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Robbie Williams rides off into the sunset
11:20am Wednesday 28th January 2009
ROBBIE Williams was in town yesterday – and having a wheely good time.
But the star was not in the mood for entertaining us and instead donned a balaclava and dark sunglasses as he ducked out of Red Planet bike shop, in Old Town.
It was believed to be one of the star’s first appearances in public since arriving back in the UK from Los Angeles this week.
A dozen excited women assembled outside the shop in Old Town hoping for a word, or autograph, were left disappointed.
One of his aides popped his head out of the shop and asked the adoring crowd not to harass the star.
“Any chance you could not hassle him so he could have his first day back in peace?” he said.
The shop locked its door, as word of the star’s surprise presence spread and more people gathered.
Even a man carrying a bicycle wheel had to knock to gain access.
Twenty seven-year-old Fran Lane, who saw Robbie through the window, said: “He looks tall and gorgeous.”
Robbie eventually emerged at about 2.45pm but his face was completely covered.
He briefly said: “Hello everybody,” before being whisked away in a people carrier with tinted glass windows.
Antonino Coniglio, the owner of Mario’s restaurant, got an autograph for his wife Claire before the shop locked its doors.
He said: “I asked him to write an autograph to Claire as she is crazy about him.
“He asked ‘Are you Claire?’ as a joke. He was very friendly and down to earth.”
Red Planet manager Freddie Platt said she was not expecting a famous customer.
“He was a very nice man and a pleasant customer,” she said.
”I don’t think he particularly wanted too much attention. He just turned up out of the blue.
“I looked out the window and saw a horde of people.”
It is believed Robbie has bought a mansion in Compton Bassett, near Calne, which stands in 71 acres of grounds.
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PeeveD, Swindon says...
11:25am Wed 28 Jan 09
RFM, Swindon says...
11:32am Wed 28 Jan 09
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
11:45am Wed 28 Jan 09
RFM wrote:47 times.
Wonder if he signed the Coate petition?
He thought he was signing autographs for flicky!
writer, swindon says...
11:46am Wed 28 Jan 09
Why oh why, Swindon says...
11:46am Wed 28 Jan 09
Blanche Girl, Swindon says...
11:57am Wed 28 Jan 09
emmapayn, Swindon says...
12:03pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Bobfm, South Marston says...
12:19pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Home Boy, Swindon says...
12:19pm Wed 28 Jan 09
flicky, swindon says...
12:26pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Always Grumpy wrote:I wouldn't dream of asking him..... in spite of knowing someone who could obtain it for Save Coate!
RFM wrote: Wonder if he signed the Coate petition?47 times. He thought he was signing autographs for flicky!
He is entitled to privacy.
writer, swindon says...
12:27pm Wed 28 Jan 09
ItsPavAgain, Swindon says...
12:28pm Wed 28 Jan 09
LA, says...
12:30pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Well that was a bit of luck that there was a photographer and a crowd of 50 odd people then eh?
cfa, newcastle says...
12:33pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Terence, Swindon says...
1:22pm Wed 28 Jan 09
cfa wrote:Yes, the chap from Mork and Mindy. It must have been that talented actor and comedian because there was a crowd waiting to see him... there's also a karaoke singer with a very similar name who jumps about on the stage but I can't imagine people with brains queueing up to meet him.
Who's Robbie Williams? Was he the bloke in Mork & Mindy?
Lanky, Swindon says...
1:34pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Captain Sensible, Near Highworth says...
2:49pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Mighty Reds, swindon says...
3:33pm Wed 28 Jan 09
The Librarian says Oook, Swindon says...
4:09pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Wasnt he the fat one out of Take That? Thought he was better went solo and now wishes he'd stayed in the band?
That’s him, thats the one.
Y’know, I bet he thinks that all the time. I bet he so regrets leaving Take That.
Like when he was standing on the stage at Knebworth a couple of years ago, during the three consecutive nights he sold out, setting a new UK capacity record for a solo artist.
Or maybe when 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 tour sold out in record time and put him in the Guiness Book of records.
Or maybe when he got a £80,000,000 record deal, setting a new record for a solo artist.
Or maybe the day he found out he had sold more records than any other solo UK act in history.
Or maybe when the UK Hall of Fame voted him the Greatest Artist of the 1990’s.
Or maybe when he won the latest Brit Award of which he has more than any other artist in history.
Yeah, I bet at times like those he really wishes he was still 20% of Take that.
Mum's The Word, Walcot, Swindon says...
4:13pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Rub a dub dub
http://www.swindonad
vertiser.co.uk/yours
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_me_entertain_you/
Home Boy, Swindon says...
