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REVELLERS in Ramsbottom will not be allowed inside their traditional Good Friday watering hole.
The hundreds of people who descend on the town for Good Friday will be made to drink outside at the Hare and Hounds after last year's booze-up left landlord Andy Grant with a £6,000 cleaning bill.
This year, Andy will serve beer from an outside bar but says he will not open the pub itself - even if it rains.
There will also be more police than ever at the festivities, with 20 officers on duty.
The Hare and Hounds, in Bolton Road West, Holcombe Brook, is traditionally the pub of choice for Good Friday revellers in Ramsbottom.
Landlord Andy said he was under pressure from the brewery Orchid to make big takings, but that personally he wanted to see the annual all-day binge shut down.
He said: "I just had the pub refurbished at the end of last year so I'm not having people coming in here and using it as a toilet again.
"They can drink outside. I don't care if it rains, no one's coming in.
"Ninety-nine per cent of these people come from outside Ramsbottom and they don't care about the pub because it's not their local.
"They descend on Ramsbottom in their nice new clothes and get as drunk as they possibly can. I've had enough of it. It should be banned."
Good Friday means big takings but also a big outlay at the real ale pub.
Andy said he had spent £1,250 to hire 18 portable toilets, £1,000 on policing, and £360 to hire two skips for all the rubbish.
Police intend to have a high profile in Ramsbottom tomorrow.
Inspector Bryn Williams said: "Last year went quite well with virtually no incidents, although there were plenty of drunk people.
"This year I've secured 20 officers - the most we've had in Ramsbottom on a Good Friday - to ensure that everyone who attends has a good time and remains safe, and that those who do step out of line are dealt with swiftly."
The Good Friday booze-up remains unpopular with many Ramsbottom residents.
One reader wrote on the Bury Times online forum: "What's the betting the streets of Ramsbottom and Holcombe Brook are full of boozed up teenagers causing problems again on Good Friday?
"Why didn't Alistair Darling bang up the duty on alcohol bought from supermarkets and off-licences and cut it on beer, wine and spirits bought in pubs and bars?
"Once again responsible drinkers pay the price for these fuelled up idiots."
11:25am Wednesday 19th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Si G, Bury on 1:25pm Wed 19 Mar 08
Why don't they just shut the pub all together instead of 'wasting' £2560? By shutting the pub, the patrons will just use the surrounding area as a 'toilet'. "They descend on Ramsbottom in their nice new clothes and get as drunk as they possibly can. I've had enough of it. It should be banned." Yeah right, talk about pre-emptive damage limitation!
Why don't they just shut the pub all together instead of 'wasting' £2560? By shutting the pub, the patrons will just use the surrounding area as a 'toilet'. "They descend on Ramsbottom in their nice new clothes and get as drunk as they possibly can. I've had enough of it. It should be banned." Yeah right, talk about pre-emptive damage limitation!
Posted by: Lobbers, Rammy on 1:33pm Wed 19 Mar 08
Years of tradition down the drain. Looking forward immensely to standing in the peeing down rain in a car park freezing my nips off drinking a bottle of warm lager kindly served by the scrooge landlord.
Years of tradition down the drain. Looking forward immensely to standing in the peeing down rain in a car park freezing my nips off drinking a bottle of warm lager kindly served by the scrooge landlord.
Posted by: db54, Bury on 1:38pm Wed 19 Mar 08
I hate to see all the drinkers outside "the dogs" but also cringe at the mess they leave. The landlord charges for entry at all other events so why not charge this time and donate the money to charity. And shutting the pub will just mean that yobs will use the streets and everywhere else. I wouldn't like to live in the houses directly adjacent to the pub. And I really think the Police have better things to do than police a bunch of drunken idiots and, yes, they are mostly from outside the area but that doesn't mean the residents of Ramsbottom are without blame - they are just as bad - look around Holcombe Brook and Ramsbottom any weekend, it is disgraceful. If the landlord genuinely doesn't want the problem, he should completely shut for the day and not even serve outside - do us all a favour and cancel it NOW!
I hate to see all the drinkers outside "the dogs" but also cringe at the mess they leave. The landlord charges for entry at all other events so why not charge this time and donate the money to charity. And shutting the pub will just mean that yobs will use the streets and everywhere else. I wouldn't like to live in the houses directly adjacent to the pub. And I really think the Police have better things to do than police a bunch of drunken idiots and, yes, they are mostly from outside the area but that doesn't mean the residents of Ramsbottom are without blame - they are just as bad - look around Holcombe Brook and Ramsbottom any weekend, it is disgraceful. If the landlord genuinely doesn't want the problem, he should completely shut for the day and not even serve outside - do us all a favour and cancel it NOW!
Posted by: db54, Bury on 1:40pm Wed 19 Mar 08
As usual, the landlord is putting profit first. Shut the pub completely and enjoy a day off yourself landlord!
As usual, the landlord is putting profit first. Shut the pub completely and enjoy a day off yourself landlord!
