I have some prozac if you're interested sebo.
Peed off with the BBC's 'theming' of the Grand national?
I get more and more irritated at the way the BBC have grown their 'heritage theming' of the Grand National over the years. Stupid music, faux highlights etc.
I think this has bled into the identity that those who run the race now have of themselves and this has led to a terrible provincialising of the event.
Affected and provincial 'lady's day'.. aping thier 'betters' darn sarf
twee architecture and 'Royal' crass grasping associations.
It has been turned from something Liverpool that had world interest as a global event to something that, although still gaining international interest, is now sensed to be an English event from England's provinces!
Maybe I'm just going nuts, but it's relegation to oop noorth support act.. look at the scruffy oiks trying to ape their masters theme really shouts through the patronising platitudes....of 'the peoples race' It used to be just this great, **** off, mad, global thing.
I think this has bled into the identity that those who run the race now have of themselves and this has led to a terrible provincialising of the event.
Affected and provincial 'lady's day'.. aping thier 'betters' darn sarf
twee architecture and 'Royal' crass grasping associations.
It has been turned from something Liverpool that had world interest as a global event to something that, although still gaining international interest, is now sensed to be an English event from England's provinces!
Maybe I'm just going nuts, but it's relegation to oop noorth support act.. look at the scruffy oiks trying to ape their masters theme really shouts through the patronising platitudes....of 'the peoples race' It used to be just this great, **** off, mad, global thing.
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I think I need it.. maybe it's just the thought of all those poor horses!
Come on Jerv....erm....Jeuv...ignon? Jeuvignon? Come on that horse I've a quid on!
Nowt wront with Royal associations.
Stop being so small minded and enjoy the atmosphere.
Stop being so small minded and enjoy the atmosphere.
I've got a quid on Puntal at 66-1 and Lord of Illusion at 25-1.... come on you ...horses!
I'm not sure about the provincialising of the vent, maybe you're right.
Ladies day is a bit of a misleading title though, it's a scouse day out as against the world event that happens on the Saturday, or a day that the 'ladies' go to.
Actually Sebo you could have a point. BBC little ingerlanders. Liverpudlians love their days out, it's partly this reason why the national became and retained it's popularity - the jockeys, owners, trainers and visitors love the whole setting, people and atmosphere. It's not a reflection of a 'poor mans' Royal Ascot, it's Liverpool races.
Ladies day is a bit of a misleading title though, it's a scouse day out as against the world event that happens on the Saturday, or a day that the 'ladies' go to.
Actually Sebo you could have a point. BBC little ingerlanders. Liverpudlians love their days out, it's partly this reason why the national became and retained it's popularity - the jockeys, owners, trainers and visitors love the whole setting, people and atmosphere. It's not a reflection of a 'poor mans' Royal Ascot, it's Liverpool races.
I will bet you will find the BBC will mention 'Liverpool' very little over the days of broadcasting.Toadboy said:I'm not sure about the provincialising of the vent, maybe you're right.
Ladies day is a bit of a misleading title though, it's a scouse day out as against the world event that happens on the Saturday, or a day that the 'ladies' go to.
Actually Sebo you could have a point. BBC little ingerlanders. Liverpudlians love their days out, it's partly this reason why the national became and retained it's popularity - the jockeys, owners, trainers and visitors love the whole setting, people and atmosphere. It's not a reflection of a 'poor mans' Royal Ascot, it's Liverpool races.
Indeed, it's usually as if Aintree's some entirely different city completely unrelated to Liverpool. Actually, I've heard 'Liverpool' a bit more in recent years, but I'm sure many people from other parts of the country had no idea where about Aintree was, years ago.
Must admit I didn't, but then, How many people know where Ascot (err. Down south Somewhere?) or Haydock park are?Gareth said:Indeed, it's usually as if Aintree's some entirely different city completely unrelated to Liverpool. Actually, I've heard 'Liverpool' a bit more in recent years, but I'm sure many people from other parts of the country had no idea where about Aintree was, years ago.
It`s "European CAPITAL of Culture 2008 not `European City` .....
I`m afraid that `Grandstand` did a fly past of the waterfront and mentioned that `Liverpool would be `European city of culture in 2008.`
It is in fact correctly titled "European CAPITAL of culture 2008."
