The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 08 Nov 05 - 02:41 AM

Emma's bringing choccy?? Better warn Jude!

You jogged my memeory there...I'd begun thinking about the chocolate alcoholic strawberries, but I'd forgotten the celery! It will be there!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Emma B
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 06:17 PM

are you serious Hils? - happy to oblige :>)

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 05:53 PM

Aha, there's a thing! How's the chocolate celery coming along Lynne?

Anyone else bringing speciality chocolate?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Splott Man
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 09:43 AM

Oops! My computer's got wind again.

MGAS...

Pat & I will probably be there early and briefly, we're busy till 4.30 and again later on, and then we have to see the mighty Jeremy Beadle switch on the lights.

PLEEEEEEase save us some chocolate celery.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Splott Man
Date: 07 Nov 05 - 09:38 AM

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: mandotim
Date: 06 Nov 05 - 06:22 PM

Oooooooooo! Isambarde have riders now! Let me see..
Whisky and food for Jude...
Car valet for Chris...
Nothing for Em thanks, practically perfect in every way...;)
See you there Chris, really looking forward to it. I know the French Market is a bummer, but the fry-up in the corner of the covered market is a belter, though not quite up to Bit on the Side Residential Experience standards!
Tim

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Chris Green
Date: 06 Nov 05 - 06:02 PM

No French market?! Bugger. I KNEW we should have put it on the rider! :-)

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Nov 05 - 03:48 PM

Couldn't get your link to work Malc, try this:

The Mighty Bedworth

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 06 Nov 05 - 02:41 PM

Hi all, programme now on the website www.bedworth-festival.info Caravan space now sold out, space for a very few small campervans on Rugby Club, Indoor camping still available as are week-end tickets, thanks to our new bigger venues. Unfortunately the council have been unable to get the French Market traders to agree to come (better offers from elsewhere apparently) and just in case you are interested Jeremy Beadle will be putting in an appearance to turn on the Christmas lights, followed by the now annual firework display! Any enquiries email me [e-mail] or via the web site. Ta! Malc.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Col K
Date: 31 Oct 05 - 06:56 PM

Will Jack, Jolene and the pups be there?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 31 Oct 05 - 06:33 PM

I'll be there - and I'm a Bedworth virgin!

And I need some help. Malc's said we can run Herbaceous Border at Bedworth (Saturday afternoon and Sunday lunchtime for an hour or so) but so far I haven't managed to kidnap any musicians to play for us.

Any offers - or any suggestions of who I could approach?

Likely tunes are
a) Uncle Bernard's (preferably) or Click Go the Shears
b) Lord of the Dance
c) Anything suitable for 'border style single stepping' eg Donkey Riding; This Old Man; Rakes of Mallow; the dreaded Speed the Plough .... or a whole host of other tunes.
Any instruments welcome, but ideally it would include a melodeon and a drum.

Anyone who wants to come along and dance (whether or not they've morris danced before) will be very welcome but we can't do it without musicians. Contact me via this thread or PM me. Please!!!

Sue

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: mandotim
Date: 30 Oct 05 - 02:29 AM

Get well soon Scooby. Thinking about you too.
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Verna
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 03:57 PM

Greetings from Verna & Ray who with regret cannot be there. Remember when I used to return from Canada especially to co-incide with Bedworth? That was a long time ago!!

However we will be thinking of you all and hope that you read the invitation in the programme to our Song Weekend here in Ireland in March (first weekend. This is to celebrate our birthdays (60th & 65th - one each) and everyone who would like to come is invited. We will organise venue - guest spots - (well one anyway) and reasonably priced local accommodation. We also have a garden for tents caravans campers etc so keep us in mind.

Love to you all and best for 2005 Malc

Love Verna Ray (UptonFF)

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 03:11 PM

That's brill news Malc, Thanks!

