Instead of Miskin 2007?

Subject: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 11:56 PM

Following the very sad announcement by Andy, it occurs to me to ask 'catters what other things might be worth vanning or tenting toover the Easter weekend.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 12:54 AM

Gosport and Fareham looks promising...

Must go back to sleep now....

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 03:18 AM

Just had a lovely email from Peter Chegwyn, Gosport and Fareham. Unfortunately for the first time in years he has a complete sell out, no tickets left.
Andy

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 03:30 AM

Someone needs to have a BIG party...anyone got the facilities?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:13 AM

I was actually wondering, with reference to Gosport and Fareham, whther it would be possible to invade the free vans area and just go to the sessions without buying a ticket....

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: treewind
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:36 AM

For my sins, I'll be spending much of the weekend laying out the next issue of Mardles Magazine. I'd been wondering how I'd find the time to do it.

Not that I'm in the least bit happy about the cancellation of Miskin and the reasons behind it.

Anahata

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 05:02 AM

Hawker remarks: -

"Looking at other threads, there is a get together in the Peak district and a festival at Woodford in Cheshire.........for those who are looking for something to do!
Cheers,Lucy "

Both rather a long way...

But where are the details?

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Hawker
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 05:08 AM

Peak district here:

Subject: Easter MudFolk Peak District:Come on!
From: Mr Happy - PM
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 08:17 PM

Latest News!

Mr Happy & Fiends at Easter will be venturing off to 3 Stags Heads, Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire.

Its a DIY do- bring yerselves, yer tents, vans, caravans, voices,instruments & kitchen sink!

Session/Sinaround Thur nite/Fri nite/Sat afternoon & evening/Sun afternoon & evening - either in pub or on campsite weather permitting.

Camping #1.50p per nite. Luvly food in 3 Stags + all day breakfasts in cafe opp pub.

Campsite facilities include cold water tap!!


Cold water washbasin!!


& cold water WC - not to be missed!!!


All welcome - come on down - it'll be brill!!

venue 3 Stags Heads, here:


http://www.greatbeer.co.uk/derthst.htm

I know its dated )% but if you fllow thethread it is happening again this year!

The Woodford one, I found on a Googled Folk Festival list for 2007. I think it may be the old Pynton festival?

Do Lancaster still have the Easter Maritme festival?

Cheers, Hope this helps Richard!
Lucy

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: SylviaN
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 05:09 AM

If you don't mind a maritime theme, I think there's camping at or near Glasson Maritime Festival, which used to be the Lancaster Maritime Festival, but they've moved out of the town.

Cheers

Sylvia

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Seaking
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 05:17 AM

I'll be cancelling my holiday and going offshore for Easter.

Roll on 2008 !

Chris

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 05:24 AM

Both rather a long way...

Actually the Derbyshire Mudgather is rather close for me though I have commitments elsewhere. Are we becoming southern centric by any chance? :-)

However it is not a huge place. And despite some rave reviews the landlord can be be very eccentric (ie miserable) and the beer is not always as fantastic (IMHO) as some people crack on about, which is understandable since the pub has very restricted opening hours.

But don't bother criticising the beer if you want to stay in the pub.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Grampus
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 06:23 AM

Everybody go to Glasson. As Sylvia said...it'll be great

Glasson Maritime Festival

G

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Carol
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 07:44 AM

And Woodford should be good and the Three Stags - no campsite at glasson

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 07:46 AM

Folkiedave,

I strongly take exception to your comments about Geoff & the 3 Stags Heads.

Mr Happy & fiends have been there loads of times, not just Easter, & have always received a warm welcome from both the landlord & his wife; & the food & drink have unfailingly been top-notch!

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 08:30 AM

No, Wardlow Mires is not far for us either. Closer than Miskin in fact. Worth a thought I guess.

MrHappy, do they have decent cider though?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 08:40 AM

Hey you lot! Don't go enjoying yerself so much you don't come back next year.

