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So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year. |
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"they are great, usually the smell of the the mulled wine is fantastic
And they do knoblochbrot which just make me laugh cos it has the word knob in it  "
What is it? |
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"15th November - 22nd December 
are we going for some mulled wine eves???
Anyone fancy it this Saturday? I'm down there for work but I'm sure I can skive for an hour "
Would love to, but I have a date with the killers |
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"Sweet as brum is only a 30min train journey away from my mums wooop
You busy on Saturday? Have car and can find train stations.  "
sadly i wont be up in the midlands til the 14th december |
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"Sweet as brum is only a 30min train journey away from my mums wooop
You busy on Saturday? Have car and can find train stations. "
If the same as last year it extended past new street almost down to moor street station. |
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"Sweet as brum is only a 30min train journey away from my mums wooop
You busy on Saturday? Have car and can find train stations.
sadly i wont be up in the midlands til the 14th december"
Will have to check my diary for that.  |
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"So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year. "
Lincoln does a good Christmas market if still on. They got a small market at merry he'll by ice rink  |
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I am making my first trip to Birmingham market on Friday  ... Really looking forward to all the sights n smells.
I especially love the mushrooms, potatoes and garlic sauce ... and all the warm alcohol of varying flavours
As I am only 20 min on bus away it would be rude not to go a few times lol |
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Went to the one in Bath, and found it to be interesting.
The merchandise on offer were not to my taste, and I found them very expensive.
Ate my way around the food stores, great fun.  |
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"15th November - 22nd December
are we going for some mulled wine eves???
Anyone fancy it this Saturday? I'm down there for work but I'm sure I can skive for an hour "
what time you thinking i got someone coming to see me but might be able to come along |
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"15th November - 22nd December
are we going for some mulled wine eves???
Anyone fancy it this Saturday? I'm down there for work but I'm sure I can skive for an hour
what time you thinking i got someone coming to see me but might be able to come along "
Not sure yet, possibly morning. |
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"Am off to the one in Manchester on the 24th November, go mainly for the atmosphere and the food and drink "
First time at the Manchester one for me, can't believe I've never been |
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"15th November - 22nd December
are we going for some mulled wine eves???
Yup!!!!!!!!!!
fancy a trip one weekend?? X"
I do, I do.....can't do this sat though as am off to see some prancing ponies then thinking of going to the bbb on Sunday....but def up for a trip to the market |
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"Am off to the one in Manchester on the 24th November, go mainly for the atmosphere and the food and drink
First time at the Manchester one for me, can't believe I've never been "
Well worth it, take comfy shoes and money lol x |
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I enjoy walking round the Leeds German market at Christmas, but apart from a pair of fingerless gloves, I've only ever bought a big sausage
I do love the hustle and bustle of them though and it makes me feel all Christmasy |
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Im going to belguim for a week to do the christmas markets, where going to the big one in brussels, ive never been to one before (out of this country) and i really cant wait. We go the first week it opens, think its about 2km long, with ice skating rings, chalets, everywhere lit up, im excited about it.
Lincoln used to have a fantastic market but its not so good now |
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"Am off to the one in Manchester on the 24th November, go mainly for the atmosphere and the food and drink
First time at the Manchester one for me, can't believe I've never been "
Manchester is always a good fair, pursue the town hall, but is spreading itself a but thin and over too many streets now.
Cardiff has also had a good fair going and ice rink and pleasure rides 
I'll be going along the Chester fayre myself in a couple of weeks, perhaps before the Chester social
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"Im going to belguim for a week to do the christmas markets, where going to the big one in brussels, ive never been to one before (out of this country) and i really cant wait. We go the first week it opens, think its about 2km long, with ice skating rings, chalets, everywhere lit up, im excited about it.
Lincoln used to have a fantastic market but its not so good now"
If you get to Brugge, go to the Ice Sculptures on the square outside the railway station, really is worth a visit, but wrap up warm |
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"So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year. "
Try and get to Berlin for their Christmas Fair. It is brilliant, loads to see, eat and drink! |
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"I enjoy walking round the Leeds German market at Christmas, but apart from a pair of fingerless gloves, I've only ever bought a big sausage
I do love the hustle and bustle of them though and it makes me feel all Christmasy "
That's all I buy to haha |
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"Pork and I went to see one while we were in Rome, it was fabulous, baubles hand made of every kind and beautiful detailed Nativity sets, Would loved to have brought one of those home, but unfortunately it was far to beg and expensive..... Well worth a visit if you are over there this time of year..... "
"Big not Beg" |
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"So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year. "
I go to the winter wonderland at Hyde park every year, German markets, food stalls, fun fair, plus Jamie Oliver has take away stall there last year too, ice rink. Great day, fully recommend visiting, plus there's Oxford street right across the road for extra shopping facilities |
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"went to the one in Oxford last year..was nice not massive but nice for a wander round and a glass or two..fancy going to Bath's one this year, got to convince hubby tho..."
Bath one is good, went there last year, and to London following week for theirs |
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"Sweet as brum is only a 30min train journey away from my mums wooop
You busy on Saturday? Have car and can find train stations.
