cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted December 21, 2021 Dear oh dear 😂 https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/business/norwich-city-christmas-fair-spells-disappointment-8577996 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 242 Posted December 21, 2021 That looks pathetic…£10 to get in , £2.50 each for the 2 rides and then £14.50 for a plastic rink…..shocking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, city4eva said: That looks pathetic…£10 to get in , £2.50 each for the 2 rides and then £14.50 for a plastic rink…..shocking At least they got to see this beautiful Christmas tree! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naturalcynic 817 Posted December 21, 2021 This type of thing generally turns out to be rubbish. Every year the media are full of stories about overpriced so-called winter wonderlands with bored-looking elves, surly santas, disappointing reindeer, soggy “festive” burgers etc. I’m amazed anyone still bothers to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,789 Posted December 21, 2021 Oh for f sake . I walked passed that today. It is dire . A plastic ice rink , a bus to catch covid in , and some dead trees. And now CC has bought it to the attention of the Binners . They will love this . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,708 Posted December 21, 2021 My niece went. Utter rubbish apparently, people getting refunds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,765 Posted December 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: At least they got to see this beautiful Christmas tree! 🤣🤣 it’s a metaphoric art piece for all of our lives right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,149 Posted December 21, 2021 It’s absolutely fair enough to try new things out - NCFC has plenty of unused space so why not, and some things will work out and others won’t. The only thing you have to do is to try to ensure that whatever it is isn’t going to be garbage…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,789 Posted December 21, 2021 Update there are currently 3 people “skating” and the live music stage is empty . I think Fat Ted has given up the ghost with his “street food” ( burger and chips presumably) . The Play Bus looks anything but. I reckon Ben Kensell will get the blame for this . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,193 Posted December 21, 2021 Surely it will be the fans fault? Boo.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,008 Posted December 21, 2021 Some of the comments are gold. That reindeer pen couldn't have been much smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 382 Posted December 21, 2021 Another stick to beat the club with, one that has apparently fallen off a half dead Christmas tree. 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, city4eva said: That looks pathetic…£10 to get in , £2.50 each for the 2 rides and then £14.50 for a plastic rink…..shocking Sounds expensive but you’ve got to see it from the club’s point of view. £29.50 in total for the full whack at the fair is still no more than what you would expect to pay for a one off ticket to a home game, and having been to the Villa game last Tuesday I could make a strong case for this fair at least being as fine an experience if not better. Great value if you ask me and good on the club for offering genuine alternatives to rival the live matchday experience at Carrow Road. Edited December 21, 2021 by Hank shoots Skyler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,959 Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Update there are currently 3 people “skating” and the live music stage is empty . I think Fat Ted has given up the ghost with his “street food” ( burger and chips presumably) . The Play Bus looks anything but. I reckon Ben Kensell will get the blame for this . Further update: The club have sent out Josh Sargent to help deescalate the situation at the ice rink. He's keeping the skating children entertained with his various prat falls and has tripped over his own feet several times - all this has occurred while he's just been walking through the car park; he has yet to actually get into the ice rink. An ambulance is on standby for when he does. OTBC Edited December 22, 2021 by Disco Dales Jockstrap 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoolahoop14 124 Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Hopefully this was nothing to do with the club? As in, I’m hoping they rented out the space to a third party and had nothing to do with the planning aspect. If they were involved, it’s an utter disgrace and they deserve all the ridicule they get. Simply no excuses to get it so wrong. Renting out the space to someone else without making sure they can actually put on the event that’s promised isn’t great either, but I would like to think we wouldn’t have anything to do with putting this sh1tshow on. As someone mentioned above, this happens with Christmas events all the time. People seem to think they can make big money with very little effort, and whilst that may be true in some cases, when you’re trying to wing it on as little money as possible it very often simply leads to endless complaints, negative local press coverage and ridicule, and ends up with blanket refunds and a big loss being made. Edited December 21, 2021 by Hoolahoop14 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 1,154 Posted December 21, 2021 First Cantwell going around Dereham charging kids for wrapped up mementos (used Alice bands, stud tighteners, nodding Daniel Farke dolls) now this Xmas grotto farce at the ground… Webber’s really plumbing new depths to raise some cash for a new attacking mid. Next thing you know he’ll be on here masquerading as Pete Raven asking us to donate £2 a month for exclusive and live updates on the Pink Un… oh wait… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted December 21, 2021 Oh look yet another click bait misleading thread title from cambridge. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,959 Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Further further update: Pukki has now arrived at Carrow Road to offer his support looking after the reindeer. Unfortunately, he has slit their throats, skinned them and then cooked them over a roaring fire on a spit. He is currently educating the crying children and their shocked parents that reindeer are found in Finland's northern province of Lapland and their meat is one of the healthiest foods you can put on your plate (according to recent studies)...and it's also delicious! Namia! Pukki was last seen gobbling down a reindeer leg with a side of mashed potatoes. OTBC Edited December 21, 2021 by Disco Dales Jockstrap 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,761 Posted December 21, 2021 Wouldn't have happened under Farke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted December 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: Oh look yet another click bait misleading thread title from cambridge. And it works like a charm 😇 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,358 Posted December 21, 2021 Absolute shambles from what I've seen and heard. Never understand these events where you have to pay money to get in... to spend more money. Make the entry free then it allows people to choose to spend their money or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,959 Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Should have got in Sammy Snake... "SAMMY SNAKE?! IT'S ONLY GOT ONE EYE!" "It's a 20ft c0ck and balls man!" OTBC Edited December 21, 2021 by Disco Dales Jockstrap 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,762 Posted December 21, 2021 Hahaha I know some who went and they managed to get their money back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,929 Posted December 21, 2021 That play bus thing is probably the epicentre of the new covid variant, quick burnt it down while we can!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helsinki canary 302 Posted December 21, 2021 Looks like a roaring Nephew Tom success again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,708 Posted December 21, 2021 Definitely not an official NCFC event or organised by them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted December 21, 2021 Honestly what is going on at the club what a shambles just like all the rest of the shambles this season delia out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,765 Posted December 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, Disco Dales Jockstrap said: Should have got in Sammy Snake... "SAMMY SNAKE?! IT'S ONLY GOT ONE EYE!" "It's a 20ft c0ck and balls man!" OTBC My first thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Canary 8 Posted December 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Disco Dales Jockstrap said: Further update: The club have sent out Josh Sargent to help deescalate the situation at the ice ring. He's keeping the skating children entertained with his various prat falls and has tripped over his own feet several times - all this has occurred while he's just been walking through the car park; he has yet to actually get into the ice ring. An ambulance is on standby for when he does. OTBC The wife and I went this morning and it was very poor but thank you Disco this did make me 😊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
