Interesting view as gipsies set up camp (From Worcester News)
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Interesting view as gipsies set up camp
6:10pm Tuesday 14th August 2012 in News
PITCHED: Two of the Romany gipsy wagons set up at the the Norton roundabout on the A4440, near Worcester.
A ROMANY gipsy camp has been set up on the outskirts of Worcester.
Three bow-topped wagons pitched up at the Norton roundabout on the A4440.
The group is providing an interesting view for passing motorists, with camp fire burning and piebald ponies munching the grass.
And, although residents have called to let police know they are there, West Mercia Police say they expect no problems from the group, as it has a good reputation.
Inspector Janet Heritage, police commander for Worcester, said: “People like to see them as they are true Romany gipsies and we’ve had positive comments about them already.
“The facts are that they do keep a tidy site and they clean up after themselves.
“They’ll be there probably for a couple of days and then move on.
“We never have any problems with them.”
Comments(37)
worcswolf
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12:07am Wed 15 Aug 12
JCP14
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12:13am Wed 15 Aug 12
TDH123
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6:40am Wed 15 Aug 12
denon
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7:12am Wed 15 Aug 12
Actually people do park there regularly ...there even was an advertising truck there when they arrived. That is there most of the year and is not moved on TDH123
Fog Based Japery
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9:20am Wed 15 Aug 12
plumwinemum
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10:11am Wed 15 Aug 12
CJH
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10:18am Wed 15 Aug 12
littlemiss88
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11:56am Wed 15 Aug 12
Sue Russell
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12:01pm Wed 15 Aug 12
imustbeoldiwearacap
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2:15pm Wed 15 Aug 12
JCP14
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12:07am Thu 16 Aug 12
imustbeoldiwearacap wrote:well said - imustbeoldiwearacap
See them often at different places whilst on my bike - lovely people - horses keep the verges cut and there is never any mess to clear up. Wish other "travellers" would take a leaf out of their book!
julie allsopp
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10:35am Thu 16 Aug 12
Leeds united fan
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1:42pm Thu 16 Aug 12
CJH
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1:47pm Thu 16 Aug 12
Leeds united fan wrote:That's the feeling of all but two comments, so it's pleasing to know that not everyone is a mean minded killjoy. I still can't get over the fact that someone actually phoned the police about them. They should be charged with wasting police time.
Look as long as they clean up and leave it as they found it just let them get on with it. They are not harming us.
cheztyke1
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3:20pm Thu 16 Aug 12
CJH
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3:41pm Thu 16 Aug 12
cheztyke1 wrote:But we're not talking about those are we? Or did you just feel the need to draw attention to your own prejudices?
Have you not seen the wannabe gypsies in Malvern this weekend at the Three Counties showground,half of them with no manners when driving on our roads with their noses in the air, and lets just see what mess they leave behind...It is nice to see a bit of culture, leave them alone they are doing no harm.
cheztyke1
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4:31pm Thu 16 Aug 12
CJH wrote:A bit of light humour CJH...don't get so worked up..
cheztyke1 wrote:But we're not talking about those are we? Or did you just feel the need to draw attention to your own prejudices?
Have you not seen the wannabe gypsies in Malvern this weekend at the Three Counties showground,half of them with no manners when driving on our roads with their noses in the air, and lets just see what mess they leave behind...It is nice to see a bit of culture, leave them alone they are doing no harm.
CJH
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4:53pm Thu 16 Aug 12
cheztyke1 wrote:Light humour? No it wasn't. Not in any way shape or form. You made it obvious what your feelings were. Don't try and backpeddle now.
CJH wrote:A bit of light humour CJH...don't get so worked up..cheztyke1 wrote: Have you not seen the wannabe gypsies in Malvern this weekend at the Three Counties showground,half of them with no manners when driving on our roads with their noses in the air, and lets just see what mess they leave behind...It is nice to see a bit of culture, leave them alone they are doing no harm.But we're not talking about those are we? Or did you just feel the need to draw attention to your own prejudices?
cheztyke1
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4:58pm Thu 16 Aug 12
CJH wrote:No back-peddle here CJH, have a cuppa and take a chill pill....lol
cheztyke1 wrote:Light humour? No it wasn't. Not in any way shape or form. You made it obvious what your feelings were. Don't try and backpeddle now.
CJH wrote:A bit of light humour CJH...don't get so worked up..cheztyke1 wrote: Have you not seen the wannabe gypsies in Malvern this weekend at the Three Counties showground,half of them with no manners when driving on our roads with their noses in the air, and lets just see what mess they leave behind...It is nice to see a bit of culture, leave them alone they are doing no harm.But we're not talking about those are we? Or did you just feel the need to draw attention to your own prejudices?
clubber2000
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5:03pm Thu 16 Aug 12
The police should move them on and get them out of our county to whereever they started off from..
Thats what is normally written here, are the locals of worcester changing thier veiws??
cheztyke1
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5:08pm Thu 16 Aug 12
clubber2000 wrote:watch out clubber2000 you will CJH on your case...he has probably taken my advise had a cuppa and a chill pill...lol
They are travellers at the end of the day wether they be romany or not they should not be allowed to "squat" at the side of the busy road paying no taxes while we work hard and actually work for a living without handouts
The police should move them on and get them out of our county to whereever they started off from..
