Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 10:00 AM

I have been paddling in the Cray today to test the Duck Racing.

It works! The ducks have to be dropped on the downstream side of the bridge otherwise they get stuck in the standing wave of the weir. There is overtaking and it is easily possible to get to the finish line from the start before the ducks arrive. It is also possible to pluck the ducks from the water at the end of the race before they disappear into the distance.

So, the concept is that we have six differently coloured plastic ducks that you hire for £1 to enter a race. You take these to the bridge and on the word of command drop them into the Cray. The ducks float downstream to the finish line. The winner gets £5 and £1 goes to Crayside Folk Club funds!

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 06:16 PM

Excellent stuff! I've been leaving publicity on all the tables at The Barge. I even asked Tim to put up a poster for us, and he has.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 06:38 PM

If anyone wants overnight accommodation, probably the most convenient hotel is the Mary Rose Inn, just two miles away on the 51 bus route

Mary Rose Inn

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 07:19 PM

Or here Lola's

or here
Glendevon House

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 12 Sep 10 - 05:24 PM

I put out 25 fliers at the Wat Tyler do, and most of them were taken.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 12 Sep 10 - 05:43 PM

I'd better print some more then!! :-)

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 12 Sep 10 - 05:50 PM

Yes please

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 26 Sep 10 - 04:34 AM

Well if nobody turns up it won't be through ignorance - every household in Bexley has received the information in the what's on section of the Bexley Borough magazine!!

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: GUEST,Wooodzeee
Date: 26 Sep 10 - 04:42 AM

Well done Rafflesbear!

See y'all t'marrow!

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 04:43 AM

Duck racing - "Ah, so one's called Reg, one's called Ron, what of the remaining four?"

OK - they will be named
Reggie
Ronnie
Charlie
Jimmy
Robbie
Ricky

To start the race they must be 'passively released' by resting the palm of the hand on the bridge parapet at the time of letting go - this is to avoid injury to the ducks caused by being hurled down the river to gain an advantage.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 04:54 AM

Duck racing
I bring me Dart firing 2.2 Air rifle just to make thing interesting?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 09:00 AM

Pierre - it is Duck Racing -not Duck Shooting !!!!!

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 09:08 AM

but wouldn't they go a bit faster if they thought they were about to be shot?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 09:59 AM

First confirmed guest beer is the award winning Barnsley Gold

Barnsley Gold

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 11:15 AM

The other beer is, I think a Whitstable but await confirmation.

Right you regular Crayfolk. We still need a few helpers on the day.

Who's offering ?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 11:08 AM

Managed to get a few helpers signed up last night, more volunteers will lighten the load though. One or two hours is all we are asking.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 11:26 AM

Went round today putting posters in shop windows in Sidcup and Foots Cray.

Well received, some poeple sounded as though they might be interested in coming along. So what DO we do if 400 people turn up?

1 - open the gates to the car park
2 - construct a bridge across the river on to the grassy area opposite

It's not such a problem if only ten people turn up, we can just pack up and go home. Nothing to go on for numbers but we'll soon know!

One thing for sure I'm dead chuffed at the line-up we've got

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 01:13 PM

I will try to lend a hand but there might be sommit a foot being ibn Cray.
Remind me nearer the time.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 01:33 PM

Thanks Pierre, don't forget you're on at 2.00pm sharp

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 02:55 PM

Ahem ! We are going to need all the car park, so no opening gates. They will turn into Flood Gates ! Perhaps we can persuade Lidl not to close off the understore area.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 03:39 PM

and Pigs Ear might fly.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 12:04 AM

There,s plenty of local Car parking off the main road Ducky Stop Flapping?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 07:37 AM

Parking sorted !!!

I have spoken to the Facilities Manager of Progressive Media and they are happy for us to use their car park on the day. Their car park is almost immediately opposite the Seven Stars, on the other side of the bridge

Our thanks to Progressive Media for their kindness, that's another worry gone

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 09:18 AM

There are a lot off double yellows on the streets around the pub, so this is excellent news . If you are fit enough to walk then what Pierre says is correct. The public transport is very good too, for those who don't want to drive. Details on the website, which bears repeating

Click on How to Get There

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 01:01 PM

Avery good site well done.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 02:00 PM

It's a Rafflesbear Production . Good innit ?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: melodeonboy
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 03:07 AM

I never know what's happening in Crayside these days as there appears to be a paucity of information on Mudcat. Could someone perhaps add a thread or two to rectify the situation?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 04:06 AM