Andy

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 08:48 AM

One can only go on one's own experience. I live in Sheffield and it was on my circuit of pubs to visit for years.

My experience is not as good as yours. I have not complained about the food. Are you denying the landlord CAN be miserable? I am not saying he is all the time, but that he can be some of the time.

You have clearly been lucky - or I have clearly been unlucky.

I have made the greatest criticism and stopped visiting and I hope those who do go have an excellent time.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:11 AM

we can all have our off days

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:11 AM

Andy, to duplicate or replace Miskin would be impossible.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:12 AM

Me too...................

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:14 AM

Lynne


I'm not aware pub's stock of cider - it's the real ales that'sthe big attraction

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:27 AM

Miskin Man has at least 10 different ales every year Mr Happy.
Why dont you come along next year and see what my ex does for a wonderful festival.Miskin 2008 here we come.



Scooby

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:33 AM

Plus Barrel Cider for the Cider folkies.
I am sure you would enjoy the festival if you came along next year.


Scooby

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 09:42 AM

There's also an excellent but small gathering at Priestweston, Shropshire over the Easter W/end.

Free camping in field at back of pub, The Miners Arms

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestweston

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: vectis
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:28 AM

I posted this on the Miskin Obit thread before I saw this one. Sorry to keep repeating myself...

Could a do it yourself sing and play be put together in just two weeks?
I could probably do one here in my home town but it is so far away from Miskin that travel would be horrendous for everyone from the north.
Is there a suitable venue somewhere near the border (well away from Miskin in order not to queer Andy's pitch).
We would need a campsite with statics (for the indoor campers) and an on-site pub with decent beer or a pub with a stable, skittle alley, function room or barn attached within easy walking distance.
On the other hand Ali organises a good do based round a junior school. The playground and car park for vans, the field for tents and the classrooms for indoor campers. The hall could, at a push, be used for a concert and/or for late night sessions. With a willing pub or three within easy staggering distance it could be possible.
Has anyone out there got the contacts, or know someone with them, to make it happen?

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:51 AM

Real ale's not a big attraction for me...I can't stand ale or beer in any form. I get sick of being in congenial company with nothing to drink that I actually enjoy.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 10:54 AM

They do nice coffee & teas as well!

also cocoa before retiring!

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 11:02 AM

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Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 11:08 AM

http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.co.uk/

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 11:10 AM

Have had my thinking cap on & will check out a couple of possibilities this weekend & report back here. They are only outside chances though....

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 11:16 AM

Miners Arms, Priestweston 01938 561352

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 01:04 PM

I posted the following on the 'obit' thread.

The Admiral and Mrs Admiral used to do a super Easter near Marlborough. I don't think it has run for a few years but maybe he could revive that. It was a super pub with a big camping field at the back, right next to the canal.

What about the Seven Stars at Knowle Hill?



Andy: PLEASE don't be worried about our not turning up in 2008. We would do ANYTHING to get Miskin 2007 going if it were possible. I feel so sorry for you, the pain actually came through on the email you sent round.
Luv
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: vectis
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 01:44 PM

No camping at seven Stars and only room for three (at a squeeze) vans on the site.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 03:27 PM

There is a pub called the Three Magpies, next to the K & A canal at Seend, near Devizes . They have their own biggish camping-field attached to the pub, and there"s a Camping Club site right next door, ideal for the camper-vans. I have stayed on both sites-- ( the facilities on the Camping Club site are excellent ) and the food in the pub was OK too. The two sites between them could take a LOT of people, if the pub was OK for the music . I think the pub has a shower and loos for their field-campers. Does anyone live near Devizes, and could pop in ??

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:19 PM

OK, several ideas so far. We're going to pop in to the Trout at Lechlade over the weekend, but that field is probably too muddy. Will also be phoning a pub in the forest of Dean to see if there's any possibility there.

The Barge Inn at Honeystreet may very well be quite crowded, but perhaps someone (don't all rush at once & please put the reply on this thread straightaway to stop too many people phoning!) would like to give them a ring, here's their web-site.

