. Whether the funds are available for whatever these visitors would cost is another matter.
I'd assume that although our council tax went towards the cost, many of the local retailers and tourism services would have thought it money well spent by giving another busy week to bring in revenue.
Matt
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10:11pm Sun 31 Aug 08
At last something to make us proud of our town, unlike our poor football club! :(
More of the same next year, maybe a few more military aircraft, and it could become something quite special for Bournemouth.
Christopher
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10:20pm Sun 31 Aug 08
We certainly look forward to the next, and the next, and many more.
It would be great to have a larger Naval contingent in the bay if possible.
I would say that the majority if not all the cost was met by the sponsorships, of which there were many. For instance the Firework Display on Saturday was sponsored by the RAF.
AFCB Republican, whilst I am at next years festival, feel free to decorate my place.
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Once again a great festival, and another big thanks to all concerned.
Lewcee2
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10:25pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Jonathan Small
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10:25pm Sun 31 Aug 08
I do have 2 points that I hope the council/organisers take for next year:-
1) I saw too many people riding their bikes along the prom but did not see a single one stopped by the police, etc...
2) I saw the silliest use of an 'event golf cart' after the Red Arrows finished on Sunday. It was transporting 2 VIPs that had had (from what I could see) a bit too much 'entertainment'. It was an accident waiting to happen and didn't have any marshalls to help it's merry way.
bosmike
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10:30pm Sun 31 Aug 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN
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10:36pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Emulated wrote:Agree, money that could be far better spent elsewhere. If people want to watch aeroplanes all day, go to Hurn Airport.
PokesdownMark wrote: What an amazing success for the town. I heard it cost £400,000. Bargain. What other similar ideas are out there waiting to be found? We should have something for July.Not if its council tax money. I walked through Ashley Rd Boscombe and it looked tired, run down and grubby. £40,000 would work wonders there and the other £360,000 would pay for a few police to catch the yobs with their fireworks at 1am some Saturdays.
Christopher
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10:44pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Sorry, you obviously do not know, there is no viewing areas now in the airport or around the perimeter. It is called SECURITY.
AFCB_REPUBLICAN
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10:51pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Christopher
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11:12pm Sun 31 Aug 08
kath_n_keith
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11:19pm Sun 31 Aug 08
nigglygrilly
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11:47pm Sun 31 Aug 08
Personally I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to next year - I am not a plane enthusiast particularly but was glad to attend a thrilling event, locally and well run. Great tannoy system that enabled us to hear what was actually being said - most of the time - when the noisy plane weren't right over head!! Lol
It may have cost money to stage but it also brought a lot of money and good will and press into the town which can only be good for a town that has recently been getting very bad press.
Well done to all concerned.
PS: loved the heliosphere performance - very relaxing.
Adrian X
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1:01am Mon 1 Sep 08
Maria
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6:58am Mon 1 Sep 08
amused
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7:05am Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland
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7:25am Mon 1 Sep 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:I totally agree that this was a complete waste of time and money for the residents of bournemouth who payed for this by the extorniate fees for council tax and the high cost in bus fares. I believe there should be a referendum for the local population who were mostly gridlocked on the local roads to have a vote on what there money should be spent on. Can all you do gooders who think this was great explain to me how my council tax and everyone elses benefited you or me. Complete and utter waste of public money.
Really? Well let me tell you I am all broken up to hear that.
2Much
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7:37am Mon 1 Sep 08
OK..so you don't like aeroplanes...no problem..just stay away and let the other 1000s enjoy themselves.
Although i don't live in Bournemouth, and the council may have played a part in paying for it all, at least we can all see something for it..all i ever see of my council tax is the dustmen once a week!
Well done Bournemouth, roll on next year!!
Poolemaninscotland
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7:39am Mon 1 Sep 08
kath_n_keith wrote:Maybe you are jealous because you live in a dump called slades farm where as he lives in beautiful hampshire. Muppet
All this negativity coming from AFCB_REPUBLICAN could well be jealousy that the event was held here and not in Hampshire hahaha
2Much
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7:53am Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:How do you explain people who enjoyed the show as "do-gooders"?
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:I totally agree that this was a complete waste of time and money for the residents of bournemouth who payed for this by the extorniate fees for council tax and the high cost in bus fares. I believe there should be a referendum for the local population who were mostly gridlocked on the local roads to have a vote on what there money should be spent on. Can all you do gooders who think this was great explain to me how my council tax and everyone elses benefited you or me. Complete and utter waste of public money.
Really? Well let me tell you I am all broken up to hear that.
As for explaining how anyone benefited from this is simple..The people enjoyed the show, they had great days out with the family without having to pay extortionate entry fees, they saw a fab display from aircraft that saved us from being German speakers, day on the beach, fresh air, good money for locals..need i go on? Surely you're not THAT ignorant?
amused
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8:30am Mon 1 Sep 08
Jayteer
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8:41am Mon 1 Sep 08
Is it me or can anyone else see that the ONLY people being negative about the event on here are people whos locations are outside Bournemouth and Dorset?
AFCB Can i suggest an event for your own county next year?
