Topic ID 1108
I see that Wiggintons have put up their moving raindeers (mid-November, is that the normal time?) and we have that blue thing in O2. Any other lights gone up recently?
Reply ID 12595
Slightly out of the Hertford area but my sister's neighbours in Waltham Cross had theirs up on October 22nd.
Reply ID 12602
There is a house on the edge of Sele Farm, one of the last houses in Hertford on the B1000, that usually puts its lights up in November, but I haven't been past recently to see if they are there yet.
Reply ID 12604
The house at the bottom of Port Hill has still got their lights up from last Christmas. Does this count?
Reply ID 12657
I wonder if 'local celebrity' Jade Goody will be turning on Hertford's Christmas lights this year? [:D]
Reply ID 12664
quote:Sorry, very boring - had to settle for Santa.
I wonder if 'local celebrity' Jade Goody will be turning on Hertford's Christmas lights this year?
Reply ID 12675
quote:Well, I hope he is careful where he parks his sleigh or the parking attendants will pounce.
Originally posted by sloopjohnbquote:Sorry, very boring - had to settle for Santa.
I wonder if 'local celebrity' Jade Goody will be turning on Hertford's Christmas lights this year?
Reply ID 12835
quote:Where does a parking attendant park when they go to work [;)]
Originally posted by Ray_by_the_Beanequote:Well, I hope he is careful where he parks his sleigh or the parking attendants will pounce.
Originally posted by sloopjohnbquote:Sorry, very boring - had to settle for Santa.
I wonder if 'local celebrity' Jade Goody will be turning on Hertford's Christmas lights this year?
Reply ID 12836
There are 2 flats in flemming Cresent that have Christmas lights up!
Reply ID 12838
The lights (and nodding reindeer) are out along the front of the shops on the Avenue in Bengeo.
Reply ID 12891
The tree is up in Salisbury Square! Not the best move in my opinion. There was loads of problems last year with the lights being nicked and damage to the tree. Putting it up this early almost guarentees it'll be a wreck by December. It's a bit small as well. Maybe its a decoy to get the tree bashing out of any ASBO's system before the REAL tree comes along! [:)]
Reply ID 12892
Outside The White Hart as well - that's just asking for trouble!
Reply ID 12897
quote:When will they ever learn? Although where is there a good site? Maybe an ideal site for at least a temp CCTV over the Crimle Sesson at least. Though not to be plonked like a fairy on top of the tree [;)]
Originally posted by Steve
Outside The White Hart as well - that's just asking for trouble!
Reply ID 12900
First the good news. This is not the tree we expected, being about ten foot less than ordered. Hopefully replaced before the lights arrive. There is nowhere else in town this will go. Three options. 1. Parliament Square - for everything you say about Salisbury Square say this one with trumps. 2. Castle Gates - unfortunately conflicts with Garden of Remembrance. 3. By Samuel Stone - the pit is so close to the pavement the tree would be safer in the middle of the road. I and a few others have looked at so many options. It comes down to Salisbury Square. The town deserves a tree = it will go where everyone can get the best from it and if it doesn't go where it has traditionally gone for the last 20 years then the yobs have won. Not my style. See last December's Mercury. Apparrently the first time the word 'goolies' was printed in that august organ. The tree will be replaced, then lights will go up and Big brother will be watching. And if I have my way this year, anyone trying to steal the lights or trash the tree will end up in court minus goolies.
Reply ID 12907
where do all these ASBO's come from? Hertford is such a nice town by day, but at night, it's as if truck-loads of chavs are dropped off in town. Don't get me started on those little sh!ts that bomb around town in gangs on their hairdryer-engined scooters. Anyone with a hooded top should be banned from going within 200 meters of the xmas tree, therefore keeping them out of the town cente.
Reply ID 12909
quote:and said goolies would be sprayed in silver and gold and displayed on the tree as a deterrent [}:)]
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
And if I have my way this year, anyone trying to steal the lights or trash the tree will end up in court minus goolies.
Reply ID 12912
[:D][:D]absolutely rolling on the floor laughing at this thread - mainly for the goolies sections!!! [:D][:D]
Reply ID 12923
Woke up this morning to see the little tree being chopped down and replaced! Wish I'd got a photo of it before it went, it did look very amusing. [:D]
Reply ID 12927
I'm sure somebody would have taken a picture of it, if it's as small as people make out.
