MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK

Subject: Folklore: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 May 09 - 04:56 PM

We'll be holding a programmed MudGather at Alcester SummerFest on Saturday 20th June, probably around tea-time. Sounds like a good time for a chocolate fix to me *grin*

I understand that Ken Nichol & Phil Cool will be doing funny folkie things on the Saturday too!

If you're quick and book your tickets before 1st June you'll get the 'early bird' rate of £48 for the festival weekend, camping extra as usual.

So, who's planning on joining the fun at Alcester?

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Aeola
Date: 19 May 09 - 06:07 PM

Me

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Doktor Doktor
Date: 20 May 09 - 08:22 AM

Have depatched my gopher to Darkest Columbia.

Cya there!

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: bubblyrat
Date: 21 May 09 - 03:52 AM

Karen & I will ensure,or try to,that it does not conflict with our stewardly duties ! I will,of course,happily sign autographs,etc,in view of recent events !

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 May 09 - 04:29 AM

Recent events Roger? I confess that I'm all at sea....

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Two of a Hind
Date: 21 May 09 - 05:19 AM

We will obviously try to get there depending on where Marj and Dave put us to sing, and what's Bubbly been up to.

Terry & Ann

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Moses
Date: 21 May 09 - 07:38 AM

Hils,

I think Roger & Karen will be buying suits n 'ats and learning to eat cucumber sarnies with the crusts cut off and to drink tea from china cups :o)

(It's a joke Bubblyrat, I'm sure you do this all the time)

On another matter, I think, sadly, we will miss the mudgather although we are booked at Alcester as we plan to rush off to a 60th birthday celebration.

Christine

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:52 AM

You're always rushing off to 60th parties Christine!!

Have at last seen the thread about Roger & Karen being off to the hat shop & throwing rock buns at the Monarchy. Will be a privilege to be allowed to attend the van-warming party at Bude *grin*

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: bubblyrat
Date: 21 May 09 - 04:31 PM

Well,Hils,we got the beast INTO Karen's driveway,with the help of the built-in electric mover, but it's getting it OUT again on Sat.morning that should prove interesting !! Keep yours eyes peeled for press reports of a large German caravan getting stuck in Dulverton's narrow streets.

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 03:50 PM

Hope to be there!Have got festival withdrawal symptoms as not been to one for over a month!

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 06:05 PM

Merek'n'Dary: We hope you'll be there too!!

The MudGather is programmed on the Saturday from 4.15pm to 5.45pm in the Nursery Room, hope to see lots of Catters there! I'm collecting chocolate already *grin*

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 06:07 PM

As there is chocolate, it's likely I'll be in attendance!.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Green Man
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 08:12 AM

Chocolate! Where?

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: GUEST,Sue the Borderer
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 09:54 AM

And I shall be Herbaceousing along (I hope) with lots of you. Will be around lunch-time or early afternoon on both the Saturday and Sunday in the Holly Bush Garden.

Look out for posters in the Greig Hall, the Holly Bush and on the Camp Site with final details (inviting everyone to come and join in dance some border morris or play in the band.) It would be wonderfully helpful to know who might be able to play .... and good to know who might come and dance (beginners welcome. I've got the sticks and the jackets.)

Sue

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: bubblyrat
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 11:12 AM

Mouth -organs being cleaned & polished ready for the occasion,Sue. And of course, Whitbread Tankard is bound to be there,too,so you've got half a band already!And Karen will dance,as long as we're not on duty at that time.

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 04:40 PM

So sorry I won't be there Hils, as it appears I've been "rested" again this year.
I'm not the only one getting serious festival withdrawal symptoms in 2009, it seems.
Hope it goes well (I won't say swimmingly, in case that tempts the flood!)
MM

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Dave Earl
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 03:05 AM

I'll be there

Dave

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 04:06 PM

Hi Hils I'll try to get there.
Rose

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 06:19 AM

I'll be there, for sure! - Duncan

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 09:39 AM

Brill! Anyone fancy a MudRaffle?

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 03:09 PM

Is Hipflask Andy the prize?!

(Sorry Dunc, couldn't resist that one!)

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: bubblyrat
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 04:21 PM

Don't you mean a Mudwrestle ??I'd watch that !

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 12:43 PM

I won't worry about a raffle this year, but please don't forget to bring chocolate!!!

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Jun 09 - 09:44 AM

Off at last, chocolate packed. Hope it won't melt in this heat *grin*
Safe journeys everyone!

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Jun 09 - 03:17 PM

So sorry I'm missing this... hope to be back next year, birthdays permitting!

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Doktor Doktor
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 12:02 PM

Well that was good :) - sorry we missed the gather, though we do have a fully completed and signed Good Excuse (honest)

... have to report that the Curse of the Campsite stuck for the 3rd year running .. RUF decided to blow a plug clean out of No 4 pot & came home on the back of an RAC truck !!!!!!

Cyaz all in Feb (if not before) !

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 04:50 PM

DD: So sorry your engine threw it's dummy out, but at least you were prepared for it! Glad that you're still with us anyway!

Many thanks to Marje & Dave and all the hardworking organisers for giving us another lovely Alcester festival!

Also many thanks to all who came to the MudGather, it was such a shame that it clashed with Cool & Nichols but we made quite a cheerful session of it, I thought. So glad that young Tommy came along to keep us in line *grin*

Anyway, here's the Register:

Singing Referee
Moses
Dary (of Merek'n'Dary)
Splott Man (a flying visit)
Dave Earl (formerly Breton Cap)
Dave4Guild
ShortyBrenda
Norman Wheatley (not sure of MudCat name or whether a guest)
Guest Kevin Sexton
Aeola
my guru always said
Tommys Daddy
Harmony Angel
Tyrolean Maid - Welcome to the Cat!
Richard Atkins

Also at Festival (includes many apologies):
Merek (of Merek'n'Dary)
Frog
Cllr
Champagne Carol
Sue the Borderer
Alanww
Malc Bedworth
Gill.Bedworth
Alcestermarje
Dave Alcester
Green Man
Doktor Doktor
Billy Suggers
EmmaB
Snuffy
Selchie - (RS) (didn't see you but assume you were around)
OldGirl1
Herga Kitty
Guest, the Horologist
bubblyrat
Wild Flying Dove
Two of a Hind
Hipflask Andy

OK, who'd I miss this time???

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 06:09 PM

I have to admit I was at the festival but didn't get to the Mudgather - sorry! I was out in the town buying shoes!.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 04:45 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jun 09 - 05:03 PM

I'd wondered where you were Dierdre, as I'd hoped to meet you, but I bought shoes there too, so I totally understand!!

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: GUEST,HipflaskAndy - no cookie today!
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 01:11 PM

I was at the fest, but had too much incohol
to remember the 'gather' - Oops! Sorry! Apologies!

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 02:10 PM

I wasn't actually there at all... I was in Hertfordshire!

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather at Alcester SummerFest UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Jun 09 - 03:58 AM

Thought I'd posted this last night but it obviously didn't work.

Kitty: Sorry Dear, I can't imagine how I managed to get you on the list, maybe because I'd been wishing I could be in two places at once *grin* Mind you, Moses & the Ref & Doktor Doktor (& presumably Billy Suggers) managed to do the twin-town events really well, I was very impressed!

Duncan: No probs, we could all see that you were busy enjoying yourself, and long may you continue to do so!!