tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post7945045496024907606..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: Velvet buyer revealedSotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-61090534893050427872014-09-04T20:48:25.965+01:002014-09-04T20:48:25.965+01:00As of Thursday evening the Southern Daily Echo has...As of Thursday evening the Southern Daily Echo has removed all existing comments & blocked any new ones. Shame on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-23094091981782631242014-09-04T08:22:06.075+01:002014-09-04T08:22:06.075+01:00Details of Mr Smith's court appearance; http:...Details of Mr Smith's court appearance; http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11450476.New_owner_of_bus_firm_avoids_jail_over_fake_cash/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3898131085730288582014-09-04T06:06:27.719+01:002014-09-04T06:06:27.719+01:00Read the Southern Daily Echo, Thursday 4th Sept. C...Read the Southern Daily Echo, Thursday 4th Sept. Court case now reported in detail, confirming all I said before. <br />Hove Ex-Pat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-55730461698450951922014-08-27T18:27:12.882+01:002014-08-27T18:27:12.882+01:00Just to qualify that he changed his name from Paul...Just to qualify that he changed his name from Paul Jones to Adam Smith, when he was 18 but I think not for a family dispute unless he has made his peace with his family, considering until last week his father was driving for him as well as previously moonlighting when working for Quality Line in Epsom. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-86592481223673189382014-08-26T12:34:56.348+01:002014-08-26T12:34:56.348+01:00To the person who has been trying to post news of ...To the person who has been trying to post news of a plea in the court case: Thanks for your contributions. They are appreciated, but could you please provide a link via which I can verify the information you want to share? I've done a few searches and can't verify the accuracy myself. For legal reasons, I want to make absolutely sure the information is correct before it is published here. Many thanks! :-)SotonBushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-12255021933381150852014-08-22T19:38:56.573+01:002014-08-22T19:38:56.573+01:00Who is Mr Bishop!
As to Smith's trial despite ...Who is Mr Bishop!<br />As to Smith's trial despite considerable searching in court related sites and local news I have seen nothing. Has person who posted details; 18 August and Kingston Crown Court gotit wrong, perhaps?cold headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15773703954322550157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-24312128449239276042014-08-22T14:07:31.701+01:002014-08-22T14:07:31.701+01:00Anyone have the details of the courtroom events of...Anyone have the details of the courtroom events of the 18th? Mr Bishop was spotted in Eastleigh today. I'm not sure if the entity which has taken on the outfit formerly known as Velvet are still connected with the 'Etc' group though.All getting very murky apparently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-6312628727031376602014-08-21T20:45:20.988+01:002014-08-21T20:45:20.988+01:00Did Phil's Velvet have penalty fares? The supp...Did Phil's Velvet have penalty fares? The supposed unrelated to Velvet, Buses Etcetera does: £50!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-6917650033485121652014-08-19T07:49:13.994+01:002014-08-19T07:49:13.994+01:00Used to be involved with that other (failed) quali...Used to be involved with that other (failed) quality operation called Countryliner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-54391081392080571852014-08-16T22:06:46.487+01:002014-08-16T22:06:46.487+01:00Chantry Vellacott are accountants who specialise i...Chantry Vellacott are accountants who specialise in assisting struggling businesses. Their role was to advise the company on the available options given the financial difficulties, to ensure that the company and me as director complied with all the relevant rules about trading when insolvent, and to try to find a way forward for the company that would avoid administration or liquidation. They ultimately succeeded in doing this, but if it had proved necessary to go into administration then they would indeed have performed that role.Phil Stockleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317690157738868544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3187063305348232372014-08-16T09:41:29.929+01:002014-08-16T09:41:29.929+01:00FWIW from Companies House Webcheck Mr Smith's ...FWIW from Companies House Webcheck Mr Smith's fellow director of BVT is a MR MICHAEL JOHN BISHOP http://companycheck.co.uk/director/916955716/MR-MICHAEL-JOHN-BISHOP<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-1282331498002900032014-08-15T22:37:08.696+01:002014-08-15T22:37:08.696+01:00Thought he'd gone to XelaThought he'd gone to XelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-87096446330350386182014-08-14T20:27:49.472+01:002014-08-14T20:27:49.472+01:00Mikey? Mikey? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-9269190531999572662014-08-09T23:27:49.624+01:002014-08-09T23:27:49.624+01:00http://sotonbus.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/bluestar-ha...http://sotonbus.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/bluestar-hands-m-back-to-velvet.html?showComment=1406032776130#c1346574912286501765 If you read that it explains the administration or non administration re Velvet<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-60041596892594120132014-08-09T18:50:50.347+01:002014-08-09T18:50:50.347+01:00If a company has reached a state where the directo...If a company has reached a state where the directors have reason to believe that it will be unable to pay it's debts as they fall due, then they must cease trading or they will leave themselves open to charges of wrongful trading. Mr. Stockley, no doubt consulted, Chantry Velacott for advice on this matter. In the normal course of events they would have been appointed administrators however Mr. Smith popped up and obviously made an acceptable offer for all the shares thus relieving Mr. Stockley of any responsibility for the future conduct of the company. Chantry Vellacott were working for Mr. Stockley, not the company. <br />It is worth noting that an "acceptable offer" can mean any of the following-<br />(a) Mr. Smith paid money for the company or,<br />(b) Mr. Smith paid £1 for the company.