Posted by: Wheemo's lovechild, Ramsbottom on 2:16pm Wed 19 Mar 08
The brewery should kick this muppet landlord out. I dont care what he says even if the place gets torn apart he will still make more takings in one day than he does in an entire month so what is his problem? I now hope no punters pitch up and he is left with an empty car park and a stack off cheap booze with no takers.
The brewery should kick this muppet landlord out. I dont care what he says even if the place gets torn apart he will still make more takings in one day than he does in an entire month so what is his problem? I now hope no punters pitch up and he is left with an empty car park and a stack off cheap booze with no takers.
Posted by: Merlin, The Voice of Reason, Ramsbottom on 2:20pm Wed 19 Mar 08
I think if you read between the lines here, the "landlord" would actually like to shut up on Good Friday to safeguard his pub. However, this is a "tenanted" pub and he is "under pressure from the brewery" to pull in big profits!
The pub is pretty big inside and has traditionally been a respite for the biking fraternity, who think that a good pub should have a little sawdust and beer spillages on the floor.
The pub has been refurbished and if kept in tippy top condition should attract a more upmarket clientele, as there are few pubs around Ramsbottom and Holcombe Brook which have any quality.
I hope the Police (unfortunately it's Greater Manchester Police in these parts and they are not quite as switched on as Lancashire Constabulary) pay attention to drink drivers, as there is a reasonably sized car park here.
These louts last year left cans and all sorts of mess. A lot come over from Oldham, Rochdale, North Manchester to do the Rammy Mile and unfortunately they cannot hold their drink.
I think if you read between the lines here, the "landlord" would actually like to shut up on Good Friday to safeguard his pub. However, this is a "tenanted" pub and he is "under pressure from the brewery" to pull in big profits!
The pub is pretty big inside and has traditionally been a respite for the biking fraternity, who think that a good pub should have a little sawdust and beer spillages on the floor.
The pub has been refurbished and if kept in tippy top condition should attract a more upmarket clientele, as there are few pubs around Ramsbottom and Holcombe Brook which have any quality.
I hope the Police (unfortunately it's Greater Manchester Police in these parts and they are not quite as switched on as Lancashire Constabulary) pay attention to drink drivers, as there is a reasonably sized car park here.
These louts last year left cans and all sorts of mess. A lot come over from Oldham, Rochdale, North Manchester to do the Rammy Mile and unfortunately they cannot hold their drink.
Posted by: Camel Chops, Rammy on 6:10pm Wed 19 Mar 08
I've got to admit that it'll be sad not to have The Hare and Hounds as a real option on Good Friday. It's a tradition that's been going for as long as I can remember and in years gone by they've been a massive success. The Hare and Hounds has always been the place to be on good friday. I can understand where the landlord is coming from though, he's just spent an arm and leg having the pub refurbed and I wouldn't want a load of drunken idiots messing that up if I was in charge. Anyway, hopefully everyone can still have a fantastic good friday...I know that I will!
I've got to admit that it'll be sad not to have The Hare and Hounds as a real option on Good Friday. It's a tradition that's been going for as long as I can remember and in years gone by they've been a massive success. The Hare and Hounds has always been the place to be on good friday. I can understand where the landlord is coming from though, he's just spent an arm and leg having the pub refurbed and I wouldn't want a load of drunken idiots messing that up if I was in charge. Anyway, hopefully everyone can still have a fantastic good friday...I know that I will!
Posted by: stace on 7:09pm Wed 19 Mar 08
HaHa...nice new clothes????
ORANGE!!!![bold]bold[/bold] ORRRAAANGE!!!
HaHa...nice new clothes????
ORANGE!!!! ORRRAAANGE!!!
Posted by: Les, Bury, Lancashire on 12:40am Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Leesa[/bold] wrote:
Perhaps if all the knob heads from outside rammy didnt just come for the pose it would be ok. Half of them are under age anyway. Its not just the Hare and Hounds thats effected its all the other pubs that end up full to the doors with drunken teenagers who just want to show off the legs and backsides. Just wish out of towners would have some respect for the tradition of Good Friday and at least watch what they drink. Theres no need to be gluttons with the drink. Everything in moderation and it would be a nice day for all!!![/quote] I think it's the knobheads from Ramsbottom who cause all the trouble, it is down to all the inbreeding with brothers having love children with their cousins and sisters and having sex with their pets and farm livestock.
Leesa wrote:
Perhaps if all the knob heads from outside rammy didnt just come for the pose it would be ok. Half of them are under age anyway. Its not just the Hare and Hounds thats effected its all the other pubs that end up full to the doors with drunken teenagers who just want to show off the legs and backsides. Just wish out of towners would have some respect for the tradition of Good Friday and at least watch what they drink. Theres no need to be gluttons with the drink. Everything in moderation and it would be a nice day for all!!!
I think it's the knobheads from Ramsbottom who cause all the trouble, it is down to all the inbreeding with brothers having love children with their cousins and sisters and having sex with their pets and farm livestock.
