chunky 6,086 Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, gustix said: The newspaper I was referring to was the bi-weekly South London Press, published Tuesday (audit then 30,000) and Friday (audit then 70,000). As I recall the Wimbledon Guardian was a 'freebie'! So? The South London Press wasn't the "local" newspaper, as it covered the whole of South London. Actually, the main local paper then - and I'm sure you remember this, Doug - would possibly have been the the Wimbledon Borough News! I can't remember when that folded... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,936 Posted May 5, 2020 1 minute ago, chunky said: So? The South London Press wasn't the "local" newspaper, as it covered the whole of South London. Actually, the main local paper then - and I'm sure you remember this, Doug - would possibly have been the the Wimbledon Borough News! I can't remember when that folded... That's right. I was only pulling John's leg anyway. I knew what he was referring to. But you are right and I don't think it was free either. Also see the Guardian has changed it's name to Wimbledon Times now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, chunky said: So? The South London Press wasn't the "local" newspaper, as it covered the whole of South London. Actually, the main local paper then - and I'm sure you remember this, Doug - would possibly have been the the Wimbledon Borough News! I can't remember when that folded... ...and the SouthLondon Press survives! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_London_Press Edited May 5, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, iris123 said: That's right. I was only pulling John's leg anyway. I knew what he was referring to. But you are right and I don't think it was free either. Also see the Guardian has changed it's name to Wimbledon Times now Nope, the Borough News wasn't free. A big paper with a lot of stuff in it for a local edition though. Always enjoyed reading it when I was at my nan and grandad's in Quicks Rd. Edited May 5, 2020 by chunky 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,936 Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, gustix said: ...and the SouthLondon Press survives! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_London_Press Even without you ? How? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, gustix said: ...and the SouthLondon Press survives! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_London_Press Are you going to change the thread title to "I'm in love with the SLP"??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted May 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, chunky said: I assume gustix has a complete collection of the Wimbledon Guardian to which he can refer? Bound volumes, of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, gustix said: ...and the SouthLondon Press survives! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_London_Press 2 minutes ago, iris123 said: Even without you ? How? I wonder? I was there full-time 1973-1997 then retired. A fortnight later they took me back for two days a week which continued until 2012. Then I retired again - but the South London Press survives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted May 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, iris123 said: Even without you ? How? Not "how"... "Because"! Actually, the SLP did give darts plenty of coverage, so I can't complain there. Roy Grimwood was the darts correspondent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted May 5, 2020 14 hours ago, salty said: Jonah There you go. I've been to a few more last evers, including Reading, lakeside and Rye House. I must be a jinx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,425 Posted May 5, 2020 used to get the borough news, can't ever recall SLP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, chunky said: Not "how"... "Because"! Actually, the SLP did give darts plenty of coverage, so I can't complain there. Roy Grimwood was the darts correspondent. Yes, I do vaguely recall in my early SLP days darts and Roy Grimwood now. But it was a sport possibly 'dropped' in the late 1970s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, stevehone said: used to get the borough news, can't ever recall SLP Not surprised to read this. And the SLP never mentioned you as a rider in its twice weekly speedway column either! Edited May 5, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted May 5, 2020 5 hours ago, iris123 said: Bet you had a game of squash on the last day, just to top it all off !!! Don't forget the last Car Boot Sale 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,101 Posted May 5, 2020 15 hours ago, cityrebel said: Yep went to both, also went to the last ever speedway meetings at West Ham, Wembley, White City, Crayford and Hackney. Can I ask you stay away from Ipswich please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
