whitby folk festival 2009

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Les from Hull
Date: 03 Sep 09 - 12:13 PM

Thanks to those of you who supported Maggie's Two Pound Lucky Dip, by donating gifts and by dipping. This was in aid of Maggie's forthcoming trip to Bosnia to provide therapy for war victims, as organised by the Healing Hands Network. We have raised 298 of our lovely British Pounds. Thanks to you all. (We'll be having another go at Hull Shanty Festival this weekend.)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,cujimmy
Date: 03 Sep 09 - 03:17 AM

This was about the 9th or 10th time Ive been to Whitby and this year was the most enjoyable,don't understand some people who seam to complain all the time, I met many old friends made many more new friends, listened to lots of wonderfull singing, exchanged songs - all in one of the nicest towns in England, and the regatta entertainment was an added bonus. Special regards to people I met in the First in Last out pub, hope to see you all next year.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Skribla
Date: 02 Sep 09 - 02:50 PM

Enjoyed our 3 days at Whitby immensely. From postings we obviously missed many good bits. That's the trouble with festivals - you can't be everywhere at once. Many thanks to hosts Mo & Joe, Mick McGarry & Ray Padgett. Not to mention this year's directors. (Sorry, promised I wouldn't mention them!)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Soldier boy
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 10:16 PM

What a good do it was. My favourite festival by far!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Surreysinger
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 03:25 PM

I was there ... but it wasn't four )I'd gone back to the flat by then) - more like three ish!!! And I was stood standing with Jerry O'Reilly and belting along with the best of them!!! Spine tingling stuff.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: r.padgett
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 03:24 PM

The Wilsons patter goes from strength to strength

I think Tom is nearly on a par with Billy Connolly (honest)

A beer fuelled full Wilsonians' Choir can wreck eardrums!

I left just before Union Miners

I have just seen folk America on tv and have just realised that Tom Paley was in the company of late night Celtic revellers in the Resolution ~ well I never

Ray

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 03:00 PM

If you think the Wilsons were good on Sunday night you should have heard them at 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning in the Resolution belting out Union Miners -I was in a Wilson sandwich and the eardrums have only just stopped bleeding!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,bright young folk
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 02:53 PM

haha Wyrd Sister! I think there is a reason they normally shove us somewhere in the middle-that way they can keep an eye on us! There was only one year they told us to tack on the back about 5yrs ago-and that was because we turned up uninvited and just hijacked the parade! One of the dance sides let us in the middle and we have always been invited back every year since-in fact one year they put us near the front and (perhaps stupidly) asked us to carry the children's garland...they have never repeated that request though...might have had something to do with the fact we broke it half way round and one of the stewards had to quickly run to the shop and return with a mop handle to shove in the middle before it fell apart! Actually its a wonder we haven't been permanently banned from the parade yet haha!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Surreysinger
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 11:19 AM

I was right at the back in the bar area ... so the chatting at the bar drowned a bit of the chat... but they were on stunningly good form, and seemed to be having a whale of a time, which transmitted well, even if the younger clan at the back were drowning out some of the chat. Looking forward to their visit down south later in the year !! :-)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 11:11 AM

Sounds like they were having fun. Good for them!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,Steve
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 09:37 AM

Did anyone else see the Wilsons at the football club on Sunday night, in the traditional night out concert? Their singing was fantastic and the banter in between songs was one of the funniest things I've seen or heard for years. What a Tonic they are.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 06:11 AM

Glad to hear the tradition of the back of the parade continues ;-)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: ossonflags
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 04:44 AM

Thanks Ray.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,bright young folk
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 06:37 PM

basically we were being our normal exuberant selves and singing loudly and skipping down the road, basically making sure the kids were enjoying themselves (but I had to add we werent being over the top-even Bob Pegg was joining in) and while most of the dance team in front thought it was funny (especially when the fairies starting pretending to stratch at their backs singing 'Dont look back we're right behind you', like they did to the Magaret character in the show), one of them turned round and told them to shut up and behave or words to that effect (I don't think most of the children heard thankfully-they carried on regardless-the only reason I knew was because Holly told me they had said it to her. Thankfully in true CiP spirit she told me it just made her sing even louder to wind him up haha)

most of the parade said they enjoyed us being there though, even giving us a performing spot at the bandstand this year which was nice, and the kids all enjoyed it which is the main thing and it hasnt put us off-we will be there again next year without fail :D

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 05:07 PM

byf now you have me intrigued. I missed the parade but my husband was there aand wasn't aware of anything happening.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,padgett on lap top
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 03:11 PM

Unsung heroes Mick McGarry, Mick Haywood, Joe and Mo

Ray

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,bright young folk
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 02:26 PM

apologies mudcat for leaving the poster name box empty- I wrote the above comment!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 02:14 PM

I know the pair Mrs Duck- an R and an M? They were a joy as ever and I hope to see them again next year! And yes they did play a part in the mayhem at the parade-which we thought was hilarious and all in good fun-but the dance team in front of us...dont think they enjoyed it quite so much haha!

