The Springwood pub has re-opened [Archive]

stevie1957

10-09-2005, 22:27

Originally posted by chez26
Of course you're biased Stevie1957. As like me you stand to defend anything bad said about the area ;) However on this occasion I personally haven't been in the Springwood but wouldn't say it was particularly fine? I'll have to venture in there at some point and take a look :)

Chez - Feel free to give me a bell. I'll buy you a pint or two.;)

stevie1957

10-09-2005, 22:28

Originally posted by btbwild
in what context?? apart from it sells beer!!:rolleyes:

In the context that it is an all round good pub.

chez26

10-09-2005, 22:36

Originally posted by stevie1957
Chez - Feel free to give me a bell. I'll buy you a pint or two.;)

Make mine a White Wine and Lemonade ;)

WallBuilder

10-09-2005, 22:45

I assume the pub has had a long and distinguished career and can only say that pic must of been taken several years ago. I never dared go in the place as the 'atmosphere' of the area leaves somrthing to be desired but I did on many occasions walk a dog on the field going up the side of the place towards the bit of the city I call Woodthorpe.

stevie1957

10-09-2005, 22:48

Originally posted by chez26
Make mine a White Wine and Lemonade ;)

White Wine and Lemonade....ok......

chez26

10-09-2005, 22:49

Actually that picture is pretty accurate to be honest. And as for the atmosphere?? Not sure how you reached that conclusion? I live not too far away and it's not as bad as some people think!:)

stevie1957

10-09-2005, 23:01

Originally posted by WallBuilder
I assume the pub has had a long and distinguished career.... .

One of the people who dug out the footings of the Springwood was a fella called Tommy Ismay. He was a relative of J Bruce Ismay, who was chairman and managing director of the White Star Line at the time of the Titanic sinking.

Strange but true.

chez26

10-09-2005, 23:17

That's some knowledge!

WallBuilder

10-09-2005, 23:35

Alright maybe they just got a day when the sun was shining which always makes things look better. The atmosphere of the area could feel a bit dodgy. I used to walk down across the field and stand at the covered bus stop just along from the pub and saw on different occasions stolen motor bike being raced up and down the road, a gang of seven year olds? picking on a single kid, kicking him off his bike and then running off with it and then coming back a few minutes later and throwing the front wheel at the lad who was sat crying on the kerb. The shops up the road, battered and pounded by yobs and vandals and sometimes a meeting point for a gang of kids who'd just sit there on the steps staring at you as you walked past. The numerous burnt out cars in the woods behind the old college, the pillar box that got blown up, the telephone box that got blown up and the bus driver who had half a house brick chucked through the windscreen.
I was once on the field talking to a local dog owner and it sounded as though world war three was breaking out in one of the houses that back on to the field and the local said it was always like that, raised voices, a woman screaming kids shouting and crying all at loud volumnes and with fantastic amounts of swearing and things breaking and the local guy didn't seem in the least concerned. This was all about four years ago though so maybe things have changed.

bulldog D

11-09-2005, 09:16

Originally posted by WallBuilder
Alright maybe they just got a day when the sun was shining which always makes things look better. The atmosphere of the area could feel a bit dodgy. I used to walk down across the field and stand at the covered bus stop just along from the pub and saw on different occasions stolen motor bike being raced up and down the road, a gang of seven year olds? picking on a single kid, kicking him off his bike and then running off with it and then coming back a few minutes later and throwing the front wheel at the lad who was sat crying on the kerb. The shops up the road, battered and pounded by yobs and vandals and sometimes a meeting point for a gang of kids who'd just sit there on the steps staring at you as you walked past. The numerous burnt out cars in the woods behind the old college, the pillar box that got blown up, the telephone box that got blown up and the bus driver who had half a house brick chucked through the windscreen.
I was once on the field talking to a local dog owner and it sounded as though world war three was breaking out in one of the houses that back on to the field and the local said it was always like that, raised voices, a woman screaming kids shouting and crying all at loud volumnes and with fantastic amounts of swearing and things breaking and the local guy didn't seem in the least concerned. This was all about four years ago though so maybe things have changed.

