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Our next event will be 12th DEc when the bed comes out yet again, this time as a sleigh. Farmer John will be "Santa" for out day out collecting.

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This Saturday 17th Oct Bearwoodstock

Shalane has dropped out of Bearwoodstock unfortunately, however i have a couple of options to fill this slot. Dont forget that there will be a raffle, prizes include the Snare Drum Skin used by Kaiser Chiefs in Reading this year, its signed too.
Once i know who will be Shalane's replacement il let you know, though that may not be untill the day.
You can still see whos playing when in a previous post and i will display this list at The Bear on Sat 17th.
Again please be aware that fire limits will apply so be early to avaoid being disappointed. Once the fire limit on the room is reached i can only sell more tickets on A 1 OUT 1 IN basis. If you will be leaving early would you tell the guys on the door, this will enable me to operate 1 OUT 1 IN, thank you.

Doors open 2.30 Steve Gibbons first on at 3.00

Tickets are on sale at The Bear, ₤7 ask Sandra, Ivan, Mark or members of Staff.

See you there

Bearwoodstock - The Raffle

Bearwoodstock 17th Oct doors 2.30, see post below for oreder in which acts will appear.

In addition to live music all day there will be a raffle, with top prize being The Kaiser Chiefs, signed Snare Drum Skin that was used at Reading Festival this year.

There are regulations in place which state how many people can be upstairs at The Bear Tavern, Bearwood for this Gig, once this limit is reached i will only be able to sell more tickes on the basis of
1 OUT = 1 IN

If you wish to book your tickets in advance, this can be done at The Bear Tavern itself ₤7 each, just call in and ask the staff, Cash only, sorry.

Bearwoodstock 17th Oct

I have the list of Musicians playing and @ what time.

Doors open 2.30
Steve Gibbons 3.00 3.30
Shalane 3.40 4.10
Pete Wain 4.20 4.50
Cobalt 5.00 5.30
Loud Noises 5.45 6.15
Alex Lanyon 6.30 7.00
Colin Hals Gypsy Blood 7.15 7.55
Martyr de Mona 8.15 8.55
Utan 9.15 10.00
Yo Bin Slayed 10.20 11.15

Tickets 7 pounds on the day or from The Bear from Fri 25th Sept.
Please get to The Bear early as once Tickets are sold out, I will only be able sell more on a 1 OUT 1 IN basis.
If you intend to leave before the end you can help me raise more cash by telling the Guys on the door.

Add to Auction list

Yesterday i was promised a signed Football from B.C.F.C to add to the Auction at The Bear Tavern 18 Sept 7.00 start.

Added to Auction

These items are in addition to the list on the Post below.

1 x Bottle Champagne
1 x set Hair Straighteners
5 x Football Club Badges cut from Steel ( 8 inch tall appx )

The order in which lots are sold will be determind by the Auctioneer, to avoid dissapointment please arrive at The Bear Tavern, Bearwood, by 7pm Sept 18th.

Auction items

AUCTION FRI 18 SEPT
19 00 START
All cash raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care

Items available for Auction are listed below –

Item Donated by

Tour for 4 people around BBC
Studio – see BBC news live + BBC TV
Meet Nick Owen

Bass Drum Skin with original
Logo Kaiser Chiefs

T- Shirt ( L) Leeds Kaiser Chiefs
T- Shirt (M) 2008 tour Kaiser Chiefs
T-Shirt ladies (S) Leeds x2 Kaiser Chiefs
T-Shirt ladies (L) Leeds Kaiser Chiefs
T-Shirt ladies (S) 2008 tour Kaiser Chiefs

Set of Poker Chips PokerHeaven.com

Carpet Cleaning 12 x 12 appx Stokes Cleaning

4 Hours Snooker Bearwood Snooker

Avon Cosmetics collection Avon ASM

Mini Fridge ( as new )

House Cleaning ( 4 hours ) Magda

Carling 2 x 24 packs Baywatch aka CBK
Bottle Champagn Baywatch aka CBK

Very strong Vodka ( collect as you leave the pub ) Tim

Dinner and Drinks @ The Bear Sandra Ivan

WBA Signed Football ( signed by WBA )

Items will be added as they are made available

Cycle Ride update

Looks like were all go now for 29th August, Bristol to Birmingham. Il keep you posted. Id also like to thank Stewart Hancocks from Horizon Soft Drinks Ltd Aldridge who have donated the sports drinks for this event. Cheers Stewart.

Whos on at The Bear Charity Gig?

So far i have had confirmed to play at The bear for us Oct 17th starting 15 00. Pete Waine will be doing a set, maybe solo, maybe with his bro John. We also have Colin Halls new band Gypsy Blood. Stewart Clarke will also be bringing his Slade Tribute " Yo Bin Slade", last but not least Utan Roberts will be performing, dependant on available musicians it could be " Totally Suspect ". Watch this space.

Bed Push was a success

On Saturday we pushed a hospital bed around a dozen or so pubs and would like to thank all Managers with one exception. We were told by the Management at The George in Warley not to collect in there.

We would also like to thank everyone that donated to this cause and appologise to any motorists who may have been delayed slightly.

Saturday raised 900 pounds. Thanks to all who helped.

4th July Bed Push

Hi so the first event is almost upon us. All permits are ok and the Express and Star will be at The Bear Tavern Thurs 2nd July to take a few fotos, best frocks girls.

Those who cant make Thursday, its 11am it the Bear if you want Breakfast and we leave @ 12 00 prompt ish?

The weather looks good, not briliant, see link,( http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=b67&day=6) so your chosen attire will be fine, just bring a mac/brolly for the odd showers.

In addition to the bed push, cycle ride and auction, we will be having a mini festival in The Bear on 17 Oct 3 pm to 11 pm. Colin Hall(rebel soul - private party ), Utan Roberts (totally suspect - 3ys men )and Pete Wayne (cryer ) ( pete sorry 4 spellin it wrong ) are already on the bill. i have approached more local musicians so il keep you posted.

The Bed is on route

Good News, the people organising the loan of the bed inormed me yesterday that it is available for collection this week. Farmer and i will go collect as soon as we have the address.
More Good news, Sandwell Council Licensing have granted us the Street Collection permit, this is to be issued this week, so were all ready for July 4th. Fingers crossed for the weather now.

Bed push is a go

I have had an email from Sandwell Council who will grant " street collection permits" for our bed push. This will take place on 4th July so red white and blue attire is an option.

All interested parties be at The Bear Tavern Bearwoon in time to leave at midday. If you require Breakfast the kitchen is open.

Il post the detailed rout in the next day or so and any info i have to hand.

Police approve the rout

We now have the approval of the relevant Police forces for the Cycle Ride.
More up to date, there is a second event taking place on July 4th. Its a bed push taking in some of the well known hostilries in the area. The permits have been applied for, so fingers crossed

August Bank Holiday

We are a group of friends who together cycle from Bristol to Birmingham on 29th August 2009 to raise funds for Marie Curie, who are a charity that care for terminal Cancer patients who choose to die at home. http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/

On the 29th we will drive to Bristol Temple Meads aiming to start our ride around 10 00am, following the A38 as far as Tewkesbury.

Sunday morning we will again follow the A38 as far as Northfield in Birmingham where we will head for Quinton and the Hagley Road, ending up at The Bear Tavern in Bearwood.

For pledges and further info please contact me 07770 362234

Thanks for your support

Mark