Whitby 2008

Subject: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 09:56 AM

We shall be attending for the first time this year and are really looking forward to it.

Already been invited to join the Northumbrian Piping workshop run by Pauline Cato (thanx for passing on invite John Routledge).

See you all soon.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: selby
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 01:10 PM

I have looked through the programme and cant find this workshop. what day is it on and where? or is it an invite only event?
Keith

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 01:54 PM

I think you'll find that the programme isn't up to date ... I know of at least three talks and workshops that aren't in there, and seem to have been organised after it went to press. You'll probably need to look at the newsletter for updates.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 02:40 PM

Linda and I should be at John Conollys CD launch at the Rifle Club, 2 ish on Tue 19th. I expect we'll catch up with a few familiar faces!
Linda was looking really well, apart from being green with envy as I gave her my Warwick 'debrief'.
My husband Les should be 'in tow'. He'll be the one with a finger in each ear!! He is house trained but has a unique taste in music!
See you in 3 weeks!
Hazel.x

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 02:48 PM

I'll be giving a talk on Lucy Broadwood during the week - feel free to go to Martin Graebe's on Baring Gould and sea songs which is on at the same time - it's one of the ones I wanted to go to !!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 03:07 PM

if I am dragged kicking and screaming from my coffin I will be there at John Connolly's CD launch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: vectis
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 04:56 PM

Liz & I will be there if the motorhome keeps working...

Sings in the Station
Shanties in The Endeavour
Plays everywhere
Tea and cakes
Fish & Chips


etc etc etc

Oooooooohhhhh! I can't wait.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 05:43 PM

Selby,

I have PM'd the details to you.

Would love to see you there.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 05:46 PM

Fish and chips ... definitely. And I've promised myself a proper afternoon tea at Mrs Bothams again!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Chris Brownbridge
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 05:56 PM

We have just got home from having fish and chips at Whitby after a long walk round Robin Hood's Bay and Ravenscar. Beautiful!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Soldier boy
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 06:31 PM

This is numero uno of festivals. It has everything for everyone - big concerts/workshops line up and a really strong 'fringe' element.
I've been going to this festival for the last 15 years and would'nt miss it for anything.
Enjoy.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 05:40 AM

With me being booked at Shrewsbury I can only go the beginning of the Festival. So I should be there on Friday 18th August staying till probably Monday. Attending the usual places Station (Tap) and Endevour etc.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 08:26 AM

Are you there with the team Soldier Boy or on your own?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John J
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 08:59 AM

We'll be at Whitby, but will have to leave on Thursday evening. The Plan is to get a kip at home on Thursday night, on Friday morning collect Mum (Mudcatter Helen Jocys) and head off to Shrewsbury.

John
(loading caravan ready to go to Sidmouth in the morning)

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Susan of DT
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 09:05 AM

Dick and I will be there.

Any mudcat meeting this year?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 09:13 AM

Celebrating 10th wedding anniversary this year!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 09:29 AM

Can't believe it's ten years Jane.   Why do I feel old.

Now I understand the saying "Stop the world I want to get off "

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Northerner
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 09:48 AM

I'll be there at most of the usual storytelling spots. I'm also doing one of the Half Day at the Bay spots. I've never been to that before so I'm really looking forward to it.

Diane

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 10:33 AM

I'll be there dancing all week with the Southport Swords. If anyone is interested we'll be teaching figures from our own 'Southport' dance at the Longsword Workshop.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,squeezeboxkc
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 12:53 PM

Ken & Sue will be there again 30odd years attending, you would think i liked it wouldn't you.
reminder to Southport Swords the correct way to carry the garland up the Khyber to the Spa is up the Khyber steps at shoulder height complete with music and in step like Kirkburton Rapier Dancers when they were younger.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 01:26 PM

"when they were younger" being the key words.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: le cheffie
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 01:36 PM

I hope to be there for a day or two, Jane has it really been 10 years. How time flys

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 04:35 PM

NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo Jane! I'm sorry, you must be numerically challenged. I myself am no more than a year or two older than when you Did the Deed!

Looking forward to seeing you all x

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 01 Aug 08 - 05:14 PM

Congratulations Jane.

Love Bob & Sue

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 02 Aug 08 - 04:09 AM

O yes the Ducks!

Met at Poynton I do believe! or is my memory wrong

Married at Whitby most certainly 10 years ago, well who'd a thought it!

All the best

Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Aug 08 - 01:47 PM

Met at Whitby, Ray! Got engaged the following year in Whitby, married 12 months after that and brought 2 week old twins the following year!! They will be 9 next Thursday.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,pete n sheree
Date: 02 Aug 08 - 07:58 PM

hope you have a wonderful week Jane and Jeff and all of the ducklings who are in attendance - we remember the year you met!!!!! and of course who could forget the wedding !!!!!!! and then the afters party !!!!!!!!
we hope that we may be able to get down for a couple of days mid-week and may be meet up with you and the gang- we miss you all!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 02 Aug 08 - 09:35 PM

Three Cheers For The DUCKS Hip Hip Hip Flask all together!
Hurray!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 08:07 AM

Thanks everyone - now back to the really important bit - the festival itself. I understand the craft fair will be at the Leisure Centre this year, whilst the spa will be used for dance workshops. Sounds good to me. Only two weeks to go and really looking forward to all the fantastic singing, music and friends.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 12:53 PM

Congrats Jane-you don't look old enough-hope to catch you on my fleeting visit!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: le cheffie
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 02:42 PM

Jane et al I am on an enforced weeks holiday this week with the dreaded chicken pox, so it looks like for the first time in many years I won't be at whitby at all. Hope you all have a great week.

