2112 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) 12 minutes ago, The Phantom said: I'm not aware it was ever specified exactly who would be there. But my understanding was it was going to be a mix of food van types, pop-up booths of local restaurants and the artisan producers of Loughtan sausage and the like. Kinda like the food festival they have at the Villa Gardens the last few years. ETA Just seen this... The Manx Food Market Traders’ Association had hoped to host the event featuring stalls and food trucks offering breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as live music and entertainment. A marquee area with seating, a stage area and a pop-up fine dining venue inside St Ninian’s church itself also formed part of the plans. The association had wanted to run the event from May 27 to June 8 as part of a ‘celebration of Manx produce and hospitality’. Would it have caused any problems over a two week period? It may have trod on some toes, and caused competition? Would permission have been granted if there were no food trucks, and only traders selling chocolates, food products and artisan gifts like candles? Edited May 8 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Mr R Callister, MHK Chairman, Mr P Young, Mr S Skelton, Mr M Warren, Mrs H Hughes, Miss A Betteridge and Mr P Whiteway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Ingham Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, The Phantom said: Because for some reason that I am yet to understand, despite the fact we appear to have more than sufficient food vendors/trucks etc that are Manx (and would keep their earnings on the IOM and pay tax here) who would happily occupy the Grandstand it appears preferable to ship in a load of UK caterers. Its food vans for god sake, they're not exactly a highly specialised and sought after industry. And then it went to Planning and we all know what happens then. A bunch of dicks and a bunch of pussies have a competition pissing on batteries. Do we have local food vans that aren’t already busy in TT? I doubt it. They might not be at the expensive pitches at the grandstand, but they are sorted about campsites and other events. If any are parked up doing nothing, then the people who own them obviously don’t want to work. That is not to say this isn’t a stupid decision, but there is no way a good vendor who wants a pitch over TT is going to be left unable to find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 The Peoples Prince, Onchans Saviour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 minute ago, Anthony Ingham said: Do we have local food vans that aren’t already busy in TT? I doubt it. They might not be at the expensive pitches at the grandstand, but they are sorted about campsites and other events. If any are parked up doing nothing, then the people who own them obviously don’t want to work. That is not to say this isn’t a stupid decision, but there is no way a good vendor who wants a pitch over TT is going to be left unable to find one. It sounds to me that there is no joined up thinking within IOMG, no clear directions and clueless. This planning application was well advertised, and ideas, and suggestions along with practical help could have been provided to the Manx Food Traders, like your suggestion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Mr R Callister, MHK Chairman, Mr P Young, Mr S Skelton, Mr M Warren, Mrs H Hughes, Miss A Betteridge and Mr P Whiteway. I can see the name of at least one arrogant, self serving nosher in that list. Other than that, how much "Planning Experience and Qualification" exists in that team that should overturn the recommendations of a qualified Planning Officer? There was a time when the TT represented a rare time of opportunity that was promoted for all local concerns to benefit from. Times appear to have changed. Edited May 8 by Non-Believer Extra bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 What’s the difference between this and the Food Festival held in the Villa Marina Gardens in September? Is it the Food Festival is controlled by IOMG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 According to IOM Newspapers: [...] the scheme was unanimously rejected by members of the Isle of Man Government’s planning committee despite the festival being recommended for approval by the planning officer. Among their concerns was the impact the event would have on residents living near the church as well as traffic and the fact there were to be similar facilities at the official Isle of Man TT Grandstand. Chairman of the Manx Food Market Traders’ Association said the group was now working with the Department of Enterprise and looking at ways to ‘reformat and restructure’ the event. (my bold) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 3 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: According to IOM Newspapers: [...] the scheme was unanimously rejected by members of the Isle of Man Government’s planning committee despite the festival being recommended for approval by the planning officer. Among their concerns was the impact the event would have on residents living near the church as well as traffic and the fact there were to be similar facilities at the official Isle of Man TT Grandstand. Chairman of the Manx Food Market Traders’ Association said the group was now working with the Department of Enterprise and looking at ways to ‘reformat and restructure’ the event. (my bold) Sounds like can kicking. Starship Enterprise wouldn’t care less for the MFMTA …………… like it cares for hospitality, pubs, restaurants and cafes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Helmut Fromage Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Paul Fucking Philips probably - how’s the £100,000 bung to back marker Nathan Harrison looking now - crashed and didn’t race last year miles behind at the NW - Honda Hero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 4 hours ago, Two-lane said: Mr R Callister, MHK Chairman, Mr P Young, Mr S Skelton, Mr M Warren, Mrs H Hughes, Miss A Betteridge and Mr P Whiteway. All appointed by the government, so fiercely independent. Ex civil servants, retired bankers, a real cross-section of society. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 4 hours ago, 2112 said: What’s the difference between this and the Food Festival held in the Villa Marina Gardens in September? People would go to it to save money on a bite to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Ingham Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 15 minutes ago, La Colombe said: People would go to it to save money on a bite to eat. Give over. It’s a popular sporting event that people travel from all over the world to attend. The food is cheap compared to any other motorsport event I have been to. If they want to save money they can buy a sandwich at the garage or make their own. A sausage roll at the garage is about £2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebushy Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 36 minutes ago, Anthony Ingham said: Give over. It’s a popular sporting event that people travel from all over the world to attend. The food is cheap compared to any other motorsport event I have been to. If they want to save money they can buy a sandwich at the garage or make their own. A sausage roll at the garage is about £2 Which other motorsport events have you been to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Ingham Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 minutes ago, littlebushy said: Which other motorsport events have you been to? MotoGP silvertone MotoGP catalunya F1 Silverstone F1 Imola Le Mans Goodwood festival of speed Goodwood reunion Indy 500 Bathurst (that was a mega trip, would t do it again because of the cost and time needed) Plus loads of BSB, BTCC and I enjoy the Caterham series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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