Pig's Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 19 May 10 - 03:42 AM

My intent is intense incense for when I'm in tents.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Mark Stevens
Date: 18 May 10 - 08:40 PM

Is that good intent .. ?

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 May 10 - 06:46 PM

Oh no, don't get two intents...

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 May 10 - 05:46 PM

'If it rains we can have a Mud hut workshop.For those of us intents

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 May 10 - 05:42 PM

'Where,s 'Noah"

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 May 10 - 05:39 PM

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 18 May 10 - 05:39 PM

Fond memories of Wasps from last year" Excellent night by the stove talking joking.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pigstrings
Date: 18 May 10 - 06:34 AM

Dan from Wasps has moved dahn west. Jonni's pregnant. Andy, Liz and Leijsha are playing as Taliesin - did an excellent set at Nellie's the other week. Last I heard, they had recruited Andy Millen on bass and Holly on melodeon. Really looking forward to hearing them at Markbeech.

And you really ain't heard nothing until you hear Andy the Dangerous Pig Band.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Mark Stevens
Date: 18 May 10 - 06:08 AM

Blimey. Cheers for the description of 'a clout', John from Elsie's Band, and Barden of England.
I didn't realise that this festival has really taken off in the last few years.
'Wasps in the Woodshed are no more' What happened, have they disbanded ? :-(    I know Leijsha and her playing anyway..

I think that this weekend clashes with the Tinkers Park Steam Rally, :-/ , has anyone else sampled The New Inn, Hadlow Down ?

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: fisheye
Date: 18 May 10 - 04:54 AM

my this sounds a happy event, what with wellies and bog driving events....do we get the mud bath squabbles also.
fisheye

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 May 10 - 04:50 AM

Wevva forecast improved - now showing Fri and Sat dry and 19 degrees, Sun warm and wet with 2mm of rain (ie not a lot really) and 21 degrees - just enough to make the bog driving trophy at the field exit interesting.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 May 10 - 07:39 PM

I'll just be a peasant then.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pigstrings
Date: 17 May 10 - 06:23 PM

I think we've cleared up the pricing confusion, but just in case...

A weekend ticket costs £25 and includes all the concerts and camping. All monies from tickets go to pay the artists fees, so we can do it all again next year. As most people have commented its ridiculously good value.

If you don't have a weekend ticket (ie just a day ticket) and want to camp, it's £5 per pitch per night.

If you don't have a ticket at all, there's not much I can do about it, since we hold it in a public house - but who d'you think pays for it all???? 't'ain't done by magic.

FOOD AND DRINK
The pub usually have Biddenden cider on as well as lots of beer. Can I confirm that only food and drink purchased from the Kentish Horse should be consumed in the marquee, garden or bar - in other words, keep your own on the campsite. Gina and Jeremy at TKH have been hugely supportive of the Ale. Yes, they do a lot of business over the weekend, but you all know (or should) how valuable good landlords/landladies are to live music. TKH hosts a folk session once a month, and has occasional live bands. It's not easy running a rural pub - I call on all good men, women and Leopards to do their duty at the bar....

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS (all villages around Edenbridge):
Four Elms pub in Four Elms village are holding an acoustic/folk fest the previous Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. A more contemporary feel than Pigfest. Open mic slots Monday afternoon. Ticket entry.
Tuesday 1st June - extra session at Elsie's, QUeens Arms Cowden Pound. Bits of Pigs (Grant and Sue) will be supporting this session (other bits will be supporting the Punch and Judy in Tonbridge)
Weds 2nd June - Ashdown Morris Men are at the Kentish Horse
Thurs 3rd June - Travelling Folk are at the Kentish Horse
..and Pigfest starts Friday 4th.

T_SHIRTS
I've seen Ben's design for this year's Folk Ale Ts. Brilliant. (Thought, perhaps we should do designer wellies...?)

ANything else?

