Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 06:03 AM

It was a simple thing in the end

I'm still confused - in the end of what?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 08:49 AM

I sorted it last night. I will demonstrate to Ross next week.
Thanks for your help though. It was a simple thing in the end.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 07:55 AM

I'd forgotten about Cathy's question about chords etc. Can you explain it in more detail Cathy, then we might be able to help?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 06:29 AM

Hi Cathie - I think you were the first at work today

I was merrily driving through herds of deer in Woburn just before eight

I sometimes get the calculator mixed up with the keyboard and wonder why either isn't working

I'm measuring a new transformer installation and battery room today

Where's that beautiful PA - are you taking me down the pub today?

Cathy - no idea how you get to A from way out progression - you need help

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 05:25 AM

Sounds like you had a good one last night at the Bull.

'Twas a good session at our gaff too last night. There were so many people there I only got to do two songs (although I did play with the band too on several tunes). No Buddy Holly or Tom Jones this time though :-)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 03:47 AM

Cheers Scrump - February's always a tough time to get bums away from comfy chairs in front of televisions

I liked the Mastermind sketch where he answered the question after the question asked and the cocktail party sketches - some of the singalongs at the end were good with of course the one 'Brave Sir... ', with the repeating last line - sod off, sod off, sod off, so doff his hat

Many thanks to Derek, Yvonne, Rita, Geoff, Davina, another Geoff, Cathy, Bert, MK John, Tony, different Jeff, Keith, Sid, Fred, Eve and Pat

It twas an excellent evening of song and tunes (did we really sing the wild rover?)

Let's all do it again in March

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 03:38 AM

Morning Wednesday nighters everywhere.


Was I the first one at work - 7.50 am, listening to my 'serenity' cd by 8 ?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 11:43 AM

Yes, it was "Sorry", Ross. I didn't think much of the programme, but for some reason that catchphrase (said by RC's 'dad' in the programme) seems to have caught on.

I used to like bits of the Two Ronnies, though, especially the fake 'news' items. And some of the musical items were good (see other Mudcat threads for these). And of course sketches like the famous "Four Candles".

Not sure I understand the musical problem Cathy - to get from C to Am?

Drinking while playing guitar? That would be a dream come true. That's the one downside of playing guitar - you can't drink while doing it. Well, I can't anyway, as I need both hands for playing. I guess I could rig up a pipe to suck the beer through. Hmmm...

Maybe I should take up a one-handed instrument like the shakey egg.

But singing is another problem. How to drink while doing that? That's the real poser.

We've got our session tonight too - hope yours goes well.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:43 AM

actually - i will just go c chord, then sneak in a open b string and then I can sing the A.

Sometimes sitting with my guitar at the computer, I use the mouse to strum by mistake.

I can multi task really. I have a drink in the other hand.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:36 AM

Thanks

Can't stand Ronnie Corbett.



Now - who knows how I can move from a CDBmC chord sequence into start playing Am and singing an A note . ir's hard. preferably no susses, just notes?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:31 AM

Okay; can't resist - It was 'Sorry' starring Ronnie Corbett - late 70's ealy 80's

Wasn't he Timothy Lumsden the librarian

The sit com where Mummy ruled the roost

Daddy had retired but wasn't allowed in the house during the day

No dentist comment at this time but I did go to college with a chap called Phil McCavity

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:21 AM

So it's 3 month check up now at the dentists Scrump?

Aye, that's right Cathy - better get 'em checked regularly, you can't be too careful with your teeth, can you? :-)

You're wrong about "Language Timothy" - maybe Ross knows though. I'll leave it for him to answer :-)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:11 AM

I bet Ross knows about 'Language Timothy' - was he something to do with Tommy Trinder or another comic. 'oooooohh mother' type of humour. .....Handley? My brain is trying to tell me something. pass.

So it's 3 month check up now at the dentists Scrump?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 09:58 AM

I've broken me pluckin' nails

I say Cathy, there's no need for that kind of language. I would have said "Language, Timothy!" but for the fact that (a) your name isn't Timothy and (b) no-one would know what the heck I was talking about.

Tamazepan - is that what you get in Christmas cakes?

Sorry to hear about all the dental disasters. I'm a coward when it comes to dentists (especially the dreaded drill... aiiiieeeeeeeee!), and I've sometimes gone for years at a time without going to them. I use the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" principle when it comes to me teeth - but I was forced to go when I broke some last year at a barn dance gig when I crunched some cracking crackling from the hog roast. Luckily my new dentist is a very pleasant young blonde lady who makes the dreaded experience more pleasant that it would otherwise be. Not that her gender, age or hair colour have anything to do with it, of course. It's just that she has a nice chairside manner :-)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 09:43 AM

Sorry to hear your bad news PA. I bet you are a strong support for Lucy.



