Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 I'm sure hundreds of us (myself included) will make the trip up to Nottingham Forest without a ticket. Does anyone know of a decent pub we can take over, watch Sky Sports and generally make a lot of noise in?
Saint_clark Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Preferably near the ground so those of us with tickets and join in the post-match celebrations. :smt026
Papa Shango Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 How do you know you definitely won't get one?
Mole Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 This is the advertised pub: Larwood and Voce Tavern The pub is a real away fans haven, and is highly recommended for any travelling fan. Situated only a few hundred yards away from the Bridgford Stand where the away fans are situated, this pub offers excellent food, a big screen TV, and above all a warm welcome for away fans. The pub itself adjoins the cricket ground. To find the pub from the ground, turn right off Radcliffe Road, near the pedestrian crossing, into Fox Road, and the pub is approx 100 yards along of the right hand side. BUT I''ve just rang them up and they no longer allow away supporters. The landlord said he thinks there's a pub called "Travellers" which is near Notts Countys ground that serves away fans.
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 17 April, 2009 Author Posted 17 April, 2009 How do you know you definitely won't get one? Well, I'm a member and I am generally pessimistic about my chances of beating the ST holders to a ticket. Anyway, I think making sure we have a pub to call our own that day is essential.
Saint_clark Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 This is the advertised pub: Larwood and Voce Tavern The pub is a real away fans haven, and is highly recommended for any travelling fan. Situated only a few hundred yards away from the Bridgford Stand where the away fans are situated, this pub offers excellent food, a big screen TV, and above all a warm welcome for away fans. The pub itself adjoins the cricket ground. To find the pub from the ground, turn right off Radcliffe Road, near the pedestrian crossing, into Fox Road, and the pub is approx 100 yards along of the right hand side. BUT I''ve just rang them up and they no longer allow away supporters. The landlord said he thinks there's a pub called "Travellers" which is near Notts Countys ground that serves away fans. You b*stard, that first one sounded great. Hang on, weren't you banned?
Mole Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Where to drink Our neighbours Notts County will provide you with refreshments at ‘The Meadow Club’ which is part of their Meadow Lane ground, which is funnily enough located on Meadow Lane! Look out for the floodlights and the lego/mecchano-like structure and you’ll find it. Just off London Road. This is generally the only pub in the immediate vicinity of the ground that allows away fans in now. Linky thing.. http://nffcblog.com/away-fans-guide/ Sounds a bit ****, but from what i've read and from speaking to the landlord at the pub i rang i don't think you'll find much else unless you head into the city centre.
Scudamore Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 there's a pub called "Travellers" which is near Notts Countys ground that serves away fans. But...that's miles away...
Nexstar Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 But...that's miles away... The 200 yard journey made slightly more difficult by the river trent...
Griffo Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 The 200 yard journey made slightly more difficult by the river trent... Swim.
Scudamore Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 The 200 yard journey made slightly more difficult by the river trent... You could use the bridge that crosses the river Trent... Can't for the life of me remember what it's called though...
Footballfan Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Looks like arm bands and rubber rings required for this trip
um pahars Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Would we be better off selling all our allocation and then hosting a beamback or whatever and charging a tenner a pop up at SMS???
Chez Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 You could use the bridge that crosses the river Trent... Can't for the life of me remember what it's called though... The Golden Gate?
hamster Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 But...that's miles away... Looks like the Forest grounsman is a lot better than the County one going by the pics above.
um pahars Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Looks like the Forest grounsman is a lot better than the County one going by the pics above. Maybe Meadow Lane is the East Midlands home of Beach Volleyball ??? (PS Have to say the spelling of County looks wobbly as well)
CylonKing Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Thank you. You REALLY don't want to go swimming in the Trent. While some species of fish are coming back due to cleaner water, the amount of power stations and sewage works all pumping into the river make it a very unattractive proposition. I've only been in there once when I fell out of a canoe and that was more than enough for me.
Griffo Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 You REALLY don't want to go swimming in the Trent. While some species of fish are coming back due to cleaner water, the amount of power stations and sewage works all pumping into the river make it a very unattractive proposition. I've only been in there once when I fell out of a canoe and that was more than enough for me. I do.
hamster Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Why have they never ground shared? Why have they never joined forces?
.comsaint Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 I suggest we all take a plank of wood each & build our own make-shift bridge. Wotte said he'd help out by taking eleven planks...
Nadia Sllim Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 Is it true that Cloughie used to walk to work on the River Trent. I know Lawrie tried to cross the Solent a few times!
Mole Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 I do. Enjoy your swin. Hi, A few words from someone who is local to the River Trent. The width of the River Trent at Trent Bridge, Nottingham is 300 ft (92m) wide and 8ft (2.5m) deep. At Newark, the width is about 150 ft (45m) although you would think that since the river at Newark is nearer its mouth it should be wider. This is due to the fact that the river splits into two at Staythorpe just before Newark. This other branch meanders under the Kelham Bridge to the North West of Newark. Here the width of the river is about 300ft (92m). Ferries across the river are pretty rare nowdays and probably more available(?) nearer to Newark. Road (and rail) bridges are the normal way of crossing the river. River trips are available during the summer at Trent Bridge and at Newark. The river hasn't frozen up for a long time, as there are now a several power stations on its banks which maintain the river temperature above freezing point. Yes it is a much cleaner river than 30 years ago due to cut back in industrial effluent. But do not swim in or fall into it. It is a treacherous river with very strong under currents and carries "bugs" which non locals to the area will find debilitating. The river does flood badly about every 3 three years, although not that much in recent years due to the reduced rain fall weather pattern we are experiencing. Dutch engineers built a comprehensive sluice system to the east of Nottingham city, which diverts the flood water onto a flood plain.This has removed the flooding of south Nottingham suburbs which used to occur at least once a year. Hope that this helps. Clive Holland Nottingham UK
Nexstar Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 I see Nottinghamshire are playing a FP trophy game at home ont he same day.
Eastcowzer Posted 17 April, 2009 Posted 17 April, 2009 The 200 yard journey made slightly more difficult by the river trent... What happened to the Notts County pitch. ?
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