Oh, weather! Yes, of course it'll be fine. If all this talk of wellies hasn't scared off the rain, the sacrificial Sunday at the Sweeps MUST have done. (Mustn't it?)

Now, as long as Fiat get around to putting a new engine in our (3-year-old!) car in time for towing the caravan up to Markbeech, we're all set...

Sue

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pigstrings
Date: 17 May 10 - 05:44 PM

SOrry folks, not been on Mudcat for a bit - you've all overtaken me!!

Re. open mic, I'm afraid it's closed to new entries - we have the most fantastic line up of "volunteers" who could be guest artists in their own right. Folk like Andy Smythe, Sally Ironmonger, Ty & Ayesha, Taliesin...the list goes on. The only way I can get more open mic slots in is to add 24 hours to the festival. And I have to go back to work on Monday....

Wasps in the Woodshed are no more, BUT Leijsha the harpist will be there with "son of Wasps" ("grub of Wasps?") Taliesin.

Back to the thread to see if there are any more queries Richard and John and other stalwart Piggies have not picked up! Thanks guys.

Sue

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Essex Girl
Date: 17 May 10 - 04:53 PM

I'll be there from Friday afternoon, with the van and Dave K. Alan and I have got an open mike spot on Saturday afternoon
On footwear I find that crocs are the best for camping. If it's muddy you just stick you feet, (shoes as well) under the tap!!

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: The Barden of England
Date: 17 May 10 - 02:18 PM

Got to admit Sue that I was somewhat mystified by the £25 being expensive for basic camping in a field. It includes Jez Lowe, Bully Wee and Moveable Feast, and some really stunning local talent (Atlantic Currants, Border Crossing, Ty & Ayesha and of course the fabulous Pigs Ear to name but a few), plus excellent loos, booze and how do you doo's. That is brilliant value in my mind.

John Barden

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,John from"Elsie`s Band"
Date: 17 May 10 - 09:24 AM

WHOOPS!! Post above. Too hasty.
Mark,
      As part of the week festival Mistress Rule has asked us to run an "Elsie`s session" on Tuesday, June 1st in the evening at "The Quens arms" (Elsie`s), Cowen Pound.

John

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Female Leopard
Date: 17 May 10 - 08:57 AM

Thank you RB for the link to the gardening shoes. I have ordered a pair to keep my hind paws dry.
£25.00 too dear!!!???????? Rubbish!!!!! Where else could you get Jez Lowe, The Bully Wees, a host of infamous others, and John Barden for the money?

If you want to avoid us, we're in the marquee 2.15 Saturday. (So Far)

T D L

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: naughtyforty
Date: 17 May 10 - 08:51 AM

I will be bringing my pink wellies in case of rain - not as flash as those "discovered" by Crow Sister but much cheaper!!!!

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: fisheye
Date: 17 May 10 - 08:26 AM

RB have they taken into concideration this Ash cloud that seems to be floating around. Last weekend they said rain in Notts, no bloody planes but glorious sushine. Whatever the weather I am sure an enjoyable festival will be had by most. besides I have a big plastic bag for my camera and an umbrella.
Fisheye

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 May 10 - 04:03 AM

In context it probably means an undervest.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: melodeonboy
Date: 17 May 10 - 03:48 AM

An archaic word for a cloth, or (by context) an item of clothing.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Mark Stevens
Date: 16 May 10 - 08:03 PM

'Never cast a clout, until May is out'

What is a 'clout' ?
Cheers for the Met checks.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 May 10 - 06:43 PM

Current predictions -
Fri 4th Jun - over half an inch of rain, top temp 12
Sat 5 Jun - now predicted dry, top temp 15
Sun 6 May - nearly dry top temp 14.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 16 May 10 - 03:52 PM

VT what you depressed about there are Marquees and a session tent during the day and you are in a Caravan. we can all meet up and play and sing at the end of the day its the evening pub sessions that appeal to me there seems to be little time for slot during the day time
unless ye pre book a slot but the slots I saw last year were very good but some what ruched once on. Clearly I am not talking about booked guests
Kind regards Pierre.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 16 May 10 - 03:41 PM

Last years weather was glorious and bugger the met check they wouldn't know if they had Snow Balls up there Arse.
Remember "nothing is safe until end of May''

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Mark Stevens
Date: 16 May 10 - 02:25 PM

We're not talking about Postal Voting Fraud , I thought Politics was off ?

