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VBB Feb 10, 2011 09:57:27
Replying to Sanctuary

Sanctuary wrote:
Littlestone wrote:
'...perhaps a 'low-key' teashop would be more in keeping with the place (Avebury did once did have a tea shop where the antique shop now is). Anything selling takeaway food shouldn’t be allowed for obvious reasons.
Yes I agree totally with you there LS but I doubt they'd see it that way in todays 'flog it and flee' food outlets. It's become a way of life to see youngsters walking around holding a burger in one hand, mobile phone in the other and seeing the ground beneath their feet as lifes wastebin!
Well of course we don't actually know what it is going to look like or what food they will sell and how it will be purveyed. If it ends up with young people driving to Avebury for snack gatherings (or whatever they call it) it will be no less of a shame than any one piece of added litter blowing down the High Street. The point is the NT are in a position of responsibility and whilst one can understand they have to take all opportunities within reason to obtain the money needed to break even overall (across all properties) let them make money somewhere else and not in the centre of the largest stone circle in the world.

N nigelswift
nigelswift Feb 10, 2011 10:06:55
Replying to VBB

"The point is the NT are in a position of responsibility and whilst one can understand they have to take all opportunities within reason to obtain the money needed to break even overall (across all properties) let them make money somewhere else and not in the centre of the largest stone circle in the world."

Well summarised.

They oughta be in the lead when it comes to doing the right thing.
And if they want to know what's wrong with the idea let them imagine getting an application for whatever they're planning from anyone else - they'd point blank refuse.

L Littlestone
Littlestone Feb 10, 2011 10:59:35
Replying to VBB

The point is the NT are in a position of responsibility and whilst one can understand they have to take all opportunities within reason to obtain the money needed to break even overall (across all properties) let them make money somewhere else and not in the centre of the largest stone circle in the world.
If I remember correctly there are only three properties (within the circle) in private hands; the NT therefore is already making a considerable amount of money from the others.

If it ends up with young people driving to Avebury for snack gatherings (or whatever they call it) it will be no less of a shame than any one piece of added litter blowing down the High Street.
Yes, of course, though why young people would want to drive to Avebury for a snack escapes me. The point is, are visitors (and many are from abroad) to Avebury being adequately served when it comes to refreshments? At present they only have the NT ‘restaurant’ and the Red Lion if they want to eat or drink indoors, and both have their drawbacks. A small tea/coffee shop (perhaps only open during daylight hours) would be the answer if sensitively and sensibly presented.

T tjj
tjj Feb 10, 2011 17:46:18
Replying to VBB

VBB wrote:
Sanctuary wrote:
Littlestone wrote:
'...perhaps a 'low-key' teashop would be more in keeping with the place (Avebury did once did have a tea shop where the antique shop now is). Anything selling takeaway food shouldn’t be allowed for obvious reasons.
Yes I agree totally with you there LS but I doubt they'd see it that way in todays 'flog it and flee' food outlets. It's become a way of life to see youngsters walking around holding a burger in one hand, mobile phone in the other and seeing the ground beneath their feet as lifes wastebin!
Well of course we don't actually know what it is going to look like or what food they will sell and how it will be purveyed. If it ends up with young people driving to Avebury for snack gatherings (or whatever they call it) it will be no less of a shame than any one piece of added litter blowing down the High Street. The point is the NT are in a position of responsibility and whilst one can understand they have to take all opportunities within reason to obtain the money needed to break even overall (across all properties) let them make money somewhere else and not in the centre of the largest stone circle in the world.
Youngster getting a bad press again ... why on earth would they drive out to Avebury to 'snack', drop litter then push off, 99% of the people who visit Avebury do so because they are interested in the stones. I personally don't think Avebury needs another food (or tea) outlet - the NT cafe/restaurant does have a monopoly its true and for that reason alone they shouldn't be operating another outlet - rather improving the one they already have. Anything resembling fast food should be restricted to the NT car park area with plenty of bins nearby for rubbish.
On high days and holidays the villagers used to open up the village hall to serve tea, coffee and homemake cakes to visitors; I found this voluntary non-profit goodwill service extremely charming and hope they continue.