benjamin1945 16,158 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 In the nottingham Post today they are talking about a Ferry' service down the Trent from Queens drive park and ride' to the 'football and cricket grounds" depending on government funding. I think it could be really good for Nottingham and if approved could be taken alot further for tourism as a whole extending along the Trent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I can imagine drunken football hooligans falling overboard! Other than that. Fab idea! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Is Trevethick's doing it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 don't mention em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 #2 They would sober up pretty darn quick. They would also be a lot less trouble in the Trent than on London Rd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 If they really put some thought and imagination into it they could run a regular service to places like, Gunthorpe and Newark and perhaps even Gainsborough, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I had to laugh at Melissa's post (#2) and can envisage two boats running side by side full of opposing supporters. They'd be trying to get at each other and falling into the River Trent as they did so...lol. I know it would never happen but wouldn't it be a laugh. Takeshi's Castle comes to find..haha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Why not go the whole hog and have River buses to Newark or Trent Lock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 ...ummm - but it's not very quick over them distances - even taking account of road traffic congestion ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I WAS THINKING MORE OF A PLEASURE TRIP,with a stop off in say Newark for a couple of hours shopping. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 #7 - glad it amused you Michael. Your post equally made me laugh! Would be a sight to see if nothing else!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I had to laugh at Melissa's post (#2) and can envisage two boats running side by side full of opposing supporters. They'd be trying to get at each other and falling into the River Trent as they did so...lol. I know it would never happen but wouldn't it be a laugh. Takeshi's Castle comes to find..haha You got it all wrong Michael,i think they would be shouting things like,,...........BEST TEAM WON OLD BOY, and i think your centre forward was terrific bye see you at our ground, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Did you take your medication this morning, benjamin1945? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 How long will it take to put in new moorings for the ferry service, will it be like the tram/A453/ oh and the ring road, will it take years before we get on it? or will it sink without trace . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 The 'Vikings' managed it without too much bother,............well if you discount a bit of 'raping and pillaging' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 They'd probably have to drain the Trent for a couple of years while they put the foundations for the moorings in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I WAS THINKING MORE OF A PLEASURE TRIP,with a stop off in say Newark for a couple of hours shopping. There is a pleasure boat that does river trips, moored along side the castle at Newark. I noticed the other day that the business is for sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 With a bit of investment and the right Marketing,you could have a 'winner' on your hands,how about 'Nottstalgia river trips' LETSAVAGOO'..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Especially if you had the Viking touch (#15) with raping and pillaging being part of the cruise itinerary, at an extra cost of course! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Is the river properly navigable beyond Trent Bridge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Try as I may,just can't imagine the Trent having the same allure as 'The Blue Danube'.But I suppose with the poor old taxpayer footing the bill,anything could happen:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 think its passable up to clifton bridge but some verry shallow spotsabove that hence the canal till you get to beeston wear , the nottingham princess and another river cruiser forgot its name still opperating fronthe old pleasure park sight so they could use them i supose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
notty ash 370 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Personally, I think it is very disappointing the way Nottingham (and Nottinghamshire) has largely ignored its waterways and towpaths. The Trent may not be the Danube, but could still be a very pleasant recreational attraction for tourists and locals if developed properly. The situation with Nottinghamshire canals is even sadder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Did any of you used to go on the river trips down to Ratcliffe on Trent and back in the 50's, it used to be a Sunday afternoon treat for us at the time. E1/B2 into Mount Street, trolleybus down to Trent Bridge, the boats used to be moored up on dodgy piers next to the bridge. Crash out on a seat on the deck in the sunshine and enjoy the view, even as a kid I don't recall ever getting bored with the experience, I used to look forward to it. I presume it's not what people want anymore, they do trips for tourists down the Thames from Westminster, constantly being blared at from loudspeakers, it doesn't appeal to me. If anyone wants a really good boat trip, try the seal trips from Blakeney in Norfolk, good old fashioned stuff with fantastic old boys running the show in converted ships lifeboats, it's like being in a time warp. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I remember barges loading up at Trent Lane and heading down the Trent to the Humber. All the locks were widened years ago - I remember the barges going through the one at Holme Pierrepont. The river is too shallow downstream from Clifton Bridge, that is why Beeston canal is used, as mentioned. But it is only a wide canal with 8ft x 70ft locks (approx.). To digress slightly, my grand-daughter and I walked all the way from Chesterfield to Staveley on the Chesterfield canal two years ago. We were very impressed with the way it has been rebuilt. I believe it is to be eventually re-opened all of its length including the tunnel at Norwood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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