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« on: November 30, 2017, 14:11:24 »

HOLD THIS DATE if you're
* a TravelWatch member
* a representative of a group which is not a member
* an independent campaigner
* local authority or special interest group representative
for a meeting to help us at TravelWatch SouthWest formulate our response to the Great Western Franchise Consultation (and we hope help you formulate your answer too  Grin )
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2017, 10:02:00 »

HOLD THIS DATE if you're
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CONFIRMED for Exeter on afternoon of 15th January.    Council Chamber - EX2 4QD.

A welcome will also be extended to groups and stakeholders from outside the area that TWSW» (TravelWatch SouthWest - website) defines as the SouthWest who make use of or have an interest in services or potential services that extend into the SouthWest or pass through.   Examples include:
* Groups / stakeholders using long distance trains for journeys between London and Reading (and Didcot and Newbury)
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2017, 11:16:45 »

Booked - but not easy to get to by public transport it seems
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2017, 21:37:46 »

The H runs every 15 mins from Exeter St Davids passing the top of Matford Lane.
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2017, 22:22:49 »

The H runs every 15 mins from Exeter St Davids passing the top of Matford Lane.

Yes, and we're looking at having something in place to add capacity.
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2017, 12:28:01 »

Matford Lane means nothing to those from out of Devon - how far from there to the Council, and is it an easy walk?
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2017, 22:04:26 »

Matford Lane means nothing to those from out of Devon - how far from there to the Council, and is it an easy walk?

two minutes (200 yards-ish). Search "Matford Lane, Exeter" on Google Maps and you will see.
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