<br />(c) Mr. Smith paid £1 for the company and was given a sweetener e.g. the previous shareholders may have agreed to write off loans or to pay certain creditors themselves.<br />Which of those scenarios is correct is unlikely to become public knowledge unless it all goes pear shaped.<br /><br />As others have said, it is not a good time for the employees and they have my sympathy <br /><br /> SEV 777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-17429052329350014722014-08-09T14:05:39.935+01:002014-08-09T14:05:39.935+01:00Puzzled !! If not in administration what was Chan...Puzzled !! If not in administration what was Chantry Velacott's role if not administrator ?Tired Old Gitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-84946447033886368912014-08-09T00:05:17.112+01:002014-08-09T00:05:17.112+01:00Echo got it WRONG AGAIN - Velvet did not go into A...Echo got it WRONG AGAIN - Velvet did not go into Administration! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-57886994227502304512014-08-08T21:15:02.133+01:002014-08-08T21:15:02.133+01:00Right we all have the message now,in reading the E...Right we all have the message now,in reading the Echo report,so can no more be said until after the 18th August 2014 after the court case when we should all know what the outcome is.That will be the time to comment wether good or bad-PACAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-16536275922239711322014-08-08T13:03:42.944+01:002014-08-08T13:03:42.944+01:00Nice one Echo, I know you'll be reading this!
...Nice one Echo, I know you'll be reading this!<br /><br />Keep us informed won't you. You've redeemed yourselves from your earlier coverage of Velvet's collapse. Knew you would. And with your politics reporter too. Ahh, that takes me back! ;)<br /><br />Cheerio!ClunkClicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-85437682905219937742014-08-08T12:16:51.477+01:002014-08-08T12:16:51.477+01:00http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11396231.New_bus_b...http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11396231.New_bus_boss_facing_criminal_proceedings/?ref=mrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-20453962009083576382014-08-08T12:16:15.213+01:002014-08-08T12:16:15.213+01:00Read the Daily Echo today... Information about Ada...Read the Daily Echo today... Information about Adam Smith inside. Enjoy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-79816767467064334192014-08-08T01:43:46.950+01:002014-08-08T01:43:46.950+01:00OK, I think this thread has gone far enough. If so...OK, I think this thread has gone far enough. If someone thinks someone else is involved in criminal activity then they should go to the police and any other relevant public authorities. Making accusations of criminal behaviour in the comments section of a blog is not the most constructive way to go about things.<br /><br />While I am reluctant to delete comments, many have been posted here that potentially cross a line both legally and morally. In law, we are all innocent until proven guilty, so certain posts will be removed and future posts on this thread will be vetted before they appear.<br /><br />A warm welcome to all our new readers. It's normally a lot calmer than this, honestly!SotonBushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-12587608777292353352014-08-07T23:39:25.140+01:002014-08-07T23:39:25.140+01:00This thread is quite a story - you could make an E...This thread is quite a story - you could make an Eastenders episode or two out of it! If the new Velvet owner gets approval from the relevant authorities well that's it isn't it? He may or may not be doing other 'activities' but if he gets the "thumbs-up" from the relevant authorities then that's all he needs. If anyone isn't happy with anything he does the best thing to do is report in the correct place directly (Police, Vosa, FBI, CI5, Crimewatch or whatever) & let them deal with it. Again it shows that this blog whilst a great read should perhaps be registered names only & no Anons. And that from an Anon. (Not one who miffed off either of the Blairs though!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-10890225983162171052014-08-07T22:50:59.249+01:002014-08-07T22:50:59.249+01:00I find this thread most interesting ,and in the pu...I find this thread most interesting ,and in the public interest.It should continue. Either these rumours and stories will be proved correct very shortly,or they will not.Hardly a good CV though if any parts are true.<br /><br />As for X-bus needing PR help,they are self-proclaimed bus marketing experts,and should need no help from anyone.Rapid growth is often followed by equally rapid decline with small bus companies.Will they buck the trend?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-65749632205364565342014-08-07T21:04:32.420+01:002014-08-07T21:04:32.420+01:00All this scaremongering and speculation makes a ch...All this scaremongering and speculation makes a change, I suppose! <br /><br />I'll take this opportunity to say it's a real positive step forward for Xela to rethink/recreate their online presence. In light of this thread though and the stick they get on this blog, perhaps they may consider consulting with PR professionals to help them start out on that road - worth the investment I feel.<br /><br />I was also pleased and relived to be informed by them on here that some former Velvet drivers had gained employment with them - I didn't consider it in bad taste at all unlike some posters remarked - it was good to know. Perhaps some anons' posts should be taken with a pinch of salt...<br /><br />Best of luck to the Blairs.ClunkClicknoreply@blogger.com