Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec

Subject: VIGO INN XMAS FOLK & ALE = UK
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 23 Oct 12 - 06:59 PM

The Vigo GARDEN of SOUNDS PRE-CHRISTMAS FOLK & ALE!
AT

The Vigo Inn, Gravesend Road, Fairseat Kent TN15 7JL

FRIDAY 30th NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 2nd DECEMBER

Guest Artists - Open Mics -Singarounds, and VERY good locally brewed Ales

Guest artists include

**MISSOURI GUTTS** - **RON TRUEMAN BORDER & THE STRANGERS** - **TY & AYSHA** - SIMON & VICKY**

Plenty of Open Mic spots available!
Friday Evening 8.00pm till Late - Guests MISSOURI GUTTS

Saturday NOON till Late - Guests R.T.B. & THE STRANGERS

Sunday NOON till 10.30pm – Guests SIMON & VICKY

Exact timings for Guests Ty & Aysha T.B.C.
Open Mic Spots include:
"No Worries" - 3pm Sunday
"Sic Transit" - Times T.B.C.
To book open mic spots E-Mail: [e-mail] , giving name and day(s) you will be attending.
This is a free admission weekend event , open to allcomers, whether you sing, play, recite poetry, or simply listen and enjoy good ale, good food, good music and good company.
**************

Subject: RE: VIGO INN XMAS FOLK & ALE = UK
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 23 Oct 12 - 07:01 PM

Tho' not nerrassessily in that order.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 10:20 AM

Hi Don. We put our names down for Saturday via FBook. Do we have to send an email as well ?

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 05:31 PM

Negative Sue.

You are about to be added to the list, as will anyone who contacts through FB.

I set up the E-Mail especially for the Cat and it is disposable after the event.

So folks Tone Deaf Leopard will attend on Saturday. Be afraid.....be very.......Oh, what the heck.

Actually they are very clever in a sometimes Les Dawson kind of way, and only occasionally carnivorous.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 03:03 AM

Possible... Glad you've posted this Don, I'm one of those that's not on facebook!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 04:07 AM

Let me know nearer the time when you will be there Hils, and I'll firm up an open mike spot for you.

I'm looking to keep the spots decently long, so plan on a half hour set.

I've got you pencilled in as a definite maybe.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 09:26 AM

Thanks for that somewhat back handed compliment Donald. Hope Hils gets confirmed as a definite definite. She wowed them at The Seven Stars last Saturday.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: SRD
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 10:34 AM

It's been many a year since I was in the Vigo. If anyone bumps into Dave Crook in there give him my regards.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 04:57 PM

How very kind, Don. Be assured that as soon as I know what we're up to that weekend I'll let you know. If we can make it I'd enjoy doing a floorspot! Looks like you're setting up a fabulous weekend!

Many thanks for your kind words, Sue! I thoroughly enjoyed the evening at Crayside, you got a fair bit of talent involved there, just wish I hadn't had to leave so early.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 26 Oct 12 - 06:18 AM

""Thanks for that somewhat back handed compliment Donald.""

Hhhmmm! Must be slipping.

It was supposed to be an insult! LOLOL.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 26 Oct 12 - 10:33 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Oct 12 - 08:41 AM

Second try.... I'm here.. where's everyone else ?

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 06:28 AM

bump

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 06:48 PM

Any other takers.

Just to dispel any misconceptions, in spite of the garden of sounds tag, the whole event is indoors.

There may well be a firepit blazing in the back patio/garden area, to warm those who need regular smog breaks.

Don T

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Oct 12 - 12:19 PM

Hmmmm, a firepit? That might attract Richard! Will have to figure out soon if we can get along & let you know.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 30 Oct 12 - 08:52 PM

Well actually it's rather like a huge steel drum head with a fire blazing away in it, roughly three feet off the ground.

When it's well alight you can't stand much closer than about six feet.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 08:28 AM

freersh

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 02:21 PM

Shame it's so far from home - I don't think I can make it down to Kent that weekend Don, tho' I'd have loved to - but if my commitments change I'll let you know...
I'm sure it will be a great weekend... so in the meantime, to anyone already in the area I might say "vigo anywhere else when you can go there?" (ouch!)

