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. |
Subject: RE: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: GUEST Date: 30 May 07 - 08:23 AM refresh |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: GUEST,padgett Date: 23 May 07 - 05:52 AM Moor and Coast arent at Cleckheaton, but there is alternative onsite food I believe according to Jim Savile!! ray |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: muppitz Date: 22 May 07 - 05:14 PM Well, this clashes with Ely this year and Moor & Coast usually do both so I'm not sure which one I'll be at! muppitz x |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Lenny's mum (inactive) Date: 22 May 07 - 04:19 PM The campsite is on the Rugby Ground above and behind the athletics track and Princess Mary Playing Fields on the A638 Bradford Road, between The Swan traffic lights (A62) and Cleckheaton Town Hall. It is a large flat piece of land which has 24 hour security from Friday evening until Sunday evening. Toilets and water are provided. If you want a shower, they are available in the athletic block by the swimming pool. A mini bus will be running all weekend. The timings of the bus are usually 6.00 p.m. - midnight Friday. 9.00 a.m. Saturday - 1.30 a.m. Sunday and 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. Sunday. Don't forget the early booking date is 31 May (next week). |
Subject: 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival From: Lenny's mum (inactive) Date: 22 May 07 - 04:03 PM Only just over one week until the price goes up for Cleckheaton Folk Festival. Vin Garbutt, Demon Barber's Road Show, Cherish the Ladies, and many many more. Have you got your tickets yet, or have you volunteered for stewarding duties? Please see our website. www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org Janet |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: nutty Date: 22 May 07 - 01:43 PM PLEASE IGNORE PREVIOUS POST --- WRONG FESTIVAL Anyone wanting directions to Saddleworth???? |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: nutty Date: 22 May 07 - 01:40 PM The campsite is on the playing field at the end of Wellington Rd , Greenfield. SEE HERE If you put the map onto aerial it becomes very clear. There is a path that gives you a shortcut to the events. |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Pistachio Date: 22 May 07 - 01:16 PM Thanks for that 'information picture' Ray. H. |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: r.padgett Date: 22 May 07 - 12:53 PM The campsite is where it normally is and has stewards, basically it is a field behind the Leisure Centre about 5 mins walk to the Leisure Centre (quite large ) It is a 15 mins walk to the Town Centre from camp site but there is normally a bus ferrying to and from regularly Down hill walking back to the camp site at night if its nice Events usually take place in and around the Town Hall site and pubs in easy walking distance, even the large curry house is used and food can be bought there too The Whickham is usually used extensively for singarounds, boozing singing and accommodation and their Car Park is used for Dance displays which are great when the weather is good (usually is) The Music Room (trad music show room) is being used for workshops too this is near the car park in the town centre which I believe is now free of charge! Actually getting there can be difficult if no car and the bus service from Leeds or Bradford may be useful, but dont get on the horsedrawn one!! Train to Leeds should be used probably (Scoobydoo) Ray |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Pistachio Date: 22 May 07 - 12:42 PM The website doesn't seem to have directions to, or info on, the campsite! I will look again but any info would be helpful Thanks Hazel. x |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Alio Date: 22 May 07 - 11:32 AM I'll definitely be there - unlike Shepley which I missed cos I was in hospital again!!! I'm really looking forward to seeing Craig, Morgan and Robson - and the Zulu Nation of course (although I don't think I should get TOO excited!!) Ali |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Sugwash Date: 22 May 07 - 10:14 AM Don't miss the excellent Bruce M Baillie. |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Dave Hanson Date: 22 May 07 - 04:30 AM Where are all the sessions at ? it was a bit spoiled last year because of so many pubs showing feckin world cup football, so few sessions we drank one pub out of Taylors beer. eric |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: nutty Date: 22 May 07 - 03:10 AM Link to the website CLICK |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: folk1e Date: 21 May 07 - 08:25 PM Is there any camping available? |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: nutty Date: 21 May 07 - 06:01 AM Apparently Cleckheaton are still in need of Stewards. This is a great little festival so if you fancy coming , why not volunteer?? |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: HipflaskAndy Date: 21 May 07 - 04:23 AM Above states Duncan McFarlane Band Saturday aft in Town Hall... Yep - sure nuff. That'll be the 'acoustic' line-up of the band. I'm also down to do a guitar workshop on that day... more detail I'll post here when more time - off to the studio now! ....Attempting to have the new 'electric' band album finished in time for Clecky! The 'leccie' line-up of the band also at Clecky - last