Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?

Subject: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mr Red
Date: 12 May 09 - 05:53 AM

English tunes practice sessions thread
sessions thread
Chippers dance page (ignore comment until I correct it) days/bands are correct

soooooooo

who's going?

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Bloke from Poole
Date: 12 May 09 - 07:32 AM

Well hello Mr Red, long time no see. Long time no Arle Court may have a bearing on that.

But I'm going (as a steward) and I'll look out for you. Please try not to be inconspicuous so I can easily spot you in the crowd.

It will be sunny this year because I have bought a new plastic mac with Chippenham in mind.

My regards to your good lady as well.

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Moses
Date: 12 May 09 - 08:38 AM

All being well, I'll be stewarding for the first time at Chippenham.

Looking forward to it.


Christine

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 12 May 09 - 09:20 AM

I'll be there too

Stewarding again.

What's this I see on da website about the Rose and Crown coming back into the festival?

Dave

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 12 May 09 - 01:43 PM

Yo, bro, it's true. We (Spare Parts) are running tunes practice sessions there before the main English tunes sessions on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

See you there!

Valmai

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: henryclem
Date: 12 May 09 - 03:35 PM

I shall be there - stewarding as well. If you're passing Comms (just opposite the food!) say hello ...

Btw is anyone actually BUYING a ticket? Not by the look of this thread so far!
Henry

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: GUEST
Date: 12 May 09 - 08:15 PM

Yes, I've bought a ticket this year.
Not stewarding for the first time for 25 years.
Hope to be able to SEE the festival!
See you there.
Colyn.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 12 May 09 - 08:24 PM

Much as we'd LIKE to have gone,WFD and I will be off for a holiday in the West Country, attending the festivals at Dulverton and Bude,with a few days at the "Fox & Hounds" in between---seems like a good plan ,eh ??

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 May 09 - 01:08 AM

Manitas is, so I'm going to have a fantastic weekend!
































Guess who is staying at home!

LTS

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 May 09 - 02:24 AM

I'll be running a couple of events at the Cause, with guest appearances from Alison McMorland & Geordie McIntyre and CMR (Saturday) and Eddy Johns and Vicky Swann & Jonny Dyer (Sunday).

Kitty

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: julian morbihan
Date: 13 May 09 - 04:22 AM

Enid & I will be there, as ever.

We don't have Breton dancers for the displays this year but do have a Breton band (Er Lann Eur) playing for a Fest Deiz (daytime Fest Noz - Breton dance).

We will have an "initiaion de danse" to explain and demonstrate the dances for those who are not sure what it might involve.

It's at the Constitutional Hall on Sunday 4.30 - 6.30. Hope to see some of you there.

Can someone book good weather for this year, please.

A bientot

Julian

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 13 May 09 - 05:54 AM

Well I'd better turn up, otherwise Housewives' Choice will be missing a concertina player!

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 13 May 09 - 06:52 AM

Yes, I'll be there again. I'm with Hawksword. the new incarnation of East London sword dancing and will be aiming to spend a bit more time in the Old Road Tavern this year.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 13 May 09 - 07:13 AM

We will be there as paying punters! (well someone has to ;) )

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mitch the Bass
Date: 13 May 09 - 08:40 AM

I'll be there as part of the Ram Company. We're in the Cause on Sunday afternoon with Waltzers and Wonders but I'm hoping to get to some sessions as well.


Mitch

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Hawker
Date: 13 May 09 - 04:28 PM

I'll be there with Cornwall Songwriters performing 'Cornish Lads' at The Cause on Saturday early evening.
Won't be there all weekend, Just Friday and Saturday, as have to perform 'Cornish Lads' at Tiverton on Sunday evening and back to Bude for Folk Club on Monday (Bank Holiday Special)
See you all at Chippers then.... :0)
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 May 09 - 04:34 PM

So no paying punters yet apart from Mrs & Mr Annie and Bonecruncher (will you be bonecrunching even if not stewarding, Colyn?)....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 14 May 09 - 05:31 AM

I'm paying. Most dance teams get only a reduced rate ticket not a free one. And we pay in blood and sweat ...

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 14 May 09 - 02:29 PM

I thought we already had a thread about this....ah sorry that I think was in Face Book.

I'll be there in the usual place, i think.

Sal

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: skipy
Date: 14 May 09 - 09:02 PM

Never miss it

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: GRex
Date: 15 May 09 - 04:57 AM

I'll be there, at the sing-arounds mostly and I've paid.

          GRex

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 15 May 09 - 06:02 AM

Yes we'll be there.
Mr Red - that page wasn't 'Dance' that was 'Ceilidh'. (I enjoy a good ceilidh, but want to go to lots of the events they classify as 'dance', as well as some sessions and singing so I won't have the stamina for ceilidh, even if there was time to fit it in.)

At my age I need my sleep you know.

The website has the programme on it, but it stops at Monday teatime. Surely not, we've booked our B&B for Monday night so that we can stay to the end.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mr Red
Date: 15 May 09 - 06:50 AM

Note the singers sessions hosted by The Admiral are in the Black Horse.

Mo
Ah - never having danced Morris & to encompass barn dances I usually refer to ceilidhs etc collectively as "dance" - note to self - for keen ceilidhnauts never use generics.

Julian
And one to add to my list - Fest Deiz - if feet hold up I will be there. Maybe in the Barn at the Old Road Tavern, Sun.

henryclem
We may be on the same shift in comms - otherwise you will spot me anyway.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 15 May 09 - 09:32 AM

Napper and I are arriving Sunday morning - not sure where or when our gigs are yet, but I'm doing a song-writing workshop with George P in the Cause at 10 on Monday. Hope a few of you can come.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 15 May 09 - 09:38 AM

Well, I dare say Morris is OK too if that's your thing but I will be doing 'proper dance'. The sort of dance that makes Chippenham different from so many other festivals. The stuff that's in the Studio Hall and the College and upstairs in the Town Hall. English (Playford style) and American (squares and contras). And maybe a bit of Irish Set dancing.

