folkies in Sussex

Subject: folkies in Sussex
From: Clean Supper
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 05:17 AM

Hi,
I've just moved to Greatham, between Chichester and Worthing. Any folkies around? There's an open platform night in Brighton every two weeks which has lots of poetry and hip-hop and some songs but it's not very trad. I write new political songs but I also like the trad so if there's any around I'm interested.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Schantieman
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 05:24 AM

Carole?

Steve

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: mooman
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 06:06 AM

Hi Clean Supper,

Hopefully Hille will see this thread. She runs a club in Worthing I believe.

Best regards,

moo

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: alanww
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 06:42 AM

Dave & Elizabeth? Derek?
Have a look at Lewes Arms FC and The Sussex Folk Guide.

"For I am free to go abroad ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: SussexCarole
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 07:33 AM

Hi - Welcome to Susssex - I live in Worthing - although I havn't found trad folk in Worthing there's more in the surrounding area than nights in the weeks. I am resident at Lewes Arms which is very friendly welcoming club - there's the Gribble at Oving & the Willows at Arundel........ I could go on forever......have sent PM    Carole

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: SussexCarole
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 07:54 AM

Re previous posting - there is brilliant trad MUSIC only session at the Swan in Worthing on last Tuesday of every month & Folk Orchestra based in Worthing - sorry music people - I only thought about singing!!!!!   If anyone is down this way on 2nd Wednesday night of the month there's a wonderful chorus & harmony sing at the Fountain at Ashurst(near Steyning)       Carole

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: GUEST,Stringman
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 01:16 PM

Welcome to sussex and don't break to many strings.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: vectis
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 03:22 PM

Seaford Folk Club at The Wellington, Steyne Road
Every Friday
Guest plus all floor spots welcome.

Basically a traditional(ish) club but anything goes.
Trains from Worthing or drive for an hour or so.

Jan 31 - Capella
Feb 7 - Will Duke and Dan Quinn
Feb 14 - Hughie Jones (ex Spinners)
Feb 21 - Pig's Ear
Feb 28 - Temple Bar

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Nemesis
Date: 27 Jan 03 - 05:27 PM

Hi Clean supper :)

Wow! Here's a thread one doesn't see too often .. folkies in Sussex.

Yup, I run a club in Worthing ..it's next Friday week .. I'll PM you.

There's the Chichester Folk song club atthe Gribble Inn at Oving every Monday.
Folk and Country at the Woodman's Arm's Hammerpot on A27 every other Tuesday .. plus the Swan session once a month here in Worthing
Wednesday's the Willows at Arundel www.willowsfolkclub.org
The Harbour Sessions Southwick over towards Brighton has LEE COLLINSON guesting next week

A very warm welcome to you
Hille
x

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 02:53 PM

Does the Monday night singaround in Steyning still take place every fortnight? It isn't mentioned in the Folk Guide, but I don't think it ever was ....Roy and Noel (can't remember surnames) used to run it.

Incidentally I see that Grant Baynham is playing Eastbourne Folk Club on February 13th. You've probably all seen him before, but if not, try not to miss.

Murray

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: vectis
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 03:40 PM

Sorry Murray Steyning has, or is just about to, cease. Lack of interest by the publican by all accounts.

How are you mate? Are you going to come and sing in Seaford again soon?
Mary

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 06:57 PM

Coming to Sussex in April, Mary, want to see Bryan Bowers at The Royal Oak on the 3rd. Would love to come to Seaford again. Friday nights, isn't it ?

Murray

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: vectis
Date: 28 Jan 03 - 07:04 PM

I'll book you a floor spot me darling. Friday night as ever
Mary

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Teribus
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 06:49 AM

The Gribble at Oving - Excellent night

Murray, a question - Is "The Royal Oak" you refer to the one at Langstone Harbour? - terrific pub and also a good night, unfortunately only once a month I believe.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Nemesis
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 07:26 AM

The Royal Oak is at Lewes .. if you look on www.whatson.brighton.co.uk/folk .. it gives most if not all of the listings from the local "Folk Diary"

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 04:06 PM

I think the Birthday Girls (me and Helen Akitt)are booked at Seaford on 30 May. I'm waiting for written confirmation from Clive.