Look forward to seeing people at Fylde

Nick

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 03:37 PM

Oh dear a Spotted Nick! Seems very unfair you're having to use holiday for illness. We will miss you all!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Susan Craven
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 05:53 PM

Hi, I am organising the northumbrian piping workshop privately with Pauline as the festival hasn't organised anything with her - it is on Monday afternoon. If you are interested please e mail me at [e-mail].

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 05:53 PM

Splottie and I will be there. Jane are you having a party to celebrate your anniversary? Are we having a Mudgather? Is anyone coming to my spoons workshops? Will it rain all week? etc etc etc....

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 06:08 PM

No, not as far as I know, bound to be some and no

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 03 Aug 08 - 08:04 PM

'Song & Story' aka Monologue John Bartley and Dorothy Fryman are going to be there. If you run into them, congratulate them on being the winners of the 2008 John Brunker Trophy, awarded to them by the Salt Town Poets at this year's Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival. Thanks ever so much.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Aug 08 - 03:23 AM

Well done John and Dorothy!

These two are probably the most knowledgeable time served folkies with memories to boot!

I am probably the only one to recognise the nickname

Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: le cheffie
Date: 04 Aug 08 - 01:25 PM

It was my choice to use the weeks holiday as it would have been paid but my boss wants a sick note. Suppose it will save her £300.00 but now leaves me skint again.,

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: mouldy
Date: 04 Aug 08 - 02:07 PM

Shall be there as usual. Bound to see some of you around.

Hell's teeth, Jane & Geoff - 10 years!

I've just looked 10 years up:

"Traditional 10th wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Aluminium and Tin.
A contemporary or modern 10th anniversary gift has a theme of Diamond Jewellery.
The flowers associated with the 10th anniversary are Daffodils

The Gemstone list shows Black Onyx associated with this Wedding Anniversary"...

...Whitby Jet MIGHT suffice. after all, it's not the first time you two have used it to celebrate a romantic event, is it?! ;-)

Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Charliestu
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 05:17 AM

The sessions in the Endeavour are being lead by Mick McGarry from Punch the Horse. Also quality sessions at the First In Last Out (FILO) at night Monday - Fri.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 02:48 PM

I presume these are not the shanty sessions led by Jim Megean and John Connolly which take place every afternoon. They are usually in the Endeavour.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 04:17 PM

I hope it will be the open sessions, as it was earlier this year, certainly looking forward to it if it is.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 03:41 AM

Mrs Duck, Mick McGarrys sessions will follow on from the sessions that follow on from the Shanty sessions. Mick will be leading from about 5pm onwards (I think)

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Paul Burke
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 03:54 AM

I hope the poo has cleared up by the end of next week....

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: gnomad
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 04:44 AM

Yeah, the harbour area was pretty whiffy on Tuesday, and the news that it is being handled by Yorkshire Water, Scarborough BC + Environment Agency is not reassuring (any one of those alone can make a hash of things) but we had a good downpour Wednesday pm and that should help.

I will be here, but working some of the time so won't get to many events. I hope to meet up with plenty of old acquaintances, just don't be surprised if I have to dash off. Query: does work gear count for bad shirt contest entries?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: theleveller
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 06:29 AM

Could have lots of fun poo-spotting - trying to put a name to the faeces.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Susan of DT
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 07:00 AM

So no meeting - just run into people in the streets and at events. We don't spend a lot of time in the pubs, because they are so jammed. We definitely go to the ballad workshop every day at 1. We will be wearing mudcat shirts just about all the time.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 03:08 PM

The Scratch will be out dancing as usual on Monday, Wednesday and Friday along with the 'legendary' Megascratch band. Any Cotswold men and musicians welcome, sort of 'Shaky legs and eggs'. Usually meet at the Plough yard at 1pm.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 03:46 PM

I will be featuring with l'Orchestre Superscratch as usual, as will Maggie if she is free of other commitments. We could use some dancers that can actually get off the ground and some players who actually know the tunes!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 05:06 PM

That's fighting talk, Les!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 05:59 PM

(Geoff in disguise)
Usually it's the dancers who know the tune and the musicians off the ground...
Oh Well'''
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 06:41 PM

10 years and I discover he's wearing my clothes!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 03:57 AM

Song for you Geoff





Lacy things, wife is missin'
didn't ask .....permission
I'm wearing her clothes ... silk pantihose
walkin' round in womens underwear

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: mouldy
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 05:21 AM

I'll be there, as usual, squeezing all the right notes, but probably in the wrong order! Must remember to take Mudcat shirt this year.


Jane - care to elaborate? Or is it a secret to be whispered later?


Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 10:59 AM

No sorry no scandal - just reference to his being in disguise in above post. My things aren't colourful enough for him lol.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 11:23 AM

This may be a silly and probably much repeated question, "How do I get a Mudcat shirt?" and do who ever supplies them deliver to Beruit where I am working at the moment? Only joking, I am actually back in Yorkshire in two weeks time.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 11:55 AM

haven't actually tried ordering one myself

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 11:57 AM

..... but I will be in Whitby for the festival so I'll see what they look like "in the flesh"!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Susan of DT
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 12:05 PM

Bill Sables handles mudcat teeshirts in the UK and Dick and I handle them in the US. See the Mudcat site map for tee shirt info and picture from the dropdown at the top of the main forum page. The picture is Max wearing one of the original teeshirts - we changed the color to navy since the one you see in the picture does not have enough contrast to be seen outside. There are also some red teeshirts.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 03:47 PM

If Bill is running his usual music stall at the craft fair he may well have some tee shirts with him.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 08 Aug 08 - 04:28 PM

Thanks everyone for the information regarding the T shirt, I am sure I will be able to get one. Just had a wonderful meal on the sea front in Beirut at the Hotel Riviera, only around 25 degrees C at 11.00pm. Many of your compatriots here Susan, many working for UN or similar organisations.
Beirut is a place not to miss.
Thanks Mrs Duck If I do not manage to get one Mudcat site I will see Bill at the craft fair
Thanks again

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Aug 08 - 03:41 PM

I shall be there for the whole week this year, and I look forward to seeing you all. It will be nice to see Dick and Susan again too.
BTW Lynn Heraud and Pat Turner send their regards to all whom they know, they shan't be there this year sadly.

John MacKenzie

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: old git
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 07:41 AM

Congrats Jane and Geoff
BTW John Conolly doesn't do the shanty sessions with Jim (your post of 6 Aug) It's Graeme Knights.

I should be there from Tuesday

geoff t

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: squeezebox-kc
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 10:11 AM

10 years on, is it that long we were Jeff & Jane Guard of honour at the reg office
Ken Kirkburton RD

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 02:53 PM

According to the Whitby programme Jim is doing the sessions on his own until Friday when John Conolly joins him.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Northerner
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 12:36 PM

A badge would be nice...

Not sure how many Mudcat things I'll get to this year as I will be performing in the main festival, as a storyteller. When I'm not performing I'll probably be back in the my guest house resting. I really have valued the support that other Mudcat members have given me - I particularly enjoyed the trips to Glaisdale.

I'll be performing at the Half Day at the Bay on the Monday afternoon if any Mudcat members fancy a trip out of Whitby. Robin Hoods Bay is very pretty.

Diane Taylor

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Diva
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 07:56 AM

I;m going this year...first time ever. I suppose it comes under the to do list in the othr thread.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 08:49 AM

The Glaisdale train will be running again on Sunday 17th, assemble at the station at 12.35ish. Arrive Glaisdale just after 1pm, normal format as always and the now traditional raffle and whip round for the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat. If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize it would be much appreciated. Return train leaves Glaisdale about 4.25 arriving back in Whitby just before 5pm.

NEWS FLASH>>>.......

Tuesday we've organised a trip to Staithes on the Esk Belle, Whitby's biggest and best pleasure boat. We've been offered a concession on the normal fare so if you get a ticket from us you can travel at a reduced rate. It's one hour at sea up to Staithes, one hour ashore and one hour back (All approx). Polish up your nautical (or even naughtycal)songs. This is limited availability due to passenger limits on the Esk Belle.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 12:08 PM

An extra event not in the Programme;

Billed as "Mick McGarrys session" every day in the "Endeavoure" 4pm to 8pm - this was a huge success last year so hope to see to you all this year .All welcome singers,listeners, chorusers musos, poets, dancers and monologuers

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 12:18 PM

Look forward to that, Mick and to seeing you again, Diva!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 12:50 PM

Thanks for info Raggy and Mick. Whitby is looking even better.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: alanww
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 02:18 PM

Ooooh! I'm getting excited! And I'm optimistic too, as my campervan, complete with its heart transplant, managed to get me to Sidmouth FF and back! I'm starting the trip up tomorrow ...
Raggytash: Looking forwaard to the train trip and please put my name down for the boat trip!
Geoff & Jane Duck: Congratulation on 10 years - brill!
Mick McGarry: Forget about the inhospitality of Warwick FF. See you at your session, if not before.
Geoff Duck: Probably see you at the scratch morris.
Jane Duck: Is John Connolly really doing the shanty spot with Jim Maggean? Surely, he's more of a ballad man and what about Greame Knights?
"... and cider are England's control!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 02:46 PM

Of course one of the other 'Traditional' fringe events will also be on as usual. I refer to the 'Lunchtime Legends' Wednesday lunchtime rock n roll gig at 'The Elsinore'. Chris Harvey, Alison Younger, Clive Pownceby & Nev Grundy will rock the joint from 12ish for their usual 3 halves. Rumour has it that this years 'celeb' warm up spot might be provided by a certain squeezebox genius?????
Unfortunately I will miss most of it due to dancing commitments.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 03:05 PM

According to the programme Fridays Maritime Mixture does include John Conolly.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 03:33 PM

Alan, ticket reserved for you as we speak. The trip of course is subject to suitable weather conditions !!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 04:14 PM

Please come to John Connelly's CD launch on Tuesday in the Rifle Club at 2:00pm -Hissyfit did the backing vocals on the CD along with music from Keith Kendrick and Robin Garside-'The Grumpy Old Men of Old England', which actually features two rather grumpy women as well!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 05:16 PM

We shall see you there Linda!

Will you be requiring accommodation?

Bob & Sue

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Aug 08 - 06:07 PM

Thanks for that Alan.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 13 Aug 08 - 06:10 PM

NEWS FLASH !!!!!!!

