NorfolkNog Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Now this is a time I really do wish I had my own boat! The guys at Norfolk Brewhouse are looking for water transport from Coldham Hall up to Norwich. https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/norfolk-boat-owners-needed-to-complete-sea-journey-of-beer-from-france-1-6022783 I guess a wherry would be perfect but maybe a job for JM and his Drascombe? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I’m on it Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Let’s see if their (presumably booked) passage under Haven bridge goes according to plan first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Or perhaps it will fit Mutford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 We are up on the 25,guess we could take a few kegs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Oh my goodness, wait till my Jay reads this, I reckon we'll be off to France in May Grace aka Mrs jay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 58 minutes ago, Gracie said: Oh my goodness, wait till my Jay reads this, I reckon we'll be off to France in May Grace aka Mrs jay Hi Gracie, Jay might be inclined to help but not for any of that dirty beer, now if it was kegs of stella that might be a different matter Regards Alan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 7 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: Let’s see if their (presumably booked) passage under Haven bridge goes according to plan first I've been through many times and never had a problem, they just don't like Yorkshiremen! If you fancy transporting a few kegs of John Smiths down from home though Griff I'll help with it..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Surely, this is a job for a wherry? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Vaughan said: Surely, this is a job for a wherry? That would be a kick in the teeth for woodfordes seeing as I've noticed a few pubs taking wherry out as it's been having problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Gracie said: Oh my goodness, wait till my Jay reads this, I reckon we'll be off to France in May Grace aka Mrs jay Well I had planned on our first night to be in Oulton, but now I'm not so sure The key question is how much beer could "fall overboard" without being missed once it reaches Norwich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Vaughan said: Surely, this is a job for a wherry? Now now, let's not be hasty here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Vaughan - it had been discussed but for many reasons, it just did not fit in with existing commitments I guess. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Smoggy - Woodfordes have never in the past supported traditional Norfolk wherries, except by using the symbol, but only wanted to be involved with those more modern yachtie things! Could never understand why but perhaps the distinction was just too subtle for some to grasp! Since the Brewery changed hands though, I don't think that it was felt even that was appropriate - hence the rebranding methinks more suitable, or so they think, for a proper brewery!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Smoggy said: I've been through many times and never had a problem, they just don't like Yorkshiremen! If you fancy transporting a few kegs of John Smiths down from home though Griff I'll help with it..... Sams would be better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Seagypsy said: Sams would be better He doesn't know any better sadly! Funny sort of folk from Cambridge land! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 make it a nice tall boat and they will have to open the bridges for the commercial shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 56 minutes ago, grendel said: make it a nice tall boat and they will have to open the bridges for the commercial shipping. I think that is the point though! The sea-going classic trader shown in the article can't get up to Norwich as, being sea-going, she can't lower her masts in a tabernacle like a wherry can. The building of the non-opening southern bypass flyover means that classic vessels such as this can no longer visit Norwich, where their presence could revive the atmosphere of the old port and turn it into a vibrant and interesting cultural centre instead of a long line of abandoned quay headings. Towns such as Bristol and Copenhagen spring to mind. Yet another great opportunity totally missed, by the City Council and Norfolk planning authorities, who have spent millions on the Breydon bridge, the Trowse rail bridge and the Carrow bridge. All for nothing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 20 minutes ago, Vaughan said: Towns such as Bristol and Copenhagen spring to mind. Yet another great opportunity totally missed, by the City Council and Norfolk planning authorities, who have spent millions on the Breydon bridge, the Trowse rail bridge and the Carrow bridge. All for nothing. And let's not forget the problem it creates in terms of the ongoing cost of getting rid of ships (ie the Scout Ship, Thai on the River etc) when they are end-of-life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Early days however the brewery concerned have been in touch, we are communicating I hope to be in need of the large forum flag. I'll keep you updated. Griff 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Bad idea Griff! They expect the beer to actually get there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 if Griff attends the beer will be there- in spirit anyway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretzky Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 29/04/2019 at 22:33, BroadAmbition said: I’m on it Griff He said transport Griff and don't think he meant in your bladder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Looks like the folks on Countess of Light are up for this one  4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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