OUR TAN HILL NEWSLETTER + DIARY OF EVENTS

Monday 11th February
OUR NEW WINDOWS GO IN!
We are at the Top of the World.... so who better to fit our new windows than Everest!

Friday 15th February 8.45pm
Quiz Night
£2.50 per person (teams of 4 £10)
8 questions per round and 6 rounds
includes light supper and cash prizes

4th - 6th April
EVEREST TV ADVERT BEING FILMED!
Why not come along and enjoy the fun? You never know, you might possibly be an unpaid extra, gaining the start to a glittering TV and film career!!!!! Dream on!

Saturday 12th April 8.45pm
Music Nights: Hank Muldoon and The Woodstring Man

Back by DEMAND - Battle of the Buskers
Saturday 26th April 1pm - 5 pm 8.30pm – 11.30pm
Sunday 27th April 12.30pm - 4 pm
Call and book your slot on stage + open mic
Live Music and comedy all weekend
Great company, Great Grub, Accommodation and Camping
Cash Prizes
Octobers winner was 17 year old Catharine £350 for 30 mins...

WINTER WARMERS - ACCOMMODATION and XMAS and NEW YEAR PRICES and PACKAGES

Please ring to confirm current prices and for availability which is limited.
Some details can be found on our 'Dales Accommodation' page.... so please do have a look!!

BREAKING NEWS - PHOTO SCOOP LINK BELOW!!!!
Mike decided to take Tracy on a romantic holiday across the globe in Bali, Borneo and environs as they had not had a real break together since taking over the Tan Hill Inn. What a loving chap Mike is!!!!! Aaaaargh! However, shock, amazement, horror..... he didn't know what was around the corner.... Tracy got fixed up with a long-haired redhead from Borneo!! Maybe its best summed up in verse.......
"If you go down to the woods today,
You're sure of a big surprise,
"If you go down to the woods today,
You'll never believe your eyes,
Cos Tracy did freeze,
Indeed she shook at her knees,
When a bloody great Orangutan jumped out of the trees,
Ripped off her blouse and did his best her to please!!!!!!"

Well I guess it takes all sorts... and most of them go to the Tan Hill Inn!!! But for the landlady who has a touch of Doctor Doolittle in her.... the girl who has hens, cats, ducks, dogs and sheep running around her country inn.... what was to come was even a surprise for her.... and poor romantic Mike felt like a gooseberry!

This wild beast (not Mike) gently took hold of Tracy's hand and took her for a one mile walk through his forest... boy, does he know how to show a girl a good time!

But there is a happy ending - Tracy and Mike have been re-united.... and Mike has a photo of this poor Oran Utan's 'Close Encounter of A Very Strange Kind' (with Tracy). Watch this space for this photo extravaganza. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!! Click this link to our sister website www.tanhillinn.com and visit the Events Diary + News page - you won't be disappointed!!!!

BRITISH SEA POWER GIG WAS AN ABSOLUTE SUCCESS
November 9th proved to be an epic day as far as Tan Hill events goes. British Sea Power raised the sky at the Top of the World with a never-to-be-forgotten night of music and entertainment. Their fans who turned out in their hundreds were absolutely fantastic. We have been inundated with countless emails thanking our staff for their hospitality and service. Many thanks for your kind comments on the food, log fires, warm friendly environment and fun atmosphere - we are very touched by your kindness. Luv & XXX Tracy and Mike.
PS Will try to upload some pics as soon as they arrive.... so watch this space!!!!!!!!!

WHATS ON GUIDE - AUTUMN 2007

BRITISH SEA POWER LIVE LIVE LIVE at Tan Hill Inn
Nov 9th 7pm
Camping Only available
INTIMATE ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW ON THE MOORS
Much loved local heroes British Sea Power are set to shun the traditional venues on their up and coming tour, and are instead setting their sights on the unusual. The 9th of November ’07 sees the band host one of the most intimate and quirky events of their 7 year career, held at Tan Hill Inn, North Yorkshire, in celebration of the release of their third album.
What better place than Tan Hill Inn for such an occasion? High up on the moors in the Yorkshire Dales, the Inn has long been known as a magnet for the eclectic and the off-the-wall. Recognised as being the highest Inn in Britain. The gig is as intimate as they come, with only 150 tickets on sale for the event.
For those that can brave the weather, camping is available.
Support acts for the show to be announced shortly.

FRIDAY 12th 6pm – until late Saturday 13th October
BATTLE OF THE BUSKERS WEEKEND
HELPING FIND THE BEST BUSKERS IN BRITAIN
Many thanks to all who made the Event such a success. There were 17 Buskers competing with an audience of some 200 people... the place was bouncing! The winner was Catherine as featured below;




Saturday 13th October
UP AND UNDER
The Rugby World Cup Semi-Final was an outstanding event.... even though the landlady forgot the projector and had to buy and install a new 50" Plasma Screen with one hour to spare... and avoiding crowd trouble.... but what a great afternoon was had by all!!!