'Hampshire hunt down Gary Glitter and nail him to the wall festival'.
Should go down a treat, and hopefully, put your own county on the map for something positive for a change.
As for the Scotland forum poster. It may be a waste of money to you, but for the hundreds of your OWN countrymen who filled up Ryanairs planes 5 days in a row making seat availability low just to visit and see the air show, id say they all thought it was worth it.
Bottom line is: No matter how good the event there will always be one numpty (or in this case 2) sitting on the fence complaining about nothing.
Jayteer
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8:43am Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:Im sorry whereas Scotland is?..
kath_n_keith wrote: All this negativity coming from AFCB_REPUBLICAN could well be jealousy that the event was held here and not in Hampshire hahahaMaybe you are jealous because you live in a dump called slades farm where as he lives in beautiful hampshire. Muppet
mdean
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8:48am Mon 1 Sep 08
But there is a whole sentence to say about the moaners. I believe there is an abundance of public style transport to take you to another location either temporarily during the air show next year or permanently, to which you have a full year to plan, do us a favour and make it a one way ticket please. There then may be more parking on the sea front car parks next year for some more true fans, the point being you are moaning but you were there, think about it hey...
AS~U~R
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9:01am Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:Local buisnesess for one. They have to pay really high buisness rates to operate on the beaches. August has been a difficult month for them I imagine, but over 4 days I have no doubt they made a fortune. Good on them!! I live between Poole and Bournemouth so consider myself a resident. It benefitted me and my family. We spent two days on the beach enjoying the entertainment WHICH WAS FREE. I pay council tax and for once, it was nice having something back. I don't understand how people can complain about gridlock in the traffic. I never saw that at all. They even allowed people to park on yellow lines and never fined them. Thousands and thousands will be back next year. This sort of event WILL put our towns on the map. Instead of being known as the retirement capital of the country, we will be known as a destination of family friendly and exciting entertainment. Shed loads of money is being invested in run down Boscome, and it's about time to. Events like this will enable for things like this to happen. Tourism brings in cash, lots of it, to enable investment into the towns. Everyone can see the work begining in Boscome. How do you think it is funded? It does not ALL come from council tax, in fact very little of it. Wake up, get ya heads out of the sand, without tourism, our towns would be worth nothing and go bust. The more tourism we have, the better the faciilities us residents enjoy. So stop moaning and read up about local economy, you might learn something!!
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:I totally agree that this was a complete waste of time and money for the residents of bournemouth who payed for this by the extorniate fees for council tax and the high cost in bus fares. I believe there should be a referendum for the local population who were mostly gridlocked on the local roads to have a vote on what there money should be spent on. Can all you do gooders who think this was great explain to me how my council tax and everyone elses benefited you or me. Complete and utter waste of public money.
Really? Well let me tell you I am all broken up to hear that.
amused
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9:11am Mon 1 Sep 08
mdean wrote:I agree if you were not there you cannot say it wasn't good, if you live elswhere now why feel the need to criticise, you are not paying Council Tax
There is only one word to say about the air show. WOW. But there is a whole sentence to say about the moaners. I believe there is an abundance of public style transport to take you to another location either temporarily during the air show next year or permanently, to which you have a full year to plan, do us a favour and make it a one way ticket please. There then may be more parking on the sea front car parks next year for some more true fans, the point being you are moaning but you were there, think about it hey...
here any more. If you do pay Council Tax here and feel its a waste lobby your local MP before next year. Lastly no need to be rude about where people live, we have lots of nice and nasty places all over the UK we are lucky to live where we do and I chose to live in Dorset because I like it and yes I have been to Scotland many times, its very nice. I will be at show next year cant wait.
Richard Mayes
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9:32am Mon 1 Sep 08
Phil
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9:43am Mon 1 Sep 08
It's great to have these events happening, and considering I pay almost the same amount in council tax as I did in North Dorset (for very little in return) I'm not upset in the least. To all you people complaining about Bournemouth Council's competence and tax - you really don't know how good we have it here compared to other places, it's far far better here. Not perfect, but from where I moved from it's better in almost every way. Over the years I've lived in 7 different council areas and Bournemouth beats them all, by a long way. To me, there's little worse than complaining when you don't really have to. That should strike a nerve with some people who leave feedback here; try enjoying the area for once. You might like it.
snoff
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9:44am Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:Why should you care????
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote: Really? Well let me tell you I am all broken up to hear that.I totally agree that this was a complete waste of time and money for the residents of bournemouth who payed for this by the extorniate fees for council tax and the high cost in bus fares. I believe there should be a referendum for the local population who were mostly gridlocked on the local roads to have a vote on what there money should be spent on. Can all you do gooders who think this was great explain to me how my council tax and everyone elses benefited you or me. Complete and utter waste of public money.
You claim to reside in Scotland which is a result for the rest of the country. The festival was great, roads were busy but what would any realistic person expect? (and remember for a measly 4 days only!!!) I made my way from Poole to Bournemouth on foot no probs!
You are a joke but keep posting because you amuse a great many people.
