Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale

Subject: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,"Pigstrings"
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 08:53 PM

Yes, we're coming up to that time of year when all good men, women, morris dancers and banjo players should gird up their bells, gather up their 'struments, raise up their voices, and sally forth (sally gardens, sally free-and-easy, etc.)to the Kentish Horse Markbeech, Edenbridge for this year's Pig's Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale.

This year, it's on Friday 29th - Sunday 31st May.

Except that it actually starts on Wednesday 27th May with a gig at THE OLD EDEN from rock covers band Dangerous Age (featuring lead singer "Pig-cussion" Keef.)

Thursday 28th May, Travelling FOlk will be getting us in the mood with a session at the Kentish Horse.

More info and tickets on http://www.folkale.co.uk

Ad break over. As you were.

Sue

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 02:58 AM

And don't forget the beer.

And the Brian Rodgers bog-driving competition.

And the John Barden audience participation event.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: John J
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 04:38 AM

Presumably that will be in Kent then.

JJ

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pigstrings
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 06:07 AM

Oops sorry, forgot there was a world beyond the Kent border.

Yes, Markbeech is in Kent!

Did you know the Kentish Horse is the only pub of that name in the country?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 07:17 AM

A wonderful occasion, whatever the weather.....

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pigstrings
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 11:48 AM

The weather will be glorious as always. It's ordered.

Sue

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 02:38 PM

Will there be camping available Thursday night?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 03:02 PM

I'll be there from Thursday Woodsie, so I presume there will be. I'm sure the odd 'piggie' will confirm.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pigstrings
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 04:04 PM

'ere not so much of the odd piggies!

Yes, the camping field will be open from Wednesday, though the portaloos might not arrive until Thursday. If you're going to be there before Friday, it would be best to give Gina and Jeremy at the Horse a call first - 01342 850493.

And let's hope getting OUT of the camping field won't be quite so "entertaining" this year...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 04:41 PM

You're only 'odd piggies' if there are 3 or 5 of you :-)

Looking forward to this one - even though I've joined the ranks of the unemployed and umwanted :-(

John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Girl Friday
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 05:01 PM

Well guys.. hope that you have ordered good weather. The flying Citroen has gone to the big scrapyard in the sky. It's replacement is a Hyundai Matrix... no - not quite a 4 x 4, but hope it can compete in the Brian Rogers handicap bog race if necessary. Pleased to report that the Fox And hounds Folk Club has found a new home.

Great News Folks


The Folk Club has a brand new venue, and it's not too far away from the old one. Lovely Pete has arranged for us to go to his local, The Foresters in Wilmington. It's address is 235 Dartford High Street, but that's at the pretty end!

We start there on Monday 4th May. I know it's a Bank Holiday, but please make an effort to be there. We want to create a good impression. I have spoken to the landlady, Katy, she seems very nice and keen to have us there. We'll probably coming straight from Rochester Sweeps Festival.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hl=en&tab=wl

Thats the Google Map and directions from Eynsford


So,let's make a date for Mondays at 8.30 starting with a singaround .


Sue

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Girl Friday
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 05:26 PM

Sorry - that should be Dartford High road

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pigstrings
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 06:08 PM

John, you may be unemployed but never unwanted!

Sue - great news about the F&H, but I fear Wilmington is a bit too much of a haul for us on a weeknight. I shall stick closer to home and make more of an effort to support Nellies on appropriate Mondays!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 20 Apr 09 - 06:16 AM

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 20 Apr 09 - 06:26 AM

I would love to attend this year has I have never been before and have heard so much about it. I wish to camp from the Thursday night ,

Now can I just turn up and pay for me pitch etc or do I have to book?
Where is the nearest station to the campsite.
I camp and travel light so are there shops nearby.
More importantly is there a Off license nearby.
I also like to cook me own food ever on a couple of stobes or on the embers a Fire would the latter be possible?
Kind regards Pierre.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 07:13 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pigstrings
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 05:08 PM

Pierre,

- Tickets are cheaper if you buy them in advance but you can get them "on the door" (well, from the tent) from Friday onwards.Info on http://www.folkale.co.uk
- Nearest station is Cowden - about 1.5 miles from the Kentish Horse; small station in the middle of nowhere and no transport there. If you don't want a hike carrying your stuff, get the train to Edenbridge Town and take a taxi, it's only a ten minute journey.
- I'm afraid Edenbridge is the nearest source of shops - nothing in Markbeech. But the Kentish Horse will be serving food all weekend (I think they're doing breakfasts again, will check).
- You can bring your own drink on the campsite, but not on the festival site as it's in the pub garden, and it would be rather rude to our hosts at the Kentish Horse who let us take over their place for a weekend. So in the marquee, garden and bar, drinks bought from the pub only, please.
- Stoves and BBQs are no problem.
- The campsite is accessed through the pub car park. There's a water tap and there will be loos.

