Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:04 AM

Tickets for the camp site will be at the campsite office on the camp site. We decided that having people trail into Holmfirth and try to park in the Bridge car park was not a good idea with a caravan!
I think people are being asked to consider leaving their cars in the Bridge Mills car park that we used last time so that they don't take up space that could be used by tents.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:21 AM

What time of day on the Sunday will the gates be locked to the Bridge Mills car park Cath?
If you remember last year you will realise I have a very good reason for asking this!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:47 AM

Not sure but the key will be at the camp site with Alison so she would be the best person to ask.
I thought you were happy to spend another night in sunny Holmfirth!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 09 May 07 - 12:10 PM

I tell you what Cath it's nice to see everyone adding to this thread and rallying round to help a Family of Ducks build his and her nests.

Mrs Duck will this help your sat nav Holmfirth Pool,Huddersfield Road,Thongsbridge,Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3JL ?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 07 - 01:28 PM

We Ducks don't have sat nav but I think I've got the gist of where we are going.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 07 - 02:03 PM

OK now I know where I'm going I have another query. The Shellbacks are I think performing on Sunday at about 4.30 but the campsite appears to close before that. Since a few of us have caravans where will we be able to put thwm after campsite closes?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 09 May 07 - 02:07 PM

I would PM Cath for that answer on a need to know basis.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 06:05 PM

Just emailed Barbara on that.
I think what it means about close is that the scouts will take a well deserved rest and go home. The site won't be locked and it is quite likely that some folks will stay over until Monday either by accident or design. I

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:11 PM

Hello the Ducks. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 10 May 07 - 04:49 AM

I think you should check out hardstanding area for any Caravans rather than the Sands if there is an alternative

I think the Sands is for tents and similar really

Dont get stuck!

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:31 AM

Right I've just got the official word on this.

The field should be cleared and all cars moved off by 4.00 so that the scouts can get cleared up and go home.

The locked post will go in at that point so no cars will be able to get off (or on).

There should be space down there on either the car park or the area to the left of the small children's play area to park some vehicles. Also the Co-op Car Park in Holmfirth is free after 4.00.

Sorry if I've caused any confusiton but I had forgotten that there is a post that goes in to stop vehicular access.

Blame it on a senior moment!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: panurus biarmicus
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:39 AM

hello all -just to clarify a few things re the site...

anyone driving from hudds will go past police station and look for big black sign that says Holmfirth fest of folk - there are 5 of these in diff designs on all entry roads to the town but the one on Hudds rd is placed where you will turn in for the site.

The site does close at 4 on sunday. that means field will be locked off togther with anything wider than 3 foot wide that is the wrong side of the fence. we dont really want any tents there over night, there is no toilets and no securirty either. People wanting to stay with tents and vans can be moved up to the swimming pool opperated space and anyone wanting to do that can negotiate with the pool staff to stay over night for £5.

cars and caravans can be left at mill and i guess we can say we will leave that gate open till after shellbacks but the main key is help by site office which closes at 4 on sunday. we have had a few problems agreeing use of space and i really want site clear of fest folk by 4 as agreed. the local scouts are running the site and need to clean up and get off so it would be good if we all all help there efforts rather than hinder ...

As most people dont hit the streets till dinner time it is easier to drop canvas while it is still dry on sun AM while having breakfast, cars can then be shifted to the free mill car park.

... i dont think the forecast implies tents will dry out in the day on Sunday !

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

where's 'tmill you mention for free parking on Sunday Cath?

dont suppose anyone knows if the eating establishments are open on Sundays - we are camping but it would be nice if we could get a English Breakfast somewhere to start off the day and keep us dancing
Lin

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 10:45 AM

The car park is at the bottom of New Road (the road to Netherthong) and on the left just before you get to the Camp site on the right if you are going out of Holmfirth towards Huddersfield.

Will the cafes be open?

Can a duck swim?

I think they are all opening early but could I dare to suggest that you might like to dine at Sid's Cafe in the Church Yard where Dame Pattie Smith EPNS will be teaching you other things to do with spoons apart from eat your porridge. She will be there from 10.00 - 11.00.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Black Diamond
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:09 AM

oh right ho ta
hope the weather holds for you, the organisers and us all !!!
Lin

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 12:04 PM

I think it's going to be a bit like the curate's egg if the forecasts are to be believed.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 10 May 07 - 03:27 PM

Well just ironing out the last few teabags for Soldier Boys Tent ready for an early start on Friday.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 07 - 05:34 PM

Is there hard standing available then, Ray? I wasn't aware that there was a problem for vans on the campsite.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 10 May 07 - 07:51 PM

Nay, ducks seeking dry land - what next!
Warn the sheep!! 'Hard standing' sounds a bit ominous in these 'ere parts.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:52 PM

It's today be there! Where HERE

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 10 May 07 - 09:28 PM

Cant do this year shame. All the best to Ray and all the Barnsley lads ! Have agood one .

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ian Burdon
Date: 11 May 07 - 02:54 AM

Leaving for Holmfirth shortly (from Edinburgh). Hope to see one or two of you there.

