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Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Sun 01 Sep, 2013 1:10 am

Geordxwhen looking at the pictureon your keyboardpressbottom left Ctrl and at the same time 'tap' (top right) + the screen image will enlargeclick Ctrl - to reverseHere's what I saw when I just did

Post by **mhoulden** » Sun 01 Sep, 2013 5:23 pm

I had a look round Handpicked Hall last weekend. It's obviously only just opened and there's still a fair bit of empty space, but it's looking pretty good so far. There are plans to turn at least some of the old Bed/Gatecrasher nightclub back into shops as well. With the problems they've had there in the past, such as stabbings and sales of fake vodka, I imagine they'll be glad to get rid of it. Hopefully this is the start of the Grand Arcade going back to being a shopping arcade rather than a random collection of bars and nightclubs. Leeds needs somewhere for smaller traders like the Corn Exchange or Granary Wharf used to be, or Afflecks Palace in Manchester, and having "daytime" trade at that end of town should make it more pleasant than just bars and takeaways.

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Sun 01 Sep, 2013 5:50 pm

Very well put, agreed.I do hope it succeeds.

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Sun 01 Sep, 2013 6:50 pm

Jogon wrote: Geordxwhen looking at the pictureon your keyboardpressbottom left Ctrl and at the same time 'tap' (top right) + the screen image will enlargeclick Ctrl - to reverseHere's what I saw when I just did Hi Jogon, are you drawing our attention to the words that say the blade and the loincloth are not ours?

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Tue 03 Sep, 2013 11:28 pm

stutterdog wrote: Jogon wrote: Geordxwhen looking at the pictureon your keyboardpressbottom left Ctrl and at the same time 'tap' (top right) + the screen image will enlargeclick Ctrl - to reverseHere's what I saw when I just did Hi Jogon, are you drawing our attention to the words that say the blade and the loincloth are not ours? Geordie-Exile asked:-"..In the picture of the loin-cloth wearing figure, what's the writing behind him?..."

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Sat 05 Oct, 2013 11:04 pm

Sounds like we'll be seeing it again soon..?http://youtu.be/8ONQXMgpMu0

Dalehelms · Post by **Dalehelms** » Sun 06 Oct, 2013 11:03 am

A really interesting video. Lets hope the fund raising efforts enable the clock to be fully functioning in time for Hogmanay.

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Mon 18 Nov, 2013 3:16 pm

Jogon wrote: Sounds like we'll be seeing it again soon..?http://youtu.be/8ONQXMgpMu0 http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n ... -1-6250868

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Wed 29 Jan, 2014 10:04 pm

Passing through the Grand Arcade today (January 29 2014) I noticed that the Handpicked Hall area facing Vicar Lane and partly in the Grand Arcade was empty and looked like it had been cleared out. I wonder if anyone knows why? Having only recently(ish) opened it does seem soon for renovation work. I know it only opens some days of the week but it should have been open today at noon when I passed by.

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Wed 29 Jan, 2014 10:51 pm

Hello leo Long time no type, lolI had a cup of tea up at the original café a few Saturdays ago and watched the clock.All but the cockerel worked, tho left door stuck open.Cockerel last bit of refit.Handpicked hall, the vicar lane bit has so far been empty, I think tenants are slowly filtering in.