Lambeth Country Show - 2008

[tarannau]

The times are on the Lambeth website. They've even - shock horror - updated the bill to show Aswad in place of Alton Ellis.

 

[coccinelle]

Anyone want to know why Alton Ellis isn't playing as originally listed?

It is normal when you book an artiste to pay a proportion of the fee up front. Alton is currently in Jamaica (and, incidentally, he has a few medical problems at the moment) and needed the advance money to come to the UK. But Lambeth wouldn't pay. His agent is considering suing Lambeth.

 

[hendo]

The vehicles and equipment has arrived and they set the stages up yesterday. I'm getting a bit excited.

 

[Badgers]

Looks like it could be a bit damp tomorrow

 

[zenie]

Looks like it could be a bit damp tomorrow

Does a bit

 

[Biddlybee]

Metcheck doesn't look as bleak... at least it's white not black clouds

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/tomorrow.asp?zipcode=se24

 

[Badgers]

How will the ferrets cope with the 'good to soft' going on the track?

 

[trashpony]

Metcheck doesn't look as bleak... at least it's white not black clouds

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/tomorrow.asp?zipcode=se24

That shows showers 7am-7pm though

 

[zenie]

Oh well housework day it is then!

 

[Biddlybee]

That shows showers 7am-7pm though

intermittent with sun and white fluffy clouds though

 

[tarannau]

Fuck it, I'm going to pop along on Sat as well anyway.

Best to think of the rain like a cable tv maintenance man - it might turn up at any time between 7 and 7...

 

[zenie]

As always with British weather, we don't really know til the day

I'll see what it's like when I get up tomorrow.

 

[Dan U]

gutted i'm missing out on holding an owl for a pound this year

enjoy everyone.

i saw the dog display team last year, they were ace, in a rubbish kind of way

 

[mango5]

I'm making spinach and feta pie cos RubyTooGood luvs it. Is there going to be a picnic convergence? Hope to see y'all in the chucklehead queue in any case.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

?

 

[Nanker Phelge]

There'll be the unofficial vegetable creation competition again - I'll post up details when I get them.

Oh, and there's an Offline after-party at the Albert on Saturday night with bands etc,

Why no vegetable sculpture details?

 

[RubyToogood]

I'm making spinach and feta pie cos RubyTooGood luvs it. Is there going to be a picnic convergence? Hope to see y'all in the chucklehead queue in any case.

Wahey!

I don't think anyone's mentioned a meet point yet. I suggest 3pm by the Chucklehead cider stall, on both days.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

How will the ferrets cope with the 'good to soft' going on the track?

I hear 'Vicious Little Git' has moved to be bookies favourite, as previous favourite 'Bad-Tempered Bastard' prefers the going to be firm.

 

[Maggot]

That shows showers 7am-7pm though

It'll be fine tomorrow. The forecast keeps showing rain which doesn't turn up - or turns up very briefly.

 

[trashpony]

It'll be fine tomorrow. The forecast keeps showing rain which doesn't turn up - or turns up very briefly.

Oh well, we'll be there, come rain or shine. We were last year and it pissed down. Can you smoke in the marquees do you know? I don't want to have to hang out in the breastfeeding tent if it's raining

 

[mango5]

Wahey!

I don't think anyone's mentioned a meet point yet. I suggest 3pm by the Chucklehead cider stall, on both days.

Sounds like a plan. Pie will be consumed on Sunday, as will potato salad

 

[CPCG]

CPCG back at Lambeth Country Show

If you want to rest your pins and get an h'education or have your shout, CPCG will be back at the Country Show this year in the prettiest tent on the park - a multi-coloured Indian wedding marquee just by Herne Hill entrance.

The line up is:

Saturday 11am Lambeth and Southwark Films on rotation: film on Stop and Search, 'Gone too Soon' about Fenwick Estate and Billy Cox, 'This is My Story' From Clapham South, 'Peer Pressure' - 7 shorts from Southwark, 'Bang Bang in Da Manor' Home Turf' and 'Pirates of Coldharbour'.

Saturday 2pm. The Poetry of Lambeth Vic Lambrusco, Jack

Saturday 3pm Question Time. Community Safety in Lambeth
Chair: Mike Franklin (Independent Police Complaints Commissioner)
Cllr Steve Reed, Labour Leader of the Council
Cllr Steve Bradley, Lambeth Liberal Democrat Party
Shane Collins, Lambeth Green Party
Cllr Graham Pycock, Lambeth Conservative Party
June Pilgrim, Director, Lambeth Women's Aid

Saturday 4pm Lambeth and Southwark Films on rotation: See above

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Sunday 11am Lambeth and Southwark Films on rotation: film on Stop and Search, 'Gone too Soon' about Fenwick Estate and Billy Cox, 'This is My Story' From Clapham South, 'Peer Pressure' - 7 shorts from Southwark, 'Bang Bang in Da Manor' 'Home Turf' and 'Pirates of Coldharbour'.

Sunday 2pm The Poetry of Lambeth Vic Lambrusco, Jack

Sunday 3pm Question Time: Community Safety in Lambeth
Chair: Courtney Melody, VIBES FM, recording artist
Derek Anderson, Chief Executive, Lambeth Council
Julie Fawcett, Chair, Stockwell Park Community Trust
Chief Superintendent Sharon Rowe, Lambeth Police Commander
Lloyd Leon, former Mayor of Lambeth
Caroline Hewitt, Chair, Lambeth Primary Care Trust

Sunday 4pm Lambeth and Southwark Films on rotation: See above

Teas, fresh ginger, cakes, brownies, apple juices and information from the Brixton Tea Party

Hope to see you there!

 

[Choc]

really really looking forward to this -despite still being in a lot of discomfort. may have to take a cab to get to park and then just lie around village green, rather then walking around much. but.......nothing can stop me to make an appearance at the country fair. meh!

 

[editor]

I'll be there!

 

[Biddlybee]

There'll be the unofficial vegetable creation competition again - I'll post up details when I get them.

Any details?

 

[onemonkey]

Wahey!

I don't think anyone's mentioned a meet point yet. I suggest 3pm by the Chucklehead cider stall, on both days.

aha, just what i was looking -for

good thinking that girl

 

[Badger Kitten]

Yay!

Now the big question is wellies or flip flops?

I might start a poll.

 

[onemonkey]

Ferrett Racing.

I absolutely love the Country Show. It's my favourite weekend of the year.

and isn't it someone's birthday (or close enough)

 

[pennimania]

Wish I could go

 

[Miss-Shelf]

Wish I could go

I'll have a drink for you if you let me know what you'd like