Topic ID 3271
Does anyone know the date of this year's Dickensian night? Haven't seen any publicity about it anywhere...
Reply ID 35976
5th December, from Out and About on WOL.
Reply ID 35978
Thanks, glad it's still going.
Reply ID 35982
Ain't it always the first Friday of December?
Reply ID 35984
It really is a lovely occasion and I can hardly wait for the night! [:D]
Reply ID 35985
For the new members of the forum and new residents of the town, there is a video of last years Dickensian Evening. http://www.hertsweb.tv/?v=32
Reply ID 36001
Nice reminder of how good the evening is there Craig.
Reply ID 36006
I am planning on going this year as we missed it last year due to the fact we had just moved in. Looked great fun though while i was having to turn around because the road was closed and i was unaware of it [:I] I am assuming its safe & OK to take kids in a pram down to enjoy the event too? One thing i love about Ware is the fact the town has things going on like Dickensian night & the Carnival etc I think its excellent for the community so well done to those who organise these events.
Reply ID 36007
Yes, it's especially good for chilren and they have fairground style rides they can go on if old enough and lots of stuff for children to look at. As the road is closed off (I presume it will be this year?) it's quite safe to stroll along with a pushchair. It does get busy though, so the trick is to take it easy and don't hurry!
Reply ID 36011
Excellent cant wait should be fun. I was amazed at the crowd it drew last year very impressed.
Reply ID 36470
I was chatting to someone who lives on a boat on the Lea and he said that some sort of 'illuminated boat display' is possibly in the offing...I'll try and find out more.
Reply ID 36475
I am at the last Dickensian evening committee meeting tonight before the event. I'll confirm what is happening tomorrow.
Reply ID 36486
It's a great night, and i agree with JediWookie that it cements the great community feeling in Ware. I lived in Hertford for many years and it just didn't compare.
Reply ID 36490
The roads are closing and programmes are available at most of the shops in the town. Keep an eye out!
Reply ID 36492
Any idea when the lights are going up, seems late this year?
Reply ID 36493
Lights are going up at the moment. Dickensian planning going well so many thanks to David Perman for being the backbone of this amazing event. Programmes are in all the shops and there is a display of the college design competition for the programme designs in Aves Window. Lots to see and do and make sure you visit Baldock Street this year as there will be fairground rides and the Torque Tambor (Samba) Band. ALso lots of shops and businesses offering free drinks and discounts on the night - please support them! If anyone has some time and is prepared to help steward please let us know at tcp(at)wareonline.co.uk. Help needed from 5.30pm at Tudor Square.
Reply ID 36499
As always well done to everyone who donates their free time for the benefit of Ware - much appreciated. However, I do not wish to be a party pooper (and you can't please all the people) but what on earth does that racket 'samba' band bring to Dickensian? Jazz band, live music outside Playsomething, Ware Brass, carols etc but a noisy drum band?! - sorry not at this time of year. PS Jayzee OBH - get some Christmas ales on your handpumps - this will pull people to Baldock Street.
Reply ID 36504
The Toque Tambor samba band come each year by popular demand. After the first year everyone said they liked them so much that they have been coming back every year and we still get lots of people making complimentary remarks. Ditto the comment re: OBH.
Reply ID 36506
Ditto the comment re: - OBH. There was talk about the OBH having a Santa's Grotto. Has a Santa's Grotto been confirmed anywhere this year?
Reply ID 36507
was supposed to have meeting set up with one of the committe but we fell out long story I would love to do the santas groto in my arch way craig if you have my number give me a call so I can run though it with you or email if thats easier and there will be alot of changes at the bull very soon will keep you informed but a refurb and other bits are on the cards
Reply ID 36510
There will be lots of action in Baldock st this year with fairground rides and the Samba Band will be going right down that end of town. If Jay wants to do a santa grotto as he offered to last year that would be great. Not sure when you fell out with the committee Jay, I must have been away that day. It's going to be a fantastic evening so lets be positive and have fun
Reply ID 36511
didnt fall out with the committee just one member Im sure you know who and what Im talking about but yes I am still willing to sort this all out and get it done ready for the night
Reply ID 36512
Well Jay I think that would be great. If you want to do some flyers we can hand them out to let people know as you have missed the programme now.
