ob1kanobe0 Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Nishil Saujani, co-organiser of the South Asian arts and culture festival Leicester Belgrave Mela, described the city as "the hub of culture in the UK". He said: "Leicester is a multi-cultural city and we've got such a great variety of events from Mela, to the Caribbean Carnival to the Special Olympics which bring all the cultures together." http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news...il/article.html He forgot the main and most important culture, the English culture. If you're going to sell Leicester in cultural terms, you've got to mention the majority culture, else whats the point. Hey bafta, come to Leicester because of our minority things. Ched, Yann, play for city because we've got Levi Porter and James Wesolowski in our squad.
Edmund Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Ched, Yann, play for city because we've got Levi Porter and James Wesolowski in our squad. He said: "Leicester is a multi-cultural city and we've got such a great variety of events from Mela, to the Caribbean Carnival to the Special Olympics which bring all the cultures together."http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news...il/article.html Since when has being disabled been a culture
Dr The Singh Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Nishil Saujani, co-organiser of the South Asian arts and culture festival Leicester Belgrave Mela, described the city as "the hub of culture in the UK".He said: "Leicester is a multi-cultural city and we've got such a great variety of events from Mela, to the Caribbean Carnival to the Special Olympics which bring all the cultures together." http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news...il/article.html He forgot the main and most important culture, the English culture. If you're going to sell Leicester in cultural terms, you've got to mention the majority culture, else whats the point. Hey bafta, come to Leicester because of our minority things. Ched, Yann, play for city because we've got Levi Porter and James Wesolowski in our squad. Exactly, Liverpool is nowhere as multicutural, but has alot of british culture and arts associated with it, and that's the reason why city won't win!! Although, I would like to see it win, just for the investment and money the title would bring to our city!!
Lillehamring Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 we are talking about the city that: - closed down an undersized theatre just to build...an overpriced, undersized theatre - bulldozed one of it's final remaining city centre cinemas to build an access road - has abandoned the pheonix arts - failed to protect many small music venues such as 'the charlotte' 'the magazine', the nags head and star', the one on charles street and the one next to the railway station - offered no assistance to 'the musician', which was mercifully saved by it's punters - has seemingly abandoned most of the niche museums - lost all major cinema facilities to out of town sites (ok now one has returned) - bulldozed the only city centre bowling alley to build flats and shops ...the list goes on, it is a credit to those people in leicester that continue to plough a cultural trail in a city that is culturally barren. leicester's multiculturality is perhaps it's one saving grace, but even then the so-called cultural jewel, the alledged golden mile is, let's face it, a collection of clothes and jewellery shops - hardly throbbing cultural dynamism, is it. leicester is a city of many cultures, but a city of culture, not in a million years
ob1kanobe0 Posted 16 July 2009 Author Posted 16 July 2009 Its cultured alright, but not integrated culture. How many asians watch city?
Edmund Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Why do I get a sudden urge to eat a Kobe steak when I see your username hmmmmmmm kobe
ob1kanobe0 Posted 16 July 2009 Author Posted 16 July 2009 Why do I get a sudden urge to eat a Kobe steak when I see your username hmmmmmmm kobe That looks delicious, thin layer of cheese, some lovely sauce, mamamia sandwidged in some freshly baked bread with 3% fat.
