Any punters living in Birmingham Area interested in a Pie, Pint and jaw, one evening in a pub in Birmingham area.
Personally interested in small time investing(gambling), developing an appetite for CFDs. Also developing an interest in Charting or TA.

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>'concerned of Shropshire' 23 Aug 2007 17:08 - 469 of 472
>W/E Folk Festival take shape near us....not seen any Brewery lorries arrive yet...

Perhaps they're (the brewery lorries) a bit like some West Mids busses i.e. none come along for a while then suddenly a convoy of 'em arrives .....(except on Sunday when none arrive at all) !
I see the local pub, The Woodman Inn will be the bar for this years festival.... and that events will also be staged in the pubs in the town centre ...

The Woodman, The Boat House Inn (On the River), The Wheatsheaf (Frankwell) and The Anchor are listed as "Folk & Session Friendly"

The Bird In Hand and The Wheatsheaf (High Street ) have organised Sessions. New venue this year so hope things go smoothly.

Ed: re-decorating, get your priorities right )-:

Suggest 12.30 as OK. In before the crowd.

12.30 sounds fine for me.

Stan, if you are meeting Chris at Digbeth before going to the Pub, may be worth informing retiredmum on the other board. She may like to tag along. Probably be able to pick all of you up, as it is on my way.

That sounds good thanks for the offer I will post to that effect, if we meet at the Anchor you know where that is.

Next to my boat.

This is true )-:

This is getting complicated for me. Make it the bottom of the cannal!






Must restart my tablets.

Suppose meeting at Anchor will be OK by S87 so I will post to Grandretire with details.

Afternoon S & F ... just returned from a nice day out ....
Thanks for offer of lift ... Is Anchor revised venue or starting point to get to Barton Arms...?

'Thanks for offer of lift ... Is Anchor revised venue or starting point to get to Barton Arms...?'

Yes thats the idea, see post 477.

Stan .... I must be a bit slow today ... but as regards 'Yes', is that 'Yes' to:

a). Meeting to be held entirely at Anchor

OR

b). RDV at Anchor and then proceed to Barton Arms.

???

I think the platter is the latter!!

Meet preferably outside and I can just stop and put you all in the boot on the way to the Barton Arms.

If there are more than twenty I will bring the RV.

Fred.... All becomes clear now. Last time I was down that way (Digbeth) a few weeks ago, an unmarked police car blocked off a car in the middle of the road then two marked patrol cars came screaming up behind to block wanted vehicle in. Quite well executed. Guess they've had plenty of practice in Digbeth.

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The Bartons Arms Thai Menu Lunchtime Specials
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Served only at Lunchtime - a complete dish on its own
1. ORIENTAL DUCK (Wrap) ....................................................................5.25
Crispy five spiced Duck with hoisin sauce, fresh cucumber, spring onion and served with Thai fries.

2. CHICKEN SATAY (Wrap) ....................................................................4.55
Char-grilled Chicken satay served in a wrap with crunchy and spicy peanut sauce, crisp salad accompanied with Thai fries.

3. MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY (Nann) .....................................................4.95
Tender simmered Beef in rich coconut milk curry from the south of Thailand, served on a warm nann bread, accompanied with Thai fries and crisp salad.

4. SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES (V) (Wrap) ................................... 4.25
Fresh vegetables stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce served in a wrap with Thai fries.

5. MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY & THAI FRIES OR RICE ............................4.25
A lunchtime portion of massaman Beef curry from the south of Thailand served with crisp spicy potato wedges or steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice.

6. YELLOW CURRY CHICKEN & THAI FRIES OR RICE ............................3.95
A lunchtime portion of yellow curry made from coconut milk and sun-dried yellow chilli spices with onion, tomatoes, potatoes, and Chicken. Served with crisp spicy potato wedges or steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice.

7. VEGETARIAN RED CURRY & THAI FRIES OR RICE (V) .......................3.95
A lunchtime portion of red curry made from coconut milk and sun-dried red chilli spices with bamboo shoots, aubergines and sweet basils. Served with crisp spicy potato wedges or steamed Thai jasmine fragrant rice.

Wish I hadn't clicked on now...this thread's making me feel hungry )-:

Looks an excellent menu though, thanks for posting it.

Been in touch with Grandretiree and she's away from the 24th of Sep. so hopes we can arrange something before then.

I am beginning to think the Barton Arms is one of Survivor's franchises.

Well, in September JHB Extra should be on:

J. H. B. Extra. Fruity citrus hop and grainy flavours with a spicy, peppery dry bitter finish with some fruit notes.

Availability: September-October

4.2% A.B.V
List Price 68.00 + VAT PER 9 GAL