Bedworth 2007

Subject: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 10:39 AM

Haven't seen much about this on the threads, and whilst the site is up and running, it still has sections 'to follow'
I would have hoped that this close to the event, that there would be more info on line.
Giok

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 10:44 AM

Am pretty sure that Malc will get the website sorted just in time or maybe before *grin*

But, I'd like to take this opportunity of mentioning that Malc has promised that there will be a MudGather at Bedworth again this year. Don't know time or place yet, but Saturday teatime usually works well, so that'd be my guess. Start collecting your chocolate now.....

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 11:29 AM

I'll be there, if there's chocolate going !
G.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 11:53 AM

http://www.bedworth-festival.info/

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 12:20 PM

It still lacks details Mr Happy, I went there first.
G

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: daughter
Date: 12 Sep 07 - 09:40 AM

Blimey I'm slow at all this at the moment MGAS! I was hoping to come to Bedworth this year but it's Molly's first birthday on Sat 24th - she is needed for "appearances" back home. Darn it............

xxxx

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Sep 07 - 04:39 PM

Oh daughter - can't believe Molly's been here nearly a Year!! And I've only held her twice *sigh* Must see you guys soon for a Hug & MollyFix!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: GUEST,Dame leon
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 10:22 AM

Giok you're right - i was looking at venues etc for singing and this was all i got... " Bedworth Folk Festival 2007 takes place over the week-end of 23rd - 25th November

Town Centre Map Details will appear here soon " for everything.

Are there singarounds and folk clubs? if so where? and does one need a ticket to attend these?

DL

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 05:38 PM

As I recall there are lots of singarounds in the local pubs, but it's nearly been a year since the last one so my memory is a bit sketchy!! Folk clubs & Concerts are all ticketed events of course. The Mudgather won't be ticketed as far as I know and we do let Catters come to the Gather even if they don't like chocolate - see how tolerant we are *grin*

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Snuffy
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 05:54 PM

There are usually programmed (but unticketed) singarounds and sessions in the Arts Centre coffee bar and the main and small bars of the White Swan. Last year the Black Bank also hosted singarounds. Not sure if you need a ticket for the Rugby Club sings

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 14 Sep 07 - 03:53 AM

I remember last year's chocolates and biscuits fondly. It took me 2 weeks to get back to my fighting weight again.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: mandotim
Date: 30 Sep 07 - 06:44 AM

So, who's going then? I'll be there with spouse and 50% of offspring; not in the indoor camping this year, we're taking the caravan at the Rugby Club route. (Indoor campers of a sensitive disposition will doubtless be delighted.) Looking forward to a good one. The website is still incomplete, but the online ticket ordering works fine.
Tim

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Sep 07 - 08:35 AM

I'm all booked up, and ready to rock.
G.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: MBSLynne
Date: 30 Sep 07 - 10:15 AM

Since Shady is desperate to the point of madness to get to at least one more festival before the end of the year, she, Richard and I will probably be there for the day on Saturday.

It's alright for you Hils...I haven't even met Molly yet!!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 01 Oct 07 - 10:06 AM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 08 Oct 07 - 01:10 PM

Hi all, just a bit of an update!
Most things are in place now, Rugby Club caravan parking just about full (if anyone has applied by post would be a good idea to drop me an email too with the current postal situation). Venues much the same as last year, but far more stuff in the Civic Hall - 2 concerts friday evening and all day saturday, plus meets and workshops and of course The Craft Fair and the very special PEEPING TOM CEILIDH celebrating 35 years of Peeping Tom (Poor old bu__ers!). Acoustic Concert and folk club in The Arts Centre also friday evening and all day saturday (plus of course the ledendary "Voices" concert sat evening) Much more at The Rugby Club, friday (including a late "Big Sing" with Johnny Collins & Jim Mageean) and saturday evening (including a special Isambarde & friends session) and all day sunday (breakfast to teatime!) catering and cheap beer all week-end!
The two official festival pubs are The White Swan and The Old Black Bank (Mudcat meet late satuday afternoon) - all events at the two pubs are free. As the Conservative Club has a long standing booking for a wedding on Saturday we will only be using it on Sunday this year (concerts and the the final folk club session running from Noon to closing time!) Tickets are going fast, guest list and booking information on the web site www.bedworth-festival.info
Please post any other queries here as I'll pop in regularly now, or email me directly at [e-mail]
Thanks for your time
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 10:57 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Chris Green
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 04:11 PM

Have I read the site correctly?! Are The New Modern Idiot Grunt Band playing again?! When!? Where?!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 12 Oct 07 - 10:48 AM

Yes yes yes - The Grunts will be doing two spots on Saturday, one in the "Nostalga" concert to celebrate 30 years of "Bedduths" (afternoon) and one in the evening!
I can't wait either, and it would seem neither can they - so it should be really special!

Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Chris Green
Date: 12 Oct 07 - 11:57 AM

Don't you dare programme us against them Mr Gurnham! I want to see this! :-)

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 09:21 AM

Having had a wonderful MudGather at Banbury last weekend, I'm now gearing up for Bedworth - really looking forward to it! Might even make some more chocolate covered 'dog-poo'!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 06:52 AM

Any Catters who're coming to Bedworth who want a MudCat badge?
If so I'll do a bulk order with Tig & Badger & bring them to the Bedworth MudGather for distribution and collection of 50p's.
Deadline of 9th November to PM me please!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 09:33 AM

Hi all, still working on the programme, but can confirm Bedworth Festival MudGather is booked at The Old Black Bank for Saturday (24th Nov) 3pm - 5:30pm. More news soon!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 26 Oct 07 - 08:35 AM

Refresh for u Malcolm



Scooby.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Nov 07 - 01:51 PM

Hi All,
Plans are now well progressed for the festival - just as well really as its only a month away!

VENUES
Bedworth Civic Hall - Friday evening and all day/evening Saturday, two concerts plus "meet the artiste-type" sessions, Saturday Craft Fair and Peeping Tom Ceilidh
Bedworth Arts Centre - Friday evening and Saturday Concerts, singarounds, Saturday afternoon "An hour without Les Barker" - your chance to perform Less' material, Saturday evening Voices Concert
Rugby Club - Friday Evening Folk Club, Late Night Sing (Johnny Collins & Jim Mageean)Saturday Evening Folk Club, Late Night session with Isambarde & friends, Sunday The Big Breakfast Sing, Songs for Sunday (led by Sara Grey), afternoon Folk Club. Festival goers welcome all week-end
The Old Black Bank - Friday welcome sing 5:30 - 8pm, Saturday & Sunday Lunchtime music sessions, Saturday afternoon 3:00 - 5:30 Mudcat session, Saturday evening music and song session 9:00 - late!, Sunday afternoon Big Sing with Johnny Collins & Jim Mageean. Festival goers welcome all week-end, and ALL EVENTS HERE ARE FREE.
Conservative Club (not available saturday due to a long-time booked wedding) Upstairs - Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 Concert, 7:30 - 10:30 The Final Fling (Concert-based folk club) Back Room available for informal song/music sunday evening. Festival goers welcome all week-end
The White Swan - We regret that this venue for many years one of the festivals main venues has now closed.
This year we have far more concerts than ever before, but they will all be relatively small concerts to ensure we capture the typical Bedworth atmosphere of being "close" to the performers, both physically and in voice!
The full festival running order should be on the website by 12th November

TICKETS
As we expected being the 30th year tickets sales have gone very well, caravan/campervan parking is now full at the Rugby Club, although we have space for about another 10 campervans (sorry no caravans) very kindly offered by Jeff at The Black Bank (the festival will take no responsibility for vehicles parked there and they must be booked in advance as space is very limited (email to reserve a spot!) it will be first come first served, and free! Indoor camping is still available as is tent spece for those brave enough!
Space permitting SATURDAY DAY ONLY tickets will be available exclusively from the web site at £30 (securely bookable via PayPal - you may use a debit or credit card if you don't have a PayPal account) from 12th November FOLLOW THIS LINK, the remaining tickets will be available on the day. Friday or Sunday Only tickets are available now.

OTHER "BITS"
Any more offers for stewarding would as always be welcome Email us through this link.
Please email us or post a message here for any query you have.

Thanks for your time.

Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Malc Bedworth
Date: 02 Nov 07 - 01:53 PM

oops didn't realise I'd lost my cookie, very careless of me!
Anyway it was me posted all that stuff!
Malc.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Nov 07 - 05:51 AM

Fab info Malc, many thanks for posting here! Looking forward to seeing the program on the website. Sad news about the White Swan, was that the one on the corner where we had the excercise & dance lessons on the Sunday?

