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Save Woodside Ferry
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17th Jul 2016 1:32pm
17th Jul 2016 1:32pm
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granny
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Having noticed a bus yesterday, with a banner showing Save Woodside Ferry, here is the petition. It needs many more supporters and has the backing of MP Frank Field. Please sign and share.Thanks https://www.change.org/p/merseytravel-save-woodside-ferry-terminal
Last edited by granny; 17th Jul 2016 1:38pm.
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
[Re: granny]
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17th Jul 2016 8:05pm
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I have not signed because I don't think the Seacombe terminal should close either - if it comes to choosing one or the other.
Seacombe has a free car-park that is at least 75% full each week-day. This suggests to me that ferry commuters use the service.
It is also the terminal that day-trippers will dis-embark from if travelling from Liverpool to this side, in order to enjoy our Promenade.
I know that my Liverpool friends use the Ferry to get to Seacombe. Walk Seacombe- New Brighton and then go home by train from New Brighton.
However, Woodside or Birkenhead has far better travel links for those from West Wirral, for example, who fancy a jaunt over to Liverpool on the ferry. Simply, a 10 minute walk from the bus station or even quicker if travelling by train to Hamilton Square.
The walking distance between Ferry Terminals is about 20 minutes (for able-bodied persons) but the route is rather boring and un-attractive. Buses between the two are every half hour.
Living in Seacombe, I tend to get the bus from home to Hamilton Square train station and then hop on a train over to Liverpool, for quickness and convienience only using the ferry for the return journey.
A, getting the most out of my 'Walrus'. B, Scenic route and C, drops me off at my 'front door!'
Mia Mabel
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh! Jer-e-my Cor-byn
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
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17th Jul 2016 9:02pm
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Woodside has been run down for the last 12 years. Probably they had plans in the offing back then. The reason Woodside does not have a commuter service any longer, is because it was stopped ! All energies and money have been direct to Liverpool. Trains from Chester and North wales would bring people to Woodside. The Tourist Information Centre brought people to Woodside.. footfall 75,000 a year ! Events brought people to Woodside such as Classic Cars, Morris Dancers, Christmas Trams, Tea Dances , Europe Days, River Festival, Local History Fairs, and a dozen more besides, annually . Free parking. Every one of those put people on the Woodside Ferries. Seacombe never even made an effort, apart from a tacky shop and a kids play area followed by Space Port, which was massively overpriced. Anyway, whatever happens, let us not forget, should Seacombe ever need any backing for closure of service etc. we probably won't be supporting them any longer. Why should we, when the money can be spent elsewhere instead ?
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
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17th Jul 2016 9:24pm
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Woodside has been run down for the last 12 years. Probably they had plans in the offing back then. The reason Woodside does not have a commuter service any longer, is because it was stopped ! All energies and money have been direct to Liverpool. Trains from Chester and North wales would bring people to Woodside. The Tourist Information Centre brought people to Woodside.. footfall 75,000 a year ! Events brought people to Woodside such as Classic Cars, Morris Dancers, Christmas Trams, Tea Dances , Europe Days, River Festival, Local History Fairs, and a dozen more besides, annually . Free parking. Every one of those put people on the Woodside Ferries. Seacombe never even made an effort, apart from a tacky shop and a kids play area followed by Space Port, which was massively overpriced. Anyway, whatever happens, let us not forget, should Seacombe ever need any backing for closure of service etc. we probably won't be supporting them any longer. Why should we, when the money can be spent elsewhere instead ? Is this another copy n paste or your opinion, Granny? I'm gutted about the potential loss of either terminal- each has advantages and dis-advantages. Or maybe just get rid of the Ferry altogether and kick 800 years History to the kerb?
Mia Mabel
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh! Jer-e-my Cor-byn
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
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17th Jul 2016 9:34pm
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Woodside has been run down for the last 12 years. Probably they had plans in the offing back then. The reason Woodside does not have a commuter service any longer, is because it was stopped ! All energies and money have been direct to Liverpool. Trains from Chester and North wales would bring people to Woodside. The Tourist Information Centre brought people to Woodside.. footfall 75,000 a year ! Events brought people to Woodside such as Classic Cars, Morris Dancers, Christmas Trams, Tea Dances , Europe Days, River Festival, Local History Fairs, and a dozen more besides, annually . Free parking. Every one of those put people on the Woodside Ferries. Seacombe never even made an effort, apart from a tacky shop and a kids play area followed by Space Port, which was massively overpriced. Anyway, whatever happens, let us not forget, should Seacombe ever need any backing for closure of service etc. we probably won't be supporting them any longer. Why should we, when the money can be spent elsewhere instead ? Is this another copy n paste or your opinion, Granny? I'm gutted about the potential loss of either terminal- each has advantages and dis-advantages. Or maybe just get rid of the Ferry altogether and kick 800 years history to the kerb? No not a copy and paste.... and not my opinion. Facts , if you weren't there you can't judge !!!
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~Chief Seattle
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
[Re: granny]
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18th Jul 2016 10:32am
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The truth is; every snippet of Woodside being run down, is due to the Woodside Masterplan of 2005. The problem is; how long do we have to wait ? Nothing moves and everything is stagnant. http://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/documents/s16643/Land%20at%20Woodside%20Report.pdfThe wonderful promises made for Birkenhead have actually crucified the place. We knew Peel was going to take thirty years or more for regeneration, they didn't give a breakdown of how much time negotiations would take. ! In the meantime ,all things close down. Peel will no doubt buy the Ferry Terminal. Another little acquisition, if they are allowed.
Last edited by granny; 18th Jul 2016 10:41am.
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~Chief Seattle
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
[Re: derekdwc]
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18th Jul 2016 1:19pm
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I remember, probably about eight years ago when I started visiting the area again, ending up at the bus station and when I enquired how to get to Woodside, being directed to a bus stop in Hemingford St. I was shocked to see the state of Woodside then, and it's no better now. How anyone can be expected to use the ferry without a decent bus service, and a small car park (where they even charge for disabled users) and no direct return service, I don't know. It's clearly a deliberate plan.
Carpe diem.
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Re: Save Woodside Ferry
[Re: mikeeb]
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18th Jul 2016 8:05pm
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In the late 50s early 60s, I used to get on a bus from the Woodchurch Estate, buy a workmans bus and boat return ticket and travel to Woodside get the ferry over to Liverpool and then the bus to Edge Lane , then return later that day, all for the princely sum of one shilling and two pence (equivalent to 6 pence today). Happy Days, and Yes I have signed the petition.
Last edited by locomotive; 18th Jul 2016 8:06pm.
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