See you at The Bull tonight Ross and all. I've broken me pluckin' nails - I should keep off the housework.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 04:20 AM

Hi PA - I was very sad to read your thread

Some things in life can be quite impossible to comprehend and come to terms with

Chin up (if possible) and todays another sunrise

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 03:33 AM

Morning boys and girls. Sittin at me desk with a house brick in my cheek - or at least thats what it feels like. No pain from the actual filling just from having my mouth stretched to three times its size. My dentist said it was the most awkward one he's ever done. Top back tooth, and apparantely I have a very small mouth - husband does not agree.
However for the sad part, this time last week we rushed down the M5 and M50 at 7 in the morning to take my best friends horse to the horsie hospital for emergency surgery. Maggie the horse was in theatre for 4 hours and had 8 ft of intestine removed. After a week of hoping and praying that everything would be OK, yesterday afternoon Mags had decided she'd had enough and laydown. The vets gave my friend Lucy the call and she drove down to Tewkesbury to sit with her horse while they put her to sleep. Maggie was a beautiful white Connemara aged 15 and Lucy had owned her all her life. We're all very sad, and my silly old horse Red is wondering where his 'wife' has gone. Red and Maggie had been together for at least 12 years. Sorry to depress you all, I will be quiet today.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 06:21 PM

post 99 - I have never known much about my root canal fillings. I didn't realise that was what was happening around me. I take 3 Tamazepan tablets, as many numbing injections as the dentist wants to use up, twilight dream through the whole procedure, then sit up, crack stupid jokes to the poor dental nurse like I am drunk, walk perfectly well down 3 flights of stairs, get a lift home from hubby saying yes to whatever he wants to spend on fishing trips and equipment, sleep, wake up with a cracking headache, drink water and have boiled egg and marmite poppets, go back to bed and the next day all is 100 percent fine.

How was it for you PA?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 06:09 PM

98 - sorry forgot punctuation
add ?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 06:08 PM

97 - WLTM - I thought it was
Folkies - Why Learn The Music

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 11:27 AM

Hi PA - I hope you are well - a better youin fact

Piece of cake wasn't it

WLTM - 'Would like to meet' - when I first saw it I thought it meant 'With lots of time and money'

Doh!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 11:15 AM

folkie WLTM - I know that one now Ross.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 07:21 AM

Yes Cathy, I believe we will be at the Bucks Head on Saturday 17th March, playing tunes and singing songs between drinking pints of Guinness :-)

Yes, I thought someone mentioned putting a video of Sunday's gig on Youtube, but I wasn't sure if that was a joke or not (it would be rather long). I was hoping they would put it onto a DVD that we could buy. Maybe they were just recording it for their own use though (i.e. Maureen and Keiron)?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 07:07 AM

THANKS ROSS YOU'VE FILLED ME WITH CONFIDENCE !!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 05:52 AM

Commiserations PA. Dentists are nightmare scenarios.

WLTM? what's that Ross. I give up so easily at times.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 05:40 AM

Tooth hurty

Depends on what they are doing

If they are doing root canal work it normally involves removing all the nerve endings within the tooth, so if you have further problems there is no pain

I've had loads taken out, so when my fillings fall to bits, which they often do, I don't get any pain

It's not too painful if they numb the gums properly

It can get a bit physical as they manipulate the drills to the mine face - the dentist normally has to stand on the chair arm with the Nurse supporting his crutch and a simple pulley from the ceiling bears the weight

Toffee is a no no anyway - what about your figure?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 04:56 AM

Morning Campers.

I'm going to the dentist today. I have to have a root canal something or other. Whats one of those. Will I be able to eat toffee after. Had to go the Dental hospital in Brum on Saturday morning where they took x rays and tutted alot. I have a collapsed filling and a crack. I tried to make an appointment with my dentist yesterday but they only have two emergency appointments per week, one today and one friday. When I asked yesterday if i could make the appointment for today she said no I had to call on the 'emergency appointment day' for an emergency appointment. There are no emergencies on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - or Saturdays and Sundays - everyone has perfect teeth on those days. My appointment is at 2.30 I didnt get the joke till after everyone in the office.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 04:20 AM

Hi Cathy - Yes, in theory it is possible for Bert to be attacked by the Winkwell killer ducks

They would have to swim up to Leighton Buzzard where the river Ouzel feeds the canal, switch to the river and then swim down to the River Ouse north of Milton Keynes, then swim down river via Bedford/Pizza Hut to Bert's steamer anchored in St Neots Bay

Or they could fly, using Ryan Airs, Winkwell to St Neots daily shuttle

Did you know Anglo Saxons where only called that because they where Saxons from Germany living in England - They hated anglos and wouldn't even have sex with them - some historians reckoned they invited apartheid - but who knows?