It's not changed which is a pity!
Chav planet is how we refer to that corner and now I avoid driving down Hastilar Rd as often as possible. The Top end of Hastilar is OK and it appears that some of the occupiers up there have aspirations, but the further you get down the road the worse it becomes. The council should evict the whole lot of the trouble making element ,giving those who want to improve the area an opportunity to do so

Pete_S

12-09-2005, 09:21

Originally posted by stevie1957
One of the people who dug out the footings of the Springwood was a fella called Tommy Ismay. He was a relative of J Bruce Ismay, who was chairman and managing director of the White Star Line at the time of the Titanic sinking.

Strange but true.

I (known as Slim) was manager at The Springwood from late 1969 to 1975. Unfortunatley I had to bar Tommy, he was a nice bloke sober but couldn't hold his drink. Tommy's son Pete worked for me, I knew all the family, none of them ever said anything to me about being related to Bruce Ismay I doubt if they were. Where did you get your information ?

loopy

12-09-2005, 09:55

Quote:
Originally posted by stevie1957
One of the people who dug out the footings of the Springwood was a fella called Tommy Ismay. He was a relative of J Bruce Ismay, who was chairman and managing director of the White Star Line at the time of the Titanic sinking.

Strange but true.

Very strange!!!!
I knocked about with Pat Ismay,infact,we went to Pipworth together and was in the same class,he never mentioned he had such a famous relation????
I remember you Slim!,the Springwood was my "local" when you had it,you "slung" me out a few times (deserved) i was a bit of a "nutter" in them days. I seem to remember meeting you a few years after you left the Springwood,did'nt you have a taxi firm or something?,anyway,glad to know you're still "kicking".

CAPRICORN_61

12-09-2005, 17:47

i CAN REMEBER DRINKING IN THE sPRINGWOOD AND IT HAD A PICTURE ON THE WALL. IN THE PICTURE WAS A LAMP POST THAT HAD A FLICKERING LIGHT ON. THERE WAS ALSO A SMALL DANCE FLOOR AS i REMEBER. WE USED TO TRAVEL FROM SHIREGREEN TO GO THERE HAD SOME GOOD NIGHTS IN THERE. I WOULDN'T GO IN NOW THOU AND I LIVE NOT TOO FAR AWAY. I PASS THE PLACE EVERY DAY AND WHAT MEMORIES ............

dlee

12-09-2005, 17:54

i live in one of them houses that back on to the field that goes up the side of the springwood and can tell you nothing has changed at all its a living nightmare ,you spend your time praying for rain so that everyone stops in ,which leaves you with only half the noise.

squeakyclean

12-09-2005, 18:00

I live quite nearby and and am interested in the 'Ismay' link, I am beginning to think there is no truth in it though:confused:

kirky

12-09-2005, 18:02

[i] This was all about four years ago though so maybe things have changed. [/B]

no it hasn't changed bit in fairness you could be describing any council esatate in the country its not just the woodthorpe thats bad.

kirky

12-09-2005, 18:04

Originally posted by CAPRICORN_61
i CAN REMEBER DRINKING IN THE sPRINGWOOD AND IT HAD A PICTURE ON THE WALL. IN THE PICTURE WAS A LAMP POST THAT HAD A FLICKERING LIGHT ON. THERE WAS ALSO A SMALL DANCE FLOOR AS i REMEBER. WE USED TO TRAVEL FROM SHIREGREEN TO GO THERE HAD SOME GOOD NIGHTS IN THERE. I WOULDN'T GO IN NOW THOU AND I LIVE NOT TOO FAR AWAY. I PASS THE PLACE EVERY DAY AND WHAT MEMORIES ............

what you shouting for?