(It was good to meet you at Moira btw - guess you didn't get my earlier PM after all...)

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: The Barden of England
Date: 31 Oct 12 - 03:55 PM

I'll be in Lanzarote so can't make it I'm afraid. Hope it goes well though, it's a brilliant venue.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 11:51 AM

Have fun John, but I'll want you at the next one,bearing in mind that the Vigo books good local acts on a regular basis.

No, no PM received Moorley Man, but if you do make it down I'll be thrilled.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,Dean
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 03:26 PM

Hi Don

I'm sure you could count me and John (Border Crossing) in (havent spoke to him for a while but can't think why we couldnt make it

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 08:50 PM

Bless you Dean.

Would you get back to me and confirm whether you would be up for a half hour or more on Sunday 2nd, or hosting the singaround on Saturday 1st with a headline spot at 4pm (about an hour), or perhaps both?

You will guess from this that quality trumps quantity.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 02 Nov 12 - 06:20 PM

freresh.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 03 Nov 12 - 04:39 PM

sherref

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 06:40 AM

Oh the fraggling post eater is active again. Third time lucky. Where is the FB page for this?

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 09:14 AM

Hoorah, looks like we'll be able to come along and join the fun on the Saturday!! Looking forward to it, keep up the good work Don!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 02:06 PM

It's a group I have opened so if you log in then search Vigo garden of sounds you'll find it.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 02:07 PM

MGAS, noted. There will be a spot for you Hils.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 03:34 PM

There appears to be no programme there or am I missing something?

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 06:27 PM

Thanks Don, looking forward to it!

Alas, I'm not on FB, so please keep us posted here!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 05 Nov 12 - 03:11 PM

It's currently the second item on the group page. It's the usual FB thing. Gives you three lines then you have to click on the "see more" link to expand.

Program is not yet finalised but there's plenty of space for more acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 07 Nov 12 - 06:51 AM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 07 Nov 12 - 08:19 AM

Hi Don. It appears that the people's republic of RC4 is not quorate that weekend.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 07 Nov 12 - 09:46 AM

What about the celebrated RB then? He has been known to do an eclectic mix of trad and rock. There is PA etc.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Nov 12 - 02:55 PM

How's it going then, Don? Programme all sorted?

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 14 Nov 12 - 08:11 PM

I am waiting for several confirmations, following which I can publish a full update.

I still have lots of free spots on Saturday, and unless a good few of them are taken up, we'll likely end up with an afternoon singaround, followed by Ty and Aysha Watling and RTB and the Strangers entertaining in the evening.

Sunday is not quite complete, but the following is what we have so far:

SUNDAY:   NOON – 10.30 pm

Noon – 1.00 pm

1.00 pm – 1.30 pm

1.30 pm – 2.00 pm

2.00 pm – 2.30 pm

2.30 pm – 3.00 pm:       Allan Richardson

3.00 pm –3.30 pm       "No Worries"

3.30 pm – 4.00 pm

4.00 pm – 4.30 pm       Norman "Brooksie" Brooks

4.30 pm – 5.00 pm

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm        GUESTS:        SIMON & VICKY

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Interval for nosh etc.

8.00 pm – 10.30 pm Survivors mixed singaround/session.

"Border Crossing" are taking up one of the vacant slots, I believe either 3.30 or 4.30

And there's room for yorself Hils, if you want to take the other, or if you prefer one of the earlier spots Noon through till 2.00 there's a choice of four.

If however you are coming on Saturday you can at the moment have any slot you choose or join the singaround if that's how it ends up.

Hope this makes some kind of sense.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 15 Nov 12 - 08:03 AM

We can do either Sat or Sunday, but I thought you had allocated us a Sunday spot. T D L.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Nov 12 - 09:50 AM

I spoke to Border Crossing about this. They said we need to claim a spot. Can we have the one they don't want please Don.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 04:30 PM

Hurrah, we'll be there to join the fun on the Sunday!!! Really looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 20 Nov 12 - 12:52 PM

Press the like button! See you there Hils !¬x

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Nov 12 - 10:06 AM

Thanks Sue!

I've popped a link to the Vigo Inn on my webpage. Would be good if other folks doing floorspots could do the same!