Not that I'm 'having a go at' people who enjoy the other sorts. I've had a go at all sorts in my time.
That's the beauty of Chippenham. There is something for everyone (music, song, display and dance). And there are enough experts there that you can join in at a higher level than at your usual club. And improve and learn something new.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 May 09 - 10:40 AM

"will be aiming to spend a bit more time in the Old Road Tavern this year. "

There's a surprise.

LTS

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Moses
Date: 15 May 09 - 10:42 AM

Blissful Tom

I'll be there if I'm not on duty. You and Papa G together. Not to be missed.

Christine

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Compton
Date: 15 May 09 - 07:52 PM

Me amd Mrs Compton have paid good money to come. Its my first fest in some 18 uears so I'm going to pop into everywhere but especially see Balshazer's Feast and (The New) Brass Monkey.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 16 May 09 - 06:19 AM

Change of info. The programme is now online here - looks like I have Sara Grey in my Saturday session, with Vicki and Jonny launching their new Wild Goose CD, and CMR and Eddy Johns on Sunday.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: MBSGeorge
Date: 16 May 09 - 10:15 AM

I kinda have no choice as I live in Chippenham. I will hopefully be making an appearnce at festival sales this year. Us locals don't even get a reduction on the ticket price.

George

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 May 09 - 03:07 AM

Oh George, that's bad.. move to Towersey!

LTS

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 17 May 09 - 03:41 PM

Ah good, the online programme has an extra page now, there will be evening dances on Monday after all.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: MBSGeorge
Date: 19 May 09 - 12:03 PM

I kiinda have to go, I live in Chippenham. :0)

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: GUEST,cats
Date: 20 May 09 - 06:01 AM

Not there this year, perhaps some year soon

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Phot
Date: 20 May 09 - 08:10 AM

Not sure what we are doing this weekend, we'll let you know!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: The Admiral
Date: 20 May 09 - 01:17 PM

Come and join us at the Black Horse every lunchtime!

Tony and Pearl

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: sleepyjon
Date: 20 May 09 - 07:00 PM

" . . at the black Horse . . " sounds a bit like at the pub in Towersey - is it "of site" and available to the passing trade without the time to justify a ticket? (All right, I know, cheapskate - but times is 'ard!)

SJ

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 21 May 09 - 03:55 AM

The Black Horse is off-site on the road between the station and the town centre. There are lots of free events at Chippenham during the day and a few sessions in pubs in the evening. Try the Old Road Tavern or the New Inn (both close to the station and virtually next door to each other). Are there other evening sessions I don't know about?

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 21 May 09 - 09:54 AM

Go to the tune sessions with Manitas and you'll get a free cold!

LTS

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mr Red
Date: 21 May 09 - 10:50 AM

I am here now (Thurs afternoon)

With three sessions in the Old Road Tavern - you want more choice? Unless there is something in the Rose & Crown (unlikely) all the evening sessions will be in the Old Road.


Black Horse is between the River and the High St viaduct. And you can see it from both points.

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: GRex
Date: 25 May 09 - 07:34 AM

I've just returned.

          Had a great time, as usual.

          Weather couldn't have been better.

          Roll-on next year

                   GRex

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 May 09 - 08:36 AM

Looks like I missed another good one. Hoping I'll actually get invited one year soon...

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 25 May 09 - 01:14 PM

It was so nice to be able to watch the dancing Saturday and yesterday without getting wet (sorry about this morning....) - and we managed to get to the Stick & Bucket competition this year too. Many thanks to the people who came to sing (and listen) in my Cause Hall song sessions on Saturday afternoon and yesterday. And a huge thank you to Bob, Gill and the rest of the Committee for putting it all together. As GRex says, roll on next year!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: henryclem
Date: 26 May 09 - 05:05 AM

Glorious to see the town centre, bathed in sunshine and packed all weekend with people enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival. This was a really happy one, with everyone free to enjoy themselves undistracted by the weather ... Lots of highlights for me - being caught up in some almighty choruses in the singing sessions (sorry I missed yours, Kitty - stewarding duties); also hearing old favourites and discovering new ones, every day of the festival.

I'd say thanks to everybody who came and contributed to the spirit of the event.   And of course Bob and Gill and the Committee - I hope all their efforts were fully rewarded by the success of this year's festival.

Here's to next year!

Henry

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 26 May 09 - 05:29 AM

It was brilliant. The weather, the dancing, the wide variety of beers, the music, I even enjoyed the walk back up the hill to the Premier Inn!

Saw Mr Red several times, one day I will actually go and say Hello :)

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: Moses
Date: 26 May 09 - 04:13 PM

My first Chippenham, and what a glorious weekend!

Good weather, great singing, lots of energy (how do those dancers do it in the heat?) and even a few tears (Blissful Tom, you were responsible - THAT song always gets me).

And the final concert - just a bit emotional to see Tom Tom's farewell.

So glad I was able to be part of the weekend. Thanks Bob and Gill and all the organisers for making it possible.

Looking forward to next year.

Christine

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: skipy
Date: 26 May 09 - 04:57 PM

Great weekend all round, HUGE WELL DONE to Bob, Gill & the whole team.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Chippenham FF May 22-25 whos going?
From: TheSnail
Date: 27 May 09 - 07:37 AM

Great weekend and wonderful to be back in The Rosie Barn.

Many thanks to Bob, Gill and all.