20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 06:14 PM

Well done!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 05:46 PM

Thanks J !

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 05:37 PM

Well done Linda. I hope I am who you think I am. Yes, we camp but in a caravan. We usually do not arrive at Saddleworth until fairly late Friday night, and then do stewarding duties on Saturday and Sunday. We will definitely see you around, and I'll let you meet Lenny.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Pistachio
Date: 13 Jul 07 - 08:06 AM

Oooooh!   and I thought you were my friend....

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 12 Jul 07 - 03:12 PM

Don't worry I know who you are Lenny's mum -I won't tell Hazel I will let her guess!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Pistachio
Date: 12 Jul 07 - 01:39 PM

Thanks for that, Lenny's mum, I suspect that Lenny is a constant cuddly companion, who I probably did notice, so I'll be on my guard to spot you at Saddleworth.
Do you camp? We hope to get there by 4pm...ish.
See you soon, Setting off in 1 week and 19 hours time!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 01:39 PM

I will!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 08:44 AM

Pm done as requested - look after Lenny!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 06:55 AM

Busy Bee Paul. Well done for winning the slow cooker. Apparently, we will be bringing it to Otley Festival for you to pick up. I understand by that, that you'll be there too. We will ring you from our mobile (Lenny - that's a clue for Pistachio)to arrange pick up. If you let me know if you are at any other festival that we are at too perhaps you can get it sooner. PM me.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 06:51 AM

Right then, Pistachio, I help organise the stewarding at Cleckheaton. I think it was Saturday afternoon when I spoke to you, before you went down to the Aakash. Although, your spot was cut short it was very good. Lenny, is only small, he's only 6 inches tall but I carry him every where with me. He is very useful though.

Hope this is a big enough clue.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Pistachio
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 06:21 AM

Well Lenny's Mum - You've got me guessing. The Aakash 'set' was a bit of a nervous blur, especially with the 'microphone man'....

Give me a clue...? When did we meet in the foyer? We went up and down those steps a number of times on Saturday and Sunday and met soooo many lovely people ... I'll see if I can work out who you and Lenny are! I'm not too good with puzzles!

It was a brill weekend for us. Linda's just given me our set list for Saddleworth so I'm off to rehearse.
See you soon.
H.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 12:07 PM

Just found out I won the slow cooker in the raffle, so it's become an even better weekend than I had thought - absolutely brilliant!.

Highlights? Hissyfit, Demon Barbers, Craig, Morgan, Robson and a new find - Keith Donnelly. Special mention to my favourites, Duncan McFarlane Band - the unplugged numbers while the PA guys sorted themselves out were much appreciated by the audience I'm sure. The guys (yes, I can actually say that this time!) were in fine form and rocked.

Roll on next year.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 05:13 PM

Well Hazel and Linda, you did meet me, just didn't realise it. We spoke in the town hall foyer, and Lenny and I came to see you in the Aakash. We'll be at Saddleworth so keep your eyes open and you might see and recognise Lenny (the little lion), then you'll know who his mum is.

I hope everyone who came to Clecky enjoyed themselves, and wasn't the weather marvelous.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 04:48 PM

i am sure his feet turned around 360 degrees during his perofrmance!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: 8_Pints
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 04:33 PM

Hazel,

I think the dancer with 'Cherish The Ladies' might have been Declan McHale Doherty, Coventry.

See you at Saddleworth!

Bob vG

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: GUEST,Cleckiewike
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 04:20 PM

Just like to say thank you to you all for coming and making it all come together it was verey good hope to see you all with a frend next year GP

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 03:18 PM

Yorkshire!Yorkshire!Yorkshire!!!! Padgett- I assume the blow up Geoff Boycott doll is no longer required? Well done!I've not seen Scowie in an indescribable rage -can't wait!!!!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 09:40 AM

Just the sort a bloke we need to fettle Scowie ageaann!!

Reight!!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: GUEST,Bruce Michael Baillie
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 07:03 AM

'Ey up Ray, Micks got me sorted for the Saddleworth 'War', Looking forward to kicking some Lancashire ass! (vocally of course!)