Cancelled Glaisdale Train

Due to circumstances beyond our control Glaisdale Sunday is CANCELLED. One of the staff without consulting Marie took a booking for a Christening on Sunday. Now much as we enjoy ourselves there is no way I want to spoil such a wonderful day for the child and their family, so let's take the opportunity to wish the infant a long, happy and prosperous life.
Please do NOT turn up at the Arncliffe Arms on Sunday as the Christening party will be in full flow, if you would be kind enough to pass this information on to as many people as you can it would be very much appreciated.
Christine and I are looking at the possibility of doing a similar trip on Monday and will speak to as many people as we can over the weekend.

Let's all wish a happy life to the new baby, we can all gather again next year!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 05:33 AM

GLAISDALE SUNDAY CANCELLED !!!


Please see message below

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Mrs Raggytash at work
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 08:56 AM

refresh, justin case anybody misses it! Glaisdale Sunday cancelled, details in previous thread.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 10:02 AM

Good news on the travel front for us. Our favoured route from Southport, is A59 to nr Harrogate, Ripon, A19, Guisbouough & over the top to Whitters. But the A59 was to be closed at Blubberhouses, from the 4th for 2 weeks.
This was going to entail a long detour, or brave the Fri afternoon traffic on the M62. But I found out last night Craven Herald that the roadworks instead of taking 2wks, was completed in 6 working days, (unheard of I know). So the A59 is now open.
So a nice relaxing drive now (I hope).
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 12:06 PM

Sorry to hear this;will contact the 'ulls angels who aint 'catters but support every year.

Count me in for any jinks, japes or formation drinking and singing rest of time........wonder if the music loving dominoe larkers will cancell their chattering/clattering fixture?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,John Eaves
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 01:20 PM

Raggytash: Please save two tickets for me and Debbie on the boat trip to Staithes on Tuesday. Will Gnomad be driving? See you all there.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: gnomad
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 01:44 PM

No, I'm having a day off (at least I expect to, rotas have been known to get changed suddenly) so I'm hoping to make Jim Mageean's session.

I'm sure you will be well looked after though.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Debbie Eaves
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 02:34 PM

Gnomad

Thought you might be part of the ocean 'party'! But we will see you over the week somewhere I'm sure.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 04:11 PM

Having spent the last 2 days helping to get the campsites ready I can definitely say the ground is WET!!! - not impossible to camp on but very wet.

Please help us keep the sites by following any instructions given by the campsite stewards with regards to camping areas (unless you want the bog on Stakesby), caravans and movement of cars. I know on the Artistes Site it's a case of if it's on it's on for the week/however long you are there - take it off and it stays off!

You know it makes sense and it helps everyone have a great festival.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 14 Aug 08 - 07:09 PM

Is the boat trip late afternoon/early evening on Tuesday?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 03:19 AM

It would be fun to go on the boat if it doesn't clash with my duties. I'll check and see you if I can go and there's any room Raggy.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: selby
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 04:51 AM

Oh goody boat trips at the campsite what fun!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:30 AM

So rain is not just a problem in Pickering

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:44 AM

It's not as bad as when the campsite was at Ruisip and used to flood if there was an exceptionally high tide. Which happened quite regularly over the years.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Mrs Raggytash aka Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:17 AM

Hi, replying on behalf of Raggytash who can't get to computer today.
The trip on the Esk belle is in the afternoon boarding at 16.00 ready to depart at 16.15. We should be back in Whitby at appx 19.00 - sp yes, thats late afternoon/early evening John!
Looking forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:19 AM

Oops, sorry, the boat trip is on TUESDAY, forgot to put that bit in!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: selby
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:20 AM

Is that setting off from the campsite? :-)

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 06:52 AM

Very funny Selby! i don't think its quite that waterlogged yet.......in fact until I started typing this the sun was shining, but alas it has now clouded over and looks like its going to rain - again.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John J
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 07:50 AM

The boat trip sounds like fun, is it possible to reserve two tickets.....pretty please?

We won't be arriving at the festival until Sunday lunchtime (the stand-in box player in my ceilidh band who was covering for me on Saturday night in Crewe has double booked himself).

John

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Black Diamond
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 07:59 AM

Selby its not so funny after all!!! four or five years ago my son went to Poacher Scout Camp, an international scout camp in Lincoln. they ended up canoeing all over the campsite, tents and goods had to be taken into a huge barn for hot air drying, and there wasnt a bit of dry ground anywhere. but did anyone go home??? nah, not one!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 08:42 AM

Shame about Glaisdale. Can we have two berths on the boat please?

Maggie and Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 08:58 AM

As I can be seasick crossing whitby harbour in a rowing boat, I think it best that I stay on dry land but have fun.

I'll see you all in a singaround somewhere hopefully.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 09:12 AM

John J/Les & Maggie - no sooner said than done - places allocated on the list.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 09:49 AM

Book me a seat please Wombat and I think probably Jim Hancock will want one too...I'm sure Paul will be able to make his own arrangements.   The timing means we can do Jim Mageean's session and this as well


geoff t

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Wombat
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 11:08 AM

Sorted Geoff!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,betsy at work
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 11:52 AM

Weather forecast doesn't look too bad - let' shope it diosen't ruin things we MUST be due some scorching weather soon ! Good luck all.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Chris Brownbridge
Date: 15 Aug 08 - 05:23 PM

Wellllll ...... her we go then! See you there gang!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John J
Date: 16 Aug 08 - 11:14 AM

A further delay - we won't be arriving until early monday afternoon now.

Anybody know the current state of the campsite? We'll be arriving with a caravan in tow.

John

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: le cheffie
Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:56 PM

Have a good festival one and all, this is the first year since about 1988 that I have not been at all during the week.

