Lambeth Country Show 2015, Sat 18th and Sun 19th July

[editor]

Thankfully still free, Brixton's biggest weekend is set for 18th-19th July. I can't wait! Who's going?

If you're looking to trade, you need to get in quick.

To whet your appetite, have a trawl through the Lambeth Country Show photo archives, 2003-2014:

• Country Show 2014, 19th - 20th July
• Country Show 2013, 20th - 21st July
• Country Show 2012, 15th - 16th Sept
• Country Show 2011, 16th-17th July
• Country Show 2010, 17th-18th July
• Country Show 2009, 18th-19th July
• Country Show 2007, 21st-22nd July
• Country Show 2006, 15th-16th July
• Country Show 2004, 17th-18th July
• Country Show 2003, 19th-20th July

 

[gabi]

I'm always there. Its like brixton's AGM. And marks the end of the summer. Bittersweet.

 

[technical]

End of the summer - its the weekend the schools break up!

 

[Greebo]

I might or might not wander across.

 

[Greebo]

End of the summer - its the weekend the schools break up!

Exactly, and the start of when school uniforms are marketed!

 

[Orang Utan]

End of the summer - its the weekend the schools break up!

Which is why I'm get steaming on Chucklehead and whatever else I can get my hands on

 

[Nanker Phelge]

It's always on or around the same weekend....

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

Id rather it was fenced off and they charged everyone a tenner

 

[editor]

Two long term urbanites - who really should know better - are having a wedding on the Saturday, so I can only make the Sunday.

 

[Black Halo]

Have persuaded friends to come down from deepest, darkest Leicester with their kids this year

 

[Fingers]

Nope. Tolpuddle with comrades that weekend.

 

[brixtonblade]

Definitely going. Where can I get the list of craft competitions? Was going to see if my niece and nephew fancied a go at making a cake.

 

[Greebo]

Definitely going. Where can I get the list of craft competitions? Was going to see if my niece and nephew fancied a go at making a cake.

I think the craft competitions are run by the same lot who do the official flower, plant, and veg competions - something like the West Norwood Horticultural Society? AFAIK you have to send a SAE for this year's booklet, and the contact details should (I love using that word in a Lambeth context) be in local libraries.

Edited to add: I've just checked their website and there are no details up yet for the LCS competitions, although they've got the pdf for their summer show (which'll be in September).

 

[Tolpuddle]

Nope. Tolpuddle with comrades that weekend.

Taking my name in vain?

 

[editor]

Woohoo! Some band details posted.

Performers include soul disco act Odyssey and traditional African jazz group Frititi featuring Ghanaian drumming sensation Ni Tagoe. Kenyatta Hill of legendary Reggae band Culture will be leading the party on the Sunday.

Reggae groups Misty in Roots and Rasites will also be taking to the main stage.

Not sure about this 'Festival Of Love' nonsense though.



http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/05/...ails-and-festival-of-love-branding-announced/

 

[Nanker Phelge]

They had to go mention Aswad. Jinxed it!!!

 

[Sea Star]

Between 1990 and 2008 I went nearly every year. Haven't been since I left Camberwell though! Seriously considering coming this year, depends how the other half feels.

 

[Treacle Toes]

Saturday July 18;


ODYSSEY – The glory days of top vocal group Odyssey, one of the most successful soul disco acts of their time brought you hits such as ‘Native New Yorker, ‘Back to my roots’ , ‘ Looking for a way out’; and topped the charts with ‘Use it up and wear it out’.

Hopefully they will delight the child in me and also play...



Can't wait!

Looks like I will have to go both days

Sunday July 19 – Roots Reggae Day


KENYATTA HILL of CULTURE – The legacy of Culture lives on for reggae lovers with Kenyatta Hill live from Jamaica bringing all the solid Culture hits of the 1970’s – 1990’s such as ‘Two sevens clash’ and ‘Mr Music’. Kenyatta is noted for his electrifying performance and high energy.


MISTY IN ROOTS – With a career spanning four decades Misty is one of England’s finest reggae groups and was one of the most powerful acts to emerge from 70’s London playing a important role in the Rock against Racism movement. The combined talents of this cooperative group will offer an uplifting righteous musical celebration.

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

I hope they have something lively/dancey on the Saturday like the Drum and Bass (NZ Shapeshifter?) act last year.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Shapeshifter were great!

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

it certainly went down well

 

[leanderman]

Which is why I'm get steaming on Chucklehead and whatever else I can get my hands on

I can't even recall getting home last year

 

[Nanker Phelge]

I recall getting wet

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

I hid in, and consequently had a party in, a portaloo- with 3 others. more fun that it sounds!

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

Got soaked on the Sunday and bought a painting titled Flood Plain.



Yeah, that's a reflection of me.

 

[Manter]

I can't even recall getting home last year

I remember my boy developing a total obsession with your youngest and her cartwheels

 

[porno thieving gypsy]

editor according to the Shows' Instagram Chucklehead will be there with 2 stalls this year

 

[Sea Star]

editor according to the Shows' Instagram Chucklehead will be there with 2 stalls this year

Sadly as designated driver I'll have to take mine home and drink later!

 

[nagapie]

Woohoo, can't wait. My 5 year old is a massive fan of the knights but his favourite last year was the after-party in our garden, complete with lots of drunken adults to play with him.

 

[snowy_again]

Aswad bloke been prosecuted for DV.