How do you find out if ones life is out of tune - folkie WLTM

It's Barton Folk this Wednesday - 28th Bebludy

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 02:31 PM

What a long day. 3 octaves at least.

Thanks for the update Scrump - my computer says St Patrick's night is a Saturday, so no clash with Barton there.

Did I hear someone say they would post the video of Sunday at Hitchin on U tube? I can't even find George Papavgeris on there.

Ross - I don't know anything about a wiggly worm. I know even less about the geography of canals. I was fearing a Geography lesson when I logged on. Thanks for not highlighting my ignorance.

I was trying to find out about Anglo-Saxons today - seems deadly boring.

'Don't know much about History,
Don't know much Geography'

la la la

I fear running off round the world, carrying bags, drinks and tennis balls isn't going to move you up a key in the slightest. Think of the Killer Sharks. Or could this be a prelude to a World Tour?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 08:38 AM

Hi Cathy, Ross and all of you

The JC gig (oops, that's Johnny Cash, not that other famous person with the same initials you mentioned at Hitchin, Cathy) at Wymondley turned out to be great fun. Angela (a Baldock regular) and some friends turned up to celebrate her birthday, and later in the evening we ended up playing stuff by Buddy Holly, Elvis and even Tom Jones, at their request! I'm not sure how it happened, and we didn't know most of the words but that didn't seem to matter. Everyone had a good time which was the main thing. We (Tam Lin) have a gig there on St Patrick's night 17th March. I'm not sure who's on between now and then, but if I find out I'll let you know.

Our Sat JC gig went OK, but the pub wasn't particularly busy. Not quite so enjoyable as Friday's but OK.

Yes, we saw you last night Cathy but didn't manage to speak to you. I agree, it went more quickly than any other evening there I can remember. What a fab performance from them all - individually, in various combinations, and as a group. Difficult to imagine a better evening than that!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 08:10 AM

Hss Bert got a wiggly worm?

My life is a bit E flat!

Anybody want a chaperon for a round the world cruise?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 07:51 AM

Killer ducks!!! Wow!!

I hope they're not heading up towards chez Bertie on his boat. Although I can picture him with shotgun and hat - Elmer Fudd style.

Life's in the key of C

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 06:35 AM

Hi Caramel Cathy

How's life this sunny Monday

The Folkaholics frolics at the Three Horseshoes went well

Many thanks to Nick Male and company and John Dun with dropped D

The swim was cancelled due to killer ducks

I suppose we didn't come up to Hitchin's night of the stars?

How was Johnny Cash - the legend continues?

It's Barton folk this Wednesday - come and waggle your doodley

40 years - crikey

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 07:33 PM

Hi Musical Marshmellows

I am sorry to have missed you Scrump on Friday. Do post again another time that you are gigging at Wymondley - it is very near me.

As for the Folkaholics - I hope you took some pictures of the swimming. Did you use the camper van like a Victorian bathing hut-thing? Was Jasper Carrott there on his way to make a surprise appearance at Hitchin Folk Club tonight? After a few jokes, he went and joined the audience apparently.   It was a lovely celebration night for Maureen who has run the club for 40 years. Chris and Kelly While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson and Christine Collister appeared. Simply excellent - the evening wizzed by. What did you think Scrump? You could be the musical reporter today if you like.

So - last question - who would be a suitable surprise guest at Barton when we celebrate Ross running the club for 40 years? Discuss.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 07:37 AM

Blimey - well I never did?

It's the Folkaholics again this afternoon at the three horseshoes in Winkwell - North of Treacle Bumpstead (Hemel) - 25th

From 4pm to 6.30 approx

Come along and sing off your dinner

And then join us for a swim in the canal

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 24 Feb 07 - 03:34 AM

Thank you Martin - that's very kind of you.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 23 Feb 07 - 12:15 PM

Cheers Cathy. There will always be room for you in my camper.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 23 Feb 07 - 04:02 AM

Glad everyone's gigs have gone well, and pleased to hear George is still spreading himself about a bit and getting better known.

Apologies for mentioning this, if it clashes with any other gigs I've forgotten about, but Alan and I will be doing a gig at the Bucks Head, Little Wymondley, tonight, starting at 8:30 (we'll probably do a few different things first for about half an hour, before the legendary Johnny Cash makes an appearance).

We will be doing a very similar gig tomorrow night at the Wheatsheaf, Eaton Socon (I believe that's near St Neots, up the A1).

Both events are, naturally, free. So if anyone has nowt better to do and is near either event, please drop in and say hello.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 23 Feb 07 - 03:34 AM

Morning All
George was brilliant, absolutely bloody brilliant. The room was full and I'm just about to message him to thank him for a great night. Did a song about the last nail maker in Bromsgrove, Charlie Troth, which of course went down very well with the locals. Bromsgrove was of course the centre of the nail making industry, the actual saying was that Bromsgrove made the nails that held the world together. There history lesson over for the day. Have a good one.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 08:24 PM

Hi there.