T he festival was mentioned today on the Chris Tarrant show on Real Radio (national independant radio)

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John J
Date: 17 Aug 08 - 02:32 PM

A quick refresh: can anyone advise on the state of the campsite - we're still hoping to arrive on Monday afternoon.

John

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tyke
Date: 22 Aug 08 - 09:52 AM

whitby folk club raised more than just a few pounds at its festival folk club night for the lifeboats. Then it was after midnight so on to the endeavor for some more great singing!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 22 Aug 08 - 10:30 AM

Absolutely Brilliant (apart from the rain of course)!!!

Highlight for me was Wednesday evening at the Football Club with Jim Causley, Alison McMorland & Geordie McIntyre, Sandra Kerr, Emily & Hazel Askew, Iris Bishop & Martin Wyndham Read, Brian Dawson and the irrepressible Ray Fisher. A night to teasure!

We shall certainly be back next year.

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 22 Aug 08 - 11:12 AM

Thanks also to Malcolm and Susan Craven for organising the NSP events.

Bob

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: nutty
Date: 22 Aug 08 - 12:02 PM

I'm pleased to report that Dick and Susan seemed to be happily surviving another Whitby.

Met Susan at the festival office on her own , Dick having deserted her in order to attend a banjo workshop.

Came face to face with Giok for the first time as well.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Aug 08 - 09:25 AM

Wonderful week despite the weather. Absolutely shattered now and will need a week to get over it!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 23 Aug 08 - 12:48 PM

great week - need to be better organised for babysitting Mrs Duck next year but glad we could help each other out a bit.

Great to catch up old git, MCFAT Lady A

was very proud of little rabbit winning the children's 'Chris Award' of the festival - another thing to dust for a year!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 23 Aug 08 - 01:15 PM

I, Booker and Nigel back in one piece, skint and aged

Thanks to Station, Endeavour ~ Festival organisers and all who performed, organised, sang, played, advised, sold and shifted chairs

Even the pa bloke I upset, point taken and it IS a long week

Performers do sometimes have to make decisions to leave early, where other commitments loom

Devon to Whitby I reckon must be an 8 hour trip and Shrewsbury is a long way too [if you follow my drift]

Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Goldengob
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 06:15 AM

Just shows you can have a great time even when the weather is crap!Terrific to see so many old friends, make so many new ones but sorry to have missed so many we knew were there but just didn't get around to meeting.
Cheers
Dave F

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 06:27 AM

Had a great time as always...voice completely wrecked at the moment.
Thanks to Wombat and Raggy for organising the trip to Staithes...is it to become a tradition??
The Endeavour sessions were brill as usual ....the maritime sessions this year raised more than £1500 for the Lifeboat...it gets better every year!!!   From the bits of Mick McGarry's sessions that I managed to get to , they seemed to be buzzing.   The week always passes too quickly.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: mouldy
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 07:56 AM

I would like to express my thanks to Dame Patty Smith EPNS LED forn the control she exercised over our group of rookie spoons, even though mine were doing their level best to ecsape!
(The bruises are now beginning to show).

Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 08:32 AM

We had a wonderful week with many and varied highs.

The variety and quality at the Festival is truly awesome and hopefully by 2009 the problem experienced in communicating the programme to the visitors will be resolved and an assurance given that this is indeed the case.

As we were told on the final night "All the hard work has been done by the Directors"

High level resolution of the problem is therefore anticipated.

Roll on 2009.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 09:43 AM

As we were told on the final night "All the hard work has been done by the Directors"


O yes and the miriad of others that support the complete festival!!

~ as above, surely deserve a mention!!!!


Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 10:47 AM

On behalf of the Campsite Stewards at the Rugby Club can I say a really big Thank You to those of you staying on our site.

Most of you listened to instructions not to put a wheel on the pitch and despite the dreadful conditions helped us keep the site as clean and tidy as we could. The entertainment yesterday morning as people were hauled off by tractor, pushed by enthusiastic stewards or even managing to get themselves off was worth seeing! Next year workshops in Intermediate Bog Snorkeling, Advanced Bog Snorkeling and Fly Fishing are planned :-)

Main highlight of the festival for me was the fantastic song for Col K written by Stanley Accrington. He's promised me the words to put on here soon. A close run thing was the trip to Staithes on the Esk Belle organised by Raggytash. I even managed to spot the whale.

"Amy"........"Amy".........."AMY"

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: MikeofNorthumbria
Date: 24 Aug 08 - 12:15 PM

Goldengob wrote:

"Just shows you can have a great time even when the weather is crap!"

I'll drink to that. Year in, year out, rain or shine, there has been no other folk festival that I have enjoyed more than Whitby. Hope to see you all there again in '09.

Wassail!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 04:04 AM

Yes sorry I missed Bill Whalley and Dave Fletcher [goldengob]

Saw some great people I have never seen before, particularly Sam Lee, Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll from Devon,

The Young 'Uns first seen at Saltburn ff and also singing with Graham Knights are good and keen

The Farmers' Concert was something else with 11 traditional singers from Aberdeen, Sussex to South and West Yorkshire and keenly followed

Andrew Rogers is a strong character with a keen respect to traditional songs, first time there and no doubt on board for next year


Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Graham Pirt
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 01:17 PM

Ray
I think if you were in the Pavilion on the Friday night you would have heard me thank the large team who help with the festival organisation, the large number of volunteers without which the festival could not function , the directors (who do a huge amount of unpaid work throughout the year and finally all of the people who attend the festival. So thanks to all again.

