The Old Spot Inn, Dursley - Newsletter July 07 (Tel: 01453 542870)

Introduction
Well its official we have just had the wettest June since records began, those that were at Glastonbury festival or any event over last weekend will be not need informing of that one.

The one night the weather did hold out for was our Mexican night. I have just one question how the do small children break open the piñatas, it was as though they were made out of steel, roaring crowds couldn't even break they're skin. Sorry - no photos from the Mexican Night as someone who shall remain nameless, Tom, accidentally deleted them on his camera! So if any of you out there took any photos, let's have them and we'll get them up on the site. (NOTE: Digital photos are best, but any hard copies will be returned in original condition)

Frocester Beer Festival tickets are now on sale and probably all sold out by now! But don't dishearten - I have been going for 15 years and have never had a problem getting tickets . . . you just have to work at it. Don't forget to get your Old Spot / FBF T-shirt - they are on show in the pub. They cost £9.50 and all profits go towards St James Church roof repairs, so not only will you the ultimate FBF accessory but you will be doing your bit for the community! Trust me, it will make the beer taste all the much better and the hangover disappear all the much quicker.

And while we're on the subject of Frocester Beer Festival, don't forget to put the Old Spot Frocester Chill-out on Sunday 26th August. Music will be The Whole Grand Scheme and Leon Daye . . . and there may even be one more 'surprise' band. Its guaranteed fun and an excellent end to the Frocester Beer Festival weekend. It is normally well subscribed to, so try and get there early! Its usually sunny, but due to the constant deluge we've all suffered recently. let's pray for good weather!

The annual boat trip down the Severn on Sunday, the 22 July is almost fully booked, those of you who are cruising virgins are in for a treat. The theme is psychedelic, so get out your old glad rags and get dressed up! More details are available here. Also, check out the gallery for photos of previous our last boat trip (with a pirate theme) If you want some help in finding a costume, please ask at the bar and we'll point you in the right direction!

In the past, may of us have used Cotswold Costumes, in Nailsworth. Their address is: Old Market, Days Mill, Nailsworth. Tel No: 01453 833817 and their website is: www.cotswoldcostumes.com

LATE NEWS FLASH: Due to the intense rain we have suffered recently, the River Severn is currently in flood. Consequently, sadly the boat trip MAY be cancelled due to high water. Those of you who have booked tickets, keep checking the boards in the pub, or this website for further info. Obviously any payments you have made will be returned. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but I'm sure you understand this is completely out of our control.

A New Wine List is now on the bar. We put the addition of a connoisseur collection for those want that something a little special - so please enjoy! Please click here to view it!

The theme for this year's 'Famous Names' Summer Beer Festival is Notorious People. We have 24 beers in all - in addition to our regular ales. So please pop in and indulge!
The dates are Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August 2007 and there will be music from The Macaroni Penguins on Sunday.

01. Hampshire, ABV 3.8%King Alfred's	13. Warwickshire, ABV 4.2%Lady Godiva
02. Skinner's, ABV 4.0%Betty Stogs Bitter	14. Marston Moor, ABV 3.6%Cromwell Bitter
03. St Austell, ABV 4.0%Black Prince	15. Mighty Oak, ABV 3.7%Oscar Wilde
04. Titanic, ABV 5.2%Captain Smiths	16. Green Jack, ABV 8.5%Ripper
05. Church End, ABV 4.0%Shakes Beer	17. Bank Top, ABV 4.2%Samuel Crompton's Ale
06. City of Cambridge, ABV 5.0%Darwin's Downfall	18. Belhaven, ABV 4.9%St Andrews Ale
07. Coach House, ABV 4.2%Dick Turpin	19. Rugby Webb, ABV 3.8%Ellis
08. Oakham, ABV 3.8%Jeffrey Hudson Bitter	20. Rother Valley, ABV 4.6%Boadicea
09. Cropton, ABV 3.6%King Billy	21. Oldershaw, ABV 4.1%Newton's Drop
10. Orkney, ABV 4.0%The Red MacGregor	22. Goff's, ABV 4.7%White Knight
11. Brains, ABV 4.5%The Reverend James	23. Caledonian, ABV 4.4%Rebus 20
12. Woodforde's, ABV 4.5%Nelson's Revenge	24. Wye Valley, ABV 4.2%Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale

For more information on the Old Spot Summer Beer Festival, and to download a pdf of the leaflet, please click here.

We would also like to welcome the newest addition to our team - Lawrence Dungworth - we look forward to working with him. He's a great guy and I'm sure you will bring him nicely into the Old Spot family fold.

We apologise to all those of you waiting for our suppers to start again, we are going to continue with these when the building work is completed. For those that don't know, we have new ladies and gents loos on the way and for those of you who have waited patiently for the loos, your plight has not gone unnoticed - work is set to commence at the end of summer . . . watch this space.

LATE NEWS FLASH: We are pleased to announce . . .
. . . that evening meals are due to recommence on Monday the 9th July. As always, we recommend that you book a table in advance.

We apologise for the gap in service and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Times are as follows:

Our NEW Food Service Times . . .
Fri, Sat, Sun:	12.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur:	12.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Our normal Opening Hours remain as ...
Monday - Saturday:	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Sunday:	12.00 pm - 11.00 pm

FOR AN UPDATE ON WHATS COMING UP PLEASE SEE BELOW

Through July: Dorothy Goodbody (Rugby Shirt and beer promotion)

22nd July ... Boat Trip, more details are available here and the usual mayhem is guaranteed!!!

25th July ... Chid - live music

3rd August ... The Reverend Janet Bromley, back behind the bar raising money for charity.

10th - 12th August ... Summer Beer Festival weekend with music from the Macaroni Penguins on Sunday.

26th August ... Frocester Chill Out with music from The Whole Grand Scheme & Leon Daye

Just a reminder we will be selling the must-have fashion item this year, Old Spot / Frocester Beer Festival T-shirts all money raised going to charity - St. James Church Roof Fund. The are now available at the bar.

Apologies
This goes out to all the ladies that have to queue outside the W.C. on a busy night. We've known this is problem for sometime but work now is underway to rectify this situation. Please bear with us while the building work is going on.