Ultra Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 we are talking about the city that:- closed down an undersized theatre just to build...an overpriced, undersized theatre [which you've probably never seen, so can't compare] - bulldozed one of it's final remaining city centre cinemas to build an access road [it was shut anyway] - has abandoned the pheonix arts - [not true - it's reopening in November at a larger, ultra-modern venue] - failed to protect many small music venues such as 'the charlotte' 'the magazine', the nags head and star', the one on charles street and the one next to the railway station [so we're expected to bail out EVERY failing pub or business in the city?] - offered no assistance to 'the musician', which was mercifully saved by it's punters [maybe it didn't need assistance anyway] - has seemingly abandoned most of the niche museums [give ONE example of where that's happened] - lost all major cinema facilities to out of town sites (ok now one has returned) [so what about the 12-screen multiplex in Highcross then?] - bulldozed the only city centre bowling alley to build flats and shops [horror! - will the kids EVER forgive us for such an unspeakable atrocity?] ...the list goes on, it is a credit to those people in leicester that continue to plough a cultural trail in a city that is culturally barren. Because Oslo is so cutting-edge, such a shining example to the rest of Europe Now let's look at the other side of the coin: 1) Kasabian. 2) The Way, a venue which has successfully hosted both England and Brazil matches. 3) The National Space Centre, the best centre of its type in Europe. 4) The biggest Diwali festival outside India. 5) Two expanding, internationally-acclaimed universities. 6) Leicester Market, one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. 7) The Comedy Festival. 8) Sporting diversity and success - which earned us the 2008 European City of Sport Award. 9) Radio 1's One Big Sunday - which drew over 100000 people to Victoria Park 3 years on the trot. 10) Summer Sundae - which has earned the city international recognition. 11) The first-ever BBC local radio station. 12) The first-ever children's local radio station. 13) Regeneration of the West End/Narborough Road. 14) Welford Road, soon to become the biggest purpose-built club rugby ground in the UK. 15) Sue Townsend. 16) The planned youth hub at the site of the former Haymarket Theatre. 17) The SkyCycle Ride taking place in the city on 30 August. 18) The Special Olympics - in terms of those taking part and watching, the biggest sporting event the East Midlands has ever seen. 19) The only East Midlands city to stage both Cricket and Rugby World Cup matches. 20) The Caribbean Carnival - one of the biggest community festivals outside London.
Flynny Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Now let's look at the other side of the coin:1) Kasabian. 2) The Way, a venue which has successfully hosted both England and Brazil matches. 3) The National Space Centre, the best centre of its type in Europe. 4) The biggest Diwali festival outside India. 5) Two expanding, internationally-acclaimed universities. 6) Leicester Market, one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. 7) The Comedy Festival. 8) Sporting diversity and success - which earned us the 2008 European City of Sport Award. 9) Radio 1's One Big Sunday - which drew over 100000 people to Victoria Park 3 years on the trot. 10) Summer Sundae - which has earned the city international recognition. 11) The first-ever BBC local radio station. 12) The first-ever children's local radio station. 13) Regeneration of the West End/Narborough Road. 14) Welford Road, soon to become the biggest purpose-built club rugby ground in the UK. 15) Sue Townsend. 16) The planned youth hub at the site of the former Haymarket Theatre. 17) The SkyCycle Ride taking place in the city on 30 August. 18) The Special Olympics - in terms of those taking part and watching, the biggest sporting event the East Midlands has ever seen. 19) The only East Midlands city to stage both Cricket and Rugby World Cup matches. 20) The Caribbean Carnival - one of the biggest community festivals outside London. I have to say Ultra, for a city our size our Cultural output isn't exactly prodigious. Our list of luminaries is surprisingly short. I agree with a lot of what you've said to Valerenga (apart from the music venues bit) but let's face facts, nationally we just don't compete.
Flynny Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Nishil Saujani, co-organiser of the South Asian arts and culture festival Leicester Belgrave Mela, described the city as "the hub of culture in the UK".He said: "Leicester is a multi-cultural city and we've got such a great variety of events from Mela, to the Caribbean Carnival to the Special Olympics which bring all the cultures together." http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news...il/article.html He forgot the main and most important culture, the English culture. If you're going to sell Leicester in cultural terms, you've got to mention the majority culture, else whats the point. Hey bafta, come to Leicester because of our minority things. He's selling Leicester for what sets it apart from other cities you brain-dead, nit-picking disabled. You've not stumbled upon any kind of truth here unless you expect them to also boast about the fact that Leicester contains roads, buildings and air.
