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12 hours ago, SheffieldForum said:

There’s been a lot of headlines and comments about the Snooker and specifically the World Championships being held at The Crucible.

 

 

For balance, here are some comments from players about returning to Sheffield (from before the championship started this year):

 

Shaun Murphy said: 

 

“It’s iconic in the world of snooker. If you stop someone in the middle of Beijing and ask them to say something about Sheffield they'll say snooker. 

 

“It’s just synonymous. The two things go together. It used to be steel, its now snooker, and the Crucible Theatre is right behind that. 

 

“We always say it’s great to play in arenas that were designed for performance… this has been designed specifically for it and the atmosphere out there is better because of that.” 

 

"I've been lucky enough to speak to a number of actors and actresses over the years who come here and play great shows themselves and Shakespearean shows and they all say the same thing – The Crucible Theatre is one of the best theatres in the country and for us it’s obviously home. 

 

“It’s the home of snooker. We're fast approaching the 50th year of the World Championships here and it’s very special." 

 

“I'm very aware visibly to the naked eye just how much the city continues to change. Almost on a yearly basis there is a new building gone up or something has been cleaned up - that building’s gone or whatever, and it’s great to see the city continue to grow and expand… it’s got that vibrancy, it’s got that culture, it’s great on the music scene, it’s very arty, it’s very creative and we're very proud as a sport to have this as our synonymous home around the world. Snooker and Sheffield go together hand in glove.”

 

Barry Hawkins said:

 

“I've grown up watching the World Snooker Championships and the reason I started played snooker was watching Jimmy in the finals here and having his 147. It’s what inspired me to play snooker. All them memories and all of a sudden you're playing here yourself, it’s amazing. I never would have thought that years ago. All the history, the intimateness of the venue, all of them things add to the occasion and to the atmosphere.”

 

Tom Ford said: 

 

“If there is a venue that anyone wants to get to and a venue that anybody wants to play it’s the Crucible Theatre, there is so much history here. That’s why everyone puts so much pressure on themselves in the qualifiers, everyone wants to get to play at the Crucible and it’s such a good feeling when you're out there… the atmosphere is just so good here.”

 

There’s also a statement from Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council:

 

“Sheffield is the home of snooker. The World Snooker Championships and Sheffield go hand in hand.

“We know what the tournament means to the people of Sheffield, the players that come to compete and all the fans that watch the tournament across the globe. We have created a sporting legacy here in the city and we want that to continue for generations to come.

 

“We are in regular contact with World Snooker Tour and meet with them before, during and after each tournament and we will continue doing so.” 

But sometimes gloves are too small & they smell - so you have to get a new pair

31 minutes ago, Grumpycatweasel said:

its a warmer climate plus the same amenities that Sheffield provides

 

it's a No brainer 

 

All the people of Sheffield have to do is donate 20p-50p to give these Homeless people a better future 

 

Just think they won't have to congregate around Sheffield city centre anymore 

I'm in....if you promise to drive

I'm hearing that their song '747' was about the ages of his previous 3 'girlfriends'

Presumably it tarnishes quite quickly & then falls apart

26 minutes ago, bassett one said:

YEAH but it is special and a long term collectors coin from what i have heard , how many minted and how do i get one and are they silver and anyone bought one or buying one is my main question or anyone seen one?

That's 6 questions

1 hour ago, leviathan13 said:

You won't be laughing when your lot follow Sotlqbd with the 'hate crime' laws and you're the first one under the bus for saying something 'offensive' because you weren't able to see how 🦇💩 insane it all is.

 

Keep ignoring and laughing it off at your peril...

Could you tell me where this place is?

1 hour ago, crookesey said:

No brothels either, perhaps a combination of the two would be popular. 

Upstairs for one, downstairs for the other.......in many ways

It would make a great pub - there aren't any in that area

9 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said:

And, again, that’s a conversation for another thread about immigration.

 

(And Farage is no expert 🤣).

He's not an MP either

10 hours ago, The_DADDY said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312164868410?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1&postcode=S12 3je&price-to=1000&fromsra

£990⬆️

 

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404038253296?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1&postcode=S12 3je&price-to=1000&fromsra

 

Needs a clutch actuator ⬆️

No idea what that is but it needs one. 