email [e-mail] if you have any other questions.
Sue

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 23 Apr 09 - 07:53 AM

Thanks Pigstings.
I never book in advance due to my unsteady work relating to time off but i do not mind paying a little extra,but it sounds great. try to get there for the Friday day .,
Regards Pierre.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pigstrings
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 06:00 PM

Friday officially starts around 7.30 pm. If there are people there earlier, there will be music earlier. This is a festival made by the people who come to it!!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 03:33 AM

Pierre le Chapeau - you'll be more than welcome to eat with us, and if you're a good boy I'll even come and get you from Cowden or Edenbridge stations on the friday (I assume around 1pm or thereabouts). I'll send you a PM with mobile numbers that you can phone us on.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 Apr 09 - 04:38 AM

Thank you very much John & Jan. Thats very kind of you.
I have your PM and I shall have a chat with you over the Sweeps weekend.


I put it to you my behavior will be impeccable,

I will bring a couple of huge Fresh Fishes with me along with Lemon Cabbage and Leek with the appropriate fishy herbs to go with it and I will steam cook them over coals on my home made three tier Biscuit tin oven of Knockholt fame..

Kindest regards to you both
Pierre Le Chapeau.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Apr 09 - 04:00 PM

Wish we could come along but I'm booked at Bude Fest again which clashes, it's such a shame as I'd really like to support more local fests more. Anyway, know you'll have a Fab time, keep up the good work!
Hil

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 06:07 AM

Pierre - tried to email you at the old hotmail address and it was returned. If Kay is not in hospital (she has to see the surgeon on 20th May(ish)) Then you can get a lift there and back with us!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 10:38 AM

Woodsie I have a new email address I will give to to you at The Sweeps.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 May 09 - 07:32 PM

Wee-hee it's nearly Piggytime!

There is not a lot of need for Vanwatch this year, I need to put the shower taps back together, and it looks as if I won't have the million watt ICE and subs installed in the van in time, and that's about it.

How is Chickwatch?

And has the landlord cut the grass yet? I gather it is going to come down like Niagara all weekend...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 14 May 09 - 04:07 AM

I have a bit of 'vanwatch' myself this year on the hot water side. Could be the non-return on the cold inlet side, plus I have to change the water filter. Hope it'll be ready for Piggytime.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 09 - 04:34 AM

I have a spare filter if you need one desperately. I'll have it with me the Piggy. At present I have taken the core out of the old one on the basis that I use fresh water daily so what's the point of the filter? The non-return valves are horrid to change. They are plastic (if it's like mine) and you need to get all the small-bore fittings off to get a tight-fitting socket on otherwise the corners round off and then you ARE stymied. I found a bloke in Nottingham who would do the parts cheap - but mine still dribbles if you run the heater before you have attached the drop-in pump.

The bloke wot does the bits on my van that I can't took another look at mine (and it still dribbles as aforesaid) and he had to get at it by removing the Carver II fitting panel from the van (from the outside) to put it on a bench to dismantle. I want to try adding another non-return in the pipe. That seemed to work fine on the old van but the pipe diameters are different.

If you put the water container above the inlet socket, then water will not drain out, but siphon in, and if you then have hot water it is definitely the non-return valve (or maybe the pump) that is the problem.

I also have a very hi capacity pump I want to try, to get a better shower, but some people are telling me that if I overdo it I could blow all the seals in the Carver II and possibly throughout the water system. The hicap in my old van never did that though, on a much older system. If it works you can have my old one to try out if you like.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 14 May 09 - 07:27 AM

Thanks Richard - I may well take you up on that if the cold water inlet is not the problem.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 14 May 09 - 02:25 PM

It's a great event and I wish I was going but I have to be in the Midlands that weekend - enjoy yourselves everyone

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 17 May 09 - 04:30 PM

Let it come down like Niagara, who cares has long has the beer flows the music plays we can still enjoy it.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 May 09 - 05:36 PM

They who need to get their trailers out of the field later care, that's who!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pierre Le Chapeau.
Date: 17 May 09 - 09:32 PM

"They who need to get there trailers out the field later care, thats who!
You trailer folk are dry warm have hot showers and nice warm beds.

The Parlarva of a mud soddened field comes Free with the Trailer Richard?

I quite enjoyed spectating last years fiasco of trailers getting out ofF the field at Knockholt it whiled away a wet Sunday morning.If I recall you did not fair to bad?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pierre le Chapeau.
Date: 17 May 09 - 09:46 PM

Indeed after watching the fun from the confort of me own tent I packed up in a jiffy and retired to the Tallyho to await my lift home.
I was some what puzzled to find your trailer sitting in the Tally Ho car park but there was no sign of you or the Volvo. It was still there at 3.30 when my lift home arrived. I took the liberty to knock on the door of your trailer but there was no one In. What Happened?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 May 09 - 09:59 PM

Knockers: yes, one Volvo, two trailers. Both out of field like dose of salts (secret, long steady run up, commit firmly, control the slide through the gate, impressed the hell out of Romany Man). So I had to pop one trailer in pub carpark, tow other home, come back for first... All with an iffy head gasket in the turbo...

