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Anyone worried about Christmas markets and terrorism?

66 replies

Singadream · 21/11/2017 22:59

I am. Won’t stop me going - I refuse to bow to terrorists - but I can’t pretend i’m not worried.

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LaughingLlama · 21/11/2017 23:03

Im not worried but am aware that ant major Eurpean city is a potential target in the run up to Xmas.
I tend not to worry but am more aware in general these days.
I certainly wont change my ways or stop going where i want though.

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elQuintoConyo · 21/11/2017 23:03

It doesn't cross my mind and i live near Cambrils.

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 21/11/2017 23:05

Yes, I worry about it.

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HarryPottersBroomstick · 21/11/2017 23:06

Birmingham has some major bollard type things in place. I don't think they would be able to get through with a vehicle.

I'm not going with the smalls as we managed to spend about £25 in what felt like 10 minutes last year. SO expensive.

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ShirleyPhallus · 21/11/2017 23:07

No

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LizzieSiddal · 21/11/2017 23:08

No I don’t worry.

There are thousands of Xmas markets across Europe, over many days and millions of people visit them.
The chances of you and your loved ones being there at the time of an attack, are minuscule.

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ChangingStates · 21/11/2017 23:08

No, at least not until this thread, and now worrying that I should be worried Confused.

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Debby08 · 21/11/2017 23:09

There's always a possibility and terrorism strikes anywhere nowadays but I try to go out the earliest possible times and avoid huge crowds and shoppers.

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zippydoodaar · 21/11/2017 23:10

No

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Slinkymalinky1 · 21/11/2017 23:15

I’m not concerned, we are near Manchester and they’ve put big fence things up and extra security. My husband will not go near and doesn’t want me to go either. I’m in two minds, obviously don’t want to go and him spend the evening worrying, but I love the markets and it’s always been a big part of Christmas for me. I was looking forward to taking my daughter for a nice day out, now she’s old enough. Would be interested to hear other people’s thoughts

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Changebagsandgladrags · 21/11/2017 23:15

Yep it was ln my mind when we went at the weekend. I've lived under the threat of terrorists for 40ish years. I'm done with it now, I'd rather just avoid those places and have moved out of London

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Slinkymalinky1 · 21/11/2017 23:16

Lizzie your thoughts are similar to mine and what I’ve said to dh, but he’s having none of it Hmm

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NC4now · 21/11/2017 23:20

I was in Manchester at the weekend. It was packed, as ever, with barriers and a few armed cops but I felt safe enough. I don’t tend to have that type of anxiety.
Sad sign of the times though.

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giveovermypreciousss · 21/11/2017 23:36

Yes I am concerned but will not be put off going. I probably wont take my kids though. If something awful did happen I dont think I could manage the run, hide advice with the toddler.

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giveovermypreciousss · 21/11/2017 23:36

Yes I am concerned but will not be put off going. I probably wont take my kids though. If something awful did happen I dont think I could manage the run, hide advice with the toddler.

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Helena17 · 21/11/2017 23:41

Danger is always there. Better avoid shopping during holiday rush hours and do much of your shopping online but be sure delivery is swift so whatever you need gets to your door in time for Christmas.

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flimflaminurjams · 21/11/2017 23:44

Not so much Christmas markets for me as I really don't like them (I know friends who almost wet themselves with excitement for them - each to their own) but I do worry that the markets or other things going on are going to be attacked.

I just worry in general and am dismayed by the lack of action or anything changing which just means we are all sitting ducks.

Same reason I don't go to concerts anymore

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GlitterGlassEye · 21/11/2017 23:51

Ds is going to Edinburgh for the Christmas markets with his high school. I wasn’t worried but I’m now a bit anxious off the back of this thread. But that’s not your fault op. I’ll have a talk to make sure he knows what to do if anything occurs. You’ve made me vigilant tbh.

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AnnieAnoniMouse · 21/11/2017 23:57

It wouldn’t stop me going —work has done that grrrr— but I don’t go to any large gathering of people now without it crossing my mind. Bastards are bloody winning no matter what we say.

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RavenLG · 22/11/2017 00:00

You’re more likely to be hit by a car walking down the street than attacked by a terrorist.

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CakesRUs · 22/11/2017 00:07

Birmingham has installed major anti car bollards and gates - a sensible step IMO, sad times to live in.

Terrorism won't stop me going though.

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nancy75 · 22/11/2017 00:11

just worry in general and am dismayed by the lack of action or anything changing which just means we are all sitting ducks.
Same reason I don't go to concerts anymore

I went to a big event at Wembley last week & the security has been massively increased, you couldn’t get near the venue without showing tickets & having the metal detector wands waived at you. To get in was almost airport level security so I don’t think it’s right to say nothing is being done.

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Singadream · 22/11/2017 00:19

sorry @glitterglasseye

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Singadream · 22/11/2017 00:19

@ravenlg well I worry about that too, and now this in addition...

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Bumblina · 22/11/2017 00:23

I was in Manchester this evening to meet friends and it struck me how busy it was in Piccadilly station - big Man City game, Little Mix at the arena and the Christmas Markets. It was heaving. It hasn't stopped people, which is great, but I did feel uneasy in a similar fashion to how I felt when I was on the tube in London in the summer.

Personally I don't get the hype surrounding the markets as it's the same over priced stuff every year with hoards of people blocking the way so you can't move freely, but each to their own abd if people aren't threatened good for them.

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