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Post by Gareth Williams on May 18, 2023 14:54:06 GMT
We have been invited back to Brogdale to take part in the Cider Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The event runs from 10am to 5pm on 26th and 27th August.
We have been asked to parachute Teddy bears and fly some show kites. I'm currently discussing with Brogdale which field we can use and whether we will be able to camp.
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Post by evets on May 18, 2023 16:35:41 GMT
Quick note for those who do not have their own transport but can get to Faversham by train there is normally a free bus service from Faversham Station to Brogdale for this festival.
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Post by Gareth Williams on May 18, 2023 19:37:21 GMT
There is, Steve. The bus starts from Faversham Station at 10am, and runs 4 times an hour (hopefully). The last bus back from Brogdale is at 5pm.
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Post by Gareth Williams on May 18, 2023 19:39:43 GMT
Brogdale have confirmed that we will be able to camp from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. It looks like we will be on the field where we were Teddy parachuting at the Teddy bears picnic.
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 21, 2023 9:49:10 GMT
Just bringing this back to the top.
We are in the field behind the weather station. For those unfamiliar with Brogdale, follow the track beside the miniature railway. The track bears around to the left beside the weather station. After the weathervsrstion turn immediate right, then right again behind the hedgerow. Follow the track dow beside the orchard into the next field which is our site.
The event runs from 10am each day. If arriving late, you may have to park in public parking and walk through.
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 21, 2023 17:01:47 GMT
A slight change of plan. Brogdale have asked that the teddy parachuting happens in the festival meadow (where we used to be). We will be sharing the space with a bouncy castle.
All other kite flying will be in the ornamental orchard (where we parachuted teddies during the teddy bears picnic)
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Post by rokbottom on Aug 22, 2023 15:49:45 GMT
Just a Quicky, has the Electric Arthur been repaired as it died last time we used it I believe.
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 22, 2023 16:39:35 GMT
As far as I am aware, yes.
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 24, 2023 11:06:38 GMT
Height clearance of 500 feet has been issued for 10 am to 5pm both days. We probably need some help with teddy parachuting, particularly on Sunday when Bill is not available. I aim to be there both days, but not sure how much heavy lifting I can do following my hospital visit on Tuesday.
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Post by gerty on Aug 25, 2023 18:29:37 GMT
There is, Steve. The bus starts from Faversham Station at 10am, and runs 4 times an hour (hopefully). The last bus back from Brogdale is at 5pm. The rail strike tomorrow and the knock on for Sunday is not going to be very helpful!!! |
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Post by ekim on Aug 25, 2023 20:30:33 GMT
Height clearance of 500 feet has been issued for 10 am to 5pm both days. We probably need some help with teddy parachuting, particularly on Sunday when Bill is not available. I aim to be there both days, but not sure how much heavy lifting I can do following my hospital visit on Tuesday. We will be there to help Mike  |
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Post by evets on Aug 25, 2023 20:31:44 GMT
Sorry I have had a problem that now prevents me from attending
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Post by rokbottom on Aug 26, 2023 7:24:11 GMT
Height clearance of 500 feet has been issued for 10 am to 5pm both days. We probably need some help with teddy parachuting, particularly on Sunday when Bill is not available. I aim to be there both days, but not sure how much heavy lifting I can do following my hospital visit on Tuesday. This does seem unfairly split re work load ie Teddy Parachuting can get very busy and stressful at times where as Kite flying is at your own leisure, Just saying. ( am not well but will be doing my bit ) |
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 27, 2023 17:26:18 GMT
Thank you to all who came and helped out over the weekend at Brogdale. A bit of a funny event, being primarily for adults with just a couple of things to keep kids amused. Couple that with being hidden away in corners, its not surprising that we weren't very busy. Hopefully the kites were dried out after a couple of heavy showers on Sunday. Unfortunately we have had no rain at home.
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Post by stevesue on Aug 29, 2023 14:24:00 GMT
Very enjoyable weekend,tucked far away in the ornamental orchard.Paul,Dick and Steve assisted by Julie and myself,worked very hard to keep kites in the air,despite challenging wind conditions,only to find that the only public that saw thew were the train passengers.It was a little disappointing.
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