Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008

Subject: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 08:40 AM

The Beverley Barge Preservation Society has been working on plans to hold a Shanty Festival, the first of its kind to be held in the Town since the 18th Century.
The Society has been awarded permission from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to hold the Festival on the Beverley Beck Canal.

The Festival will be on 24th 25th May 2008 the late May Bank Holiday Weekend.

The Society has formed a Sub - Group and has to date contacted many folk artistes from around the Country and who have expressed a great interest in attending.
Many Boat owners have also been contacted from around the Ridings who have also made a commitment to attend.
The Beckside part of the Town where the Canal is situated provides an exciting venue for
A Shanty Festival, Seven public houses, a Leisure Centre that offers a Camping Site and facilities,
Community Area for performers, Towpath walks in a Rural Setting.
Stallholders and Business Groups will be welcome to take part in the Two Day Event.

On behalf of the committee I am very pleased to announce that the above festival will be taking place on the above dates.
This festival is free accept for camping. Although we will be receiving some limited funding we do intend to have bucket collections over the weekend to defray some of the costs.

Artists that have confirmed their support to us so far are:

•        Graeme Nights

•        Jim Eldon

•        The Young 'uns

•        Trim Rig and a Doxy

•        Hissyfit

•        Anna Shannon

•        Dave and Julie Everdson

•        Greg Stevens Boat Band

•        Monkeys Fist

•        Shanty Groove
It is our intention to have the festival centered round the Beverley Beck and the adjoining pubs will support our need for sing rounds concert etc.It is planned to have boats in the beck and also there will be room for stalls etc.

The itinery (TBC) so far is;

Friday - Hodgesons pub meet and greet

Saturday. - seen as Main day- singarounds and booked guests in "The Foresters Pub" evening concert

Dance group outside

Sunday. - All day singarounds at Foresters and another pub (TBC) Event on "Barge Syntan" late morning

Survivor's session; Hodgesons pub evening

Camping: £8.00 per night :- this will be at the usual site rear of Hodgesons were security and facilities will be provided

Please pm me if you need extra info or would like to book a spot over the weekend.
I you need to book a pitch for camping you can download a form from the East Riding leisure centre web site.

I will be updating this over the next few weeks

Publicity will be going around in the next weeks but we would appreciate 'catters informing non 'catters.


Mick McGarry

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 07:18 PM

This sounds great Mick. I hope I can make it.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: John J
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 03:24 AM

Is this the same weekend as Norwell?

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 04:37 AM

Be nice to se you again Hazel

Yes JohnJ.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 08:12 PM

Ok Mick,
Looks like the Foretop Men Will be coming. I've Given Captain Stocks you Mobile Number so he should be in touch. If he don't PM me and I will remind him.
George

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 08:15 PM

For a bit more money we could get the Four Tops!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:36 AM

Money?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 07:50 AM

looking forward to it

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 11:38 AM

Captain Stocks has sent a signal and has agreed to come and do some intresting things with ropes and knots and that............

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 12:45 PM

Good luck!

Unfortunately we are committed to another event.

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: dozy rozy
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 01:45 PM

Oh dear. I'm spoilt for choice.So many festivals, so little time.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 02:47 PM

Don't miss Captain Stocks workshop on how to tie a knot in it!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:20 PM

We do appreciate that ther other things are going on that weekend but it would be great if people could support this new event.

We hope to make this a regular festival if successful.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: John J
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 03:53 AM

Aaargh - what to do?? Norwell is a lovely do, I really enjoy it - but this festival sounds very promising.

Hrmph!

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 05:16 AM

Why not do both? More people are vollunteering their time and talent by the day to make this a success.As said before will update over the next few weeks so............... watch this space!!!

I vollunteers to steward this event pleae PM me for details.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 05:19 AM

Sorry aout last post.Should read:"we would be very grateful for anyone who would like to vollunteer to be steward at this event please pm me for details"

Mick McGarry

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 06:35 AM

We sang on the Syntan yesterday -it was marvellous -this is going to be a great event-the beverley beck is a lovely spot and more pubs in the area than you can shake a fish at!!! Come on down!!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 06:42 AM

Glad you got it sorted Linda.Can you send me thoe details as promised?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 06:45 AM

Got any posters? I could put them in Beverley Library, the Tourist Information office, and the Youth Hostel.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 06:54 AM

They are being sorted as we speak Jo.Soon as I get them I will whiz sume round to you.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 07:30 AM

Looking forward greatly to playing. The Boat Band are always up for a canal/maritme festival.And we will guarantee not to wear blue sweaters or sing Blow the Man Down( I think that side of things will be well catered for by others). And the legendary light-heartedness, gaiety and joi-de-vivre of Yorkshire people will undoubtedly make this event a rip-roaring success.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 12:12 PM

Worth a visit to see Mr. Eldon playing on a boat again! Memories of Brid revisited.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 01:44 PM

i might go if i'm not doing nowt.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 02:21 PM

There will be nowt on more exciting than this I can assure you Sir(or is it Lord these days?)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 03:04 PM

Sir jOhn is about right, Greg. Have you ever seen 'im cutting up a meat pie? It's a work of art.

jOhn - I'm just setting off for the Black Boy. Might see you there if you're not doing owt.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 04:01 PM

Les, I almost forgot it's our Black Boy night, i'm on me way.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 04:20 PM

Certainly sounds good. We had planned on going to Norwell but maybe we can get to some of both?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Steve Gardham
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 06:33 PM

Mick,
Andy says you were after getting in touch re this do. Probably be crewing on Wheldale at Goole on the Sunday/Monday but might be able to make it on the Saturday. What's the score?