Ian

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Splott Man
Date: 11 May 07 - 03:23 AM

We expect to be there around 8, pleeeeeeease save us space for a little tent and a Skoda.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 11 May 07 - 04:46 AM

In reply to Mrs Duck - there is no problem for caravans etc.

What normally happens is that tents are directed to the field on the right and caravans/camper vans on the left.

The scouts are managing the site extremely well and I'm sure they have it all sussed as to where things will go so don't worry.

I'm down there every day with the dog (I do clean up after her!) and the ground is still very firm despite the recent rain so all should be well.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 11 May 07 - 05:42 AM

Our other camping query is that you say the sit must be cleared by 4.00pm. and after that time the field access will be locked. At that time we are going to be in a concert in town performing with the Shellback Chorus. A number of others will also have caravans and campers which we will need to removed from the field.
How can we be in two places at the same time?
Will it be possible to make arrangements to leave the field after the concert has finished, or will we have to move our caravan earlier in the day, and if so, where do we put it?
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 11 May 07 - 06:23 AM

Dear Mr Duck and any other campers

This was answered some posts back by Panurus Biarmicus after I had managed to cloud the issue - I forgot that there is a locking post that goes in to prevent vehicular access. I should remember as I'm down there every day but senior moment possibly.

All you need to do is move your vehicle off the field if that is where you have been. It is possible that you may be to the left of the camping field if you are in a caravan/camper van so it won't be an issue to you.

The scouts will have been on round the clock duty from Friday lunchtime and so it is not unreasonable that they want to go home! They have done a brilliant job in organising all the campsite negotiations with the council and all the bookings.

See you in the Postcard tonight

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 May 07 - 07:36 AM

Thanks Cath he obviously didn't read back smacked wrists :0)

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 11 May 07 - 07:48 AM

I'm setting off now I have saved some old bread to lay down a trail of Bread Crumbs for the Ducks so that they can find the Campsite. I doubt if Geof the Duck or Mrs Duck will need any directions to find any of the Pubs.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 11 May 07 - 08:07 AM

You're going to be there before the toilets!
See you in a bit for a brew!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: MadLion
Date: 11 May 07 - 10:13 AM

Better than being in the toilets after Tyke...
;@}
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:27 PM

Great weekend despite the rain and the unexpected night time visitor (a local lad who came into the caravan around 2am asking for a light) I was asleep in bed at the time but no harm done.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,Peter at Picturedrome
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:53 PM

Hope all went well for all concerned....Just a quick mention and thankyou to Dame Pattie Smith [epns]..It sounded' great the noise this morning from the church yard..I didnt' count how many poeple were there but it looked like well over a hundred poeple rapping there bones with spoons...[and dozy rozy] I did contribute to the buckets before you arrived with yours and I was temporarilly cleaned out..Next year I will not contribute to any bucket other than yours.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:22 PM

Splotty and I had a wonderful weekend. A great big thank you to Peter at the Picturedrome for booking me. Fate works in mysterious ways. It was a most interesting gig and great fun on Sat night. We have a venue like that in Cardiff. Also to Cath for putting the spoons workshop on in Sid's cafe Sunday morning. I must admit I was a bit dubious about the 10am start but it appears Yorkshire people get up very early on Sundays! We knew it was going to be a good one when we arrived at the campsite Friday night and were offered a cup of tea by our prospective next door neighbours.   We would very much like to visit you all again. Lots of love Ned and the Dame.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ian Burdon
Date: 14 May 07 - 02:20 AM

Enjoyed it a lot, again. There was a nice buzz around the town, despite the Saturday weather, and managing to stick around long enough for the Nutters on Sunday morning put the icing on an already rich cake. Thanks to Cath for everything and Carol and Alex for accomodation.

Ian

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 14 May 07 - 04:20 AM

Thanks to everyone for coming and enjoying yourselves.

Jenny, Carol and I were talking last night and all agreed that we didn't feel stressed so we must have got something right if the organisers can enjoy things as well.

We know there are things that we need to look at so please feel free to let me know of anything you think we should know - email them to [e-mail]

Thanks again for making it work.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 14 May 07 - 05:42 AM

Well I do hope everyone enjoyed their Holmfirth 2007 experience

The Spoons were very well received!

Craig Morgan and Robson very special

Jamie Smith and Ray Moore well nigh spontaneous collaboration brought Ray's songs with Jamies 'Celtic Collection' of tunes in keys I have never heard of called out made interesting listening

Roberts and Gilmore, well Ok Jamies Roberts is from Barnsley, but what a brilliant innovative, percussive guitar style ~ no not like Nick Jones, need to be seen and heard and will be out on the folk scene full time I believe ~ Just finishing Leeds C M degree course both of em and such talented fiddle from Catriona

Brian Peters and Gordon Tyrall, Shell backs

Dame Patti and Ned Clamp spoons workshop on Sunday Greeeaat!!
If I a have missed anyone I can say I barely left the Old Bridge

Thanks to my mate George Clarke for leading me back to the camp site on Friday

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,Ian Jackson
Date: 14 May 07 - 07:44 AM

I'd just like to say a big big thanks to the organisers of the Holmfirth Festival of folk. My wife Sandra and I had a great time. It's the first time we've been to Yorkshire in 35 years (work has kept me too busy) and it was well worth the wait. Even the rain didn't spoil if for us.

