lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 What you never killed a lion like that?!? Thats just how we roll here in yorkshire! Do you practice the ancient art of Ecky Thump? We all do up this way mate, they start teaching it at nursery school, my 5 year old has just got his first flat cap and is currently practising on field mice! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 What you never killed a lion like that?!? Thats just how we roll here in yorkshire! Do you practice the ancient art of Ecky Thump? We all do up this way mate, they start teaching it at nursery school, my 5 year old has just got his first flat cap and is currently practising on field mice! :laugh: Bless him, he'll be ready for his first whippet soon then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 What you never killed a lion like that?!? Thats just how we roll here in yorkshire! Do you practice the ancient art of Ecky Thump? We all do up this way mate, they start teaching it at nursery school, my 5 year old has just got his first flat cap and is currently practising on field mice! :laugh: Bless him, he'll be ready for his first whippet soon then? Yeah he will.. bless them, they grow up so fast......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,824 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 What you never killed a lion like that?!? Thats just how we roll here in yorkshire! Do you practice the ancient art of Ecky Thump? We all do up this way mate, they start teaching it at nursery school, my 5 year old has just got his first flat cap and is currently practising on field mice! :laugh: Bless him, he'll be ready for his first whippet soon then? Yeah he will.. bless them, they grow up so fast......... :clapper: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yeah , yeah ! You must come teach me For 25K you can karate chop your own bloody lions. As well as flat cap wearing whippet owners we are also tight buggers! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 If you bring enought back up , it should be fine , because that lion will not be happy . Na their not that bad kept one for years in a pigion loft up allotments lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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lapin2008 1,587 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 If you bring enought back up , it should be fine , because that lion will not be happy . Na their not that bad kept one for years in a pigion loft up allotments lol Brilliant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Skip to content Skip to main navigation AccessibilitySite map Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Search this site Find information Do it online News and events Contact us Interact Home Latest news Rotherham’s Famous Feline Celebrates Milestone Rotherham’s Famous Feline Celebrates Milestone Published Wednesday 25th May 11 A Rotherham icon, long rumoured to be the inspiration for the statues at the base of Nelson’s Column, is set to celebrate a historic milestone. A Rotherham icon, long rumoured to be the inspiration for the statues at the base of Nelson's Column, is set to celebrate a historic milestone. The much loved Nelson the Lion, who resides in Rotherham's Clifton Park Museum, is set to celebrate his 65th anniversary at the twice-nominated "Museum of the Year" next week. Museum staff are inviting Nelson's fans, both young and old, to join them in wishing the famous feline a very happy birthday at the museum with a special party on Wednesday June 1 between 11am and 3.30pm. Nelson's journey to become Clifton Park Museum's icon has been a long and fascinating one. Nelson, a South African Cape lion, a species which is now extinct, is believed to be the lion that was used by artist Edward Landseer as the model for the bronze statues of lions that sit at the foot of Nelsons' Column in Trafalgar Square, hence his name! His origins are shrouded in mystery. However, it is known that after he toured Europe in a travelling menagerie of animals he settled down in Regents Park Zoo, where he died in 1872 at the grand old age of 25. He was loaned to the Museum in 1947, and finally donated in 1970, by Joseph Whitacker, the owner of Blythe Hall and a significant collector of natural history material from all over the world. Since 1947 Nelson has been living in various parts of the museum, eventually finding a permanent home in his den. The den allows children to learn all about Nelson as they explore aspects of South African natural history and features an interactive Strangler Fig tree. The results of the recent "Nelson Drawing and Writing" competition are currently displayed at Clifton Park Museum. The new Mayor will award the prizes to the winners at 3.30 pm on June 1 before cutting the birthday cake for all to share. On the day itself families can have a go at making Nelson birthday cards, party hats and badges and can decorate a lion biscuit fresh off the Victorian range. There will be story-telling and a Nelson Museum trail to have a go at throughout the day. Senior Officer at the Museum, Rachel Reynolds, said: "Everybody loves Nelson, and whenever people visit the museum, the first thing they usually do is visit the Lion's Den. "Over the decades Nelson has delighted thousands of people, many of whom have now grown up and brought their children, and even grandchildren to see him. "He's still looking good for his age and it wouldn't be the same without him. I hope everyone comes along and helps to celebrate this fantastic anniversary with us." For more information, please contact the museum on 01709 336633. More articles in the news archive. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council news feed | About RSS. Bookmark this page digg delicious StumbleUpon Reddit Facebook Mixx Google LinkedIn Live NewsVine Useful Links Job Vacancies This Weeks Properties Customer Services Council committee meetings Find Your Councillor Libraries Planning Applications School admissions Events Did you find it? Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham. S60 1AE. Terms & Disclaimer | Accessibility statement | Website statistics | Site map | Contact us | Location | Search Rotherham Council info onSelect a category...Advice and benefitsBusinessCommunity and livingCouncil and democracyEducation and learningEnvironment and planningHousingJobs and careersLeisure and cultureTransport and streetsHealth and social care All content © 2012 Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Powered by Jadu Content Management HomepageWhat's new Search facility Frequently asked questionsCouncil services FeedbackTop of the page Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,477 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 i think its a shame that such a beutifull animal should be shot 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PoshPikey 560 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Out of interest have you managed to sell any trophy hunts on here? If i was in the market for spending £25k on big game then I think i would contact a PH direct. JJM - yes its a shame but wehere humans encroach on their habitat people would rather the cat was removed and not the humans. The money from the trophy fees go back ionto conservation and ironically without big game hunting in africa a LOT of species would no longer be found. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 i think its a shame that such a beutifull animal should be shot I think the same about rabbits, the most beautifull of gods creatures. Maybe we should ask Ian to set up an anti lion & rabbit shooting section? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,586 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 i think its a shame that such a beutifull animal should be shot I think the same about rabbits, the most beautifull of gods creatures. Maybe we should ask Ian to set up an anti lion & rabbit shooting section? well if there 10000's of the feckers like your (beautifull rabbit) well yes, but like most other animals on this planet , they aint that many big cats about . This aint about control, its about (MONEY) :yes: 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 i think its a shame that such a beutifull animal should be shot I think the same about rabbits, the most beautifull of gods creatures. Maybe we should ask Ian to set up an anti lion & rabbit shooting section? well if there 10000's of the feckers like your (beautifull rabbit) well yes, but like most other animals on this planet , they aint that many big cats about . This aint about control, its about (MONEY) :yes: Bird I'm not getting into an argument over this. None of us on here hunt because we feel a burning need to help the farmers control rabbits do we, it's for the love of hunting. I suppose it's wrong to hunt rabbits purely for profit then is it. If lion hunting is sustainable how can any of us knock it. An animals beauty should have f**k all to do with hunting it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 And as it happens there are '10000s' of wild lions.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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