SteveG

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,White Dove
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 08:32 PM

Hi Guys

2 more hours at Hong Kong airport..and i am hogging this freebee internet. It blows me away not having much access afloat!!

see you are still squeezin into the Black Boy Les..how you doink?
if you didnt read me other thread stuff..I am now a granny. Jon has a daughter tho not seen her yet

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,White Dove
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 08:37 PM

Oh and I will make a note of the festival date too

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 12:42 AM

This is starting to look a bit more like it!!!I can now confirm we will have a dance troupe to dance outside all weekend;weather permiting.

And don't forget the dashing Captain Stocks who will be there to show us how to do exciting things with our bell ropes and heaving tackles.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Dozy rozy
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 01:40 AM

Sheila and I are coming, subject to off duty.We may even be persuaded to sing our favourite song, for the enjoyment and education of all.And of course we often do spontaneous dance displays.All this for nowt, eh, mr ossonflags?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 04:21 AM

Isn't that wonderful man called Shanty Jack not appearing?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 04:23 AM

And that wonderful John "Fiddlers Green" Conolly?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 10:42 AM

I'll have me cherub dusted of Rozy.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 11:48 AM

Or better still Monkeys Orphan comprising of Shanty Jack, Paul Gough & Robin Garside

Here are some links
Shanty Jack
Monkeys Orphan
John Conolly

Certainly wouldn't be the same without them.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 12:07 PM

What about a Yorkshire versus Lincolnshire Shanty Competition.

That might just tempt us lot to come over the bridge to support our yellowbellies.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 12:50 PM

oops - just realised that the Cleethorpes Folk Festival is on at the same time.

So it might just be a Lincolnshire versus Yorkshire :-)

I'll get me boat.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 04:36 PM

John is aware of the festival but may be unavalable due to the Cleethorpes commitment and the same for Robin Garside.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 02:02 AM

Thanks Linda, beat me to it.Shanty Jack is also unavailable I believe.Anyroad aint a competition, just our attempt to make a good weekend for folk.The Guest list we have so far is very comprehensive so why not come along?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 02:55 AM

Will you have a timetable of when performers will be appearing?
That would be very useful, as there are a number of performers I would like to see.
If I brought the family along (who would not be interested in the music), is there something they could do,in the Beverly Beck area (like shopping etc).

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 08:48 AM

Beverley Attractions

And Beverley Leisure Complex is just up the road

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Eric
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 09:06 AM

Excellent line I will be there, shame Shanty Jack is not available he's always a good addition to a shanty festival hes been allover the place that fella

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 12:02 PM

Mick and I have just come from a meeting with the landlords of the "beck end" pubs and everything looks to be set up for a very good weekend. If this one is a success, it could become a regular event.

R

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 01:00 PM

Thanks Geoff

When I know the schedule, I may then be able to work on the family.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 01:35 PM

Beverley town centre is a walkable distance away. There is a superb Saturday market.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 01:44 PM

I know Beverly nutty. Its about 1 mile and a quarter from the Beck, which is OK.
However, the time of day will be important. I want to see The Boat Band, Jim Eldon and my freinds Hissyfit & Dave & Julie Evardson.

I don't think my family will want to go to the Market in the Evening :-)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 03:03 PM

*Beverley

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 06:08 PM

You can walk down to the lock and the river Hull and walk over Figham Marshes. Some times of day there can be interesting things. Have seen rabits, geese, swans, bats, foxes, deer, barnowls, kingfishers, herons, grebe, cormorants, sparrow hawk, a harrier, and one time pretty sure two cranes flew over. There is fishing: pike and tench as well as the smaller fish in both the Beck and the river.

Also, the leisure centre has a swimming pool.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 10:24 AM

Villan - or you could drop the family in Hull for an afternoon to shop or visit our excellent museums (free), or the Deep (not). jOhn refers to it as a big fish tank and he's not (often) wrong.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 10:51 AM

Had the first try at getting them interested. Blank faces from all and me backing off and thinking "try in a couple of weeks time" :-)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 11:05 AM

The Deep

Hull Museums

Or there's three big shopping centres, a good theatre, and more cinemas than you could shake a sick at. See you in Beverley!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 01:05 PM

The suggestions from Les are good and if the kids are old enough they could catch the train in to Hull from Beverley Station which is only as far from the campsite as you could throw a didgeridoo. The station at Hull is right next to the new shopping centre if shopping is there thing.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 04:09 PM

les, why would he want to shake some sick outside the cinema?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 04:49 PM

Indeed jOhn. Can't stand sick :-)
I think there is plenty for them to do and if they don't want to go, then I guess its going to be on my ownsome. Well not really, as i am sure I will meet lots of people I know. Thats the great thing about folkies :-)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 06:37 AM

Villan, will get a running schedule out as son as poss.Lot of work to do yet and I do not want to duplicate stuff.Thanks for all your support.

Mick

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 07:16 AM

No Probs Mick. I will wait patiently. I realise its a lot of hard work. I always have praise for people who get off their arse and organise rather than only take.
Keep music live
Les

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 12:04 PM

Cheers for that Les.Just had a little bit of info that your kids and others may be intrested in.Sean from the "young'uns" has just offered o do a shanty workshop for young uns at the fest.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Apr 08 - 01:12 PM

Not even that will tempt em me thinks :-)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 13 Apr 08 - 03:15 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 04:54 AM

What arrangements are there for the camping? Can people just turn up at the leasure centre?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 06:01 AM

Villan: give them all £25 each and say you'll see them in 6 hours. That will probably do the trick.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 06:10 AM

If I do that Greg, I won't have any money myself :-)
Les

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 07:33 AM

Camping is 8 pound a night.You can reserve a pitch as I understand by downloading a form from East Riding leisure centre.I will have more details after tonight.