LOOKING AHEAD

CHRISTMAS DAY PACKAGE
Take the Hassle out of the festive season and join us at Tan Hill Inn for our FAMOUS "FAMILY FEAST" £40 per head. Don’t just come and go - come mid morning and join in the cooking and leave late on into the evening.... you may like to cook us all your favourite meal for dinner!
Limited spaces (small and friendly)

AMAZING 3 NIGHT XMAS PACKAGE
See below for full details

XMAS PARTY NIGHTS - BOOK NOW
Sat 8th & Sat 15th Dec
£30 - 3 course meal and all the fun you can think of BLAAAH BLAAAH BLAAAH!
Party nights in the barn

RECENT NEWS ITEMS FROM MOTOR MOUTH

KFC LAYS A GOLDEN EGG FOR TRACY - Kase Finally Concluded! 11th May 2007
Cinderella can go to the ball.... her Christmas Dinner won't turn into a pumpkin!!!!.... so miracles do happen! Amidst all the media frenzy that has captivated the whole nation and beyond, there has been a happy ending. We are grateful to KFC for an eventual amicable resolution to this matter which has put us under great pressure over the last week - we were beginning to feel like the turkey in our Christmas Dinner! So we would like to say Thank You to KFC for their prompt decision yesterday to withdraw their claims. Furthermore we would like to thank all of you.... the countless thousands who protested to KFC and who sent us emails or telephoned us offering your kind support and even assistance. MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL.... we are feeling on top of the world at 'The Top of the World'. LUV TRACY XXX

NEVER MIND LIONS AND DRAGONS... OFF SHE WENT INTO THE 'CHICKEN'S DEN'....Report 5pm May 10th 2007
Not wishing to be hen-pecked by a giant multi-national, off went little Tracy into battle earlier this afternoon... to ruffle some feathers!!!! Wishing to taste the opposition she arrived at KFC at Middlesbrough with her Tan Hill T-shirt proudly worn!! Some girl our Tracy... but it helps if you are a little mad! Well she has made the 'Egglines' again!

TRACY RECEIVES CELEBRITY STATUS..... 4.30pm May 10th 2007
She may be be one of the great British eccentrics.... but she has a heart of gold which has been put under great stress this week!! In the space of three days, the conflict with KFC has taken over her life on the 'hill' at the top of the world. But she has never been in a 'fowl' mood despite the pressure placed upon her regarding what has been termed a 'storm in a bucket'. Tuesday saw her on the BBC News only hours after the KFC letter had been confirmed... and Wednesday has witnessed hundreds of supportive phonecalls and emails that have taken over her life.... plus numerous newspaper and radio interviews.... being on Radio 4 and Radio Five Live today!!!! Tonight she is reported to be interviewed by Chris Evans on Radio 2, whilst GMTV have apparently booked accommodation late tonight ready for production and broadcast on Friday morning! She even states that she has had two offers of free legal support from solicitors if the matter goes to court! Go Tracy GO!!!!

TRADEMARK CONCERN.....WHAT DO YOU THINK... LET US KNOW May 9th 2007
Whatever the outcome of the 'Tracy and Goliath' conflict, one common thread in the supportive phonecalls is the question of how the Trademark Registry can allow the registration of common words from the English language that prevents their future usage!!! Indeed, an English professor emailed advising that 'family feast' is in the 1959 Oxford dictionary... so how can dictionary words and phrases be excluded from general use in Britain? What do you think .... drop us an email and let us know what you think.....

SHOCK.... HORROR.... May 9th 2007 - Tan Hill versus Kentucky Fried Chicken
We are ‘REQUESTED’ on behalf of KFC by ‘International’ Law Firm “Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer” www.freshfield.com to change the name of our ‘Christmas Day Family Feast’ as apparently K.F.C, that well known American based fast food chain has been able to register the words ‘FAMILY FEAST’. How does an American based company manage to 'Hijack' the English language in this way? It appears preposterous. What do we do? Roll over and change the words, easy to do no problem! Or stand our ground; we can not afford to fight the might of these guys of course. Tan Hill could disappear! (From Mike)

TAN 2 IS DOING WELL
Come and see our cuddly baby lamb, called Tan 2.

A RECORD EASTER
Thank you all for making this our busiest Easter ever and filled with fun and laughter! We know you all enjoyed yourselves with aour unique and real 'top of the world experience'!

