Big Wheel replacement

[andyofborg 11]

They mentioned this on QI tonight.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyld%27s_Great_Globe

 

Now the big wheel has gone would rebuilding this be a suitable replacement for it?

[dazzler4 10]

i dont know but we need something there. its awfully empty. something to bring in visitors. or a nice fountai n.

[kevcookie 10]

The fountain thing has been done and frankly it was always disappointingly turned off due to nutters putting soap powder in etc. Perhaps a statue of some sort that would mean something to the current people of sheffield? Or something similar that could grab kids attention. Wish the wheel could have stayed it looked good.

[wednesday1 10]

The fountain thing has been done and frankly it was always disappointingly turned off due to nutters putting soap powder in etc. Perhaps a statue of some sort that would mean something to the current people of sheffield? Or something similar that could grab kids attention. Wish the wheel could have stayed it looked good.

 

 

I remember jumping in the old Goodwin fountain after we lost in the FA Cup semi in 1983 and shivering all the way down to The Old Blue Bell for lasties:hihi:

[escort1 10]

Planning permission as per notices on Fargate and on the council website have now been submitted to erect a Star Flyer (a large pole with swings on it) situated on Fargate.

[alchresearch 214]

These are awesome in a city centre!

 

http://www.mellorsgroupevents.com/starflyer.html

 

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/must-fly-manchester-says-goodbye-4829663

[bassett one 449]

just been reading about Glasgow the do a magnificent indoor funfair with a famous soft drink company ,that would be fantastic in sheffiel each xmas/newyear,it has several halls with different funfair rides/stalls inc inflatables it magnificent,why cant we have that its brilliant.

[truman 10]

just been reading about Glasgow the do a magnificent indoor funfair with a famous soft drink company ,that would be fantastic in sheffiel each xmas/newyear,it has several halls with different funfair rides/stalls inc inflatables it magnificent,why cant we have that its brilliant.

 

I assume that's in the SECC? Apart from the Arena where would you put it in Sheffield..?

[alchresearch 214]

There's an indoor one in the Metro Centre in Gateshead I believe

[truman 10]

There's an indoor one in the Metro Centre in Gateshead I believe

 

There used to be ..don't know if it's still there though..haven't been for years..

[alchresearch 214]

Yep, closed in 2008. Was opened briefly again in 2009, but can't find any reference to if it still is.

[bassett one 449]

if we could bring the Glasgow irn bru carnival idea to Sheffield it would bring thousands of visitors,who would spend money,stay in hotels and really put Sheffield on the map,bit like fright night did but over a 4 week period,they state its what the public want and fills a need,i think its great,but who is big enough to bring it to Sheffield?

please note I do like the star ride thanks