Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two

Subject: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 22 Apr 07 - 07:17 PM

This years Holmfirth Festival of Folk will be held on 11th, 12th, and 13th May 2007.

There will be lots going on again, including concerts by Chumbawamba, The John Richards Band, Kate Bramley, Emily Druce, Gordon Tyrrall , Brian Peters , The Red Parrots and many many more.
Workshops for all ages, a family Ceilidh led by the Good Egg Band and lots of Morris sides (including the famous Britannia Coconut Dancers from Bacup) are all adding to this great weekend of talent and fun.

Holmfirth, heart of Last of the Summer Wine Country, will also be vibrant and entertaining with the usual lively musician sessions and sing-arounds found in the many pubs and hotels etc throughout the weekend.
Local and nearly local bands; Old Man Pie, The Travelling Billberets and Free Sandwiches will doing their stuff and The Shellback Chorus will be filling the streets and venues with their powerful harmonies.

This is a real village festival amongst some of the most stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Pennines .
The fact that it is village based means that everything (including camping) is only a short stroll away.
The abundance of excellent pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants, take-aways, shops, B&Bs, and of course the festival concert venues etc makes this a very convenient, convivial and easy going festival with a really great friendly atmosphere.

For more details please note:

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.holmfirthfestivalfofolk.co.uk

Phone: Tourist Information Office 01484 222444

To join the festival team contact Jenny on 01484 687319

Just updating Soldier boys first post

To read Holmfirth Festival of Folk part one go Here

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 09:02 AM

Ned Ludd is almost right - Emily can't appear on Saturday which is why the Ugly Mug Jug Band are on at Carniceria.
However - she will be on with Steve Jones on Sunday afternoon.
Programmes at printer as I write and should be out and for sale on Friday. Same price as last year (£1) but lots more pages. We have page inflation but not price inflation - (thinks - must have a word with Gordon about that).

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 07:44 PM

Wots this got to do with it read on
Mass trespass of Kinder Scout
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Commemorative plaque at Bowden Bridge QuarryThe mass trespass of Kinder Scout was a notable act of willful trespass by ramblers. It was undertaken at Kinder Scout, in the Peak District of England, on 24 April 1932, to highlight weaknesses in English law of the time. This denied walkers in England or Wales access to areas of open country, and to public footpaths which, in previous ages (and today), formed public rights of way. Political and conservation activist Benny Rothman was one of the principal leaders.

A commemorative plaque now marks the start of the trespass at Bowden Bridge quarry near Hayfield (which is now a popular area for ramblers). This was unveiled in April 1982 by an aged Benny Rothman during a rally to mark the 50th anniversary. The trespass proceeded via William Clough to the plateau of Kinder Scout, where there were violent scuffles with gamekeepers. Several ramblers were arrested and some would receive jail sentences of 18 months, merely for diverging a few yards from a right-of-way.

The mass trespass had a far-reaching impact, some of which is still playing out today. Eventually, changes in the law would allow all citizens access to public footpaths, regardless of whether they crossed private land. This culminated in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, which legislates a limited right to roam over scheduled access land (see Open Country).

Ewan MacColl, the poet and folk singer, celebrated these events in his song The Manchester Rambler, and it is also the subject of a song onChumbawamba's 2005 album A Singsong and a Scrap. Today week marks the 75th anniversary of the mass trespass on Kinder Scout.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ned Ludd
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 03:37 PM

That's great, I like Emily, Just thought Tyke was being his usual sen!
Dave the jug.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 04:13 AM

Programmes should be available to buy from tomorrow at the Tourist Info in Holmfirth and some of the shops and pubs.

Names still being added to the list - Abelungu, an African drumming trio from Sowerby Bridge will be playing at the Y Bar from about 6 - 7 on Saturday teatime.

A couple of things to take off the list of earlier announcements - the Rowan knitting workshop won't happen so no need to polish up your knitting songs and unfortunately the hugely talented young group 4 Square can't make the Saturday gig so another hugely talented young duo - James Meadows and Steve Lacey will take their place.

Tyke has got his itinerary sorted and will be a very busy boy on Saturday but can relax after Chumbawamba at the Civic.

I notice that James and Mayer are doing a Jake Thackray show at Birds Edge this Sunday but don't forget that we have our own Jake Thackray Experience performed by very talented Jake enthusiasts - that will be on the Saturday night of the festival at the Old Bridge.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 03:24 PM

Hi Cath glad that you now know what I thought you new about what I already Knowed. For the rest of you if you go here http://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/ you will find out all you need to know about what we already know. But rest assured Cath will keep us up-to-date here with what is new for you to know. If you have any problems with what you now know please let us know by writing your name and address on the back of a five pound note (new or old) and sending it to the Holmfirth Festival of Folk Office.
George

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 06:02 PM

Which will be in the entrance of the Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth from about 4.00 on Friday.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 06:34 AM

Just got word from the printer that the programmes will be delivered to the Old Bridge this afternoon and I will get some to the Tourist Information Office before they shut this afternoon.
We're nearly there!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 11:56 AM

When Cath let's me have some free time I shall be doing my own thing. Whilst drinking Soldier boys beer.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM

Tyke I think you have too much time on your hands!!
Anyway the programmes are out and they look bloody good.
Didn't we do well?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 01:22 PM

I been to Holmfirth before so I know that you always do well that is why you have my suport and the reason that I keep coming back. Time on my hand I wish I had; however I've sent the ageing parent off on a cruse and booked a day's leave to recover from Holmfirth Festival.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 01:51 PM

Tyke, you multi-talented famous person.I'm impressed with the link.

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

Thank you dozy rozy and wot have you done to soldier boy is he in hiding?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 02:58 PM

Nope, just can't afford lo let you run up anymore than the three free pints of beer credits you have earned so far Tyke!

Everythings looking good for this years festival and it's only two weeks away folks, from 11 to 13 of May.
Can't wait!
This really is a brilliant festival so come along and have a great time.

[As this is your thread now Tyke my contribution here is deserving of a pint so that means that I now only owe you two pints. Yippeee.]

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 04:49 PM

Ok Soldier boy I'll ask Cath to deduct 2 from you total. Oh it's not my thread it the Holmfirth festval thread that you started. Here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a rumour ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hint html ha <   before and after >

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There will be dancing in the Streets!!

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

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

Of course Seth Lakeman isn't coming to Holmfirth.

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

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

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

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

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

Only 9 days to go.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'll ask Mrs Holroyed about the weather Cath.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See you there Ducks.

Splott Man

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leave your cars on the camp site!

Ray