We are still seeking volunteers to steward and run singarounds, any one willing to take on this please PM me for details

cheers
Mick

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 18 Apr 08 - 03:19 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 06:20 AM

There is a www site for Syntan barge. Its www.syntanbarge.org.uk

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 07:22 AM

Monkeys Fist

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:25 AM

http://www.beverleyleisurecomplex.co.uk/index.aspx?strPage=shanty%20festival&pVenueID=1765&pLocationID=3214&pActivityID=&pGRP=&p
try this

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:37 AM

Further information: John Connoly has contacted me and he will be able to do a couple of spots on Sunday of the festival

This site will be updated from this Wednesday and posters will be ready for this weekend http://www.beverleyleisurecomplex.co.uk/index.aspx?strPage=shanty%20festival&pVenueID=1765&pLocationID=3214&pActivityID=&pGRP=&p

There is a space on the web site to download a booking form for camping

Captain Holgate has assured me that Info on the "Syntan Web site to be updated on a regular basis

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:45 PM

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 05:48 PM

Good on yer John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Steve Gardham
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 06:10 PM

Mick
gardhams?hotmail.com
Steve

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 22 Apr 08 - 09:06 AM

Further information:Steve Gardham has been in contact and he will be appearing at the festival - Thanks Steve and all who have been in touch offering their services and encouragement.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 07:54 AM

The Roaring Forties would have loved to appear,but commitments at Cleethorpes meant we weren't available long enough to get a booking.
But we wish you success with this venture and if it goes on to become an annual event (as I'm sure it will ) is there any chance of choosing another date?
Best of luck
geoff t

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 10:49 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 05:07 AM

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 03:04 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 05:15 AM

Thanks for the link I found the booking form but it does not say where to post it - so here is the information.

Looking forward to a return to Yorkshire!

Ali & Steve

Post Booking Form to:   Beverley Leisure Complex, Flemingate, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0LT

Chq payable to:          East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 06:17 AM

Really looking forward to seeing you and Steve, Alison .... are any more old friends coming???

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 08:35 AM

We would have liked you there Geoff!!We are determined to make a sucess for the future and thanks for that.

The date has presented a problem for many - meself included who put me holiday in Ireland back a bit!!

We will be taking notice of peoples positive criticism for future years, including suggestions for alternative dates.

Just to remind people that this is a free festival but we need people there to make it work for now and the furure

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 04:33 AM

Is furure a variant of furor Ossonflags?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 07:23 AM

No.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 02 May 08 - 02:28 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 02 May 08 - 03:43 PM

I am quickly assembling some flyers for folk club distribution - if your club would like some pm me with the address and i will send you some.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Willa
Date: 02 May 08 - 03:51 PM

have already done mine, Linda and spread them around.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 09 May 08 - 02:32 PM

Two weeks to go!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: old git
Date: 09 May 08 - 02:49 PM

Now that Cleethorpes is unfortunately cancelled it looks as though the Roaring Forties will be able to make it after all. It's an ill wind.....

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 09 May 08 - 07:48 PM

I got rid of them Linda. However if you send me some more, I can put them out for May 17th at Faldingworth.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 10 May 08 - 03:14 AM

More info here:

http://www.syntanbarge.org.uk/

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 11 May 08 - 02:48 AM

Are you in a position to give us a n updated time schedule of whats going on yet Ossanflags?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 11 May 08 - 04:33 AM

I am meeting with Capain Holgate on Monday to finalise last details. That will include updating web site and time schedule.

A couple of updates for now:

1. We have now added Hogesons as a concert and singaround spot for the weekend.

2. "Roaring Forties" will perform on Saturday and Sunday

3. It is seen as primarily a maritime event but in the true tradition of live music any musicians are cordially invited to perform at "The Grovehill Pub" all weekend -

4.I am still looking for additional M/Cs for Saturday and Sunday.Anyone interested please PM me.

5. we will be using the Syntan and communal area for"Meet the Artist", workshops and playing area.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 11 May 08 - 06:06 AM

Does this song merit being a shanty and if so, does anybody do it in the shanty world? I really love this song and remember it well when I lived in Amsterdam. Sailor (band) were a big hit over there.
You can hear it on this link
Girls Of Amsterdam

The lyrics are

Sailor
The Girls Of Amsterdam
The lyrics are

Beautiful dolls in the windows patiently biding their time
With their eyes looking out to a street full of men
Who are trying to make up their minds
And the lights, they keep shining from eve to silvery dawn
And who needs to sleep when you're falling in love
With the girls of Amsterdam, boy!
The girls of Amsterdam

Soon after dark, we were drinking down at the corner cafe
But fighting broke out with terrible shouts
And people running away
For the cops they came streaming, trying to bring us all in
But we spent the night in soft silky beds
With the girls of Amsterdam, boy!
The girls of Amsterdam

Some people frown at them, blushing with shame
Others may call them by silly old names
But nobody loves a sailor
Like the girls of Amsterdam, boy!
The girls of Amsterdam

And thus, the day came creeping, boy, how the good times fly
As we watched the girls in the morning sun
Sadly waving goodbye
But at least our dreams they last like a sound caught in the wind
And I for one shall remember
The girls of Amsterdam, boy!
The girls of Amsterdam

Words and music by Georg Kajanus 1974 © Sashay Music
Lyrics reprinted with the kind permission of Georg Kajanus

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Banjiman
Date: 11 May 08 - 08:20 AM

Hi Mick,

We would love to have come but we are committed to the Ryedale folk Weekend....we'll catch you over the summer somewhere I'm sure!