Work is already well advanced on next year's festival with many of the guests booked as well as venues and over 100 hotels, B&Bs and flats for the artists.

Hope to see many of you there.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Diva
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 01:49 PM

Well I got to Whitby at long last thanks to my friend Maggie.......we had a superb time. Went to most of the ballad sessions and it was a great chance to hear singers we wouldn't normally hear. The trad nights out in the football club were great. Sid Kipper.....well.....he should get a knighthood. So many highlights not to mention the first ever greetin meetin....over a welcome mug of tea. Highlights? Loads..a powerful week of singing with friends old and new and being completely ragged after a night in the Res..and we got our piece of heather from the garland

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 03:03 PM

Maggie and I would like to thank friends old and new for yet another excellent Folk Week. We would also like to thank everyone involved with organising this wonderful event. We had a great time. See you all next year!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 03:40 PM

A wonderfl week. Met old friends, made new ones. Thanks to all the singaround comperes. Heard favourite artists at various concerts, and was impressed by new (young) ones, particularly Bella Hardy and Sam Lee.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Kampervan
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 03:47 PM

So, help please.
As someone who hasn't been to Whitby F.F. for many years, where's the best place to stay and why!?.

i.e. Find a room somewhere in town,(to cut down on the walking); or on the campsite.

Might just get there next year>

Thanks

K/van

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 04:40 PM

I'd stick with the camper van unless you're a millionaire.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 04:40 AM

I have not enjoyed any festival so much in years. Loads of workshops, and that's what is needed to get people involved, not just get them there as spectators and listeners.
Nice to meet so many Catters, 17 at last count.
I shall definitely be back next year, may even volunteer to steward.
Special mention for Dame Pattie Smith EPNS LED, and her able assistant Splott Man, wonderful spoons workshops, and final concert.

JM

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 06:03 AM

Good to hear such positive news about arrangements for Whitby 2009. Accommodation now booked.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mo the caller
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 06:07 AM

Even a room in town doesn't neccessarily cut down on walking. We had one day when the 6 things we wanted to go to alternated between Spa and east side. Anyone who does want B&B or a self-cater may already have missed most of them.

I'll add my thanks for the great festival.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Northerner
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 06:26 AM

I had a great time! My favourite day was the Monday. I had a trip to the Bay - a lovely venue at the Dolphin! Then at the Yacht Club in the evening. I had the chance to perform with some wonderful performers.

My thanks go to the organisers, the other performers and of course the audiences!!!!

Diane Taylor

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 08:42 AM

Graham, I was not in the Pavilion on the Friday night and I was only responding to the statement given here on mudcat!

I have absolutely no doubt of your statement thanking all who contributed to the success of the 2008 Whitby ff

Here's to 2009, and best of luck to "The directors" in their endeavours!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Raggytash
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 09:29 AM

Just for those who might not be aware, Folk Week and Regatta clash next year (and possibly the year after). Accomodation which is normally at a premium will be even harder to find. It may be advisable to book now if you can.

Raggytash

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 10:58 AM

O dear!

This is of course ridiculous, although I think it has happened once before (at least)

This is a nightmare for pubs and all involved and less money coming all round

Regatta something to do with the tides I think!1


Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 03:01 PM

I booked our cottage for next year when we paid the final balance. Glad I did as I hadn't realised the dates clashed next year. Whitby is a wonderful festival and the atmosphere in the town during folk week is very special. The festival itself offers so many different things to suit everyone, concerts, workshops, ceilidhs, public displays and singarounds and that can only happen with a lot of hard work and planning by the organisers and the support of stewards during the week. Well done and thanks to everyone that made it another brilliant folk week.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Jerry O'Reilly
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 03:31 PM

What an absolutely brilliant week, despite the lousy weather. the really nice thing is being able to link up again with so many genuine people. I'm booked for the dancing again next year and looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 04:14 PM

Kampervan - it would be great to see you again but stick to the campervan and stay on Moor and Coast site would be my advice - its a bit of a walk but the vans do have some hard standing when the rain comes!Most flats and B + Bs are booked up so if you want that then I would suggest find somewhere quick!
It depends if you want to do 'fringe' or festival or a mixture - some of the B and B's can be as far out as the M+C site or the official campsite - some people were saying last time the festival clashed with the regatta that they had to stop at Sands End and drive in and find parking daily!

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Guy Wolff On Lap top
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 05:00 PM

I love hearing about this get together even though I never seem to get there. One of these years.. I just have to make a lot more pottery .. Its great to hear about it at any rate .. All the best from Guy in Connecticut ..

