catfan 14,793 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Wetherspoons in Bulwell sinking in to oblivion rapidly, went in for a coffee yesterday morning with Mrs Catfan after shopping at Tesco's. No sign of benjamin1945 ! Every table we looked at had food debris & dirty drink glasses still on the tables, nearby were two "Women" & a bloke with baby, woman kept checking to see if baby had crapped by having a sniff of said baby's nappy. When they decided it was time to go, (by this time the baby is crawling all over the table) mother stood up & noticed food all over the floor what they had dropped. Her solution was not to ask for someone to bring a brush & dustpan, no, she kicked all the food under the table instead. After checking no one was looking. Sod Wetherspoons, I'll spend my brass in the Lime Kiln exclusively. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Again catfan,you missed me,i was in 9.15 to 10am,no babys or smelly nappies,just nice expresso and eggs benedict served with a good portion of banter,do try for earlier,you won't have to buy me food............but an expresso would be good only 1.09p,........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Got there at ten past Paul, tea for Sue & a pair of Cappuccino's for me ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Me hates sticky tables too catfan- would'nt want grub stains on Benjamins whistle!- "leave it out!!". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 How about sticky floors and carpets in pubs when the plebs have kicked all their dropped food under the table? 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea P 33 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sitting reading the posts about Bulwell , the folk were the salt of the earth and in the main it was a pleasure to work there .It certainly had its share of characters and recall dry cleaning the unusual coat of the most prolific shoplifters in Bulwell a time or two , he had his image to keep lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 The thing i can never understand about many 'Shoplifters' they would wear clothes that really stood out,bright colours etc,......in Bulwell you could almost see em coming from Aspley, lol. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea P 33 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 This guy knew his trade ,it was black lol im trying to remember his name , my pal worked in Boots ,he was one of their best " customers " Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Bulwell attracts a lot of scum from the surrounding areas Andrea, sadly, then a lot of people assume they are Bulwell residents, they are not. 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 In 1967 and 1968 I sometimes went with friends to the Bulwell Miners Welfare Club that was by the bus stop, right in the middle of Bulwell. Their parents were members. It was always very pleasant, friendly and well behaved. I always felt comfortable and safe and the only irritation was when often the lights did not work in the ladies loo!. My memories are good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thought i knew Bulwell shirley,but can't ever remember a miners welfare there,Basford and Bestwood yes,but not Bulwell,am i losing it ? lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I think this is what BilboroughShirley is refering to. Basford Hall Miners Welfare Category: Committee Managed OrganisationsBulwellNottinghamNottinghamshireNG6 8ET Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thats Aspley ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I can see the Limekiln on the left of the map, catfan. Makes me feel thirsty looking at it. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Nottingham,+Nottinghamshire+NG6+8ET/@53.0047671,-1.1978079,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4879c02eb1f55521:0xb1d4ce071ac8aa99 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 #210 BilboroughShirley, I wonder if you meant the Percy Andrew Social Club? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 #214 My thirst was quenched there this lunchtime Michael ! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 To be honest i never thought Bulwell was rough- Broxtowe when i was living on Grindon Cresc. was pretty dodgy- did a leaflet drop there in early 80's-it was my silver tongue or fast legs!! -that saved me from a good kicking! Made great mates- sneaked into Marshalls loads of times to look at the units etc.. Have to say as well the Bulwell bird wo'nt bad either!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea P 33 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Oh please dont get me wrong , i loved Bulwell, good and bad everywhere , it was 1980s early 90s when i worked there , not forgetting 1970 at the day nursery , folks were in the main good folk but as anywhere ,there were some rum uns x 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 #211 Thanks Benjamin, you set me thinking and researching where we went in Bulwell. I remembered it as being a club but it was not, it was a pub. It was a long time ago! Found a picture on the website: http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/nottinghamshire/nottingham_ng6_horsejockey.html On the site it says it was a busy and boisterous pub. I remember the busy but not the boisterous! Just pleasant and friendly. Demolished in the 1990s. Even in 1968 it did seem old fashioned. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Saw some great fights in there Shirley, usually ..................................women ! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Mam,Dad,uncles and Aunts all met up there on Market day,great memories,Dad following Mam as he pushed the shopping trolly wearing his flat cap and collar and Tie,and if a fight broke out,Dad would just say 'mind me ale' lol. The Butcher next door was always busy,and ofcourse years before that pic.the building next to that was another Marsdens did work there for a bit the manager was a great bloke Mr Jack Pinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Horse & Jockey before demolition in 1931 to be replaced by the later version; and the clearly-visible shop next door should keep Benjamin happy. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Ah,thanks again Cliff Ton,.....30 yrs after that pic.i was in there with Jack the manager and some lovely lady staff,.....June,Ivy and Christine,weighing up Tub butter,Sugar in blue bags,loose Lard,Currants,Sultannas and mixed peel,........wearing my white coat,apron,shiny shoes and white shirt with a 'slim jim tie'.i was a happy 15 yr old, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 George ... who- is the landlord?- me mincers can't see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 George Goddard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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