Geoff
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9:44am Mon 1 Sep 08
Tourism brings in cash, lots of it, to enable investment into the towns. Everyone can see the work begining in Boscombe. How do you think it is funded? It does not ALL come from council tax.
Can I just make the point that there have been large cuts in the budgets of practically all Council departments.
therefore from what you say, this event will make up for that ?
I think not !
snoff
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9:45am Mon 1 Sep 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:Thats fine - turn up at Dean Court on a regular basis for something similar to!
I would rather watch paint dry.
You suck!!!!!!!!!!!
GeoffS
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9:46am Mon 1 Sep 08
snoff
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9:46am Mon 1 Sep 08
Christopher
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10:00am Mon 1 Sep 08
Unfortunately, and I for one was waiting for the man who says he is from Scotland, but has said he lives down here. So who could he be. Either way, and as I indicated before the festival began, he does not have one iota of any information to back up his comments and ideas.
It is unlikely that much if any of our Council Tax (his Council Tax - if he lives in Scotland) was used as I believe that the majority, if not all the festival was sponsored, and as someone as already pointed out, pitches on the front does not come cheap.
Perhaps the Council or Mark Smith would like to indicate to these idiots who's sole intention is to wind people up, exactly how much it did cost. Or maybe it would be better for them to sulk and keep them thinking.
Ironically, these are the same people no doubt who moan that Bournemouth is not doing anything for anyone. and alas, we will always get this kind of person who thinks it should all be for them.
Congratulations Bournemouth and all who help in the organizing of this spectacular event, Bournemouth Air Festival 2008. Roll on 2009.
Christopher
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10:00am Mon 1 Sep 08
Unfortunately, and I for one was waiting for the man who says he is from Scotland, but has said he lives down here. So who could he be. Either way, and as I indicated before the festival began, he does not have one iota of any information to back up his comments and ideas.
It is unlikely that much if any of our Council Tax (his Council Tax - if he lives in Scotland) was used as I believe that the majority, if not all the festival was sponsored, and as someone as already pointed out, pitches on the front does not come cheap.
Perhaps the Council or Mark Smith would like to indicate to these idiots who's sole intention is to wind people up, exactly how much it did cost. Or maybe it would be better for them to sulk and keep them thinking.
Ironically, these are the same people no doubt who moan that Bournemouth is not doing anything for anyone. and alas, we will always get this kind of person who thinks it should all be for them.
Congratulations Bournemouth and all who help in the organizing of this spectacular event, Bournemouth Air Festival 2008. Roll on 2009.
The voice of reason
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10:24am Mon 1 Sep 08
IanB
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10:34am Mon 1 Sep 08
peejay
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10:38am Mon 1 Sep 08
Hotdog
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10:41am Mon 1 Sep 08
Jayteer
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10:52am Mon 1 Sep 08
Phil wrote:I COMPLETELY agree.
A great event even without the Vulcan, which I was really looking forward to. It's great to have these events happening, and considering I pay almost the same amount in council tax as I did in North Dorset (for very little in return) I'm not upset in the least. To all you people complaining about Bournemouth Council's competence and tax - you really don't know how good we have it here compared to other places, it's far far better here. Not perfect, but from where I moved from it's better in almost every way. Over the years I've lived in 7 different council areas and Bournemouth beats them all, by a long way. To me, there's little worse than complaining when you don't really have to. That should strike a nerve with some people who leave feedback here; try enjoying the area for once. You might like it.
I too have lived IN other parts of the country which sees NOTHING in terms of the council woRKing for the local community. When i moved to Bournemouth i was GOBSMACKED as to how much people here get for their council tax.
Every local borough within Bournemouth has their own library- Each library a wealth of information and activites for one and all. Local activites- Leisure facilities- Now the Air Show. One of the BEST adult education centres offering such a wide and varied range of courses to suit one and all.Bins getting emptied with minimal fuss-Recycling service- Green waste service-Community integration through day centres for the elderly and more than adequate services which people can rely on when they need help.
I love walking into Bournemouth libraries, they are so well maintained and kept- The standard of living in Bournemouth is so nice compared to other parts of the country, yet despite all this, people complain they are getting nothing for their council tax, and STILL complain when the council gives them an event like the Air Festival to be proud of.
I cant blame people for being complacent as they have obviously not lived in other parts of the Uk under local authorities who couldnt care less. Truth is we are very lucky in Bournemouth to have so much for what we are paying.
Christopher
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11:02am Mon 1 Sep 08
IanB wrote:Already been tried and tested, and did not work. Sorry.
What is the point in Bournemouth Council encouraging us to recycle and reduce our so called "carbon footprint" when it holds an air show spewing tons of CO2 straight into the sky?
funk
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11:02am Mon 1 Sep 08
Congratulations council - you deserve to be applauded for taking on such a high-risk event and then delivering to the masses. I'm thrilled that it will be back next year.
The voice of reason
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11:02am Mon 1 Sep 08
DT003
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11:04am Mon 1 Sep 08
I attended all four days , there could of been a better variety of aircraft on display but as this was the first air event on bournemouth for 16 years I guess they needed to test the sucsess before hopefully expanding it next year.