I actually have one or two photos (including a good picture of your son in costume) from the parade this year and one from Asipatle (sp?) and the Stoor Worm from 2007 that have your children on them (though the latter aren't the best pictures as my mum took those! haha) and would be willing to send you them via email if you would like?

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 01:55 PM

Glad to lend you my children, bright young folk - one old man and a fairy enough to cause any mayhem :)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: ossonflags
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 01:39 PM

Mick McGarrys evening singarounds in't Endeavour were'nt bad neither

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Michael
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 08:40 AM

"I managed six hours of sex and death;"
Wow!! what a way to go!

Cheers
Mike

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 07:09 AM

Huge thanks to all the organisers, stewards and camp-site teams from Spare Parts. It was our first Whitby and we had a terrific time. I was particularly charmed by how friendly, thougtful and reasonable everyone was throughout the week.

The ballad sessions were splendid. I managed six hours of sex and death; it would have been more but for the stern demands of band practice.

(If anyone's got any feedback on our concertina sessions, please PM me or Bryan (The Snail) Creer.)

Tootle pip,

Valmai

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 04:28 AM

It was our first time as performers at Whitby and we loved every minute of it. Full venues attentive audiences and good fair stewarding. In fact great people everywhere friendly informed and enthusiastic. Thanks to everyone involved.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: vectis
Date: 30 Aug 09 - 09:24 PM

Over £1,700 was raised by the maritime sessions in the Endeavour for the Whitby Lifeboat. An all time record.

So much to do, so much to see, so many people to hug and kiss. I had a fab time thanks to too many people to mention.
Roll on next year...

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Tig
Date: 30 Aug 09 - 08:11 PM

On behalf of the stewards on the Rugby Club may I say a big 'THANK YOU' to all of you on our site. Other than a few hiccups which we tried to put right as soon as possible (sorry to the gents who had cold showers) it was your help in keep the place tidy which made our jobs a lot easier.

We will be running the same system of 'enclaves' with each team having it's own area next year as you seemed to like it. It certainly made it easier to direct people as they arrived. Quick plea - get your bagman to send the correct info as to numbers/what you are staying in as soon as possible so you get the right amount of space.

We will also be enforcing the NO DOGS rule along with the no wheels on the playing area. This is not our choice but Scarborough Council's so we can do nothing about it.

Thanks also go to Peter (club steward) for putting up with us and the amazing butties for breakfast - not to be missed!

I had a good festival and hope you all did too.

Thanks again
Tig

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,bright young folk
Date: 30 Aug 09 - 06:41 PM

had a great time as usual this year! the only shame was the lack of children at each of the childrens workshops. we didnt have that many over in children in performance this year- but then again i have to point out the ones we did have were FAB and did an amazing job performing The Changeling on thursday if anyone saw it (and causing mayhem at the back of the final parade on the friday too!).

there didnt seem to be as many dance sides either this year...or maybe that was just me who thought that?

But thank you to the organisers for doing such a good job and I will see you all next year :)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mo the caller
Date: 30 Aug 09 - 09:50 AM

Great festival. We enjoyed some good sessions and concerts as well as the dancing that drew us to Whitby 25 years ago and keeps us coming back.
The dance bands were in sparkling good form, a pleasure to listen to. Some of my favourites callers were there but there seemed to be less variety than usual. Actually the dancing wasn't the high spot this year. It was too hot upstairs in the Spa and the floor too hard downstairs (or maybe we are just getting too old).
We'll be back for more next year, and maybe enjoy some of the things we didn't have time for this year.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Aug 09 - 08:25 AM

What a fantastic week. Thanks to all the organisers!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Raggytash
Date: 29 Aug 09 - 09:00 PM

A huge thank you to everyone who contirbuted to the fantastic sum of £386 raised for the Runswick Baay Rescue Boat, that brings the folkies total to over £1500 for the year to date, especial thanks go to Stu and Commander Crabbe for their efforts to date, no doubt I will try and and encourage them further !

