|
Post by DazaB_WCFC on Jun 10, 2008 13:06:33 GMT
Sorry had to pull out of the overnighter (see PMS) might be able to make the day trip... Daza, me and the sprog might be making a day trip, maybe we can take the train up together? Good shout - I'll be in contact.
|
|
|
Post by ambersalamander on Jun 10, 2008 17:28:24 GMT
Sorry I haven't replied (been ill) but you know I'm in anyway! Saturday morning is ok- I'll just cancel the day off I booked for Friday. The only problem will be getting my darling boyfriend out of bed as he rarely surfaces before lunchtime
|
|
|
Post by amberaleman on Jun 10, 2008 18:15:07 GMT
Bingo! I had to phone about six different B&Bs and was close to giving up - but the Gwynne guest house CAN accommodate us for 5/6 July. The address is 13 Kings Road, Stamford PE9 1HD, phone 07747 615675. It's just over 5 minutes on foot north of the town centre. I've booked three rooms. There's a double at £65, a twin at £60 and a double let as a single at £40. (MiB, Medibot and I can fight for the single. ;D) They want a £30 deposit which I'll sort out. I said we'd arrive at lunchtime on the Saturday.
|
|
|
Post by ambersalamander on Jun 10, 2008 20:47:38 GMT
Thank you very much Mark, that's appreciated.
|
|
|
Post by medibot on Jun 11, 2008 11:55:02 GMT
Brilliant.
If only you could arrange the rest of my life too rather than just the drunken Saturdays, i'd get far more done!
|
|
|
Post by Col ISIHAC. on Jun 11, 2008 12:11:01 GMT
Brilliant. If only you could arrange the rest of my life too rather than just the drunken Saturdays, i'd get far more done! There speaks a man destined for the Cabinet!
|
|
|
Post by medibot on Jun 12, 2008 1:57:30 GMT
lol. Alan B'stard style Although Mark is a tadge more competent than Piers Fletcher-Dervish!
|
|
|
Post by riversideorg on Jun 18, 2008 17:22:08 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Jenny here I am one of the Volunteer Organisers of the Riverside Festival.
It is great to read about your group and to find out that you are regular visitors to the Festival.
It would be great to meet you and say hi, so do stop by the Information Stall and ask for me.
This years event has even more bands and a bigger Beer Festival (40 plus real Ales + 20 Ciders) including for the first time a special Riverside Festival Ale.
If anyone wants to get in touch direct my e-mail address is jennycollins10@aol.com - it would be great to find out where you travel from etc.
Cheers
Jenny
|
|
|
Post by J Esaj PRA on Jun 18, 2008 18:47:36 GMT
It'll be a day trip for me, but only if it isn't chucking it down. Arrive noon-ish and will probably leg it early to catch beers and/or gigs elsewhere.
Good to hear of a bigger beer festival, but as it'll be the only place to get booze now that people are prevented from bringing their own, I can see getting served will be hell. Can't say there is anything at all that interests me on the music front this year, although I've still got a few of the local bands to check out.
|
|
|
Post by amberaleman on Jun 18, 2008 20:53:16 GMT
Hi Everyone, Jenny here I am one of the Volunteer Organisers of the Riverside Festival. It is great to read about your group and to find out that you are regular visitors to the Festival. It would be great to meet you and say hi, so do stop by the Information Stall and ask for me. This years event has even more bands and a bigger Beer Festival (40 plus real Ales + 20 Ciders) including for the first time a special Riverside Festival Ale. If anyone wants to get in touch direct my e-mail address is jennycollins10@aol.com - it would be great to find out where you travel from etc. Cheers Jenny Thanks for the message, Jenny. I daresay we'll find time to call by at your stall. And I look forward to sampling that special ale!
|
|
|
Post by amberaleman on Jun 18, 2008 20:57:16 GMT
It'll be a day trip for me, but only if it isn't chucking it down. Arrive noon-ish and will probably leg it early to catch beers and/or gigs elsewhere. Good to hear of a bigger beer festival, but as it'll be the only place to get booze now that people are prevented from bringing their own, I can see getting served will be hell. Can't say there is anything at all that interests me on the music front this year, although I've still got a few of the local bands to check out. "Chucking it down"? Surely no chance of that in an English summer! ;D Esaj, ti ekam od uoy epoh!
|
|
|
Post by J Esaj PRA on Jul 1, 2008 17:35:42 GMT
BBC 5 day forecast currently says "light rain" for Stamford. Tut.
Do I bother doing a compilation CD for this year? Any requests? Any themes?
|
|
|
Post by medibot on Jul 1, 2008 18:13:46 GMT
I wouldn't mind a CD, going to have another blast through the old ones before the festival this week (yes, i've still got them!). How about a theme of "Prog Rock for Indie Boys" or something I trust we are sticking to the usual meet in the Green Man as early as you can make it plan? www.stamfordonline.co.uk/greenman/I'm personally hoping to be in the Green Man for near enough opening time. It's easy to find and is a fine, fine pub with excellent food and since the festival doesn't really get under way until 1pm it's an excellent place to gather and goad and whatnot.
|
|
|
Post by ambersalamander on Jul 1, 2008 19:57:34 GMT
Sounds lovely! Thanks ever so much for popping into our lovely forum Jenny- it's great to hear from you and the Riverside ale sounds fantastic! A CD would be lovely, Jase. I've told Leo all about you and your interesting music and he wants some!
|
|
|
Post by J Esaj PRA on Jul 3, 2008 19:09:13 GMT
A soaking looks more unavoidable as each day passes. I might not bother... I've told Leo all about you... Oh poo! Yeah, I don't think I'll bother then!! Err, point him in Daza's direction then if you can't deal with it yourself!
|
|