Paul & wendy

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 11 May 08 - 03:26 PM

O there will be no doubt about that Paul. Always glad of yours and Wendys company.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 15 May 08 - 05:55 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 15 May 08 - 02:22 PM

Thanks for the running order Mick it looks great.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 15 May 08 - 03:42 PM

Ta Linda I did me best.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: old git
Date: 15 May 08 - 06:59 PM

Yes I like it too
There's a couple of places where Roaring Forties and Hissyfit might get together..a new Supergroup!!!

geoff

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 May 08 - 07:33 PM

PM sent !!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 May 08 - 07:33 PM

And 100 !!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 16 May 08 - 02:40 AM

And replied with thanks.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 May 08 - 08:02 AM

The Roaring Hissies, I like it I like it!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 16 May 08 - 10:26 AM

Or the "Hissing Forties"

OR "THE ROARING HISSY FORTY-FITS"

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 16 May 08 - 11:12 AM

Or the Hissy Fourfits

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 May 08 - 02:23 PM

Forty fit Hissy Roars-its getting silly now-ps Mick would you tell Nev to but some flyers in Jacks the deli in Wednesday Market place please.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 16 May 08 - 02:54 PM

The deli on Wednesday market has a poster in the window.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 16 May 08 - 03:06 PM

Hissy, in 'particular' company
Roaring (used to get that way - in a previous life)
Fit - also in a previous life
and
Forty - no, not any more!

So glad that Hull is playing at Wembley 'cos half the family is going there and I don't need to get a 'leave-pass' !

Looking forward to a super weekend.
H.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 May 08 - 03:18 PM

I dropped some flyers off at Jacks before and they had all gone so may need more-do you have any Jo? I can email you the flyer sheet if it would help although Nev has had a lot done-people can take them away as a reminder

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,SteveG
Date: 16 May 08 - 05:55 PM

Osson,
Thanks for switching me from Sat to Sun. No prizes for guessing where I'll be Saturday.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Henryp
Date: 16 May 08 - 06:37 PM

The Beverley Barge Preservation Society has formed a Sub-Group.

Is anyone interested in aircraft carriers?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 May 08 - 07:14 PM

That might be an interesting maneouvre through the lock gates!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 16 May 08 - 08:47 PM

SCARY !!!!!   I intend to descend on you !!!!   AND I will bring the Banjo as well as all the other crap !   Be VERY Frightened !   LOL !

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 17 May 08 - 04:00 AM

This is starting to look good!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: oombanjo
Date: 17 May 08 - 05:17 AM

Info for those that are camping on the leisure centre. Enter through the main gate and take the first turn right behind the centre, follow the road right round "don't turn right or left into either of the car parks" the main road turns to the left, then drive strait on to the field behind the swimming pool. This are will be marked out for caravans campervans and tents. Please Note. I have brought you in this way to avoid driving over the football fields where I am turfing and over seeding the fields prior to the folk festival and next seasons play. Your help in avoiding these areas of the field will be much appreciated. Cheers and hope you all have a great weekend. Cheers Oom Banjo.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 18 May 08 - 02:44 PM

Thanks for that John .

For information the running order for the festival can now be seen on the "Syntan" web site --------please wait a coupla minutes for it to load.

I would like to point that times artists and venues are liable to change, but gve us a chance it is our first time!!! we will try and inform people in loads of time.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 18 May 08 - 03:29 PM

http://www.syntanbarge.org.uk/beckside%20shanty.htm

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 18 May 08 - 03:36 PM

anything happening on Friday evening?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 18 May 08 - 03:47 PM

Be there on the Sunday to catch the Boat Band or be so like totally square.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 May 08 - 08:48 PM

Isnt there an informal Meet and Greet on Friday ? I will be around as soon as I have my tentlet up !

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 19 May 08 - 02:58 AM

Was mentioned in earlier thread so just to refresh; "Meet and greet" in Hodgson pub at about 6.30ish on the Friday.

I am having a final meeting on't Syntan Tuesday night so if booked artists and M/C's or any one has any questions, positive advice etc. please pm me

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 19 May 08 - 03:43 AM

Very much hope to meet and greet on Friday night

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 19 May 08 - 04:11 AM

I'm hoping to get there on Friday night but, unfortunately, other family commitments mean that I'm unlikely to see any of the Saturday or Sunday stuff.

R

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 19 May 08 - 06:31 AM

The Foretop Men will be ariving on Friday heading down from Whitby after Liam Haywoods 18th Birthday Party in the Frendship Rowing Club.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 20 May 08 - 06:07 AM

looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 20 May 08 - 10:52 AM

Do I have to sing sea songs at the meet and greet? If so, would "Boots of Spanish Leather" count?

R

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 20 May 08 - 11:04 AM

One of the Foretop Men Shanty Group, George Clarke, will be appearing on Kevin Young's Radio Show tonight (20th May 2008) the Show is called the Beggars Folk Club. It is a two hour programme that runs from 19.00 hr till 21.00 hrs.

I'm told that you can listen live to the programme by following this link Beggars Folk Club.
Both George Clarke, Ken Stocks and Marie Blackburn will be at the Shanty Festival although I'm not sure of any of the timed spots or where or when at this time.