It would be nice to see some more classic british aircraft such as the harrier , tornado , jaguar and poss some of the US show stoppers like the F15 , F16 and F18.
10 out of 10 for a great weekend !
IanB
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11:06am Mon 1 Sep 08
Christopher wrote:What has been tried and tested?
IanB wrote:Already been tried and tested, and did not work. Sorry.
What is the point in Bournemouth Council encouraging us to recycle and reduce our so called "carbon footprint" when it holds an air show spewing tons of CO2 straight into the sky?
bigmumma
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11:16am Mon 1 Sep 08
teenie
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11:45am Mon 1 Sep 08
Please book the Vulcan for next year, put it on top of your list!
All those locals who complained about the noise of the planes now know when to book their holidays next year!
I rather have the air festival than the party conferences as the air festival brought people into town. when there is a party conference in B'mth local people avoid the town & the shops are deserted!
Moordown_lad
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11:48am Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:It may have escaped your notice but the council no longer own the busses, Transdev do, so any high costs in bus fares is down to Transdev.
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote: Really? Well let me tell you I am all broken up to hear that.I totally agree that this was a complete waste of time and money for the residents of bournemouth who payed for this by the extorniate fees for council tax and the high cost in bus fares. I believe there should be a referendum for the local population who were mostly gridlocked on the local roads to have a vote on what there money should be spent on. Can all you do gooders who think this was great explain to me how my council tax and everyone elses benefited you or me. Complete and utter waste of public money.
pam crabb
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11:51am Mon 1 Sep 08
edwards
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12:10pm Mon 1 Sep 08
kath_n_keith
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12:17pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:For your information person of Scotland, Slades Farm is not a dump it is beautiful. Obviously you must be missing this neck of the woods otherwise you wouldn't still be hanging around the forum. There again it's easy to be at the other end of the country insulting people when you know you will never meet them face to face. I am proud of where I live, you on the other hand took off to Scotland, tells us all we need to know. Oh, and we are not muppets, we are people who enjoyed the air show as did thousands of others.
kath_n_keith wrote: All this negativity coming from AFCB_REPUBLICAN could well be jealousy that the event was held here and not in Hampshire hahahaMaybe you are jealous because you live in a dump called slades farm where as he lives in beautiful hampshire. Muppet
pilot
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12:26pm Mon 1 Sep 08
JoJo
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12:34pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Hengist
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12:41pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Noel
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12:42pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.
Jayteer
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12:49pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Hengist wrote:Yes i agree- As someone who works in the radio industry i along with many others were discussing this just yesterday- About how a 'local' station like 2cr can be a primary sponsor of an event like this, and not be found ANYWHERE within the event reporting back to the airwaves throughout the 4 days?
Great show It would be helpful if we could hear some commentary on the radio. Lots of people along the beach and in beach huts from Boscombe to Southbourne could only see the display
2cr were one of the main sponsors and could have really added to the local vibe had it for example had a live broadcast stand with a reporter going back and forth throughout the crowds interacting with the audience.
I know form experience that within British Forces air shows overseas, BFBS is ALWAYS at the forefront of the day, with live broadcasts from the scene interweaving into the shows.
Still,2CR cant really be classed as a local station anymore as most of its content is syndicated from a central network point somewhere else in the UK.
What a shame!- Being part of the community in this way may have boost their ever decreasing listener rates!
may79
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12:53pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Green & Gold
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12:58pm Mon 1 Sep 08
dibbles
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12:59pm Mon 1 Sep 08
amused
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1:08pm Mon 1 Sep 08
IanB wrote:well im not going abroad this year and so thats my carbon footprint saved for use by the planes on the airshow.
What is the point in Bournemouth Council encouraging us to recycle and reduce our so called "carbon footprint" when it holds an air show spewing tons of CO2 straight into the sky?
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1:24pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Noel wrote:You do actually know the reef was paid for by the sale of the old car park by the Pier for £9m ? the rest of the money for the sale is going towards sorting the rest of the Boscombe sea front and precinct..
Brilliant event and money well spent. Definitely one of the Council's better ideas bringing 380,000 people into the town at a cost of £400k (slightly over a £1 a head).
Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.
Also a supposed 330,000 people were there on Saturday alone so I think your total is a bit low.
Cracking time spent over the 4 days with superb displays, organisation and lots of smiles. I saw zero traffic problems, apart from Saturday night waiting for a bus home, which was to be expected given the sheer number of people!
It brought a massive boost to the local economy and marks a return to form for those of us old enough to remember the Hurn shows with affection.
Ed
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1:34pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Noel wrote:As was mentioned, at the show the Airshow was 2.5 years in the planning. This does mean that this is another event that "The previous administration" landed us with.
Brilliant event and money well spent. Definitely one of the Council's better ideas bringing 380,000 people into the town at a cost of £400k (slightly over a £1 a head). Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.
What also needs to be remembered though is that this wasn't just a Bournemouth Council event although its staff have worked very hard to help make it work, and despite the publicity shy Cllr McLoughlin making sure that his name was on the announcement that the airshow was to return. We need to remember that there are in fact a lot of other very hard working people across Bournemouth that have been involved in this event and who have put in a lot of their time and effort to make this event the success it was.