Hils

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 21 Nov 12 - 12:17 PM

You have some excellent ideas Hils x

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 21 Nov 12 - 05:58 PM

Susan luv, I've been waiting for you to confirm which day you were coming.

Hils just beat you to that swap spot, but of course there's room for carnivores.

The latest spot still free is 2.00 - 2.30 and I'll keep that free till I hear from you. I've pencilled you in for that spot and I'll probably see you at Lower Stoat on Sunday.


**********VIGO PRE CHRISTMAS FOLK AND ALE**********

      ***LARGE SELECTION OF FINE LOCAL REAL ALES***

       ******GREAT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT******


          ***8.00 pm FRIDAY - GUEST NIGHT***

                            with

*****9.00 pm - CLOSING - *****"MISSOURI GUTTS"*****,

probably with a couple of warm up spots from locals, or maybe me.



SATURDAY AFTERNOON is a worry, since I don't have any definite booked performers.

It will be a mixed session/singaround or open mic, depending on who, and how many turn up. One thing is certain! There will be music even if I have to do most of it myself

So, anyone who isn't snowed under with preparations for Christmas, come and join me.

The reward is a double bill of topnotch guests in the evening


          6.30 pm - 8.30 pm - *****TY & AYSHA WATLING*****,

                              and

9.00 pm - CLOSING - *****RON TRUEMAN BORDER and the STRANGERS*****



SUNDAY:   NOON – 10.30 pm

OPEN MIC SPOTS.

Noon – 12.30 pm

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm

1.00 pm – 1.30 pm

1.30 pm – 2.00 pm

2.00 pm – 2.30 pm                Tone Deaf Leopard

2.30 pm – 3.00 pm:                Allan Richardson

3.00 pm –3.30 pm                "No Worries"

3.30 pm – 4.00 pm                "Border Crossing"

4.00 pm – 4.30 pm                Norman "Brooksie" Brooks

4.30 pm – 5.00 pm                Story Singer - Hilary Ward

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm        *****GUESTS:        SIMON & VICKY*****


6.30 pm – 7.30 pm approx.    Interval for nosh etc.


8.00 pm – 10.30 pm Survivors mixed singaround/session.

Sic Transit Spot T.B.C. when we have filled all the others
Tone Deaf Leopard T.B.C.


Maybes:

Trevor Barham

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 21 Nov 12 - 06:40 PM

I've just heard that TY and AYSHA can't make it so watch out for more updates on early Saturday evening.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 03:51 AM

I've received a Facebook message saying that Don has cancelled this event...?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 04:05 AM

Goodness, I do hope that isn't so. It looked like things were shaping up really nicely and Don has done a lot of work to make it happen!!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 04:26 AM

Please ignore that message.

It came from my deleting old posts and updating the layout. The festival is going ahead.

Unfortunately Ty & Aysha Watling have had to pull out, and I'll be discussing alternatives with the hosts.

Other than that, everythingis exactly as planned.

Typical Facebook going off half cocked and getting everything wrong.

Now I have to make sure I contact everybody involved to put it right.

Thanks a BUNCH FARCEBOOK!

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 07:34 AM

Thanks Don. I got a bit muddled, and thought that you were allocating spots yourself. Normally, anything to do with spots should be also to do with leopards. So can we claim that 2 - 2.30 Sunday spot.?
The male of the species is in his own den at present, but I expect to see him soon. Will discuss the prospect of playing on Saturday as well, as you need some help.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,Hartley Squire
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 07:49 PM

Hartley Morris Men are performing in Wrotham from 1 - 4pm on Saturday for the Christmas Lights. We would be very happy to come up to The Vigo afterwards to dance, do our Mummers play, sing or do all or some of those if there is a slot from 4pm onwards.
Phil Burkin will be with us and is also happy to do a solo spot if required.
Terry

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 08:06 PM

Hi folks,

The spot originally intended for Ty & Aysha has been re-allocated by Andy to "Eggibread + 1" from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

This leaves room for Hartley Morris and my good friend Phil to take the period between 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm in whatever proportion you prefer.

I look forward to seeing you soon after 4 pm.

You will add greatly to the Folk & Ale.