Posted by: What Police?, ramsbottom on 8:55am Thu 20 Mar 08
I can not believe it, Rammy is to have 20 police officers in town on good friday. Have they been given sat nav because we don't have any for the other 355 days of the year. Is it because this is a leap year we are allowed some police. Amazing, you phone 999 as two girls are about to be raped by 20 lads and nothing happens, you open your pub to a bunch of drunks and 20 police arrive. Worng and Priorities are words that spring to mind.
I can not believe it, Rammy is to have 20 police officers in town on good friday. Have they been given sat nav because we don't have any for the other 355 days of the year. Is it because this is a leap year we are allowed some police. Amazing, you phone 999 as two girls are about to be raped by 20 lads and nothing happens, you open your pub to a bunch of drunks and 20 police arrive. Worng and Priorities are words that spring to mind.
Posted by: Andy, Rammy on 10:15am Thu 20 Mar 08
To Les from Bury. Clearly you know nothing about the demographic of Ramsbottom. A large proportion of the residents of Ramsbottom are actually people who have moved here since the 80s when new housing estates started to be built. You should take a trip to Bacup to see what interbred really means.
To Les from Bury. Clearly you know nothing about the demographic of Ramsbottom. A large proportion of the residents of Ramsbottom are actually people who have moved here since the 80s when new housing estates started to be built. You should take a trip to Bacup to see what interbred really means.
Posted by: Merlin, The Voice of Reason, Ramsbottom on 11:48am Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Rammy Dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Merlin, The Voice of Reason[/bold] wrote:
I think if you read between the lines here, the \"landlord\" would actually like to shut up on Good Friday to safeguard his pub. However, this is a \"tenanted\" pub and he is \"under pressure from the brewery\" to pull in big profits! The pub is pretty big inside and has traditionally been a respite for the biking fraternity, who think that a good pub should have a little sawdust and beer spillages on the floor. The pub has been refurbished and if kept in tippy top condition should attract a more upmarket clientele, as there are few pubs around Ramsbottom and Holcombe Brook which have any quality. I hope the Police (unfortunately it\'s Greater Manchester Police in these parts and they are not quite as switched on as Lancashire Constabulary) pay attention to drink drivers, as there is a reasonably sized car park here. These louts last year left cans and all sorts of mess. A lot come over from Oldham, Rochdale, North Manchester to do the Rammy Mile and unfortunately they cannot hold their drink.[/quote] This guy Merlin is Les posting under another name, what a **** to think we wouldn't realise.[/quote] I am not Les, never heard of him. You will find that I am a regular poster on the Lancashire Telegraph website, where this story also appeared.
I assume "The Major" appendage to your monicker refers to the pub on Bolton Road?
A landlord with a vested interest are you? Worried about Easter P*ssups being stopped and your takings plummeting?
Give me a break!
Rammy Dave wrote:
Merlin, The Voice of Reason wrote:
I think if you read between the lines here, the \"landlord\" would actually like to shut up on Good Friday to safeguard his pub. However, this is a \"tenanted\" pub and he is \"under pressure from the brewery\" to pull in big profits! The pub is pretty big inside and has traditionally been a respite for the biking fraternity, who think that a good pub should have a little sawdust and beer spillages on the floor. The pub has been refurbished and if kept in tippy top condition should attract a more upmarket clientele, as there are few pubs around Ramsbottom and Holcombe Brook which have any quality. I hope the Police (unfortunately it\'s Greater Manchester Police in these parts and they are not quite as switched on as Lancashire Constabulary) pay attention to drink drivers, as there is a reasonably sized car park here. These louts last year left cans and all sorts of mess. A lot come over from Oldham, Rochdale, North Manchester to do the Rammy Mile and unfortunately they cannot hold their drink.
This guy Merlin is Les posting under another name, what a **** to think we wouldn't realise.
I am not Les, never heard of him. You will find that I am a regular poster on the Lancashire Telegraph website, where this story also appeared.
I assume "The Major" appendage to your monicker refers to the pub on Bolton Road?
A landlord with a vested interest are you? Worried about Easter P*ssups being stopped and your takings plummeting?
Give me a break!
Posted by: Les, Bury, Lancashire on 12:12pm Thu 20 Mar 08
The comments made above are not of my doing.
Someone has tried to cause trouble.
Have reported it to the powers that be.
The comments made above are not of my doing.
Someone has tried to cause trouble.
Have reported it to the powers that be.
Posted by: tell the truth, J.H.LOWER on 12:29pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Lots of stories doing the rounds from landlords,too much trouble,not worth it,not opening shutting early,All rubbish,EXTRA BEER HAS BEEN BOUGHT IN.The pubs in rammy have very few in during the week so its a chance too make money.No one forces the landlord to open.Just a pity that the place where your pint is cheapest and its agood,un is not open till6-30.
Lots of stories doing the rounds from landlords,too much trouble,not worth it,not opening shutting early,All rubbish,EXTRA BEER HAS BEEN BOUGHT IN.The pubs in rammy have very few in during the week so its a chance too make money.No one forces the landlord to open.Just a pity that the place where your pint is cheapest and its agood,un is not open till6-30.