We'll keep it going for as long as possible - if Snuffy fades out, then I'll fade in! 2 1/2 hours will be Fab, takes us to 7pm & gives us a chance to get around the room once. Then there'll be enough time for us to clear up all the chocolate wrappers (that IS eating isn't it?) before the next event at 7.30pm. *hint, hint*

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 02:53 PM

Hi Hil,

It doesn't have to finish at 6pm - next event (Evening Singaround) isn't till 7.30, so I can shedule it for 2 hours (or 2 and a half) if you want? Let me know asap if you want me to extend it, it will not be a problem - I just thought some people may want to eat!
Malc

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 10:35 AM

Sorry cant make it stuck in hospital i am afraid.But i will be thinking of all my friends past and present.
Yas.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 07:35 AM

Excellent, thanks Malc! Hopefully that shouldn't clash with too much. Mind you, that is only 1 1/2 hours, we'll have to do some fast singing!!!

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 05:51 AM

Hi All,
Just a line to say the "Meet" is now set in the programme 4.30 - 6.00pm in the Upstairs Lounge of the White Horse. (The rest of the programme shoud be on the web site by mid week). Just for info the Rugby Club Caravan site is now full, but there is plenty of Indoor Camping still available.
Cheers

Malc.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: MuddleC
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 06:46 AM

I will be there

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 05:11 AM

Congratulation Muppitz!!!!!

Good to hear that Vice is alive & well & living in Musicians....

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: muppitz
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 04:58 AM

I agree, food is the.... well, food of the gods!

I passed, so I WILL be there!!!! (See my "@work" post above if you're confused!!)

muppitz x

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Chris Green
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 06:59 PM

YAAAAYYYYY!!!!







Ahem.



Sorry. Other bands may choose sex and drugs as their vice, but for us food does the trick every time!

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: mandotim
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 01:31 PM

Thanks for the info Malc; the market was great last year. Civic Hall sounds like a good bet too. Won't be using Wetherspoons at any price; still haven't forgiven them for closing the Wheatsheaf in Stoke to musicians. Another fine venue down the tubes.
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 10:52 AM

Ello!
Continental Market is on Saturday again. Catering should be quite exceptional (certainly exceptional for Bedworth!) on the Saturday this year as the refurbished Civic Hall now has excellent facilities and will be doing breakfasts, snacks, and even full dinners/evening meals, plus a real ale bar, and can cater for up to 200 people at a time! Catering in the Civic Hall friday is only until early evening, but if you're happy with "cheap and cheerful" there's always Wetherspoons, just down from the Liberal Club (or the Chinese or the Chippy)
Malc.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 10:38 AM

Well they were also there the year before Chris, so I think it's a fair bet it will be there again. Get in early this time! I don't want to be feeding Jude bits of chicken like a baby bird again!!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: mandotim
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 09:55 AM

Webfolk and I are well aware that the megaspuds Francais ran out last year; we ate most of them, hahahahahaha! More to the point; will there be somewhere to get a meal in Bedduth on a Friday night, when the town appears to be shut? Fine greasy fry up in the covered market on Saturday morning though...
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Chris Green
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 08:59 AM

Anyone know if the delightful French market with its Provencal potatoes of niceness will be in town this year? They'd sold out by the time I got there last year! :(

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 05:40 AM

No problem Morti, Snuffy & I are sharing but we'll let you keep your shoes!

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Morticia
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 05:38 AM

he can't have my shoes, they're the only pair I own!!! He prolly wouldn't mind a hand though, any more volunteers?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 03:18 PM

Hmmm, don't all run away at once..... LOL

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 07:05 AM

Same as Banbury Hils...nothing but stockings and a Big Smile?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: webfolk
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 05:54 AM

woo hoo! we'd all love to see you without a cocktail frock!!!

geoff - webfolk - bit on the side

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 05:07 AM

Snuffy has graciously stepped in to fill the Lovely Morticia's shoes by passing the Cat around at the Gather this year. I'll be an able (or unable) assistant - without cocktail frock though...

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: JudeL
Date: 20 Oct 05 - 07:05 PM

Soupdragon & I will also be there.

Cheers Jude

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 20 Oct 05 - 05:54 PM

Eyelander and myself will be there. We are bedworth virgins so be gentle with us!!

