RIP, Brian Wilson (far left), the genius behind The Beach Boys.
Another snippets post today, dear reader...
- Cheese wars news: There's a battle-royal going on in Cambridgeshire, where the village of Stilton is fighting for the right [that for some bizarre reason under protected designation of origin rules is denied it] to produce the famous blue cheese that bears its name!
- Feliz Dia dos Namorados! In Brazil, 12th June is Valentine's Day, apparently...
- Historic gay venue news: A fave venue of ours in times past, the venerable gay pub the Black Cap has issued an update on its F*book page - although there were some promises made that its new owners, having won a long-fought battle against redevelopment, were to reopen the Cap in time for last Xmas, structural problems were uncovered that led to a major delay, but they're confident that the place will be reopening its doors by the end of 2025! Hoorah!
- In death do us - erm - reef? A newly-founded organisation has an innovative offer for grieving families - why not have your loved one’s ashes made into a reef and anchored to the British seabed to grow coral? I imagine the funeral would be a bit wet.
- Umbrella Jousting, Cucumber Sandwich Discus or Hop, Skip and G&T, anyone? Great news! The legendary Chap Olympiad is back! Expect jolly japes and merriment, as suitably vintage-clad participants compete in such marvellous events as Ironing Board Surfing, Moustache Wrestling, Tea Pursuit, Riding Crop Rumpus, Tie Knotting, Butler Baiting and Not Playing Tennis. "There is a dress code, of course - of elegant finery, military wear, formal wear, dandy wear. No sportswear except cricket whites and absolutely no denim. Please be advised that during the Games themselves, anyone testing negative for alcohol content in the bloodstream will be disqualified, and sent to the emergency gin tent for urgent retonification." Right up our street, methinks.
- And finally - news that jokes are made of: Tacky budget shopping chain Poundland has been saved from bankruptcy and sold - for a pound! It's still a shit shop, regardless.
- Oh, and it is the lovely Robyn's birthday today:
And the weather? Warm, but all over the shop. Cloudy, sunny, showery, windy, muggy - we've had it all in one day today!
The pub looks like a swell time if I say so.
ReplyDeleteThis must be the week for singers' deaths or something.
Make you wonder who's next.
DeleteWe had loads of fun times at The Black Cap - it was the original home of "Old-School" drag! Lily Savage (see here), Maisie Trollette (read more), Mrs Shufflewick (see here), HIH Regina Fong (more here - they were all mainstays of that illustrious venue over the decades.
Jx
The Black Cap looks like a great spot.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping it will be restored to its former - ahem - glory! Jx
DeleteBlack Cap has been saved from the money grabbing developers. How fab is that but to be honest I never expected it would happen and I am over the moon.
ReplyDeleteIt is reassuring that Stilton has Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status but odd that it can't be made in the village of Stilton. Thank for the link it was very interesting.
I can't wait for the re-opening party!
DeleteAs for Stilton, its history is a bit weird and convoluted, isn't it? It's never been one of my favourites, regardless. OK in small doses, methinks. Jx