PA - I hope you enjoyed George.
I went to Winkwell to hear the Folkaholics and Dave. They were on form as usual.

Then the flippin slip road onto the motorway was closed and the diversion seemed to be sending me back to the pub again. I had visions of knocking on Martin's camper van window and asking for a bed for the night.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 11:21 AM

No pub - that's disgraceful - go on strike/call red Ken

I've measured lots today in external boundary walls and garages!!!!

Ahhh - the frog - the little indent in the top of the brick

The ageless arguement - do you lay it upwards or downwards

Nobody knows?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 10:50 AM

Hi Ross, pub was on hold today, arranging travel for my worldwide engineers.
How many bricks did you measure - I've learned what a frog is.
We will be very gentle with George, we keep underware chucking for the Rugby team.
I've got me hand on me marbles as we speak !!!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 09:55 AM

Hi there - how was the pub today PA?

I'm measuring brickwork today

Be careful with George tonight - he has allergies so don't throw any cotton bras or knickers at him

Only silk will do!

Keep an eye on your marbles!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 04:11 AM

Hi Ross and All Ross's jolly mates. We've got George tonight. Yippeeeee!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 03:39 AM

OOooooo - PA - you are awful, but I like you

PM me your address and I'll send you one of my CD's with all my greatest hits completely free

Cheers to everyone last night - it was a great jam - Cathy amplified personified

It's the Folkaholics tonight (22nd) at the Three Horseshoes in Winkwell - A41 north of Hemel Hempstead

Come and sing along to all your old folk favourites

And again Sunday afternoon - 4pm to 6pm (25th)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 08:37 AM

Yeh they only want big ones !!! HHHHHAAAAAAA

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 03:44 AM

That's shocking PA

Your youth and beauty are known throughout the folk world

Are the old Cock birds safe?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 11:12 AM

Just received the following text from a 'friend'

'ITS OK YOUR SAFE, BERNARD MATTHEWS IS ONLY KILLING YOUNG BIRDS WITH FIRM BREASTS'

Thats ex-friend I think matie !!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 07:59 AM

Better than that mega stadium band Tam Lin and those dizzying soaring fiddles and driving guitar and sumptuous deep toned vocals and Las Vegas razzmatazz? - I don't rightly know

Perhaps it was a JCB that emerged from the road re-surfacing?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 06:27 AM

Thanks Ross, I think you're right - they're from Snawbuns I believe? Ooerr, they're probably better than us, you've got me worried now :-O

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 05:46 AM

Depends where she is I suppose (I think there's a joke in that). Perhaps she's submerged with JB?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 05:36 AM

I think the Orange Tree has Na Mara as support tomorrow

Brilliant support from St Albans - we've had em up the function room

Rob Johnson is on at Bedford - the best songwriter the hoi polloi have never heard of - 21st

Mike Gibson is in support with fellow convicts from Warwick University

PA - I haven't seen the lock keepers daughter - is she local?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 05:04 AM

Well, I would mention that I'll be at the Baldock one tomorrow (21st) at any rate, because Tam Lin are on at the Orange Tree, Baldock, this Wednesday (21st) (with support from a duo I think, but I don't know who they are). But modesty forbids, so I won't :D

But I hope it's OK to mention that Alan and I will be doing two 'Johnny Cash' gigs this Friday and Saturday:

- Friday 23rd at the Bucks Head, Little Wymondley (free entry)
- Saturday 24th at the Wheatsheaf, Eaton Socon (up the A1 near St Neots) - also free entry.

If anyone comes along to any of these events, it would be nice to meet you, so please say hello.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 04:41 AM

My dog once tried to jump across the lay-by type thingy at the side of the canal at Tardebigge Locks, didn't quite make it and did a 'tom and jerry' type stunt sliding down the wall in slow-motion into the water. You should read 'The Lock-keepers Daughter' cant remember her name now, wonderful story about growing up on the canal, even more interesting for us up here cos she lived at Tardebigge.

Sorry I thought Cathie said 'resurfaced' thought she was taking about road works not JB. Maybe he has been resurfaced.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 04:26 AM

Hi PA - oo arrr - I spent a lot of time on the canal in my youth

I've fallen in it. paddled in it, piddled in it, caught tiddlers in it, broken down on it, got drunk by it and on it, had picnics by it, kicked balls in it and generally caused mayhem with it

Where is JB and what did he emerge from?