Thats what is normally written here, are the locals of worcester changing thier veiws??
CJH
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5:18pm Thu 16 Aug 12
cheztyke1 wrote:We already know about clubber2000...and as for you and your assumptions - why have you referred to me as 'he'? Now stop being silly. And that's not an assumption.
clubber2000 wrote: They are travellers at the end of the day wether they be romany or not they should not be allowed to "squat" at the side of the busy road paying no taxes while we work hard and actually work for a living without handouts The police should move them on and get them out of our county to whereever they started off from.. Thats what is normally written here, are the locals of worcester changing thier veiws??watch out clubber2000 you will CJH on your case...he has probably taken my advise had a cuppa and a chill pill...lol
cheztyke1
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5:25pm Thu 16 Aug 12
CJH wrote:Sorry CJH he/she you made assumptions about everything, if you had checked there is a caravan/ motor-home festival at the Three Counties this was my wicked sense of humor perhaps you have not got a humorous side.....I take it that chill pill has not kicked in yet..lol and I don't know anything about clubber2000 like you don't really know anything about me...now I agree stop being silly.
cheztyke1 wrote:We already know about clubber2000...and as for you and your assumptions - why have you referred to me as 'he'? Now stop being silly. And that's not an assumption.
clubber2000 wrote: They are travellers at the end of the day wether they be romany or not they should not be allowed to "squat" at the side of the busy road paying no taxes while we work hard and actually work for a living without handouts The police should move them on and get them out of our county to whereever they started off from.. Thats what is normally written here, are the locals of worcester changing thier veiws??watch out clubber2000 you will CJH on your case...he has probably taken my advise had a cuppa and a chill pill...lol
CJH
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8:14pm Thu 16 Aug 12
cheztyke1
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9:32pm Thu 16 Aug 12
CJH wrote:Your welcome CJH :-) o.k lets not..xx
Now you've embarassed yourself even more. I wasn't questioning the information regarding the Three Counties. You made assumptions and made comparisons about the people camped at the Norton Island. They are not the same as the people you were talking about. Your 'wicked sense of humour' is offensive and oh, not funny at all. People often make offensive remarks about things and then when someone stands up to them and questions it they say 'oh, I was only joking'. Well, man (or woman) up, act like a decent person and don't do it again please. You've ruined a perfectly nice story about perfectly nice people. Now, try and retain some dignity, and let's say no more about this. Thank you :-)
pronstar
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9:38am Fri 17 Aug 12
CJH wrote:No, you've ruined it with your sanctimonious claptrap.
Now you've embarassed yourself even more. I wasn't questioning the information regarding the Three Counties. You made assumptions and made comparisons about the people camped at the Norton Island. They are not the same as the people you were talking about. Your 'wicked sense of humour' is offensive and oh, not funny at all. People often make offensive remarks about things and then when someone stands up to them and questions it they say 'oh, I was only joking'. Well, man (or woman) up, act like a decent person and don't do it again please. You've ruined a perfectly nice story about perfectly nice people. Now, try and retain some dignity, and let's say no more about this. Thank you :-)
What are you, the forum police?
CJH
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9:48am Fri 17 Aug 12
mod1979
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10:21am Fri 17 Aug 12
CJH wrote:Looks like this person spends to much time on forums trolling and being aggressive and offensive to one and all how about an anger management course.
"What are you, the forum police?” At least I'm not a failed pornstar, Pronstar!
murray kelso
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10:34am Fri 17 Aug 12
On Wednesday I had the unusual task of reporting that readers of this article were actually being nice about something and, for once, appeared to be in agreement with one another.
Understandably, I was practically laughed out of the room.
The few comments above demonstrate why.
Pack it in.
Please.
MK - Digital Editor
MrWXYZ
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3:16pm Fri 17 Aug 12
But if i fill a bin liner with rubbish and dump it on a verge i would be prosecuted for fly tipping.
They fill a bin liner with rubbish and dump it on a verge and are praised for cleaning up after themselves.
sarah and her chickens
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6:18pm Fri 17 Aug 12
forget-me-not
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1:20pm Sat 18 Aug 12
ushmush83
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2:06pm Mon 20 Aug 12
CJH wrote:Jeeez, you're a self righteous plonker! He actually referred to the Norton island gypsies as cultured, and said 'leave them alone'. It is in fact you who have embarrassed yourself, and indeed you who ruined this thread.
Now you've embarassed yourself even more. I wasn't questioning the information regarding the Three Counties. You made assumptions and made comparisons about the people camped at the Norton Island. They are not the same as the people you were talking about. Your 'wicked sense of humour' is offensive and oh, not funny at all. People often make offensive remarks about things and then when someone stands up to them and questions it they say 'oh, I was only joking'. Well, man (or woman) up, act like a decent person and don't do it again please. You've ruined a perfectly nice story about perfectly nice people. Now, try and retain some dignity, and let's say no more about this. Thank you :-)
The Moan
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12:46am Tue 21 Aug 12
MrWXYZ
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4:13pm Tue 21 Aug 12
Debs2460
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11:06am Sat 1 Sep 12
jenny001
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11:50am Thu 6 Sep 12
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