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 20 Oct 05 - 05:49 PM

Hi all, just looking through the thread and hope I can give some useful info -
TENTS - not really allowed ...... but we've got at least 3 already, the Rugby Club seem OK about it (£4 for the week-end 3pm Friday to 8pm Sunday)but MUST be booked in advance as space is strictly limited
CARAVANS & CAMPERVANS - as above almost full, we are going to try and negotiate some further space, but there is a match on on the Saturday and there needs to be somewhere for the players to park (and to play!)
CATTERS MEET - still looking at times, but similar timing to last year and the same excellent venue.
INDOOR CAMPING - in view of the Rugby Club facility there will be much more space and comfort in the Scout Hut this year. I got in trouble last year when someone asked me what we did when it got full and I said "start another layer" - no sense of humour some people - then again!
Keep the thread going and feel free to ask questions, I'll drop in and answer what I can.
Cheers
Malc.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 11:08 AM

Well, if no-one else takes the Hat challenge, then you'll be stuck with me again. It ain't so difficult to blow up a Cat & pass it around....

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From:
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 08:38 AM

The last discussion with mother said we were going, but if I pass my driving test next Friday I'll be coming with, or without her.

Very much doubt we'll do indoor camping, we've had enough bad experiences with that in the past!
Ah well, we slept in the car at Banbury, so I'm sure we can put up with it again!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Morticia
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 07:55 AM

will have to hand my orgamandisers 'at to someone else this year, I'm afraid.......any takers?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: GUEST,CamoJohn
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 07:13 AM

Sounds good.
Will have a look at my Calendar.

CamoJohn.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 04:48 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 05:48 PM

Thank you GUEST, Observer!! That definitely helps *grin*

Fantastic news that Malc is once again serious about chocolate this year, lets hope we manage to remind him in time for the Gather!
But of course the tin of Chocolates from Malc at Banbury was Very Welcome

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: GUEST,Observer
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 04:17 PM

This is a quote taken from the Bed'uth Festival October news letter.

"Mudcatters Meet

After last years great meet we are again hosting a mudcatters session (for those uninitiated a sort of singing and chocolate eating session!) – it's certainly not exclusive to catters. It will take place in the upstairs room of The White Horse Saturday teatime, before the turning on of the Christmas lights ceremony. (Someone better remind me to hand over the tin of choccies this year – then again I really enjoyed eating them the week after the festival last year!)"


Hope it helps.

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: webfolk
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 03:04 PM

this is all woosh (over my head) to me but I will be there with Tim...
Bit on the Side (check out Wilkinsons for commemorative crockery)
Geoff - webfolk

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: alanww
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 02:54 PM

Hello to all the Friends I haven't seen since last weekend at Banbury FF. Missing you already!
I will be at Bedworth FF with the Shakespeare Mummers, as last year. We will be mummimg on the Friday evening, presumably during the intervals of the concert(s) and the ceilidh. Then I should be free for the rest of the weekend.
The other mummers bores out there will undoubtedly be fascinated to hear that we will probably be performing the version of the Broadway Mummers Play from Worcestershire, which was collected by Miss Antionette Taylor and published in the American Folklore Journal XXII (1909)!
I will undoubtedly look in on a singaround or three during the Saturday. So see many of you then.
"Dancing and singing, bell ringing!"
Alan

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Snuffy
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 09:02 AM

I remember it being Saturday afternoon, was it about 4pm? After Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner's singaround, and before Brian Rogers' ?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 08:07 AM

Sounds like the same place Snuffy (what a lovely room that is!), just not sure about the time. Was it Saturday afternoon last year? That seems like a good time to me...

Hopefully MiLady Morticia will be hosting again & I'd like to organise a MudRaffle if Malc is agreeable, but I'd need o confirm that first, so hang onto your prizes for the moment. BTW, we raised £83 for the MudCat at Banbury last weekend, thanks everyone!

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Snuffy
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 08:24 PM

Is it likely to be something like the same place and time as last year, Guru?

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 05:39 PM

Definitely Me Too!

Will post details of the now traditional MudGather as soon as Malc fixes a time & place. Start collecting / arranging your chocolate Now!!! But watch out for EmmaB.....

Subject: RE: The mighty Bedworth! Who's going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 02:51 PM

We've booked tickets and campervan space at the Rugby Club.

Kitty