Christmas lights on houses

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 14:05

im a journalism student at the University of Sheffield and i am doing a television newsday on Wednesday 12th December...similar to Calendar news and Look North.
We are wanting to do a piece on houses in Sheffield that have loads of christmas lights and decorations on their house. [You know the ones where people start putting them up in November, or charge people to come and look around!]

So if your house fits the bill (or you know someone else's) and you will be willing for us to film and interview you, please get in touch. Cheers!

Googleberry · 07-12-2007, 14:56

I wish you wouldn't draw attention to these people; it only encourages them!

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 15:27

well would you be interested in expressing your views about christmas lights in an interview? as we would like differing opinions! x

slimsid2000 · 07-12-2007, 15:30

I'm the Duke of Devonshire. Would you like to come to Chatsworth House and see our rather extensive Xmas decorations?

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 15:42

serious replies only please. surely you have other things to be doing to occupy your time?

H.P · 07-12-2007, 15:47

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Originally Posted by gemscfc

serious replies only please. surely you have other things to be doing to occupy your time?

Never met slim have you....

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 15:54

no unfortunately not!
now i am all for banter and all that but seeing as my degree depends on this filming i need to take it pretty seriously ;] x

Mrs Hyde · 07-12-2007, 16:02

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Originally Posted by gemscfc

im a journalism student at the University of Sheffield and i am doing a television newsday on Wednesday 12th December...similar to Calendar news and Look North.
We are wanting to do a piece on houses that have loads of christmas lights and decorations on their house. [You know the ones where people start putting them up in November, or charge people to come and look around!]

So if your house fits the bill (or you know someone else's) and you will be willing for us to film and interview you, please get in touch. Cheers!

I dont know if this is of any interest to you, but in Clowne N/E Derbyshire, theres loads of houses that get trimmed up for charity, well worth a visit, i think the charity is Sheffield Childrens Hospital

purdyamos · 07-12-2007, 16:15

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Originally Posted by gemscfc

no unfortunately not!
now i am all for banter and all that but seeing as my degree depends on this filming i need to take it pretty seriously ;] x

To be fair, you have just joined the forum and have precisely 4 posts. The forum is not at your beck and call, it doesn't exist to get you your degree, although of course I hope you ultimately get a good response. Any member can comment on any thread within the rules. I think it's good manners to at least familiarise yourself with the culture of the forum (and its Characters) before ordering people what they can and can't say or making people feel responsible for the outcome of your degree. It doesn't really give a good impression and won't be conducive to getting a good response.

I hope you take this in the spirit it is meant and don't get annoyed, but when you join an established community it's only good practice to get a feel for the place first, especially when you want favours.

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 16:23

oh i understand fully, dont worry about that! im grateful for any response at all! just a little bit stressed at the moment that is all! x

Michael_N · 07-12-2007, 16:25

The houses on Meadowbank Road are good and can be seen from the viaduct, their is also the street on Rawmarsh (Ash Grove) that as all houses on the street with christmas lights, and last year, Rotherham Council added some more christmas lights for them on the lamposts which was good

Grim Reaper · 07-12-2007, 16:25

Have you thought about contacting Calender/Look North to see if they will tell you where they are going to film?

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 16:28

yeh i tried contacting them today but to no avail! i will be persistant though, as i saw that they did a feature on this a couple of days back! x

S6 D.I.Y · 07-12-2007, 16:28

good lad/girl
theres a house in s6 just 10 min walk from hadfield pub at bottom near upperthorpe shops that i ussally go have look at its very nicely done i think they have a collection tooo for charity its just of daniel hill.maybe someone knows of the adress or people that own it could advise more.
gl with your degree

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 16:31

im a girl :]
aww sweet that sounds good and its pretty near to our newsroom so won't be far to travel!
i will investigate :] x

rob_stu · 07-12-2007, 16:34

have a look at the ones at the top of city road!

Farmboy · 07-12-2007, 16:51

Some of the houses on City Road/Prince of Wales Road go way beyond the realms of taste and must have electric bills that reach to the moon. I found out last night where they get their mechanical santas and sleighs complete with flashing reindeers when I visited B&Q in Darnall last night. I guess the tasteless over-statement is all for the kids.....at least I hope it is.

Why not go door knocking around there?

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 17:03

yeh i will do!
After my radio show on Saturday im planning to go on a mission to all of these places and hopefully someone will be willing to help!
fingers crossed hey! x

Farmboy · 07-12-2007, 17:05

Hope it all works out for ya. I wouldn't go alone though.

gemscfc · 07-12-2007, 19:47

yeh i wont dont worry!
anyone else got any suggestions?X