Banbury Song & Ale 2010

Subject: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 11:44 AM

Banbury Song & Ale weekend 9th - 11th April 2010

Hi

A very happy Festival Year to you all!

We are pleased to announce that the flier/dowloadable booking form for our Banbury Folk Festival Fundraiser Song and Ale weekend is now up on our website.(Plus one for a friend or relative!) www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk

Last year we raised about £1000 for the Festival and everyone had a great time too! We are sticking to the same formula of singarounds, interspersed with tunes with some surprise guests, workshops and games plus the Grand National Sweepstake! Camping is available plus a Real Ale Bar. A choice of Hot meals will be on sale for Friday and Saturday nights @£6 per head, plus daytime snacks and breakfast rolls. If you cannot make it for the whole weekend you can come for part of it! Friday night or Sunday @£5 and Saturday @£10.

Also, if any of you are going to Cheltenham Folk Festival next weekend, pop in to our song and music session, which we run at the Bell Inn, Bath Road on Friday and Saturday nights.

Cheers!
Derek and Mary

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 03:14 PM

Our cheque is in the post.... really!

Looking forward to another great Song and Ale.

Kitty and Derek

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 03:31 PM

Here's the Banbury website!!

Looking forward to another fabulous Banbury Song & Ale!!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 06 Feb 10 - 11:15 AM

We're looking forward to it too

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 06 Feb 10 - 07:15 PM

I think I forgot to tick the box that says we'd like meals too....
Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 10:18 AM

Very prompt as usual Kitty! We are looking forward to it and it will be lovely to see Mr and Mrs scarecrow too!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 10:20 AM

PS Hils, I forgot to say thanks for putting the link on!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 25 Feb 10 - 03:07 PM

Just to say for those who have already ordered tickets we now have the tickets and information ready to send out and will be posting them in the next few days. We will bring them with us to the Alcester Winter Warmer this weekend so if any of you are going you can get them off us there.

If you have not made up your mind yetdon't miss the chance of a really good weekend with some excellent singing and a friendly atmosphere!All for ONLY £15! All profits go towards Banbury Folk Festival 2010.

Looking forward to seeing lots of our friends at Alcester!

Cheers! D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 04:59 PM

M&D - Thanks for the tickets, and for the return of SAE which has been recycled at the Alcester Winter Warmer for our tickets for the June Alcester festival!

See you soon

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 07:12 AM

A friend in Sussex is hoping to share petrol for the journey. PM me if you'd like to get in touch with her.

Valmai

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work)
Date: 02 Mar 10 - 07:16 AM

hope it goes well Derek will be at Barnsley same weekend

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 05:27 AM

Looking forward to this not long now.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 07:15 AM

Please can you lay on some snow again ??

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 10:21 AM

I thought you were supposed to roll around in it after a sauna, not lay on it!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 10:31 AM

All the links on the website lead only to TBA. No info on lineup, camping, or tickets. The application form won't load for me either?

wazzup?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 11:42 AM

Tam - the link from MGAS's post is still working fine for me (and assuming you clicked specifically on the link for the song and ale, not the October main festival, not sure why you're having problems).

The location is the Drayton golf club. Tickets cost £15 for the weekend and camping (outdoor only) is free. The guests are always a surprise - the main format is singarounds, incorporating guest spots.

Hope you can make it!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 11:51 AM

Tam - The T B A is for the Festival in October - Its a tad early to put a complete list up with seven momnths to go !

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 12:00 PM

You could try a PM to Merek'n'Dary...

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 12:20 PM

Blue clicky to flier here

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 12:49 PM

Thanks Kitty

It was Google Chrome not letting the flier open. This time it worked.   And yeah! I had it wrong way round, thinking the website was for the Song and Ale.

I will start niggling my husband about this. It could be christening of our new/old caravan.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 01:00 PM

Hi everyone

Things are hotting up now. We've got some super surprise guests lined up and lots of fun things planned, as well as some very fine singers and musicians coming!

Sorry you had problems getting to the flier Tam, and thanks Kitty for helping out!

