Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)

Subject: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: GUEST,MalcBedworth
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:36 AM

Time is fast approaching for this years Bedworth Festival!

See all the guest list and other information on the festival web site. New for this year is additional parking for caravans and campervans closer to the town centre venues (VERY near to the great Black Bank pub!) this also means we can accommodate far more vans, although it still looks as if we will sell out of space in the next few weeks so if you haven't already booked book quickly.

As always we have planned in a Catters meet - this will be at The Old Black Bank on Saturday afternoon 3pm - 5pm hosted as always by Hils (MGAS) this is a totally free event so even if you don't have a festival ticket pop in and say hello!

As well as the usual host of concerts, folk clubs and singarounds, there will be the fantastic Craft Fair in the Civic Hall followed by the Grand Ceilidh with Pete Grassby and The Aardvark Ceilidh Band. This year we have a really spectacular set of dance displays throughout the town centre (well in excess of 150 dancers!). Proceedings begin 5:30pm on Friday and go through (almost continuously!) to closing time Sunday evening. Highlights of the week-end will doubtlessly include the Friday evening late session dedicated to the memory of Johnny Collins who has been the backbone of the festival since it's inception, some special themed events include Derek Giffords "Birds in Song" and Liz Holland and Jeff Parton with their latest show - so there is something for everyone. We are currently working on the programme which should be on the web site by the end of the month.

We are also still looking for stewards so if you want to join the fun for free in exchange for helping keep everyone safe contact Gill Gilsenan on 078 1248 7331 or Drop her an email. Thanks for your time. Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: SunrayFC
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 09:55 AM

Best of luck!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: bubblyrat
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 04:42 PM

Are you going then ,Bob ?? Be nice to see you there ! Although it can get "parky" (certainly did last year !)---one needs to drink a lot in order to keep warm !

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: SunrayFC
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 05:03 PM

No. Malc doesn't invite me- some problem deep routed. PM me to find the details.

But I wish it well.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: double stopping
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 05:09 PM

Sunray - why do you need to be invited? Its a festival can't you just buy a ticket like other people?

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: SunrayFC
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 05:13 PM

Malc and i go back a very very long way!

nothing to do with buying tickets- whoever you are.

The trouble with mudcats is that no one is prepared to say who they are.

Never understood that.

MY NAME IS BOB KIRKPATRICK!!!!! I STAND TALL AND PROUD AND SUPPORT FOLK MUSIC.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 05:17 PM

Bob - we'll be going to Bedworth the day after we perform at your club, so just let us know if you'd like a lift...

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: SunrayFC
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 05:21 PM

Hey. things looking good at the club- we have a good night next. EMBER supported by Stompin Dave Allen plus one more singer.
AND

we have MARTIN CARTHY for our birthday bash....still looking for support.

take care......supporting Roy Bailey on Tuesday and in Nuneaton before that.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Acorn4
Date: 04 Oct 09 - 05:35 PM

Just reserved our caravan space so we'll both be able to have a drink.


Looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: SunrayFC
Date: 05 Oct 09 - 12:31 AM

Thanx Kitty- nice offer.

Actually in Nuneaton for the next two days!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 05 Oct 09 - 07:10 AM

I predict an outbreak of postings about chocolate.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 05 Oct 09 - 02:22 PM

May I offer the usual tin of choccies donated by the festival to start things off!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Oct 09 - 09:52 PM

You certainly can Malc!!!
Hil (still across the pond)

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 11:48 AM

There you go! Now it really feels like Autumn...

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 12:11 PM

Hi Malc

It's one of the highlights of my year!

I'm fairly certain I've asked you for a tiny camper spot at the rugby club but, if not, can we have one please?

Blessings
Rhiannon
(the owner of the smallest camper at the festival!)

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 18 Oct 09 - 07:07 PM

Just a reminder, if you want campervan or caravan space for Bedworth please book soon - the space has started to go really fast over the last few days. Also a reminder about the Ralph McTell concert in the Civic Hall friday evening - you get a £5 discount if you have booked a week-end festival ticket, saves you nearly a third off the price! All the details on the Festival Website.

Thanks, Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Nov 09 - 11:01 AM

Not long now, hurrah!!!

Don't forget, MudGather on Saturday from 3-5pm at the Black Bank, bring chocolate!! (does it need to be Autumn for chocolate?) Oh, and there'll be the inevitable MudRaffle so please bring some prizes!!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 08 Nov 09 - 01:10 PM

Ooooooooooo - I'm SO looking forward to this. It has to be one of my favourite festivals.   I'm busy reupholstering the smallest camper in the world in readiness. (Thicker curtains etc!)

We are intending to go to The Bear and Ragged Staff on the Friday evening for a bite to eat and a 'jar'. We usually see a load of festival goers in there so, if you're around, come and join us.

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 09 Nov 09 - 05:04 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Nov 09 - 09:37 AM

'The Bear and Ragged Staff' Rhiannon! Never been there, where's that then??

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 10 Nov 09 - 12:16 PM

It's in the centre of Bedworth - the Weatherspoons pub. There's often folkies gathering there on Friday night to feed and drink.

You game for it?

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Nov 09 - 04:04 PM

Sounds excellent, depends on duties though!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 14 Nov 09 - 04:30 PM

Time to refresh

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: folk1e
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 08:01 AM

Well my name is down on the stewaring list (my first time there!)
If any of you see me (Big, No2 hair, Glasses and Gaotee) say Hi!
...... assuming my parking spot is there 8-D

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 01:21 PM

Hopefully the programme will be online soon, so I'll find out where we'll be when.....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 02:17 PM

I'm wondering if Bedworth Civic Hall is still the Hottest Place On Earth.

