Broadstairs 2009

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: melodeonboy
Date: 04 Jan 09 - 07:13 AM

Sad to say, you're probably right, Kampervan!

I do think that this issue should be looked into. Surely it can't be impossible to set up something farly simple that would pay for itself.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Kampervan
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 07:17 PM

I suppose that there would be too much red tape/insurance problems/elfansafety issues for some enterprising person to spend a week with a minibus operating a dedicated shuttle service.

Call this number for a lift, £10/trip, (shared by the number of people carried). £10 each for one, £1 each for 10.

Naaahh, that's got to be illegal.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Rafflesbear
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 06:36 PM

Why?

do they own buses?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 06:06 PM

Surely one should lobby the fest organisers?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Rafflesbear
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 06:00 PM

Anyone who wants to lobby for a shuttle bus in folk week try this - the more that write the better the chance I reckon

Stagecoach in East Kent,
Bus Station,
St George's Lane,
Canterbury,
Kent CT1 2SY

Email: [e-mail]

if you write you might like to support the idea of a season ticket for the week for any journey on the shuttle starting or finishing at the campsite

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: The Barden of England
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 04:13 PM

There's no doubt that the walk up that hill is a complete 'Bas**rd' and the sooner a bus is put on at a slightly lesser fare than a cab - the better. Some of us are no longer 'Strapping young things'and the walk with the odd instrument or two is no longer an option. How's about it Broadstairs - there is a need - and Sidmouth, and Ely recognised it a few years back. It's a no brainer!!!!
John Barden

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 02:47 PM

oohhh! what happend last year?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: romany man
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 02:09 PM

even seamus would give up on that hill, however the vardo may well be pulled in by seamus, ifn i can find some grazing for him. hopefully a field not too far away, with better security than the campsite last year, i wonder how many people WONT be coming following last years fiasco.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 11:41 AM

Thanks Rafflesbear and Norcsalordie. What a great night! It was wonderful to see 'non-folkies' walk in and not leave - everyone had a superb time.

If anyone has not had a chance to catch Norcsalordie they are terrific ... well worth checking out.

What a great start to 2009.

Jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Rafflesbear
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 06:12 AM

Thanks Jen for a great evening last night at the Wrotham Arms, pleased to have the chance to chat. Norcsalordie were on fine form and The Islander was favourite for the night - btw it's on YouTube from when they appeared in Eltham.

Glad to hear they'll be back on May 1 - see you then !

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Proogle
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 03:08 PM

LOL! indeed DHM FOR THE WIN! WE LOVE THEM! LET THEM DANCE!!!!!!! pweeze?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 01:25 PM

RM - I have a plan - a horse drawn omnibus, and Seamus can eat the grass in the camping field and also fertilise it!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: romany man
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 12:13 PM

a bloody mini bus to get us up the piggin hill day after day, security that works, and bring back ded orse

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: melodeonboy
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 03:45 PM

There's a very good chance that J***o G***o will be there again!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Norcsalordie
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 03:35 PM

We thought that some of you might be interested to view our web page devoted entirely to Broadstairs Folk Week

Folk Week

from the page is a link to us on youtube at the 2008 Folk Week and although the quality of the recording might leave something to be desired we couldn't have written a better caption ourselves !

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,dillie the oast ouse opper
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 06:17 AM

yeah put wheeler street in the Pav- it would be an awesome awesome event!

I saw them at the hazlitt Theatre a couple of weeks ago, and they were fabulous

Charlotte

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Proogle
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 05:26 AM

Bring back Byards Leap at the end of the Week and Wheeler Street...but put Wheeler street on in the Pav cause the pubs were attrocious to get into when they were in them!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 09:04 PM

Look, get on BBC and see history

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 09:03 PM

Anne Lister has asked for a return booking at Orpington Friday Folk next year. Happy to oblige.I'd like to see Steve Tilston make more than the flying visit he managed this year at Broadstairs.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: BB
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 11:53 AM

Is that Trio Threlfall on the wish list, or booked?

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: synbyn
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 09:55 AM

looking forward to seeing anne lister- great songwriter

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Abdul The Bul Bul
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 07:29 AM

Trio Threllfall.

Al

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 05:10 AM

Well say hallo to Johnny from me.

Chas

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Hamish
Date: 04 Nov 08 - 02:18 AM

Despite nobody loving a clever-dick, Deal Folk Club

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Arnie
Date: 03 Nov 08 - 05:33 PM

Well, you won't have to wait for 2009 to see Johnny Silvo in Kent, 'cos we've got him at the Friday Folk Club, Deal on 14th Nov. Further details on our website at www.dealfolkclub.co.uk (sorry, can't get the blue clicky to work)

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Rafflesbear
Date: 03 Nov 08 - 04:01 PM

WOW !! - the power of Mudcat !!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: BB
Date: 03 Nov 08 - 03:47 PM

I understand that Eric Bogle is already booked for '09, and so is Dave Goulder. Also Rosie Doonan, Anne Lister, Jerry Epstein.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 06:14 PM

Dave Goulder's booked, I think?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 06:00 PM

Wasn't he there the year before last?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Rafflesbear
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 03:43 PM

yes please

and Eric Bogle

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 03:30 PM

Good idea.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 03:21 PM

Johnny Silvo

Chas

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 02:19 PM

Yes, that does look a bit not next year.

Can we start a wish list? I'm betting that Eliza C may be a bit busy, so can we have "Martin and Friends"? I bet you'd get a pile of luminaries to turn out and work with him on that?

Bluehorses and the Welsh fiddle goddess Liz Prendergast were having a year off, so August 2008 would be good for a reunion gig.

And she and Jon Loomes could have a cider-drinking contest - and oh, yes, I can put up with any amount of gigs from him...

She's prettier than he is though!

For some blues, there is probably no white man playing better than Kris Dollimore at the moment.

Maybe the technically best female singer of folk songs is June Tabor.

Any more bright ideas?

Subject: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Norcsalordie
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 09:48 AM

Thought we'd like to grab pole position in this prestigious thread !

The Broadstairs folk week website now says 2009 - and although much of the content looks remarkably like 2008 :-) it's nice to see the first stirrings - good luck to you and your band of elves Kim, you've got a lot of hard slog in front of you! We had a great time this year despite the weather and we are really looking forward to coming back in August when a little more sun and a little less wind and rain should make everyone feel happier

Folk week website

In the meantime on Friday January 2 we are appearing at the popular Wrotham Arms in Broadstairs - thanks for the gig Jen, we aim to set the New Year off in fine style for you

The Wrotham Arms

Norcsalordie