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 May 10 - 12:17 PM

Enjoy, Mark, it's the closest thing to a seat your friends have got.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Mark Stevens
Date: 16 May 10 - 09:47 AM

I used to like the Pigs Ear' but £25 for a basic camping weekend in a field ?? I remember a comfy warm nights sleep on a straw bale after one late night session. :o)

Must go for a pre-fest recce; anything happening at Elsie's ?

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 16 May 10 - 08:29 AM

getting me all depressed with the wevva report... sorry I asked now.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 May 10 - 04:07 AM

Metcheck says all three days cold and wet, Friday really quite wet. So far.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Kentish Chinese water deer
Date: 15 May 10 - 07:13 PM

We can use that stick to hang a banner up saying?
"Chinese Water deer not welcome Leopards Bugger off"

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Kentish Monkey chief.
Date: 15 May 10 - 07:10 PM

You frightened them off Mr Bridge talking about stick and things.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,The Kentish Chinese Water Dee.r
Date: 15 May 10 - 06:44 PM

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 May 10 - 07:37 AM

I think the stick might be used for something else in that case.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 May 10 - 06:14 AM

TSO says besides those boots not being wellies they are definitely not worn by "stick in the muds."

Please let's not devolve into discussion of sheep. Save that for the Knocker's threads.

Is it too soon to do a wevva check?

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)
Date: 15 May 10 - 06:07 AM

You call those "whore wellies"? Pahh! Beat these: All the better to keep you dry with.. Though there might be some 'issues' with getting stuck in the mud.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 10 - 08:37 PM

There are books of learning devoted to the correct placement of the word "only". Shame no-one buys them.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: melodeonboy
Date: 14 May 10 - 07:39 PM

Am I right in thinking that there's more discussion of wellies on this thread than you'd find at a Welsh sheep farmers' covention?

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: broadstairs-jen
Date: 14 May 10 - 05:57 PM

oh dear tam...be very careful...those wellies have pink leopard spots

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Arthur McGuinness
Date: 14 May 10 - 01:21 PM

I was thinking more of the performance area in and around the marquee which is really part of the licenced premises. It would certainly be right to only drink stuff purchased at thr bar.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 May 10 - 01:18 PM

festival whore wellies

our tickets arrived today... yippee!

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)
Date: 14 May 10 - 12:52 PM

Yep, they look about right. Though I kinda fancy these: funky wellies

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 10 - 12:28 PM

http://www.gardensupplydirect.co.uk/garden_footwear_and_gloves/gardening_shoe_-_the_original/11199_p.html

These are shoe height all the way round and don't slip off sleepy feet

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 10 - 12:19 PM

How much! (wellies) Those are silly prices!

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Singer of Songs
Date: 14 May 10 - 11:23 AM

Looking forward to this great weekend.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 May 10 - 06:35 AM

well I won't be drinking much of anything but water, juice, coffee and tea, since I am back on chemo. But I am sure the pub can accommodate my peculiar tipples.

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)
Date: 14 May 10 - 06:09 AM

"I think that it is good prctice and respectful to the Pub landlord that we only drink our own booze in the camping area."

For sure - I don't think anyone's advocating smuggling own booze onto pub premises :)

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: The Barden of England
Date: 14 May 10 - 06:01 AM

The camping is right behind the pub, so a very short stagger indeed. I get all my drink in the pub as it's the right thing to do.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Pigs Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 14 May 10 - 05:44 AM

I did the pub to my tent in about 2 minutes - Glorious. Really looking forward to this year after a couple of years away.