Posted by: Les, Bury, Lancashire on 12:30pm Thu 20 Mar 08
If you check on the story about extending the train service to Rammy, you will see I support Ramsbottom.
I am taking a battering there though by manx.
If you check on the story about extending the train service to Rammy, you will see I support Ramsbottom.
I am taking a battering there though by manx.
Posted by: Amy, Ramsbottom on 1:37pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote]I think it's the knobheads from Ramsbottom who cause all the trouble, it is down to all the inbreeding with brothers having love children with their cousins and sisters and having sex with their pets and farm livestock. [/quote]
How very original, obviously cant think of anything else to say to defend your animal like ways when you visit a beautiful town. very childish!!!!
I think it's the knobheads from Ramsbottom who cause all the trouble, it is down to all the inbreeding with brothers having love children with their cousins and sisters and having sex with their pets and farm livestock.
How very original, obviously cant think of anything else to say to defend your animal like ways when you visit a beautiful town. very childish!!!!
Posted by: DEB, RAMSBOTTOM on 4:12pm Thu 20 Mar 08
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars.
Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food.
Good old Rammy - NOT!!
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars.
Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food.
Good old Rammy - NOT!!
Posted by: Partygooer, bury on 4:17pm Thu 20 Mar 08
just keep out the under 21's and we should be ok..oh and let us drink on the grass over the road from the hare and hounds!! Get rid of the fun police..and the hoody's![quote]quote[/quote]
just keep out the under 21's and we should be ok..oh and let us drink on the grass over the road from the hare and hounds!! Get rid of the fun police..and the hoody's!
quote
Posted by: tell the truth, J.H.LOWER on 4:49pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Partygooer[/bold] wrote:
just keep out the under 21's and we should be ok..oh and let us drink on the grass over the road from the hare and hounds!! Get rid of the fun police..and the hoody's![quote]quote[/quote] [/quote] Party on,everybody under 21 over 35 stay at home,boogie boogie.
Partygooer wrote:
just keep out the under 21's and we should be ok..oh and let us drink on the grass over the road from the hare and hounds!! Get rid of the fun police..and the hoody's!quote
Party on,everybody under 21 over 35 stay at home,boogie boogie.
Posted by: black cap, J.H.LOWER on 4:52pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] kill joy,I was born aged 65,there was very little glass last year,get yourself a good book and stay in
DEB wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
kill joy,I was born aged 65,there was very little glass last year,get yourself a good book and stay in
Posted by: friar tuck, behind the bar on 4:57pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] Why not cancel christmas, while you are moaning,there are not many gardens worth looking at on B.R.W.
DEB wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
Why not cancel christmas, while you are moaning,there are not many gardens worth looking at on B.R.W.
Posted by: rammy claret, Ramsbottom Palm tree grove on 5:01pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] If you are going too stay in,make your self useful and do pie npeas when we walk past
DEB wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
If you are going too stay in,make your self useful and do pie npeas when we walk past
Posted by: W.Rose, bunters pantry on 5:11pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] Its what easter is all about,if you dont like it go to the pictures or somthing.There are too many cars on B.R.W. last year i fell against one and ended up at fairfield.
DEB wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
Its what easter is all about,if you dont like it go to the pictures or somthing.There are too many cars on B.R.W. last year i fell against one and ended up at fairfield.
Posted by: Syd on 5:13pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]friar tuck[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote: I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] Why not cancel christmas, while you are moaning,there are not many gardens worth looking at on B.R.W.[/quote] Astounding that some people endorse the behaviour described in these posts! As for those slagging the landlord of the H & H I think you'll find he get's nowt extra out of the the pub being open all day on Good Friday. The vast majority of the increased takings I'm sure will go to the owners. Fair play to him. Let the clowns go and drink in Bury centre with the rest of the chavs. At least the police will have them all in one spot.
friar tuck wrote:
DEB wrote: I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
Why not cancel christmas, while you are moaning,there are not many gardens worth looking at on B.R.W.
Astounding that some people endorse the behaviour described in these posts! As for those slagging the landlord of the H & H I think you'll find he get's nowt extra out of the the pub being open all day on Good Friday. The vast majority of the increased takings I'm sure will go to the owners. Fair play to him. Let the clowns go and drink in Bury centre with the rest of the chavs. At least the police will have them all in one spot.
Posted by: D.WISE, Bee hole end on 5:23pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] born in rammy then left,must be a yuppie now got enough monies too buy a house.
DEB wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
born in rammy then left,must be a yuppie now got enough monies too buy a house.
Posted by: tell the truth, J.H.LOWER on 5:33pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Syd[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]friar tuck[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote: I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] Why not cancel christmas, while you are moaning,there are not many gardens worth looking at on B.R.W.[/quote] Astounding that some people endorse the behaviour described in these posts! As for those slagging the landlord of the H & H I think you'll find he get's nowt extra out of the the pub being open all day on Good Friday. The vast majority of the increased takings I'm sure will go to the owners. Fair play to him. Let the clowns go and drink in Bury centre with the rest of the chavs. At least the police will have them all in one spot.[/quote] Sid if you believe that crap about not making money,you must be drinking already,hes had staff booked for weeks,2 girls we use said he makes a packet.
