Cambridge Folk Festival

I say, Cambridge is looking rather refreshing as we set up for day two of the Cambridge Folk Festival. The Crabbie’s Bus arrived on Wednesday and the Crabbie’s bar was assembled and is now in full flow.

Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running Folk Festivals in the world, don’t you know.  Starting in 1964, it was the brainchild of Ken Woolard who had been inspired by a documentary that he had seen called ‘Jazz on a Summers Day’ – that’s quite a fitting description to what he has achieved with this wonderful Festival.

 

The event has come an incredibly long way since its humble beginnings of roughly 1,400 patrons when it first began. Now it has a daily crowd swell of 10,000 with tickets selling out within hours! The festival is now organised by those spiffing chaps and chapettes at Cambridge City Council and over 200 supplementary staff.

The Crabbie’s AGB Team is awfully proud to be a part of such a wonderful event. We hope that we see some of you down there, and if not, maybe scribble it in your diary for next year as this is not an event to be missed.

Warmest,

Camilla

Games Gathering

I say – the weather is abysmal, although I do hear that there will be blue skies come the weekend.

George met with the Spiffing gents from the Crabbie’s team last night following their return from The Scottish Open. To my surprise, you’ll never guess what George has inherited from the group and has since set up in the garden, Crabbie’s fans: The Crabbie’s Long Putt Challenge!

I have to admit I was a little sceptic at first – yet, we’re having much fun now I’ve had some practice.  

This got me thinking about all the old indoor games that we used to play and have had a little rootle through all of our cupboards. Wow, the things that we found: carpet bowls, dominos, pick-up sticks, monopoly and yhatzee - what a score.

Sometimes a good old fashioned game can be a lot more fun then you expect it to be. On the back of this notion, George and I have organised a games weekend with friends, food and Crabbie’s. The Long Putt is set up and all the other games our stacked ready - it is going to be an absolute hoot of a good time.

What game did you once favour that you could happily play again at the weekend?

Spiffing Summer Swimsuit

Camilla here, Crabbie's Crowd...

Seeing as George and I are currently swanning around The Med, soaking up the sun - I realised there’s some things every lady needs: a spiffing swimsuit and a scorching summer style.

My personal attire is a 50s style one piece in pretty polka dots, paired with large sunglasses and a floppy hat. George approves, but then again he has to!

The ladies and I often converse what we will be wearing on the beach and all agree on one thing: whatever bag we decide to carry it must be big enough to house a Crabbie’s - that, and sun lotion. Here’s to a spiffing summer...

Wish you all were here,
Camilla x

Balearic Bliss

Good morning, Crabbie’s Crowd!

George here, reporting from The Balearics.

The weather here is Spiffing, although I’m missing Blighty given that Camilla and I can’t attend The Henley Festival this week. Fear not, Crabbies Fans: our trusted events team will be serving patrons delicious Crabbie’s.

One takes a keen interest in Rowing, and all supplementary events, of course – I was once part of the University team when I was a wee bit more spritely.  I think it was my rowing outfit that first turned Camilla’s head my way.

I will enjoy my Crabbie’s in the bright sun greatly although  a little bit of me would still love to be in Henley regardless of the British weather. If any of you find yourself having the odd hour or so free, then pop down to the The Henley Festival as it will be running until the 8^th. And don’t forget to sample some Crabbie’s on my behalf.  

Warmest,
George

Vintage or Brand Spanking New?

 George here Crabbie’s Crowd,

I had noticed that the GoodwoodFestival of Speed was on this weekend.

Camilla and I usually attended the Goodwood Revival weekend, she is rather partial to the classic cars, as am I. We normally aren’t huge fans of the more modern automobiles but it does look like a rather spiffing affair, next year I may be persuaded to attend both.

I imagine Camilla wouldn’t join me as she is only interested in the classics and I am definitely more partial to them, however, it still looks as if it could be an incredibly joyous occasion.

Vintage

Brand Spanking New

Which weekend would you rather attend?

Warmest Regards,

George

The Perfect Tennis Tipple

I say, Crabbie’s Crowd: What a fantastic few weeks of sport we have ahead of us!

The Wimbledon Championships swung into action yesterday, as I am sure you are aware. And we have Andy Murray flying the Scottish and British Flag for us - George and I are ever so excited as the event itself is one of our favourite occurrences.

Tennis is a good sport within itself, but it is the accessories and the accompaniments that what makes Wimbledon a yearly must. To enjoy the next two weeks to the fullest, here is a to-do list:

·         A fully replenished fridge (a fridge is not fully replenished without Crabbie’s)

·         Strawberries and cream

·         A trip to Wimbledon (Henman Hill/Murray Mound is just as good as the on-court experience!)

·         A picnic hamper

·         And an absolute disregard for the weather

With all of these things in mind, get ready to enjoy the Championships…

Warmest,

Camilla 

Crabbie’s Float

I say, Crabbie’s Crowd: The weather has certainly got its act together in the last few days. In celebration, George and I thought we would share a recipe inherited from one of George’s American cousins.    

Now, in the US, carbonated drinks mixed with ice cream are popular. The American’s call them ‘Floats’, which are delicious! Floats are a good way to sweeten any drink while creating a creamy consistency at the same time – perfect and refreshing summer coolers, I say!

George and I have the sweetest of teeth, so we were quick to give this a try with our beloved Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. The results were divine.

·         1 Pint Glass

·         1 Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer (330ml) 

·         2 Scoops of the finest Vanilla Ice Cream.

This is sure to make it onto your list of top treats. You can, of course, experiment with other complimentary ice cream flavours or, if you like a hint of fruit, then why not try a Crabbie’s Spiced Orange Float.

Warmest,

Camilla