ladysaint Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 will be a new ground for me so thought I would make a weekend of it, anyone been to Donny recently and can tell me what its like for a weekend away.
Guest Hacienda Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 will be a new ground for me so thought I would make a weekend of it, anyone been to Donny recently and can tell me what its like for a weekend away. Don't is the answer. It really is as bad as you can imagine. Make the extra effort and stay in York.
Doctoroncall Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Don't is the answer. It really is as bad as you can imagine. Make the extra effort and stay in York. I have to agree!
Wilko Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 I've never been to Doncaster, but I'm willing to bet a lot of money that it's shit.
wild-saint Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 But I bet the birds are easy, buy em adrink and you have a shag!
Donny Saint Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Well, I live in Doncaster (but originally from So'ton) and if you're over 21 - go to York. There are a lot of pubs and clubs in Doncaster that attract youngsters from afar on Friday and Saturday nights and if that's your scene then you'll probably enjoy it. There are plenty of (possibly) cheap hotels around as well. There's a Travelodge and a Premier Inn along with others that are within walking distance of The Keepmoat Stadium. I can't remember the last time I had a night out in Doncaster town centre as I am well past 21.
sfcuk fan Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 I've never been to Doncaster, but I'm willing to bet a lot of money that it's shit. Hey, can you say ***t on the new server wot, no swear word filters yet
ladysaint Posted 3 August, 2008 Author Posted 3 August, 2008 Well, I live in Doncaster (but originally from So'ton) and if you're over 21 - go to York. There are a lot of pubs and clubs in Doncaster that attract youngsters from afar on Friday and Saturday nights and if that's your scene then you'll probably enjoy it. There are plenty of (possibly) cheap hotels around as well. There's a Travelodge and a Premier Inn along with others that are within walking distance of The Keepmoat Stadium. I can't remember the last time I had a night out in Doncaster town centre as I am well past 21. Thanks for the info Donny Saint, so it is on a par with Blackpool without the trams and rides.
buctootim Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Hey, can you say ***t on the new server wot, no swear word filters yet Play up Pompey! Damn you're right. This needs to be sorted out
Toomer Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 The wife and I had a long weekend in York a few years ago, some good places to eat and a wonder round The Shambles is very interesting.
Donny Saint Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Thanks for the info Donny Saint, so it is on a par with Blackpool without the trams and rides. Yep (and I haven't been there since my kids were knee high) ...and it doesn't have the lights either.
Michelle Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Blackpool was a great weekend away, looking forward to this one as well.
Guest Hacienda Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Thanks for the info Donny Saint, so it is on a par with Blackpool without the trams and rides. Blackpool looks sophisticated in comparison.
La BoIS Saint Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Still hacked off that I can't go due to a friend organising her wedding for that day. Bitch!!
eesti matty Posted 3 August, 2008 Posted 3 August, 2008 Still hacked off that I can't go due to a friend organising her wedding for that day. Bitch!! Get your priorities in order Keith!! GBBF Wednesday? Which bar will you be on?
Jimmy Gabriel's Halo Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Doncaster ? Don't even think about it ! I was a student there in the late 70's around the time that "Open All Hours" was being made - it was filmed close to where I lived then. But, my gawd, what a sh*te hole it was and probably still is. I wouldn't say it was bad but they pulled my old street down and built slums to improve it. It really was the P*******th of the north. Some of the women were OK though, I seem to remember doing quite well.........Oh to be 22 again !!!
saint.tom.clancy Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Its not that bad. I know some people up there, and go a few times a year. Not that your interested but the birds are nice and easy.
La BoIS Saint Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Get your priorities in order Keith!! GBBF Wednesday? Which bar will you be on? One of our local CAMRA members will be bar managere for (I think) East Midlands so I will try and be there. Only there in the evening on Wed.
krissyboy31 Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 I was at the Keepmoat last Sunday. It's a small, compact but really impressive stadium with large concourses and really well marshalled bars. Loads of parking around the complex but seems to be only one road in and out, so takes ages to get out after the game.
magie Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Blackpool was a great weekend away, looking forward to this one as well. Using one of my free posts - no caravan for me this season !!!!!
Michelle Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Using one of my free posts - no caravan for me this season !!!!! Bring on the Blackpool caravan! Wonder if we can get one near Donny?
magie Posted 4 August, 2008 Posted 4 August, 2008 Bring on the Blackpool caravan! Wonder if we can get one near Donny? Umm .....
saint1977 Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 The wife and I had a long weekend in York a few years ago, some good places to eat and a wonder round The Shambles is very interesting. If you want good real ale, head for the Maltings. Norvik museum is fascinating if you are having a long weekend.
yorkie Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 If you want good real ale, head for the Maltings. Norvik museum is fascinating if you are having a long weekend. I think you'll find that's the Yorvik museum! York is a cracking night out - less popular than it used to be Harrogate seems to be the IN place. The Maltings is a lovely little pub - voted the best away pub by the Bournemouth supporters in 1998 (?) I think. York is OK - but closer than York is Selby... now there's a strange place!
Toomer Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 I think you'll find that's the Yorvik museum! York is a cracking night out - less popular than it used to be Harrogate seems to be the IN place. The Maltings is a lovely little pub - voted the best away pub by the Bournemouth supporters in 1998 (?) I think. York is OK - but closer than York is Selby... now there's a strange place! The wife and I have some friends that live in Barlow just outside Selby.
Sheaf Saint Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 Doncaster is the AIDS capital of England. Nuff said.
Guest Hacienda Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 York is OK - but closer than York is Selby... now there's a strange place! Very odd folk in Selby.
paris Posted 5 August, 2008 Posted 5 August, 2008 I thought you were talking about a new signing Donny Rovers....
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