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Post by southhamsclaret » Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:32 pm

Apologies if I am repeating suggestions that have been raised in the past. After 64 years living in the north I have recently moved to Totnes in Devon. Which is a bit of a wrench. I just wondered if there were other clarets in and around south devon who would be interested in meeting up for a beer and a chat about all things Burnley and maybe arranging trips to games. For the record I went to my first game in 1961 so have a bit of history, both good and bad. Regards
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Post by Cornwallclaret » Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:49 pm

Hello Martin...welcome to Devon, I now live in Torquay,moved up from Cornwall a couple of years ago ( hence the name ) having been born and bred in Read many years ago.
You will be surprised just how many of us Clarets are down here( and Cornwall ) Scud and Marty used to live in Devon,can't remember if it was totnes or Honiton and back in the day before the championship days even they used to organise the bus trips for home games,don't know where they are now,I lost touch unfortunately,but there are plenty of us down here

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Re: Devon clarets

Post by southhamsclaret » Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:48 pm

Hi Cornwall claret
Thanks for your reply - the only one so far. I am sure there are lots of us in the South West. My wife's mum lives in Torquay so we visit regularly - we went to a pre-season friendly there about 7 or 8 years ago. She read a book.
If it turns out there is no interest that's fine. I moved from Harrogate and there was a very active West Yorkshire Clarets group who met every month in a pub which was good fun, especially when there were Leeds United supporters in the place!
Cheers
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Post by Shappie » Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:11 pm

Martin

There are a few around Paignton / Exmouth way that I know of. I’m “up north” near Barnstaple so probably a bit far to meet for a pint, Although if I’m down your way playing I’ll let you know.

Totnes used to have a team in our league but folded. As did Galmpton. I think the nearest to you would Be Teignmouth

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Post by claretbonkers » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:33 pm

I’m living in Exeter... working in Newton Abbot

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Post by Spaceman » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:42 pm

I've just moved to Bristol from tavistock . Still south west though. We should sort a meet up somewhere
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Post by MACCA » Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:51 pm

I have family down in Paignton and Newton Abbot, In fact we watched the Olympiacos home tie in The Ship Paignton.

There was also another claret in there watching the game who we didn't know, and the family seem to know quite a few Clarets in and around the area.

Really surprised.

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Post by Herts Clarets » Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:08 pm

My in laws live in Exmouth so when ever my son or I visit we usually have our Burnley shirts on.

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Post by South West Claret. » Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:16 pm

I’m watching the Newcastle match at the Exeter Inn in Topsham so If any of you want to join me you’re welcome, you probably know Topsham is about 7 miles north of Exmouth the 57 bus goes past the Exeter Inn or the train station is about 6/7 minutes walk away. Totnes and Torquay about 35 miles also served by train, anyone interested?

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Post by South West Claret. » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:42 pm

TTT

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Post by IanMcL » Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:09 pm

southhamsclaret wrote:Apologies if I am repeating suggestions that have been raised in the past. After 64 years living in the north I have recently moved to Totnes in Devon. Which is a bit of a wrench. I just wondered if there were other clarets in and around south devon who would be interested in meeting up for a beer and a chat about all things Burnley and maybe arranging trips to games. For the record I went to my first game in 1961 so have a bit of history, both good and bad. Regards
Martin
Totnes....that's A 'different' kind of place!

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Post by South West Claret. » Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:32 am

Totnes is a brilliant place to wander about with loads of independent shops and some VG pubs and eating houses.

Just to add I now have a ticket for one senior in the Bob Lord if anyone wants it at face value £25.

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Post by South West Claret. » Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:59 am

TTT.

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Post by boatshed bill » Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:41 am

South West Claret. wrote:Totnes is a brilliant place to wander about with loads of independent shops and some VG pubs and eating houses.

Just to add I now have a ticket for one senior in the Bob Lord if anyone wants it at face value £25.
Have you visited Eckersley's health food shop?

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Post by South West Claret. » Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:43 am

Yes I have spoken to Richard and among other things have referred him to this board...so just be careful what you lot say on here :lol:

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Post by South West Claret. » Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:08 pm

Last call..looks like I'm buying my own drinks then :cry: :lol:

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:59 pm

Cheap night, SW. :)

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Post by South West Claret. » Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:20 am

I wish BC - place full of Newcastle fans as well to my surprise, still a good night all round baring the result of course..at least the landlord was rooting for Burnley (he's from Rochdale) so not entirely out numbered :D

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Post by South West Claret. » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:26 pm

OK time for a heads up, as you know Burnley have 4 games in 4 weeks on Satelite TV coming up.