It's open mic at the Bull in Barton tomorrow - Wednesday - 21st

Normally a mix of morris tunes and heavy metal guitar

Also the 21st - Some brilliant things on at Bedford Folk club (Daleys) and Baldock Folk Club (Orange Tree) but I'm not going to tell you all; cos I can't go

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 02:37 AM

morning - sorry impulsive comment above from very tired person last night. delete.


back to rugby training, muddy kits and stinky body armour - all best from afar PA.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 04:48 PM

Hot news
JB surfaced

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 11:00 AM

Gosh Ross you do know a lot about canals. You could be the wet equivalent of the AA route planner.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:52 AM

Sorry - that should be between Luton & Bedford

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:51 AM

Hi man in boat

We are on the A6 between Luton & Dunstable

A bit far from the grand union canal in Bedfordshire

Nearest run - leighton Buzzard to Milton Keynes

We have a session at the Three Horseshoes, Winkwell this Thursday Evening and Sunday Afternoon if you are coming down south to Hertfordshire

The pub is on the grand union by the swing bridge just north of Hemel Hempstead

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:40 AM

Hi Cathie its Bromsgrove in leafy Worcestershire. A little too far perhaps, unless you got a coach party together or pile into the back of George's car. Its at the rugby club so if you don't fancy the music you can watch the training!! very distracting.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:31 AM

where is the bull at barton-in-mud,Beds. MAN ON BOAT NORTHANTS

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:18 AM

Hi
Where is your club PA?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 10:00 AM

Afternoon all.

We have George at our club this Thursday. Just thought you'd like to know.

Looking forward to seeing and hearing you George.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 05:37 AM

Hi Cathy - yes, it all went very well at Hitchin - it was in the market square

Lots of activity and a childrens ride with ducks, giraffes, fire engines etc - we were tempted to sing on the ride

We were squeezed a bit by the jazz band and an opera singer but we managed to do half an hour in the sunshine between 1pm and 2pm

It was a lovely day - I was sitting in the sunshine in me jumper (plus trousers)

A couple of beers afterwards at the Sunrunner

I was saddened to hear that Steph from the Blue Anchor sessions had died just before Christmas - I liked her and her poems a lot

Life passes us by sometimes

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 04:52 PM

Sorry PA, as I am standing buttering yet another hot cross bun and wondering why I am eating this, a thought has just come into my head - that I need to explain that Rhythyms of the World is a festival that takes place every summer in Hitchin. Crowds mill about and stages are set up around and about the town. One place where you can listen to performers, is........ you've guessed it......... Hitchin market square.

BTW I don't have any folkie long skirts, but I do have a Rhythyms of the World long black swaying skirt fit for purpose. It's well-known among female friends.

Fashion Correspondant (in another life)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 03:33 PM

So how did the Folkaholics Frolics go in Hitchin. It was a beautiful day on the M25. Sorry I couldn't get there.

I bet it was like Rhythyms of the Bull.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 05:53 AM

Is that a good bah?

See you soon

There's a good one at the Rose & Crown in St Albans tomorrow night

I saw Chris Flegg at the Cricketers in Redbourn last Thursday

He is in good form

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 11:05 AM

Bah, I thought it was next week you were there for a minute Ross, but not for over a month. I think Tam Lin (us) is the main guest next week at the Orange Tree. I can't remember who the guest is on 21st March. I'm doing support on 7th I think (?). No doubt Alan will remind me in time (I hope) :-)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 08:39 AM

And I can provide signed photos - £3 each.
Discount for bulk.

BOGOF not applicable

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 08:12 AM

Hi - no, it's not a royal wee

Martin Dent (accordion/guitar/vocals), Derek Girvan (whistles/flute/bodhran/vocals) and me make up the Folkholics

We've been playing together off and on for the last four years and there have been other members that have joined in at times

We've started singalongs at a pub in Winkwell twice a month and play the odd gig

I think we're coming to the Orange Tree on the 21st March for a spot

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 07:29 AM

I'm not sure Ross, but Mrs Scrump might know. I'll ask her and report back. They usually do have a pancake race, but whether it's on Saturday or Tuesday I don't know. I thought they had it on Tuesday though.

When you say 'we' Ross, who's that - are you playing in a band or what?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 06:00 AM

No - it's the Donkey Support Agency

I thought your posts were excellent PA - take a lunch break down the pub - does crime really pay (and if so -what are the hours)?

I'm measuring radon barriers/trestle runs and damp proof courses today

Not easy, as I'm tired

Scrump - not sure what it's about Saturday but we are performing alongside a jazz band - is there a pancake tossing do dah/or race in Hitchin market square Saturday?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 05:37 AM

Did anyone notice in my last post I had all the right words but in a kind of random order? Yee Gods! Paid get I this for.!!

No Ross the crime wave is what we get when the chaps on their way to be banged up in Blakenhurst skip out of the back door of the Securicor van while it goes through our village.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 05:35 AM

Donkey Salvation Army?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 05:12 AM

Ah - Nessie - I never meant to hurt you

It's just I need some time and space to find meself

Oo - what's that?