Why not tune in and enjoy the show?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 20 May 08 - 01:02 PM

George will be contacting you,

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 20 May 08 - 01:04 PM

a worn by Spanish Sailors Roger-I think you could get away with it!!!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 20 May 08 - 01:04 PM

That nice Mr Flags has asked Maggie and me to look after the Meet and Greet and so that means you can do what the hell you like Rog, (within reason). Anyway - you've always got Browns FERRY Blues!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 20 May 08 - 01:05 PM

>>Spanish Sailors Roger<<

Do they

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 21 May 08 - 08:48 AM

I must tell you how much I enjoyed myself on Seaside Radio last night and afterwards at The Ship Inn regular Tuesday Night session.

Whilst playing live on air on Kevin Young's Beggars Folk Club Radio show he disappeared into a Closet whilst I was playing the Sailors Horn Pipe between verses.
He reappeared wearing a Vienna Boys Chore Sailors Suit and started dancing the Sailors Hornpipe. When I asked him later about the significance of him coming out of the Closet in his Sailors Suite. He said that he a bought it especially for the Beverly Beck Shanty Festival.

I did manage to get in plenty of plugs for the Shanty Festival although I was unable to give an accurate description of Ken Stocks or Mick McGarry due to the programme going out before the 9 o'clock watershed.
George

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 21 May 08 - 07:11 PM

God on yer George!!!Was it a sailors leather suite?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 21 May 08 - 09:09 PM

You'll have to wait and see, Mick, Kevin has promised to come along to Beverly Beck at some point during the weekend.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Paint-Face
Date: 22 May 08 - 07:28 AM

Really looking forward to the week-end, We have been promised sun-shine, there are loads of boats coming - some in full sail!! singers galore and dancers and knot tying and CD's and stalls and a tombola, you can even come and have your face painted!!- bring pockets full of cash...its all for a good cause!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 22 May 08 - 07:29 AM

Smoke signal from Ken Stocks (all at sea) see you there friday

Looking forward to a great weekend

Got some string to tie a few knots!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Doxy
Date: 22 May 08 - 07:44 AM

Looking forward to sharing a pint and a song on Friday night.............. OK i won't share my pint!!!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 22 May 08 - 08:15 AM

Shiver me Timbers it's going to be Hot Hot Hot!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 22 May 08 - 08:42 AM

Michael

All being well see you some time of Saturday, not be very familiar with the area where is the Beck in relation to the town centre.

Cheers

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 22 May 08 - 12:23 PM

Nick, if you can find your way to the "Sun" keep that on your left follow the road round over the railway line; Hogesons on the right ;coupla hundred yards 'till your hat floats and you are at the Beck.If in doubt gizza bell and I will talk you in.

We are directing people to park opposite Hodgesons on what was the old museum site plenty of parking and it is free.

In answer to a lot of queries Re:the Artistes sessions in the pubs in the afternoon only, are being led by the M?c's and booked artists. These are being worked on the same principal as the Hull Maritime Festival, were the artists do a few songs and the rest is as a singaround if singers be available.
Looks like good weather so let us have a good 'un!!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 22 May 08 - 01:33 PM

Thanks Michael, know where you mean, hopefully see you then

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: danensis
Date: 22 May 08 - 04:44 PM

I've just looked at the Syntan website, and the links on the left appear to be an image - so obviously not clickable. Has someone been playing with some software again?

On similar lines, the timetable is also an image, and appears to fall off the right hand side - are there any more columns after Grovehill?

I've tried to phone Nev, but I suspect he's probably on deck with a paintbrush,

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Grampus
Date: 22 May 08 - 05:07 PM

I had the same problem re menus on the left. I was using Opera browser. I changed to Internet Explorer and they became 'clickalbe'. I suspect this is a compatibility issue. The Programme still ends at Grovehill though.

HTH

G.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Grampus
Date: 22 May 08 - 05:07 PM

Clickable !

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 22 May 08 - 09:24 PM

The regular Friday session in the Tiger is going ahead as usual, mostly tunes.

The GroveHill Pub in Holme Church lane, venue for tunes sessions Sat / Sunday, has good accoustics and lots of character. There is a car park and a good big beer garden behind. They have got in some real ale. Looking forward to trying it out.
You can also get to it on foot from the beckside by going down 'Jack Taylor lane' from the north side of the beck, which is just opposite the Syntan.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 23 May 08 - 01:40 AM

Thanks for that Jo.

In answer to comments the timetables are complete and do finish at "Grovehill"I will admit that they do take a little time to download.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 23 May 08 - 05:59 AM

Really looking forward to the weekend ..... see you soon

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Betsy at Work
Date: 23 May 08 - 06:39 AM

TO OSSONFLAGS,
Hiya Mick, me and missus have found somewhere not to far away from Beverley ,so I hope I see you and Mary on Saturday.
Would have sent a PM but it would mean fannying about / resetting Cookies or whatever the correct term is.
Look forward to seeing Nick again, and must say hello to Nutty .
Notable absence ids GedPipes - are you expecting him to turn up?
Cheers Betsy

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 23 May 08 - 07:24 AM

Good news Pete.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 23 May 08 - 07:36 AM

The Boat Band is frantically paddling down the locks in Audlem, eta Beverley Sunday lunchtime. See you all there.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,warpy
Date: 23 May 08 - 09:30 AM

Raving Maes are raring to get there.New short skirts so if its breezy we might have to wear big pants.
A rare outing for the naughty girls of morris.We are dancing at 12 noon on the Saturday and during the afternoon.
Hey Ossonflags if I bring the Euphonium will that make me a
BRASSY TART    .