So as a 1st meeting pub I will suggest the Exeter Inn at Topsham again for the Brighton away game KO 5.30 tea time, it also coincides with the unofficial inaugural meeting of the BFCSWSC. :D

Any takers?

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Post by ontario claret » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:59 pm

I've planted the Claret flag in the clubhouse of Bristol Manor Farm FC (that's near Sea Mills railway station in Bristol). They all follow BFC there, especially their chairman, Geoff Sellek. If you're in the area, stop by and have a pint in the clubhouse. Tell them that you're a Burnley fan and you'll probably get a free one, especially if Geoff's in the house.

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Post by ontario claret » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:04 pm

And Richard Eckersley played for Toronto FC.

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Post by South West Claret. » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:10 pm

Noted OC thanks, Bristol Manor play in the Bristol Premier Combination Premier 1, and if I ever have the chance to watch or play a game there I will carry out you instructions and demand that free pint :D

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Post by South West Claret. » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:20 pm

ontario claret wrote:And Richard Eckersley played for Toronto FC.
Ah Richard, I may have some news concerning him in a month or so time...and no he’s not coming out of retirement and has signed for us again ;)

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Post by ontario claret » Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:05 pm

The Farm's reserve team plays in the Bristol Combination. Their firsts play in the Southern League South and West Divisioin, which is the 8th tier of English football. I've been told (by their own management) that they're now considered the 3rd team in the hierarchy of Bristol football, but there are others who might claim the same. Anyways, a very friendly bunch, and you'd always be welcome.

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Post by Guppyspotter » Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:26 am

Manor Farm must be my nearest ground 0.92 miles. Must go and sample the beer.
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Post by South West Claret. » Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:28 am

ontario claret wrote:The Farm's reserve team plays in the Bristol Combination. Their firsts play in the Southern League South and West Divisioin, which is the 8th tier of English football. I've been told (by their own management) that they're now considered the 3rd team in the hierarchy of Bristol football, but there are others who might claim the same. Anyways, a very friendly bunch, and you'd always be welcome.
Thanks OC I stand corrected.

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Post by ontario claret » Thu Jan 31, 2019 4:06 am

Good chance that I might see you next week, because I'm booking a trip over tomorrow. Hope to leave here Sunday and be there for Monday. It would only be a bonus to see some bright, smiling Claret faces in the coming couple of weeks. Any takers. Anybody have a taste for Strongbow's hard cider. I think their clubhouse would do with a few renditions of "No Nay Never"!

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Post by boatshed bill » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:08 am

In Bristol on Saturday, will there be a game at Manor Farm?

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Post by ontario claret » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:47 pm

I assume so. They play almost every Saturday, unless the weather doesn't cooperate.Just a sec and I'll check their schedule.

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Post by ontario claret » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:51 pm

Yep. Home to Thatcham Town.Regular kick-off time, 3pm. Should I tell Geoff to look for you? Getting crowds of close to 300 these days. You might be hard to find.

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Post by boatshed bill » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:53 pm

ontario claret wrote:I assume so. They play almost every Saturday, unless the weather doesn't cooperate.Just a sec and I'll check their schedule.
I quite fancy this, I have the afternoon to myself, I think they are playing Thatcham unless it gets called off.

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Post by boatshed bill » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:54 pm

ontario claret wrote:Yep. Home to Thatcham Town.Regular kick-off time, 3pm. Should I tell Geoff to look for you? Getting crowds of close to 300 these days. You might be hard to find.
Just found it! Like I say, I've the afternoon off so may well get there. I will be wearing a BFC woolly hat!

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Post by ontario claret » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:57 pm

When I first started to follow them, they were playing the odd year in the First Division (which actually means last division) of the Western League and getting average "crowds" of 61. They're come a long way since then.
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Post by ontario claret » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:01 pm

Thanks, bb. I'll let Geoff know. You'll be one of the guys wearing a Burnley woolly hat. In Canada we call them "toques". It's from the French, meaning "woolly hat". :)
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Post by Billy Balfour » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:09 pm

southhamsclaret wrote:Apologies if I am repeating suggestions that have been raised in the past. After 64 years living in the north I have recently moved to Totnes in Devon.
I like Totnes. I sometimes stay overnight in the town if I've been to Plymouth on business. Any recommendations for good places to eat (evenings) will be welcome?

