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Posted on: Sep 23 2013, 03:22 PM |
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QUOTE (HJD @ Sep 23 2013, 04:15 PM) So did I & lot's of others, all it takes is a bit of forward planning . As for the complaints about Rip off Food Prices, it never ceases to amaze me, doesn't anyone realise Horse Burgers are around £4 wherever you go to these days. Simple answer really & its not that difficult, spend about 15 minutes the evening before & make a few sarnies, pack a slice of cake a bottle of pop & save a fortune !! Or go to the food tents and try to eat as many free samples as possible. |
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Posted on: Nov 19 2012, 02:07 PM |
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QUOTE (Adrian Hollister @ Nov 19 2012, 01:46 PM) Perhaps we need a NWN reader's poll to vote for the best real cup of tea in Newbury. Would be a good boost for the papers ratings (internet search) and good for our local businesses.
Any NWN reporters willing to take it up? I prefer a nice latte so am fairly well catered for thanks but good luck |
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Posted on: Nov 19 2012, 01:36 PM |
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QUOTE (Adrian Hollister @ Nov 19 2012, 01:31 PM) Why can't we have more decent tea shops selling good quality cups of tea? Apart from Tea Shop by the canal and the tax avoiding Starbucks there is nothing other than a cheap tea bag tea available. Would be good for the independents to get a foothold and show the big franchises how it's done. Is there not a nice little cafe down Weavers walk? or one up by the clock tower? |
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Posted on: Sep 13 2012, 08:42 AM |
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QUOTE (Squelchy @ Sep 12 2012, 03:05 PM) To address your point, the food was good. I can remember when all we had was Hog-Roast, then the Indian food came, and it's slowly grown, and all to the good. You will have to watch out that you don't become a victim of your own success though. Becoming popular can bring with it more demands, whingers (see this thread) and expenses.
Daft idea to stick the bum'n'face mob so near to the river crossing. The KOTG mob soon became, ....what's the most polite way of putting it?... Chav Central, along with all the cheap drink they bought in with them from Lidls or M and W, (or wherever they go) and the free and easy style they adopted to taking Class A and B's. It will be them, mark my words, that cause the downfall of your event if you don't get a grip before next year.
The best way to stop them would be to stop the KOTG brigade (who really have no place at a real ale festival) altogether and whos' stage noise interfered with the enjoyment of the real live music on the other side. They put on their own punch-up, sorry, Show, in Victoria park every year. Let them be happy with that. Don't let them or the Knaves and Varlets they attract drag your event down.
See you next year. I totally agree with what you have said about the KOTG tent. Definitely isn't needed, the noise clashed too much with the main stage and alsi it attracted a more undesirable element who were bringing in their own drink. |
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Posted on: Sep 12 2012, 09:24 AM |
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QUOTE (Tedward @ Sep 11 2012, 09:25 PM) Thanks All
Really good to know that you enjoyed yourselves. We do tend to get a lot of negative comments which we do value, but this year we have had a lot of compliments, it really does make it worthwhile, that and handing over an oversized cheque for lots of money to Naomi House.
Still a learning curve for us, we tried a couple of things this year that did not come off as we had hoped. The year we do a perfect festival is the year we pack it in.....
Space is always going to be an issue for 5000 people in Northcroft, but we have some ideas, the planning for next year started on Sunday.
I think the separate cider and ale tents worked well, but would like to heard what you think? Our problem was simply space and the size of available marquees in the area.
What did you guys think of the food this year?
Best Wishes
Tedward Thanks for organising Tedward, I had the Paella and it was yummy and good value, can't really comment on the other food as I didn't try it but good to see a selection. |
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Posted on: Dec 6 2011, 12:19 PM |
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QUOTE (xjay1337 @ Dec 5 2011, 10:48 AM) Also if you happen to see a silver VW Golf with orange wheels don't forget to wave Sorry but if I saw a VW golf with orange wheels the last thing I would do is wave, burst out laughing would be a more appropriate response! Thanks for the tips though, one more I would add is if it is a white out only travel if essential. Try to avoid nipping up to Tesco to do donuts! |
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