CAPRICORN_61

12-09-2005, 21:31

not shouting at all just left caps on ...........:P

40summat

12-09-2005, 23:29

Any body remember a lad called 'hank'? harry skidmore is his name, he used to drink in the springwood around the mid 70s/80s.
he lived on the woodthorpe, i worked with him but lost touch around 1982.
i've been trying to contact him for years, if anyone knows him i'd appreciate a pm

Pete_S

13-09-2005, 06:14

I knocked about with Pat Ismay,infact,we went to Pipworth together and was in the same class,he never mentioned he had such a famous relation????
I remember you Slim!,the Springwood was my "local" when you had it,you "slung" me out a few times (deserved) i was a bit of a "nutter" in them days. I seem to remember meeting you a few years after you left the Springwood,did'nt you have a taxi firm or something?,anyway,glad to know you're still "kicking". [/B][/QUOTE]

No hard feelings then ?

Pete_S

13-09-2005, 06:48

loopy

13-09-2005, 08:35

No hard feelings Pete,infact i wish you "well" you were always decent to me and my family, i'm not so sure i agree with you when you say "no trouble in those days"............

I'v got to say,i agree with Kirky,the Manor/Woodthorpe was and is no worse than any other council estate, there's good and bad in every "flock"

nick2

13-09-2005, 08:57

Originally posted by bulldog D
Chav planet is how we refer to that corner

How long did that take to think-up ?

Swiller

13-09-2005, 16:26

I can certainly tell you all that yes the springwood has it's characters good and bad but the landlord will not tolerate any trouble inside or outside the pub at all .

The Pub has been re-decorated and is due to undergo a major refurb if all goes well in the up-coming months. The pub has also had a state-of-the art security system installed and is well lit so any trouble outside the pub can be monitored (remotely and internally) and the appropriate actions taken.

I must also remind those that "live" on the estate behind the pub, have no quabbles when the pub organises children's parties easter, christmas etc and is very generous with it's contributions towards the funding of these events. Not to mention that the pub is involved with charity functions for the Children's hospital (the bungee jump held last year) all proceeds go there, in addidition to collectoins and tips that go to other charities as well.

And finally, did any of you go there last year when they held a fantastic evening on bonfire night - the fireworks were spectacular, food provided and overall a good night. It was that busy (and successful) that the road was closed due to the amount of people attending.

Now I'm not defending everyone that goes in there, as there has been some right twonks - but when efforts are made such as what is being and they aren't recognised well............... that just cheeses me off. I appreciate we all have an opinion but are those opinions based on recent information or hearsay of days gone by? I wonder?

If any judgement is to be based and then posted potentially damaging an already "dubious" reputation of the springwood (which is trying and will succeed in making a difference to it's reputation) base your opinions on current events - go in and have a pint.

CAPRICORN_61

13-09-2005, 20:07

Originally posted by 40summat
Any body remember a lad called 'hank'? harry skidmore is his name, he used to drink in the springwood around the mid 70s/80s.
he lived on the woodthorpe, i worked with him but lost touch around 1982.
i've been trying to contact him for years, if anyone knows him i'd appreciate a pm

Ave u tried this one cos s12 is not too far away from wood thorpe area

H Skidmore
2 Huttons Croft 12
SHEFFIELD
S12 4LY
SHEFFIELD
Phone Number
01142484818

worth a try if u haven't already

40summat

13-09-2005, 22:13

Cheers for that capricorn i'll try that :thumbsup:

allibongo69

20-02-2006, 19:54

i am a regular to the springwood and think the current landlords are making a fantastic effort to curb the trouble this pub has suffered in past years the atmosphere is second to none and the pub itself is very very clean and tidy so dont slag it till youve tried it anyone are welcome and ppl no longer look dodgy at you if your new to the place fantastic place keep it up jonesy :hihi:

Swiller

21-02-2006, 12:31

I agree alibongo

Our old fella's doin a good un!

pk014b7161

21-02-2006, 16:12

springwood great pub & some great people had many a sesh & plan on having many more

SKEGGY

21-02-2006, 16:49

There's no such thing as a bad pub,it's all down to the dross that go in them that give's em a bad name,I used to drink in the Springwood in the 60's & 70's and it was no different to any other pub anywhere in the world,let the riff raff in and you've got trouble,kick the sh*t's out and you've got a nice pub again.

bjshooter

21-02-2006, 22:12

I live just nbetween the pub and those shops and they are both a nightmare, would never walk past either on my own.