Kitty

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: vectis
Date: 29 Jan 03 - 05:38 PM

Write it into the diary Kitty. You are booked indeed.
Do you need accommodation?
Mary

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 02:44 AM

Vectis

I'll e-mail you when I've talked to Helen

Kitty

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Nemesis
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 03:59 AM

Let me knw when you've dfm'ed and Ill put it in my local newsletter too.. have you seen re. C;ive's book on the Brighton(ish) folk scene?

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: vectis
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 06:48 AM

I've seen it, read it and I'm in it.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Nemesis
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 09:06 AM

So am I :) Neh, neh, neh, ne-neh neh!

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: alanww
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 09:27 AM

But I've NOT seen it, I've NOT read it and I'm pretty sure I'm NOT in it!
*Boo Hoo!*
"Crying: Oh, oh, oh, oh!"
Alan

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Nemesis
Date: 30 Jan 03 - 09:31 AM

Alan .. if you were anywhere Brighton area during the 60/70's .. you'lll be in it! :)

SUSSEX FOLK LIFE – BOOK LAUNCH
CLIVE BENNETT of Seaford Folk Club has just published a long-awaited, exhaustive account with 200 illustrations, which charts the development and life of the local Brighton and Sussex scene folk clubs and performers from 1961 until the present. It is also bang up to date with mention of What the Dickens' contribution to the Sussex scene.
Order SUSSEX FOLK from C Bennett, 48 Kingston Close, Hove, BN3 8LE (£12.50 plus £150 p&p) Clive BENNETT [e-mail]

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: breezy
Date: 31 Jan 03 - 05:44 AM

Who went to Wadebridge 2 years ago with Jim Glover,and how do I get in touch with him?

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Clean Supper
Date: 31 Jan 03 - 06:24 AM

thanks for all that response. I'm hoping to get to some o these things

Subject: lift to Ashurst
From: Clean Supper
Date: 01 Feb 03 - 05:08 AM

Hi,
I live just near Storrington and I'm just wondering if anyone goes by along the A283 and could give me a lift to the Ashurst session. I'm also going to try to get to Arundel so if you're going there next I might see you there.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: GUEST,Stringman
Date: 01 Feb 03 - 06:45 AM

Lift you must be joking with the snow-rain it will wash away. LOL Have a good time.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: SussexCarole
Date: 03 Feb 03 - 02:41 PM

The Wednesday Ashurst session is cancelled this month. SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY IS A WHOLE DAY SINGAROUND - STARTING AT 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING TIME - COME & JOIN US FOR A DAY OF WONDERFUL HARMONY & CHORUS. Held in the skittle alley of the Fountain at Ashurst.   Any problems with transport - post me a PM & I'm sure we will be able to arrange a lift............ Accommodation available for any Shellbacks who want to come down!! Carole

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Nemesis
Date: 03 Feb 03 - 05:39 PM

Clean Supper .. my newsletter to you bounced back (apparently) did you get it?

Carole: We both live in Worthing .. do we or shouldn't we know each other :) ? I run What the Dickens at the Charles Dickens pub.. on this Friday

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 10:07 AM

I would advise you to avoid Ashurst unless you are a singer whose face *fits*.

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: SussexCarole
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 01:32 PM

Ouch......I'm obviously blissfully aware of any 'politics' etc & wish to keep matters that way - perhaps if this guest has a problem they should address matters personally with the appropriate persons rather than make silly remarks in open forum.   Carole

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: SussexCarole
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 01:56 PM

Breezy: If you PM your contact number to me I'll pass it on to Jim Glover    Carole

Subject: RE: folkies in Sussex
From: Clean Supper
Date: 05 Feb 03 - 07:51 AM

I am also characteristically unaware of what is sometimes referred to as "politics" of sessions. I have wandered in and joined in sessions and later been told it's very cliquey but I hadn't noticed at all. I would rather not know until at least after I've been once or twice.

There's a chance now that I'm going elsewhere as I have neither money nor job here. I hope I get to sing with you all some time.