IanB
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1:52pm Mon 1 Sep 08
amused wrote:I haven't been abroad for years. I don't see the point when I live in a first class resort.
IanB wrote:well im not going abroad this year and so thats my carbon footprint saved for use by the planes on the airshow.
What is the point in Bournemouth Council encouraging us to recycle and reduce our so called "carbon footprint" when it holds an air show spewing tons of CO2 straight into the sky?
The point I was trying to make (probably not very well) was that Bournemouth Council works hard to meet government/EU imposed targets on recycling/emissions etc. etc and spends time and money monitoring to ensure targets are met to avoid fines, but holding an airshow doesn't seem to come in to the equation, which sort of makes a mockery of any targets.
I thought the show was extremely well organized and I hope next years one is twice the size!
But not on the same weekend as the Dorset steam Fair.
HEATHER
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2:11pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Christopher
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2:44pm Mon 1 Sep 08
When one considers how much of the carbon footprint was deleted over a time of 12 hours per by using Park and Ride, and the little that was formulated by the aircraft over a 3 to 4 hour period on the same day, I think the figures cancel each other out considerably.
On the whole 4 days out of 365 is not a bad ratio.
WELL DONE BOURNEMOUTH
Jonny
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2:58pm Mon 1 Sep 08
IanB wrote:And not on the same weekend as the Poole Food Festival!
amused wrote:I haven't been abroad for years. I don't see the point when I live in a first class resort. The point I was trying to make (probably not very well) was that Bournemouth Council works hard to meet government/EU imposed targets on recycling/emissions etc. etc and spends time and money monitoring to ensure targets are met to avoid fines, but holding an airshow doesn't seem to come in to the equation, which sort of makes a mockery of any targets. I thought the show was extremely well organized and I hope next years one is twice the size! But not on the same weekend as the Dorset steam Fair.IanB wrote: What is the point in Bournemouth Council encouraging us to recycle and reduce our so called "carbon footprint" when it holds an air show spewing tons of CO2 straight into the sky?well im not going abroad this year and so thats my carbon footprint saved for use by the planes on the airshow.
I live near the beaches and so was subject to all the noise. Didn't mind a bit.
Wish they had done it last year when I still had sea views!!
Agree with all who said it was a great Fesitval that was very very sociable with lots of friends meeting up.
Also agree that it would be nice if they use the undoubtedly increased review of next year (sponsors will be biting their hands off I reckon) to get a few more of the "exciting" planes such as Harriers and FI's in.
Great day and to be fair to Bournemouth Tourism they had a big hand in this and fully orgainised the launch party to the sponsors to get them on board. So well done for once.
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4:47pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Noel
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5:20pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Bryank wrote:Yes I do, and I don't see the logic of selling off a sea-front car park at a sea-side resort so people don't have anywhere to park.
Noel wrote:You do actually know the reef was paid for by the sale of the old car park by the Pier for £9m ? the rest of the money for the sale is going towards sorting the rest of the Boscombe sea front and precinct..
Brilliant event and money well spent. Definitely one of the Council's better ideas bringing 380,000 people into the town at a cost of £400k (slightly over a £1 a head).
Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.
Also a supposed 330,000 people were there on Saturday alone so I think your total is a bit low.
Cracking time spent over the 4 days with superb displays, organisation and lots of smiles. I saw zero traffic problems, apart from Saturday night waiting for a bus home, which was to be expected given the sheer number of people!
It brought a massive boost to the local economy and marks a return to form for those of us old enough to remember the Hurn shows with affection.
My point was this was £400k well spent and the Surf-reef is £2 million (albeit now with a insurance policy against it's failure after the cost increase) unwisely spent.
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5:24pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Ed wrote:The main event organiser in his article in the brochure said planning began 12 months ago.
Noel wrote:As was mentioned, at the show the Airshow was 2.5 years in the planning. This does mean that this is another event that "The previous administration" landed us with.
Brilliant event and money well spent. Definitely one of the Council's better ideas bringing 380,000 people into the town at a cost of £400k (slightly over a £1 a head). Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.
What also needs to be remembered though is that this wasn't just a Bournemouth Council event although its staff have worked very hard to help make it work, and despite the publicity shy Cllr McLoughlin making sure that his name was on the announcement that the airshow was to return. We need to remember that there are in fact a lot of other very hard working people across Bournemouth that have been involved in this event and who have put in a lot of their time and effort to make this event the success it was.
Noel
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5:32pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Noel wrote:... and of course, if it was 2 1/2 years in the planning Cllr Smith the previous Council leader wouldn't have known about it just like he didn't know about micro-chips in wheelie bins, the fact the Winter Gardens could not be saved when he pledged it in the maifesto or casino contracts being signed on election day when the local electorate gave his party the boot.
Ed wrote:The main event organiser in his article in the brochure said planning began 12 months ago.
Noel wrote:As was mentioned, at the show the Airshow was 2.5 years in the planning. This does mean that this is another event that "The previous administration" landed us with.
