Well done Dover...
- 13 June 2010 00:0356165...... at the Hellfire Corner weekend we hosted the Jive Aces, the top swing band in the UK.
They were talked into coming down and doing a couple of slots for just expenses....
If you were there you will have seen just how fantastic they are. Simply brilliant musicians and performers. They blew everyone away, they did the usual 40's stuff, like the great Glen Millar hits, some Sinatra, Mac the Knife included - then there was their original version of Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover....hey, it must be heard.....
Well after their last show they were saying in conversation that Sunday is their day off....
Quick as a flash, lindyhop specialist and USO boss, Kieron, said well why not come back and do another (free) slot....
Well, after some thought they said yes......
They enjoyed themselves so much in Dover they are coming back on Sunday..... again for free (well we will pay expenses.....)
So well done to Dover - to all of you, its your enthusiasm and sheer love of this great music that has brought them back.
We will now have to re-schedule tomorrow, a good problem to have..... but expect them to perform at around midday..... - 13 June 2010 07:1356170First time I`ve visited this event, and I was most impressed. Need alot more like this. I shall pop a few pics of the event in with the email I`ll be sending to those two cruise line passengers from the U.S. who were in the White Horse yesterday. Again, well done to all.Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
- 13 June 2010 11:1156197Sounds good Barry - well done.
Hope Saturday evening was a good one and there were lots of people there to enjoy themselves.
Roger - 13 June 2010 11:3456199I echo the 'Well done', have seen the Jive Aces a few times and they are excellent - what a coup for Pencester...
Oh Boy!, That'll be the day......... - 13 June 2010 17:0156213I spent the whole day down Pencester today, and what a great event it was. Professionally managed with BarryW overseeing it all. The singers and dancer`s were excellent, and we do have lots of talent in this country. The crowds were there, the sunshine and blue sky was there and the entertainment was there. Nice talking with Barry, and an enormous amount of hard work gone into making this event possible. A good natter with Ian to make up with not seeing him yesterday, always pleasant to talk to guzzler who was there, spotted Howard among the trees, had the pleasure of meeting both Phil and Paul Scotchie, (two more off my list), plus a few ladies I also had the pleasure of meeting. A great day, and well done all concerned. Too many pics to show it all, so I`ve just placed one for a small part of the crowd, with the castle watching over.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered. - 13 June 2010 17:2356215A massive THANK YOU to the organisers, the artists and most of all the public ( and my little helper Thomas, thanks matey ).
A cracking weekend once again, thanks Colin for keeping me company and the coffee.
Even though I didn't have a mass of stuff to sell for H4H I made an incredible £405-36 and as you all know it is going to a very good cause. Some very nice comments from the public and some with sons, daughters and relatives serving over seas.
Many thanks.
Ian...grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet. - 13 June 2010 18:2356217i second all that ian and others have said, excellent event.
405 quid is impressive for h4h. - Brian Dixon
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13 June 2010 19:0756221barryw, for a good weekend. - 13 June 2010 20:4456237Well done to all that took part and Barry w , it was a great two days entertainment.
- 13 June 2010 22:5856254Yes the weather held out for it ,sorry but could not make it today but was there on Saturday and like the rest BARRY I would like to say well done to you and your helpers and one the best events each year in Dover.
- 13 June 2010 23:1256255A fantastic weekend, really enjoyed it - really nice meeting you again also Barry
You can listen to Barry's interview with the Dover Community Radio team at http://www.dovercommunityradio.co.uk/index.php?page=podcasts
We now out and about covering events so if you want one covered or are a community group wanting some publicity please do get in touch at info@dovercommunityradio.co.uk All these interviews and features will also be used on the radio station when it is on air (hopefully!) Thanks again - 13 June 2010 23:1356256ps theres also a write up and some pics in the events section on the website about the Hellfire Corner Weekend, Barry please use the pics where you wish.
Thanks again. More coming soon to the DCR site so please watch this space!