I suppose I'll be getting a letter from the DSA next

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 05:12 AM

Oh and Scrump, still no sign of the police. Obviously kidnapping is not high West Mercia's their list of jobs !! I'll go back to parking one wheel on the pavement outside me own house!

Ooerr, I wouldn't risk that, PA - that's definitely on their list :-)

And then Hitchin Market Square Saturday lunch time - something to do with Shrove Tuesday (bet that's confused you all)

What's the event, Ross? I might come along if I get a chance (and when is Pancake Day, next week?)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: GUEST,Nessie
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 04:55 AM

Ee-or

You're so fickle Ross

Ee-or

Hey Ho away we go, ridin' on a .........

OK mechanical cousin

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 04:47 AM

Luckily - it was just send money or Nessie gets it

I don't think I could possibly live in a donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth (even though she looked quite pretty in the publicity shot)

Crime wave in Worcestershire - isn't that the Severn bore?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 04:42 AM

Oh and Scrump, still no sign of the police. Obviously kidnapping is not high West Mercia's their list of jobs !! I'll go back to parking one wheel on the pavement outside me own house!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 04:31 AM

Ross what was the donkey begging you to do?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 03:56 AM

Good show Johnny baby - we missed you last night

Actually, we missed a lot of people last night - something to do with Valentines Day

And I got a begging letter from a donkey called Nessie

Many thanks to Bert, Pat, Cathy, Carlos, Bill, Lorna, Rita, Jessie, Cathy, Derek, Claire, Keith, Eve, Leona and Bob

First prize to Rita and her dodgy legs who never stopped laughing

Hopefully I'll be singing tonight at Redbourn, the Cricketers with the Folkaholics

And then Hitchin Market Square Saturday lunch time - something to do with Shrove Tuesday (bet that's confused you all)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: GUEST,hitchin john
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:07 AM

Hi

won't be there tonight as I have another engagement.

Hope it goes well. Should be there next week.

Cathie

New job is going OK - Bit quiet to start.

Lots of standard operarting procedures to read

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:29 AM

Morning World

I am glad you liked the photos Ross. If I had sent the video clip of the surfers, it sounds like Biggleswade could have been under siege!
( if that's how you say it ) . Lesson learnt.

I am off to Lewisham today - it' s all compass points from Stevenage this week. Not sure whether I can make it tonight - will try - I need to find my weekly anchor point in this turbulent world.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 03:51 AM

Hi Cathy - received - what beautiful photographs of the sea

Happy Valentines day to all the world

It's Barton Folk/Acoustic/Roots tonight

All welcome to come along and play/sing/listen

Starting 8:30ish in the Funktion room

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 11:04 AM

Oh Sorry Ross - just delete the email - I will send it again another day. A broad band day.

I have been to Cheltenham today. Sunny.

I have M25itis

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 10:47 AM

No - Hot Fuzz!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:49 AM

Oh Shit !

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:47 AM

Don't panic, PA, I just phoned your local police station. They said they'll send an armed response unit round within the next 30 minutes (as soon as they've finished their card game and tea break).

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:34 AM

Sorry no Disney characters, but plenty of jokers. Patsy Palmer (Bianca from EastEnders) actually said she fell asleep at one point and sat writing poems on another occassion. The one I'm most impressed with is the bass guitarist from Blur. He's really got his thinking head on.

Whats the shuttleworth collection, a collection of shuttlecocks? What do they grow in a Swiss garden, gnomes or cheese. Oh and Mexican sandwich makers. Is that a sandwich maker from Mexico, or an ordinary sandwich maker which produces mexican sandwiches? You lead a very exotic life over in Bedfordshire.

Can you tell my directors are at a board meeting in Portugal?

We just had a brill idea, we're going to put a sign in the office window saying that we're being held hostage. See how long it takes a passerbye to notice.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:11 AM

Hi PA - yes, we have an aerodrome at Old Warden and the Shuttleworth Collection with lots of bi-planes and would be Biggles - they have air shows in the summer; and there's lots of tea and cake and ladies in big hats saying 'up the Biggleswade' and a Swiss Garden where Mexican sandwich makers breed

Talking about difficulties with grasping reality from fiction - I think I'd struggle with the Verdict

Are there any Disney characters on the Jury - Donald Duck?

I bet Cathy's watching it - Cathy; you've clogged up me email with photos and I can't read all me other emails until I get on Broadband tomorrow - Grrrrrrrrrr - I'm on a dinosaur line today

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 05:43 AM

I think Biggleswade is a brill name. Do the residents wear goggles, flying jackets, and resemble Eric Morcambe with his sticking out scarf.
(Only people of a certain age will have any clue what I'm taking about.)