Vacamion Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Now let's look at the other side of the coin:1) Kasabian. 2) The Way, a venue which has successfully hosted both England and Brazil matches. 3) The National Space Centre, the best centre of its type in Europe. 4) The biggest Diwali festival outside India. 5) Two expanding, internationally-acclaimed universities. 6) Leicester Market, one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. 7) The Comedy Festival. 8) Sporting diversity and success - which earned us the 2008 European City of Sport Award. 9) Radio 1's One Big Sunday - which drew over 100000 people to Victoria Park 3 years on the trot. 10) Summer Sundae - which has earned the city international recognition. 11) The first-ever BBC local radio station. 12) The first-ever children's local radio station. 13) Regeneration of the West End/Narborough Road. 14) Welford Road, soon to become the biggest purpose-built club rugby ground in the UK. 15) Sue Townsend. 16) The planned youth hub at the site of the former Haymarket Theatre. 17) The SkyCycle Ride taking place in the city on 30 August. 18) The Special Olympics - in terms of those taking part and watching, the biggest sporting event the East Midlands has ever seen. 19) The only East Midlands city to stage both Cricket and Rugby World Cup matches. 20) The Caribbean Carnival - one of the biggest community festivals outside London. When City lose any games next season, any enterprising opposition local radio host could read this list emotionally, before saying "your boys took one HELL of a beating"
Lillehamring Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Now let's look at the other side of the coin:1) Kasabian. great band, but it's hardly motown 2) The Way, a venue which has successfully hosted both England and Brazil matches. * 3) The National Space Centre, the best centre of its type in Europe. fair enough - do the lifts work yet 4) The biggest Diwali festival outside India. 5) Two expanding, internationally-acclaimed universities. * 6) Leicester Market, one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. no comment 7) The Comedy Festival. 8) Sporting diversity and success - which earned us the 2008 European City of Sport Award. * 9) Radio 1's One Big Sunday - which drew over 100000 people to Victoria Park 3 years on the trot. 10) Summer Sundae - which has earned the city international recognition. * 11) The first-ever BBC local radio station. 12) The first-ever children's local radio station. 13) Regeneration of the West End/Narborough Road. * 14) Welford Road, soon to become the biggest purpose-built club rugby ground in the UK. 15) Sue Townsend. * 16) The planned youth hub at the site of the former Haymarket Theatre. 17) The SkyCycle Ride taking place in the city on 30 August. 18) The Special Olympics - in terms of those taking part and watching, the biggest sporting event the East Midlands has ever seen. * 19) The only East Midlands city to stage both Cricket and Rugby World Cup matches. * 20) The Caribbean Carnival - one of the biggest community festivals outside London. * - but as flynny says, how many of these things are seen elsewhere, in fact in most big cities, and often done bigger and better ... i mean, some of these are pretty desperate, adrian mole is no harry potter, even the tv series was re-set in birmingham (yet it fails to celebrate its true talent CP Snow, Joe Orton (cue some drivel about naming some bland square after him), and one big sunday, come on, that was years ago, and other cities hosted it, it's no reading festival is it? even donnington is not in the city. and filbert way pretty much sums up the cultural shortcomings of leicester, failing as it does to accommodate gigs, so 1-0 to coventry there you seem to take pleasure in trying to dismiss all my criticism by mentioning that i no longer live in leicester, but if you believe that that list would secure a 'city of culture' status, it sounds like you have never been out of leicester, otherwise you would realise that few of the examples you give are exclusive to leicester. we are talking about the city that:- closed down an undersized theatre just to build...an overpriced, undersized theatre [which you've probably never seen, so can't compare] what has that got to do with the fact that it is a badly conceived mess that could have been so much better, especially for the money - another case of shoehorning something into a totslly unsuitable space and location to save the council purchasing a decent site (the international hotel site for example) - and you seem to have no convenient soundbite regarding it's inadequate size. and FYI i was by there last week, gorgeous breeze blocks! - bulldozed one of it's final remaining city centre cinemas to build an access road [it was shut anyway] - exactly, a shining example of a city of culture - empty cinemas, perhaps if you weren't so kneejerk defensive, you'd think about the focus of my criticism rather than shamelessly defending the council - has abandoned the pheonix arts - [not true - it's reopening in November at a larger, ultra-modern venue] without some of it's current facilities - failed to protect many small music venues such as 'the charlotte' 'the magazine', the nags head and star', the one on