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Its been staggeringly hot today and we've been planting stuff out- Beth has
planted Chrysanthemums, French Marigolds and Cosmea together with some dwarf 
Pinks whilst i've planted out some Brussels, red cabbage and lettuce and set
some sage and marjoram from seed.

I didn't bother with photos today because transplanted plants always look sad
for a day or two.

Theres some very leggy Lilac in the secret garden, and we bought a bunch home

the lilac is in the far corner behind the shed! This photo was taken on bank
holiday monday- as were all the following pics- except for this one

which was taken back in April just to show that we can get the car down when
the weather is good.

Two views of the spectacular display of tulips

I think the onions are due a weeding

Aprils seeds are sprouting nicely

and the greenhouse is coming along nicely.

More soon-

Happy digging

It started as a dream last September- our own little bit of land to sit in- and
maybe even to grow a bit of fruit and veg together with some nice flowers.

This is what we got- plot 89 on the Whipcord Land colony. The council cleared
it with a jcb, and we had a shed built.

the sight was thick with blackberries, and even now we are still digging out
blackberry crowns, but we should at least have a good crop.

In their infinite wisdom, the council workmen left the cleared top soil in a
bank towards the back of the plot. Behind this bank is our 'secret garden' which
has Lilac, Gooseberry and no fewer than six fruit trees.

We also now have plot 92 opposite the original land, and will have both plots
very full by next year.

This is the 1st bit of dug and cleared soil--- it was going to be a herb
garden, but now holds broad beans that are nearly coming into flower!

Finally a few of our seed beds taken from near the Peas!

Ps--- has anyone got a recipe for blackberry wine.

A huge well done for everyone who has helped with the pubs charity work over
the last year or so- We've now raised over £64,000 for Breast Care at the
Countess of Chester Hospital.

The ladies darts team still play on a Wednesday, and i couldn't resist this
photo of two of the team relaxing after a victory against the Liberal 'A' team

Happy 2008!

Welcome back to the interactive Ship Victory Web site. Its been a busy
year in the pub, and for me- lets just say normal service is resuming soon with
hopefully regular news updates.

Last night (Saturday 13th Jan 2008) saw a rare solo gig from myself at the
pub

Congratulations

To Beth, Di and Razzle the Wonder Dog, who on Saturday 23rd
June 2007 completed the Countess of Chester Hospital Moonlight Walk, raising
nearly £400.00 for The Ship Victory Breast Cancer Charity, the Angela Gildea
Memorial fund

The walk was 13 miles around the city of Chester, and
altogether more than 900 ladies made the effort, and organisers hope that the
total raised will exceed £100,000- Many thanks to all who helped with
Sponsorship.

Sponsored walk for Breast Cancer
As many of you know, My partner and I drink in 'the Ship Victory' and that
the pub raises lots of money for equipment for the breast cancer ward at Chester
Hospital.
On the 23rd of June 2007, Beth (better known to some of you as 'Pixiedancer')
along with lots of others, including Razzle the Wonder Dog will be walking 13
miles round Chester starting at midnight.
She is collecting sponsors, and if you are feeling kind you can help by going
to the following link

Beggars
Bailiff!

I usually go to sleep
with the radio on. Last night was no exception.

Whilst listening to a
popular talk programme, I thought I heard mention of a new bill to be
discussed in the House of Commons which is to give bailiffs the right to
enter domestic properties to enforce credit card bill debts...without a
court order...

Ship Victory Christmas Darts KO

Over Christmas Ship locals played an inter-pub darts
tournament. The competition was eventually won by Adam Picket, with Les, his
father as runner up. Joe and Ruth have commissioned a cup and engraved shield
for the annual competition and it was presented last night (mon 12th feb 07)
after the Darts Teams victory over the Liberal Club

Joe readies the trophies and looks set to make a long speech

Camra Pub of the Season

Winter 2006

Congratulations to Joe and Ruth on being awarded yet another
certificate from the Campaign for Real Ale!

Howdy y'all!

I was rifling through some old
files recently, as you do (possibly)...

Anyhoo, I came across this
little 'gem' I made some time ago...talk about too much time and on hands!...

Click
HERE and
go to the 'radio trail' link to have a listen!