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Saro
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 06:31 AM

CMR had a great time - although I am still recovering from fighting the French and Spaniards ...how many times was it? Never mind, worth it for the fantastic harmonies. Lovely to meet Hissyfit at last, and thanks for the CD - see, I'm not really horrible, just absent minded. Rather a grim journey home, as we got mixed up with lots of traffic from Sliverstone (I believe that is soemthing to do with cars...) Hope to bump into lots of old and new friends at Saltburn and Whitby, and I do hope that John Taylor and John Howson can get their weather from the same suppliers as Geoff and Jan Pickles.
Saro

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: John Routledge
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 08:04 PM

Only there for one day but enjoyed immensely - even weather was first class.
An unexpected highlight was Demon Barber's Road Show which I had not seen before.There was excellence in every aspect of their performance
Great to see others also had a great time.
Eric The Viking was in wonderful fettle. The Orkneys must be a good place to live :0)

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: early
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 05:06 PM

Hi, A lovely festival once again with a god range of acts from across the tradition . This was my first Cleckheaton in my new guise as half of Copper Kettle. Brian Firth and David Wilde also turned up so Copper Kettle was a four piece at least for part of Friday evening.
highlight for me was the Demon Barbers Roadshow on Sat. night as well as the last half of the evening with Hissyfit( lovely CD ) and Something nasty in the Woodshed. Unfortunately I had to come back on Sat evening for a dialysis session today. Already looking forward to the next one

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 04:43 PM

Nope nor the B##### Anthem!!

Bruce Bailey is a possible to join the team and Michael to contact Ali at Saddleworth

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Pistachio
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 03:49 PM

Hissyfit has landed.We really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to all for a fun festival. The minibus driver was a star, the campsite wasn't too soggy to leave and clever Linda packed her tent first thing (before the rain). Thanks to Sue and Bob v G for the bacon and bagel breakfast before we drove off site in time for Church.
----We still don't know Lennys Mum! Where were you? ----
It was brill to see Eric and his son, down from Orkney!
Lovely to meet 'Craig, Morgan and Robson' at last. Never ending harmonies - wish we had more time. I'm playing the CD now!
After a couple of singarounds and fish & chips we saw Keith Donnelley and 'Cherish the Ladies' in the Town Hall.
"Laugh out loud" fun followed by the fastest flute and whistle fingers in town, Wow! Brilliant!
Cherish' all played at breakneck speed but the phenomenal dancer whose name escapes me was simply amazing to see...and Heidis' rendition of Dimming of the Day was a delight.
See you soon.
P.S. Padgett - have you got the 'War' sorted yet?
H.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 03:40 PM

Just came back, fabulous time- saw Cherish the Ladies which was a great ending to the event.Finally met Craig Morgan Robson who were amazing. Great to see everyone, roll on Saddleworth!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 03:29 PM

I'm back weather kept reasonable

Graig Morgan Robson, Hissys, Damien Barber roadshow with Bryony and those Irish Dancers and the Rapper me all enjoyable for me!

Hope one or two came to the Yorkshire Garland workshop ~ we will be at Saddleworth too

Here's to next year and half the line up is already in place ~ Wilsons, Miriam Backhouse, Webber Fentiman et al

See you next year God willing

Ray

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 02:47 PM

Great festival - even the sun managed to appear to help dry out the camp site. Managed to drive off without problem.

Sad to report that Sue's Cancer Research 'Race4Life' event was called off due to water-logged conditions: it has now been re-scheduled to 22nd July (coinciding with Saddleworth Festival!).

My personal highlight was meeting up with Linda & Hazel again.

Thanks to everyone that made the event a success.

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 02:25 PM

Just back home after another great trip to Cleckheaton.

Many thanks to all the people involved in the festival organisation and to the good mix of artists.

Happy 21st birthday next year!.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 03:27 PM

Will be there tomorrow.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: John Routledge
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 07:10 AM

Starts today

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 05 Jul 07 - 06:29 PM

Sorry, there is no hardstanding but I'm sure somebody will help you get off if need be. Hopefully, if the weather forecast is to be believed it field should dry out by Sunday, Monday.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: 8_Pints
Date: 05 Jul 07 - 10:22 AM

Are camper-vans likely to get 'bogged down' at the campsite, or is there hard-standing?