Reply ID 36514
Events on Dickensian Night: Christmas Tree Festival in Leaside church WI Christmas Market in the Priory Ware Museum open all evening St Mary's church - produce and craft stalls, refreshments, carol service at 9.15 Fairground rides in Baldock St and Amwell End Tudor Square - over 20 stalls - tree lights on at 7pm Jazz band, Samba band, Salvation Army choir Baldock St - Classic cars plus shops open and music Amwell End - Air Ambulance Appeal, Mercury Bus, Amwell Rotary Father Christmas plus shops open Drill Hall - Craft Market - over 20 stalls High St - Commercial stalls and Entertainment plus shops open Place House - Craft Market, tombola, book stall and refreshments There is also a shop window competition to be judged during the day - theme open - winter, Christmas, Dickens, etc There is a fancy dress competition on the night with Dickensian theme or Victorian theme. Most shops are offering a mince pie or a drink with every sale and many will be giving a discount on the night. So lots of fun to be had on what promises to be a great evening. One last thing - please do not buy glow sticks or other novelties from anyone NOT wearing an official Dickensian Night Trader badge as it means they have not paid for a pitch like everybody else. I will be patrolling the High St in order to relieve them of some cash for a pitch fee.
Reply ID 36518
Superb, nice one Trev et al - will that cheapo shop down East Street have some ear plugs?!?!?!
Reply ID 36519
YPSound will be out and about with coverage from this years event! (YPSound were the ones who wrote that review for WOL on Rock in the Priory this year!!)
Reply ID 36522
The posters and leaflets were created by the graphic design course i am on. when you look in the window, mine is the excellently finished one in the bottom right hand corner. you will be amazed...
Reply ID 36635
just to let you know santa will be in his grotto 8pm till 9.30pm on Dickensian night bring your cameras at the old bulls head ask the elves for more details
Reply ID 36636
Thanks Jayzee. As I am patrolling the High Street I will direct people, especially those with kids, down to your place to see Santa and, hopefully, to buy a drink or two for the adults. (Get some ale on!)
Reply ID 36642
the radio station will be out and about with cameras so if you miss any of it you can just check out our online gallery! will publish the url after the event!
Reply ID 36662
I am looking forward to Friday night. I have seen the road closure warning signs in place over the weekend. Can't wait till Friday!
Reply ID 36663
I do hope that they don't put all the stalls together in Tudor Sq as it was a nightmare last year, you couldn't move and was very annoying!! [}:)]
Reply ID 36664
I also hope the Mercury Bus doesn't blast-out the latest pop offerings at 25,000 db ... It's most unsavoury and detracts from the wonderful Dickensian atmos. ..
Reply ID 36669
Will that stall selling Dunn's really delicious Christmas puddings be in the Drill Hall again?
Reply ID 36671
will there be a Hog Roast again this year, by the time i got to it last year only pickins left. mmmmmmmm crackling aaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!
Reply ID 36689
The stalls were not all together in Tudor Square last year. There were stalls all around the perimeter of the square and a block of stalls in the centre. It was the amount of people who came to the square that made it hard to move around - a testimony to the success of the evening. It will be the same layout this year.
Reply ID 36690
not having a pop trev, i don't recall seeing many stalls out on the high street yet all seemed to be in tudor square, we'll just avoid that part this year!! [:)]
Reply ID 36691
The real problem last year was not being able to EXIT from Tudor square at the top end (through the flats), or to move behind the stalls at all at the top end. This created a real crush of people moving IN, with nowhere to go other than back towards MORE people moving in. It was very frightening (from the point of view of being responsible for 2 young children). Please allow exit at the TOP CORNER this year, on Health & Safety grounds. FB
Reply ID 36692
quote:It didnt last year did it?
Originally posted by Azzza
I also hope the Mercury Bus doesn't blast-out the latest pop offerings at 25,000 db ... It's most unsavoury and detracts from the wonderful Dickensian atmos. ..
Reply ID 36694
Santas grotto with elve helpers and a BBQ will be on at the old bulls head
Reply ID 36695
quote:Any real ale?
Originally posted by jayzee
Santas grotto with elve helpers and a BBQ will be on at the old bulls head
Reply ID 36696
well the Tap Bar always has 2 real ales on Greene King IPA and Abbot and just for Dickensian we have Old Speckled Hen. All on draft and very well looked after.
Reply ID 36697
Excellent Chrissie - though Ridleys Witchfinder Porter (nicked and brewed now by gk would have been a much better choice.) Unfortunately, and its a big shame to you (and us) that Greene King do not allow you to have a genuine guest ale in an area dominated by macs + gk.
