Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK

Subject: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 06:11 AM

A new festival (and absolutely nothing to do with the ill fated Pickering Folk Festival!) except being near by.

Acts confirmed so far include: Wendy Arrowsmith - The Arrowsmiths & Joolz Cavell - Roscoe La Belle - Brother Crow - Graham Brotton - Emma Forman - Richard Grainger & The Darklands Band - Shirley Higton - Landermason - Kim Ralls - Stormcrow - Ethan Thomas- Penni Maclaren Walker

I would expect there will be plenty of informal singarounds and sessions as well.

Just £20 + £5 camping for the weekend!

Details here: Cropton Folk & Roots 2009

Apparently camping is in the Orchard, which sounds extremely pleasant!

Anyone fancy it?

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: nutty
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 06:55 AM

And it doesn't clash with Saltburn .... Sounds good Paul

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 06:59 AM

Hey, that sounds great. I'll check it out with the Social Secretary.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: GUEST,OldNicKilby
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 07:40 AM

Is there not a very fine Micro Brewery there?
I seem to remember being even grumpier than usual, as I was driving.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 08:05 AM

Folk festivals in breweries seem like a growing (and very welcome) trend. We're also going to the Moonbeams Wold Top Festival in July at the Wold Top Brewery near Wold Newton in (you guessed it) the Yorkshire Wolds.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 10:23 AM

Hazel, more of a Saltburn warm up really!

It should be a fun, good value weekend. I didn't know there was a brewery there, even better.

Pete, who's bringing the barbie?

Paul

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 10:41 AM

Ken?

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 10:48 AM

They also have a more "rocky" music festival in that pub in November (lots of bikers) - we went there for my birthday last year so it must be around Nov. 26th. Maybe it was me and Ossonflags doing a spot on the stage there last year that inspired this folky version!

:-)

It is the home of the Cropton Brewery and they also do good food and have nice accommodation.

Roger

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 11:22 AM

"Pete, who's bringing the barbie?"

Reckon it's our turn. I went out and bought one like yours - barbie in a bag, great idea!

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Jun 09 - 04:17 PM

"Maybe it was me and Ossonflags doing a spot on the stage there last year that inspired this folky version!"

I'm sure that's it...... Mick's very good!

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 09:04 AM

Bugger me the week after our hols on the moors...

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Michael
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 10:41 AM

So, do you want somebody to arrange that for you then, Tim?

Mike

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 11:06 AM

My God, this could be even more interesting that I expected.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 11:28 AM

Oh, it's THAT sort of fest is it!

I thought sharing barbecues was going far enough.........

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Brother Crow
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 11:41 AM

Hi Guys, the folk festival is actually AT the brewery...and the beer is great...

...I'm on sorting a quick website out for Richard Grainger (who is organising the festival), and for the moment, we are using the old Roots North website for the hosting.

You can find it at:

http://www.rootsnorth.co.uk

Not much there at the moment, but keep checking back...

Hope this helps,
Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: The Sandman
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 12:28 PM

best of luck with the festival.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 12:50 PM

\Hey if it helps take the pressure off of the sheep who am I to argue...

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:29 AM

Seems that we've bought the the first 3 tickets - who's next?

Hey, Paul, I take it you won't be wanting any rocket salad with your barbie ;)

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Carol
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 11:30 AM

I can't seem to get either of those links to work - could this be 'cos I'm sat on the river bank at Durham, although the signal seems OK. Anyhow it sounds very good' as long as there are enough singarounds programmed!! Roll on Croxdale this weekend

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 Jun 09 - 04:12 AM

Carol,

The link seems to work OK from here. Must be your mobile signal again!

Pete, I'll give the rocket a miss if it's all the same to you.

We will be there by the way!

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Soldier boy
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 10:00 PM

I'll be booking soon Banjiman. Sounds really good.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Barry Finn
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 02:24 AM

Whose putting pressure on the sheep?

Barry

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 05:42 AM

Good stuff Soldier Boy. It will be good to meet you. Just look out for The Levellers flag and luxury caravan and I'm sure we won't be far away (our daughters will insist!).

I think it has the makings of a good little festival.



"Whose putting pressure on the sheep?" I've been told that gentle persuasion is a better approach! Sorry you won't make it Barry (but will the sheep be relieved?).

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: muppett
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 05:49 AM

How would you get there on public transport?

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 05:55 AM

Bus from Pickering? Assuming you can get to Pickering of course!

Cropton Bus Timetable

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Michael
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 10:35 AM

This exchange possibly explains it, Barry.


Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Tim Leaning - PM
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 09:04 AM

Bugger me the week after our hols on the moors...


Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Michael - PM
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 10:41 AM

So, do you want somebody to arrange that for you then, Tim?

Mike

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Tim Leaning - PM
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 12:50 PM

\Hey if it helps take the pressure off of the sheep who am I to argue...

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller - PM
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 11:06 AM

My God, this could be even more interesting that I expected.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 10:51 AM

I've heard (from the horse's mouth) that the sheep are looking forward to it. Just don't forget your wellies.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 10:58 AM

"Just look out for The Levellers flag and luxury caravan "

That'll be the Whipstaff flag and the caravan with the very fetching green mould.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 11:02 AM

but ..... luxury green mould I'm sure.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: muppett
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 11:04 AM

Cheers Banjiman for the timetable, but it's a Sunday timetable, is there nowt running Monday t' Saturday.

