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A group for those near to London, weather you live near or just feel near spiritually. Even if you've never been to the "Great Metrolops" but feel some sort of emotional connection. Hope it helps people down south to co-ordinate a bit.

Location: London and southern England
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Exchanging info on sources of materials etc.

Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw. Last reply by Michael Baker Oct 12, 2012. 33 Replies

One of the things I thought we could do with this group is exchange information on sources of materials etc. I am a fairly recent convert to the world of CBGs so my experience is limited, but I'm…Continue

Tags: materials, sources, information, info, exchanging

Boxstock travel and places to sleep, anyone from the south east area fancy going in a goup?

Started by Barry "Backwater Jack" Nova Sep 17, 2011. 0 Replies

hows it going fellow CBGers? i want to go to Boxstock as im sure a lot of you do...theres just one problem (or rather a list of problems that il rap into one tidy package) i dont drive and im…Continue

Tags: London, Kent, boxstock

sidcup cigar box soiree

Started by Pyno. Last reply by MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) Jul 22, 2011. 1 Reply

Hi everyoneFollowing the success of Brian's Newton Abbot shindig we have decided to organise the Sidcup cigar box soiree. To be held on Saturday 10th September 2011 at the Old Bexley & Sidcup…Continue

CBGs in Luton and Cambridge

Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw. Last reply by Mark Jun 7, 2011. 6 Replies

Just a little reminder. Coming up this Friday (10th June 2011) in Luton is the legendary Chickenbone John. Details…Continue

Tags: music, festival, Camberidge, Luton, StumbleCol

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Comment by Pyno on January 29, 2013 at 7:23pm

Just a quick reminder to anybody in the area, Brickdust and Pyno will be playing at the Ivy Leaf in Dartford on Thursday 31st.

Sorry Steve still don't know what time we are on but music starts at 8.30 so any time from then

Comment by steve chunk hales on January 29, 2013 at 11:40am

any idea what time you are on yet?

Comment by steve chunk hales on January 24, 2013 at 6:48am

be rude not to pop along then.

Comment by Pyno on January 17, 2013 at 3:33am

Yep that'll be the one Steve, always got some good beers in

Comment by Stu Crane AKA aboynamedstu on January 15, 2013 at 10:35pm

Also The Tin Tone Army 11 tin box guitars, 2 drummers & vocals are playing here this Friday:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/143702415784017/?fref=ts

This will be my first gig with them.

Comment by steve chunk hales on January 15, 2013 at 9:29am

i know where that is, if its the same one we went in after Welling utd v Dartford play off final last season. lots of good ales.

Comment by Pyno on January 15, 2013 at 8:05am

On the subject of gigs, Brickdust & Pyno are playing a 25 minute set at the Ivy Leaf pub, Darent Road Dartford on Thursday 31st January 2013, music kicks off about 8.30, not sure what time we are on yet . pop along if you can make it

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on January 15, 2013 at 6:05am

Hi Stu.

I have been rather unsociable lately (work and "stuff"), but if I can make the date I would love to be there. Well done for taking the initiative. Also hoping to make the soiree and Cambridge, and........

Comment by Stu Crane AKA aboynamedstu on January 15, 2013 at 4:34am

Cool Chunk, hopefully we'll get a few more responces!

Comment by steve chunk hales on January 15, 2013 at 3:18am

i would. i tend to be busy in the summer but if free i will be there. or even a evening thing before then if its easier to sort.

 

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Exchanging info on sources of materials etc.

Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw. Last reply by Michael Baker Oct 12, 2012. 33 Replies

sidcup cigar box soiree

Started by Pyno. Last reply by MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) Jul 22, 2011. 1 Reply

CBGs in Luton and Cambridge

Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw. Last reply by Mark Jun 7, 2011. 6 Replies

Chickenbone John at MAB in Luton - Friday 10th June

Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw. Last reply by Barry "Backwater Jack" Nova May 25, 2011. 12 Replies

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