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Thread #43648   Message #799391
Posted By: Dave Bryant
09-Oct-02 - 09:17 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req/Add: The Hoily Rigs/Oily Rig (Bob Roberts)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Bob Roberts - The Hoily Rigs
Thanks Kevin, I managed to find that info as well - there's another site which gives slightly more cast information.


Thanks also Gareth - yes I know where CAMBRIA is - I've even offered to try and organise a folk event to raise money, but had no reply. I think I'll take a trip down there sometime soon - it's no more than an hour's drive for me.

I was with a crowd of other (mainly SHANTY CREW) who sang "homeward bounders" etc. on board CAMBRIA (She was still afloat at St. Katharines then) just after Bob died. I have some wonderful memories of him - such as the time he jumped on a table and performed a step-dance at Dartford Folk Club when someone started playing a hornpipe. I've sung on board CAMBRIA quite a few times - including a couple when she was moored off "The Butt & Oyster" at Pin Mill. It would be a terrible shame to lose her.

"I opens the pane and pops out the flame, just to see how the winds do blow"