Windrush Square used by We Train commercial personal trainer company

[editor]

I heard someone shouting out instructions in Windrush Square yesterday and looked around to see that a private personal trainer company had taken over the space under the tree for a commercial workout session. They'd also erected advertising for their venture called WeTrain.

I can't say I liked having this public space being taken over in this manner. Given that they describe these things as 'flashmobs' and 'pop ups' it would seem that they're not paying for the space either.

What does urban think?

 

[Manter]

It's excercise. They and other trainers do it in Brockwell Park etc too- no big deal. Great to see people excercising and reminds me I ought to (I am currently eating cake round the corner from the square)

 

[Angellic]

It's excercise. They and other trainers do it in Brockwell Park etc too- no big deal. Great to see people excercising and reminds me I ought to (I am currently eating cake round the corner from the square)

Although Brockwell Park is lot bigger.

 

[editor]

It's excercise. They and other trainers do it in Brockwell Park etc too- no big deal. Great to see people excercising and reminds me I ought to (I am currently eating cake round the corner from the square)

I'm all for exercise, and if this was for free, I'd have no problem with people using the space. But this is a private enterprise using a small public space for commercial gain and using the square as their advertising space. Not so keen.

 

[Manter]

Although Brockwell Park is lot bigger.

Holmewood gardens then, that's a better example. And there if they are stretching on the bench there is nowhere to sit- this lot aren't even taking up seating space

 

[editor]

Holmewood gardens then, that's a better example. And there if they are stretching on the bench there is nowhere to sit- this lot aren't even taking up seating space

They're hogging the prime space under the tree where people often sit and relax. Are you OK with their advertising banner going up too?

 

[Manter]

They're hogging the prime space under the tree where people often sit and relax. Are you OK with their advertising banner going up too?

It looks like a pop up tent thing for people to put their kit into- looks like it's full of bags. It just happens to be printed- would be a it dumb of them if it wasn't tbh.

Honestly can't figure out why you're so cross!

 

[pengaleng]

are you new to London, editor?

 

[elmpp]

lol

 

[editor]

It looks like a pop up tent thing for people to put their kit into- looks like it's full of bags. It just happens to be printed- would be a it dumb of them if it wasn't tbh.

Honestly can't figure out why you're so cross!

I don't like seeing commercial enterprises and advertising creeping into public squares. If you're fine with that, that's fine.

 

[pengaleng]

write to the council?

start a petition?

talk to the people in the square?

 

[editor]

write to the council?

start a petition?

talk to the people in the square?

Happy just expressing an opinion here, thanks.

 

[pengaleng]

Happy just expressing an opinion here, thanks.

ok then, I can see it achieves a lot

good luck with your little crusade.

 

[editor]

ok then, I can see it achieves a lot

good luck with your little crusade.

Not a "little crusade", just a comment about a local issue. Not really interested in your patronising opinions on the matter, to be honest.

 

[pengaleng]

dont do threads about it then, mines as valid.

you should be a bit more proactive about this problem.

 

[editor]

dont do threads about it then, mines as valid.

you should be a bit more proactive about this problem.

I don't need your advice either, thanks.

 

[pengaleng]

dont take it then, it's up to you.I aint the one whos annoyed about other people exercising in a square I think I own.

 

[editor]

dont take it then, it's up to you.I aint the one whos annoyed about other people exercising in a square I think I own.

I've made no claim to 'own' the square. I have, however, stated that it is a public space, where private commercial companies usually have to pay to make use of it or advertise on. And with that my patience with your disruptive and tedious trolling and attempts at misrepresentation has been exhausted.

 

[Angellic]

I don't like seeing commercial enterprises and advertising creeping into public squares. If you're fine with that, that's fine.

I agree. And it would be a shame if this became a regular occurrence with other outfits doing the same thing.

 

[souljacker]

Surely anyone could just rock up with a yoga mat and join in? How much do they charge? People are mugs for paying for it when they can't stop you just joining in.

 

[editor]

Surely anyone could just rock up with a yoga mat and join in? How much do they charge? People are mugs for paying for it when they can't stop you just joining in.

It would be fun to see an anarchic pop up set up right next to their paid 'pop up'.

They charge £12-£15 per person for 45 minutes. https://www.wetrain.com/browse

 

[souljacker]

I'd stand next to it with a big sign saying "Free personal training session!"

 

[Pickman's model]

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I heard someone shouting out instructions in Windrush Square yesterday and looked around to see that a private personal trainer company had taken over the space under the tree for a commercial workout session. They'd also erected advertising for their venture called WeTrain.

I can't say I liked having this public space being taken over in this manner. Given that they describe these things as 'flashmobs' and 'pop ups' it would seem that they're not paying for the space either.

What does urban think?

http://www.hillsidegardenspark.co.uk/ParkByelaws.pdf

 

[sealion]

Brockwell park, Rush common,Slade gardens,Myatts field,Max roach park. etc.

 

[Pickman's model]

Brockwell park, Rush common,Slade gardens,Myatts field,Max roach park. etc.

mornington crescent

 

[sealion]

mornington crescent

Not in the vicinity of Windrush square.

 

[bi0boy]

Not sure how it's different to vans on the public highway with adverts on the side conducting commercial operations.

 

[Pickman's model]

Not sure how it's different to vans on the public highway with adverts on the side conducting commercial operations.

the bye-laws clearly state:

and i would say the advertising is offering to provide a service.

 

[Pickman's model]

not to mention

 

[sealion]

Not sure how it's different to vans on the public highway with adverts on the side conducting commercial operations.

Private vehicle v public space.