Might be your last chance for a bit...

Yep. The big question is going to be for how long.

York was rammed today

Went out last night ....

Saturday nights for Steak + trimmings, a bottle of Merlot and watching sh!te on tele with the wife


Paddy McGuiness and dropping his balls or summat earlier

Just home from an excellent meal at the Summer Palace Chinese restaurant in Padiham and not a face mask in sight.

Bfc wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:50 pm

Just home from an excellent meal at the Summer Palace Chinese restaurant in Padiham and not a face mask in sight.

Where in padiham is it situated... Ratings?

tim_noone wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:55 pm

Where in padiham is it situated... Ratings?

Good reviews.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html

Summer Palace is by far and away the best Chinese in the area. The staff and owners are just so friendly and the food is second to none IMHO.
I recommend bat chop suey.
Seriously you wont be disappointed.

tim_noone wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:55 pm

Where in padiham is it situated... Ratings?

Its shite.

No better than a standard take away

fanzone wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:06 pm

Its shite.

No better than a standard take away

Where would you suggest ?

tim_noone wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:09 pm

Where would you suggest ?

I wouldn't dream of recommending any Chinese as they are all the same and mediocre at that.

Tim-noone, ignore fanzines opinion. I highly recommend it. I also go about once a month midweek, with my mates. Spare Rib starter is to die for. Tonight I'd a really good mixed seafood chow main and my partner garlic, prawns and nooodles. I've been dozens of times and NEVER had a meal to complain about. I advise you book in advance on 01282 778189, if that helps.

fanzone wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:06 pm

Its shite.

No better than a standard take away

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:05 pm

Summer Palace is by far and away the best Chinese in the area. The staff and owners are just so friendly and the food is second to none IMHO.
I recommend bat chop suey.
Seriously you wont be disappointed.

Summer Palace is at 57/59 Church St, on the left going out of Padiham

Fanzone obviously owns a rival restaurant.

Pubs in Halifax were very busy! Absolutely brilliant imo and makes a mockery of the ridiculous end of the world panic buying and the cancelling of gatherings of 3 or more folk!!

Me and the wifey have been for a curry at Jaipur in Colne I thought it might be quiet but it was very busy...top notch scran as usual

380 spectators at Upper Wharfedale 19-14 Stourbridge today

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:35 pm

Fanzone obviously owns a rival restaurant.

Fazz wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:03 pm

Me and the wifey have been for a curry at Jaipur in Colne I thought it might be quiet but it was very busy...top notch scran as usual

Yes.. the takeaways are pretty good...havent dined there yet.seem decent folk .

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:05 pm

Summer Palace is by far and away the best Chinese in the area. The staff and owners are just so friendly and the food is second to none IMHO.
I recommend bat chop suey.
Seriously you wont be disappointed.

How's the Rat on a skewer?

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:05 pm

Summer Palace is by far and away the best Chinese in the area. The staff and owners are just so friendly and the food is second to none IMHO.
I recommend bat chop suey.
Seriously you wont be disappointed.

Not been for a good few years now.

Had 2 good meals, then 1 poor 1, so it slipped out mind.
I was always a fan of Beijing , but that peaked , dipped , peaked, got 0 food hygiene etc. So not been there for a good year or 2 either.

I'm trying Jade Palace of Earby today for the first time, I have heard great reviews on them.

On a side note, we are really struggling for a great Chinese takeaway in these parts these days.
If it's not the slimey rubbery meat, it's the frozen chips if it's not that it's the tough and/or fatty ribs or skanky chicken wings.


I'm hoping today restores my faith in chinese food

Coolbreeze799 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:36 pm

York was rammed today

I've dragged the family up there on the train , we are off to the museums today. The youngest is coughing her head off this morning. Hmmmmm. I've told her try not to cough when we get to the museum as they may ask us to leave!

I hope they don't. She was fine yesterday and would be very dissapoionted if we didn't stick to the plan.

People over 60 should be on lockdown so the rest of us can get on with it. If your over 60 and feel fit enough to get on with it , sign a disclaimer and take your chances with the rest of us.

fanzone wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:12 pm

I wouldn't dream of recommending any Chinese as they are all the same and mediocre at that.

So true around the Burnley area. You would have to head to Manchester for anything decent . I used to like that yu and you place but went recently and it was nowhere near as good as it was when it opened.

Last on my choice of food is Chinese, can’t say recent revelations has changed that

Bfcboyo wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:14 am

People over 60 should be on lockdown so the rest of us can get on with it. If your over 60 and feel fit enough to get on with it , sign a disclaimer and take your chances with the rest of us.

OK, Bfcboyo, where can I sign?

Bfcboyo wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:14 am

I've dragged the family up there on the train , we are off to the museums today. The youngest is coughing her head off this morning. Hmmmmm. I've told her try not to cough when we get to the museum as they may ask us to leave!

I hope they don't. She was fine yesterday and would be very dissapoionted if we didn't stick to the plan.

People over 60 should be on lockdown so the rest of us can get on with it. If your over 60 and feel fit enough to get on with it , sign a disclaimer and take your chances with the rest of us.

That pretty much sounds like the government's plan (70 rather than 60). It sounds like a plan to me.

Went to watch Lancaster City v Witton Albion, and got a price reduction on with our Clarets season tickets. There were Plymouth and Sunderland fans on there too. Beer served all through the game. Nice view of the Priory and Castle. Then we went off into town where the pubs were all busy.

Been to Manchester today for a drink and was shocked at how quiet pubs that are usually busting were , speaking to bar staff it has been like this
for the last week and they think get it will get worse.

Al the pubs are closing tonight for two weeks here in the Republic , now that's news just before Paddies Day .

I planned to but I haven't got a stitch to wear

Terrier wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:14 pm

Been to Manchester today for a drink and was shocked at how quiet pubs that are usually busting were , speaking to bar staff it has been like this
for the last week and they think get it will get worse.

Whether planned or not, the social isolation/distancing will affect things a bit.

No chance... I'm locked inside a window less room wearing a mask armed with just 1 bog roll and 3 bottles of red wine.Mrs Aclaret is checking on me by the hour.

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:20 pm

I planned to but I haven't got a stitch to wear

Speaking of which, was at Wembley Arena last night to see Morrissey, he came on stage singing Skeeter Davis "Don't they know it's the end of the world" and coughed. Still got a sense of humour.

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:05 pm

Summer Palace is by far and away the best Chinese in the area. The staff and owners are just so friendly and the food is second to none IMHO.
I recommend bat chop suey.
Seriously you wont be disappointed.

What about infections brought back from Chinese New Year?

Day out in Skipton, pubs all way emptier than normal. Even got served in the Sound Bar straight away.