Sidmouth Folk Week 2006

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 06:25 AM

Take a breath Lizzie, you're going blue!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: GUEST,Sidmouth Resident
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 08:38 AM

I was also at the meeting and have to say Steve of Sidmouth's report is pretty accurate.

Yes, Lizzie, there were some positive comments but there were also many negative ones and the woman who said she was glad to get rid of the international arena sadly spoke for many Sidmouth residents who never liked the Folk Festival and don't like the new Folk week much either.

Of course those who have shops or B&Bs are quite happy to take the money of those who attend the Folk Week but it's when you see them in a meeting in mid-winter instead of in Sidmouth in the summer that you realise they're also very happy to bite the hands that feed them.

As one who would love to see the return of the International Festival because it was the colour of the international dance sides and arena displays that I most enjoyed, I found last week's meeting terribly depressing.

Sorry Lizzie but that's the way it is. Don't hit me when you see me in the grocers!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 08:52 AM

Totally agree with your comments re International Fest Sidmouth Resident, I know many others who agree with us!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 11:20 AM

Manitas I'll try but, it is *so* difficult to keep from going blue when 'red' is all around me! I've literally just got back from The Radway and The Anchor in town, and the happiness and feeling of community that I saw there..well...it makes you feel very emotional. For *anyone* to want to undermine Sidmouth Folk Week or seek to destroy such an atmosphere is totally beyond belief, it really is.

I know that what Stevie puts on here is no longer taken seriously but even so...it still upsets me that someone can say such things about Sidmouth, when for so very long it has been such an inspiration in so many people's lives. Ah well..best to leave him to it, I think. I've said far more than I should have anyway. Must write on my computer screen "Do not go near keyboard whilst frothing wildly at the mouth!" ;0)

Not long to Folk Week though...and as all those happy people in The Anchor called out about 30 minutes ago, hugging each other lovingly whilst bidding farewell to one another....

"See you in the first week of August!"

I'm sure they did this in The Radway as well of course, it was just that I was in The Anchor at the time, having been in The Radway earlier. Thanks to everyone for a brilliant weekend of music and songs, depsite the rain pouring down, and it was lovely to finally meet some of you.....and a great big hug to (((Dave Earl)))too! ;0)

Lizzie :0)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: GUEST,Cupid
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 05:59 PM

Lizzie.

Do you really think anyone takes YOU seriously?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 06:09 PM

We know who Lizzie Cornish is. OF COURSE we are more likely to take her seriously than one who comes here to register dislike for her under the name GUEST Cupid. Pretty inappropriate to the kind of posts you generate, not much love there mate.

Duh!

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Cllr
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 07:27 PM

Don excellent post LOL
Cllr

PS I met lizzie today and it was a pleasure. A very nice person!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: GUEST,Cupid
Date: 19 Feb 06 - 07:51 PM

Serious humour bypass you have there Don.

And I'm sure Cllr. and Lizzie go together very well.

Two of a kind.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 04:18 AM

It ill behoves one whose standard attitude is one of disdain and sarcasm to lecture others on sense of humour.

If your only purpose in posting is (as it seems to be) to belittle the efforts of others to keep Sidmouth alive, then I would suggest that your contribution is valueless, and unwanted.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: breezy
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 04:32 AM

was guru there?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 05:04 AM

Don, my sentiments exactly.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Cllr
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 06:17 AM

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Cllr
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 06:18 AM

Yes Breezy she was staying at my place along with a few others. we had a great weekend. Cllr

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 08:56 AM

Lizzie.

My dearest petal.

I have received a few considered comments on my draft report, and I have noticed yours. The webpage is being updated. The other evening, whilst you were no doubt busy continuing to vent your emotions, I (and several folk dance friends) were supporting the organisers of Last Minute Ceilidhs by attending one of the Great Western Ceilidhs in Exeter. It really is a case of 'use it or lose it' with many of these local folk events, so where were you?

It was a splendid evening, the Pixies were in fine form and all that was missing was the sight of you with my name on the top of your hug card.

The next day, I was busy supporting another local dance group. It's all worth it just for the hugs - you should try it sometime, it might make you more equitable.

As for the 'daft' woman at the meeting, I was told all about her and considered putting a dismissive comment in my report. However, it was pointed out to me that I should report what she said without being judgemental. It was also pointed out to me that despite the fact that she may well be 'bonkers' what she actually said has (to my direct knowledge) been said many times by many people in Sidmouth. It is sad I know, but it is also a fact.

As for your comment:

It was Steve Heap's Sidmouth which brought me to live in this town in the first place and for that I will always be very grateful, because it has given me a music that I love.

Yes I know, it's one the reasons I came to live here too.

I think we need to enjoy Sidmouth and the world while it lasts - if the worst happens (which I naturally believe it will) Sidmouth will be under the waves and all we shall have left are a few faded images of how life once was, and of course a few songs. Our town council will probably be in a bunker somewhere, debating the colour of roofing felt on a garden shed, oblivious to the fact that the whole road has been washed away.

Believe it or not, when I bought my home in Sidford I checked how far above sea level it was, and having in mind even in those days the melting of the icecaps. It may not be long now - and as a scientist I know a bit about positive feedback. It's very dangerous. It is why a door slams shut so suddenly and why Chernobyl was an accident waiting to happen (any increase in temperature makes the moderator less effective). Negative feedback is so much safer, don't you agree?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: breezy
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 09:22 AM

1 - 1 ?

but whose counting anyway?

is this a 'dancer v singer' syndrome ?

great entertainment nevertheless.

Beats big brother.

2nds out

next round

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:08 AM

Lizzie - it was good to see you in the Anchor yesterday.

Last year's festival was a stop-gap, and jolly good it was too.

The plans for the 2006 and following years' festivals seem to be shaping up pretty well.

There will be a full and co-ordinated programme of events this year, additional concert venues, great guests and family season tickets. It's pretty good value even without the Ham marquee. OK the seasons don't cover the evening Ham marquee concerts, but they do cover earlier concerts there, and there will be a 1/3 discount on evening concerts for season ticket holders.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 12:39 PM

Hi Kitty, thanks, it was lovely to see so many of you too, and to finally put names to some faces...and a big (((hug))) to Cllr too.

Lizzie :0)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2006
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 12:45 PM

From Steve in Sidmouth:

"I think we need to enjoy Sidmouth and the world while it lasts - if the worst happens (which I naturally believe it will) Sidmouth will be under the waves and all we shall have left are a few faded images of how life once was, and of course a few songs. Our town council will probably be in a bunker somewhere, debating the colour of roofing felt on a garden shed, oblivious to the fact that the whole road has been washed away.

Believe it or not, when I bought my home in Sidford I checked how far above sea level it was, and having in mind even in those days the melting of the icecaps. It may not be long now - and as a scientist I know a bit about positive feedback. It's very dangerous. It is why a door slams shut so suddenly and why Chernobyl was an accident waiting to happen (any increase in temperature makes the moderator less effective). Negative feedback is so much safer, don't you agree?"



From Oliver Wendell Holmes, author and physician 1809-1894:

"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us."



From Me: I'm 100% with Oliver on this one Steve.



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