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Leila..
Date: 23 May 08 - 11:39 AM

See you on Saturday.....

Looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 23 May 08 - 12:13 PM

Ged is quite busy and hopes to make it but is not sure.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Betsy
Date: 23 May 08 - 12:51 PM

Hi Graham and Jo , can you tell Ged I've PM'd him - obviously I haven't got a phone No for him , I'd appreciate THAT.
Cheers
Betsy

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 23 May 08 - 01:56 PM

Have texted him Betsy.

Bank holiday Monday
If anyone wants something interesting to do on Monday 26th,
Beverley Minster are doing tours of the roof.
It's interesting and a lot of fun.
Cost is £4 (in aid of the minster up-keep)
and tours are at    10, 11:15, 12:15, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Steve Gardham
Date: 23 May 08 - 05:30 PM

That Minster trip reminded me to change my earlier note. The £4 charge did it! Since I posted the details of the Bank Holiday trips on tug Wheldale at Goole Waterways Museum, the price of this has gone up to £4. It's the price of diesel that done it. So you can either stand on the roof of a church and look at Beverley or stand on the deck of a tug and look at Goole docks.

Steve

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Willa
Date: 24 May 08 - 04:55 AM

Off to a great start at the Meet and Greet. Thanks to all concerned!

Weather fine today so get yourselves there, folks.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 24 May 08 - 09:05 AM

hissyfit have kicked off the session at the sloop. Hurry down to the sloop as the are about to return to the stage. This is george clarke live at the sloop.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 24 May 08 - 11:47 AM

its dave and julie everson now for the next hour. Unless monkeys fist who are still here try to burn the sloop down again!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 25 May 08 - 05:06 AM

Simon and Bruce's Irish music session is on tonight in the Tiger.
It's on every Sunday, Irish music, think it starts about 8pm.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 25 May 08 - 04:07 PM

it was really nice, well done and thanks to mick ossonflags, and everyone else waht was involved in organising it.

I would of stayed longer , but had to go to work.

PS=thanks Mick for lending me your phone.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 25 May 08 - 04:26 PM

I managed to get along this afternoon and really enjoyed it. Well done Mick (a lot of hard work).

Managed to get to see the Boat Band (Greg Stephens Band), HissyFit, Trim Rig & Doxy and the Young Ens.

Met mudcatters harriWatts, Les & Maggie (from Hull), Bassic

As well as John Conolly, Shanty Jack.

Felt right at home. :-)

Thank you

Les Worrall

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Soldier boy
Date: 25 May 08 - 05:26 PM

I just popped over for one night (saturday) to visit this festival in its first year of conception.
Being its first year it was a bit quiet in terms of numbers of people but there was lots going on in the programme of events. The thing that struck me was that a hard-core of all the 'right' people were there so it worked.
I am sure that with these people involved working hard to stage it and continuing to attend and support it it will just grow and grow in the years ahead.
It has a lot going for it:
The right people (as mentioned).
All the venues and camping are all in one compact and easily strollable location (this really was a big bonus to me wi' me bad back).
The location itself at Beverly beck is like a seperate little community in the town with lots of interest and history.
It's nearly in the shadow of the Minster itself.
There are 7 pubs all within a stroll of each other and all were used to host informal concerts,workshops,singing and muso sessions
- That's good organisation!
The leisure centre is near all the pub venues, has all the facilities needed and tons of room on its surrounding fields for caravans,campervans and tents for only £8.00 per night.
Loads of parking space also available near leisure centre for non campers coming to the festival.
Because of all the folk friendly pubs in this small locality there is lots of potential to accomodate and further grow 'fringe' singing and muso sessions.
I wasn't there long and didn't go to many sessions in the programme but my impression was that because of all the above this could grow into a real diamond of a festival.
All the right ingredients in the cake are already there. All it needs now is a good stir of publicity and word of mouth and it could become a real cracker and a 'must do'event in the folkie calender. Look out for this festival next year.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 26 May 08 - 04:54 AM

Sadly couldn't make it owing to a certain football team playing at Wembley [What a result!]. However did try to get 36,000 black & amber clad supporters to sing Lal Waterson's great Hull anthem 'Some Old Salty' but without much success!

Look forward to making it in 2009.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 26 May 08 - 05:28 AM

great weekend. thanks mick. highlight of the weekend was the young'Uns..........fantasic. well worth the trip from the south just to see them! cheers lads

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: old git
Date: 26 May 08 - 05:53 AM

The Roaring Forties had a ball!1 (Pity you didn't get to see us Les!!)
It was great to get to see old friends (and young friends) again. As mentioned above , when all the little hitches which are natural for a new fest are sorted out this has the potential for a great festival.
Well done to all the organisers and performers,,booked or not. Will PM you soon with some comments Mick...but I think that the big need for next time (and I hope there'll be one) is more Publicity.

geoff t

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:00 AM

I was just too late (I think) Geoff.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: old git
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:00 AM

p.s. it was worth the trip just to hear Hissyfit again! They still have the ability to move an old softy like me, though on Saturday night I managed to sit through the whole of Sweet Minerva dry-eyed!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:05 AM

I'm half way home - logged in from My Old Mom's on my way - Smashing weekend , and good weather apart from the wind , and some good singing ! Well done Ossenflags and then rest of the crew

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:47 AM

Oh I forgot to mention that I saw Leadfingers as well :-)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 26 May 08 - 08:37 AM

Maggie and I had a brilliant time - it was a wonderful way to celebrate my 60th birthday! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this an event we'll all remember, and already people are wanting it in future years.