Swiller

22-02-2006, 12:54

The landlord has kicked all of the "dross" out and it is a good atmosphere - not looking over your shoulder etc. There's a lot of effort already gone into the place with decor, events etc. A further £90,000.00 refurb in the very near future which will add to this and improve on what has been done already.

A peson's perception of a place is different to the reality - before slating try it! - I'm sick of people who say " I live on this estate and so on and this is rubbish etc." Ignorance is bliss aint it? People who have never been in and enjoyed it and returned is becoming a regular thing - with ex-locals coming in again.

Bad pubs attract that don't they?

Yes it is a bad estate at the moment - but without people or or businesses making an effort to help the community around it it will remain that way, stop hissing and contribute - as the pub does a lot for local kids, Christmas parties, easter bonnets, charity bunjee jumps, raflles for ENABLE and FABLE and so on.

The police are actively making visits just to ensure customer's and people around it are seeing their presence on the estate. Unfortunately, all you get is the chin waggers saying "ooo the police were there again today - has someone been shot????????"

That's my nagging done - I say a job well done to the landlord and staff at the Springwood the finest establishment in the area. if you don't like it go to the Richmond or Highnoon - better still, I'd stay in!!!!!!

allibongo69

04-03-2006, 12:52

NICE ONE SIMON KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOOD LUCK WITH THE KARAOKE ON WEDNESDAYS ,SHAME IM WORKIN TILL 10PM BUT MIGHT PULL A SICKIE IN THE NEAR FUTURE LOL ALLI :hihi:

Dj_Shadowman

04-03-2006, 14:55

NICE ONE SIMON KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOOD LUCK WITH THE KARAOKE ON WEDNESDAYS ,SHAME IM WORKIN TILL 10PM BUT MIGHT PULL A SICKIE IN THE NEAR FUTURE LOL ALLI :hihi:

Karaoke on wednesdays....my night off - who does the karaoke, any idea ?

luckylady

05-03-2006, 08:39

hi does any know the name of the flats across from the pub , is it spinkhill ave or something ?

luckylady

05-03-2006, 08:40

:confused: hi does any know the name of the flats across from the pub , is it spinkhill ave or something ?

allibongo69

05-03-2006, 12:15

flats? there is no flats ? but the road opposite the pub is called spinkhill road if thats any help to you at all, there is an hostel for mentally ill ppl on the left hand side of the road if thats wat you are on about ?

Swiller

07-03-2006, 15:29

Hi

Cheers Alli

I do the karaoke at the Springwood on Wednesdays, but only just started so it's more of a practice session for me mixed with a bit of bingo - and a laugh all round!

There is some flats further up the road opposite the Springwood (up Spinkhill Road). There is quite a few near the top - as I went for one before getting my current dwelling!

Any ways, get your assess down to the Springwood and sing some songs! plus play bingo with Pie n Peas - Mmmmm...... LOL! - But it really is a good night!

Swiller!

Kashul

16-08-2006, 15:24

Ok, my ten penneth

I have lived with this pub as my neighbour for 8 years. I can say on one occasion a few years back there was a dreadful night of trouble. New years eve it was when someone was terribly injured but in 8 years apart from the odd barney I can say without dought that I have no bother with the pub at all.

Their function room and I are in spitting distance of eachother and yes just sometimes the music gets a bit much with people in and out of the back doors BUT..thats rare and by 11pm the music is turned down and normal life resumes.

I have spoken to John, the new manager, hes a good bloke who is TRYING very HARD to raise the pubs profile both for his profits and for the local community. I applaude his efforts and and greatful for the security added to the back of the pub.

**** sticks doesnt it, what a shame when someone is trying to do the right thing and give the local community what they need, somewhere that is family based and caters for all, come on guys, lets give the new Springwood a chance, its a beautiful building and please god will be the perfect haunt for a sunday afternoon with the family soon.

