Just for fun: With Bates Gun shop now sold, what would the forum like to see on the Market Square?

[markpa12003]

It's looking very nice.

 

[United57]

Small bars selling beer. Thankfully we are going back to the good old days.

 

[Gramaisc]

It occurred to me that there is even a small raised stage area available for outside performances - behind the pigeon here.

 

[basil]

There has been espionage....

Timber from Bishop ?....

 

[Sir BoD]

Timber from Bishop ?....

And a few refreshments from the cellar judging by the bottle tops in the second photograph.

 

[Gramaisc]

There is an official rumour of imminent opening......

 

[PeterD]

I really hope its open tomorrow, off out with my good lady and well, gin, beer, thats a recipe I like.

 

[tek-monkey]

Looks nearly ready, or rather did when I last went past. Hoping its tomorrow!

 

[1JKz]

I hope it's open Saturday, I've a plan on popping there then!

It's gonna be ramma jamma, eh?

 

[Gramaisc]

I hope it's open Saturday, I've a plan on popping there then!

It's gonna be ramma jamma, eh?

 

[proactive]

Quite.

 

[1JKz]

Any news, updates?

I want to drown my sorrows in Stafford tomorrow and this is on the list of places to visit.

 

[tek-monkey]

Looking positive for tomorrow, not tonight though.

 

[The Hawk]

4pm to 9.30pm today.

 

[tek-monkey]

On it!

 

[PeterD]

Well, how was it?

 

[Floss]

It was very good! Popped in for quick one, more seating inside than I thought there would be.

 

[tek-monkey]

Yup, very nice indeed!

 

[darben]

Well, how was it?

Awesome!

It's going to be a real asset to the town, a lot bigger than I thought it would be and has two rooms at the back, it has a really cosy atmosphere.

 

[Gramaisc]

Loving the 'Poddy' reference!

Know its gone down in the anals of forum history, alongside his prison wall Xmas gifts (It was Shrewbury, not Stafford! Ed ) But as someone who witnessed his protest in the square, and the resultant blood and the pasty expression on the legends face as the Fireman cut him free! it is particularly humorous!

A true Legend, and if they don't name the boozer No7 they should call it Poddies!

http://austeritygrub.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/poddys-ear-was-here.html

Shame they are not doing food! I won't charge for the menu recommendations!

Bloody hell! I've found this.

"I've only had one buffalo."

https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-poacher-1974-online