My mates family are forest fans so we're going to see forest play leeds. Should be a fun day out and might as well see as much football as possible while I'm over!northbank123 wrote:ArsenalSooner wrote:Haha we actually are staying up there that night. My mate is dragging me to Nottingham the next day. Obviously I've picked the the hottest spots in the world to visitcardinal2011 wrote:If you are going to the Newcastle game then make sure that you stay for the Saturday night. It is a cracking night out up there and you won't believe what those Geordie lasses are like
It will be a cultural experience for you to remember for many years
Interesting choice of location. Newcastle is well worth doing imo, it's a great laugh and cheap as fuck so if you're up for getting hammered and a bit of a laugh then give it a go. Nottingham has a few places to visit and it's a decent night but certainly wouldn't jump out at me as one of the must visit places.
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make sure you get a pint in the Trip to Jerusalem, built into the walls of the cliff its Englands oldest pub - since 1189AD.
Nottingham is a Student town - tons of game totty for you to enjoy.
Nottingham is a Student town - tons of game totty for you to enjoy.
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747 coach might be running - to Victoria.ArsenalSooner wrote:I don't suppose I have any other options for transport on Christmas day? Do I need to book a taxi ahead of time or will there be taxi service at heathrow already?
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There are always black taxi's available at the airport but as mentioned above it will be costly. ..you wont need to book advance...ArsenalSooner wrote:I don't suppose I have any other options for transport on Christmas day? Do I need to book a taxi ahead of time or will there be taxi service at heathrow already?
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Ahh right. As Clockender said go for a pint in Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem and the Christmas Market will also be up in Market Square at that time which is quite nice if the weather's okay (even nicer with a bit of snow although this would then make the other 99.5% of your trip a massive pain in the arse!)ArsenalSooner wrote:My mates family are forest fans so we're going to see forest play leeds. Should be a fun day out and might as well see as much football as possible while I'm over!northbank123 wrote:ArsenalSooner wrote:Haha we actually are staying up there that night. My mate is dragging me to Nottingham the next day. Obviously I've picked the the hottest spots in the world to visitcardinal2011 wrote:If you are going to the Newcastle game then make sure that you stay for the Saturday night. It is a cracking night out up there and you won't believe what those Geordie lasses are like
It will be a cultural experience for you to remember for many years
Interesting choice of location. Newcastle is well worth doing imo, it's a great laugh and cheap as fuck so if you're up for getting hammered and a bit of a laugh then give it a go. Nottingham has a few places to visit and it's a decent night but certainly wouldn't jump out at me as one of the must visit places.
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Will try and visit there! Cheers for all the help boys! Much appreciated!clockender1 wrote:make sure you get a pint in the Trip to Jerusalem, built into the walls of the cliff its Englands oldest pub - since 1189AD.
Nottingham is a Student town - tons of game totty for you to enjoy.
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Nottingham supposedly has the highest number of restaurants per square mile in the UK not that that means the best mind but loads of diversity! If you're looking to get some food or go boozing in the city centre give me a DM with the sort of thing you're looking for and I'll give you some info on where will probably be best.ArsenalSooner wrote:Will try and visit there! Cheers for all the help boys! Much appreciated!clockender1 wrote:make sure you get a pint in the Trip to Jerusalem, built into the walls of the cliff its Englands oldest pub - since 1189AD.
Nottingham is a Student town - tons of game totty for you to enjoy.
The castle grounds itself are ok (and can't wait for the annual Beer Festival there in a fortnight ) but sadly the actual castle itself was burned down after the Civil War because it was too difficult to seize once somebody took control of it.
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I've lived in Nottingham for a few years now but the nightlife has gone downhill and it's now virtually identical to any other piss up in the UK - way overhyped now I'm afraid.
The sqaure mile still has a few decent places but avoid the pubs on Parliament street (all rubbish) and stay out of the estates on pain of swivel-eyed locals giving you a shoeing on account of your ability to construct a sentence and your lack of head to toe sportswear.
The sqaure mile still has a few decent places but avoid the pubs on Parliament street (all rubbish) and stay out of the estates on pain of swivel-eyed locals giving you a shoeing on account of your ability to construct a sentence and your lack of head to toe sportswear.
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I wrote this on page one of the thread:ArsenalSooner wrote:I don't suppose I have any other options for transport on Christmas day? Do I need to book a taxi ahead of time or will there be taxi service at heathrow already?
Taxi from Heathrow on Christmas Day, will not be cheap but traditionally no trains run that day.
There may be a special bus service to central London, but why not book a mini cab in advance, cheaper than a Black cab?
Recommend getting quotes off these two established companies.
http://www.addisonlee.com/
http://www.fairwaycars.co.uk/
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Anybody know when there likely to announce the December tv fixture list as have to book flights and hotel for Newcastle. Thanks
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Should be this Friday at the latest (8 weeks before the first December fixture not moved yet). I was expecting it to be yesterday since the last two years it's been the first Friday of October but I guess Sky and BT are taking the max time they're allowed.Daycat wrote:Anybody know when there likely to announce the December tv fixture list as have to book flights and hotel for Newcastle. Thanks
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Arsenal v EvertonZiegler1988 wrote:Should be this Friday at the latest (8 weeks before the first December fixture not moved yet). I was expecting it to be yesterday since the last two years it's been the first Friday of October but I guess Sky and BT are taking the max time they're allowed.Daycat wrote:Anybody know when there likely to announce the December tv fixture list as have to book flights and hotel for Newcastle. Thanks
Sunday 8th December 2013 (originally Saturday 7th December)
Kick off: 4.00pm
Live on: SKY SPORTS
Manchester City v Arsenal
Saturday 14th December 2013
Kick off: 12.45pm (originally 3.00pm)
Live on: BT SPORT
Arsenal v Chelsea
Monday 23rd December 2013 (originally Saturday 21st December)
Kick off: 8.00pm
Live on: SKY SPORTS
West Ham United v Arsenal
Thursday 26th December 2013
Kick off: 3.00pm
Now live on: BT SPORT
Newcastle United v Arsenal
Sunday 29th December 2013 (originally Saturday 28th December)
Kick off: 1.30pm
Live on: SKY SPORTS
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I know xmas period is always hectic but three games Monday, Thursday, Sunday seems bit silly.
having said that they are professional athletes but knowing us half the team will (still) be injured so could be tough.
Think a lot of the players will be a leetle bit tired by sunday game and could end up playing with the handbrake on
having said that they are professional athletes but knowing us half the team will (still) be injured so could be tough.
Think a lot of the players will be a leetle bit tired by sunday game and could end up playing with the handbrake on
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couldnt agree more, seems like a bit of a dicking! but with past history the thursday game will be postponed if the tube drivers strike :fingers crossed:wibble wrote:I know xmas period is always hectic but three games Monday, Thursday, Sunday seems bit silly.