Hope lots of Catters will be coming along to the Gather at the Black Bank. I'll bring a couple of raffle prizes & some chocolate just in case, and hopefully some MudCat badges too, so let me know if you want one!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 04 Nov 07 - 05:25 AM

Hello hello. Yes please MURU can you get me one with             "The Unicorn Man"    on please. My other one was "Martin from Barton" so I need a new one. Plus I took it to Swindon when Luton were playing earlier in the year. Remember the rainy season. It poured down all through the game and the away supporters do not get a roof. We lost the game 2-1 got soaked and a few days later my badge went all rusty. BOOHOO. Should see you at Barton or if not at Bedworth.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Wuzzle
Date: 04 Nov 07 - 01:52 PM

Yes Please It would be nice to have a MudCat badge.
and I can Just think of the perfect raffle prize to bring :-)
G&T

So get ready to buy loads of raffle tickets!!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Nov 07 - 01:56 PM

I need one that says Chairman Giok don't I ?

Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Nov 07 - 05:37 PM

Chairman Giok? What are you like *grin*
Wuzzle: Have popped you on the order & will keep my fingers crossed that Tig & Badger can get them sorted in time!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:08 PM

Mr Scarecrow and I may make it down just for the gather and if we do we would probably like badges but I'm a bit uncertain about saying please get them as I'm not yet sure if we'll make it.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 03:37 PM

Anne, I'll get them & they'll be in the car for the next time we meet, whenever!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: MBSLynne
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 07:33 AM

Shady and I and possibly Richard but probably not Ted, may make an appearance at some time on Saturday but a friend has decided to have her 50th birthday ceilidh in the evening so we will have to leave late afternoon to get to thet (In Derby). Might manage Sunday.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Nov 07 - 08:56 AM

Glad you & Shady will be able to pop along Lynne, we've missed you!!

Program is now up on the website Folks!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 11:35 AM

We're not going to make it this year - have a great time those of you who do!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: mandotim
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 11:36 AM

Refresh for Sally!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 12:07 PM

The arrangements for Herbaceous Border have now been sorted so I hope some Catters will come along and dance or play (or even just watch!)
Saturday 24th Nov 2.30-4.00pm Outside the Civic Hall (in the 'Health Centre Piazza')
Sunday 25th November 1.00-2.30pm in the car park at the Old Black Bank
I'm looking forward to it but ....let's hope it's dry by then!
Sue

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 12:28 PM

Well i searched in the various places one searches and even searched Kitty's page of entries and saw nothing about this fred.

sal

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 12:57 PM

So, you won't be selling lemonade at Bedworth, then?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 05:52 PM

Not long now!! Packing has commenced & I'll be on the lookout for chocolates for the Gather. Shop-bought unfortunately as we've no spare time at all before Friday.

Will bring a couple of raffle prizes along just in case anyone's interested in a MudRaffle, but not to worry if not - we can just have a Fabulous MudGather & enjoy the Bedworth Festival *grin*

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: NaeMairSea
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 04:17 PM

Oops. Is it really that many months since I sent off for the tickets? Have just sorted out somewhere to stay and I had better go now and tell MairSea that we are going away this weekend.

This is where I find out that she has foolishly trusted me to be organised this year. Hopefully the Festival and the Gather will be enough to keep me out of trouble. On the bright side at least I have checked on here this week and not left it till next week.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 05:16 PM

Just a quickie. I can't see on the program where and when the mudgather is.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 05:19 PM

3 - 5.30p.m. Saturday Black Bank pub

programme

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 05:27 PM

Cheers Emma B. CU there?

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 05:19 AM

Thanks Em!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Wuzzle
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 04:42 PM

Looking forward to tomorrow. We will bring the special Mudcat prize back, we are so afraid it might have and accident, Oh the responsibility cant cope :-)
Must remember chocolate
Must remember choc
Must remember
............
G&T

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 04:53 PM

Wuzzle - I'm sure that the special Mudcat prize will be safely returned (and IIRC, it looks as if it might have had an accident already...)

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 05:04 PM

Oh No, I'd completely forgotten about the special Mudcat prize!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Wuzzle
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 05:08 PM

Anyone got air fresheners

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Nov 07 - 06:43 AM

Air freshners?

Packing now, safe journeys everyone!!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: mandotim
Date: 23 Nov 07 - 09:54 AM

Just loading the instruments, almost ready to go!
Tim

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Gurney
Date: 24 Nov 07 - 01:46 AM

I envy you. I envy you.
The New Modern Idiot Grunt Band were once my favourites, and I'd like to see Dave and Brenda and Pete Grassby too. And John and.....

