Visiting the UK

brett_bottomley · Post by **brett_bottomley** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 3:43 pm

Hi everyone
I'll be taking my family to the UK in 5 weeks to share my passion for green hills, Castles and
the best ales in the world. I'll be in Northern Wales (castle heaven) and Yorkshire is there anyone on the forum with a gig in this part of the world in mid april I'd love to meet up.

Brett

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 9:43 pm

Hi Brett, I live in the North Yorkshire Dales 4 miles from Raby Castle, 5 miles from Barnard Castle, 12 miles from Richmond Castle and close to lots more, but more importantly I only live 50yards from a pub! However I don't have any gigs in mid April (yet).

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:54 pm

I live near Warwick Castle - It's a brilliant places (as far as castles go and near to Stratford Upon Avon - Home of the Bard) so if you're in the area I'll tell ya some good pubs, venues etc...

What sort of music are you into?

brett_bottomley · Post by **brett_bottomley** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:36 am

Hi Guys

I,ve been to Stratford and Warwich Castle great places however I'm stayin north this trip. I'm into all good music. Jazz is my first love but good rock, blues, classical are all wonderful.

Peter - I'll be in Wensleydale (Askrigg)
for 5 days do you have any pub or music recomendations in the area? Family friendly pubs that serve old peculiar on tap would be lovely.
also do you know of anywhere where Sam Smith is on tap? I'd travel a bit for that.

Brett Bottomley

philipharris · Post by **philipharris** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:42 am

Hi Brett

I'm in Lincolnshire but we're playing Rotheram in S. Yorks in April. Here are our April gigs:
April 02
The Sun Inn, Saxilby.
Telephone 01522 702326.

16
The Playhouse, Sleaford.
Telephone 01529 305040.

30
Rotherham Arts Centre.
Box Office telephone 01709 823621/823640.

1st two are in Lincolnshire.

Website www.bfch.co.uk. I'm not playing bass right now but you'll see the rickies in the website pics.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:46 am

Hi Brett, I'm in Teesdale (two dales up from Wensleydale. The band that I work with has a gig in Richmond (15 minutes from Wensleydale) on the 8th April, and one in Crook (1 hour away) on the 16th. We may have more by then. I presume that you have had Old Peculiar before (people who aren't used to it usually pass out after 2 pints). What dates will you be up here? Where will you be based? How many lefty Rickys are you going to bring me??? Regards, Peter.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:52 am

Philip, Do you know of a band "Amazing Blondel" who hail from your parts? they toured with a band that I worked with around 1970. They are still on the go with the original line up. (Odd folky/classical/old-English music).

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:52 pm

Hey Phil Harris - cool band website!

Like your FG C64, too!

brett_bottomley · Post by **brett_bottomley** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:52 pm

Thanks for the warning Peter I live on Old Peculiar (Nectar of the Gods) as well as Riggwelter and Black Sheep Ale.I'm Trying to score some Sam Smiths Oatmeal Stout or Taddy Porter Know of any Taps anywhere? I'll be there April 16th to 24th.

Cheers
Brett

philipharris · Post by **philipharris** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 1:34 pm

Pete, yes, heard of them but not yet had the opportunity to see them - on the list though!

Thanks Henny!