If the same as last year it extended past new street almost down to moor street station. "
do you mean snow hill station? |
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The ones abroad are pretty much the same as the ones they have here - mostly a load of old tatt that seems like a good idea to buy when ur half cut on hot wine
Stollen tho mmmmmmmm now ur talking
and Pannetone too
I am very Euro friendly when it comes to cake |
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"The ones abroad are pretty much the same as the ones they have here - mostly a load of old tatt that seems like a good idea to buy when ur half cut on hot wine
Stollen tho mmmmmmmm now ur talking
and Pannetone too
I am very Euro friendly when it comes to cake "
Theres a stall at Manchester that sells strudel, ridiculously expensive, but soooooooooooooo good. I relate it to buying desssert in a good restaurant, then it doesn't seem as bad |
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"The ones abroad are pretty much the same as the ones they have here - mostly a load of old tatt that seems like a good idea to buy when ur half cut on hot wine
Stollen tho mmmmmmmm now ur talking
and Pannetone too
I am very Euro friendly when it comes to cake
Theres a stall at Manchester that sells strudel, ridiculously expensive, but soooooooooooooo good. I relate it to buying desssert in a good restaurant, then it doesn't seem as bad"
I swear it is your mission in life to talk me into being one of them blokes ya see who can only wear jogging bottoms and shop in Cotton Traders !
I'm gonna start a rumour that ur a feeder |
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"The ones abroad are pretty much the same as the ones they have here - mostly a load of old tatt that seems like a good idea to buy when ur half cut on hot wine
Stollen tho mmmmmmmm now ur talking
and Pannetone too
I am very Euro friendly when it comes to cake
Theres a stall at Manchester that sells strudel, ridiculously expensive, but soooooooooooooo good. I relate it to buying desssert in a good restaurant, then it doesn't seem as bad
I swear it is your mission in life to talk me into being one of them blokes ya see who can only wear jogging bottoms and shop in Cotton Traders !
I'm gonna start a rumour that ur a feeder "
Oh I can lead you into food temptation |
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"So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year.
I go to the winter wonderland at Hyde park every year, German markets, food stalls, fun fair, plus Jamie Oliver has take away stall there last year too, ice rink. Great day, fully recommend visiting, plus there's Oxford street right across the road for extra shopping facilities"
Went to the Hyde Park one a couple of years ago. Never again. Too expensive. Very crowded. Went on a nice cold day but the ice rink had a layer of water on top of the ice, don't know why as it had rained and there hadn't been a thaw. Odd. One of my friends got 'dipped' by a pickpocket & lost her purse. |
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"So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year.
I go to the winter wonderland at Hyde park every year, German markets, food stalls, fun fair, plus Jamie Oliver has take away stall there last year too, ice rink. Great day, fully recommend visiting, plus there's Oxford street right across the road for extra shopping facilities
Went to the Hyde Park one a couple of years ago. Never again. Too expensive. Very crowded. Went on a nice cold day but the ice rink had a layer of water on top of the ice, don't know why as it had not rained and there hadn't been a thaw. Odd. One of my friends got 'dipped' by a pickpocket & lost her purse. "
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"So...it's nearly time for the annual German market in Birmingham. I go every year for bratwurst and gluwein....Ummmmmm
However, I do find the stalls are all a bit samey and never really buy anything.
Does anyone else go to a good Christmas fayre? I'd quite like to go to one abroad one year.
I go to the winter wonderland at Hyde park every year, German markets, food stalls, fun fair, plus Jamie Oliver has take away stall there last year too, ice rink. Great day, fully recommend visiting, plus there's Oxford street right across the road for extra shopping facilities
Went to the Hyde Park one a couple of years ago. Never again. Too expensive. Very crowded. Went on a nice cold day but the ice rink had a layer of water on top of the ice, don't know why as it had rained and there hadn't been a thaw. Odd. One of my friends got 'dipped' by a pickpocket & lost her purse. "
I like the crowds, adds to the spirit of the atmosphere, pick pocketing is rife at all German markets, London is no exception.
No idea what happened to the ice rink though lol |
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"Im going to belguim for a week to do the christmas markets, where going to the big one in brussels, ive never been to one before (out of this country) and i really cant wait. We go the first week it opens, think its about 2km long, with ice skating rings, chalets, everywhere lit up, im excited about it.
Lincoln used to have a fantastic market but its not so good now
If you get to Brugge, go to the Ice Sculptures on the square outside the railway station, really is worth a visit, but wrap up warm"
Not going to brugge this time as we always go, going to antwerp instead for the day |
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Slight change of subject, but in response to the high prices charged at Christmas Fairs and Christmas Markets...
Stall and Stand prices are incredibly expensive, our stand at the Exeter Christmas Fair at Westpoint last year cost us £1120 + Vat for Three days.
Bath is £105 + Vat per day for a 50 sq foot pitch this year.
Then if you have to pay someone to man the stand or stall the cost is increased even more.
All of this is reflected in prices charged on the stall or stand
The people who make the real money are the organisers of these events....and the councils involved |
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