We ain't afraid of no ghosts...

If only we could truly say 'I ain't afraid of no ghost'... 

We cower behind cushions when we're watching horror films, we look over our shoulder when we're walking in the dark and we find things that go bump in the night to be somewhat unnerving.

So Instead of scary stories this Halloween, we are sharing our favourite spooky jokes.

 

How do you make a witch itch?

Take away her ‘w’.

 

What’s a ghosts favourite chat up line?
Hey BOOtiful.

 

What is a vampire's favorite fruit?

A necktarine.

 

What did Dracula say after reading all these jokes?

They suck!

 

Ok Dracula, so maybe we will leave comedy to the professionals and we’ll stick to pulling pints, but we promise they get funnier the more drinks you have! Come and join us tonight for live music and acoustic covers from Idle Hans and feel free to dress up if you want to... our bar staff will be suitably costumed for what's set to be a frightfully fun-filled evening.

 Happy Halloween from all of us here at The Bowgie! Mwa ha ha ha (That’s our evil laugh)

Treat or treat?

Trick or Treat

It’s a strange question and one which most people will answer ‘treat’.

Choosing the other option seems a little dangerous and as far as we’re concerned it’s also a little foolish.

you see, we like treats. In fact we love them which is why when it comes to desserts, we do them properly.

you can enjoy a bowl of utter deliciousness slathered in custard, cream or ice cream for just £5; a small price to pay for something that has the power to make every man drool within a three mile radius.

We’ve been serving up our delicious home made treacle tart for generations but our apple crumble and jam sponge will also make you weak at the knees.

Just watch the rich dark toffee sauce ooze seductively over your spoon as you delve into the sticky toffee pudding and listen as the melting ice cream that slowly trickles over the warm chocolate fudge cake whispers ‘eat me’.

So this halloween shout TREAT TREAT TREAT!!!! and give in to the temptation of the utterly scrumptious desserts at The Bowgie Inn, Crantock!

Bowgie Cyder Fest

 You can’t enjoy the West Country without sampling a glass or two of cider. That’s why the Bowgie Cyder Fest is an absolute must this Half Term.

From the 25th to the 31st October it’s all happening at the Pink Pub on the Headland.
 
You can expect no less than 16 ciders to sample all bubbling with appley goodness. From Old Rosie at 7.3% to a milder Rattler or Strawberry Lane, we’ve got something to quench the thirst of every cider drinker.

There’s live music every evening with acts such as Cool as ****, Country Mark, DNA, Idle Hands, Joe Hurworth, Worlds Apart Covers and of course the Melting Pot Jam Session. Plus as it’s half term, we have done our bit to help you occupy your energetic offspring with fun activities for the whole family including face painting, games and treasure trails.

Food is served all day from 11 - 9, so come and discover that that there’s more to apples than meets the eye at the Cyder Fest Crantock from 25th - 31st October!

Generosity and Gratitude

It’s quite probable that we have the most generous staff and customers around. Why? because together we have raised nearly £20,000 for Cornwall Hospice Care since 2012… and we’re still going strong!

Our fundraising activities have included Sally's Mount Everest and Kilimanjaro Treks, the Ale Festivals, Bowgie Friday Nights Revisited, James Bond Night, plus sponsorship forms and collection tins on the bar. 

We would like to thank each and every person who popped a pound in the tin, joined us on a fund raising night or sponsored Sally’s climbs as every penny has gone to support a Cornish Charity that provides specialist care to people living with Life limiting illnesses. It’s the only adult Hospice Care provider in Cornwall and they are truly amazing. Take a look at their website http://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk and read some of the Hospice Stories to see why we are so inspired and dedicated to helping them continue their work.

We have another fundraiser planned for the 13th December - it’s a James Bond Night so come along to The Bowgie, Crantock, have a great time and show your support for Cornwall Hospice Care.

K9 Crusaders

We were really pleased to receive this certificate which thanked us for raising £400.84 for K9 Crusaders. As Dog Lovers we are more than happy to support a local charity that rescues and re-homes dogs across the county and provides behavioural support and advice for owners as well.

So next time you come and see us leave a donation and help yourself to the Bonios on the Bar for your four legged friend. K9 Crusaders are grateful for your support as they can’t carry out their work without it.

Feeling Textual

The problem with having a couple of drinks is that one seems to lose the ability to use one’s phone appropriately.

We have suggested manufacturers install a safety feature to protect inebriated users from sending embarrassing texts to the bloke you fancy, that fit bird in the office or even worse; your ex, but they are as yet unable to come up with something adequate.