We enjoyed every event we attended. We particularly liked the Friday concert at the Old Bridge. That young duo Gilmore and Roberts were great, I've never seen guitar playing like that. I also really liked the singer that they sang with, Gerry McNeese (I'm not sure if that's the right spelling as I couldn't find him in the programme). His song 'Danger Sign' was a beautiful. Really tasteful and accomplished guitar playing too. He seemed to be everywhere this weekend as I saw him with a couple of morris dancing teams and again singing unaccompanied. He told me he's in Dartmouth next weekend and that's not too far from where we live so we'll be going to see him again then.

The spoons workshop was amazing also. What a sight to see (and hear). And such a variety of dancers and street performers, even the grey clouds couldn't take away the colour of it all.

We'll be coming back next year if we can.

Thanks again

Ian & Sandra Jackson

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Saro
Date: 14 May 07 - 08:00 AM

We (CMR) had a great time - thanks Cath and co... The cellar on Saturday at No. 11 was great, marvellous atmosphere and also wonderful tea and coffee and sofa!!
Saro

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 14 May 07 - 10:21 AM

I told you the coffee was good. I always need a spoon with mine.
Glad you enjoyed it and sorry I didn't see you before you left.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:26 AM

I had a great time collecting money for the festival.I even have a promised full first full bucket for next year, courtesy of guest Peter.Of course, with inflation and such I'll probably have two buckets, Peter, so get saving.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,Peter at picturedrome
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:38 AM

One does need to be carefull...Dozy I will fill your bucket with something along with some cash

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: 8_Pints
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:13 PM

Many thanks to Cathy, Ray and the army of helpers!

They even managed to organise some sunny periods on Sunday morning so we could take down the tent in the dry!!

It was a privilege to perform there, and I also enjoyed Dave Aston's pipers' meeting at the White Hart.

I look forward to next year (if invited).

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Willa
Date: 14 May 07 - 02:20 PM

Listened to CMR three times on Saturday.workshop was great! (Thanks, Saro)
Kate Bramley at the Cellar.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the folk club in the White Hart
Gordon Tyrall's John Clare hour.
Shellbacks (of course)
and that spoons workshop!! So many serious faces as people of all ages concentrated on that classical piece. One of the audience told me that 'There was a point where you were all together and I recognised the tune' Great fun.

Thanks to all the team for everything.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 14 May 07 - 04:46 PM

Fill my bucket with cheques, credit cards, house deeds, car keys, ect.Even small children for sale in the slave trade!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:40 PM

Brilliant weekend. Brilliant festival.
The fact that you did'nt feel stressed out and could actually enjoy the weekend Cath is testimony to all the pre-planning and excellent organisation by you and all of the committee.
From my point of view and many others the weekend ran like clockwork.
If there were any glitches they certainly were'nt obvious to everyone attending and I never heard any grumbles or complaints from anyone.
The whole Festival seemed seamless and without fault.
To my knowledge there was also no trouble in pubs etc from the local fraternity who had been drinking all day.
This really is 'The Friendly Festival' that caters for everyone in the folk scene, satisfies and rewards the whole business and social community and really should be the role model and example to other folk festival organisers across the land.
Reading the comments from other contributors on this thread it looks like all are happy bunnies and will go away and will spread the good word about this festival and even more will come to it next year.
Also reading previous comments it seems that 'The Spoon Workshop' on Sunday morning was a resounding success. It just shows that you never know what will attract the punters and be a real winner.
Perhaps next year it will be a 'headliner' event!
It also shows that lots of creativity, inclusion and experimentation by the committee by offering a broad range of events will win out on the day and hit the nerve of a most diverse folk community.
Well done to all the organisers. Sorry I could not offer more to you this year due to personal reasons but my spirit was always with you.
And I still owe Tyke a pint or two and am grateful that my tent was not adorned with tea bags! Thank you.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:57 PM

P.S dozy rozy I'm not quite sure what GUEST Peter at picturedrome meant when he said he will fill your bucket with SOMETHING along with cash.
Don't think he meant cheques,credit cards or house deeds etc .....M m m m m m m !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 15 May 07 - 01:53 AM

Being a modest and retiring lady I couldn't podibly speculate on any innuendos.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 15 May 07 - 10:52 AM

Say a thank you to Cath Ingham and the Holmfirth Team here

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 May 07 - 12:22 PM

Looks like we missed a fun weekend , but we were otherwise engaged !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,GT
Date: 15 May 07 - 02:37 PM

Thanks again to Cath and the team.
I was only there for the sunday - but it was a packed day,with three performances and not much time between.Thanks to the many who came to my John Clare performance - and stayed so quiet!
I met up with a few old friends (but didnt have time to talk to them obviously) and while I was doing the guitar workshop,caught sight of the marvellous Coconut Dancers doing their thing in front of the pub,before the rain came down.

         Gordon T