charles street and the one next to the railway station [so we're expected to bail out EVERY failing pub or business in the city?] again this is a criticism of the city not any particular body or organisation, a true city of culture would make it a priority to protect such venues rather than abandoning them to shitty housing developments - offered no assistance to 'the musician', which was mercifully saved by it's punters [maybe it didn't need assistance anyway] it was a day away from being closed down, fortunately enough people came forward with donations to save it - but you'd know this, living in leicester unlike me... - has seemingly abandoned most of the niche museums [give ONE example of where that's happened] took the missus to the costume museum last week, no longer there and no information about a possible relocation, also i remember the newarke houses museum having it's opening hours dramatically reduced - lost all major cinema facilities to out of town sites (ok now one has returned) [so what about the 12-screen multiplex in Highcross then?] yeah, um, i mentioned that, read the comment again... notwithstanding, compared to other major cities, i'd say the highcross is long overdue, but for a potential city of culture, is it really so much? - bulldozed the only city centre bowling alley to build flats and shops [horror! - will the kids EVER forgive us for such an unspeakable atrocity?] your sarcasm doesn't hide the fact that the closure of such a venue is just another example of how culture is being strangled out of leiceter ...the list goes on, it is a credit to those people in leicester that continue to plough a cultural trail in a city that is culturally barren. Because Oslo is so cutting-edge, such a shining example to the rest of Europe have you been here? i suspect not, otherwise you wouldn't make such a ludicrous and hypocritical post - oslo is so far beyond leicester culturally, you couldn't even begin to imagine - yes, it has it's short comings but, really, not for the first time one of your cheap shots flies well wode of the mark... fill yer boots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo#Main_sights http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo#Culture yep, that's three nobel prizewinning authors... http://www.visitoslo.com/ but this is not about which city is better, or an attack at the council (though it would be nice if they admitted their errors or faced their responsibilities as quickly as they try to claim their plaudits), this is about how short leicester falls, culturally, and despite your attempts to show otherwise, it falls a long long way short, even compared to its immediate neighbours... sorry, a bitter pill i know, i loved leicester once, now i've lost my faith, i watched it slip further and further behind, stripping itself of its assets and culture, let's face it without the asian community it would be no more than a bigger version of corby.
haraven Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Leicester is the only city I've been accused for trying to steal someone elses girl for saying "excusing me" while stepping aside for her - that was quite a cultural experience. I think the centre of Leicester is nice, even the prison building is cool
Lillehamring Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 When City lose any games next season, any enterprising opposition local radio host could read this list emotionally, before saying "your boys took one HELL of a beating"
ob1kanobe0 Posted 16 July 2009 Author Posted 16 July 2009 Now let's look at the other side of the coin:1) Kasabian. 2) The Way, a venue which has successfully hosted both England and Brazil matches. 3) The National Space Centre, the best centre of its type in Europe. 4) The biggest Diwali festival outside India. 5) Two expanding, internationally-acclaimed universities. 6) Leicester Market, one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. 7) The Comedy Festival. 8) Sporting diversity and success - which earned us the 2008 European City of Sport Award. 9) Radio 1's One Big Sunday - which drew over 100000 people to Victoria Park 3 years on the trot. 10) Summer Sundae - which has earned the city international recognition. 11) The first-ever BBC local radio station. 12) The first-ever children's local radio station. 13) Regeneration of the West End/Narborough Road. 14) Welford Road, soon to become the biggest purpose-built club rugby ground in the UK. 15) Sue Townsend. 16) The planned youth hub at the site of the former Haymarket Theatre. 17) The SkyCycle Ride taking place in the city on 30 August. 18) The Special Olympics - in terms of those taking part and watching, the biggest sporting event the East Midlands has ever seen. 19) The only East Midlands city to stage both Cricket and Rugby World Cup matches. 20) The Caribbean Carnival - one of the biggest community festivals outside London. 1. rubbish. 2. average stadium. 3. boring unless you're 6. 4. since when has divali been something worth shouting about, regardless of its size. 5. which city hasn't got a good university. 6. same as 5. 7. same as 5. 8. same as 5 except the award. 9. same as 5. 10 something to be proud of? 11 as 10 12 as 10 13 hehe 14 who? 15 what? 16 where? 17 when? 18 why? 19 incredible. 20 as 4.