Brilliant event and money well spent. Definitely one of the Council's better ideas bringing 380,000 people into the town at a cost of £400k (slightly over a £1 a head). Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.
What also needs to be remembered though is that this wasn't just a Bournemouth Council event although its staff have worked very hard to help make it work, and despite the publicity shy Cllr McLoughlin making sure that his name was on the announcement that the airshow was to return. We need to remember that there are in fact a lot of other very hard working people across Bournemouth that have been involved in this event and who have put in a lot of their time and effort to make this event the success it was.
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gunner
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10:08pm Mon 1 Sep 08
keith
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keith
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11:49pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Noel wrote:the air show was good wasen it ,so why are u goin on about other things ,div
Noel wrote:... and of course, if it was 2 1/2 years in the planning Cllr Smith the previous Council leader wouldn't have known about it just like he didn't know about micro-chips in wheelie bins, the fact the Winter Gardens could not be saved when he pledged it in the maifesto or casino contracts being signed on election day when the local electorate gave his party the boot.Ed wrote:The main event organiser in his article in the brochure said planning began 12 months ago.Noel wrote: Brilliant event and money well spent. Definitely one of the Council's better ideas bringing 380,000 people into the town at a cost of £400k (slightly over a £1 a head). Unfortunately the previous Administration landed us with a bill of £2million for the Surf Reef which will bring in 2 or 3 thousand at most - if it works which the Hydraullic Institue at Wallingford doubts.As was mentioned, at the show the Airshow was 2.5 years in the planning. This does mean that this is another event that "The previous administration" landed us with. What also needs to be remembered though is that this wasn't just a Bournemouth Council event although its staff have worked very hard to help make it work, and despite the publicity shy Cllr McLoughlin making sure that his name was on the announcement that the airshow was to return. We need to remember that there are in fact a lot of other very hard working people across Bournemouth that have been involved in this event and who have put in a lot of their time and effort to make this event the success it was.
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7:16am Tue 2 Sep 08
Nick
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7:43am Tue 2 Sep 08
Phil
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8:28am Tue 2 Sep 08
Christopher
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12:52pm Tue 2 Sep 08
If you do live in Scotland (doubtful) then your Council Tax (if council tax was used) would not be used. If you live in Scotland, then do not expect to benefit from something down in the south of England. If how ever you do live in the area but hide behind your pseudonym, and your business was associated with the tourist industry then you too would have made a profit no doubt.
Instead of whinging and wailing like a punctured bagpipe, why can you not be positive. If not, then make no comment. As for being entitled to is not really true unless your comments are for or against the issue. In your case you whinge for the sake of whinging.
norbitonpaul
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1:53pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Which feels like a pretty darn good rate of return on the original investment. Factor in a further couple of million to refect the goodwill that has been generated (very evident in all the posts), then it's a bloody good investment.
All the jeremiads out there need to stop looking at the £400K as 'lost' and see the positives that have come out of it. And for goodness sake, wouldn't life be dull if every bit of ratepayer money had to be viewed in the context of how it could be better spent on dialysis machines, rotting schools and sink estates
Jonny
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2:01pm Tue 2 Sep 08
It created a buzz around the town, was on our doorstep and was fun (how can anyone not be impressed by a Lancaster bomber being "guarded" by 2 spitfires" for god's sake!? Let alone any of the other things. Oh and the Red Arrows are free to "hire")
I do not have any children, do not use council facilities (libraries/pools etc) so what do I get for my council tax? My bins emptied?
Why not have something that we can ALL enjoy, especially for people in my situation (I was paying council tax on 2 properties for a while).
So stop being so bluddy selfish and just move on because clearly no one agrees with you.
And btw I suspect a lot of the cost came from sponsorship and even more so next year, so it could be argued in fact rather than a "waste" of money it was a wise investment.
But of course as you say WE are the stupid ones not you.
Jonny
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2:06pm Tue 2 Sep 08
He argued all last week about how much of a fiasco it was going to be and that he couldn't wait until Monday so he could say "I told you so", was rude and offensive to people like Christopher and even when he was proved wrong rather than keep his head down is still spouting rubbish.
Narrow minded "I won't be proved wrong by anyone" rubbish.
kath_n_keith
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2:08pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Also, do we know that the Council paid the £400k? There seems to be a lot of question about this. Was the airshow not sponsored? Even so, if the Council did pay for it, so be it, it's nice for people to benefit by way of enjoyment.
Don
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2:20pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Without question the Vulcan bomber was a major attraction for the enthusiast and was sorely missed. A cynical advertising ploy by BBC.
Why was it a cynical advertising ploy? Because it didn't display? It developed a technical fault - it's old!!! By the way, the fault was repaired on the Friday but the company which oversees the aircraft could not provide an engineer to "sign-off" the repair until Monday! Without the repair signed-off it could not fly.