4:18pm Wed 28 Jan 09
cfa, newcastle says...
4:27pm Wed 28 Jan 09
flicky, swindon says...
7:13pm Wed 28 Jan 09
I wonder if , having been in Wiltshire for a few hours, that Robbie might now consider signing the Save Coate petition?
After all, his mates Jonny and Ant and Dec already have!
So, Robbie, if you read this please give Pat a ring to confirm!
davidhorsell, highworth says...
9:55pm Wed 28 Jan 09
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
6:28am Thu 29 Jan 09
flicky wrote:Hang on a minute here. You clearly stated earlier, and I quote, "I wouldn't dream of asking him..... in spite of knowing someone who could obtain it for Save Coate!
No doubt this picture and details about the visit will be passed on to all the tabloids tomorrow.
I wonder if , having been in Wiltshire for a few hours, that Robbie might now consider signing the Save Coate petition?
After all, his mates Jonny and Ant and Dec already have!
So, Robbie, if you read this please give Pat a ring to confirm!
He is entitled to privacy."
Bit of a change of heart isn't it? What about his privacy now?
oliverj, outside uk says...
8:23am Thu 29 Jan 09
i'll get me coat.
flicky, swindon says...
8:54am Thu 29 Jan 09
Always Grumpy wrote:I was NOT being serious...
flicky wrote: No doubt this picture and details about the visit will be passed on to all the tabloids tomorrow. I wonder if , having been in Wiltshire for a few hours, that Robbie might now consider signing the Save Coate petition? After all, his mates Jonny and Ant and Dec already have! So, Robbie, if you read this please give Pat a ring to confirm!Hang on a minute here. You clearly stated earlier, and I quote, "I wouldn't dream of asking him..... in spite of knowing someone who could obtain it for Save Coate! He is entitled to privacy." Bit of a change of heart isn't it? What about his privacy now?
Just cynical.
Always Grumpy, you must always look behind the words to see the sentiment expressed.
Having written the first statement I would hardly change my opinion, now, would I?
I think you are studying my words too carefully.
Perhaps Jiver is right in her estimation of you and me...!!
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
3:15pm Thu 29 Jan 09
flicky wrote:And what estimation might that be?
Always Grumpy wrote:I was NOT being serious...
flicky wrote: No doubt this picture and details about the visit will be passed on to all the tabloids tomorrow. I wonder if , having been in Wiltshire for a few hours, that Robbie might now consider signing the Save Coate petition? After all, his mates Jonny and Ant and Dec already have! So, Robbie, if you read this please give Pat a ring to confirm!Hang on a minute here. You clearly stated earlier, and I quote, "I wouldn't dream of asking him..... in spite of knowing someone who could obtain it for Save Coate! He is entitled to privacy." Bit of a change of heart isn't it? What about his privacy now?
Just cynical.
Always Grumpy, you must always look behind the words to see the sentiment expressed.
Having written the first statement I would hardly change my opinion, now, would I?
I think you are studying my words too carefully.
Perhaps Jiver is right in her estimation of you and me...!!
flicky, swindon says...
10:39pm Thu 29 Jan 09
You were VERy quick to point out how erroneous she was previously!
I see this story made its way into Daily mail and Sun today so it looks like Advertiser staff will be busy in the future as Robbie lives locally.
mothership, marlborough says...
10:09am Fri 30 Jan 09
maybe the wiltshire air will cheer him up snow coming next week.
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
12:29pm Fri 30 Jan 09
mothership wrote:Like I said, it's Michael Jackson.
he looks a bit pale! from the tiny bit of flesh you can see,
maybe the wiltshire air will cheer him up snow coming next week.
Jiver, Swindon says...
11:27pm Fri 30 Jan 09
8:54am Thu 29 Jan 09
"I think you are studying my words too carefully.
Perhaps Jiver is right in her estimation of you and me...!!
"and what estimation might that be?"
Ah bless!
Grumpy's gone all bashful.
True love.
How sweet.
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
3:15pm Thu 29 Jan 09
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
11:01am Sat 31 Jan 09
Jiver wrote:You've started copying everything again.
flicky, swindon says...
8:54am Thu 29 Jan 09
"I think you are studying my words too carefully.
Perhaps Jiver is right in her estimation of you and me...!!
"and what estimation might that be?"
Ah bless!
Grumpy's gone all bashful.
True love.
How sweet.
Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
3:15pm Thu 29 Jan 09
I thought you'd got over that?
mona lisa, isle of man says...
6:13pm Sat 31 Jan 09
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Always Grumpy, Swindon says...
11:23am Wed 28 Jan 09