BPSC2012

British Pipe Smoking Championship 2012
In case anyone hadn't found it already, here's the Facebook page for Sunday's event.
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves so hopefully this will become a regular event.
Would be great if we can have a team from EPC in for the shield next time as it looks very impressive! There were also extra prizes (booze and baccy) for the gents from John Hollingsworth's Pipe Club of Birmingham who won the team event.

July meeting.

Despite the weather (torrential rain this morning) we managed a very successful meeting!
Was great to see Johnny, Neil and Marcin again and we were joined by two new faces; Steve and David. Unfortunately, due to work commitments, I arrived late so I didn't get a chance to take notes of what everyone was smoking...however, I did spot quite a variety of open tins and pouches on the table; Samuel Gawith's Squadron Leader, several tins of Ashton's blends including Consummate Gentleman, Peterson's Sherlock Holmes and Marcin's pouch of straight Latakia! There was a lovely aroma of the mixed tobacco in the air.
It stayed damp all afternoon but the worst of the rain eased off and the smoking shelter kept everyone dry.

I will report back from Newark next weekend, after the British Pipe Smoking Championships...I doubt I will win the competition but it will be great to meet some more pipers and share ideas with the other clubs.

Invicta Briars

If, like me, you're interested in checking out new sources of pipes, have a look at Invicta Briars' Home page.

BBC Scotland

I have been contacted by a producer from BBC Scotland regarding a documentary they are making about how commodities like sugar, whisky and tobacco helped the Scottish economy and British Empire grow.

For the episode about tobacco, they are looking for a couple of Scottish pipe smokers who would be willing to be interviewed on camera by Brian Cox (the actor). Preferably ones with a knowledge of the mid 19th century, when briar and Balkan tobacco both became popular.

If you can help, please get in touch and I will pass on contact details.

June meeting.

Was great to meet Marcin on Saturday. He's only been smoking a pipe for a few months but he looked very comfortable puffing on his bent Sandblast Dr Plumb.
I took advantage of being out of the house to smoke a couple of bowls of Squadron Leader again before switching over to University Flake in a Peterson 303...a very nice pairing for a very warm afternoon.
Marcin was smoking an Aromatic with a very pleasant fruity room note (think he said it had mango in it) he then tried some of the club's stock of Peterson's 2009 Special Reserve.

(The photo is from April's meeting).

Extra meeting.

If anyone's interested, there will be also be a meeting on Saturday 7th July (usual time and place).

2012 Pipe Smoker Survey

The Pipe Smoker Survey 2012