Syd wrote:
friar tuck wrote: DEB wrote: I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
Why not cancel christmas, while you are moaning,there are not many gardens worth looking at on B.R.W.
Astounding that some people endorse the behaviour described in these posts! As for those slagging the landlord of the H & H I think you'll find he get's nowt extra out of the the pub being open all day on Good Friday. The vast majority of the increased takings I'm sure will go to the owners. Fair play to him. Let the clowns go and drink in Bury centre with the rest of the chavs. At least the police will have them all in one spot.
Sid if you believe that crap about not making money,you must be drinking already,hes had staff booked for weeks,2 girls we use said he makes a packet.
Posted by: james, Bury on 5:41pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Far too many daily mail anti alcohol readers in here.
Unlike the road on most friday nights and indeed school holiday nights, i find the rammy mile at easter to be populated by older more mature folk who like to drink in pubs, rather than on the streets in trackies and trainers, just there to have a good time.
god knows where all these yobs are coming from, but i'd hazard a guess that the ones calling us good friday drinkers yobs are the miserable ones who like to read hello magazine, watch dancing on ice, complain and not get out very much.
i'm pretty sure good friday does the economy of ramsbottom lots of good, the pubs will take loads of money compared to what they usually do.
and if there is loads of glass and sick on the streets, your going to get your money worth out of your council tax when it gets cleaned. stop moaning you miserable gits.
Far too many daily mail anti alcohol readers in here.
Unlike the road on most friday nights and indeed school holiday nights, i find the rammy mile at easter to be populated by older more mature folk who like to drink in pubs, rather than on the streets in trackies and trainers, just there to have a good time.
god knows where all these yobs are coming from, but i'd hazard a guess that the ones calling us good friday drinkers yobs are the miserable ones who like to read hello magazine, watch dancing on ice, complain and not get out very much.
i'm pretty sure good friday does the economy of ramsbottom lots of good, the pubs will take loads of money compared to what they usually do.
and if there is loads of glass and sick on the streets, your going to get your money worth out of your council tax when it gets cleaned. stop moaning you miserable gits.
Posted by: friar tuck, ginger bread house on 6:07pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]james[/bold] wrote:
Far too many daily mail anti alcohol readers in here. Unlike the road on most friday nights and indeed school holiday nights, i find the rammy mile at easter to be populated by older more mature folk who like to drink in pubs, rather than on the streets in trackies and trainers, just there to have a good time. god knows where all these yobs are coming from, but i'd hazard a guess that the ones calling us good friday drinkers yobs are the miserable ones who like to read hello magazine, watch dancing on ice, complain and not get out very much. i'm pretty sure good friday does the economy of ramsbottom lots of good, the pubs will take loads of money compared to what they usually do. and if there is loads of glass and sick on the streets, your going to get your money worth out of your council tax when it gets cleaned. stop moaning you miserable gits.[/quote] More than welcome james,sound like you have some mates as well,if we meet up first pint is on me,the second is on that debbie bird
james wrote:
Far too many daily mail anti alcohol readers in here. Unlike the road on most friday nights and indeed school holiday nights, i find the rammy mile at easter to be populated by older more mature folk who like to drink in pubs, rather than on the streets in trackies and trainers, just there to have a good time. god knows where all these yobs are coming from, but i'd hazard a guess that the ones calling us good friday drinkers yobs are the miserable ones who like to read hello magazine, watch dancing on ice, complain and not get out very much. i'm pretty sure good friday does the economy of ramsbottom lots of good, the pubs will take loads of money compared to what they usually do. and if there is loads of glass and sick on the streets, your going to get your money worth out of your council tax when it gets cleaned. stop moaning you miserable gits.
More than welcome james,sound like you have some mates as well,if we meet up first pint is on me,the second is on that debbie bird
Posted by: Sober at Easter, Bury on 6:08pm Thu 20 Mar 08
It's ok for you lot being able to drink.
A certain Rammy Dentist has put me on Antibiotics & the instructions say "Do Not Consume Alcohol" in block capitals.
AAAAAHHHHHHH
It's ok for you lot being able to drink.
A certain Rammy Dentist has put me on Antibiotics & the instructions say "Do Not Consume Alcohol" in block capitals.
AAAAAHHHHHHH
Posted by: Syd on 6:27pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]james[/bold] wrote:
Far too many daily mail anti alcohol readers in here. Unlike the road on most friday nights and indeed school holiday nights, i find the rammy mile at easter to be populated by older more mature folk who like to drink in pubs, rather than on the streets in trackies and trainers, just there to have a good time. god knows where all these yobs are coming from, but i'd hazard a guess that the ones calling us good friday drinkers yobs are the miserable ones who like to read hello magazine, watch dancing on ice, complain and not get out very much. i'm pretty sure good friday does the economy of ramsbottom lots of good, the pubs will take loads of money compared to what they usually do. and if there is loads of glass and sick on the streets, your going to get your money worth out of your council tax when it gets cleaned. stop moaning you miserable gits.[/quote] James hope you're not referring to me fella as I like a beer as much as anyone. Not sure the wider economy of Rammy benefits. A few pub managers might make a bit of extra commission on food and the takeaways will do a bit more I suppose. To suggest that everything has been sweetness and light in Rammy on Good Fridays in recent years is nonsense. Anyway hope you get home in one piece and when you do throw up try and do it down a grid owd lad.
james wrote:
Far too many daily mail anti alcohol readers in here. Unlike the road on most friday nights and indeed school holiday nights, i find the rammy mile at easter to be populated by older more mature folk who like to drink in pubs, rather than on the streets in trackies and trainers, just there to have a good time. god knows where all these yobs are coming from, but i'd hazard a guess that the ones calling us good friday drinkers yobs are the miserable ones who like to read hello magazine, watch dancing on ice, complain and not get out very much. i'm pretty sure good friday does the economy of ramsbottom lots of good, the pubs will take loads of money compared to what they usually do. and if there is loads of glass and sick on the streets, your going to get your money worth out of your council tax when it gets cleaned. stop moaning you miserable gits.
James hope you're not referring to me fella as I like a beer as much as anyone. Not sure the wider economy of Rammy benefits. A few pub managers might make a bit of extra commission on food and the takeaways will do a bit more I suppose. To suggest that everything has been sweetness and light in Rammy on Good Fridays in recent years is nonsense. Anyway hope you get home in one piece and when you do throw up try and do it down a grid owd lad.
Posted by: DEB on 6:46pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]D.WISE[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]DEB[/bold] wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!![/quote] born in rammy then left,must be a yuppie now got enough monies too buy a house.[/quote] Never left Rammy & yes i bought my house - it's called working bloody hard!
D.WISE wrote:
DEB wrote:
I am born & bred in Rammy and unfortunately live on Bolton Rd West, we have come to dread Good Friday as all we get is drunken knobheads throwing themselves into our gardens, throwing up on the paths, smashing glasses & bottles all over the show, not to mention damage to our cars. Walking into Rammy Saturday morning will be a hop, skip & a jump over smashed glass, pools of sick & take away food. Good old Rammy - NOT!!
born in rammy then left,must be a yuppie now got enough monies too buy a house.
Never left Rammy & yes i bought my house - it's called working bloody hard!
Posted by: mummiebear, Rammy on 7:20pm Thu 20 Mar 08
I thought Easter was about Jesus....originally people of ramsbottom used to climb holcombe hill to signify jesus climbing the hill with the cross. The boozy bit came in when cans became readily available..and it's escalated from there. The comments on this forum just go to show the mentality of some folk....they havent got a notion about what Easter is all about! As usual it all boils down to booze and ignorance. Lets hope the weather tomorrow is just like it is today!
I thought Easter was about Jesus....originally people of ramsbottom used to climb holcombe hill to signify jesus climbing the hill with the cross. The boozy bit came in when cans became readily available..and it's escalated from there. The comments on this forum just go to show the mentality of some folk....they havent got a notion about what Easter is all about! As usual it all boils down to booze and ignorance. Lets hope the weather tomorrow is just like it is today!
Posted by: James, Bury on 7:58pm Thu 20 Mar 08
You are indeed correct, easter is abuot ignorance and booze, thats only if you are classing the ignorance the religion part?
You are indeed correct, easter is abuot ignorance and booze, thats only if you are classing the ignorance the religion part?
Posted by: davis, ramsbottom on 10:05pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote] thought Easter was about Jesus....originally people of ramsbottom used to climb holcombe hill to signify jesus climbing the hill with the cross. The boozy bit came in when cans became readily available..and it's escalated from there. The comments on this forum just go to show the mentality of some folk....they havent got a notion about what Easter is all about! As usual it all boils down to booze and ignorance. Lets hope the weather tomorrow is just like it is today! [quote]quote[/quote]
here, here!! I remember in the 60's when I would climb holcombe hill with my siblings and buy a fairy on a stick at the bottom, other things were available like monkeys on sticks and potato guns also stink bombs. we would then go home for a nice easter meal with relatives. (usually salad)unfortunately the alcohol side of things spoilt it for the traders at the bottom of the hill and they dont pitch their vans now. suppose thats modern day living!! I bet little kids would love it now.
thought Easter was about Jesus....originally people of ramsbottom used to climb holcombe hill to signify jesus climbing the hill with the cross. The boozy bit came in when cans became readily available..and it's escalated from there. The comments on this forum just go to show the mentality of some folk....they havent got a notion about what Easter is all about! As usual it all boils down to booze and ignorance. Lets hope the weather tomorrow is just like it is today! quote
here, here!! I remember in the 60's when I would climb holcombe hill with my siblings and buy a fairy on a stick at the bottom, other things were available like monkeys on sticks and potato guns also stink bombs. we would then go home for a nice easter meal with relatives. (usually salad)unfortunately the alcohol side of things spoilt it for the traders at the bottom of the hill and they dont pitch their vans now. suppose thats modern day living!! I bet little kids would love it now.