Poolemaninscotland
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4:08pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Jonny wrote:Where have i been proved wrong muppet. Was there not traffic jams all over the area. Was my council tax money wasted on this stupid show. Yes. Did i ask for this show. No. Did i benefit financially from this show. No. This show was payed for from council tax that i pay to bournemouth council and it was paid for by super hiked up prices on more buses that locals use mostly which means that local people once again payed for this farce. Just because my opinions differ from other people doesnt mean that i have to be bullied into agreeing with the majority. Free Country, Free Speech and a rip off Council. Muppet
Sorry for "rant" but after reading Poolemaninscotland's spoutings all morning enough is enough. He argued all last week about how much of a fiasco it was going to be and that he couldn't wait until Monday so he could say "I told you so", was rude and offensive to people like Christopher and even when he was proved wrong rather than keep his head down is still spouting rubbish. Narrow minded "I won't be proved wrong by anyone" rubbish.
Jonny
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4:17pm Tue 2 Sep 08
You are so bitter about your council tax (none of us likes paying it).
You cannot see the wood for the trees and that's fine.
As a muppet I try to look at the bigger, and even long term, picture.
And I love your description of it being a farce when a vote on this website means nearly 9 out of 10 people would like to see it happen again next year.
But still they're all bluddy idiots and muppets unlike you....
You don't even know how much it cost the council.
But still, you know best and we are all wrong.
Thanks for putting us right.
kath_n_keith
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4:41pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Poolemaninscotland wrote:Your comments :traffic jams all over the area - we travelled by bus and had no problems at all either going to or coming home from the air show
Jonny wrote: Sorry for "rant" but after reading Poolemaninscotland's spoutings all morning enough is enough. He argued all last week about how much of a fiasco it was going to be and that he couldn't wait until Monday so he could say "I told you so", was rude and offensive to people like Christopher and even when he was proved wrong rather than keep his head down is still spouting rubbish. Narrow minded "I won't be proved wrong by anyone" rubbish.Where have i been proved wrong muppet. Was there not traffic jams all over the area. Was my council tax money wasted on this stupid show. Yes. Did i ask for this show. No. Did i benefit financially from this show. No. This show was payed for from council tax that i pay to bournemouth council and it was paid for by super hiked up prices on more buses that locals use mostly which means that local people once again payed for this farce. Just because my opinions differ from other people doesnt mean that i have to be bullied into agreeing with the majority. Free Country, Free Speech and a rip off Council. Muppet
Was your council tax wasted : the show surely was sponsored and let's face it, if council tax money was used (of which we don't know) £1 per head has hardly broken your bank now has it?
Did you ask for the show: well we are sure that the council will, from now on, go and consult you personally to see if anything should happen in Bournemouth at any time as you are so important!
Did you personally benefit financially from the show : you say you didn't, we and everyone else who attended who didn't have stalls or a business didn't benefit financially either but we did benefit from the pleasure of seeing the show, smiling and being happy, that is worth more than financial gain!
The show was payed for by coucil tax money : already addressed this point
You don't have to be bullied into agreeing with the majority : YOU are a bully, you are seen day after day insulting people, putting them down, whinging and moaning. You call the people here bumpkins - that makes you a bumpkin also. Remember people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. You are not very clever at all, more to be pitied than scolded!!
Jonny
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4:43pm Tue 2 Sep 08
kath_n_keith
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4:57pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Jonny wrote:Thank you
Nicely put.
Christopher
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9:41pm Tue 2 Sep 08
I think the best thing we can do, rather than give him fodder to fire back, is to totally ignore him.
It is sad when we have people like this who rants on about having his say, which he does, but does not allow others to have their, more so when he his responded with a similar sort of manner.
It is sad that we allow one person, maybe a couple of others to ruin what we have all enjoyed and BENEFITED from. Not financially, but in away that for at least four days we all got together and enjoyed something in our own town.
So we have to say to ourselves, why do we let a person who does not come from Bournemouth, is not sure whether he comes from Poole or North of the border, try and pull a cloud of gloom over what we class, or at least 9.5 out of 10 class as a fantastic weekend.
So it is good night from him, and goodnight from him, and its goodnight from.
Nimrod (Enigma Variation) by Sir Edward Elgar.
Jayteer
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10:59pm Tue 2 Sep 08
I loved the air show, it put a smile on mine and everyone elses face- And the smiles continue everytime i log onto this forum,and read the village idiot from scotlands posts and wonder what its like to live in his bubble day in day out.
Jayteer
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11:02pm Tue 2 Sep 08
I propose that from this post on, lets ignore the village idiots ramblings and pretend he was never here to begin with- i also propose we return to topic, before our comments are so elegantly shut down by the echo team due to the reactions this fallace has attracted on here.
tommy
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11:15pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Christopher
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john
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7:21am Wed 3 Sep 08
AFCB_REPUBLICAN wrote:boscombe will always look tired and rundown no matter how much is spent due to the druggies and dropouts who congregate there,overweight foulmouthed aggressive covered in tatoos. and most of the men are the same
Emulated wrote:Agree, money that could be far better spent elsewhere. If people want to watch aeroplanes all day, go to Hurn Airport.
