Pat Ayres Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I heard on the grapevine that Ferguson Lacey has bought Mezeron, does anyone know anything about this and willing to speculate why he would? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Grapevine = Manx Radio? Manx Radio story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Ayres Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 But I heard this on Sunday, only just got back and don't listen, much, anyway. Ta for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcCann Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 If only copycat was still around. He/she would be going mental. THINK ABOUT THE DIVIDENDS PEOPLE. THE DIVIDENDS..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 But I heard this on Sunday, only just got back and don't listen, much, anyway. Ta for the link. The story was posted on Friday. Real scoop there from your grapevine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Peters Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yeah, these lazy forum posters wouldn't HAVE any news without the local media... (Oh come on, it's nearly Christmas, let us score ONE back now and then) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Manx Radio story If this is true, then it surely has some very interesting potential developments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Ayres Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Oh it's true for sure, they take over in January. Now let's see what's around for development; Marina; Hotels; Run down town centre; Multi storey car park possibly; Compliant commissioners. Oh George, save us from ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 There is very little left of historic Ramsey (the commissioners demolished most of it - for a reward they got the mess around St Pauls) but what is left is on the harbour - see it while you can before it suddenly catches fire and has to be demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Wait for the planning permission to build a RO-RO Linkspan in Ramsey for Car Ferries to dock at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Smelly Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Why not turn the queens pier into a link span for the ferries ? 2 birds one stone Lets hope they keep up the good service they give, as a customer i find the company really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ushtey Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'd much rather see Ramsey developed as a commercial port for freight. Build a new industrial park in Andreas/Jurby, get the lorries etc off the roads around Douglas. Two main ports, each specialising in freight or passengers, far more sensible than trying to force everything into one area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Wait for the planning permission to build a RO-RO Linkspan in Ramsey for Car Ferries to dock at! By definition they are clearly in the business of wanting to bring people (and now goods!) here - and looking after them whilst they are here. Ideally, I would like to see a passenger/car service operating from Ramsey, followed by them instigating the build of an F1/F2/bike racing circuit (and more hotels and support infrastructure) in the north of the island. Suddenly - with such a move - lots of things seem possible in the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grianane Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 If only, but with the Chief Minister from Castletown and the majority of elected (and non-elected) reps from the middle and south the prevailing attitude of stuff Ramsey and the north is inevitably going to continue. Even the presentation of two Ministers from Ramsey is a sop, one has been there for 20 years and achieved nought, the second is too busy opening schools the previous administration has provided to be effective at anything remotely strategic about Ramsey's future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 If only, but with the Chief Minister from Castletown and the majority of elected (and non-elected) reps from the middle and south the prevailing attitude of stuff Ramsey and the north is inevitably going to continue. Even the presentation of two Ministers from Ramsey is a sop, one has been there for 20 years and achieved nought, the second is too busy opening schools the previous administration has provided to be effective at anything remotely strategic about Ramsey's future. Maybe...but always remember that it is business that usually drives what really happens on the island. Taxi drivers, chimney sweeps and failed businessmen usually get swept aside in the big scheme of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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