BBWF Status Update
Discussion
Just had a look at the 'who's coming' thread - that's interest in 23 rooms so far, so I'm guessing about 50 in total when we get nearer the date.
I got the confirmation in the post from Ettington today so we are well and truly booked in, and they are quoting a room rate of £55 per night including VAT if you quote the BBWF booking code, which I think is extremely reasonable (and possibly cheaper than 2 years ago.)
In fact you can book from now on, if you so desire.
On the organisation front I'll start looking into the usual suppliers who come along on the day, and contacting them to make them aware of the date. Any suggestions for more stalls please PM me - the more the merrier!
On the food front I think the hotel's hog roast (with veggie option) looks reasonable value, more details on the options will follow. On a personal note I don't like the beer _that_ much at Ettington, I usually end up on Guinness, so if there's interest from you lot I'll see if there's a possibility of getting a real ale tap going.
I got the confirmation in the post from Ettington today so we are well and truly booked in, and they are quoting a room rate of £55 per night including VAT if you quote the BBWF booking code, which I think is extremely reasonable (and possibly cheaper than 2 years ago.)
In fact you can book from now on, if you so desire.
On the organisation front I'll start looking into the usual suppliers who come along on the day, and contacting them to make them aware of the date. Any suggestions for more stalls please PM me - the more the merrier!
On the food front I think the hotel's hog roast (with veggie option) looks reasonable value, more details on the options will follow. On a personal note I don't like the beer _that_ much at Ettington, I usually end up on Guinness, so if there's interest from you lot I'll see if there's a possibility of getting a real ale tap going.
...but will be bringing my usual packed lunch. 
Suggested beers -
Abbott Ale (Greene King)
Broadside (Adnams)
Special Bitter (Youngs)
ESB (Fuller's)
Bishop's Finger (Shepherd Neame)
Director's (Courage)
Old Peculier (Theakstons)
Burton Ale - (Ind Coope) is this still about.
Speckled Hen (Morland - now Greene King)
6X (Wadworths)
XXXB (Bateman's)
And a few more I just can't call to mind at the moment. There's also Abbott Reserve at 6.5% which may be too much for most.
I've used the old traditional brewery names as it's hard keeping up with who owns/brews what these days.
JJ
Abbott Ale (Greene King)
Broadside (Adnams)
Special Bitter (Youngs)
ESB (Fuller's)
Bishop's Finger (Shepherd Neame)
Director's (Courage)
Old Peculier (Theakstons)
Burton Ale - (Ind Coope) is this still about.
Speckled Hen (Morland - now Greene King)
6X (Wadworths)
XXXB (Bateman's)
And a few more I just can't call to mind at the moment. There's also Abbott Reserve at 6.5% which may be too much for most.
I've used the old traditional brewery names as it's hard keeping up with who owns/brews what these days.
JJ
Waynester said:
rev-erend said:
Guess I've best get booked in .. any discount for those on UB40 ?
I think the real question here is 'will you have your SEAC back on the road by then?? 
Most of the time I have the money but not the time but shortly that situation may well be reversed.. ho hum
Edited by rev-erend on Friday 11th December 09:22
jmorgan said:
Just booked in but they are saying 55 for single and 65 for double occupancy. Breaky inclusive.
That's probably correct, £55 seemed too cheap ;^) but is reasonable for a single.rev-erend said:
Sorry - not a real ale fan .. so was not me.
I'm a Lager fan (Stella, 1664 etc..)
Alan - now you're on the dole - isn't is "8 Ace"?I'm a Lager fan (Stella, 1664 etc..)
Sorry to hear it by the way, but didn't you do the sensible thing and buy the shinney parts while working, so now you're off, have time to fit them?
Edited by adam quantrill on Friday 11th December 14:53
rev-erend said:
Waynester said:
rev-erend said:
Guess I've best get booked in .. any discount for those on UB40 ?
I think the real question here is 'will you have your SEAC back on the road by then?? Most of the time I have the money but not the time but shortly that situation may well be reversed.. ho hum
Edited by rev-erend on Friday 11th December 09:22
t, didn't know, hope its just a temporary thing Alan??
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