Happy tenth to the Ducks!!!! . Was Bill S there after all ???   ... <><><><<>

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John Routledge
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 05:17 PM

Yes Guy - Bill S was there - in good form on the two occasions I saw him.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mo the caller
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:44 AM

Jerry, we were sorry that (as always) your workshop clashed with the American. The 2 dance workshops that we most wanted to go to. We enjoyed those we came to though.
I thought they'd fixed the FF/regatta clash about 15 years ago, back then it was a regular clash, depending on tides.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 04:09 AM

Yes, the Regatta is dependent on the tides, high tide has to be at a certain time in order that the racing can take place mid-afternoon to early evening and has to be of a certain height so I am informed by people in the two rowing clubs. Certainly folk events in the two clubs will be curtailed to an extent next year, although I'm sure both venues will try to accomodate in some part.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: dozy rozy
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 08:42 AM

So thats that over and done with.What's next?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 09:03 AM

That would be Hull's Maritime Festival (incorporating Hull's International sea shanty festival

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: dozy rozy
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 10:55 AM

I'd love to but I have to work that weekend.Anything else?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:09 PM

Forgive me if this is a silly question. Could not the Folk Week be put backwards or forwards a week, or is there a very logical reason why not?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: selby
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:17 PM

Folk week is always the week before August Bank Holiday Monday i.e. finishes the Friday night before August Bank Holiday Monday.
Keith

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:28 PM

And dont forget that excelant Hull band playinf Durty Nellies on the the saturday of that weekend Les.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:43 PM

Don't change folk week, that would really bugger up our booking. Anyway if it was moved it may clash with other events such as Saltburn. Better to just work round it. As I remember the regatta is not for the full week anyway although it did give a very different atmosphere with the fun fair and stuff.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:48 PM

Guy it would be wonderful if you could make it over here. We miss you! Would love to visit with the Wolffs again.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Chris Brownbridge
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 02:34 PM

Mrs Duck: Are you any relation to Gill Duck (nee Read)who used to live at Bay? If so, please pass her my regards.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Watt Tyler
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 02:37 PM

Note to Graham Pirt - I live in the Whitby area Graham and rarely find anything for me at WFW. Why are there no major concerts at The Spa during the course of the week? There are an awful lot of concerts but nothing that would fill the 450 seater theatre or the 1000 capacity main hall. I'd simply like to know why. Other festivals put on the major acts so why can't Whitby? I would gladly pay the admission fee to see the artists that are booked at other major festivals during August. Just take a look at Sidmouth, Cambridge, Towersey etc. The festival was accused of going downhill in Malcolm's later years and I fear it hasn't really improved. I'm not one for participation and avoid cliquey singarounds like the plague. Maybe you could respond to this please. It's not a gripe as many people obviously enjoyed the week. It's simply that there was nothing there for me which is very disappointing.

Watt

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 03:37 PM

Whitby has never been a 'big name' fest and shouldn't be. As for not filling the Spa, it's full every night, as is the Metropole and most of the venues. In fact this year they had to find extra venues cos people were getting fed up of having to queue for 1/2 hr before hand just to get a seat. There has been a lot of 'bigging up' of the line up at the ill fated Pickering fest. Full of big names, few of which I would go to see. Sidmouth, Cambridge, Towersey and many others are a differt kind of Fest. Whitby is unique.
On the booking front this year, I understand the need to have changes but I feel that too many of the regulars were dumped in one go.
When I look at festival line ups now I take the big names with a pinch of salt, they are likely to only be on for one concert. I look at the depth of a festival line up to see how many of the other artists I would like to see because these are the ones you will get 2 3 or 4 cances to see and form the backbone of a fest. The Brian Peters, Steve Tilsons, Whalley & Fletchers, Askew Sisters, Strawheads, Marie Littles, Bob Foxs, Jez Lowes, Wilsons of this world.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 03:42 PM

Well Watt, I for one would avoid Whitby like the plague if it became yet another 'Celebrity Festival' If you want the so called big names, you'll find them circulating round the big name festivals like Sidmouth and Cambridge. If however you want to go to a festival which encourages the young, and instructs the enthusiastic, then Whitby is the one for you.
Then again, judging by your post, maybe it's not for you at all.

JM

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 03:51 PM

It is possible for the Regatta to be moved up to a fortnight either way - in fact it should have clashed this year too but Scarborough Council decided to move it. The only way they could be persuaded to move it again is if the traders etc of Whitby demand it.

Watt - I know of at least 2 nights when the theatre had house full notices up. Maybe the guests on offer are just not to your taste.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Watt Tyler
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 04:01 PM

John,

At what point did I mention the word 'celebrity'? I think you're confusing it with quality. Once more I find myself defending artists that have practiced for years to become experts in their field. What the hell is wrong with that? It shows too. After all, how many of the people that were mentioned above by Les would fill the Whitby Pavilion in a concert. The answer is none of them. People sell out large venues because they are simply quality performers that put on quality shows. Again, there's nothing wrong with that. All I was asking was why couldn't we have a Seth Lakeman, a Kate Rusby or a Capercaillie on at the spa each evening? (Celebrities one and all). They would go down a storm and improve ticket sales. My point was that I live in Whitby and there was nothing there for me. I assume I am entitled to an opinion? Incidentally, my question was directed at Graham. I don't remember inviting others to comment.

As for 'bigging up' Pickering Folk Festival, I disagree. People are entitled to their opinions and are entitled to get enthusiastic about their festivals too. We agree on one thing Les, you wouldn't pay to go to my concerts and I wouldn't pay to go to yours. As for the spa being full every night - we both know that isn't true don't we? Not for concerts anyway eh?

Watt

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 04:15 PM

Whitby possibly couldn't afford Kate Rusby now, or Capercaillie, not that I consider the latter to be folk performers, Folk Rock maybe, but too loud for many people's taste, [on the folk scene that is].
Seth lakeman maybe, but he is on at so many other festivals in the summer. Perhaps as so many of us travel to your town to enjoy the festival as presently constituted, you could return the favour, and travel to any one of many other festivals to see those you nominated?

JM

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 05:50 PM

Watt-
If Whitby had the name acts that all the other festivals have, it would be just like all the other festivals. And I'd stay home.