Thank you for volunteering.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,Hartley Squre
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 06:58 AM

Thanks Don

Our plan is that Hartley will do our stuff first then Phil and his banjo will do a solo floor spot although he may well be assisted with the choruses.

Terry

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 12:06 PM

If you need us, and, if we are both up to it, to help out before 4.00 give us a shout.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 05:07 AM

Sue, you're coming on Sunday, and I don't want to pressure you into doubling up.

What will happen with the early part of Saturday, assuming no open mic acts turn up on spec, is that we will make it a singaround for all who are there, and you will of course be most welcome if you want to come.

But bear in mind that Trevor may not be really well enough for two on the trot.

It's up to you Luv
Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 08:16 AM

I've got Frank B of Deep South London interested in doing something. I'll send this thread to him for info.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 11:30 AM

I now need to meet a Leopard to retrieve a bag I left at Orpington folk and blues club on Tuesday that will travel from Big Frank to Leopardland on Friday so assuming that Leopards will only be there Sunday I will be at least passing through on Sunday, but it probably is not worth my doing a slot as at no time this weekend will RC4 be quorate, not even to RC2 state.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Dead Horse
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 07:19 PM

So why not go so-low Richard?
I often enjoy seeing you playing with yourself. (as it were) :-)

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,FloraG
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 03:58 AM

Don - keep up the good work.
My daughter tells me there is something on this weekend - she had the information from a friend at work who had been there last time and has obviously read your publicity and enjoyed the last one. ( Not a folky as far as I'm aware).
Not sure of our plans this weekend except for the saturday evening so can't commit to anything, but hope it goes well if we don't make it.
FloraG

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 05:18 AM

Hope all goes well tonight & tomorrow Don, see you on Sunday!

Have fun you lot!!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 07:35 AM

Big Frank is dropping Richard's bag into The Lib Club this evening. If we make it to the Vigo on Sunday, we shall have it with us.
Will p.m. Richard with my mobile number. Some of my contact numbers seemed to have deleted themselves from my phone.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: growler
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 03:59 PM

Hi Don
I've got a hectic weekend, but will pop in if I can, on Suday afternoon. If there are no spots, I'll just enjoy what's going on
Simon

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 11:14 AM

Thanks for your pm Don. Growler is welcome to our spot if we don't make it. I'm thinking it unlikely at present (4.15 Saturday)

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,FloraG
Date: 02 Dec 12 - 03:45 AM

Thanks for making us so welcome on Saturday pm. As you know, my own preference is for join in slots where you can add to what someone else is doing rather than performance slots, where there is less chance of doing that.
FloraG

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Dec 12 - 06:21 AM

Hello Sue - are you alive or Dead?

Now there's a name for a band - "The Dead Leopards"

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 04:44 AM

Monday morning, and the adrenalin has drained away. I'm cream crackered, but I could not be happier.

Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who made the whole weekend a total success.

The Vigo lives or dies by the music and for Andy and Val you folks just gave them the best Christmas present.

I'm going to flop out for a couple of days and just enjoy the memories.

Thank you all
Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,Wee Jock
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 05:12 AM

Don

Dean and myself would like to say how much we enjoyed Sunday at the Vigo Inn, not only playing but listening to the talents of Richard, No Worries, Norman, Hilary and also Alan Richardson who's songs were just excellent.

This is the first time i have ever been to this pub, and would like to thank Andy and Val for their hospitality together with the locals that we met.

I hope that this can be an annual event,and look forward to coming to one of the acoustic nights soon.

Once again Don thanks for putting it on, a thoroughly great afternoon.

Cheers Wee Jock

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 07:13 AM

I first went to the Vigo probably in 1966 and last went there while the formidable Lillian (late landlady) was still alive. She was about 90 in the shade, and the public bar was heated mostly with a columnar paraffin burning Aladdin Blue Flame heater - not even fixed to a wall bracket but in the middle of the floor. I am not sure but think it was not a safety type (with the mechanism that put out the flame instantly if it was tilted) either. Also in that bar was the daddlums table.

I have no memory of where the ladies was but the gents was in an outhouse a bit down the road which has now fallen down. The urinals had (by design) only half a roof and the young bucks used to compete to see who could pee right over the 6 foot 6 (or maybe 7 foot) wall out into the field. This game was usually won by the son of a well known London solicitor and thriller writer.

