Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Black Diamond
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:09 AM

oh right ho ta
hope the weather holds for you, the organisers and us all !!!
Lin

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 10:45 AM

The car park is at the bottom of New Road (the road to Netherthong) and on the left just before you get to the Camp site on the right if you are going out of Holmfirth towards Huddersfield.

Will the cafes be open?

Can a duck swim?

I think they are all opening early but could I dare to suggest that you might like to dine at Sid's Cafe in the Church Yard where Dame Pattie Smith EPNS will be teaching you other things to do with spoons apart from eat your porridge. She will be there from 10.00 - 11.00.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Black Diamond
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:10 AM

where's 'tmill you mention for free parking on Sunday Cath?

dont suppose anyone knows if the eating establishments are open on Sundays - we are camping but it would be nice if we could get a English Breakfast somewhere to start off the day and keep us dancing
Lin

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: panurus biarmicus
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:39 AM

hello all -just to clarify a few things re the site...

anyone driving from hudds will go past police station and look for big black sign that says Holmfirth fest of folk - there are 5 of these in diff designs on all entry roads to the town but the one on Hudds rd is placed where you will turn in for the site.

The site does close at 4 on sunday. that means field will be locked off togther with anything wider than 3 foot wide that is the wrong side of the fence. we dont really want any tents there over night, there is no toilets and no securirty either. People wanting to stay with tents and vans can be moved up to the swimming pool opperated space and anyone wanting to do that can negotiate with the pool staff to stay over night for £5.

cars and caravans can be left at mill and i guess we can say we will leave that gate open till after shellbacks but the main key is help by site office which closes at 4 on sunday. we have had a few problems agreeing use of space and i really want site clear of fest folk by 4 as agreed. the local scouts are running the site and need to clean up and get off so it would be good if we all all help there efforts rather than hinder ...

As most people dont hit the streets till dinner time it is easier to drop canvas while it is still dry on sun AM while having breakfast, cars can then be shifted to the free mill car park.

... i dont think the forecast implies tents will dry out in the day on Sunday !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:31 AM

Right I've just got the official word on this.

The field should be cleared and all cars moved off by 4.00 so that the scouts can get cleared up and go home.

The locked post will go in at that point so no cars will be able to get off (or on).

There should be space down there on either the car park or the area to the left of the small children's play area to park some vehicles. Also the Co-op Car Park in Holmfirth is free after 4.00.

Sorry if I've caused any confusiton but I had forgotten that there is a post that goes in to stop vehicular access.

Blame it on a senior moment!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 10 May 07 - 04:49 AM

I think you should check out hardstanding area for any Caravans rather than the Sands if there is an alternative

I think the Sands is for tents and similar really

Dont get stuck!

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:11 PM

Hello the Ducks. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 06:05 PM

Just emailed Barbara on that.
I think what it means about close is that the scouts will take a well deserved rest and go home. The site won't be locked and it is quite likely that some folks will stay over until Monday either by accident or design. I

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 09 May 07 - 02:07 PM

I would PM Cath for that answer on a need to know basis.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 07 - 02:03 PM

OK now I know where I'm going I have another query. The Shellbacks are I think performing on Sunday at about 4.30 but the campsite appears to close before that. Since a few of us have caravans where will we be able to put thwm after campsite closes?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 07 - 01:28 PM

We Ducks don't have sat nav but I think I've got the gist of where we are going.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 09 May 07 - 12:10 PM

I tell you what Cath it's nice to see everyone adding to this thread and rallying round to help a Family of Ducks build his and her nests.

Mrs Duck will this help your sat nav Holmfirth Pool,Huddersfield Road,Thongsbridge,Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3JL ?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:47 AM

Not sure but the key will be at the camp site with Alison so she would be the best person to ask.
I thought you were happy to spend another night in sunny Holmfirth!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:21 AM

What time of day on the Sunday will the gates be locked to the Bridge Mills car park Cath?
If you remember last year you will realise I have a very good reason for asking this!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:04 AM

Tickets for the camp site will be at the campsite office on the camp site. We decided that having people trail into Holmfirth and try to park in the Bridge car park was not a good idea with a caravan!
I think people are being asked to consider leaving their cars in the Bridge Mills car park that we used last time so that they don't take up space that could be used by tents.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 May 07 - 08:28 AM

Coming in from Denby Dale look for the Civic on the Huddersfield road and then out past the fire station

The Sands is by the swimming pool but take the first track down

Mind the Bridge with your Caravan and also the Sleeping Policemen can be very awkward if you have a low draught

Note the Office is in the Old Bridge which is in the very Centre of Holmfirth and from where tickets etc will be very likely!!