The Three Magpies at Seend looks a good'n, and has a music weekend in September with Showaddywaddy *sigh* Again here's their web-site & as above please don't all phone at once as it might piss them off....

If anyone comes up with a good venue (as vectis described earlier) for a gather & sing, with camping & beer I'll be quite happy to offer administration to help co-ordinate numbers & arrangements. C'mon, lets find somewhere we can get together!!

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:28 PM

The Barge Inn at Honeystreet was the venue for the Admiral and Mrs Admiral's Easter sing mentioned by Zany Mouse. Popular with Vikings, IIRC.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:38 PM

Found this from a few years ago... Priest Weston Easter Festival is in the hills above Church Stoke, at The Miners Arms.

Ms Lemon: I have spent the afternoon at Priest Weston Folk Weekend and the atmosphere was wonderful-some brilliant songs/singers and loads of great tunes-and you should hear a lady called Ann sing the blues! Shropshire is very beautiful especially on a sunny spring day. If there are any other folk weekends in Shropshire it has to be worth a visit. Turned out to Anne Lennox Martin.

Mr Happy: for anyone who hasn't attended this event before,there's a bi-annual folk gathering at: Miner's Arms Folk Club Miner's Arms, Priest Weston, Shropshire, 8:15 1st Wed (01938 561352) every easter bank holiday weekend & also another in the autumn. sessions are based on the pub, but there's scope for outside bashes on the campsite opposite the pub. camping's free but facilities very basic.

Mr Red: Priest Weston Shrops usually Easter. Small, based on one pub, and just SAR / maybe sessions. contact details on cresby.com or PM Ms Lemon here she knows the organisers.

Anyway it might be helpful.

Sal

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 05:36 PM

OK everybody, I have E-mailed the Three Magpies, so hopefully we"ll know something soon.!! If you look on their website, you can get a good idea about the place----you can see their own campsite, whilst the commercial one is a few yards beyond that, out of shot. As I said earlier, I have stayed there before---It"s on a main road, and central---the food"s good ! -----The bar"s a reasonable size----There are real fires----the campsites are big !! There"s a canal to jump in if you get overheated, or you can go and watch boats go through the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill just along the towpath.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 07:02 PM

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Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 05:28 AM

Thanks for doing that bubblyrat, hope you get a good response quickly. Will report here later on regarding Lechlade & Parkend.

We had a word with The Admiral last night Kitty & he felt that the pub had become too crowded to be able to use it for this sort of thing anymore, but it may be better that nowhere....

Like many others I'm sure, my feelings about finding somewhere for us lost Miskinites to Gather at Easter are yo-yoing between postitive & negative, having shed a few tears on behalf of Andy & Jillie on Wednesday. Yes, there are some other good-looking events (Barnsley, Priestweston etc) that some people will filter off to and have a great time which is good news.

But I reckon there are a fair few of us who just want to be together, as we always are at Easter, sharing each other's company over a few beers with some singing, laughing and hugging for good measure. So I'm hoping we can find somewhere - anyone who's interested, keep an eye on this thread. If we find somewhere we'll need your contact details PM'ing so that we can organise numbers etc pretty quickly.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 05:47 AM

Yes, it's the seeing the friends that I only see once or twice a year that's the important bit. Even the singing and music takes second palce to that.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 09:23 AM

Lynne ---?? I am trying to palce you, but I cna"t !!

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 11:04 AM

Nor me you. With my husband el_punkoid_nouveau (Ted) I have run the folk club at Miskin on Saturday night for the last couple of years. I'm small with reddish, long hair and tend to wear paganny/gothic/Indian clothes. I sing, play recorder a bit, dance with Herbaceous Border sometimes. I have two kids, Shady (11) and Richard (16). I'm quite loud and not exactly self-effacing!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 11:21 AM

I had no wish to step on Bubblyrat's or any other toes - but as I live fairly local to Seend went out to the Camping & Caravan Club site behind the 3 Magpies this lunchtime. Unfortunately, they are fully booked for Easter (and were for this weekend also!). They also advised me that the 3 Magpies own much smaller site was fully booked over the Easter period because they've passed on all booking enquiries to them since the C&C site was fully booked two months ago. Looks like a no starter for this year I'm afraid.