For a long time the pub was closed while manoeuvres went on to try to get planning permission for gazillions of ticky-tack box houses on the huge site but thankfully they failed, and thank heavens it is back as a pub after so long (and more than once) out of use.

My stepson fell off his motor-scooter once on the bend outside and we managed to squeeze it into the back of the Isuzu Trouper we then had.

No longer obvious as a road, but diagonally left between the road down to Vigo village (and Knights timber) and triad down into Wrotham was the old turnpike. It goes down the drive to the large house formerly owned by a very wealthy doctor and then into an overgrown sunken lane. I've driven up it successfully with an off-roader driven by Colin Dawson the then owner and editor of Offroader International magazine, and outside the large house a pretty girl was sunbathing topless on the lawn - and she ran VERY fast into the house when a huge offroader lumbered out of the undergrowth. I was on the bonnet at the time pulling branches and brambles aside. Not long afterwards I tried to come up it with Andy Bush - a motoring journo and the publicity officer for the All Wheel Drive club - in a £50,000 top of the range Range Rover that he had on test - but the bloody thing had road tyres on and we just sat at the bottom trying to get over a lateral tree root with the stupid tyres going round and the stupid traction control going on and off. If it had had proper difflocks there would have been no trouble.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 01:07 PM

Not yet fully formulated, but tentatively there should be weekend events with camping (a la the Pigs Ear events and Knockholt) at Easter weekend and August Bank Holiday, with a Christmas get together inside as this one.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 02:23 PM

About time there was an Easter festival again. End of March I believe

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 05:55 PM

Indeed it is Sue.

Incidentally, you and Trevor were much missed, but Richard stepped in to fill the spot and very nicely too.

Hope you are much better now.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 07:52 PM

While your courtesy Don towards what I fear was at best patchy playing and singing on my part is most kind I am already committed for Easter.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: GUEST,Wee Jock
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 05:37 AM

Excellent news that this will continue next year together with the addition of Easter and the August Bank Holiday, and as stated already in my previous thread a good time was had by all on Sunday.

Cheers

Wee Jock

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 05:59 AM

Many thanks to Don and the Vigo for a very enjoyable afternoon on Sunday. I thoroughly enjoyed all the performances that I saw and you all put me at my ease for my set aswell. Lovely pub, very welcoming with good beer!

Sorry I missed you Richard, I saw you leave across a crowded room!

Alas, I am also committed for Easter, or at least I should be!

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: billybob
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 06:54 AM

Thanks for bringing back memories Richard, I used to go to the Vigo in the 70's with Derek my first husband, I remember Lilian very well,in the days before piped musac and slot machines this pub was a wonderful "real" pub, games in the bar, (does anyone play Dadlums now)and on Saturdays a chap used to turn up selling meat for our Sunday roast!
Great to know that The Vigo is a pub once more, just wish I wasn't so far away.
Wendy

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 06:59 AM

Hi Wendy - the landlord said he still had the daddlums table out the back - and I thought he said in another bar but I don't see exactly where it would have been.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 09:03 AM

The daddlums table is actually in the corner at the far end of the bar, opposite a perfectly tuned upright piano with another enclosed log fire, and, as far as I know, there is a group of players who use it sstill

For patrons in that bar, there is a TV on the wall, which, in addition to normal use can, on these musical occasions be used to watch the acts in the bar we use.

I will be talking to Andy about extension speakers to carry the music through to that bar.

For those who, like me, will be turkeyed out, "Junk & Disorderly" will be guests at the Vigo on Friday 28th December and if I get a few people interested we may put on a little show either in laid back singaround or open mic style leading up to it from the afternoon.

It is just before the Winter Sing on the Sunday at Lower Stoke (free plug) but I for one will manage both.

Others interested please signify.
Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 11:41 AM

Some who have other commitments on Fridays are signifying also Don. Oh, to escape occasionally - sadly not possible these days.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 01:26 PM

Of course Sue. I understand.

Maybe we'll meet at Lower Stoat.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec
From: Girl Friday
Date: 05 Dec 12 - 01:18 PM

I hope we do Don.... am getting better slowly.