There is a very useful path from the town centre car park by the Supermarket past the cricket field coming back from the Sands camp
site (approach back of fire station by the foundry)

Watch car parking in the town as Sunday is NOT free being a tourist area

Leave your cars on the camp site!

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 08:17 AM

Just to avoid any possible confusion - the site is where it used to be near the Swimming Pool and the recreation ground.
It is not where it was moved to out at Holmbridge.
It is where it was last year and about 5 minutes walk from the town centre and all amenities.
And word is that it will be pretty full so let's hope everybody is friendly and considerate!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Splott Man
Date: 09 May 07 - 04:04 AM

Try Multimap, they've now got a map/satellite hybrid facility which is helpful. I found (I hope) the campsite field on there.

See you there Ducks.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 May 07 - 08:35 PM

Tyke, I've tried the Google Earth facility but my browser doesn't seem able to cope! What I would really like is the postcode of the campsite, or one for the nearest building such as the Health Centre. Isn't Sat-Nav wonderful!!!

I've found several likely contenders (HD9 3JL, HD9 2JN, HD9 3TR, HD9 3TT, HD7 2TT) but perhaps someone can suggest which is the most accurate?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 05:17 PM

You've got me confused there Tyke.
Worry not there's a big board at the side of the road where it says Sands Recreation ground and I suspect it will be quite obvious where you are going because our team of local scouts seem to have everything in hand.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:47 PM

If you fly South from Huddersfield it's 53 o .34'33 N by 1 o .46.51 W
on Google Earth.
Just follow the stream down from the Coop car park past the cricket pitch then it's the Next Football Field. If you cross the stream via the bridge you will find a small service road down to the campsite. I seem to think that by car coming from Huddersfield it's the next left after the Police Station. Don't bob down to the swimming pool car park as the service road is on you right on the bend near the top. It's before the tenis courts and the childrens play area.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:34 PM

Depends on time but it shouldn't be too bad. It might be a bit slow but if you are coming that way just come down past my house, into the town, turn right at the traffic lights and you will find it now on your right but still opposite the health centre.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:20 PM

Thanks, George helpful as ever. Right Cath I now know exactly where it is. We usually come in from Denby Dale end so not sure how easy or not it is to negotiate town with a van.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:12 PM

Or just follow the other Ducks down stream from the Bridge Hotel.
Quack!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 03:45 PM

If you come in from Huddersfield via Honley you can't miss it. It's on the left just opposite the health centre and before you get right into the town.
Let me know if you are coming from a different direction and I'll tell you a different way.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 07 - 02:47 PM

As a first timer this year can someone tell me how to get to the campsite. The map on the website shows the footpath but doesn't say how to reach it by car with a caravan. Ta

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 08 May 07 - 10:21 AM

I'll ask Mrs Holroyed about the weather Cath.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:51 AM

Only three days to go and all is well.
No changes of any significance, no shipwrecks and nobody drowning - in fact nothing to laugh at at all.
The weather is the only glitch at the moment but we do need the rain and I have it on good authority that it will pick up for the weekend.
So see you there.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 06 May 07 - 03:01 PM

A few of us spent a couple of hours yesterday morning in the Co-op in Holmfirth packing bags for the shoppers - whether they wanted us to or not. For this they were expected to reward us handsomely which they did - we collected over £150, a magnificent result which will go towards the costs of the festival.
The more people we speak to the more we realise we did the right thing by keeping the festival in Holmfirth so get over to the valley next Friday, Saturday and Sunday and join us.
We won't be able to pack your bags in the Co-op though because we'll be busy doing other things!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Saro
Date: 04 May 07 - 08:10 AM

Willie's Fatal Visit - a happy ending? Well, I'll have to remind Moira to sing it!   I suppose it is happy for one character... if a ghost can experience happiness.
Saro

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 04 May 07 - 06:41 AM

That's all very well but I can't open it!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 04 May 07 - 05:06 AM

Well I'm away for the weekend so here is something that has nothing to do with the Holmfirth Festival of Folk or has it? I hope it makes your day.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 03 May 07 - 03:12 PM

Here is a small sample from Craig; Morgan; Robson
" Willie's Fatal Visit "

It's not the whole song but don't worry about not hearing the end till you see them at Holmfirth festival of Folk I'm sure it will be a happy ending because you just cannot keep a good Willie down.

