benjamin1945 16,139 Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 9:02 AM, benjamin1945 said: ........so next time me and my my mate Harry Fewkes climbed up the rock.........lol Funny i mentioned my old mate yesterday.......bumped into his wife and Grandaughter having coffee in Bulwell this morning...and she reminded me its been 5 years since Harry passed......only seems like yesterday....knew him all my life...... Anyway went to kiss her and told her ''NO YOU GET TOO PASSIONATE'' AS I RECALL''......''But when Donna kicks me out i'm still moving in.'''.....lol..........even the Grandaughter laughed...lovely lady and great to see her........known her since Infant school........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 961 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 My son did some filming here the other day at the grand reopening for a client. (He’s a professional videographer). He was quite impressed and it’s apparently nice as a tourist attraction. I have been a frequent visitor there for over 60 years. Taken on there by my mum in a pushchair, as a toddler and later walks around with my wife, son and a nice place to go with my grandchildren. A lifetime of visits. The grounds can now only be entered at the full entrance fee, no facility to just enter the grounds for a walk. Poor old Arthur Seaton will have to find a different venue to take Brenda or he’ll need more that £14 3 and tuppence a week. I won’t be going often. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I shan't be taking anymore Girlfriends ''UP THE CASTLE'' sad to say....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,405 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I fail to see what they have that's worth paying £14 to look at, I won't be going again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I can’t see there being many takers at those prices for what is basically a museum and not a proper castle. Another misjudgment by the incompetent City Council. At least it should keep the riff raff out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I have never been of the ilk which goes looking for excuses to attack Local Govt. But NCC seem to invite it. Another case of failure to recognise an asset when it is staring the Council in the face. The castle is a draw in itself. The built in cafe and gift shop could be profitable... entrance fees to the grounds could be charged, but be reasonable and the whole city could benefit economically from visitors. But I too can't see there being many takers at those prices. So the cafe etc.. will lose.. as will the city in general. There is only one thing Nottm City Council do well..and that is.. running a bus service. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 961 Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Col. You can apparently access the gift shop and cafe without payment. I believe as these are now just behind the traditional Gateway entrance but beyond that is ticket only. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Well letsav.. if that's true.. it's even more cynical. "Want to buy a souvenir of Nottm Castle? Be our guest! That'll be 'kerr-ching'" " What?.. You want to actually see the castle? (breath drawn through teeth..) Now that'll cost you!!" 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I've always thought a model village including the castle as it was when in it's prime would make an interesting attraction. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,456 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 The NEP had a feature showing photos of how it looks after the re-fit. Most of it looks good, apart from a couple of bits of tacky Disneyworld. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/gallery/28-pictures-show-30m-transformation-5318459 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,405 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Is it me or are the café and picture boards totally out of keeping with the castle? The kids area is also totally out of sympathy with it's surroundings. The rest of the pics show (admittedly spaces still to be filled), little worth the admission price... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 The last time I was at the Castle was with Chris, to meet up with DJ and Chulla for a roam around, a much enjoyed experience and great company to be with. Being as my memory doesn't serve me well anymore, I can't be sure how many years have passed since our visit, or how much was the entrance fee. I did a bit of silent reminiscing that day with my memories of teenage visits to the Castle at the week ends, to do a bit of 'Ladding or Talent Spotting' 'I wonder if our paths crossed Benj, I'd like to think they did. Great to sit on the lawns in the sun with SueB. I will cherish my memories of life in Nottingham and those sunny Sat/Sundays.. Sadly, I don't see me going there again, but then again, I think we had the best times to visit the castle. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Our paths must of crossed Carnie.........perhaps i was with Brenda or even Shirley up the Castle........maybe you saw me laughing by the ''wishing well'' when my mate thru 'Half a Crown'' in and thought it was a 'Penny'' Stood in same place as Albert and Rachel up the Castle (in sat night/Sunday morning.)..when i was introducing 'Donna' to Nottingham......even fell down them Pub Stairs........and got beat up by two brothers of Christine's.......ruined me suit they did........used to love going up the Castle with a date on Thursday half day closing.........The much 'Maligned' ''Nottingham Castle'' holds so many memories for us true 'Nottinghamians'' all happy ones........... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 4:08 PM, carni said: The last time I was at the Castle was with Chris, to meet up with DJ and Chulla for a roam around, a much enjoyed experience and great company to be with. Being as my memory doesn't serve me well anymore, I can't be sure how many years have passed since our visit, or how much was the entrance fee. I remember it well Chris. I spent a week 'house sitting' for my brother, and took the opportunity to do a lot of overdue stuff in Nottm. For example..I travelled the entire length of the Tram system..seeing parts of Nottingham I'd never seen before.. As to the castle. I was a bit late turning up that day and arrived at the castle all of a fluster. I asked the chap on the gate if he'd seen a party of old folks who looked a bit confused.. but he hadn't. The entrance fee was £5, but I was assured that would last me for six months... Such a benefit was, to me, about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.. but I paid up. As I recall, I encountered you and Chris, plus the late lamented Dave (Chulla) up on the Castle terrace. There is a series of pics on here somewhere that I took that day. It will be in 'members only' somewhere. We finished by going for a drink and a bite in a pub somewhere below the castle.. though I don't recall exactly which one. It was a nice day. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Would go to the castle with my friend Wendy every Sunday, cost to get to Slab Square on the 40/47 trolly bus about 1d then up to the castle, which was tanner/ 6d to get in. It would always backfire on Wendy and myself as it was not the castle we went to see, but to see what boys were about. Sat on the grass watching listning to top 40 on the trannie, for hours never did meet any one though. Back to the 40/47 bus stop then home. ps talking of the stars who played Robin Hood one name missed out was Richard Todd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 5 hours ago, DJ360 said: I asked the chap on the gate if he'd seen a party of old folks who looked a bit confused.. but he hadn't. Ha Ha Cheeky Devil..................True Though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Sorry if this has already been covered but .. Did anyone see an item on the BBC 'One Show' (which I normally ignore..) about ''Nottingham Catchfly?" It's a wildflower which was originally common around the Castle but had seemingly disappeared. Somebody had distributed seeds which locals grew, and the species is now being re-planted in 'the wild'. I'd never heard of the plant but I looked it up in my 'W Keble Martin's Concise British Flora' and it gets a mention. Latin Name 'Silene Nutans' It's not exactly an endangered species as it occurs in other areas, mostly in the South and East portion of Britain, as well as Nottinghamshire. Its other common name is 'Nodding Catchfly'. The 'Catchfly' bit comes from its habit of closing up at night which can catch unwary insects... or something... https://images.app.goo.gl/DDbyhL3AZno48pZj9 Better pic here: https://images.app.goo.gl/znjDQFYGxFh2R8Co8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Yes, I saw the programme as well. Not the prettiest wildflower I’ve ever seen tbh but it was nice to see a bit of Nottingham on the TV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 491 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Yes, saw that D.J. It's been missing from around the Castle, hence the project to restore it there. I think I've been digging them up for years in my garden, I'm going to watch out for them now. My garden tends to be "Natural", I only dig out the rampant weeds. Other 'natural' things I find are, rusty bolts, lumps of iron and in 33 years only 1 broken wagon plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 We went round the wild flower nursery at Langar some years ago. It was interesting to see them selling the same ‘weeds’ that I had been digging up and chucking on the compost heap that same day! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 A 'weed' is just a plant in the 'wrong' place. The Nottingham Catchfly is closely related to the White Campion and the Bladder Campion, as well as the Red Campion. We have loads of Red Campion around here, but I haven't seen any white. From my yoof, in Nottm, I recall seeing various white flowers which I tended to call 'White Campion'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,279 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 We are visiting the refurbished castle tomorrow. Anyone been yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 Have a lovely day Tel. Hope you've got your £14s ready. Don't take any nine bob notes in your change. Enjoy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 961 Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 hours ago, PeverilPeril said: We are visiting the refurbished castle tomorrow. Anyone been yet? Promised to take my grandchildren which I will soon as my bank loan comes through. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 961 Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 9:55 PM, PeverilPeril said: We are visiting the refurbished castle tomorrow. Anyone been yet? My son has been to do some filming there so not as a customer as such but what he saw he thought was pretty good as a tourist attraction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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