Actually you don't have to rely on Mudcat as we have a facebook group where we also display photographs of our jolly band of followers (and Sticky) and also our information packed website

But the best way of finding out what is going on is to come down and see us at one of our events - there are plenty to choose from

A good one to start with would be our one day festival on Saturday October 9th at which you would be more than welcome

If you enjoy that, you could then then you would be more than welcome to come along on Monday evenings for our regular singarounds which have proved very popular

You may even be tempted to put your name down for one of the slots at the 'Crayside Live' open mike sessions which will be starting on November 6th because we like what you do and we would be more than happy to have you along as we need your enthusiasm and humour to stop us becoming miserable (and the shirts in case the lights fail)

So you see we have probably struck the balance about right with Mudcat and there is probably no need for more threads..... yet :-)

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 04:09 AM

"that, you could then then you would be"

it's still early in the morning

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: GUEST,Cyril Catchpole
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 04:23 AM

I heard a rumour that the great world famous (in Eltham) Dave Kennington may be playing at the festival. Is this true, or just one of those ubfounded rumours that usually start in the lead up to such an event. I told my wife that it was highly unlikely that a fledgling venture such as Crayside Folk could even afford such a mega star! Another rumour is that it is a Dave Kennington impersonator/tribute act that is booked. Please put us out of our misery and confirm which one, if any is appearing. Couldn't see anything on the flyer that I saw in the pub last night. WE may have to book a larger coach!

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 04:32 AM

Hi Mick,

Sadly Dave Kennington will not be performing on Saturday week but we have a replacement in Dave Kenningham who I think you may find is even better.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 05:09 AM

"I never know what's happening in Crayside these days as there appears to be a paucity of information on Mudcat. Could someone perhaps add a thread or two to rectify the situation?"

Agreed! Tooooo many threads that all seem to merge into the same thing that I can't be @rsed to read anymore! Although I did read this one ;-)

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 05:33 AM

Folk day thread will disappear after October 9th - it is usual for a club to start a new thread for a festival

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 01:21 PM

Will Dave Kenningham,s three female backing singers be coming.
The Bellinghams from Buckingham.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 10:02 AM

I'd heard that it was The Buckinghams from Bellingham

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 04:44 AM

The last I heard the Buckingham's from Bellingham had done a council house exchange
with the with the Caddinghams from Gillingham?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: GUEST,Girl Friday
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 06:21 AM

Is it true that the Buckinghams moved to Gillingham just to avoid the Crays duckinghan ?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 06:59 AM

No, Effingham

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: melodeonboy
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 04:47 PM

Ah, that would be the Blindings from Effingham, better know as the Effingham Blindings! :)

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 05:56 PM

I've just seen the Bexley Magazine. We are indeed listed = the only event in the Borough on Saturday

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 07:13 AM

I forgot to bring the Guitar leads on sunday night.
I.ll bring them with me Saturday what time do you want me to be there if you want a hand setting up?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: GUEST,Wooden Top
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 08:10 AM

Her Lie indie mourning

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 09:49 AM

Setup starts at 10.00 Pierre, you're most welcome to join us then.

Weather forecast could be worse -

Met office - More settled and mainly dry weather with some bright and sunny spells looks to make inroads into the country from the north and east during the weekend

Yahoo - High 17°C, AM Fog / PM Sun, Wind From East at 19 kmph, Chance of Precipitation 10%

BBC - No rain beyond Wednesday

fingers crossed

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 12:09 PM

Are you trying to compete with Mr Bridge?

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 12:12 PM

Can we have the B B C wevva in the morning please? And Yahoo's in the afternoon

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 04:39 PM

Not anopther Noah gotta enough with Mr Bridge.

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 03:08 AM

There appears to be a settled period of good dry weather forecast from Thursday onwards, through Saturday and into next week.

Temperature forecast for Saturday is 21 degrees, the only downside is that it may be a little windy, so it looks good for all the outside events, Yay!!

Rafflesbridge

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 05:04 AM

Guest beers confirmed as

Altons Pride (Championship beer of Britain 2008)

and

Gravesend Shrimper

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: Girl Friday
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 10:05 AM

Days to go now, last minute touches being dealt with

Subject: RE: Crayside Folk Day, Foots Cray - Oct 9th
From: GUEST,pete
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 11:45 AM

hopefully some will stay in to support the very good pianist ian and myself despite the duck novelty being heavily pushed