THE PUBLICAN AWARDS 2007
Tan Hill Inn was Highly Commended for Best Newcomers Award 2007 … Thanks must go to our Team who make Tan Hill Inn the welcoming place that you all love, so cheers to Maria, Neil, Alice, Alan, Gosia, Rachael, Michelle, Rachael, Jackie, Addrina…. And many thanks to you our customer for sending in letters and emails supporting us and congratulating us in the last few days. CHEERS FROM THE TAN HILL INN - Mike and Tracy Love you X.... Proud Of Our Pub !!! Why not follow this link for some amusing photos of the event!!! CLICK HERE FOR OUR PUBLICAN AWARDS PHOTOS

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
£20 4-course meal and great entertainment... only a few space left

By the way if your reading this..... this is my 1st attempt at updating a web page....... so wish me luck
Thanks Tracy Landlady

LAST YEAR'S 2006 EVENTS DIARY

JANUARY
Sun 8th - Raid Tan Hill 2CV Rally - All welcome expecting 200 + people with live music 11am-6pm Sunday
Fri 20th - 'Jam up the Hill1' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.

FEBRUARY
Fri 17th - 'Jam up the Hill2' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.

MARCH
Fri 17th - 'Jam up the Hill3' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.
Sat 25th - The first Wedding of the year - This will be a Private Function - The Bar will closing at 2.30pm for the Wedding Ceremony and celebrations.

APRIL
Fri 21st – Sat 22nd- Sun 23rd April 06 - Spring Music Festival (accommodation and camping available)
Jam up the Hill4 on the Friday night too - come along and join in. LIVE Music with the Voodoos, the Exiles & The Under-Ground (see our music page for information) and other guest acts. The weekend will also include open mike sessions and impromptu jam sessions in the Bar.

MAY
Fri 19th - 'Jam up the Hill5' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.
20th 21st - Family Wind Festival & Workshop - Watch this space! Call Tracy in the New year for full details.
Thursday 25th - Sheep Show 10am - 4pm followed by a Barn Dance & Supper 7pm ‘til we drop (one of Tan Hill's Biggest Events ) families welcome. Trade stalls, Food and drink, Brass Band, entertainment for the kids and Sheep, lots of Sheep!

JUNE
Saturday 3rd - Swaledale Festival Night - in the barn (ticket only) with Dave Rovics and Allie Rosenblatt visit www.swaledale-festival.org.uk for tickets and info.
Sunday 4th - Swaledale Festival Night - with live music in the barn (ticket only) with Eric Bogle and John Munro. Swaledale Festival ticket hotline: 01748 880019
Fri 16th - 'Jam up the Hill6' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.
Sun 18th - Beamish Vintage Car Rally
Wed 21st - A Mid-Summer Bash! - BBQ, Bonfire and celebrations into the night.
Fri 23rd - Tan Hill Inn History Night - A retrospective look into life up the hill with previous landlords and other special guests from the last 100 years. A must for local history buffs.
Sat 24th - Mike and Tracy's Anniversary Night - Help us to celebrate the passing of 365 days of madness and mayhem at Tan Hill with live music, good food and great company. All welcome.

JULY
Sun 2nd - Herriot Mini Run - 30-35 Classic Mini's arrive on the hill at lunchtime.
Fri 21st - 'Jam up the hill7' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.
Sat 29th - Classic Car Rally - from 11.30am up to a dozen 'vintage' cars on display during the morning and afternoon
Sat 29th - The Honda Goldwing Owners Club - Ride Out and Meet in the afternoon.

AUGUST
Sat 5th & Sun 6th - LIVE Music Weekend - in the Bar with 'Free Wheelin' (Sat afternoon) & ROCK THERAPY - a 'serious' rock-n-roll band with covers from Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent & more. Sessions in the Bar on Sat night and Sun lunchtime.
Sun 6th - MR2 Drivers Club (Borders Region) Treasure Hunt - Look out for a parade of MR2's outside Tan Hill from 10.00am through lunchtime.
Fri 18th - 'Jam up the Hill8' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.
Bank Holiday Weekend Sat 26th, Sun 27th & Mon 28th.
Saturday - Live acoustic folk duo - Travels with Boris.
Sunday & Monday - The one-and-only DAVE MYRES SHOW. An eye opening one man keyboard cabaret.

SEPTEMBER
Sat 16th & Sun 17th - LIVE Music Weekend. Live music in the Bar with Bill Lloyd and the Goats Band. Sessions in the Bar on Saturday night and Sunday lunchtime.
Sat 23rd - Motorbike Meet - Mid-day onwards. BBQ (weather permitting) and live music.

OCTOBER
Maybe your last chance to book for one of our Christmas Party Nights in December or our Christmas & New Year Accommodation special offers. Talk to Tracy about these and other offers available this winter.

NOVEMBER
Without doubt your last chance to book for one of our Christmas Party Nights in December or our Christmas & New Year Accommodation special offers. Talk to Tracy about these and other offers available this winter.

DECEMBER
Christmas Party Nights:
Fri 15th & Sat 16th, Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd - 4-Course meal and Diamond Dave's Disco. CLICK HERE for more information. Ideal for your works night out!
23rd, 24th & 25th - Escape to the Hill - All Inclusive Accommodation Break Special Offer.