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World Cup on a big screen in the Market Place?, Your thoughts |
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May 28 2010, 08:01 AM
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http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article...articleID=13440QUOTE ENGLAND’S upcoming World Cup campaign could be shown on a big screen in Newbury town centre. The landlords of The Dolphin Hotel and the Snooty Fox, both in Bartholomew Street, and the Hogshead, in Wharf Street, have been in talks with West Berkshire Council over the possibility of setting up an outdoor screen in the market square to let fans watch World Cup games over the summer. Matt Castle, landlord of The Dolphin Hotel and the Snooty Fox said: “It’s still early days but talks have been going well and we are hopeful of working something out. It’s been something that has been bubbling away for a while and we think it would be really good event for Newbury and the community.” A spokeswoman for West Berkshire Council, Peta Stoddart-Crompton, said the publicans had met the council on Tuesday. “The meeting was very positive and the organisers gave a good presentation to the Safety Advisory Group. The council is now looking forward to receiving a Temporary Events Notice from them,” she said. If the event gets the go ahead it would be the first of its kind in Newbury. What do you think of the proposal? Is it something you'd like to see? Let us know your thoughts on the matter. And in case you think this is more football news in the wrong place, a giant screen could be used for any kind of activity, even showing the final of X-Factor or something
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May 28 2010, 08:08 AM
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QUOTE (Mark NWN @ May 28 2010, 09:01 AM) http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article...articleID=13440What do you think of the proposal? Is it something you'd like to see? Let us know your thoughts on the matter. And in case you think this is more football news in the wrong place, a giant screen could be used for any kind of activity, even showing the final of X-Factor or something I don't want to put a downer on this idea but what would people do about the beer they will obviously want to be drinking whilst watcing the game? Would it be legal to be drinking in the Market Square or would some sort of temporary license be granted? As for the X Factor. I'd rather watch grass grow then watch that dross...
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May 28 2010, 08:11 AM
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Brilliant idea
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May 28 2010, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ May 28 2010, 09:08 AM) I don't want to put a downer on this idea but what would people do about the beer they will obviously want to be drinking whilst watcing the game? Would it be legal to be drinking in the Market Square or would some sort of temporary license be granted? As for the X Factor. I'd rather watch grass grow then watch that dross... You are absolutely correct they would have to apply for a temporary licence.which would cover a set area, I don't think I could go something like that and not drink, even if its just the odd glass of coke. Problem might be the hours of the games, off the top of my head I think it's 12:45, 3pm and 7:45 kick offs, so if you work regular(ish) hours, you're only going to be able to see one game a day
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May 28 2010, 01:16 PM
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If we've got to put up with the bloody football in the market place, I'd quite like to watch the F1 every weekend it's on too!...with a nice cold beer in hand
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May 28 2010, 03:39 PM
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I think it's a fantastic idea as long as it's well monitored.
Watched loads of games in a large square in 98 in Malta, many nationalities there and everything went really well, I like to think it could happen here too.
You could have live music and/or DJs afterwards too.
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May 28 2010, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ May 28 2010, 09:08 AM) I don't want to put a downer on this idea but what would people do about the beer they will obviously want to be drinking whilst watcing the game? Would it be legal to be drinking in the Market Square or would some sort of temporary license be granted? As for the X Factor. I'd rather watch grass grow then watch that dross... I am sure they will give a special licence (for drinks) for while the World cup match is being played. Let us get in the mood.
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May 28 2010, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ May 28 2010, 07:22 PM) Good idea - I've always looked at other towns that do this and felt quite jealous. I agree, we should be bringing something good to Newbury, instead of just winos, drunks and tramps.
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May 28 2010, 08:18 PM
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Excellent idea - hope it comes together.
I imagine the vast majority will be in good spirits and if anything it will bring footfall (through football) to the town centre.
Things like this can help enhance the fact that Newbury's a community at the end of the day.
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