A lot of local singers, musicians and dancers contributed to making this a success so thanks to them, and particularly to the organising committee.

Les

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 26 May 08 - 08:40 AM

Home now, still with that warm glow you get when you've had a really good weekend's singing with lovely people.
Young'uns were amazing, John Conolley too, Hissyfit - well I'd come back just to see them!
Campsite perfect and so close to venues. Steve appreciated the basqued morris! My 3 wishes for the weekend all were granted - to hear 3 Day Millionaire (Thanks Mik) and I'm at home by the old muddy Humber (Thanks Geoff) and for Tigers to get through, wish my Dad was still here to see that one!
Hope to see you next year - we think you should charge us a bit of money - not £80 obviously but we don't want to deprive the opera of too much Lottery money...
Love Ali & Steve

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,Doxy
Date: 26 May 08 - 08:47 AM

Hiya All,
Well we had a brilliant weekend. Great place, great company, great singing!!!!!
Roll on next year. A must do on our calender

Thanks to ALL who worked so hard to make it a success and to everyone who came along and supported the event.

Fair Winds
Trim and the Doxy

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 26 May 08 - 09:35 AM

Back home - tired but happy. What a cracking weekend.

Thanks to Mick and the team (and the artists).

Obviously there are little blips to be sorted but for a first try it gave a flavour of what an amazing success this event could become.

I'll definitely be back

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: nutty
Date: 26 May 08 - 09:40 AM

the last posting was me - without cookie

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 May 08 - 10:21 AM

Back home and back at the pc , and like others above with the feeling of a fabulous weekend in good company, made to feel thoroughly at home and welcome, all folks working together to make it a success but importantly, all enjoying it tremendously in the process.
Great to meet up with all those too numerous to mention who I'd not seen for a while, including many fellow-Catters.... Thanks especially to Maggie and Les, Hissyfit, John & Zeke, Anna Shannon, the Young'uns, Monkey's Fist, Roaring Forties and Ossonflags (the Guv!) hisself, but let's face it, eveyone was a star!
Considering it was a "first time" with its inevitable little things to sort out, Mick and his team got so much so right (good onya mate -massive well-dun there!) and with a bit more tweaking (and better publicity) this event has all the ingredients to be a regular fixture on the calendar. The dates are already in my diary for next year...

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,danensis
Date: 26 May 08 - 02:53 PM

Those girlies on Crane Wharf were amazing - best desccribed as Rocky Horror meets Morris Dancing!

If anyone didn't fill in a feedback form, please let me know and I can email one to you - the more feedback we get the better we can make it next time - and we're all adamant there will be a next time if we can get the funding,

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Willa
Date: 26 May 08 - 04:12 PM

Can't possibly name names for fear of missing someone out!! Thanks to you all - Committee, artists, singers, dancers and instrumentalists AND of course the all-important audience.
A great weekend.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 26 May 08 - 04:14 PM

back home-the 3 minute journey was a killer ! Many many thanks to the Beverley Barge preservation Society for sponsoring the event and to Ossonflags for all of his hardwork. We had a ball, the last night was as memorable as any in a major festival -what a singaround! Thanks to the wonderful John Connolly for allowing us to join him on his set, to Trim Rig and Doxy, for the same, we love singing with you guys! - just so many great voices. The Young 'uns were a revelation and asking them to sing with us, just blew me away -Hartlepool is indeed blooming!!! - my stepson and grandchildren don't 'do' folk but enjoued the afternoon on the Beck and the singing in Hodgsons so much they are now thinking of coming to a full weekend festival!!!!!if tey start planning next years tomorrow as they said -it will be storming!!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 26 May 08 - 04:38 PM

We had a great time, what a success! Sorry we didn't we didn't make it to the Hodgeson's survivors session. The Irish session ended up in the Foresters and we were so tired out we staggered home after. Hope you all had a good time, and a happy birthday to Les!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: danensis
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:05 PM

I've now posted the first set of photos:

http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/danensis/Shanty%20Festival/

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: danensis
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:12 PM

and for the benefit of Lester Simpson, "Spider T" is a super sloop!

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 27 May 08 - 03:18 AM

A Festival of most excellent fancy. Well done Mick. The three young chaps singing in Hodgsons late sunday afternoon were a revelation, never caught their name.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,danensis
Date: 27 May 08 - 03:54 AM

The Young 'Uns

John

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 27 May 08 - 04:26 AM

They were fantastic weren't they! No wonder they got a standing ovation by many! The highlight of the weekend

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Black Diamond
Date: 27 May 08 - 06:58 AM

we could only make Saturday, but thoroughly enjoyed the day the boats were good to look at, and the singing was excellent (not being singers ourselves we didnt know what to expect, and we were delighted by the Roaring Forties and Jim Eldon and Hissyfit and Dave and Julie Evardson. The Roaring Forties were kind enough to ask me to play my tunes when I pointed out I dont do "singing", and even clapped - greatly appeciated.
Congratulations to all the organisers
just one thing .. didnt Beveley read the weather forecast??? it was supposed to be warm!!!!!
Lin

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 27 May 08 - 07:47 AM

Lin, it was dry! Thank goodness.   What a brill weekend.

Thanks 'danesis' for all the fantastic photos. I missed "Those girlies on Crane Wharf" "Rocky Horror meets Morris Dancing" but your pics showed some of their energy.