ob1kanobe0 Posted 16 July 2009 Author Posted 16 July 2009 He's selling Leicester for what sets it apart from other cities you brain-dead, nit-picking disabled. You've not stumbled upon any kind of truth here unless you expect them to also boast about the fact that Leicester contains roads, buildings and air. More abuse on FoxesTalk. Why is abuse allowed?
ob1kanobe0 Posted 16 July 2009 Author Posted 16 July 2009 When City lose any games next season, any enterprising opposition local radio host could read this list emotionally, before saying "your boys took one HELL of a beating"
Flynny Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 More abuse on FoxesTalk. Why is abuse allowed? Pathetic. If you're going to say something ridiculous prepare to be slated for it. If I'm wrong tell me, don't whine like a 6-year old.
lildave3 Posted 16 July 2009 Posted 16 July 2009 Why do I get a sudden urge to eat a Kobe steak when I see your username hmmmmmmm kobe So it's not just me who sees Kobe everytime he posts. Although I think of a different Kobe.
ob1kanobe0 Posted 17 July 2009 Author Posted 17 July 2009 Pathetic. If you're going to say something ridiculous prepare to be slated for it. If I'm wrong tell me, don't whine like a 6-year old. Don't moan at me, i didn't create FoxesTalk rules. No.3 of the BIG rules not to break. •Overt personal abuse of other posters (unless it's in jest of course!) http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.php?act=boardrules
Ultra Posted 17 July 2009 Posted 17 July 2009 Why do I get a sudden urge to eat a Kobe steak when I see your username hmmmmmmm kobe He's certainly in need of a roasting...
Ultra Posted 17 July 2009 Posted 17 July 2009 More negative, condescending, snobbery-ridden sh!te Seriously, what the hell are you doing on here? You can't bring yourself to utter ONE positive or constructive word about Leicester, so I don't know how you can claim to follow its football team. Once again, you think you know more about what facilities the city should have, than those of us who actually live here. You've moved on, yet won't allow anyone else to do likewise - which makes you as a big a hypocrite as any of the politicians or others you claim to despise.
Koke Posted 17 July 2009 Posted 17 July 2009 So it's not just me who sees Kobe everytime he posts.Although I think of a different Kobe. I thought it was just me, but then you came to the rescue - Whenever I see his username, I only think of one Kobe.
ob1kanobe0 Posted 17 July 2009 Author Posted 17 July 2009 Seriously, what the hell are you doing on here? You can't bring yourself to utter ONE positive or constructive word about Leicester, so I don't know how you can claim to follow its football team. Once again, you think you know more about what facilities the city should have, than those of us who actually live here. You've moved on, yet won't allow anyone else to do likewise - which makes you as a big a hypocrite as any of the politicians or others you claim to despise. Ive lived in Leicester all my life, and each year it becomes more and more horrible. Its got so bad in Leicester these days, that groups of people are staging demonstrations against what it stands for. I think the next one is august 9th at the clock tower. Its only a matter of time before the whole thing goes up in smoke, which would be a terrible outcome, but one in which we'll have all made a contribution to.
Koke Posted 17 July 2009 Posted 17 July 2009 Ive lived in Leicester all my life, and each year it becomes more and more horrible. Its got so bad in Leicester these days, that groups of people are staging demonstrations against what it stands for. I think the next one is august 9th at the clock tower. Its only a matter of time before the whole thing goes up in smoke, which would be a terrible outcome, but one in which we'll have all made a contribution to. What do you want Leicester to be like? Explain to me your perfect image of Leicester.
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