Bob vG

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: 8_Pints
Date: 02 Jul 07 - 08:36 PM

Hi Linda & Hazel,

Just returned from Four Fools Festival.

Yeah, we're definitely on for Friday, but Sue may need to rest up on Saturday as she has entered the Cancer UK 'Race4Life' Stockport event on Sunday.

See you rsn

Bob vG

For those who want to sponsor Sue

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Pistachio
Date: 01 Jul 07 - 04:30 PM

Suggest I'll have to avoid wine until the Saturday 'work' is over. Had a sufficiency of the Red and White stuff at a Wedding this weekend!
(Must look for some 'really posh' biscuits and nibbles).

Thanks for the reassurance about the 'lack of flood worries' there.
See you soon.
PS The 'Van' passed its MOT. Yippee.!!

H.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 29 Jun 07 - 04:44 PM

8 pints -hope we are on for late night cheese and wine-Hazel and I have been studying the entire Andrew Lloyd Webber Collecton in anticipation of starting where we left off ...........will bring posh biscuits!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: 8_Pints
Date: 29 Jun 07 - 11:53 AM

Much appreciated Sugwash.

I used to play for Manchester RFC but never against CRUFC (in the days before leagues).

Bob vG

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Sugwash
Date: 29 Jun 07 - 03:34 AM

Post code for C.R.U.F.C. is BD19 3UD. I used to play for them before running away to sea, happy days.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 10:47 AM

Yes, tickets are on sale for individual concerts available, for all concerts except Sunday afternoon concert in the Town Hall. To see this concert you will need either a weekend pass or a Sunday day ticket, this will allow you to see the evening concert as well.

List to Britfolk to hear some of the guests who are appearing at the Festival, and also hear Geoff Pickles and Deanna Norman have to say about the festival.

See you there, hopefully.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 06:00 AM

Hya 8 pints

just to be sure the camp site is down a longish lane and well behind the leisure centre/sports ground and not accessed from that entry

Usually well sign posted and on the road out of Cleckheaton towards Heckmondwike! about 1mile out

Ray

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: 8_Pints
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 08:09 PM

Anyone know the postcode for the Rugby Club/campsite so the Sat/Nav can direct me there?

Thanx

Bob vG

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Shantyfreak
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 07:17 PM

The Town Hall desk will be "personned" from 13:00 Friday!!

To anyone who is wondering No Cleckheaton performance venues are in flood danger. The campsite is very very unlikely to be any problem and is OK as of tonight Wednesday 27th
Jim

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 06:03 PM

Yes, go to the town hall. Probably best on Friday evening as greater chance. But could be tickets available all day Saturday.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Folkie Fiona
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 12:27 PM

Anyone know if there's a way of paying to see a single gig at the festival? I want to see The Durbervilles on Saturday afternoon, but I'm at a dinner party in the evening so I would ideally like to avoid paying for the full day.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 12:52 PM

Will do that!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 06:18 PM

Thanks for that Lenny's mum - we are looking forward to it-please grab us and say hi !

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:43 PM

I have only seen HISSYFIT once, but it was enough for me to buy their CD, I shall definitely be going to see them at one of their concerts. Something Nasty in the Woodshed are also a band not to be missed.

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: nutty
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:09 PM

And don't forget HISSYFIT

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 04:59 PM

Not long now, 6 July is just around the corner and the festival will be here. Who will be coming? See earlier threads to find out which fantastic artists are playing. Don't forget, Cherish the Ladies are on on Sunday!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: GUEST,BMB
Date: 11 Jun 07 - 01:51 AM

...thanks for the plug Suggie!

Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 10 Jun 07 - 05:19 PM

I've just heard that the Great Zulu Nation will be taking part at the festival, as will the Durbervilles. We've just got back from Masham Music Festival. Last night's concert 'Durbervilles and Friends' was great. Really looking forward to see them again at Cleckheaton.