It's not jemma's bloke is it? Thought he normally got her to do it.

Originally posted by ultracynic
It's not jemma's bloke is it? Thought he normally got her to do it.

Budgens? :confused: Jemma :confused: Please, form a reasoned argument if you're going to post! :clap:

K x

Oi, Krustian. . I guess you never read the whole "Blond, fake beggar thread". .

FYI Gemma is the blond lass who fakes begging in and around town. . but I dunno what or where Budgens is though. .

Budgens is a small supermarket in West One.

There has been a begger outside the last few evenings when I have been in.

I'm suprised Budgens haven't had him removed.

I think it's barry.

Originally posted by Nanan
I think it's barry.

Who's Barry?

Originally posted by tinkabel
Who's Barry?

Is he the fat man with the blue/cream coat who looks like he's overindulged on the pies???

No, this is a short, very thin looking man. He sits outside Budgens and asks for change when you go in. Last night when I came out he said 'you must have some change now'. Eeeek. I find that sort of thing quite intimidating, probably because it makes it harder to say no.

The security guard was in Budgens when I went in, but I don't think anyone had asked the guy begging to move. I surprised they didn't.

Big Barry the Begger?

Originally posted by TracieJC
Last night when I came out he said 'you must have some change now'. Eeeek. I find that sort of thing quite intimidating, probably because it makes it harder to say no.

That's outrageous! What did you say to him TracieJC?

Originally posted by JonJParr
That's outrageous! What did you say to him TracieJC?

I just mumbled 'Sorry' and walked off at a slightly accelerated speed. Actually I've just been into Budgens on my way into work and he's there again, small guy with a green hat.

hmmm, intimidating people into giving them money - that's a gemma special.

tbh, i am surprised that there have been no beggars on that spot before with there being a nice wooden seat to sit on and it being out of the rain.

my girlfriend doesn't like going to that shop on her own now.

PERHAPS BUDGENS SHOULD DO SOMETHING AS THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE CUSTOM OVER THIS.

We quite often get beggers harassing people using our cash machines.

If we ask them politely they sometimes move - if not, we find call to the city centre ambassadors is quite effective, and the ambassadors respond quicker than the police do.

Originally posted by Ghosthunter
Big Barry the Begger?

Its not Barry Bolton by any chance?

Originally posted by ultracynic

my girlfriend doesn't like going to that shop on her own now.

PERHAPS BUDGENS SHOULD DO SOMETHING AS THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE CUSTOM OVER THIS.

Why is that last sentence in capital letters?

Originally posted by stevie1957
Its not Barry Bolton by any chance?

Is Barry Bolton a beggar? My Mom had a friend named this in the sixties. He would be around sixty yrs old now. Is it the same one?

K x

Originally posted by Kristian
Is Barry Bolton a beggar? My Mom had a friend named this in the sixties. He would be around sixty yrs old now. Is it the same one?

K x

Last I heard of Barry Victor Bolton he was having mental health problems. I lost touch with him when he went to live in Manchester. I bumpted into him a few years (1998) later in Sheffield. He looked a little unkemp and sadly he didn't look too well. I gave im my phone number and asked him to get in touch which he never did.

His family home was in Millhouses. I think his sister still lives in that area. Barry was a very tall and broad person who liked to have a drink. He would be around 60 now.

I've sent you a PM Stevie.

Thanks for the update.

K x

What was that Big Barry Bolton the Beggar Bumming for Bucks outside Budgens ?

Originally posted by munky
Oi, Krustian. . I guess you never read the whole "Blond, fake beggar thread". .

FYI Gemma is the blond lass who fakes begging in and around town. . but I dunno what or where Budgens is though. .

Krustian? :clap: :lol:

Soundlike a cross between a cartoon clown & another species from outer space! :banana:

With beggars I've always found a forceful "I cant help you pal" delivered as walking off usually does the job. That usually works on Gemma and her ilk.

Though I suppose if i was 5'2" instead of looking like a not bald Phil Mitchell then I might get a bit more stick so I can sympathise with those on t'forum who do feel intimidated by them.

really peeeeed me off the other night
have been very ill for 7 wks... had been to the doctors got a prescription 5:45pm
hubby said will we go straight to town get your script at the Wicker then have a meal at Wetherspoons.....trying to boost me up a bit


Yeaa that sounded nice

Chicken breast pieces in batter,Pilau rice,prawn crackers and a lovely sauce/dip and a hot chocolate to die for

sure beats hubbies meals lol lol

hubby ...bless him ....could see i was tired out but trying hard to
smile etc
just lifted my fork for the first bite,when

this big and i mean big lad came over

" i am trying to get myself something to eat,you couldnt give me £1 could you "

hubby " No i cant mate."

lad " well you have you to have at least 20p then "

he looked over at me

the look in my eyes to him,dont know how he managed to walk away,he never said another word
he turned and walked away,went to another table

i know i shouldnt have and probably if i had felt a bit stronger...i wouldnt have gotten so upset,not kinda known as a softie
dont know where the tears came from they just ran down my face

of course by the time i collected myself, the meal was cold,but i ate it bit by bit.
hubby wanted to complain etc,normally i would have done
i just wanted peace
when i went to the loo on the way out,turns out he did complain
but of course it was too late...the lad was gone

Originally posted by Saifa
With beggars I've always found a forceful "I cant help you pal" delivered as walking off usually does the job. That usually works on Gemma and her ilk.

Though I suppose if i was 5'2" instead of looking like a not bald Phil Mitchell then I might get a bit more stick so I can sympathise with those on t'forum who do feel intimidated by them.

Completely agree, as a large lad I don't worry about them either but I do feel for those who feel threatened. Can't be nice, but I suppose that's what these people play upon.

In response to TracieJC's post about "You must have change now?" I've had this but my reply was "Paid on switch mate" it shut him right up.

Originally posted by Kristian
Is Barry Bolton a beggar? My Mom had a friend named this in the sixties. He would be around sixty yrs old now. Is it the same one?

K x

Repeat after me:

Big Barry Bolton begs bananas, baggets and bacon in Bradford, Basingstoke and Burry, before being brought before the beak.