So if you haven't sent off for them yet ..... hurry up and get your tickets!

As for snow..... Do we really want more?

D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 07:21 AM

I've got my tickets *grin*

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 03:40 PM

No we dont want more snow. An unattractive side affect of the snow we had there at april a couple of years back was that it stopped all the plum trees fruiting which included sloes and damsons which make such wonderful gin. Will have to get my tickets sorted, we're definatley going to be there

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 13 Mar 10 - 05:08 AM

It didn't affect my plums ; but then I didn't roll around in it !

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 06:20 AM

Glad to hear you are coming Mrs Scarecrow!

We have just come back from Cheltenham races so haven't had a chance to check the PO Box yet to see how many more of you have ordered tickets. If you haven't done so yet please do so soon, so we can get some idea of numbers!

What's all this rolling around in the snow business? Spring has at last arrived and we definitely want it to stay!!! Sloe gin sounds good too!

Looking forward to a great weekend's singing and don't forget there is a racing connection too with our Grand National Sweepstake!

Merek and Dary

PS: Dary got the winner of the Gold Cup!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 09:25 AM

Looking forward to this again. Singing, good company, dancing with Herbaceous Border AND the Grand National- and nice camping weather....?!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 03:57 PM

Finally sent off for tickets on friday so they should be with us soon

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 07:30 AM

Only 4 days to go....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: GUEST,noreen
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 12:56 PM

Sorry but i will not be there after all as i will be looking for somewhere to live.
What stewart is doing only he knows (and not just about this weekend!)
Have fun, all.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 01:24 PM

There are still a few spaces left, so if you just fancy turning up we will be able to fit you in.

Nick and Lesley are delighted to be hosting this again and we are anticipating another great weekend.

Hope to see you there!

D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 06 Apr 10 - 08:36 AM

Should be there by Friday lunchtime ; really looking forward to it !
   Roger & Karen

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Jen & Terry Davies
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 01:28 PM

Dear Derek and Mary,
Jen & Terry Davies (man in hat with ferret). Still not had tickets though sent cheque several weeks ago- in fact posted 10th march. We will turn up anyway but it would be nice if you could let us know if it arrived and whether we are booked. We have not been home at Leamington for a week or so but went today in hope of getting tickets - but no luck. Are now back dog sitting for daughter near Daventry but am able to receive e-mails on: [e-mail].

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Apr 10 - 02:20 PM

Jen & Terry - that happened to me last year. The tickets never did arrive (though they have this year).

Kitty

(who met you both and the ferret at the Alcester winter warmer)

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: GUEST,Jen Davies
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 03:17 PM

Thanks Kitty, see you soon - I hope!!! Jen

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 10:20 PM

Less vintage caravan set up on site Thursday, and I gather sunny weather with no snow awaits :>)

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 03:23 AM

Haven't seen you for AGES ,Richard ! See you later today !

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 03:30 AM

looks like it is going to be a gorgeous weekend... Y'all have fun.

Post up some piccies or videos if you have em.

We defo plan to do this next year.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 05:00 AM

So looking forward to this!!!

Am certain that Derek & Mary will welcome all who can come along to this wonderful weekend. These past few weeks have been extremely busy for them, especially with our trip to North Wales this week to celebrate Vicki's life. Don't worry if tickets have turned up, come and join the fun!!

See you there & safe journeys!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 03:22 PM

I wish I was there and hope you're all having fun

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: GUEST,noreen
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 07:04 PM

ditto.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 11 Apr 10 - 04:38 AM

Brilliant!!!!   ~8^)

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 11 Apr 10 - 05:51 PM

Yes, we had a great time - many thanks to Derek and Mary for organising another brilliant weekend, to Nick and Lesley for providing such a hospitable venue, and to everyone who came and sang and played and danced .... nice set last night, Hamish!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2010
From: AliceH
Date: 12 Apr 10 - 12:32 PM

Thank you very much Mary and Derek and everyone else who helped, to give us such a great weekend of music, and also kept us well fed with lovely meals, rolls and cakes!

Alice from Sutton Coldfield.