Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 02:18 AM

Re Mr Happy arriving late,
If you follow the directions from the A171 moor road, the camp site is on the left as you enter Roxby Village, just befor you reach the Fox Inn. This week the owners have installed an easy access gate to the top of the camp field, The new access and aproach to it will be clearly marked. Even if you miss the new access point ,there is another from the pub car park. I will send all pre booked campers my mobile No. Any one arriving in the dark can ring me as they turn off the moor road ( less than two miles away) and I will stand at the gate directing late arrivalls through the new gate.
Hope this helps
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 01:30 PM

That I dont know :)
However even i couldn't miss it when we went for a look and I don't see
why we cant arrange something....

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 10:45 AM

It appears we may be arriving after sunset.

Will the event be well signposted for those coming distance with caravan?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 11:32 AM

Not sure why anyone's angry.

If the other event's close by, folk could flit between both for extra craic!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 09:56 AM

Mr A ???
I don't know about the motivation for the Staithes Festival..
I have been to previous events there and they always seemed a real nice bunch of people..the beer was excellent and the music and laughs were excellent...

The Roxby festival promises to be the same...Met the landlords son very nice to us..helpful etc.. the venue looked very good ,not the Albert hall but that's not what we were looking for...set in lovely country side area some nice views etc...very convenient camping ..with basic amenities..not the Ritz of campsites by any means but so close to the source of music and inebriation that even I probably wont get lost..
good sized area for beer garden..inside of the pub looked great too.

I cant answer to the motivation of any one else at either event all i know is that for £25 it looks like a no brainer to me with only the weather to be wary of.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Ann N
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 08:09 AM

.... edit to previous post, must learn to proof read before pressing send ..

The nearest stop seems to be one at the crossroads with Roxby Lane end and the main A171, (1.8 miles to the Fox) with the stop at The Grapes, near Scaling Dam, a mile further down the main road (2.8 miles to the Fox)

   Ann :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,mr angry
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 05:58 AM

the problem is not politics but financial greed.sure people put a lot of work into it but for either money or self promotion

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 01:02 AM

thanks Ann
ZM Thats as good areason as any ...best wishes for a great concert :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 03:40 PM

Sorry all. We wanted to get to this festival but Mick has been asked to play in a classical guitar concert on Saturday. Maybe next year.

Sorry again, particularly to Carol.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Ann N
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 03:18 PM

Hello Tim :)   as far as the buses go there don't seem to be any going into Roxby village that I've found yet.
The nearest stop seems to be near The Grapes/ Roxby Lane end on the main A171 near Scaling Dam. The Arriva 93, X93 runs on that route but it's a fair walk down a country lane from the bus stop to the Fox.

The Arriva 5, 5a, 5b (also an X5) runs on the A174 coast road with the bus stop at Staithes Lane end, that's just a short walk on a footpath along Staithes Lane towards the old part of the village to get to the Captain Cook.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 02:24 PM

is that how they go Ann ?
I tried looking it up on line but it was just confusing..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Ann N
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 07:01 PM

:) for me, relying on the bus, it's the difference between a good 2 mile walk from the nearest bus stop to the Fox or less than half a mile to the Captain Cook :D

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 06:04 PM

Oooo! is it always this exciting?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 09:14 AM

uncomplimentary eh?
I cant believe that would ever happen on the internet...
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 08:33 AM

Well from my POV, having gathered that Roxby's being organised by musicians & Staithes by the pub, I'll rely on prior experience on which is likely to be best choice & have already put my money where my mouth is!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tootler
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 08:24 AM

There seems to be a rumour mill grinding these two events.

A visitor to the White Hart last Saturday mentioned something he had seen on a "Website" which wasn't very complimentary about the organisers of both events.

When I mentioned Mudcat ..."Oh! Mudcat's just tittle tattle this was on a proper website."

He didn't say what the website was, though.

It seems to me it's all tittle tattle.

As they say:- "You pays your money..."

I shall have to check my diary but I am hoping to get along to at least one of them at some time. It also depends on swmbo.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 07:50 AM

Its the beardie Nick, Tim.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 09:53 PM

Betsy
Unfortunately   there are many who look in on the threads and read em.
But they find that some of the people who set out to cause trouble and stir things up make it not really worthwhile posting..
Even more unfortunately that leaves it up to a few of us to keep the thread updated and answer questions as best we can publicly, that we may have received via P.M,
Plus I waffle a lot and try and keep the thread where it will be noticed.
Now I heard from you I gotta get me VG DVD back from me mate who borrowed it over 3 months ago..
You looked even handsomer on the big screen :)

I hope you are wrong about goodwill being in short supply its always nicer when there is plenty of that to go around.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Betsy
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 09:11 PM

Nick / All .
From time immemorial the thing that has fucked-up the folk scene is petty politics. E.g Two clubs in the same town - won't talk to each other etc. etc. - we've all seen it .
Why the change in scenery ? - we don't know, but personalities and egos may have someting to do with it !!!!
Keep yourself flexible and be able to move between the two situations .
BTW Out of 129 posts on this thread , over half have been fron Tim .