Check them out on thier updated website of the 1st of May.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Saro
Date: 03 May 07 - 12:42 PM

Well...Craig Morgan Robson sometimes get mistaken for a boy band but only becasue of our names...it is either that or a firm of undertakers, mortgage brokers or whatever. However, we are really three harmony singers who are looking forward to singing at Holmfirth very soon!!!
Saro

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 02 May 07 - 07:22 PM

Only 9 days to go.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 02 May 07 - 01:02 PM

Good thinking denying everything Cath let's stop this rumour otherwise we will be needing extra security. I was singing with Coblers Monday in Scarborough on the Grand Turk to raise funds for Lifeboat Day about three years ago when we where mistaken for a Boy Band. There were all these young girls screaming it was so frightening. These days I'm dying my beard grey and wearing a false beer belly just in case it should happen again.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 02 May 07 - 06:04 AM

What a silly girl I am! (Ignore loud chorus of 'Oh yes you are!")

Of course Seth Lakeman isn't coming to Holmfirth.

I misunderstood an email I was sent and the true story is the a group of pupils from a local primary school have learnt his song 'The White Hare' and will be performing it in the Schools' Concert on Saturday lunchtime and at the Young Persons' Open Mic on Saturday afternoon. So he will be there in spirit but not in person.

So, should you read this thread Seth, sorry and we won't be expecting you after all.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 01 May 07 - 07:59 AM

There will be dancing in the Streets!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 30 Apr 07 - 05:33 AM

Your instructions assume that I'm a PC person but I'm not - I'm a Mac person. Anyway who needs to do stickies when you do them so well?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 08:56 PM

Now calm down! I know that wasn't a nice thing for Forsh to do. It's just his last moment desperate attempt to get Folks to his chosen festival. But at least he had the guts to put his name to his late promotional attempt. Oh and his photo up on the Mudcat. Still no ill will as long as he says thank you to Cath makes a donation here..

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Forsh
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 07:21 PM

Ahh, but if you fancy a change, try Clennell Hll Folk Fest, Alwinton Northumberland, same Dates! :)

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 07:16 PM

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Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 06:21 PM

Your very welcome and all I can say is that spelling to you is what blue clicky things are to me. Just follow the instructions and past the HTML into this space that you are typing in your message.

(drag over Html to highlight press Ctrl and C together then back to your reply to thread and Ctrl and V together) Its sound more complicated than it is and if you check the preview you can check that you have it right before you post. like that

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 05:56 PM

Thanks for that Tyke it's much appreciated. I'm already almost a third of the way to my target and I only put it up this dinner time - maybe I'll have to raise my target!!
And I'll never make rude remarks about your blue clicky things and having too much time on your hands ever again.
Thanks pal.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 10:22 AM

Now here is your chance to thank Cath for all her hard work.
Thank you!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 07:14 AM

a rumour ?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 06:49 AM

Just heard a rumour that Seth Lakeman will be appearing at then Schools' Concert in the Civic Hall on Saturday dinner time! Awaiting confirmation but I'll let you know as soon as I know for certain.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 09:42 PM

I wus there - disguised craftfully as - a Soldier Boy!
Still alive - I think!!!
I'll let you know in the morning.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ned Ludd
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 07:14 PM

Wuz at the cuckoo fest, didn't see 'im! Saw lots of morris people and many strange fruit and veg!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 02:27 PM

There has been a sighting of Soldier Boy at the Marsden cuckoo festival today.Or is it a sighting of a cuckoo at the Marsden Soldier boy festival? He is still alive, unless I'm mistaken.