Martin C   81 #25 Posted October 23, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 22:59, Thirsty Relic said: Fine, so long as they don't block entrances to Fargate shops as previous "markets" on Fargate have done. M+S particularly have complained previously Seconded. Hate it when you have to dodge and weave through all the ephemeral 'street market type' stalls to access proper shops like M&S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MJ01   439 #26 Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, bassett one said: has anyone seen manchester winter funland that might be good to copy? Maybe hold it in Lowedges with its fast transit access, staffing provided by SCC Housing Department Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
S1 1DJ Â Â 11 #27 Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) On 21/10/2021 at 18:25, bassett one said: READING the press review we are in for a magnificent set of lights this year,i will see them in parts,but wouldnt it be great with a huge indoor grotto/funfair/market as well,think this is done in scotland and elsewhere,what do others think,the indoor or covered idea is great for december weather is it not?? I would hope that this is put on by business and not a local authority? Edited October 24, 2021 by S1 1DJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bassett one   451 #28 Posted October 24, 2021 think its a joint cost with the funfair supplying the xmas shop cabins and funfair and the council Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bassett one   451 #29 Posted November 11, 2021 anyone go to the big switch on? are they better than last year,will visit soon,but it will help if you can tell me the best part thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nikki-red   308 #30 Posted November 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, bassett one said: anyone go to the big switch on? are they better than last year,will visit soon,but it will help if you can tell me the best part thanks They’re not switched on till November 21st… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jane2008   15 #31 Posted November 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, nikki-red said: They’re not switched on till November 21st… I was going to ask the date Nikki. Thanks for that.  Does anyone know who will be pressing the button? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bassett one   451 #32 Posted November 12, 2021 sorry i thought they where on,are there not several sites for the switch on because of covid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nikki-red   308 #33 Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 23:33, jane2008 said: I was going to ask the date Nikki. Thanks for that.  Does anyone know who will be pressing the button? Jamie Campbell… https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffield-christmas-lights-2021-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-icon-jamie-campbell-to-turn-on-lights-3462219  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bassett one   451 #34 Posted November 18, 2021 are they not doing several light switch ons? heard there was several to avoid big crowds in one space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #35 Posted November 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, bassett one said: are they not doing several light switch ons? heard there was several to avoid big crowds in one space Hmmm... I suppose that must be the reason why they've got Jamie Campbell to switch them on then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad   3,971 #36 Posted November 18, 2021 2 hours ago, nikki-red said: Jamie Campbell… https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffield-christmas-lights-2021-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-icon-jamie-campbell-to-turn-on-lights-3462219  Go on then , I will be the first , Who ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...