All this within 2 miles of home - it was great to see how popular this first festival was and to know that so many travelled far to join in and that Cleethorpes loss was our gain! Great to hear Dave and Julie Evardson again, on fine form at the end of a long day.

Nev and Co - all the boat crews - please come again. I didn't get the chance to get on board the 'stunning' Spider or chat about the vessels.

Having the chance to join forces and harmonise with Trim rig and a Doxy, John Conolly and "the young 'uns" (in order of occurrence) Wow, what a treat - a different dimension which must be repeated.

Congratulations Old Git for drying your tears. Has t'other Geoff got his voice back yet? Apologies from me for my tearful tiredness on Sunday afternoon - the emotion of the song and the virtual hug that envelops this sort of event simply got to me.
The survivors session was 'something else'! Ali and Steve delivered a sound I'd never heard from them before and Hazel Bolton chose the perfect 'harmonise-along' Eileen A'roon(sic).

Like Willa said, "in fear of missing someone out I'll not name any more names"- but all who were there were on finest form. Thank you.
See you next year - if not sooner. Hazel.x.x.x

PS Happy Birthday TODAY to Les (60) Ward and Linda Kelly (lots less) than Les

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: the button
Date: 27 May 08 - 08:09 AM

Nice pictures. Garland dancing wasn't like that when I used to play for a side in the 80s. *sob*

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 27 May 08 - 12:23 PM

My understanding was that Mick (Ossonflags) was heading out to the Emerald Isle early on Monday so he won't have seen all of your appreciative messages - I doubt that he would log on whilst away either so, hopefully, he might see them when he returns.

R

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 27 May 08 - 01:50 PM

So he is going to get guinnessed is he :-)

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 May 08 - 03:50 PM

Many thanks to Mick Ossonflags and the organising time. We had a great time. The Young'Uns were a great discovery, fantastic singers. And loads of other good songs as well. And the Beverley Minstwer carvings were something else again, never seen anything like it.
Love
The Boat Band

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 28 May 08 - 08:41 AM

In my thanks earlier in this thread I should have included the publicans and bar staff. In particular Maggie and I would like to mention the Mariners, where we were working, for looking after us so well, even putting on a wonderful spread of free grub!

Les

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 May 08 - 01:05 PM

I'd second that Les, the staff in all the pubs were fantastic and entirely supportive. Cheers!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 29 May 08 - 05:58 AM

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 30 May 08 - 11:22 AM

Outrageous story in the Hull Daily Mail about the lock keeper on the Beck refusing entry to a boat coming to the Festival because they hadn't booked 2 days ahead!

If E.Yorks Council are serious about making the Beck a tourist amenity they'd do well to get rid of all the 'jobsworths' first!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 30 May 08 - 11:35 AM

Read all about it!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 30 May 08 - 07:16 PM

Thanks for the link Les, I hadn't heard anything about this. What a shame for them.
The week has flown by and I'm still 'singing' Hartlepool is bloomin' - courtesy of 'the young uns'.
Just think, we were challenging the disco this time last week!
Hazel.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 31 May 08 - 06:55 PM

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 01 Jun 08 - 08:29 AM

Thanks to Mick and the other organisers. There were some great singers there. The final 'Survivors' session was a tremendous event. And it was all free! Fast Forward to 2009.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Jun 08 - 04:32 PM

I hope I will be available in 2009 - Twas indeed a good bash !

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Jun 08 - 04:33 PM

And 200 !!!

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 04 Jun 08 - 01:32 PM

Theres a recording from the festival
on 'younguns Beverley Beck shanty festival' thread

http://www.garageband.com/user/TheYounguns/podcast/main

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 05 Jun 08 - 06:41 PM

Just got back from Ireland, hanks for all your nice comments and support been on the road for fourteen hours and am a little fatigued............ will post properly tommorow

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 09 Jun 08 - 12:42 PM

It was indeed a great festival.I tried to get round everyone and thank them personally for all their hard work and support, so if I missed you out a big thanks again!!!!!!!!!!

Oweing to the massive success of this year we will be running again next year.......... and every year if i have owt to do with it. We are starting to organise now.

Thank you all for your feedback; rest assured we will/have taken all your comments on board.

Any further positive suggestions please pm me.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 09 Jun 08 - 02:38 PM

Well what about Shanty Lap Dancing and Shanty Pole Dancing LOL :-)

The mind boggles at the thought. Shiver me timbers :-) Nah Hissyfit wouldn't do that! Would they :-)

Keep the good work up Mick and make sure Shanty Jack is on next year :-)

Cheers
Les Worrall

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 02:23 AM

But Shanty Jack was there Les.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 03:26 AM

Did he sing and when was that then?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 05:20 AM

He sang in a coupla singarounds on Saturday;"I was talking with him in "Fhe Foresters" and he cetainly sang there.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 07:11 AM

yes..he sang during our set...and then when Jim Eldon was on.
geoff

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Rasener
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 08:28 AM

Sorry I did see him on the Sunday but not singing.
Glad he did a bit.

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 08:49 AM

The Young'Uns have a Podcast of stuff from the festival, but I am not computery enough to make a link and stuff. Any offers?

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 10:29 AM

find the 'younguns Beverley beck shanty festival' thread and follow the blue clicky

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Willa
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 03:11 PM

Think this is the link
http://www.garageband.com/user/TheYounguns/podcast/main

Subject: RE: Beverley Beck Shanty Festival May 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 10 Jun 08 - 06:49 PM

Thanks for that Willa, I'd missed it first time round!

David is soooo funny.


Hazel.