Which is not the same as `European city of culture` - which is now a lesser title.
Whilst it might seem like nit picking - if they don`t get it right in 2006 they most likely wont get it right by 2008 - so I have duely complained to, `Grandstand`, the BBC itself and BBC Radio Merseyside.
As quite some effort was supposed to have gone into the BBC showing Liverpool (and the Northwest.....Sebo takes a heart attack) in a very positive light with up to 600 million or more tuning in to the `Grand National Festival 2006`calling us the `European city of culture` rather than the correct title of `European capital of culture` does in fact make a difference.
[Merseyside Backs a £17.5m Winner as Racing World Heads for Aintree Merseyside is under starters orders to bring home a £17.5m jackpot during the 2006 John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree. The region's 300-plus hotels, providing more than 13,000 beds, are full as an estimated 150,000 visitors prepare to make their way to the world-famous course during the three-day meeting, which opens on Thursday. (April 6) In Liverpool alone, accommodation in more than 6,600 rooms has been booked for months making this one of the busiest weekends of the year in the city. With Irish interest in the racing at an all time high, more than 12,000 visitors are expected to fly in to Liverpool John Lennon Airport via routes from Ireland. Bars, cafes and restaurants in Liverpool city centre as well as in locations like Southport and elsewhere, are also preparing for a bumper weekend. Martin King, Director of Tourism at The Mersey Partnership said: 'The scene is set for a fantastic Grand National festival at Aintree. We estimate that this weekend's event will generate more than £17.5m for the economy of the City Region.' He added: 'The Grand National is one of the world's greatest sporting events and its value to the City Region is immense. We have seen visitor numbers grow in recent years, and that means we've been filling more and more hotel rooms further round the region. This year promises to be another great success. And when the dust settles at Aintree we will be busy preparing, with our partners, to welcome the world back to Merseyside in July for The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake. Between them these two huge events offer us a truly unique opportunity to showcase the region to the world.' Aintree Marketing Director Dickon White said: 'Interest in the John Smith's Grand National meeting this year is phenomenal. The team here at Aintree is putting the finishing touches to preparations for what promises to be a thrilling three-day festival. We are ready to welcome huge numbers of our guests to the course, and there is no doubt that more people than ever are planning to enjoy their racing at Aintree before sampling all the other attractions on offer throughout Liverpool, Sefton the rest of Merseyside and the northwest.' Liverpool City Region and England's northwest also feature in a special film being supplied to broadcasters beaming the Grand National to more than 600m TV viewers worldwide. BBC Worldwide is distributing film promoting the region as a tourist and visitor destination to every broadcaster signed up to receive the Corporation's coverage of the event. Aintree, The Mersey Partnership (TMP) and the Northwest Regional Development Agency NWDA jointly commissioned the film. It will also be shown on Liverpool's giant screen in Clayton Square and at the Racecourse throughout the three days of the Grand National meeting.
Broadcasters receiving the BBC's coverage of the spectacular event will be able to use the short film in their promotional trailers and build up to coverage from the course. It is the first time such collaboration has been possible with so many of the world's leading broadcasters.]
And (BBC) `Grandstand` plugged the £200m Ascot renervation / rebuilding as being on a greater scale than the £30m Grand National renervation / rebuilding.
Some how if Ascot had opened first I don`t see the BBC mentioning the `Aintree Grand National` project - but then maybe I`m just getting too old and cynical. :bash:
I`m afraid that `Grandstand` did a fly past of the waterfront and mentioned that `Liverpool would be `European city of culture in 2008.`
It is in fact correctly titled "European CAPITAL of culture 2008."
Which is not the same as `European city of culture` - which is now a lesser title.
Whilst it might seem like nit picking - if they don`t get it right in 2006 they most likely wont get it right by 2008 - so I have duely complained to, `Grandstand`, the BBC itself and BBC Radio Merseyside.
As quite some effort was supposed to have gone into the BBC showing Liverpool (and the Northwest.....Sebo takes a heart attack) in a very positive light with up to 600 million or more tuning in to the `Grand National Festival 2006`calling us the `European city of culture` rather than the correct title of `European capital of culture` does in fact make a difference.