The Salt Town Poets were there a few years ago and nearly fried in one of the conference rooms.

Apparently the heating system was controlled by computer from nearby Nuneaton and nobody in Bedworth could override the system.

As I said at the time, I've been hot at Middlewich Festival, which is, let's face it, held in the middle of Flaming June, but never, ever, that hot.

Just wondered. Have a great festival, folks.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 02:23 PM

Don't remember it being hot, Dave. Maybe you were just unlucky.

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 09 - 07:29 PM

Onn the other hand, Bedworth was the location of the coldest singaround I've ever been to.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: GUEST,Rattler
Date: 16 Nov 09 - 02:58 PM

I don't know if, by the coldest singaround, you mean the frosty night many years ago when we had a fire alarm evacuation - Bernard Wrigley had his audience singing Wild Mountain Thyme out in the street!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Acorn4
Date: 16 Nov 09 - 03:24 PM

Sorry, no the Guest above was me on my laptop, sans cookie.

It was about 4 or 5 years ago in the top room of a pub and the radiators were not working.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 16 Nov 09 - 06:11 PM

Programme on the web site now.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Acorn4
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 04:22 AM

Looks like the White Swan isn't involved unfortunately, but the Arts Centre looks like it's being used for almost all of Sunday, so that's a big bonus.

Quite a lot going on at the Black Bank.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: bubblyrat
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 05:59 AM

We'll be looking out for you,Acorn !

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 01:45 PM

Well done to Malc & his team for getting the program sorted in good time!!

Hope you're all looking out for MudRaffle prizes *grin*

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 02:47 PM

Refresh!

Only just over a week before we get in the smallest camper in the land and head off to icy-cold Bedworth.

Looking forward to see you all there.

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 01:04 PM

I do remember a very cold singaround in the White Swan a few years ago when the heating wasn't working....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 21 Nov 09 - 04:54 PM

Hi all,

Just a quick visit to say parking at the Rugby Club is now full, our second site behind the Black Bank pub still has some space, but is rapidly filling.

Provisional running order is on the web site (shouldn't be too many changes now), and even the weather is looking reasonable (well, for the end of November!)

Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 08:39 AM

Here's the usual invitation to everyone to come along and dance or play with Herbaceous Border.
Sat 1.40 to 2.40pm outside the Civic Hall in what's rather grandly called the Health Centre Piazza. (When it's been wet we have been know to dance inside the Civic Hall)
Sun 1.00 to 2.30pm (or p'raps stopping a bit sooner) in the Old Black Bank Car Park.

It's always nice to know beforehand who's planning to turn up!

Sue

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 09:10 AM

Sorry Sue, you won't want this old cripple to attending! lol

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 04:58 PM

Running order looks fantastic, thanks Malc & the Team!!

Hope you'll all be able to come along to the MudGather, Saturday at the Old Black Bank, starting at 3pm & possibly finishing at 5.30pm. there'll be a MudRaffle (I'll try to get it drawn at 5pm) with proceeds going to MudCat funds which will help to pay the server bills etc.

So please, seek out those old white elephants, unwanted gifts, spare coins for the raffle tickets, purchase (or create) some chocolate and come to the Gather!!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 06:19 PM

Hey, don't drop off, it's nearly the weekend!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 07:14 PM

Looking forward to seeing you,Hils Honey ! Should be OK for the Mudgather--It seems that I'm in charge of events / workshops in the Church, but should be finished in time, I hope.Plus, I should be OK for Herbaceous Border on Sunday too--Hooray ! Hope the weather's better !
   Love R & K

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 24 Nov 09 - 07:43 PM

Talking of Herbaceous Border on Sunday - there's a bit of confusion about the times!
My original e-mail from Malcolm said 12.30-2.00 and that's what I've sent out in the HB Newsletter.
On the web-site it says 1.00 - 2.30 and that's what I posted up above.
I don't know yet what it says in the programme but I reckon I will aim to be there before 12.30

The forecast for the Midlands looks quite good for Sunday though it apparently will still be bucketing down here in Devon.

Sue

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Marie27
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 05:58 AM

Hi Folks

Unfortunately, our shifts start at 3pm for the 4 hour stint, so I will not be able to make it.

We shd be arriving on Friday mid evening. So I am sure to I will catch up with you at some point.

M

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 05:59 AM

Hi Sue,
The programme says 1pm - I just moved it back a bit as you will be using the car park and we thought it would be safer to leave it a bit until the traffic arriving for the music session had slowed down. By all means start earlier if you want - but be mindful of the risk!. We sent you a full running order over the week-end but your server is still not accepting it (see PM).   The running order on the web site is now "final" (or as final as these things can be!)
... and the weather forecast for the weekend ....mild but wet, sunshine sunday - that could be the first time we have EVER had sunshine at Bedworth Festival! (that's from the BBC so it must be right ;-))
Cheers
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 06:43 AM

Gosh - does that mean we'll be WARM? lol

Looking forward to Friday.

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 06:49 AM

Forgot to say, we are keeping update messages on the home page of the web site with ticket news etc Bedworth Folk Festival Perhaps we should keep a weather forecast there too, so you know whether to bring your sun cream!
Ta!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Acorn4
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 07:51 AM

You always get better weather on BBC than ITV!

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 03:01 AM

Not long to go now.... though going from Harrow via the Sunray is not the most direct route!

Hoping to get there when the Rugby club site opens tomorrow afternoon.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth Folk Festival 27-29 Nov (UK)
From: Two of a Hind
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 06:55 AM

Sorry can't come this year, first one we've missed in years, have to go to the Cardiff Morris Ale.