Posted by: black cap, behind the bar on 1:07am Fri 21 Mar 08
The price of adrink on fri at the HnH WILL BE OVER £3.00 A BOTTLE,if the old bill are there they should do him fo daylight robbery,no profit my backside,sorry deb re-you being a yuppie,just a bit of fun,will try and stay out of your garden.
The price of adrink on fri at the HnH WILL BE OVER £3.00 A BOTTLE,if the old bill are there they should do him fo daylight robbery,no profit my backside,sorry deb re-you being a yuppie,just a bit of fun,will try and stay out of your garden.
Posted by: peter jakes, ramsbottom on 10:01am Fri 21 Mar 08
THE LANDLORD OF THE HARE AND HOUNDS IS SO GREEDY THAT IF HE REALLY WANTED TO CLOSE ON GOOD FRIDAY THEN WHATS STOPPING HIM , I THINK THE REAL REASON IS THAT HE WONT BE ABLE TO GO ON HIS NORMAL 7 HOLIDAYS ABROAD A YEAR IF HE LOST THE TAKINGS ON GOOD FRIDAY . GREED ALWAYS WINS NO MATTER WHAT HE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE PEOPLE HE IS SELLING IS OVERPRICED BEER TO ,HE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF .
THE LANDLORD OF THE HARE AND HOUNDS IS SO GREEDY THAT IF HE REALLY WANTED TO CLOSE ON GOOD FRIDAY THEN WHATS STOPPING HIM , I THINK THE REAL REASON IS THAT HE WONT BE ABLE TO GO ON HIS NORMAL 7 HOLIDAYS ABROAD A YEAR IF HE LOST THE TAKINGS ON GOOD FRIDAY . GREED ALWAYS WINS NO MATTER WHAT HE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE PEOPLE HE IS SELLING IS OVERPRICED BEER TO ,HE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF .
Posted by: owen jones, holombe brook on 10:12am Fri 21 Mar 08
is the landlord of the hare and hounds so full of himself that he expects us to believe him when he claims he makes no profit on good friday , come on give us a break have you seen the car he owns ???? he profits from good friday every year and expects the people of ramsbottom to not to enjoy ourselves , i bet he is smiling when his tills are ringing from the same people he likes to complain about , talk about double stadards .
is the landlord of the hare and hounds so full of himself that he expects us to believe him when he claims he makes no profit on good friday , come on give us a break have you seen the car he owns ???? he profits from good friday every year and expects the people of ramsbottom to not to enjoy ourselves , i bet he is smiling when his tills are ringing from the same people he likes to complain about , talk about double stadards .
Posted by: kylie fitsimons, ramsbottom on 11:32am Fri 21 Mar 08
I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ENJOY YOURSELF NOW AND THEN OR IS IT JUST WORK AND PAY BILLS AND TAXES AND KEEP QUIET , THE AMOUNT OF COUNCIL TAX I AHVE TO PAY EACH MONTH FOR LITTLE SERVICE BACK IS A DISGRACE AND GOOD FRIDAY SHOULD GIVE BURY COUNCIL SOMETHING TO DO BY CLEANING UP THE MESS AS THAY NEVER DO MUCH DURING THE REST OF THE YEAR .
I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ENJOY YOURSELF NOW AND THEN OR IS IT JUST WORK AND PAY BILLS AND TAXES AND KEEP QUIET , THE AMOUNT OF COUNCIL TAX I AHVE TO PAY EACH MONTH FOR LITTLE SERVICE BACK IS A DISGRACE AND GOOD FRIDAY SHOULD GIVE BURY COUNCIL SOMETHING TO DO BY CLEANING UP THE MESS AS THAY NEVER DO MUCH DURING THE REST OF THE YEAR .
Posted by: Charles Darwen, Manchester on 11:47pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]mummiebear[/bold] wrote:
I thought Easter was about Jesus....originally people of ramsbottom used to climb holcombe hill to signify jesus climbing the hill with the cross. The boozy bit came in when cans became readily available..and it's escalated from there. The comments on this forum just go to show the mentality of some folk....they havent got a notion about what Easter is all about! As usual it all boils down to booze and ignorance. Lets hope the weather tomorrow is just like it is today! [/quote] Who cares about Jesus? Easter is a tradition. Follow a man made religion if you like. Religion is for the weak minded, there is not one good reason to beleive in religion and many good reasons for not believing in religion.
mummiebear wrote:
I thought Easter was about Jesus....originally people of ramsbottom used to climb holcombe hill to signify jesus climbing the hill with the cross. The boozy bit came in when cans became readily available..and it's escalated from there. The comments on this forum just go to show the mentality of some folk....they havent got a notion about what Easter is all about! As usual it all boils down to booze and ignorance. Lets hope the weather tomorrow is just like it is today!
Who cares about Jesus? Easter is a tradition. Follow a man made religion if you like. Religion is for the weak minded, there is not one good reason to beleive in religion and many good reasons for not believing in religion.
