JennyMorgan Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/is_it_time_for_big_companies_to_sponsor_the_broads_1_4302595 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 A couple of good replies from you on there I might say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Why is it that all I can think of is that film "Fierce Creatures" and the sponsorship deals they had... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Please no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 They could turn Potter Heigham bridge into a model of Goofy with his mouth open! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I rather suspect that there are few incentives for reducing the excess of non-jobs or surplus management roles within the BA, especially as the drive has always been for size as in empire building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I haven't seen the Airwick "eau de Cantley" on sale yet and don't expect it to be a winner!! I actually think the sponsorship thing is a good idea as long as it helps out and adds to the area. I am sure we have all seen adverts on roundabouts sponsored by a local company. Don't see anything wrong with that. Might keep toll prices pegged a bit? An example, my brother lives outside of the UK and the main road to the airport where he lives was an eyesore with stuff being dumped etc. The government initiated a "Sponsor a mile" campaign and local businesses get to put up a small advertisement when they sign up. It's now the best kept road on the island as anyone going in or out has to go down said road. Why not if it's done in a "not so in your face" way? Too many cynics around Although I like the idea of the Potter bridge theme. How many kids would insist Dad took the boat through Goofies mouth? Ok may be more accidents, but if they use the pilot service it would put more pennies towards keeping that going. I will say this last bit wasn't a serious comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Could this be the future for the Broads? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 5 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Could this be the future for the Broads? In this day and age JM....Nothing would surprise me anymore. So why not? Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 JM there would be lots of them about if you ask me - so a serious reduction in tolls could be had maybe they could put them the leccy posts, but would need more posts that they could sponsor as well. See it could work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 VAT69 whiskey and John Player cigarettes! Oops! Must stop living in the past. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Come on Chris, man up, Haig and Capstan full strength 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 On 10/11/2015 14:04:48, ChrisB said: VAT69 whiskey and John Player cigarettes! Oops! Must stop living in the past. VAT 69 Whisky originally distilled next to the Forth Railway Bridge! Hic! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 When I was young and foolish Churchmans No1 or Senior Service were my choice with a glass of Glenmorangie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I rather suspect that the aim is to gain tens of thousands of pounds and there aren't many local Broads river related businesses that will stump up a lot of money or perceive any great benefit. However, Richardsons already sponsors a good many publications and I suspect that such things will continue. As for sponsoring roundabouts (perhaps 24 hour moorings) will be the equivalent, then I don't see this as a goer. However, as I pointed out elsewhere, there will be few commercial operations who would not be looking to gain some favour over and above advertising by entering into any such deal. It is the thin end of the wedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'd say that we are not quite at the stage of 'this mooring is funded by Cadbury Fruit & Nut' - but if you are a large company it is always nice to show shareholders and the public that you support good causes and favorable 'green' projects. I suspect therefore what the Broads Authority will be after is some cash in return for a company being able to use say they have help support 'Britain's newest National Park' and use the Broads Authority logo so people think that good is coming out of something that might not necessarily be so good to the wider environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 29 minutes ago, LondonRascal said: I'd say that we are not quite at the stage of 'this mooring is funded by Cadbury Fruit & Nut' - but if you are a large company it is always nice to show shareholders and the public that you support good causes and favorable 'green' projects. I suspect therefore what the Broads Authority will be after is some cash in return for a company being able to use say they have help support 'Britain's newest National Park' and use the Broads Authority logo so people think that good is coming out of something that might not necessarily be so good to the wider environment. Would they, Robin, and leave themselves open to vociferous criticism for misleading their customers over the legal status of the Broads? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Come along now Robin, stop yanking Peter's chain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 On 12/11/2015, 20:18:20, JennyMorgan said: Would they, Robin, and leave themselves open to vociferous criticism for misleading their customers over the legal status of the Broads? Perhaps. It's not the same as drowning babies though. For some companies (though perhaps not VW), there is no such thing as bad publicity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Andy, Coca-cola chose to distance itself from football's international bosses. perhaps they wouldn't agree with you? Hopefully the NP question can be sorted though, but at DEFRA rather than BA level, then we can all move forward. In the meantime the Broads have two valuable tags, Broadland and The Broads, both capable of supporting both our identity and our tourism industry. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Regarding Andy`s (freedom) mention of moorings, this could be just waht the BA are after. What`s the betting on big buisness doing a sponsorship deal with the BA for somewhere like, Pye`s mill moorings on the Chet, and insisting on being able to errect advertising hordings along the quay heading (much you get in a football stadium) or along the back of the walkway beside it, and using BA volunteers to hand out flyers to all moored boats, promoting that buisnesses product or service?. No, the simplest way to raise the vital income is to downsize the manning levels in Dragonfly house and elsewhere, and to stop BA bosses being sent on all expenses paid jollies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Speed, with respect Dragonfly House is now in the past, the BA has downsized to Thorpe House. In the meantime, though, a cut in salaries at the top wouldn't go amiss. Unfair level of remuneration & differential, both for us toll payers and also to other BA employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 It's called Yare House! I only said "some companies", Peter. For the BA to close it's planning department and transfer this responsibility back to the respective local councils (which are more than capable of dealing with this) would be most pleasing for many. Has anybody got details of what the planning department costs the BA annually? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yare House it is, the old grey matter is on the decline! Packman Towers to many of us. Thorpe House, isn't that a school for the wayward daughters of Norfolk's gentry, or is it a figment of my fevered imagination? Re department costs, where's Paladin when you need him? Re that department, it's not just the case of its costs that is open to question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingman Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 BA will never let planning go it is there way of control Ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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