Obit: Syd of the Jug

Subject: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: bill\sables
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:00 PM

I've just got the news that Syd Bolton of the Jug Inn, Chapel Hadelsley has died, Syd was our host every wednesday when we met and played at the Jug He was also the first host of the Yorkshire Gathering. He did have heart trouble and left the Jug for health reasons and lived and worked in an off licence in Bridlington. My sympathies go out to Val his wife and his family.
Bill

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: nutty
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:10 PM

So Sorry to hear about this Bill ... All the bad news seems to be coming at once. I have good memories of the Yorkshire Gatherings at the Jug.

Condolences to his family.

Hazel

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:07 PM

Syd used to look after us all. On my first proper "date" with Jane, she took us out to the Jug to get Syd's approval. Luckily I passed!.
The last time I saw Syd was at a funeral.
There have been far too many this year.
Syd will be remembered along with all the fun we had at the Jug.
Our wishes are with Val and their family.
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Tig
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 05:21 PM

Another wonderful person who has gone before. Without his pub and the music sessions there I would never have become a Mudcat.

Big Hugs to Val and family.

Tig, Badger and Firecat

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Sorcha
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:02 PM

OK, whoever is In Charge Up There can just stop this now. One a year is rather acceptable, but Col and Syd in the same week is just too much.

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 03:03 AM

I used to love the sessions at the Jug, and made so many friends there. Sid was a lovely character. The Jug lost its heart when they left. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Much love to Val.

Pat xxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: mouldy
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:07 AM

Syd and Val made the Jug a home from home for me while Ian was abroad. My older daughter worked as a waitress, and later as a barmaid for him, and he will always be "Uncle Syd" to her. It's very true that the pub lost its heart when they left.

I have come to the conclusion that someone has organised a festival "up there". They have the dancers, musicians and a bloody good chief steward. Now they need someone to run the bar!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: catspaw49
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:39 AM

Sorry to hear Bill........yet another loss.

Bill's tales from The Jug and his news from Yorkshire was great fun for those of us across the pond here who were never there. Bill made us feel as though we were regulars. So thanks Bill, and thanks to Syd for providing the venue which played an important part of the early days of the 'Cat.

Rest easy Syd.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 07:02 AM

I never got to a Jug session but always made a point of calling in to the Jug for a pint and some lunch when on my way to York up the A19. Good food and good beer always.

R

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Les from Hull
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 09:32 AM

So sorry to lose another good friend.

Les and Maggie

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 09:44 AM

Me, too, Spaw. Bill, my condolences.

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: bill\sables
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 04:08 PM

Just got the latest that Syd's service will be on Monday 10th September at Pontefract Crematorium at 11 00 am

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:17 PM

I'll be there.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: bill\sables
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 04:11 PM

Val has asked for Syds favourite tune, Dueling Banjos, to be played at the funeral. Geoff the Duck will play it.
Bill

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: magician
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 04:40 PM

not another one. i have fond memeories of syd and val and the jug. many good ales and good sessions, brilliant fireworks parties, first 2 yokshire gatherings. he only insulted you if he liked you. i won't be able to get to pontefract but will be in skipton on friday

daffydd

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: mouldy
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:21 AM

I'll be there for sure.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Obit: Syd of the Jug
From: Big Phil
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 03:06 PM

I was talking to Syd not long ago when he had his old Triumph in my oppos garage for repair. I had not seen him since he had left the Jug, but he was in good form that day.

So glad I saw the old buggar now he has passed over.

RIP Syd

Condolences to Val and Family

Phil*