All together now, sing along

& the actuators connected to the.....no, me neither

3 hours ago, HeHasRisen said:

Thanks for letting us know. Thought you had gone?

He's a Tragedian In Spite Of Himself....

50 minutes ago, HeHasRisen said:

It's either a suggestion or they are doing it, make a decision 😂

Geoff with the mixed messages again

19 minutes ago, bassett one said:

it will be ,even if turned down scc dont have any money to fight it,its supported by scc ,sheffield fc owner said on radio sheffield we have the money and its going ahead ,re- the festival moving there A theres not enough parking that was the problem with greenhill park and not enough grass ,because a festival needs grass for stalls ect,  but it will go ahead ,but i do think scc need to try to sort out a way for traffic parking nearby maybe the school? plus better for bus travelers ,out of intrest how many supporters would go to the rugby if promoted

But you said it had been passed, did you not - at this moment in time it hasn't been passed, has it not not 

7 hours ago, bassett one said:

SMIPPED

why  is the info false

Because you said 'the ground is passed' - it isn't 

5 hours ago, bassett one said:

well the ground is passed and lets hope it works out as good as some think, so best hope who ever has done the plans has got it right, as unlike a festival as big as ours is or a circus or funfair thats only a day or so. it looks great ,the survey by the lib/dems was against as were the locals , but unless they decide not to go ahead this council will pass it,pity we dont have the tram nearby.

Geoff has been feeding you duff information again

4 hours ago, echo beach said:

No. It’s just a supposition on my part.

To say that a person never existed when historical records show that he did simply beggars belief. But you obviously don’t believe he did exist so I don’t think anyone will change your mind.

 

echo.

Historical records you say

1 hour ago, echo beach said:

I suppose you also believe that the Roman and Egyptian civilisations never existed!

Could you show me where I've said that 

14 hours ago, Irene Swaine said:

It's time like these I wish there was an angry reaction to posts. This is a disgrace. Shame on Iceland. It's insulting to British tradition and insulting to the faith of Christianity. Leave our culture and customs alone. The cross symbolises Jesus on the crucifix. Jesus cannot be replaced with a tick. Tick off Iceland and take your woke bulldirt with you. Go woke, go broke.

A) you do know the whole thing was made up don't you?

B) jesus can be replaced with a tick or absolutely anything. He/she/it/they never existed. It's another made up story

On 25/03/2024 at 20:04, pattricia said:

My elderly aunt is slightly incontinent and has to buy her special pads from a firm that makes them. They post them to her. As she already gets free prescriptions for her medicines and tablets, who she be entitled to a prescription for free incontinence pads.?

Google is your friend - but it tells you that she may or may not be entitled - it all depends on individual circumstance by my quick skim reading of it

27 minutes ago, Zach Clay said:

Most of these patients have access to some extremely powerful drugs and painkillers like morphine.

 

Personally id just start taking heroin.....it would eventually kill me but at least id go out feeling amazing.

An American comedian once said 'would you rather die from a nuclear holocaust or a heroin overdose' - easy choice!!

4 hours ago, HeHasRisen said:

I would suggest the number of people who drive to a retail park expecting to draw cash out there is next to nil. 

 

Please feel free to show us some independent research proving otherwise, though. 

Does 'I've made it up' count as independent research 

20 minutes ago, Irene Swaine said:

Most of these large cars or SUVs as the Americans call them are on finance.

Can i assume that you've got evidence for that or have you made it up

13 hours ago, Grumpycatweasel said:

what have I written? have another look buddie

You've said 'if they close a branch that i use, i'll bank with someone else'

15 minutes ago, Grumpycatweasel said:

banks need to stay open, if they close a branch that i use, i'll bank with someone else 

 

I don't enjoy using 99% of post offices, the same as I don't use corner shops 

So let's say that you bank with Halifax hypothetically & you go to the High Street branch in Sheffield. As it is going to close, presumably you close your account rather than walking to the branch on The Moor

On 21/03/2024 at 14:02, bassett one said:

that quote came from SCC

That part of your previous statement?