Hallaton nr Leicester evening 30 May

Subject: Hallaton nr Leicester evening of 30 May
From: GUEST,rafflesbear
Date: 23 May 04 - 05:42 AM

local folk group 'Speckled Jim' are booked for next Sunday evening at the Bewicke Arms in Hallaton near Leicester.

I understand that this could become a regular slot if it is well supported - any mudcatters out there at a loose end next Sunday evening ?

the boys have had their grounding at Molly O'Grady's in Leicester and would love to see you all there (yes - all of you !!!)

has anyone taken part in the bottle kicking that's supposed to take place in Hallaton ? is it real or a myth ?

Subject: RE: Hallaton nr Leicester evening 30 May
From: GUEST,rafflesbear
Date: 23 May 04 - 12:59 PM

still looking for anyone who has taken part in the bottle kicking - reading these links I could understand the reason for not admitting it !!

http://www.bdb.co.za/shackle/articles/hallaton.htm
http://people.howstuffworks.com/easter9.htm
http://www.england-in-particular.info/leicester.html

Subject: RE: Hallaton nr Leicester evening 30 May
From: GUEST,Biggs
Date: 23 May 04 - 09:34 PM

Yeah, I heard them on local Leicester radio, and they didn't sound too bad! I wouldn't mind seeing them live - as far as I could tell there were only three of them? According to the radio they start at 9pm on Sunday.
Just looking at the websites there, England sure does have some weird traditions...