Reply ID 13112
Here's a question for SloopJohn; [?] Any idea why the Christmas Lights on the corner of Maidenhead St and Bull Plain are left on after they are installed? The same thing happened last year. I'm not complaining, they look very nice from my flat, I'm just curious why it happens to these specific lights. I also think it detracts slighltly from the big xmas lights 'turn-on' if half the lights are already lit.[:D] ..and for everyone's information, the elves are currently decorating the tree in salisbury square. [:)]
Reply ID 13116
Lights went up last night in town.
Reply ID 13123
quote:No![?] Noticed that one is still on in Fore Street. I think that happened last year as well. When you go round the town with lighting engineers etc etc and everyone tells you that everyone is hunky dory and come the turn on they are not, you are not best pleased. Most of the lighting in place apart from the tree - small problem with switch but it will be all right on the night. BTW it is not actually possible to turn on all the lights at the same time. Well, it is but you have to tweak the national grid a bit. Alternatively you have to have a host of small people with radios standing by each of the power points with radios ready to throw the switch when advised. This is how its done in the West End and why it sometimes goes very wrong. Battery goes flat, lorry passes by at wrong moment drowning out reception, switch don't work etc etc. Nothing so sophisticated in Hertford. We set all the timing switches for the same time so that none come on together and then turn on the christmas tree lights. I will be the one with the spare bulbs on Saturday afternoon.
Any idea why the Christmas Lights on the corner of Maidenhead St and Bull Plain are left on after they are installed? The same thing happened last year.
Reply ID 13127
When is the Grand switch on then? Is it this Saturday Afternoon? I'll make sure I'm at home to capture it all.
Reply ID 13132
3.30pm Salisbury square. Jeremy at the White Hart doing the music and the mulled wine; Jody who does the farmers market also doing a hog roast, Mercury bus round the corner and Tesco supplying the sweets.
Reply ID 13133
quote:Tesco!!???[}:)][}:)]
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
3.30pm Salisbury square. Jeremy at the White Hart doing the music and the mulled wine; Jody who does the farmers market also doing a hog roast, Mercury bus round the corner and Tesco supplying the sweets.
Reply ID 13139
What sort of sweets? Sweeties (as in suckable and chewy things) or desserts?
Reply ID 13141
Is it Saturday or Sunday?
Reply ID 13142
Credit where credits due chaps (and chapesses). I kid you not. Sweets - such as Celebrations and Quality Street by courtesy of Tesco. I asked and was given. Sometimes its as simple as that. And Ewoowar - its saturday!!
Reply ID 13143
quote:Always told not to take sweets from strangers - but I know Tesco [:D]
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
Credit where credits due chaps (and chapesses). I kid you not. Sweets - such as Celebrations and Quality Street by courtesy of Tesco. I asked and was given. Sometimes its as simple as that. And Ewoowar - its saturday!!
Reply ID 13171
I agree Farrow&Farrow Tesco..... [}:)]! and even worse free Nestle products........ [}:)][}:)] So what are Farrow&Farrow doing? free cheese and biscuits I hope [;)]
Reply ID 13190
Good to see Father Christmas arriving on a nice traditional sledge.... <cough cough>. Good to see Hertford busy, took us a while to find a seat in Café Nero! So whilst waiting enjoy a hog roast barm cake....was rather yummy!
Reply ID 13199
I think sneering at Tesco's generosity supporting a community event is uncalled for. Going back to the original title of this thread, I think I have won the Christmas Lights Top Trumps with the display I spotted today on Cranborne Close (Hornsmill). Words fail me. It's worth a detour for anyone who uses the Lower Hatfield Road. [:)]
Reply ID 13211
There is quite an effort on Gosselin Road as well.
Reply ID 13215
If i could have transported the Old Barge directly into Salisbury Square I would have been well happy. A bit over the top this yesr but Folly island looks really bright, colourful and well... Christmassy.[8D]
Reply ID 13384
Before anyone else comments the lights are going out all over hertford. Or in my case, not at all. Somewhere between Piggotts and Highways there is someone who knows the answer and it is not me. I am sure the timing, not to mention the power will be fully restored to normal before they have to come down.[:I]
Reply ID 13390
Sele Farm is starting to humm as you walk around. Hawthron close, Farm Close and Holly Croft to name a few!
Reply ID 13495
Hair Line II. Considering their usual window display their festive offering is spectacular.
Reply ID 13503
It is every year,pity about the Dentist window, cannot even get the Rugga or soccer scores, I stood there 4 ages.