{"title":"Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt The Guitar Social we know that the likelihood of you continuing to play guitar is massively increased if your diary is full of guitar related events and you're hanging out with other guitar players. This is why, since 2013, we have hosted hundreds of events across London and overseas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to come alone, we will introduce you to people as soon as you arrive, or bring some friends. 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There'll be fireworks, warm food, seasonal cocktails, craft activities and gorgeous music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are we doing it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tribute to Bonfire Nights as remembered back in the 1990's.  Expect fireworks, pie and peas, sparklers, a northern dessert called Parkin and open fires amongst a moderate sized group in a stunning winter setting. It's The Guitar Social antidote to some of the oversized, cramped and stressful fireworks events that have engulfed this event that many people used to do in their back garden or down the local pub. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow will the day run?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome drinks at The Princess of Wales Pub in Blackheath from 1pm. We get picked up at 2pm with a view to arriving on site at 3pm. You'll be welcomed with a free mulled wine. From there you can explore the site, take part in a wreath making workshop, or a make your enemy effigy workshop, or hang out in the wooden, handcrafted bar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be guitars on site with an open mic around a small fire running from 4.30pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big fire starts at 6pm. Fireworks at 7pm. Bus home at 9.30pm, unless you're staying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will we eat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe menu is developing, but we are going old old school seasonal options cooked for us on open fires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow we're getting there\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coach will pick you up at The Princess of Wales pub in Blackheath, SE3. This is close to the train station, which runs to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, all in under 20 minutes. 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There are several options in the hand crafted huts, cabins and cottages on site, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does the pricing work? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll that travel on the bus have a one ticket price option to pay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are travelling in yourself, a contribution of ten pounds is asked to cover the costs of wood and the fireworks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are booking a cabin, and traveling in on the bus, you still have to pay the bus ticket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Guitar Social","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54408993538376,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/7866\/9640\/files\/Bonfirenight.png?v=1793019447"},{"product_id":"christmas-with-the-guitar-social","title":"Christmas with The Guitar Social","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate 12th of December from 5pm at The Royal Inn on the Park, 111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event isn't intended to make a profit. The money goes to your food, hire of the room and the jazz band. This is The Guitar Social's gift to you for your support this year and in years gone by. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat we'll be doing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour ticket gets you a three course meal with 35 other musicians in a private room overlooking Victoria Park. We have a professional jazz band in made up of drums, piano, trumpet, upright bass and saxaphone. 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