Nick (and others ) I don't believe (regarding campsites) etc that there is a great deal of goodwill between the parties so keep your options open - stay flexible - as I shall.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 08:36 PM

That would seem to cover it Nick..there are quite a few others who are going to the Roxby music event ...I don't have a list and I enjoy the surprise of seeing them arrive or bumping into them at the bar or hearing em singing in the showers lol...
The Staithes event does have a thread on Mudcat and I am sure that if anyone wants to get details they will be able to help them out on there..
is the Nick with a beard or Nick the clean shaven ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,NIck
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 02:06 PM

There seems to be a lot of confusion going over who, what and where!

There are two distinct acoustic music events taken place over the same dates - one in Roxby and one in Staithes.

The one at Roxby event has been put together by the organisers of the previous Staithes events. The venue has a tidy beer garden and superb views over the countryside and the pub itself is bending over backwards to make everyone welcome. The main advantage is that the campsite is next door to the pub so is in a really short staggering distance! The failities a clean and tidy.

The list of people attending includes Vin Garbutt, Tim Leeming, Mike & Twilt, Stormcrow, Blackwater and Marie Little to name but a few.

For campsite charges, see Tim Leeming's first post on this thread.

As regards the Staithes event, I gather that it is being organised by the pub itself and not the team who put a lot of personal, unpaid time and effort into organising the previous years' festivals.

If people cannot be accommodated at the campsite offered by the Cook, I am sure the will be enough room at Roxby for them to use and visit both events.

I hope that this helps to clarify the situation.

Nick

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 05:56 AM

Did you know there were 12 K tents abandoned at Mudstock last year?
I was thinking of starting a music event on my back yard and see if anyone abandoned a nice motor home of one of those fifth wheel caravans...
Well you never know it would save on fuel costs and cleaning wouldn't it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 01:12 PM

Yes there is a Staithes event on the same date...
There is a thread for it here.
Staithes Thread

Enjoy !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Mr Angry
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 12:42 PM

The Staithes Accoustic Festival is still at STAITHES and has not been replaced by this alternative event.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 03:47 AM

yes (sigh) that was me ...had no cookie on my phone..apologies...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 03:38 AM

I dont know what the story is... Most years when I post details there are trolls. Sometimes just for whatever kicks they get from doing it. Sometimes with an agenda.. Previous ones have been to do with callendar clashes.
My take on it is as a consumer... I have looked at whats available considering price location and likelyhood of hooking up wth freinds and aquaintances for some music and a good time.
I pays me money and takes me choice..
Visited the fox in march seems a good spot..owners seemed nice. . Previous experience of organisors was spot on..what else can i say..
I got my name on most of my posts and we got one anonymous one that appears to be a little off.
On ballance i got no fears for my £25.. And am confident of enjoying the event. :-)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 02:45 AM

Re Guest post above regarding camp fees - what's the story?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 07:19 PM

hi Nick
There is one at the Captain Cook and this one at Roxby
YES its same dates...
and hopefully will get the same good weather and both will do well...
Tony Leonard has organized this one at Roxby been to look smashing venue .. Not sure who is running the Staithes one, or if the pub has changed hands or anything cos everything I hear online I treat as rumor..
It would be grand to see you again at one or the other though if you are passing by ..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Nick
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 07:11 PM

There seems to be a Staithes event on the same days - what's occurring?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 03:04 PM

hmmm we got three pages now?
not seen that b4 its confusing my little brain...tut

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 02:52 PM

There are contact details in the first posting that even an anonymous well wisher is welcome to use for queries..
Cheers

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 05:03 AM

Can somebody help me out please.
When on a day out in Whitby last week i popped into the Fox at Roxby to book my pitch and the gaffer told me he isn't charging for camping and i couldn't give him any money so who exactly is getting the site fee's? Seems very strange to me.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 12 Jun 12 - 04:20 AM

Loftus Arts & Music Programme ( L.A.M.P.)

Presents

Roxby Music,

A FREE Five Day Open Acoustic Music Festival 2012

from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th July 2012

The New venue for 2012 is the Fox Inn, Roxby, North Yorkshire. TS13 5EB. Tel [phone]

Set in picturesque countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors

A field next to the pub will provide camping for caravans motor homes and tents.

Flush toilets, washroom and shower available 24 hours a day for the duration of the festival.

Camping available from Noon Wednesday 25th July to noon Monday 30th July.

Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Single occupants will be charged £7.00 per night or £20.00 for three or more nights.

Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July

Caravans and motor homes can ONLY access Roxby from the A171 Guisborough to Whitby moor road, about one mile east of Scaling dam reservoir, signposted Roxby Borrowby Staithes

No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site.

