Special Arrangements for This Week

Because there will be Warm Water Hydrotherapy sessions at the Guide Hall on Saturday and Sunday, the hall will be used on Friday to set up the 2ft-deep pool in the hall, fill it and heat the water. The pool will take up about two-thirds of the floor area. The good news is that they've said that the setting-up will be completed by the late afternoon, and that the club can have free use of the pool in the evening! So, bring your swimming cozzies and your maritme songs! Bring a metal or plastic tray(s) to put your drinks/music/whatever on and float them in the pool, Caribbean-style! (Large plastic bags will be provided to keep instruments dry). We won't be allowed the usual special lighting, but floating candles will be provided. Should be a nice atmosphere. Come and wallow in the warm water, and in the usual City Folk Club music!

CFC's Nautical Adventure 2011

That canal trip I told you about (more-thoughts-about-summer) is confirmed.

M.V. Richmond will depart from the Canal Basin at 19.00 hours on Saturday 25th June for a midsummer cruise.

The vessel will return to the Canal Basin at 22.00 hours.

During the voyage, in between staring in wonder at the cornucopia of waterside wildlife, you will be invited to share music and songs.
You will also consume your own picnic-style food and self-supplied beverages.
There will be a quiz that will test your knowledge of maritime history, nautical terminology, geography and all things inconsequential.

Tickets will be available at the club as from Friday 1st April.
The price, subsidised by the club, will be £5.00 per head, with no discounts for seniority.
Credit/debit cards and cheques cannot be accepted.
CASH (in Pounds Sterling) is the only currency that will secure your berth.

Places are limited, so please let Colin know if you'd like to join the crew as soon as you can.
Tel: 01243 574021
Email: dbsandw@googlemail.com

Directions:
Satnav users need postcode PO19 8DT.
Here's a map I produced:

There is a better map and advice about parking at http://chichestercanal.org.uk/find-us.php

That Was Red Nose Day That Was

Despite Dogsbody foisting his 'herring substitute' off on an unsuspecting Lucy, (Dogsbody was canned as well as the pilchards), we had a jolly fine evening. Bill 1:*'/;-?1 was particularly venomous with his "Thou lie!" responses and was forced to retreat at speed at one point, and the spot prizes were liberally distributed by Dogsbody, (some with dedications which were more of a swipe at their partners, harumph). On the money side: Lynda donated sweets, which we enjoyed for a donation; the Pick a Pose sweepstake sold out and Pam & Les got half the readies (the rest to Comic Relief); the pot contributions were donated to Comic Relief. Proceeds from the above, plus a further contribution from the Club, a hefty bump-up from a Wiltshire resident (in the area for the day, but had a better offer on the night) - and not forgetting the Far East contributor also - brought the total donated to Comic Relief to £165! Well, well, well, everything: I think we done well with our jolly herring, sorry, RedCityFolkNoseClubDay. Thank you, City Folk Clubbers, once again, for your generosity - and your music.

Today is Red Nose Day ...

Come along this evening.
Join in.
You might win a valuable prize that looks thus ...

It's good on toast.

No, I don't mean dog's body!