King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend

Subject: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 30 Mar 10 - 10:54 AM

Hi there.

That time of year again.

Rob and Ris at the King's Arms, Upnor near Rochester will be holding a Beer Festival over the weekend of Friday 23rd, Sat 24th and Sun 25 April (St. George's Day weekend).

Bishop Gundulf Morris and Copperfield Clog Morris (think there might be a third side as well??) will be dancing on the Friday evening, St. George's Day (8pm start - that's Morris time!!).

As usual, there will be a fine selection of real ales and ciders in the delightful garden along with a range of snack foods. There is a large marquee so that you can sit under cover if the weather is not good. There will be a real fire around which people can gather.

No real time table (apart from us dancing on the Friday night), so just turn up as and when you fancy over the the weekend.

It's always been a great weekend before and everyone is always made to feel welcome.

All are welcome, especially if you can play an instrument or sing or both.

So --- see you there!!!

Regards

Kev the Clogs

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 04:03 AM

I.ll be there. I have all three days off ?
I missed the event last year because of work.

Are there any B&Bs in Upnor. If not I will stay in Rochester and Bus it in each day.

Upnor + Sweeps + Pigs Ear+ all of Sidmouth. Strewarding + 2 Knockers. `= Otford.
The excitement is overwhelming. "
I must go have a lie down?
regards to all Pierre.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: naughtyforty
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 04:28 AM

I won't be there as I am going to Crayford on 24 April - easier to get to I'm afraid

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: melodeonboy
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 04:42 AM

Great; I should be able to get there on one of the days.

Full marks to you for organising and/or informing and encouraging this and other such events, Kev. People who make things happen are often unsung; thanks a lot, mate.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: TheSilentOne
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 08:01 AM

We likely won't make it. TSO has too much work to catch up on and Sweeps follows the next weekend. If we can get out it will probably be Crayford too.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: TheSilentOne
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 08:02 AM

oops that was me VirginiaTam on TSO's pc.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: romanyman
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 01:21 PM

the gongscourers will be at crayford on the 24th as well sorry.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Apr 10 - 06:53 AM

Kev, PM me which BGs will be there - I could slip in Fri with Blossom's amp that I borrowed to return it if the BGs I wish to avoid are probably absent.

Then I can go to Crayford on Sat, maybe!

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Essex Girl
Date: 02 Apr 10 - 03:19 AM

Pete, I am driving to Upnor on the Friday if you need a lift, but I'll be at Crayford on Saturday

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 03 Apr 10 - 04:36 AM

Thanks Essex Girl
I will do both too there is no B&B in Upnor and I am back at Rochester for sweeps the following week so yeah a lift would be nice thank you. speak nearer the time fore I am working for the next few Wednesdays. so I wont be at Folkmob.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 04 Apr 10 - 06:49 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 04 Apr 10 - 07:53 PM

Is the Mermaid with the big bobbies still there?

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 03:59 AM

What, they bobbie up and down on top of the water?

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 06:17 AM

She is a striking Garden feature Richard . She,s not in the water I do not know how she stays up right. She would look great on a large water feature.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 02:22 PM

For a moment there I thought he was referring to Dilligaf, a risky procedure, if ever there was one.

Don T.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 02:25 PM

I'm off to Crayford on the Saturday, having committed to that one.

I might make the Friday evening if I can arrange transport, but Sunday is impossible, given the distance between the SansPareil and the Kings arms.

Too much for my knee to walk that both ways.

Don T

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: growler
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 04:42 PM

I'll be there with Kevin, just in case he isn't LOUD enough

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 04:48 PM

Sans Pareil? That's nowhere near any of the involved pubs. It's near the Findsbury roundabout, is painted pink, and has karaoke.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 06 Apr 10 - 10:09 AM

""Sans Pareil? That's nowhere near any of the involved pubs. It's near the Findsbury roundabout, is painted pink, and has karaoke.""

It is also the closest point to the Kings arms by bus on a Sunday.

Hence the reference. It is over a mile away, and in addition you have to cross the dual carriageway, in my case at a medium fast limp, which can be lethal.