It's wonderful to have a tradition-based festival, and I hope they keep it going forever.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 05:59 PM

Watt,
Are Waterson Carthy not big enough names for you, or is it just that they're locals? There were no seats left for the Yorkshire Garland concert and some people watched standing in the aisles. I know cos I was one of 'em.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: LesB
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 07:17 PM

Different folks for different strokes, I wouldn't go to see the afore mentioned Seth Lakeman, Kate Rusby, Capercaille. However I would go to see Bellowhead / Spiers Boden, Waterson Carthy & Vin Garbutt and many others. Whitby is not that type of festival. The Spa was full every night for ceilids (inc Queen ceilidh) and Bop till u Drop.
The Pavillion Theatre was used more this year than in the past and was not full every night, possibly due to the fact that they had several new late night venues this year. Like Steve said it was a full house for the Yorkshire Garland concert with Martin & Norma being the only 'names' on the bill. Yet I thought it would be packed for The Doonan Family Band & it wasn't. Sid Kipper packed it out as well.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Graham Pirt
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 06:52 AM

I don't normally get involved in replying to the various comments and views expressed as it can be like reading a crit of a performance and can be demoralising! However, to illuminate a few points raised. Regatta does clash next year. Chris Stephenson and I met with the Regatta committee and are trying to work with them on the first weekend. It is a shame that the events coincide as it is usually possible for Regatta to move. In fact I was informed by someone close to the rowing clubs that Aug 8, 9 & 10 are better tides.

Folk Week falls into a calendar of festivals and the date is known to performers and audiences simply by knowing when the bank holiday is - we are the week leading up to it.

In reply to Watt, I'm sorry if nothing attracted you at the festival. Many of the other people seem to have answered the question as well as I could. However, next year Kate Rusby will be appearing in a one -off concert - free to season ticket holders but we will not be moving down that road as there are plenty of excellent festivals around that offer limited appearances of 'big names'. Whitby is a participative festival with a host of excellent performers who have perfected their craft and are often better at providing entertainment that some of those names.

The Pavilion Theatre (Spa) was not full every night and we were pleased about that as we took on the extra venue to relieve pressure on other venues.

I've also read in one of the other threads that numbers were down - actually not true. Numbers were up in 2007 on 2006 and were up again this year. And for those thinking of coming in 2009 our advance ticket sales were up on the last day of the festival by 50% so if you're coming book your accommodation early.

Well, for someone who doesn't reply to threads that's not bad,

By the way Ray I ddn't take your comments personally and look forward to working in partnership with Yorkshire Garland next year. Just to explain - we're directors because we are. Whitby Folk Week is now a company limited by guarantee with a board of directors - but we're still just us - fools who spend vast amounts of time trying to put on a good festival and hoping each time we'll get it right! Fingers crossed for 2009.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Betsy at Work
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 08:09 AM

Hello Graham.
Something you wrote and I never ever dreamt about and I feel silly about admitting it...... " In fact I was informed by someone close to the rowing clubs that Aug 8, 9 & 10 are better tides ".
Graham I hope (respectfully) that you are in touch with Johnny T from Saltburn Festival as I'm sure that they understand that time and tide wait for no man (to plagarise.)
I have had the horrble thought that those (Aug 8, 9 & 10) are the dates which Saltburn used this year , and coupled with the fact that Pickering was also going to use those same dates , shit, I wouldn't wish a triple clash. The other "clash" caused enough problems , - enough for Joe to close a thread.
Hopefully there isn't a clash - I don't know when Saltburn is in 2009 , but I know that as soon as one Festiaval finishes, you're busy with the next one, so it may be something worth while to consider.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Watt Tyler
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 08:37 AM

Thanks for your reply Graham. At the end of the day, it's your festival and I totally respect the fact that you have a format and it suits you. I simply wanted to state my views.

John Mac - Just got back from Towersey mate and often frequent Broadstairs, Sidmouth, Beverley, Cambridge and would have gone to Pickering. Hopefully that's enough travelling for you!

Watt

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 08:42 AM

Many thanks for your comments Graham, I thought I had put me foot in it so to speak! not meant to

Betsy check out that the other festival has moved to Spring Bank holiday in 2009! same as Chester, Chippenham, Cleethorpes (if on)

The dates for Saltburn 2009 no doubt some will be able to advise how close to 2009 Wff

Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Betsy at work
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 09:50 AM

Hi Padge ,
It's a F8cking minefield isn't it ?

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: CannieShieldsLaddie
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 10:18 AM

Saltburn 2009

14/15/16 August

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,Betsy at work
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 10:49 AM

Cheers CSL - that's THAT bit sorted !

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Tig
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 01:52 PM

Betsy, no one is talking about moving the dates of the folk festivals! Saltburn is the 2nd weekend in August, Whitby week is the one running up to the Bank Holiday.

Very few people attend both the Regatta and the Folk Festival - they draw from different audiences. However it does causes difficulties when they clash due to lack of accomodation, the increased population in the town and the fact that traders only get one week's bite at the cherry for making money.

Hugs
Tig

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Betsy
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 02:21 PM

I agree with everything you say Tig and thanks to CannieShieldsLaddie for the clarification.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 12:02 PM

The above all confirms it was a silly question regarding changing dates.
At lease I now know many reasons for leaving it as it is and always has been and wish I had not mentioned it in the first place.

Subject: RE: Whitby 2008
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 04:05 PM

It was our first time at Whitby what a great festival, we will be back next year God willing. Rose & Dave