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Thread #153096 Message #3584531
Posted By: Noreen
16-Dec-13 - 08:44 AM
Thread Name: To visit The Sheffield Carol Pubs or not
Subject: RE: To visit The Sheffield Carol Pubs or not
Had a wonderful sing at the Royal, Dungworth yesterday, though we were still outside when the singing started.
Last time I went it was the case that you had to get there early to get a seat- now you have to get there early to get in at all. Several people left as they didn't like standing like sardines, and one fainter was carried out... so this particular session may not suit everyone.
We did eventually manage to make our way to the bar to support our hosts! (I didn't like the handwritten signs up everywhere though saying that tap water costs £1, same as bottled water- this is actually illegal where alcohol is sold.)
As GUEST 12 Dec 13 - 08:20 PM says, as long as visitors join in, in the spirit of the tradition, we are adding to and supporting its continuation. My children, who came with me for the first time, were mightily impressed with the pub full of enthusiastic chorus singing, and want to do more of this. :)