on in the evening at that huge Indian Restuarant along from the Town Hall. We're looking forward to that 'un! We remember how good the food was last time we were at CleckFest! Hugs to all - see ya - - cheers - Duncan (McFarlane)- aka HipflaskAndy! |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Linda Kelly Date: 20 May 07 - 04:28 PM yes mention the website by all means-but do you also realise how close it is to IKEA! |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Shantyfreak Date: 20 May 07 - 12:10 PM Thanks for the help Herga Kitty. Trust me to forget the date!! Scooby Doo--- As far as I can remember the railway stations in area Batley 2-3 miles Dewsbury 4-5 Bradford 5-6 Bus services from Bradford and from Dewsbury (and probably from Batley but I'm not sure) |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Herga Kitty Date: 20 May 07 - 10:41 AM It might have been helpful to mention that the festival is 6-8 July! Kitty |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Scooby Doo Date: 20 May 07 - 09:57 AM How far is it from a railway station Padgett. Scooby |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: r.padgett Date: 20 May 07 - 09:23 AM So are we Linda!! We a have plenty to sing between us and John Greaves has some gems! Ray Always like listening to Hissys new songs and you may also end up on the Yorkshire Garland Web site!! |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: GUEST,Mad Jock Date: 20 May 07 - 08:46 AM Martin Curtis is worth seeing for his crazy poems! Saw him at the Wee FOlk Club in Edinburgh. |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Linda Kelly Date: 20 May 07 - 08:06 AM you can if you run Padgett!! We (Hissyfit) are looking forward to it. |
Subject: RE: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: r.padgett Date: 20 May 07 - 08:02 AM Good un Jim! Well I will be there too with a Workshop featuring Steve Gardham and John Greaves and me under the banner of The Yorkshire Garland and our Web site and collecting It is a bit close to the workshop being run by Hissyfit, but cant be in 2 places at the same time! I think I am doing a Sunday session again as well Ray |
Subject: Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2007 From: Shantyfreak Date: 19 May 07 - 07:54 PM The festival season is back in full swing and plans are well under way for the 20th Cleckheaton Folk Festival, always a popular choice and not just with Yorkshire folkies. Things just keep getting better year after year and this year will be no exception. Right from the start there will be plenty for everybody. Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Vin Garbutt, whose pedigree is even longer than the festivals, will be holding a meet in the Town Hall as well as headlining the Friday evening concert at the Town Hall but there will be plenty of other good acts around. These include the up and coming folk rock band "Something Nasty in the Woodshed", The fine acapela trio of "Craig, Morgan & Robson" as well as many local artistes such as "Whitney Gin" After the Parade, Saturday sees the start of street entertainment with a mediaeval feel that culminates in competition for the Whickham Trophy amongst a host of dance sides. For the shoppers there is a French market and a craft market as well as all the usual Cleckeaton shops and stalls. With half-a-dozen concerts, 4 workshops, numerous specials and 2 meets as well as sessions and singarounds; all ages and tastes should be catered for. Fine artistes abound but Real Time and local group the Duncan McFarlane Band in the afternoon and Something Nasty and Craig, Morgan & Robson in the evening are the Town hall concert stars with The Demon Barber Roadshow rounding things off with their own late night concert. Sunday promises more of the same well tried mixture of meets, specials, singarounds and concerts with Ruth Fuga and Keith Powell and others at the Town Hall concert which ends with an extended piece from the best female Celtic group around, Cherish the Ladies. The finale of the weekend will be the concert in the Turnstile featuring a number of local artistes as well as the multi talented New-Zealand version of Eric Bogle better known as Martin Curtis, presided over by Joe Nicholson no mean singer himself and previous winner of the prestigious Traditional folk singer competition at Saltburne. For those who wish to take a more active part there will be the usual singaround and musicians sessions and, a new venture this year, a Poems and Pints session with a focus on the words rather than the music. Adding to the entertainment over the weekend will be amongst other items, Tai Chi sessions with Barry Lonsdale on Saturday and Sunday, a new guided walk on Sunday, Sylvia Needham on the life and works of Sydney Carter, and a series of special workshops in the new Music Room plus a variety of street performers including the mighty Zulu Nation. Of course I could not mention everyone who will be performing but a visit to the festival website at WWW.CLECKHEATONFOLKFESTIVAL.ORG will give you a full run down. ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION There is still chance up to the 31st of May to get reduced price tickets. Contact the website, or email info@cleckheatonfolkfestival.org Or write to Cleckheaton Folk Festival Office, 7 Listerdale, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6EN. Jim Saville |
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