Verdict - the jury is made up of 'well known' people, the barristers are genuine as is the judge and the court officials. The courtroom is also genuine, the only actors are the girls accusing the footballers of rape, and the footballers. Its being filmed as a real court case, and following the lines of a genuine case. I'm not sure if its good viewing, but its certainly interesting if you've never been in a court at all, just to see how things work.
The jury are filmed in their room debating the case, as a jury would, and its interesting to hear their opinions changing with each piece of evidence they get. (except Stan Collymore, who decided she was a slapper and got what she deserved, from day one). The problem is with these things, once you start watching its becomes quite adictive. Tonight and tomorrow to go.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 05:08 AM

No, I'm not watching the Verdict - is that the thing with Jeffrey Archer in it being a juror?

Are convicted criminals allowed to serve on a jury?

I agree with you too Ross :-)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 04:56 AM

It's very sunny here in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire this morning

Clear sky

No, I'm not watching the Verdict - is that the thing with Jeffrey Archer in it being a juror?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 04:46 AM

Bournemouth sounded fantastic, highly recommended.

Anyone watching The Verdict? Stan is looking worried.

Brill sunny day in Worcestershire.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 03:59 AM

Is that the answer to the meaning of life? - I thought it was 42

How did Hamlet know Yorak used to wear a wig

Toupee or not toupee - that is the question

I agree with Scrump

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 12 Feb 07 - 04:42 PM

Bournemouth was a good day, especially on the beach - exhilarating walk, sunny weather and the sound of crashing waves - what life is all about.

surfers by the pier, amusements still take 2p coins,

no paddling

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 12 Feb 07 - 10:21 AM

You know when the brain police tell you not to go out unless its essential - what exactly is your interpretation of that...???

My interpretation of that is, if there's a folk session on, or if you've run out of ale :-)

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 12 Feb 07 - 10:14 AM

Hi there snowballers !! Yes Worcestershire was quite dramatic last week but its all gone now. Ha 5 mins of fame indeed.

It was all very glam got me diamante wellies and me best shovel out, hair and make up done and did some dramatic sliding just in case we got noticed. Then husband told me to get of the sledge and let the kids have a go. Village got almost cut off by abandond cars one of which belonged to the husband had to tow him back down the road to the house. All very embarrasing.

You know when the brain police tell you not to go out unless its essential - what exactly is your interpretation of that, does it mean going to visit auntie, or a trip to the dump, or actually going to work? I'm never sure if you're supposed to be in or out ???

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 12 Feb 07 - 06:05 AM

Morning back Mam and one and all

How was Bournemouth - did you go for a paddle?

It's a folk week this Wednesday at the Bull

All welcome

I was thinking of you last week PA - I saw Worcestershire on the News lots of times

It must have been hard getting about with all those TV crews filming you

Did you glam up and remember your shovel?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 12 Feb 07 - 02:16 AM

Morning all

I am off to sunny Bournemouth today to post all my Valentine's cards from a secret location. Be ready postmen.

Do you need a licence to go busking along the seafront?

Good luck in your new job today John.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 08:42 AM

No, it's named after the actress Felicity Kendal (former Liverpool player-manager) of course :D

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 07:52 AM

Hi - sorry for the silence

I've been one of those wimps who hasn't been outside for two days

Cheers to everyone for Wednesday - Hitchin John, Steve, Tony, Cathy, Keith and Bob - small in number but a nice evening

Cheers Unicorn Man - I'll be there tonight as discussed - friday

Well done Hitchin John and PA and Scrump and Cathy - You've all done very well

Is Kendal cake named after Howard - the former Everton footballer and hard man?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:14 AM

Gosh Scrump you really know loads of important stuff. Personally I'd rather have a mars bar, but cant cos choc gives me migraine. So, I take me migraine stuff and then have the choc - usually works OK! Careful on those slippery bits.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 04:06 AM

Isnt KMC what you take on long cold journeys in frozen temperatures? Dont know what you're supposed to do with it? eat it? rub it on your cold bits or stuff it in your boots - someone at work mentioned it. Thought I'd just pass the advice for those venturing out in these very dangerous conditions.

Oh the snow? its all gone!

There's plenty round where I live (N Herts). The roads seem mostly OK now though, apart from where I live where they were still treacherously slippery this morning.

As for KMC, I suppose you could try rubbing it on your cold bits (ooerr missus!) or stuff it in your boots, but it probably wouldn't do you much good. It's a sort of sugary peppermint stuff, that you eat. It comes in bars a bit like bars of chocolate - in fact you can get the chocolate covered version, which is much nicer (slurp!). I think it was taken by climbers in the Lake District (and further afield, like Everest!) as part of their emergency rations, for energy (from the sugar content, mainly).

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 09 Feb 07 - 03:34 AM

Isnt KMC what you take on long cold journeys in frozen temperatures? Dont know what you're supposed to do with it? eat it? rub it on your cold bits or stuff it in your boots - someone at work mentioned it. Thought I'd just pass the advice for those venturing out in these very dangerous conditions.