Reply ID 36699
black sheep revjames and bombadier at the bull
Reply ID 36701
quote:In the words of Monty Burns "Excellent"
Originally posted by jayzee
black sheep revjames and bombadier at the bull
Reply ID 36712
Will there be... m.... mm... morr.... morris dancers ?!?! Please nooooo... they're evil !! akin to a smiling clown with a meat clever grinning at you sitting in a rocking chair at the end of your bed and 3 o'clock in the morning....
Reply ID 36717
Hertfordshire Hollies will be there. They are female Morris dancers.
Reply ID 36724
I don't want to sound cynical , but over the years the Dickinson Evening has gone down hill in my opinion . There was a time when it was exactly that , people from Ware all dressed up and made a real effort . Now it seems far too many one off street traders all trying to earn an easy buck at our Towns expense . It seems more like a fair ground these last few years with less focus on Dickinson . I've never missed one evening but last year said it would be my last . I'll give it one more chance in hope of it getting back to what it was originally set out for ...
Reply ID 36727
Welcome to Ware Online Humpfrey. I take it that you will be dressing up. [:D] The "Glo-Stick" and "Novelty" street traders can't be stopped as it's a public highway. Trev will be around ensuring they make a healty donation all the same, but they can't be stopped from entering the town. We've also had to cope with new health and safety laws which has made it more expensive and seems to take the fun out of things. I think the Santas Grotto at the Old Bulls Head will certainly improve things in Baldock street. The thing to remember is that you, as a member of the public, have to contribute and try to enjoy the event. Leave your cynical hat at home and wear a top hat. It's up to the residents to make this work, not the dozen or so people who organise the event year after year.
Reply ID 36728
Come on Humpfrey, In the words of one of Dicken's characters 'Bah Humbug'! The idea is that people of Ware get involved Nearly all of these 'theamed' nights in other towns have also become more of a retail exercise, but the positive aspect is that we see a large amount of residents and visitors to our town. At least it still is an event. Harlow's Victorian Fair in Old Harlow was a great fancy dress event, but it died through lack of interest.
Reply ID 36729
Craig , Skippy . I'll be there wearing me Dickinson poor mans cap along with my family as usual all dressed up nice and warm . It was fantastic the first few years when it originally started up and we all loved it , but speaking from my Ware resident point of view these last few years seemed to go off topic . See your points about the street traders , but it gives it a fair ground feel which i find sad .. Santas Grotto at the Old Bulls Head will be great for the children . I also hope to see the old boy with dog playing his one man band that used to come , he was GREAT . SAY NO TO FAIR GROUND THEME ON DICKINSON EVENINGS , giggling to my self now .
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quote:Yes does sound cynical, i thought it was very good last year, though very congested, my 82 year old dad also enjoyed it (won several bottles in tombolas) It may not be perfect but better to have it with its faults than not have it at all. These things are what you make them, be positive, in these times of doom.
Originally posted by Humpfrey
I don't want to sound cynical , but over the years the Dickinson Evening has gone down hill in my opinion . There was a time when it was exactly that , people from Ware all dressed up and made a real effort . Now it seems far too many one off street traders all trying to earn an easy buck at our Towns expense . It seems more like a fair ground these last few years with less focus on Dickinson . I've never missed one evening but last year said it would be my last . I'll give it one more chance in hope of it getting back to what it was originally set out for ...
Reply ID 36737
quote:Do you know something we don't or did you mean to say gloom? [;)]
in these times of doom.
Reply ID 36739
quote:Gloom is better. I've been watching to much Dads Army (we're all Doomed) anyway will be going tonight and so will my Dad who is 83 tomorrow 6th Dec.
Originally posted by Craigquote:Do you know something we don't or did you mean to say gloom? [;)]
in these times of doom.
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quote:Who's this Dickinson bloke anyway? Never even heard of 'im [:)]
Originally posted by Humpfrey
SAY NO TO FAIR GROUND THEME ON DICKINSON EVENINGS , giggling to my self now .
Reply ID 36742
quote:Buys and sells antiques on the telly. Always looks like he's OD'd on the sunbed.
Who's this Dickinson bloke anyway? Never even heard of 'im
Reply ID 36743
Is it a 6.30 or 7pm start?
Reply ID 36744
I got the mercury this morning and i can't find anything in there to advertise tonight! so much for the local rag supporting the community.. Trev, i'll be looking out for you tonight making them glow stick traders cough up [}:)][:D]
Reply ID 36745
7oclock start
Reply ID 36746
Starts at 6.30 until 10.00.
Reply ID 36747
santa will be at the old bulls head grotto 8pm-till-9.30pm its £3 per child to see santa and thay get a toy plus pictures £2 which will get printed next day plus a BBQ in the garden some of the money taken I will be donating to ware on line for craig to keep what I think is one of the best forums I have ever seen or had the plesure of being a member of running so please show your support for us and the whole town we as a town can show hertford how its done good luck to everyone tonight
Reply ID 36749
No surprise no support from Mercury. The beauty of Dickinsons sunbed evening is that it is more or less an event by the people of Ware for the people of Ware. When it first started it was brilliant and succesful so... its always difficult to replicate the first or something original. hertford and east herts hated the fact we had success on our hands and where more than happy when they the authorities closed it due to some stupid irrelevance..indeed the mercury seemed to gloat about its demise. Now thanks to a group of very hard working people donating their time, mainly for the benefit of Ware, its getting back to its former glory. Not everything 2nite I'll enjoy however, I will have a fantastic time and hope everyone else does so as well, please leave your negative hats at home.
Reply ID 36750
Agreed Kev, it's a chance to celebrate a unique event for Ware [:)]
Reply ID 36752
I'm no fan of the Mercury, but to be fair they had a 2-page spread last week. So is it 6.30 or 7pm? And it's raining, is there a Dickens' plan B??
Reply ID 36754
the rains stopped now. i dont think it will get cancelled as far too much plannings gone into it
Reply ID 36758
what a great night so far awesome
Reply ID 36759
Agreed Jayzee great night. Rain held off for the most part. I loved the bands going up and down the high street with the bow wave of teenage kids dancing in front.
Reply ID 36760
quote:Agreed... a great atmos ... but tarnished slightly for me with so many fair rides and cheap neon light sellers.... the best Dickensian things on offer were the Barrel Organ man and the horse Chesnuts .. oh and the Mulled wine at 50p a pop ....
Originally posted by Pat-H
Agreed Jayzee great night. Rain held off for the most part. I loved the bands going up and down the high street with the bow wave of teenage kids dancing in front.
Reply ID 36761
Azzza The really good thing that I saw tonight was how the young got involved. We had dozens of happy 'jedi' warriors and, as long as the traders paid their fees, what's wrong with that? As Pat said, the teenagers dancing in front of the bands were great to see, even though a previous poster had said these bands are not the right theme and should not be there. What we all need to do is stop 'knocking' the lack of a Dickension theme, as if this was stuck to, the younger generation would not be as interested and it would die (I again refer to the death of the Old Harlow Victorian fair). The focus should be shifted from the 'Dickension' to the 'Ware Christmas celebration'? Take away the rides and flashy lights and the kids would not be interested. What would we have left? An empty Baldock Street and just many burger stalls on the highstreet. The rides in Baldock street did give it atmosphere, it is just a shame it seemed to fizzle out before I reached the Old Bulls Head (Hope your Father Christmas was successful Jayzee). Comments on improvement needs: How about a competition for the best christmas fancy dress for children? with the focal point being Play Somethings band area? (Great sound guys) The area in Tudor square needs more lighting, as, unless you managed to get right up to the stalls, you could not really see what they were doing. There needs to be a suitable amount of rubbish bins, as, with all the burgers and mulled wine being sold, the few we have on the street soon filled up. Over all, the organisers need to be congratulated in putting together something that brought the whole of the town down to the hight street. With young and old all getting involved. We need to build on that and stop 'looking back' at what was done in the old days. Excuse me why I get back to my mulled wine now
Reply ID 36762
Should the event change its name from now on though ? I sure do miss the old dickinsons days to be honest . If people came from outside Ware expecting a " Dickension theme surely they'd feel disapointed , even as a Ware resident i feel disapointed at the way its gone from its original days . Its not knocking the night , let me put it this way " if i paid for a ticket to see Madam Butterfly and ended up watching SOOTY AND SWEEP " i'd feel let down ... Change its name to WARE NIGHT ,Ware xmas Celebrations also sounds good . something like that .. Childrens themes sound great like the fancy dress . It would encourage alot of familys out and thats what this evening should be about " FAMILYS doing things togehter . I know so many families that used to really enjoy the Dickensons evenings and have stopped going which is sad . The main reasons are the fair ground feel .
Reply ID 36765
I'm sure a lot of people are missing the point as isn't the evening meant to be a chance for the traders/shops of Ware to get some much needed custom? Most of the shops seemed very busy which I thought was the point?
Reply ID 36766
quote:No it wasn't. I think back to one of the first Dickensian Nights and remember the activities in Baldock Street - one of them being at the hairdressers Mane Attraction. The shop was all decked out in decorations - mince pies and mulled wine in abundance and a band provided out in the street. Everybody enjoyed what had been provided and what was on offer and not a single cut & wash was done. Its a time for the traders to say 'thanks' for custom throughout the year - but, I fear, good old consumerism attitudes march on.
Originally posted by Warewolf
I'm sure a lot of people are missing the point as isn't the evening meant to be a chance for the traders/shops of Ware to get some much needed custom? Most of the shop seemed very busy which I thought was the point?
Reply ID 36767
quote:Sorry Pat but we thought they were a nightmare! it wasn't the band as such (even though they seemed to play the same thing over and over again) it was the kids flying all over the place, we had little children with us and these kids which some of them were older than 16 didn't even look where they were jumping and prating about..... to be honest i could of slapped a few idiots last night... one thing that has always bugged me is, please explain to me, why do people insist on bringing their dogs with them? can they not be left at home for a short while...
Originally posted by Pat-H
I loved the bands going up and down the high street with the bow wave of teenage kids dancing in front.
Reply ID 36768
we had a fun night at the bull the girls were dressed in dickensian style santa and his elves had lots of pies and we will make it even bigger next year
Reply ID 36769
all in all it looked like a good night!
Reply ID 36772
I notice Jayzee that your post was at 22.38, about five minutes before a huge punch up ensued on your door step. Can you enlighten us as to what was going on? I was walking through Baldock Street but saw the fight kicking off and chose not to get too near. I am interested to know what happened.
Reply ID 36773
Trev i think they were spitting adult dummys out and throwing the toys out of their adult prams LOL Ain't it sad though when you see that type of thing going on in our Town . I've got to say the lights that are put up every single year in " Ware are quality . It really gives our Town a christmas feel .
Reply ID 36774
I saw that huge fight too, when walking back from the Chinese. In all fairness there were a few bouncers breaking it up. It looked like something from a movie, especially with a car wheel spinning off at the end of it all.
Reply ID 36775
Agree it needs to drop the Dickens night tag - i saw one person in costume. What about 'Ware Festive night' or something? Felt it wasn't as well attended this year, and there were less stalls; and yes far too many neon light sellers. And Tudor Sq was once again chaos, - can't some of these stalls be spread into the High St?
Reply ID 36776
For what it is worth - I enjoyed seeing the youngsters dancing along the street, a real feel good factor (and yes we had little ones with us as well who laughed at/with the big children dancing, what a shame some one else had a different experince, suppose it just comes down to that particular moment and we were lucky) felt that Tudor Square was much less crowded this year and had a great atmosphere to it, did not go to the bulls head because we walked that way but did not see any sign of Santa and the arch gates were shut and so turned back when we got to the road block - obviously missed out there. Enjoyed being able to meet and greet friends and neighbours as we walked around and enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces. Spent a small fortune on the local charity/group stall but it is all in the name of keeping these groups in our community and agree the lights add to ambience of it. Saw several Dickensian type people but actually do not think it matters that there are not many. Locals know what the event is and if others are coming from further a field then sadly they may feel slightly mislead but think they would enjoy it anyway. Although that said I think the delight is that a local you feel an ownership of it and part of the community, not sure you would get that feeling as a visitor even if everyone were in Dickensian garb. Well done all who gave up their time to run or support the event.
Reply ID 36780
The fight was not actually started in the pub but was sorted by my staff who knew the people involved it was delt with quickly and the police are dealing with it and we are helping in any way we can it is no reflection on us or the dickensian night its self and all who were in the pub had a grand old night my staff and managers are all ok and enjoyed the whole night its a shame some people try to spoil it but thay have all been banned from even coming near the old bull
Reply ID 36784
Well done Jayzee. Thanks for putting on the grotto and sorting out the fracas.
Reply ID 36785
Ware's Dickensian Evening Theme is the unique selling point for the whole evening which separates it from other town Xmas nights. It should not be dropped - it should be supported by more people plan and simple. I was disappointed to see very few of the shops and indeed the stall holders, the ones who benefit from event, hadn't bothered to dress up. Some did of course - which was great and they should be applauded. There was a fancy dress competition for everyone to enter. Only a couple of dozen or so entered though. Why? How many Ware Onliners Dressed up? I'll admit I didn't as I was to preoccupied with recording the event, but I did insist on my son dressing up as a chimney sweep, blackened face an' all. And this will be a controversial statement - but as much as I recognise the merits of the marching Samba drum band - they completely destroy any chance of creating any Dickensian atmosphere. They are great - but not here for this event. If the town can't come up with a choir, let's buy in the services some professional Choral Singers or think about a more seasonal show. I'm sure if Ware Brass were given some additional funding, they could have put on an up-tempo Christmas rhythm which we could all have enjoyed. Were they there at all? I work with the TCP to support and promote the event but others just complain. The TCP want and need support from residents and businesses alike. Next year, I hope the TCP will receive more support next year. My thanks go to David Perman, Keith Batchelor, Trev Mirams and the rest of the committee for giving their time and effort into making this event happen year after year. You all deserve a Community Award for your efforts. Thank you all.
Reply ID 36786
Our family enjoyed the evening as usual along with hundreds of others. Must say that the stalls in the square did lack illumination so much that it was very hard to see what was on the stalls. Perhaps it would have been nicer to have seen some of the stalls out in the high street leaving the centre of the square open for more room for everyone. I wish I knew where I can get some more of that "Badgers - Poachers Choice" bottles of beer which I won on one of the stalls, a really tasty country beer that. Any local outlets anyone? Anyway our thanks goes to everyone involved in arranging and putting on the night, great job done all of you.
Reply ID 36789
quote:You beat me to it.
Originally posted by Craig
Ware's Dickensian Evening Theme is the unique selling point for the whole evening which separates it from other town Xmas nights. It should not be dropped
quote:There's a post DE meeting soon to discuss things and the choir will be on the agenda (but there's not a big pot to spend).
Originally posted by Craig
If the town can't come up with a choir, let's buy in the services some professional Choral Singers or think about a more seasonal show.
Reply ID 36791
Enjoyed the night once again, a little less busy than last year but still good. Must keep the Dickens theme (roasting chesnuts?) didn't see one? Anyway well done to everyone involved. Felt sorry for the road sweeper i saw the next morning, he seemed to be on his own cleaning up all the mess along the high street.
Reply ID 36792
I seem to remember the 'Roast Chestnut Wagon' was outside Marie Lawrence Hairdressers Artman, shame you missed out on it.
Reply ID 36794
quote:I think I have had that from Tescos before although you may need to go to one of the larger stores.
Originally posted by Barzey
I wish I knew where I can get some more of that "Badgers - Poachers Choice" bottles of beer which I won on one of the stalls, a really tasty country beer that. Any local outlets anyone?
Reply ID 36796
Barzy - good choice of Badgers Ales at the off licence in Amwell end
Reply ID 36798
Terrific news[:D][:D] - Many thanks 'Blackadder' & 'jez_p' I shall go out and get some as soon as I have done this. Oddly enough I was looking at the 'Badgers' website earlier and deciding whether or not to order a couple of cases online. UPDATE: Just returned from the aforementiond mission and sadly neither Threshers or Vines stock 'Poachers Choice' Never mind I shall look a little further afield before I order from 'Badgers on-line' especially as it £7-50p extra for P&P
Reply ID 36804
..had some at Brookfield Farm
Reply ID 36807
We went to our local Surgery to listen to the Doctor and his Missus singing and playing the guitar. We were offered mince pies and wine/beer. So fantastic was the music that we got out of there when all the other events had finished!! My greatest disappointment was missing Toque Tambur. Never mind, look forward to Dickensian Night 2009!
Reply ID 36808
yes steve and lyn are good - steve plays in a group sometimes at pubs and we saw him play with consultants from QE 2 hosp at st albans and they were fantastic - he plays at the saracens head - next time you are in the surgery ask him when he is next playing - he did play at george the 4th at amwell too
Reply ID 36810
Thanks for that information Spirit. I did not realise Lynne and Steve sang and played professionally!
quote:
Originally posted by Spirit
yes steve and lyn are good - steve plays in a group sometimes at pubs and we saw him play with consultants from QE 2 hosp at st albans and they were fantastic - he plays at the saracens head - next time you are in the surgery ask him when he is next playing - he did play at george the 4th at amwell too
Reply ID 36814
quote:CHEERS 'Brassdoorknob' I am nicely stocked up with them now.
Originally posted by brassdoorknob
..had some at Brookfield Farm