This year plan might be to take the green one (the 2-litre) to Piggy, as I think it has an LSD, very useful in field.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: open mike
Date: 18 May 09 - 01:36 AM

perhaps your LSD is different from the type I heard about
from the good old days...

i would like to have more info on this "I will steam cook them over coals on my home made three tier Biscuit tin oven ."

sounds like a handy camping device. have any pictures?

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 May 09 - 03:40 AM

Limited Slip Diff.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 May 09 - 06:45 AM

Hi Open Mike.
Re to cook in a biscuit tin, Its on the web go to Google type in biscuit tin oven.

I have no pictures of mine but I cook most or if not all of my meals on the open camp fire or in a biscuit tin oven on a throw away barbecue. When I am camping . It comes with both trial and error and burned offerings to begin but I have become quite good at it and well known for doing it.
I cook whole Chicken and Fish and with my further two tier I can steam has well by creating steam from a reservoir of water stored in another tin. My Grandfather taught me to cook in a tin when I was a boy because he was a Army man and had mastered the biscuit tin cooking and passed it on to me. But like any Cooking you must take into consideration Heat and distance from both flame and embers or you will burn the lot.. I use flour and water seals to create a airtight cooking oven.
I will be cooking like this at Pigs Ear so I try to get some photos and post them on this site when the event is finished. Thanks for your interest Regards Pierre.
............................................................................................................................................
I forgot Richard you had two trailers at Knockers last year. A field with two gates is useful use one for the duration of arriving and back and forth etc Re cars. And use the second entrance for the day of leaving .

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 May 09 - 08:37 AM

And of course if Pete gets it wrong or goes to the pub for too long then you get the other army aspect of the invention - a steaming tin-thrower, in which steam pressure delivers ingredients rendered to the constituency of napalm to all within about 20 feet...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 May 09 - 12:11 PM

Excellent Richard.
Yes indeed you have to be careful. I put flat stones in one of my ovens so I could take it off the heat from below and stone bake. from the tin above I was trying to bake bread.. What I did not know was the stones had to be sun cooked dried right through. These stones looked dry on the outside but were wet on the inside. I was in the kitchen and there was one almighty BANG. The biscuit tin lid I have never recovered I think it remains are on the roof of my house. I solved the problem by drilling a hole and placing a piece of copper pipe to act has a kind of steam valve.

I hasten to add I would never cook with stones on a camp site and when I cook at knockholt camp I always just cook with ordinary tins so there is no. worries just saves a lot of washing up and enables me to travel light.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Jon Dudley
Date: 19 May 09 - 11:45 AM

We oldies accompanied the Young Coppers to the Pigs Ear last year. A very friendly small festival it was too. I'm a bit biased about the location as my auntie lived next door to the Kentish Horse and my grandma down the road and I've always viewed Markbeech and Horseshoe Green as God's own country. Do try and have a walk around the area if you get a chance, it's beautiful...oh, and there's a fabulous walk through the woods and fields up to the pub from Cowden station.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 20 May 09 - 08:04 AM

I have never been before so I will have to explore the area during the day. I cannot arrive now until some time Friday due to work commitments but I am really looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 20 May 09 - 08:19 AM

My grandfather in WW1 cooked a dead piglet in a empty metal Ammunition box in Flanders .
Once cooked it was immediately confiscated by the Company Sergeant Major who had it in turn confiscated from him by his senior officer and so on. Once eaten by who ever, it was traced back to him and he was put on a charge for stealing a Pig.

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 May 09 - 09:22 AM

Damn it Pedro, I think there's a song in there somewhere...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 May 09 - 09:24 AM

Particularly if his intent was to give the pig a fitting burial, and the fire that cooked it accidental -

In fact I hope that Sue Rule picks it up and has the song ready by next week!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 20 May 09 - 09:59 AM

pity it wasn't a banjo...

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: The Barden of England
Date: 20 May 09 - 10:08 AM

'I hit it with a Banjo, and it danced a jig'

John Barden

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 May 09 - 05:11 PM

Oh no! John no! John no! John

Geordie Charlton he danced a jig
Played a little banjo
To sound like a pig
To the tune of (etc)

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: GUEST,Pigstrings
Date: 20 May 09 - 07:08 PM

The WWI pig definitely needs a song! May not be ready by this year's Ale though...

However, Keith has written a Folk Ale Anthem, and you are all invited to come and learn it Sunday morning. With luck, we'll finish the Sunday afternoon session with a massed rendition.

's a good song!! Make a glorious noise!

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 20 May 09 - 07:24 PM

Honest that a true story and if you folk wanna make a song of it then me old granddad would be honored and so would I sincerely

Subject: RE: Blatant publicity for the Pig's Ear Ale
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 22 May 09 - 12:52 PM

Happy Birthday Bob Dylan. 22ND MAY 09.