Oh the snow? its all gone!

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 12:17 PM

Cathy you did not mention struggling POSTMEN in your report. And PA Kendal Mint cake? No fear. Ross cu as planed at our secret meetin place 8 til 10. Top Man.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: GUEST,Hitchin John
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 07:48 AM

Hi

Got to Luton without too much difficulty - not even impeded by the recovery of a van staddling the crash barrier on the hill between Hitchin nd Luton.

Still snowing at midday - not too had though.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:40 AM

The view of the carpark from the office is snowy lumps (cars) its really thick snow and all the car tracks are now covered.   

Kendal Mint Cake anyone?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:32 AM

And it's snowing on and off in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Children are sledging, buses are ploughing on and being very patient. The learner drivers, usually in threes down my road, seem to have disappeared.

The weather girls are delighted and relieved that their forecast has come true.

Nobody seemed to think they were going to work today at The Bull last night.

To sum up there are three camps of opinion - the goback to beds, the excited about making snowmen enthusiasts, and the 'it wasn't like this when I was a child, I walked 3 miles to school in two feet of snow' voice.

Take care PA getting home and remember - wrap up warm, take a shovel, drive slowly, comfort blanket, etc etc. We news people have to tell the public this information because people NEED us and they can't think for themselves.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: The PA
Date: 08 Feb 07 - 03:24 AM

Greetings from snowy Worcestershire.

Getting on for a good 6 inches of snow and more forcast. Took me 35 mins to do 2 miles, husband has done his usual 80 miles to JBC and it took him 10 mins longer than usual.!!! But I think I may get home faster than him. Take care all if you're out in the weather. And now back to Cathie in the news room.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Cathie
Date: 07 Feb 07 - 11:25 AM

Wednesday at last.

It's one of those eclectic anything goes tonight at The Bull. I will be.

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 11:19 AM

Cheers Scrump - You've obviously had experiences

What's wrong with singing the Wild Rover in Waltz time with shaky egg accompaniment

Surely, the folk traditionalists do it in cupboards clandestinely?

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Scrump
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 11:07 AM

The Folk Police? Look out, here they come! I can hear their bells rattling on their uniforms.

"'Ello, 'ello, 'ello - what's goin' on 'ere-i-o? Folderiddleido and dumble down day."

"Er... nothing, Constable..."

"Bold Constable"

"Sorry, Bold Constable - I..."

"Is this your h'instrument? Is that a h'electrical guitar? Whack fol the daddy-o."

"Well, it's electro-acoustic, actually, I..."

"So, it's h'electric - not a proper folk guitar then. Do you realise that's an offence? I must ask you to accompany me to the gallows on yonder hill. Right fal der al der day".

Subject: RE: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 10:32 AM

There is a session tonight at the King Harry in St Albans - 6th

Songs/Tunes/Poems around the round

First Tuesday of each month

It's a nice crowd of people - very few folk police

Subject: Feb 07 at the Bull, Barton-in-mud, Beds
From: Ross
Date: 05 Feb 07 - 10:14 AM

Hi everyone - Happy February

Sessions for February

Folk etc. - Wednesday the 14th & 28th February

Open workshop/jam etc. - Wednesday the 7th & 21st February

Everyone welcome to come along & join in - we now operate in the function room - so no background noise/people walking through the session - function room has it's own bar & toilets/non smoking room

Still completely free - just buy yourself a drink
Other things on:

Mondays – Herga at the Pinner Green Social Club, Rickmansworth Road, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3TJ
Mondays – Tudor Folk Club – The Whitehill Centre, Chesham
Tuesdays – Run of the Mill session – now King Harry pub, St Albans – 6th February
Tuesdays – The Globe, Dunstable
Wednesdays – The Orange Tree, Baldock – Baldock & Letchworth folk club
Wednesdays – Hertford somewhere on odd dates – see Mudcat threads
Wednesdays – The Fox, Pirton – 2nd Wednesday of month
Wednesdays – Bedford Folk Club – Daley's Club in Kempston
Thursdays – Redbourn Folk Club – The Cricketers
Thursdays – Rose & Crown, St Michaels, St Albans
Thursday - Shed behind the Sportsman pub in Croxley Green, 1st thursday
Thursday - Last Thursday evening - Folkaholics singalong - three horseshoes, Winkwell, Hemel Hempstead (22nd)
Friday – Bucks Head, Little Wymondly – last friday concert
Friday – Hitchin town hall – last friday dance/ceilidh
Sunday – St Albans Rose & Crown – 2nd Sunday in the month - Alison's crowd & special guest
Sunday - 3rd Sunday John Breeze's Windward Folk Experience
Sunday - last afternoon - Folkaholics singalong - three horseshoes, Winkwell, Hemel Hempstead (25th)
      
Web site is here - http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk