TV Update

Well, as Fred Talbot was shown talking to camera, my guitar is in its stand at the very edge of the picture but David is shown nonchalantly sauntering across behind Fred, totally oblivious of the filming...

I mean... is that fair ???

Ha ha ha!

Playing to the World's Largest Hot Pot!

Well I don't think we made the telly, but we did speak to Lloyd Grossman, who was fancying a go on the guitar and Granada North West's Fred Talbot was filmed in front of us (but with the camera pointing across instead of at us).

The hot pot was indeed big, though by the time it was ready we were a touch busy. Bob was stuck at work so it was just David and myself, but we were approached by lots of people who were very complimentary - and one who wanted to know what musci had to do with "the countryside" and suggested we should throw our equipment in the river! Well, a very good morning to you as well sir!

In fact the event was nothing to do with the countryside anyway, it was to promote Garstang's forthcoming food festival and everyone was agreeably surprised at just how many people turned up.

Here's the hot pot being cooked with Fred and his cameraman reviewing a scene already filmed in the background.

There was a juggler, lots of local food produce, a magician and the two of us. Lloyd Grossman vied with several local mayors but spoke extremely well and worked in a very humourous story of speaking at a somewhat quieter event.

A TV Spot Perhaps

Perhaps not also - but you may be able to spot us on one of the NW local TV programmes on Wednesday 10 October, 10:00am - 12:30pm, as we've been invited to play again in Garstang town centre as they attempt to cook the world's largest ever Lancashire Hot Pot! BBC Radio Lancashire will also be there.

As long as they get it measured and weighed or whatever before Bob gets his chompers round it...

We will be there somewhere in the background, trying to keep the expected crowds of hungry folk entertained!

If you want to come along, we - and the hot pot - will be on the main car park near the council offices. I have no idea what the plans are for the hot pot! If you come equipped even with your own knife and fork I'm not going to guarantee you'll get a plateful. And as hinted before; if you're behind Bob in the queue... no chance...!