geared Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lol I didn't stay for the light turning on because we were off to a friends for tea and it is not something that interests me but I thought that there was loads and loads to see and do with the fair and the Christmas markets in town. Our toddler loved seeing all the lit up attractions and so many people in town. If the council spend big money on it people complain, if it isnt as good as last year people complain even if the cost has gone down. Surely with so many fairs rides and market stalls the council will recoup some if the money. There were lots and lots of staff out and about stewarding and giving directions. Also a good selection of cartoon characters in the free Meet and greet wandering around near the winter gardens. Our friends Toddler had a whale of a time, and being a free event it was pretty decent really. The stage and the 'music' was a waste of time though, I really don't think anyone gives a toss when they wheel out some X-Factor wash-out to press the on button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detetcive Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Anyone know how long it is until Christmas? Is it still about FIVE WEEKS? Quite - and it's not winter for a while either. Which numpties even go to things like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHRemovals Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 its been slated everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon&emma Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Quite - and it's not winter for a while either. Which numpties even go to things like this? People with or without kids who love the festive season. Hum bug to you sir !! Edited November 21, 2016 by jon&emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Clearly the organisers don't care a jot for anyone who attended. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-38069178 Organisers of a festive event described as "an absolutely disgusting mud bath" say people will not be given refunds. In a statement, co-organiser Shaun Hogg said: "To clarify there will be no refunds given. "Again we would like to apologise to anyone disgruntled due to wet conditions, we can promise and reassure you we are doing our upmost best to make improvements to our next event in December." I wonder if anyone is stupid enough to go along next time?? Aimée O'Gara wrote on Facebook: "I just can't believe you knew that the event wasn't 'ready' or at its best and you still charged us £7 each to get in." Many also said muddy conditions were not the main problem. Mark Hudson wrote: "Why do you think we are all complaining about the mud, we know you cant manage the weather, what most are upset about is the extremely high entrance charge to go to a fun fair. That wasnt to do with the weather that was simply ripping people off!" Jo Turner described the event as "a funfair, two sheds and a marquee on a field". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassett one Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 it was nothing to do with the weather it was rubbish don't go is my advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungalow Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 The field was like a swamp on Monday when I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs-b Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) It wasn't run by the show ground. They rented it out. There was a post on FB by the mayor of bakewell apologising about the catastrophe and saying 'it wasn't me' sort of statement. I'll see if I can post a link. I nearly booked a stall but at £240 a pop I didn't. Soooo glad I didn't. https://www.facebook.com/helen.froggatt.376?ref=ts&fref=ts I am posting this as Mayor of Bakewell. I would like everyone who visited the Winter Wonderland in Bakewell at the weekend to know that the event was nothing to do with Bakewell Town Council or the businesses in the town. It was a private event that we had no control over or consultation with. That said I would like to apologise to you all and hope you will come back to visit our beautiful town. Edited November 23, 2016 by debs-b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothschild Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I am so wishing that I hadn't pre-booked 4 adult tickets for December 10th now. It's supposed to be a special day out for four of us but maybe I did the wrong thing. I hope not but it's too late now. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassett one Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 i hope it was true and paypal refunded the fees to people and I hope the mayor does all he can to stop this happening again,does he have control in anyway for the licences for this event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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