.... 23 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well I have to agree with you about the changes. I think it's pretty sad the way the centre of Arnold in particular changed. It sued to be a very pleasant town with something of a village feel but it has been neglected and for no good reason. Arnold always steadfastly held on to it's independence from Nottingham council but I sometimes wonder if it might have been for the better in the past. A lot of people I know would say that it was all downhill when Gedling Borough Council replaced Arnold Urban District Council. Places inevitably change but it's pretty criminal what has happened to Arnold. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I noticed today that the "Goose" is already on the roundabout at the junction of Gregory Blvd and Mansfield Road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Already being advertised on the buses too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 my son and myself re-roofed the football stand for arnold town which I believe was somewhere at the back of the small car park near the market I don't know if its still there, we also roofed the dug out. in return for some advertising above the goal. I think the chap who owned the sports shop below asda had a lot to do with the running of the club. many years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 When I last spectated there it was called "Arnold St Mary's F.C." Shows how long it is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 This is a nice picture of the Bonnington cinema and Arnold library. Picture the past: http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;NCCC002948&pos=8&action=zoom&id=40169 NCCC002948 Place: Arnold Location: Front Street Title: Bonington Theatre, Front Street, Arnold, pre 1957 Image Date: pre 1957 Also spotted Rowbottom's butchers: http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;NCCG000243&pos=37&action=zoom&id=106673 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Arnold Town had to move ground a few years ago, when the council wanted them off King George Park. They're now on a new out of town ground just off the Ollerton Road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Well it's that time of year again. Is anyone going to 'Goose Fair' this year. The weather is good, so now is the time to fill up on those Hot Peas, Chips, Burgers, Brandy Snaps, and all manner of foods from the different Countries. There was so much selection last year. We didn't know where to start, or finish, come to think of it. We have not ruled out a visit yet. Just hoping the weather keeps up, as a visit it is usually decided on the day. So it's a Definite May Be from us then? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 #172 If anyone goes to the fair can they look out for my tan coloured shoes please...... Smiffy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have'nt been for probably 20 years, I remember when many of the rides were driven by steam traction engines, I note what Fynger says, no side shows, wasn't that the best bit, Mouse Town, the Flea Circus, the Boxing Booth, the Worlds Tallest Man, the same one's every year, but that was all part of the fun. Do they still have the same naff stalls at the top of the Forest selling all sorts of rubbish but amazing whelks and cockles, or has all that gone as well, walk along there and you came out on the back streets to be accosted by prostitutes when trying to cut through to Ilkeston Road to catch the bus home, I bet they made a fortune. The best bit was walking around the showman's area with their incredible caravans and elderly lorries chucking diesel fumes into the air as they struggled to provide power to the roundabouts from a myriad of cables that you kept tripping over. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 They were the days Pete when you and me used to walk round the fair just to see how much ancient stuff was providing power or accommodation. Now with rip-off prices and stiff environmental laws, there is nothing decent to see. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 GOOSE FAIR It was a dark autumnal Saturday night But in the distance the sky was bright Feint music carried in the still night air As we walked along to Nottingham’s Goose Fair The pavements soon overflowed with the crowd As the noise of the fair grew ever loud Then an awe inspiring blanket of light Welcomed us to the fairground site And as the music blared loud and strong We were swallowed up by the throng From hot food stalls there did exude Mouth-watering aromas of cooking food Hot dogs with onions and of course Pots of mushy peas with mint sauce Dotted around the fair we came across Stalls with toffee apples and candyfloss And those that were completely spread With packs of brandy snap and gingerbread All around the fair we did hear The barkers’ voices loud and clear Roll up, roll up and win a prize On darts, rifle range and coconut shies There were rides of every shape and size To give you Goosebumps and butterflies From the Big Wheel, Dodgems and MeteoriteCame cries and shouts of sheer delightUp and down or twist and turn Designed to make a stomach churnMore sedate rides were there of courseCake-walk, helter-skelter and galloping horse It was the best few hours you could spend But unfortunately all too soon it did end When all of a sudden you could hear a pin drop As all the rides and noise came to a stop Sadly it was the end of the fair until the next year But we had got good memories for a souvenir 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Off to Goose Fair now!! I'm buzzing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 When I was a kid @ school Wednesday night was always known as rape night? Was that just a Radford thing? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Traveling along the Ring Road last night on my way home to Beeston I saw a couple of rides pas by on the way to Goose Fair. Sadly I won't be going this year but it made me think back to when our mam use to take me and my sister. She couldn't afford to take my other nine Brothers and Sisters. Our favourite ride was the caterpillar, can any one remember this. A green hood came over the top of the ride and plunge you into darkness. Mams hat blew of one day (most women wore hats then) and the fair man had to retrieve it from under the ride. Always had hot peas on the way out. Nice verse Dave all your own work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 The past 10 mins or so there's been some rain - typical Goose Fair! (Yes SueB it is - i got it published in the Post last year) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 sue B 48 Didn't you know the Catterpillar was the ride to go on if you wanted a good snog. Just wait for the hood to go over and Whoo hoo. Or so I was told! Ahem 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Not at seven years old Carni. I led a shelted life. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 sue B 48 Didn't you know the Catterpillar was the ride to go on if you wanted a good snog. Just wait for the hood to go over and Whoo hoo. Or so I was told! Ahem AH,I REMEMBER YOU NOW CARNIE, WHOO HOO 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 618 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 When I was a kid @ school Wednesday night was always known as rape night? Was that just a Radford thing? That's what we used to call it too. Horrible description really. I lived on Russell Rd 1961-72 and used to go down every evening whilst the fair was being set up. One year when I was about 12 a dirty old showman tried it on with me (I'm male BTW) so I legged it home as fast as I could run. Didn't keep me away though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Well I suppose your right. Sue B. You should have come with me. I would have lead ya astray! Benjamin, It was dark though wont it miduck. whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Have a look at the old photos of the fair over the years at the link below http://nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/nottingham-goose-fair-in-pictures-pictorial-of-over-100-years/ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Great Photo's DaveN, Thank You sharing them on Nottstalgia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have always loved Goose Fair, the smells the crowds the noise, each year from being knee high to a grasshopper I would always get ten bob from my uncle to spend at the fair. It would last most of the night. When I arrived at my teenage years my friends and I use to walk from St Ann's over the chase on to Mansfield road this was every night before it opened, now the reason we went each night was to see if we could meet any fellows never did though, only met chaps who wanted one thing. Any way to keep up the Tradition of being a Nottingham person we arranged to get married on Goose Fair Saturday the time also was a Tradition as we picked 3 00pm Forest kick off time. When our relatives came from Surrey for the Wedding we all went to the fair well we had great laughs as it was Friday night all of us had, had a few and we decided to go on the Cake Walk. I don't think the fair is half as good as it used to be. Or is it because we are getting older? one more thing I think the fair should go back to three days and three days only. but I suppose that they can't make enough money. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 618 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 My first visit to Goose Fair was as a 6 or 7 year old in the 50s. We lived in Beechdale so caught a bus into town then got one of the Goose Fair special buses. Like most of the young lads I came home with a bow and arrow. My mum took me on the Cake Walk and I hung on tight and rigid rather than "go with the flow" I was rooted to the spot in fear and had to be lifted off by the showman. Remember those black balloons with a face and a red feather with a piece of wire rather than string? Think they were popular with the kids in the 60s. I had a very near miss at Goose Fair in the late 60s. I'd had a few sherberts at The Grosvenor then staggered down onto the fair (as you do). I tried to get on the Waltzers before they'd come to a complete stop and nearly got crushed between two cars. Silly boy but lived to tell the tale 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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