[Merseyside Backs a £17.5m Winner as Racing World Heads for Aintree Merseyside is under starters orders to bring home a £17.5m jackpot during the 2006 John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree. The region's 300-plus hotels, providing more than 13,000 beds, are full as an estimated 150,000 visitors prepare to make their way to the world-famous course during the three-day meeting, which opens on Thursday. (April 6) In Liverpool alone, accommodation in more than 6,600 rooms has been booked for months making this one of the busiest weekends of the year in the city. With Irish interest in the racing at an all time high, more than 12,000 visitors are expected to fly in to Liverpool John Lennon Airport via routes from Ireland. Bars, cafes and restaurants in Liverpool city centre as well as in locations like Southport and elsewhere, are also preparing for a bumper weekend. Martin King, Director of Tourism at The Mersey Partnership said: 'The scene is set for a fantastic Grand National festival at Aintree. We estimate that this weekend's event will generate more than £17.5m for the economy of the City Region.' He added: 'The Grand National is one of the world's greatest sporting events and its value to the City Region is immense. We have seen visitor numbers grow in recent years, and that means we've been filling more and more hotel rooms further round the region. This year promises to be another great success. And when the dust settles at Aintree we will be busy preparing, with our partners, to welcome the world back to Merseyside in July for The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake. Between them these two huge events offer us a truly unique opportunity to showcase the region to the world.' Aintree Marketing Director Dickon White said: 'Interest in the John Smith's Grand National meeting this year is phenomenal. The team here at Aintree is putting the finishing touches to preparations for what promises to be a thrilling three-day festival. We are ready to welcome huge numbers of our guests to the course, and there is no doubt that more people than ever are planning to enjoy their racing at Aintree before sampling all the other attractions on offer throughout Liverpool, Sefton the rest of Merseyside and the northwest.' Liverpool City Region and England's northwest also feature in a special film being supplied to broadcasters beaming the Grand National to more than 600m TV viewers worldwide. BBC Worldwide is distributing film promoting the region as a tourist and visitor destination to every broadcaster signed up to receive the Corporation's coverage of the event. Aintree, The Mersey Partnership (TMP) and the Northwest Regional Development Agency NWDA jointly commissioned the film. It will also be shown on Liverpool's giant screen in Clayton Square and at the Racecourse throughout the three days of the Grand National meeting.
Broadcasters receiving the BBC's coverage of the spectacular event will be able to use the short film in their promotional trailers and build up to coverage from the course. It is the first time such collaboration has been possible with so many of the world's leading broadcasters.]
And (BBC) `Grandstand` plugged the £200m Ascot renervation / rebuilding as being on a greater scale than the £30m Grand National renervation / rebuilding.
Some how if Ascot had opened first I don`t see the BBC mentioning the `Aintree Grand National` project - but then maybe I`m just getting too old and cynical. :bash:
Ascot and Haydock are not suburbs of large cities are they.Stephen Robinson said:Must admit I didn't, but then, How many people know where Ascot (err. Down south Somewhere?) or Haydock park are?
It's a cruel race. I will boycott it until they find a way of killing fewer - in fact no - horses. I don't care if it's in Liverpool or not, it's barbaric and needless.
Haydock is. The city's name begins with "L", even if they do speak funny out there.the golden vision said:Ascot and Haydock are not suburbs of large cities are they.
Old Ginger McCain always does us proud, old sandgrounder and Liverpool taxi driver that he is, referring to a successful Grand National runner as a "good Liverpool horse."
Disagree there Awayo,definitely wouldn't class Haydock as a Liverpool Suburb.
There are many things in this world which I would lable as "barbaric", the Grand National isn't one of them.liverpolitan said:It's a cruel race. I will boycott it until they find a way of killing fewer - in fact no - horses. I don't care if it's in Liverpool or not, it's barbaric and needless.
I think running a horse race without any horses might be difficult :runaway:
Yeah, Goldie, I was being a bit disingenuous there. Haydock is part of the Sentelens entity, however, which does conurbate with greater Liverpool, whilst being a very distinctive and non-Liverpool place.
I don't care what council empties Aintree's bins; it is Liverpool.
I don't care what council empties Aintree's bins; it is Liverpool.
The thing is most of Aintree, the suburb,is in Liverpool, most of the course is in Sefton, which is basically Liverpool surburbia anyway.
My horse fell, again! :bash:
I never get any luck!
I never get any luck!
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