PokesdownMark wrote: What an amazing success for the town. I heard it cost £400,000. Bargain. What other similar ideas are out there waiting to be found? We should have something for July.Not if its council tax money. I walked through Ashley Rd Boscombe and it looked tired, run down and grubby. £40,000 would work wonders there and the other £360,000 would pay for a few police to catch the yobs with their fireworks at 1am some Saturdays.
GeoffBeck
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8:18am Wed 3 Sep 08
To all those who whinge about this event, then I think they are quite childish individuals who don't have the slightest clue what goes into the organisation... and their comments are also a churlish slur on my team who worked 18-hour-days to make sure that Bournemouth is now firmly on the map when it comes to air shows... it was the biggest in the UK and the most successful. For that we can, at least, have some local pride.
Yours etc., DHA - Bournemouth's Local Aerobatic Display Team ;-)
Jayteer
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GeoffBeck wrote:Dear GeoffBeck,i agree entirely with your comments, and would like to thank you and your team for contributing to this phenomenal event. I can assure you that the vast majority of us are fully appreciative of all the efforts that went into the big 4 days,and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves as a result of all your hard work.
As one of the primary sponsors of this festival, we at De Havilland were very proud to be involved in this event... not least for being able to display some of our aircraft that are a testament to British design and flying ability. We also sponsored the Friday Reds display and were glad to do that too, so all those who think the 400k was all Council Tax are WRONG - there were many sponsors like us. We also contributed the Sea Vixen and Gnat at cost price to help this first air festival get established. To all those who whinge about this event, then I think they are quite childish individuals who don't have the slightest clue what goes into the organisation... and their comments are also a churlish slur on my team who worked 18-hour-days to make sure that Bournemouth is now firmly on the map when it comes to air shows... it was the biggest in the UK and the most successful. For that we can, at least, have some local pride. Yours etc., DHA - Bournemouth's Local Aerobatic Display Team ;-)
Please dont bother yourself with the comments of a minority couple, who didnt even BOTHER to turn up to the event but still had the CHEEK to run it and all of the investment organisation and planning into the ground.
I hope that this has gone some way to reviving our beautiful town, and we are all looking forward to next years one already!
Christopher
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9:21am Wed 3 Sep 08
Thank you, for your comments.
kath_n_keith
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11:53am Wed 3 Sep 08
Thanks again
Poolemaninscotland
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5:14pm Wed 3 Sep 08
kath_n_keith wrote:Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou to all you lovely lovely people for such a complete waste of public money as far as i am concerned. You are such super super super people and it is good to know that all your dribbling and drooling to the fighter planes that kill people all over the world and childrens bunny rabbits was really worth it. Sorry i have to go. I feel physically sick.
Thank you so much Geoffbeck for your input - we're glad that someone has stood up and put the council tax arguement to bed at last. Thank you so much for contributing to the best day we have had in Bournemouth since moving here. For your information, it was kath's first air show and spent the whole time grabbing my arm whilst the red arrows were tumbling and turning in the skies - my arms are bruised ha ha ha Thanks again
tommy
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7:15pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Jayteer
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7:30pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Sorry i have to go. I feel physically sick.
FINALLY.
GeoffBeck
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8:20pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Response: We neither go around drooling over our fighter planes - ours are all ex-military anyway and are therefore unarmed (duh!), nor do we go around killing pet rabbits - that's got to be a pscho-babble joke wind-up comment, surely!?
On top of all the excitement that the event created, I also forgot to mention that our corporate hospitality day on Friday (for our official relaunch of our ex-Red Arrow Gnat which flew in formation with the Reds) raised thousands of pounds for a newly-formed local charity. So, this is not a selfish case of me, me, me, business and self-interest... far from it. It is easy to create events where all can win and benefit.
The Brietling sponsored ball at the BIC on Saturday night also raised tens of thousands for good causes, including the Mayor's charities, the Disabled Flying Fund (which benefits people who wouldn't normally get to fly), and our own nominated charity, The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation, named in honour of an extremely brave individual who was what all young people should aspire - see www.jtyaf.org.
Some people just don't get it, no matter how much logic you apply... so I guess that I'll just leave the whingers to their ridiculous whining, whilst I go back to helping out with BAF 2009... and I will have 5 additional planes ready to participate in what I think was a first-class event, no matter which way you want to slice it.
I'll wave as I fly over next year :-)
Christopher
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11:42pm Wed 3 Sep 08
People like our (friend) do not understand this, and probably do not realise who John Thornton is, if he did, he might have more gratitude as to what the festival was all about.
I suppose, after listening to the news this evening, Mr. PMIS will be happy, as the First Member of the Scottish Parliament wants to stop Council Tax (of course that is if the man does really live in Scotland).
Roll on BAF 2009. And again thank you Geoffbecks.
Jonny
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11:34am Thu 4 Sep 08
Owly
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8:11pm Thu 4 Sep 08
As a volunteer with the Bournemouth Aviation Museum I spent some time on the stand we had in the square and the positive comments and support we had over that period was very encouraging especially as we have a little local difficulty!
I would also like to congratulate the Echo photographers who produced some stunning shots which appeared in the newspaper. Well done.
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