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Post by ontario claret » Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:58 am

Uh oh. Just found out that the BMF clubhouse is only open for 3 hours every evening. I guess that's to cut down on the binge drinking. After the reaction to the Crouch signing, I'm sure there's been an upswing in binge drinking among the Burnley support.

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Post by ontario claret » Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:25 pm

Sorry if you showed up at The Creek today, Boatshed, but BMF had an FA Vase game at Willand Rovers that I knew nothing about. If you're in the area sometime in the next week and a half, stop by the clubhouse and I'll try to make it up to you.

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Post by South West Claret. » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:31 pm

South West Claret. wrote:OK time for a heads up, as you know Burnley have 4 games in 4 weeks on Satelite TV coming up.

So as a 1st meeting pub I will suggest the Exeter Inn at Topsham again for the Brighton away game KO 5.30 tea time, it also coincides with the unofficial inaugural meeting of the BFCSWSC. :D

Any takers?

TTT for any one around on Saturday.

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Post by South West Claret. » Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:23 pm

South West Claret. wrote:OK time for a heads up, as you know Burnley have 4 games in 4 weeks on Satelite TV coming up.

So as a 1st meeting pub I will suggest the Exeter Inn at Topsham again for the Brighton away game KO 5.30 tea time, it also coincides with the unofficial inaugural meeting of the BFCSWSC. :D

Any takers?
TTT.

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Post by IanMcL » Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:19 pm

ontario claret wrote:I've planted the Claret flag in the clubhouse of Bristol Manor Farm FC (that's near Sea Mills railway station in Bristol). They all follow BFC there, especially their chairman, Geoff Sellek. If you're in the area, stop by and have a pint in the clubhouse. Tell them that you're a Burnley fan and you'll probably get a free one, especially if Geoff's in the house.
If only you had said 6 months ago! My lady lived in Sea Mills and I used to see her and stay. Now she is with me in Salisbury!

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Post by South West Claret. » Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:40 am

South West Claret. wrote:OK time for a heads up, as you know Burnley have 4 games in 4 weeks on Satelite TV coming up.

So as a 1st meeting pub I will suggest the Exeter Inn at Topsham again for the Brighton away game KO 5.30 tea time, it also coincides with the unofficial inaugural meeting of the BFCSWSC. :D

Any takers?
TTT. Looks like I might be buying my own Ale again...where are they :)

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Post by South West Claret. » Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:59 am

South West Claret. wrote:OK time for a heads up, as you know Burnley have 4 games in 4 weeks on Satelite TV coming up.

So as a 1st meeting pub I will suggest the Exeter Inn at Topsham again for the Brighton away game KO 5.30 tea time, it also coincides with the unofficial inaugural meeting of the BFCSWSC. :D

Any takers?
TTT. Looks like they've all moved back up North...obviously can't handle the heat down here :D

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:30 am

I have to ask why you won't be meeting up and going to the actual game, seeing as it's your nearest fixture?

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Post by Shappie » Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:14 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:I have to ask why you won't be meeting up and going to the actual game, seeing as it's your nearest fixture?

It’s still a 4 / 4.5 hour drive

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Post by Shappie » Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:15 pm

South West Claret. wrote:TTT. Looks like I might be buying my own Ale again...where are they :)

Can’t make today mate but let me know another time I can get the train to topsham
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Post by boatshed bill » Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:44 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:I have to ask why you won't be meeting up and going to the actual game, seeing as it's your nearest fixture?
Cardiff and Bournemouth much closer.

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Post by South West Claret. » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:11 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:I have to ask why you won't be meeting up and going to the actual game, seeing as it's your nearest fixture?

Bournemouth is the closest, Cardiff was on TV, Southampton next nearest but personally Southampton is not a particularly a good day out , Brighton furthest away and to long to drive too. Brighton by train takes over 6 hours, also on TV.

I personally can’t see the sense of spending lots of money and time going to a match when it’s on at your local pub live, I much prefer having a couple of pints and some banter with the locals in comfort minutes away from home.

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Post by South West Claret. » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:13 pm

Shappie wrote:Can’t make today mate but let me know another time I can get the train to topsham

OK will do Shappie, where are you based down here?

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Post by Dawlishclaret » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:29 pm

Hi all, sorry have only just noticed this thread. I have lived in Dawlish for about 40 years; my dad was from Burnley hence my support for the team. I generally get to to see one or two home matches each season and some away games.

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Post by Shappie » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:54 pm

South West Claret. wrote:OK will do Shappie, where are you based down here?

North Devon mate - near Bideford

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