My area is 'interesting' your right about that, but again dont tar all with the same brush peeps, you get the odd trouble everywhere these days not just on the Manor, so quit pulling us down all the time !!

We do have feelings you know !!!

Good luck John, behind ya all the way....In more ways than one !!! lmao

devlin

16-08-2006, 16:05

I was born and brought up in Woodthorpe, which wouldn't be Woodthorpe without the Springwood (being as they bull-dozed our local called the Woodthorpe)and are probably thinking of doing the same to the High Noon.

I remember the days when everybodies snotty nosed ( and I mean green snot not snooty) kids used to wait outside the springwood for their mams and dads on Firday and Saturday nights !!! it was a great Guying place -always raised enough to buy some bangers from Les and Elsies newsagents !!!

Kashul

16-08-2006, 16:11

Aw bless, its nice to hear stuff like that. I really think this place deserves a chance btoh from the locals and the people who ahve heard the sometimes tall tales about both the pub and the area.

Its got history good and bad, lets help it build a newer and better one.

devlin

16-08-2006, 16:18

Kashul

16-08-2006, 16:36

hmmm not sure plastering that on the forum is a good idea, may ahve been better to pm him ?

Ahhh what do I know ey

40summat

16-08-2006, 17:33

Personal details removed by medusa

Cheers for that devlin, i have tried this one though and unfortunately wasn't the hank i worked and knocked about with.

I appreciate your help though ta

melthebell

16-08-2006, 17:49

How deceptive a photograph can be! :D
lol how true

for ages i darent go in the wap cos i saw the photos outside and it looked too posh :P

silverlady

17-08-2006, 09:18

regardless of where people live (areas) i feel a pub is a strong community link for all the lonely windowed and single people out there who like to socialise and to get out of the house i know some people have drink problems but they,d still have them at home. so i,m glad its opened. won,t be visiting though!

devlin

17-08-2006, 09:56

hmmm not sure plastering that on the forum is a good idea, may ahve been better to pm him ?

Ahhh what do I know ey

This is public information taken from the B4Usearch web site that lists all people registered on the electoral role. Phone numbers of only those who choose not to be ex-directory are provided so therfore this info can also be gotten from a normal telephone directory

Kashul

17-08-2006, 11:51

This is public information taken from the B4Usearch web site that lists all people registered on the electoral role. Phone numbers of only those who choose not to be ex-directory are provided so therfore this info can also be gotten from a normal telephone directory

Just had a look at that site and found an old friend I ahve been looking for for years !!! Thanks for the tip hon xx

devlin

17-08-2006, 11:53

Good innit mate !

depoix

22-08-2006, 10:57

havent been in the springwood for many years,i remember it had a bad reputation in the late 60,s i was in when a lad had his throat cut, all the pubs had a reputation,especially the manor hotel and elm tree,i hope the new springwood works out ok,theres only that and the richmond,(if thats still standing ) or you have a fair walk to another one

Kashul

22-08-2006, 13:15

Depoix the Richmond is still there, I never user use it but they do have some great things going on...I ahve seen boards outside with auctions and gents nights etc and it seems they have a nice menu though as I say I havnt been in, dont tend to go in pubs that much.

sall242003

22-08-2006, 20:24

After reading all the threads I am now considering going into the Springwood.

I live a stones throw away and have always felt that i dont have a "local" as such because i thought that the springwood would be one of those pubs where u walk in and everyone stops and stares at you!

If the new landlord has turned the place around and the atmosphere is ok then me and my fella might take a walk down there one night :thumbsup:

Meaks

22-08-2006, 23:17

Why not dear, its a public house at the end of the day! :)

Swiller

23-08-2006, 07:01

It's been like this for the past four years! It's not a new development (take a lookat some other thereads!). When Tony and Janet ran it, they kicked all of the scum out the was the trouble causing element. This has continued with further developments from the current manager (namely children are welcome now). Well done Tony & Janet and a continued good luck to John and his staff for continiuning the hard work!