Bugger. Much too far to commute.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 24 Nov 07 - 02:10 AM

Coffee. Shower awaits, then get dressed, load car and go, by 9am.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 09:05 AM

I must be the first one back then. What a great time. Great mudgather lovely ale. Etc etc see you all soon.

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: mandotim
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 01:31 PM

Back home after yet another cracking Bedduth. Many thanks to Malc for organising, the sound guys for the great quality, the artists for their talent, and the festival goers for the usual bonhomie! Same time next year anyone?
Tim

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 01:36 PM

Really sorry to have missed it. Who won the special Mudcat raffle prize?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 03:45 PM

Just got back - congrats to malc and his team for making it to the big 3-0 in such style. Another great bedduth - cheers!
Even better - finally made it to the Gather after many near-misses, and what a great little sess, well run that guru!
memory hazy but woz it richard a. who won the special raffle prize...?

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Sue M
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 04:53 PM

It was me what won the Mudcat special raffle prize!

I'm just debating where to display it safely until I can return it to the next Mudcat event that I can get to.

A brilliant Mudcat session - just needed more space for everyone who turned up!

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 08:27 AM

What a Fabulous MdGather, what a lotta Catters came!! Thanks to everyone who managed to get there, hope everyone got a sing in the end - I'll post the register when I get a bit more time this evening!!

Thanks too to my right-hand woman Selchie - (RS) who sold all those rafffle tickets and all her willing helpers who helped to fold them up. We raised £82 for the Mudcat which I'll transfer into the Friends of Mudcat holding account asap. Not to mention all those who very kindly brought prizes, brought chocolate & of course JudeL who baked all the MuddyCats which are fast become a MudGather tradition!

Glad the special raffle prize is in safe hands (enjoy it Sue), looking forwards to raffling it again next year hopefully!

Lovely to see everyone, I enjoyed collecting all my hugs *grin*

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 09:56 AM

Thanks for your kind words Hils. It was a good Mudgather wasn't it? Nice to see so many there. A good festival all round.

Rosie

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:49 PM

I did'nt get any hugs. Can I have two next time?

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 06:08 AM

It was a wonderful mud-gather. still picking the bits off! gkad i bought a raffle ticket now.

xx sal

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 06:36 AM

It was indeed, and nice to see you have legs Sal!
Giok

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 12:01 PM


Some Bedworth 2007 piccies. Please help me out with names I don't know or have forgotten.
Giok

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 01:42 PM

Lovely piccies Giok, thanks!!

Additions & corrections to naming (you asked for it!!):
DSC00340 - JonnyDyer & kitchenpiper (Vicki Swann)
DSC00333 - kitchenpiper
DSC00324 - Des
DSC00302 - Sue M & Paul
DSC00293 - Sally - not yet registered
DSC00284 - Buddug
DSC00281 - Selchie - (RS)
DSC00278 - Mairsea
DSC00271 - MBSLynne
SSC00259 - Alanww & Nessie

Chaos here, no water or gas in the cottage now (thank goodness for the caravan & the outside loo), so haven't had a chance to put up the register yet, sorry! Will do so when things calm down a bit....

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 01:57 PM

Thanks Hils, sorry to hear about your dramas, what will Richard do at 9:30 PM now?
Giok ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Bedworth 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 02:15 PM

Ok, as promised here's the MudGather attendance:

my guru always said
Richard Atkins
JudeL
Soupdragon
The Unicorn Man
Nessie
Robbie Wilson
MBSLynne
EmmaB
Strat-abuse
Mairsea
NaeMairsea
Wild Flying Dove
Zany Mouse
Mick Pearce (MCP)
Alanww
Snuffy
Selchie - (RS)
Lenny's Mum & Hazel
Merek'n'Dary
Moses
wuzzle
John 'Giok' MacKenzie
bfdk
MoorleyMan & Pelagie
RWJ
Ms Lemon
Mandotim
Sue the Borderer
Rattler
ShadyLady
Abuwood
Buddug
MuddleC
lizlegs
Sue M
Ian MacFlute

And now for the Guests:

Dosscoat
Joseph of Aromathia
Eileen O'Reilly
Liz
Dave
Bob
Des
TheAna
M Atkins
PR martin UK

Not to mention Catters who didn't get to the Gather:

MalcBedworth
Menolly
DaveAlcester
kab
George Papavgeris
kitchenpiper
Jonny Dyer
duellingbouzoukis
Moonunit
Leraud
webby
Two of a Hind
Muppitz
Greygoose
Dave4Guild
ShortyBrenda

Compliments of the Season to all, roll on next Bedworth, Fantastic!