However, possibilities are there for the future with a village hall and community centre in walking distance of the two sites. Might be worth turning some thought to forming a folk song club within the auspices of the Camping & Caravanning Club - we could then in the future use some of their sites that have their own pubs or halls within the site.

For this year - do we definitely need a camping site near a public house? I know of a farm in Wiltshire where they have a CL - probably already booked - but I think they might be able to let us have a separate field and possibly a barn to sing in (if there are'nt too many young livestock needing shelter). Unfortunately, the facilities would be very, very basic - only one outdoor loo!!! Let me know if you think I should pursue.

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 12:55 PM

The idea of the pub being the focus is threefold, really. Firstly, it is an indoor venue in itself, especially if it"s cold and / or raining outside. Secondly, it is assumed that the pub does FOOD, which is most important !! Thirdly, and very importantly, it will sell, in order of personal importance, A) Cider B)Un-oaked Chardonnay C)single malt whisky W) real ale X) lager, and Y & Z ) Campari and Babycham. And fourthly, of the threefold, it will have sinks and loos !! ( Not Rebecca, though ). So I guess that the , or a , pub , is fairly fundamental to the exercise !! But failing that, I would be quite happy with Supermarket Scrumpy, my own chemical loo ( just cleaned and serviced ! ) and somewhere for us Galley Slaves to do some cooking in ----- and a big tent for a session / sing-song. OK ???

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 01:29 PM

Yes, I agree, Bubblyrat. I know we generate a good lot of warmth between us when we're together - especially when singing - but do need a few practical facilities. Let's hope MGAS has better luck than me and that The Trout might be an option.

Polly

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 02:33 PM

I like the idea of the trout and would get there if that turns out to be a possibility.
On thoughts of other Pubs that do camping the Flower pots at Cheriton in Hampshire brews its own (very good) beer but I dont know how music friendly it is and cant do much to check it out as I no longer live in that area.
I agree with MGAS it is the chance to see my friends that is what is important to me rather than going to a festival.
I may be corrected as I have not been but the impression I have been given by many of the Shropshire Musicians is that they would not really welcome a lot of singers at Preist Weston. It is true however that few would argue with Annie Lennox-Martin, and I suppose the more singers that were there the more singing there would be, but if there is a chance for us regular Miskinited to meet that would be my first choice
Ann

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 04:23 PM

On Monday ,if not before, I shall contact the "PLOUGH ", in Long Wittenham . They are folk-friendly ( There is a folk club there ! ) and the pub has good facilities----two bars & two dining -rooms, from memory . Out the back, is a HUGE camping area, terraced, and running down to a Thames backwater ( weirstream ).Camper -vans might be a problem, ----I"m not sure. The lady who runs the folk-club is in an Appalachian side as well, but I can"t remember which one !!! Still, worth a try, I guess..

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 06:41 PM

You can organise a set of grottibottis from any one of a million plant hire companies in about 10 minutes flat.

Other than that, all you need is a convenient cold tap.

The army teaches how to "field-wash" (basically, straddle bucket and sponge down from hair to the bits you don't wnat to drink from) and it can be done on your knees in a little tent.

Vanners have showers, tee-hee. Or if they don't it proves that the need for a daily shower is but a recent invention.

Camping involves use of a camp-stove.

If you need chemicals, carry a bottle of whisky, or a lighter.

But please do get on to an announcement soon or I shall put plan "b" into operation (some might like that , of course) involving scamming my way onto the fringe of a festival.....

Subject: RE: Instead of Miskin 2007?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 03:43 AM

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