At the Bowgie we look back fondly on a happy time of pay phones and pockets of change. Life was simple before texts and whoever invented picture and video messaging has a LOT to answer for.

Unfortunately the danger of drunken messaging is now part of modern life, but at the Bowgie Inn, Crantock we have thought of ways to protect you. 

1)Instead of investing in the latest smart phones, go for a less fashionable brick with no options of photos and texts limited to 150 characters.

or

2) Put your phone inside a briefcase with a lock code. Then put the brief case in a suit case, add a padlock then throw the key off the cliff. This isn’t totally failsafe but you would have to be pretty determined to send a text.

or

3)  Maybe just go out without it? We promise you’ll have a really good time here in the real world with real people having real conversations.

Option 3 is our favourite, but that’s because we like to keep it real. 

So maybe we’ll see you soon... without your phone?

Kilimanjaro or Crantock?

If the trekking antics of our Sally up Kilimanjaro has inspired you to get walking, we know you are probably facing a dilemma. So to help those of you struggling to decide between a trek to Kilimanjaro or a hike around Crantock, we have compiled a few helpful facts that may aid the decision making process.

Duration

Kilimanjaro – assent to summit takes roughly 6 days.

Crantock – nice gentle circular walk in around 45 minutes.

Health

Kilimanjaro – A third of those who attempt to climb do not make it due to severe altitude sickness.

Crantock – walker generally complete the route without any negative effects to health; unless undertaken in flipflops in which case they can suffer from blisters.

Geographic features

Kilimanjaro – actually comprises of 3 volcanic cones, one of which is still active (yikes!)

Crantock – A previous winner of Best British Beach voted for by BBC’s Coast

Food

Kilimanjaro – food for hikers needs to be high in energy, high in protein and easy to transport.

Crantock – well, thanks to the menus at Bowgie Inn you can have almost anything you want – oh and there’s a well-stocked bar too – something Kilimanjaro is definitely lacking.

So we hope that’s been helpful! We think you'll all agree that doing the circle walk of Crantock that finishes at the Bowgie Inn in time for lunch is your best option.

New Heights

Some people Can.
Some people Do.
Some people Can and Do.
The Bowgie Inn’s very own Sally Pickles is one of those people.
‘What has she done?’ I hear you cry.
She’s only gone and climbed mount Kilimanjaro, that’s what!

Sally’s boots aren’t just made for walking; they are made for fund raising too. Even after her trek to the Everest base camp in 2012, she knew she could challenge herself to reach new fund-raising heights.
It’s an inevitable fact of life that we will all experience loss at some point and Cornwall Hospice Care are there to provide invaluable care and comfort to patients and their families. Sally was deeply moved by the work carried out so lovingly by the staff at the Mount Edgcombe and St Julia hospice, she decided climbing 5895m to the summit of Kilimanjaro was the least she could do.
What’s next for Sally now she has been there, done that, got the t-shirt and a few blisters to prove it?
Who knows, but while she decides, maybe a nice walk from the Bowgie Inn around Crantock will have to do for now!
IF you want to donate to show your support for Cornwall Hospice Care and your admiration for Sally and her amazing feat of achievement, please visit her just giving page https://www.justgiving.com/Sally-Pickles/

Cookie Month

As it's cookie month, here at The Bowgie Inn we are showing our appreciation for the round, crumbly biscuits of joy with a little poem:

Oh Cookie my love,
My heavenly treat,
You are all I think of,
You make my life complete.
You're bumpy, brown and 'disky',
No one can deny 
Tea-dunking can be risky
So I'll eat you when you're dry.

To show your love of cookies you too could pen a poem... or instead, you could just come and enjoy a Byron Bay Cookie or two at the Bowgie Inn, Crantock! We think we've done exceptionally well to write a blog about Cookie Month without mentioning the Cookie Monster. Aah. Ooops. Sorry.

Steak Night

Here at The Bowgie Inn, Crantock we've heard some exciting news on the grapevine; news that will change the conventions of human communication and news that could change your life forever my friend.

The news is that flowers are passe. Forget 'say it with flowers' and instead live by the adage 'say it with steak'.

The best things about it is you don't even have to make a meaty bouquet. You can just order it on a plate at the Bowgie Inn.

We've made it extra-easy to convey your message with our Saturday Steak Night Menu. Say sorry with a sirloin, tell her you love her with a fillet and subtly suggest taking your relationship to the next level with a rump.

So whatever you have to say, say it char-grilled with chips at The Bowgie Inn's steak night every Saturday!