Cheers
Muppett

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 11:11 AM

Muppett,

I've no idea, it was the only one I could find. I'm merely a minor performer at the festival, not an organiser and I definitely deny any responsibility for rural bus services in Yorkshire!

There is text on there that suggests that there is a service for the rest of the week. I think there's a phone number as well, why not give them a ring?

Hopefully see you there.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: muppett
Date: 02 Jul 09 - 04:18 AM

Ta Paul,
         I'll have a look & appen I'll be there.

Cheers

Muppett

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 02 Jul 09 - 05:31 AM

Muppett, if you get to Pickering and can't get a bus, I don't mind popping down and picking you up (as long as it's before I get stuck into the beer!)- it's only a few miles. If you're interested PM me and I'll give you my mobile number.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jul 09 - 10:29 AM

That's very nice of you leveller. Ypu're a true gentleman.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: muppett
Date: 02 Jul 09 - 11:22 AM

CHEERS Leveller, I'll let you know nearer the time.

Muppett

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 06 Jul 09 - 03:27 AM

Nice guy that Leveller!

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Soldier boy
Date: 06 Jul 09 - 10:04 PM

What's the real ale like?

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 03:17 AM

Fantastic!

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 03:17 AM

Just thought I'd bump this thread as there is a new thread asking for info.

Most of the infor is here!

Paul

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Soldier boy
Date: 27 Jul 09 - 07:58 PM

No, keep this one going Paul.

It seems that word about this festival is spreading like wild-fire.
It was on the lips of many of my folkie friends at Saddleworth FF recently and also at Durham last weekend and it sounds like many at Hardraw were suggesting it to friends.

So like a rolling stone gathering moss, word is getting out and it's picking up momentum. So don't dally people.

Get on the "Cropton Folk and Roots Festival 2009" web site and book yer tickets.

Only £26 for the whole weekend,including concerts,camping and booking fee.
Now that's what I call really good value for money!

Just to remind ya. It's on 7-9 August 2009 (only 1 week and 3 days away). It is set in the beautiful grounds and pub of The Cropton Brewery (smashing range of real ales and food),a few miles west of Pickering,North Yorkshire.

There is a very good line up of artists (check website for full details)and the large rambling brewery pub will be pulsating with excellent singarounds and musician playarounds.

This is a new Festival and from what I know about the number and sheer quality of people who have said they are going to it, it's going to be a little cracker which I am really looking forward to.

Just one question from people in the know. Is the pub hosting this festival called 'The Cropton Brewery' or does it have another name?
I called at the pub a few years ago on me way back from Whitby Moor & Cost Festival and thought it was called ''The Cropton Arms' or something. So can someone please clarify so we all know what to look out for. Many thanks.

Get yer tickets booked and I'll see ya there folkie friends.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 03:50 AM

Soldier Boy,

Yes the pub is involved as well, I don't know what it is called though.

Should think Leveller will be along in a minute and tell us. He knows every pub in Yorkshire apparently........

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 04:11 AM

The New Inn.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 04:40 AM

What did I tell you?

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 04:43 AM

If there are going to be singarounds or whatever taking place in the pub itself, I hope they'll relax their rule about not letting children in anywhere except the conservatory because Hols wants to sing a song with us.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: theleveller
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 11:18 AM

"..... luxury green mould I'm sure."

Yup. And we've just added air-conditioning, thanks to a sharp stone wall at Hardraw. Hope it holds together until the end of the festival season.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 11:25 AM

Ouch, should we bring the tent just in case?

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Soldier boy
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 11:02 AM

Thanks theleveller and Banjiman for letting me know the pub is called "The New Inn"".

Now just two more questions for you so that all coming to this festival are in the know :

Is The New Inn pub in the same grounds as the Cropton Brewery and therefore an integral part of the festival? Sorry if I sound a bit dim on this point but it's not clear from the website or previous postings here.

And if The New Inn is an intregal part of the festival, will it welcome and be the host for, singarounds and musician playarounds all over the weekend?

I hope you can answer in the affirmative because on my last and only visit to this fine hostelry it looked to be a large rambling pub with plenty of space to accomodate all kinds of sessions.
At least that is how I recall it ,but memory is getting somewhat addled these days!

Also, it was obviously a popular eating venue, so could the dining experience interfere with or prevent good sessions getting going in the venue? Sorry. That's three questions!!
Many thanks.

Chris

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 11:12 AM

Hi SB.

The Brewery & The New Inn are pretty much all one according to their website .

I don't know what the set up is for sessions only the promise that there will be some.

There is a contact email on the website (link somewhere above). Why not drop the Grainger's (Richard and Jeanette) who are organising the fest and then post on here to let us all know! I would have to do the same thing thing to find out.

See you there.

Paul

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: GUEST,Graeme, Brother Crow
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 12:52 PM

I've just heard that Cropton has been cancelled this year....Richard asked me to stick a note on the front of the Roots North website at http://www.rootsnorth.co.uk

That's a shame, we were looking forward to playing......anyone else fancy giving us a gig that weekend ????

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Cropton (Nr Pickering) Fest Aug7-9th UK
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 01:03 PM

Bummer,

We were looking forward to playing as well. We're now open to offers as well!

Paul
Blind Summat!