THANK YOU !!.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Aug 09 - 05:07 AM

Well we should have been there by now but best laid plans and all that. Hope Muppett and Becki's handfasting went well and we hope to be there later today.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 22 Aug 09 - 05:02 AM

Perhaps, Maggie, you should wrap yourself up in a Galway shawl?

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,padgett on lap top
Date: 22 Aug 09 - 01:42 AM

Maggie's rendition of My Beautiful Muff is legendary

It can be found in Steve Gardham's East Riding Songster, however to bring it life as Maggie does is a true art

Ray Padgett

Hope to see you Thursday Maggie, get the hot water bottles and paracetamol going flower

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Soldier boy
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 08:29 PM

Raggytash, is the boat trip to Staithes on Tuesday now fully booked or can you still accomodate me and possibly dozy rosy? Please let me know here or PM me.

Thanks.

Chris.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Soldier boy
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 08:11 PM

What do you mean by 'her beautiful muff?',mouldy. Just enquiring!!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: mouldy
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 05:24 PM

She'd better hurry up and get herself and her beautiful muff better. T'wouldn't be Whitby if I didn't hear her sing it!

Poor lass. Bad backs are the pits.

Andrea

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 05:17 PM

Oh poor Maggie. Give her our love and tell her to hurry up and get better. xx

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 01:37 PM

Maggie we'll miss you! Lots of healing massage-y thoughts and hope to see you sooner than you think likely x

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Les from Hull
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 12:24 PM

Maggie is confined to barracks with severe back pain at the moment, hoping to be fit and join us later in the week (Thursday or so) but that depends on her getting better. What a time to get ill!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: selby
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 06:03 AM

Shame we will miss you, coming home to go to Shrewsbury Fri morning but will look forward to seeing photos, in a plain brown envelope please:-))

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: mouldy
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 05:49 AM

That'll be Thursday night in the Pavilion - IF my courage (or the hosiery) doesn't fail me!

Andrea

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 07:57 PM

I'll be comong up on Monday. Hope I won't be too late to catch Angela's legs!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Folkiedave
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 06:42 PM

My wife won't let me wear what I wore a Whitby in the 60's!

If I could only get into what I wore in the sixties.

And the 70's.

And the 80's

And the 90's.

In fact I can't get into what I am wearing at the festival.....

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: mouldy
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 06:38 PM

I'm after some thick and supporting tights to soften the blow a bit!

I may try and dig out the danskins that are lurking somewhere at the back of a drawer....leftovers from the old glam gym days of the early 90s!

And IF I get the legs out, it will be on Thursday night for the Beatles do. I could get people to sponsor me not to do it!

Andrea

To paraphrase Nanny Ogg: "Acting my age isn't a problem; but as for NOT acting my age....!"

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,Ruston
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 02:11 AM

Just a bit more morris info; Due to the Regatta being on at the same time, there will be no parade on Saturday as in past years and no dancing at the Bandstand until Monday. On Sunday afternoon at around 3:45 there is a Dance Concert featuring all the guest teams at the Spa. There will be dance spots at Scoresby and Cat Cooks as usual.

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 07:24 PM

Only the men lol

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 07:10 PM

Well as long as it's not going to be official kit for Whitby Scratch Morris musicians!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 06:50 PM

Can't find it in the programme :)

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: Raggytash
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 06:08 PM

Anyway, back to the thread, lets talk about Whitby Folk Festival.


when is Andrea going to appear !!!!

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: GUEST,Ebor_fiddler
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 03:59 PM

I, for one, am looking foward to seeing Andrea's legs! :-) My wife won't let me wear what I wore a Whitby in the 60's! (Boohooooo ... .. )

Subject: RE: whitby folk festival 2009
From: bill\sables
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 02:25 PM

Morris dancing spot every day at the craft fair in the leisure centre.
Over 30 traders in musical instruments, music publications, jewlery, paintings, clothing, CD's, clogs, pottery, etc.
Opening times are 1 00pm till 5 30 Saturday
and 10 00 till 5 30 Sunday till Thursday
and 10 00 till 2 00 Friday
Mudcat Tee shirts will be on sale.
The leisure centre is near the fesival office in the large cliff top car park.
Bill