Neuro Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Did anyone see this Channel 4 programme tonight, the Btes & Worst Places to live in UK? I just can't believe Ashford came 4th best. Despite the new Outlet centre which boasts an array of useless chav shops and is very popular, my family and myself have not shopped in Ashford city centre for nearly 15 years, quite simply because it's rubbish. Canterbury is the place to go for shops, and it's just been revamped. It is also truly a "city" because it has a Cathedral (the definition of what a city is, and unlike Ashford which only has a parish church, thus Ashford is really only a "town"). It takes me 80 minutes to get into London at the moment by train (after Connex deservedly lost their franchise). My parents in particular absolutely hate it here, but having said that we've lived in this house for 20 years and could probably sell it for half a million now, so god knows how much it'll be worth in a few years' time! Completely disproportionate prices down south compared to the rest of the country. Anyway rant over. Just don't come to Ashford; Canterbury is miles better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirddrive Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 haha I was watching that too. Have not seen Worcester in either list so bonus in some ways, gutting in another. It's just another average City i guess!! Kirsty and Phil make me laugh though. Kirsty is a bit of a fox... or is that just me there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Kirsty is a bit of a fox... or is that just me there? She's a bit short though surely? Being 6'3" myself, she might be a good armrest I suppose... Still, with a creative mind you can easily get round these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Yes I'm watching it too. I instantly thought of you Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 But don't go to Ashford!! Just don't! :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirddrive Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 you're 6'3" - christ. Well she's right for me then, lol, i'm about 5'10'' I think (never sure about heights!!). I'm sure you'd find a way to overcome it, i'm sure she's erm...accomodating! That sounds real bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 (never sure about heights!!). I'm sure you'd find a way to overcome it, i'm sure she's erm...accomodating! That sounds real bad! Yeah one of my ex's was 5'3", and we got round that fine. Just every so often I'd accidentally elbow her in the face in front of her dad, which would always go down well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 As for house prices Penzance is a very expensive place to live. There is no industry down here and we are totally reliant on the holidaymakers. People from "up the line" retire and come down here to live and prices have rocketed. We also have to pay more for our food as most of it comes into the county via road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Yeah one of my ex's was 5'3", and we got round that fine.Just every so often I'd accidentally elbow her in the face in front of her dad, which would always go down well. That's not a very nice thing to do-and l thought you were a nice boy. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hehe of course! Was said tongue-in-cheek - I'm only jesting. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dormouse Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Ashford isn't that bad, Tim. I'm sure there are far worse places. The town centre is getting better shops and the whole places is getting more and more cultural. Not that I care, I live in a quiet little town a few miles from there, so I can choose to go there or not. It is full of chavs tho, which means that for a 20-mile radius you're bound to come into regular contact with one of the local 'oiks.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Well apparently Ashford is gonna have to have 50,000 more houses built because it's a government 'growth area'. But 50,000?! Where the hell are they going to go? I suppose there's always some people who are willing to sell half their land off for some crazy cash, at which point they regret it as the builders manage to squeeze in a small hamlet in what was once someone's back garden. :? I'm a real moaner aren't I? I'll stop now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Really annoyed I missed that programme. I think Kirsty & Phil are fantastic. I'd so love them to look for our next house! It would take so much stress out of it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 I just can't believe Ashford came 4th best. http://www.channel4.com/4homes/ontv/best&w.../2006/best.html Not anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 ooo, Tunbridge Wells, my cousin lives there and i went to his wedding there last year, bloody riiight posh place - very nice indeed 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 A town called Forest Row which is near Tunbridge Wells is posher IMO....and lol at Horsham being number 2....how did they work that one out? its full of chavs, argos and macdonalds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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