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« on: July 23, 2024, 16:11:32 »

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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2024, 16:18:16 »
Just what we need in Bristol.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2024, 16:56:00 »
No thanks ridden them many times still can't stand the colour.
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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2024, 18:24:50 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on July 23, 2024, 16:18:16
Just what we need in Bristol.  Roll Eyes

How did I know that someone would say that !
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2024, 16:30:07 »
It has been suggested that one of those would make a wonderful little snack bar at Melksham Station and brighten the place up
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2024, 06:51:04 »
Quote from: grahame on July 24, 2024, 16:30:07
It has been suggested that one of those would make a wonderful little snack bar at Melksham Station and brighten the place up

Which brings on the usual response: ooose gonna pay?
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