BTW Richard, what involved pubs?

This thread is about the St. Georges Day at the Kings Arms.

Don T.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 10 Apr 10 - 05:57 PM

i am looking forward to this event.
Upnors a hard name to remember o I call the event Up Yours>

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 03:43 AM

Wevva not looking good.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 11:23 AM

Its never is good weather at Upnor always pours down with rain but it still good fun>

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 09:08 PM

Wevva looking much drier

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 11:03 PM

Oh Good" I,ll bring me swimming trunks

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 03:37 AM

Met-check now looking confused - no rainfall in the precipitation column but pictures of rain in the symbols, and also apparently a fearsome wind-chill

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 10:51 AM

Bugger the swimming trunks

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 17 Apr 10 - 04:47 PM

Are they gonna have the beer tent at the botom of a steep hill went arse over head last time?

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Apr 10 - 06:12 AM

Wevva looking betta

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Apr 10 - 09:03 AM

Won't be able to make any of this one, I'm afraid.

No transport forthcoming for Friday or Sunday, and I'm committed elsewhere on Saturday.

Would somebody please give Rob my best, and tell him I'll be at the next one for sure.

NEW TRANSPORT IN THE PIPELINE!.............YIPPEE!!!

Might be a couple of weeks though.

Don T.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Apr 10 - 09:07 AM

Repaired old, or new? Glad for you though Don.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Apr 10 - 09:11 AM

Any FaF presense at Upnor? Worth posting on the FaF permathread if there is.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Apr 10 - 10:38 AM

I will be there (probably) but I am not aware of proposed flying of FaF banners.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 01:36 AM

Metcheck says wevva clear and dry - not warm during day (12 degrees) and getting B cold at night (down to -1 by 1 am).

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Essex Girl
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 04:59 AM

Well it's already 15 degrees here and is forecast for 21 degrees tomorrow.See you tonight.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: GUEST,dilligafxx
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 05:05 AM

Weather looks good, beer looks better!! Lots of Dragons and Georges for some strange reason known only to Rob xx

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 05:10 AM

Why have you become a jest, Val?

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 07:54 AM

Looking forward to tonight!! Morris Dancing again -- yyyaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!

Feels like not many folkies at all :-( Come on guys, this is always a good one.

Kev

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 08:14 AM

So - can we have a heads up of who is expecting to be there on any of the days?

I'll be there Friday night and a lot of Saturday.

I must say that I am a little disappointed that many who attended each of the last four festivals held on this weekend are travelling further up the river London way.

Looking forward to seeing Growler and Melodeonboy and Hoff for starters :-)

Kev

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 08:58 AM

8 year old Rover 75 CDTi Diesel Automatic.

As new condition, average mileage, full service history.

BMW 2 litre Turbo Diesel injected prime mover, so no worries about Rover cam belts and such.

Motorway (which encompasses most of my mileage) 54 mpg.

Also has built in SatNav, so no more searching google maps and using masses of printer ink.

The result of the surprise sudden arrival of a small legacy.

Feels a bit like birthdays when I was a kid.

Don T.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: melodeonboy
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 09:02 AM

I should be there tonight, Kev. Growler's probably coming on Sunday, but I'm gigging then, so I won't be able to come with him.

Subject: RE: King's Arms, Upnor - St George's weekend
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 24 Apr 10 - 04:32 PM

Well - a verypleasant two days.

Many thanks to Gong Scourers and Copperfield for joing Bishop Gundulf's on Friday night. The dancing was great. Thanks to Rob and Ris for the great selection of beers and the huge amount of food.

Saturday was a great session - the men of Gundulf's kept the flag flying. Great dancing, the crowd were great and we collected £60 for charity. Some great singing afterwards and interest from several people re joining. Cheers to Melodeonboy for turning up on Friday night.

Rob and Ris again provided great beer and food on Saturday.

Dilligaf and I wiill nit be there on Sun, but the weekend is still running with many fine beers. So if you want to turn up and sing or play, then you will be more than welcome!

OK - see you all at Sweeps next week.

Regards

Kev