Posted by: Beetham Bertie, City centre Manchester on 12:05am Sat 22 Mar 08
What a great day, really enjoyed coming up to Holcombe. Good food, good beer, nice people. A highlight and certainly one of the nicest parts of north Manchester. Can't wait to do it all again next year.
What a great day, really enjoyed coming up to Holcombe. Good food, good beer, nice people. A highlight and certainly one of the nicest parts of north Manchester. Can't wait to do it all again next year.
Posted by: Chappers, Greenmount on 2:21am Sat 22 Mar 08
Your welcome back any time Bertie, nice to see plenty of Man U fans today as well. You are always sure of a warm welcome from the Bury Red Devils.
Your welcome back any time Bertie, nice to see plenty of Man U fans today as well. You are always sure of a warm welcome from the Bury Red Devils.
Posted by: sarah, Rawtenstall on 9:41am Sun 23 Mar 08
The Rammy mile is great fun on Good Friday and the Hare and Hounds is the best pub in Ramsbottom.
The Rammy mile is great fun on Good Friday and the Hare and Hounds is the best pub in Ramsbottom.
Posted by: Chappers, Greenmount on 12:54pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Only that the Hare and Hounds is in Holcombe NOT in Ramsbottom, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only that the Hare and Hounds is in Holcombe NOT in Ramsbottom, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amy, ramsbottom on 1:44pm Sun 23 Mar 08
£4 per bottle of beer in the Hare and Hounds (well outside actually)absolute daylight robbery. Serves him right there was hardly anyone there. So much fuss made before the event I think most people avoided it. Only 6 holidays this year then cos he will have to pay the bill for the portaloos etc.
£4 per bottle of beer in the Hare and Hounds (well outside actually)absolute daylight robbery. Serves him right there was hardly anyone there. So much fuss made before the event I think most people avoided it. Only 6 holidays this year then cos he will have to pay the bill for the portaloos etc.
Posted by: Geoff, Rammy on 6:18am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote]Only that the Hare and Hounds is in Holcombe NOT in Ramsbottom, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]
Chappers.... H&H is actually in Holcombe Brook NOT Holcombe
Only that the Hare and Hounds is in Holcombe NOT in Ramsbottom, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chappers.... H&H is actually in Holcombe Brook NOT Holcombe
Posted by: Chappers, Holcombe on 1:00am Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Geoff[/bold] wrote:
[quote]Only that the Hare and Hounds is in Holcombe NOT in Ramsbottom, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote] Chappers.... H&H is actually in Holcombe Brook NOT Holcombe[/quote] I wondered why the carpets were so soggy, thanks for clearing that up Geoff. Are you the Geoff in the Hare who got his willy caught on the fruit machine last Friday night. If so you are a good sport you had the pub in uproar for over an hour. i haven't laughed so much for years.
Geoff wrote:
Only that the Hare and Hounds is in Holcombe NOT in Ramsbottom, Sarah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chappers.... H&H is actually in Holcombe Brook NOT Holcombe
I wondered why the carpets were so soggy, thanks for clearing that up Geoff. Are you the Geoff in the Hare who got his willy caught on the fruit machine last Friday night. If so you are a good sport you had the pub in uproar for over an hour. i haven't laughed so much for years.
Posted by: Merlin, The Voice of Reason, Ramsbottom on 1:02pm Mon 31 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Beetham Bertie[/bold] wrote:
What a great day, really enjoyed coming up to Holcombe. Good food, good beer, nice people. A highlight and certainly one of the nicest parts of north Manchester. Can\'t wait to do it all again next year. [/quote] Ramsbottom is not North Manchester.
It is, however, North of Manchester.
There is a huge difference.
Beetham Bertie wrote:
What a great day, really enjoyed coming up to Holcombe. Good food, good beer, nice people. A highlight and certainly one of the nicest parts of north Manchester. Can\'t wait to do it all again next year.
Ramsbottom is not North Manchester.
It is, however, North of Manchester.
There is a huge difference.
Posted by: Steve, Ramsbottom on 3:46pm Tue 1 Apr 08
To avoid any more confusion the Hare and Hounds location is in Holcombe Brook,which is itself in the District of Ramsbottom.So to Chappers and Geoff,Sarah was correct-the Hare and Hounds is offically in Ramsbottom.It also has a Ramsbottom telephone code 01706-82 and an offical Post Office Ramsbottom address.
To avoid any more confusion the Hare and Hounds location is in Holcombe Brook,which is itself in the District of Ramsbottom.So to Chappers and Geoff,Sarah was correct-the Hare and Hounds is offically in Ramsbottom.It also has a Ramsbottom telephone code 01706-82 and an offical Post Office Ramsbottom address.
Posted by: Chappers, Holcombe on 1:50am Thu 3 Apr 08
Steve don't be a such a tw@t ! it's Holcombe not Ramsbottom.
Isn't Ramsbottom where the fellas marry their own cousins and sisters, bloody inbreds?
Steve don't be a such a tw@t ! it's Holcombe not Ramsbottom.
Isn't Ramsbottom where the fellas marry their own cousins and sisters, bloody inbreds?
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