Static Caravan Available, £25.00 per night. Book through Carl at the Fox Tel [phone] ()‎

The Fox Inn will be serving Pre Booked breakfasts from 8.30 am and meals from 12.00 to 3.00. Sandwiches and snacks will be available all day. As The Fox Inn will be busy and serving meals it is not suitable for dogs during the festival. No Children under 16 yrs in the bar after 9.00pm.

This festival is based 100% on audience participation. There will be a number of recognised stars joining us. All events are FREE so no one gets paid. Every type of acoustic music will be welcomed and encouraged. You cannot book a spot. Everyone who attends just turns up when it suits them and takes their turn .It's just one song at a time for everyone. There are no electrics, so it keeps coming round fairly quickly.

Sessions start Wednesday & Thursday from 6.00pm until midnight. Friday Saturday & Sunday will run noon until mid night. A selection of reasonably priced ales and home cooked meals will be available throughout the festival period.

Basic groceries are available from the Fox.

Booking is advisable, and will be on a first come basis.

Cheques for full amount to be made out to L.A.M.P.

Send Payment to L.A.M.P. 52 Micklow Lane, Loftus, North York's.TS13 4JE

Please indicate caravan or tent etc and dates of arrival and departure.

Please include your vehicle Reg No and a contact No or email

We are looking for a Morris / Folk Dance Group to join us


Anyone interested or for any further info please

contact me [e-mail]



Thanks Tony Leonard

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 02:38 PM

nah its because I cant type so well...:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 07:56 AM

....'intercedes on our behaly at he weather center'

Tim,

Thanks.

is the above excerpt an example of the local dialect patterns in the area?

Will I need a phrasebook for communications?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 03 Jun 12 - 04:53 PM

I shall exert influence by threatening to boycott the chippy at WetWang
unless the weather man,who is the Mayer of said gastronomic emporium,intercedes on our behaly at he weather center..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Jun 12 - 09:25 AM

At Chester FF this w/end great music but miserable weather.

Can Roxby organisers ensure scorchio weather for July do, please? 8-)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 May 12 - 08:26 AM

'er indoors has announced she'll finish werk early on the Wednesday so we'll be able to come that day instead of Thursday -

Hoorah, wot larks!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 28 May 12 - 05:23 PM

Aww you guys, yer gona make me blush!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 27 May 12 - 06:30 PM

drummers eh?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 27 May 12 - 09:10 AM

Roxby is going to be a nice reunion of the Yorkshire gathering at this rate! I shall look forward to hearing more of Mr Happy's uplifting repertoire.
And we would not hang out with Johnny Scrapyard if he was one of them drummers wot ruins a session!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 May 12 - 06:22 AM

Scrap,

To be honest, when I first walked in the room & saw + heard drums, I shuddered, as normally I can't abide 'em in sessions [too loud, off the beat, overwhelming, aaarrrgh!]

However, pleasantly suprised with your contributions, well played, on beat, really added to the ambience rather than detracting from it!

Cheers!

Also enjoyed your songs & look forward hearing more at Roxby

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 27 May 12 - 04:57 AM

I too enjoyed your drums and Mr Happy's music and song at the Yorkshire Gathering

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 26 May 12 - 06:20 PM

Mr Happy, sorry I just realised I had forgotten to thank you for the compliment, please forgive me.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 26 May 12 - 06:03 PM

Many thanks Tim, Tony has been in touch. Mr H, it was I, I cannot lie... sounds like there should be a song in there somewhere. We all had a great time and really enjoyed everything. See you soon.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 May 12 - 02:08 PM

Tony is on the case ..he has been struggling to find a hotspot that will work for him..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 May 12 - 12:30 PM

Srapyard Guitar
He is a bit technophobic but he does try and get things sorted asap..
I shall frighten him by text and see if that will make e mails seem more friendly..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 26 May 12 - 07:07 AM

Scrapyard Guitar,

My cheque's in the post & as it's 1st come etc, you'd best send your booking cheque asap.

BTW, really enjoyed your performances at the Yorkshire do - was it you on the drums?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 26 May 12 - 05:31 AM

Hi, I have sent a couple of emails to Tony this week regarding booking camping and as yet I've had no reply... is this usual? I'm new to Mudcat so don't know the etiquet.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 May 12 - 05:20 AM

cheers mate it is a lovely area couple miles to the rugged coast..nice beach at Staithes and the local kids swim in the harbor I believe they have boat rides and fishing trips there too.
there are shops with all the usual things an art gallery and a craft/art collective type sales room in the old town.
there is also a coop or sainsbury or some such ,but it is only a small one so no the huge range of stuff you might want.
Whitby is made up with shops and not far to drive or catch the bus.
a few pubs etc.
not far from the North yorks moors and all that there is to do and see there either..