MancWanderer Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said: Candles? Not going to become a tat festival I hope! Loads of them last year. Craft stalls, flower stalls, the lot. It was a bit tat tbh. Can’t recall seeing a single food stall on Newport Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 19, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 minute ago, MancWanderer said: Loads of them last year. Craft stalls, flower stalls, the lot. It was a bit tat tbh. Can’t recall seeing a single food stall on Newport Street Don't mind if stalls are connected with cooking- pans etc but candles and crafts are bollocks. No doubt always been some, and I've ignored them, but if they're becoming too numerous then it defeats the object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Went to the Clitheroe Food Festival last Saturday. Good but not a patch on Bolton’s. Ours is 4 days over the Bank Holiday weekend. It’s the time of year that the town comes alive. Looking forward to it. We get things right occasionally, albeit once a year. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: Went to the Clitheroe Food Festival last Saturday. Good but not a patch on Bolton’s. Ours is 4 days over the Bank Holiday weekend. It’s the time of year that the town comes alive. Looking forward to it. We get things right occasionally, albeit once a year. Enjoy. If I lived in Bolton I’d definitely be there of an evening or two. From what I’ve heard it’s very good at night. Sadly I’m just a day tripper these days. Two years ago it was ace. Last year was disappointing. Hope it’s changed for the better again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 James Martin knows. “It is the biggest food festival in the UK and probably the biggest in Europe, it’s pretty incredible.” https://www.bolton.gov.uk/news/article/1455/james-martin- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 19, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: Went to the Clitheroe Food Festival last Saturday. Good but not a patch on Bolton’s. Ours is 4 days over the Bank Holiday weekend. It’s the time of year that the town comes alive. Looking forward to it. We get things right occasionally, albeit once a year. Enjoy. If def maybe are on, im in If not, i will do NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) On 19/08/2023 at 20:46, BobyBrno said: Went to the Clitheroe Food Festival last Saturday. Good but not a patch on Bolton’s. Ours is 4 days over the Bank Holiday weekend. It’s the time of year that the town comes alive. Looking forward to it. We get things right occasionally, albeit once a year. Enjoy. Good to see the Town Centre busy this morning. Got there about 10.30 and there were plenty of folk milling around the festival. Did my usual and bought a ton of cheese and about a dozen different pies. Anyone who likes decent coffee I would highly recommend the stall that sells loads of different coffee beans. I bought three bags of whole beans but you can also buy them ready ground. Their signature bean ‘Morning Glory’ is particularly nice PS there was a lot less ‘tat’ this year Edited August 26, 2023 by MancWanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted August 26, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2023 Issue is, any critics of the town centre and the powers that me just harp about the food festival and iron man.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, MancWanderer said: Good to see the Town Centre busy this morning. Got there about 10.30 and there were plenty of folk milling around the festival. Did my usual and bought a ton of cheese and about a dozen different pies. Anyone who likes decent coffee I would highly recommend the stall that sells loads of different coffee beans. I bought three bags of whole beans but you can also buy them ready ground. Their signature bean ‘Morning Glory’ is particularly nice PS there was a lot less ‘tat’ this year I was there (again) today. As you say, great to see the town busy. Highlight seeing the Corliss engine moving again. That’s a personal thing. Met so many people I know and that’s the thing about town centres, it’s not just about shopping, it’s the social aspect. I remember meeting my Uncle in town many years ago and as we walked around, I was amazed how many people he knew. It’s like that for me now. Two more days of it and I’ll be there again for both. As for the Food Festival, something for everyone. I had a black pudding scotch egg for lunch and bought a steak and Stilton pastie for tea (don’t judge me) will try the coffee stall and your recommendation tomorrow. 👍 edit. Just to add, the Amy Winehouse tribute was brilliant. Don’t know if she’ll be on again. Edited August 26, 2023 by BobyBrno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: As for the Food Festival, something for everyone. I had a black pudding scotch egg for lunch and bought a steak and Stilton pastie for tea (don’t judge me) will try the coffee stall and your recommendation tomorrow. 👍 Jerk chicken pie for lunch from one stall and I also bought a black pudding scotch egg for tomorrow from another so no judging here Edited August 26, 2023 by MancWanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, MancWanderer said: Jerk chicken pie for lunch from one stall and I also bought a black pudding scotch egg for tomorrow from another so no judging here 👍 Are you the guy who does the photography on instagram with the same name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: 👍 Are you the guy who does the photography on instagram with the same name? No mate. He just nicked my name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, MancWanderer said: No mate. He just nicked my name 😊 Take it as a compliment.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: 😊 Take it as a compliment.👍 Aye. Decent photographer as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted August 26, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2023 The missus was going to go today with a few friends but the train strike put them off which is a shame. They are going to get pissed local instead 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Wish I was back home - always enjoyed it when I've been before, really good for the town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 If you wander around and take your eyes above street level, like I said last year, the architecture is stunning. So many buildings spoiled by cheap shitty shopfronts. Some amazing buildings around the Mealhouse Lane area. Had a quick gander on Bradshawgate at a building that I’d seen on a Bolton Facebook group. The old Prince Bill. No idea what’s going on but the owner appears to be restoring the frontage. Would love to see more of that happening to what are such nice buildings Photo courtesy of Facebook rather than me today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 26, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2023 Itll open as a kebab house When the balmoral is in the top 3 TC pubs, you know town is fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Its reopening in October/November as Prince Billy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 12 hours ago, MancWanderer said: If you wander around and take your eyes above street level, like I said last year, the architecture is stunning. So many buildings spoiled by cheap shitty shopfronts. Some amazing buildings around the Mealhouse Lane area. Had a quick gander on Bradshawgate at a building that I’d seen on a Bolton Facebook group. The old Prince Bill. No idea what’s going on but the owner appears to be restoring the frontage. Would love to see more of that happening to what are such nice buildings Photo courtesy of Facebook rather than me today Went past yesterday. Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted August 27, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 hours ago, jayjayoghani said: Its reopening in October/November as Prince Billy's Big sash bash opening ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Another good day at the food extravaganza today. Will miss it for another 12 months but shows what we can do in this town. Talking to an American guy selling sauces and he thought it was the best food festival he’s ever done. Well done all concerned.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: Another good day at the food extravaganza today. Will miss it for another 12 months but shows what we can do in this town. Talking to an American guy selling sauces and he thought it was the best food festival he’s ever done. Well done all concerned.👍 Great to hear that. I go every year. Must make an effort to stay over and sample the evening entertainment next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 First visit yesterday, really enjoyed it. Will be back next year. Chorizo sausage roll, black pudding scotch egg and curry goat 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 28, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2023 I can only apologise but failed to attend Wouldve done yesterday but had something to do last night Disappointing weather too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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