Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 04:41 PM

New thread started, let's move discussion of this year's event to:-

Yorkshire 2012 .

Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: r.padgett
Date: 02 Feb 12 - 04:09 AM

stay the sprouts then, sorry!

Ray

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Feb 12 - 04:52 PM

It is Mr H. Leadfingers stayed last year. There is no problem staying later on Sunday but the function room is used for Sunday lunches and the bar isn't really big enough but I do own a variety of gazebos and party size double gazebo which we could put up. Would also mean that if the numbers are up and we fancy an off shoot tune session that could also happen during the rest of the weekend. Last year the problem was wind but hopefully that won't happen this year. Presumably once lunches are over we could move back into the function room and carry on into the evening if enough folk are about.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Feb 12 - 05:07 AM

Is the camping available Sunday night as well?

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 31 Jan 12 - 12:54 PM

Not !8th but, rather, 18th.


I'll be there. Hope it's as good as last year but I would like to see it extend a bit further into Sunday afternoon this time.

DC

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mr Happy
Date: 31 Jan 12 - 07:41 AM

So its definitely w/end !8th May at White Horse Old Sharlston WF4 1EP?

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: foggers
Date: 28 Jan 12 - 05:05 PM

HmMmmm as long as we don't have a gig, we will be there m'dears!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 28 Jan 12 - 07:43 AM

Sounds very interesting.
Can we book nice warm weather this year please? :)

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: bradfordian
Date: 27 Jan 12 - 07:41 AM

I'm likely to be away that weekend, but I can arrange to have sets of the THIS IS US Mudcat CDs there for collection if anyone would care to order any.(via PM to me)
Individual CDs will also be available.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 27 Jan 12 - 04:29 AM

Ray and Raymond - We are talking about Friday 18 May.
We are aware that would clash with Doncaster Folk Festival,but that month also has Holmfirth, Shepley and things happening on the May Day bank holiday, so a May weekend will clash with something.
Quack!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: r.padgett
Date: 27 Jan 12 - 03:48 AM

Per my 2012 Diary Doncaster ff is May 18/19/20

May 18th beinga Friday

Ray

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 26 Jan 12 - 08:57 PM

Is that 18th May?

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 Jan 12 - 07:16 PM

Might be worth starting a new thread if its definate

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 Jan 12 - 07:14 PM

I'll pencil that weekend in !!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Jan 12 - 06:51 PM

Seems whatever weekend there is something on but pub is free on 18th so have pencilled it in. We can have the function room Friday evening and all day Saturday but it is used for Sunday lunches so may put up a party tent/marquee so we can have a session on Sunday as long as not too windy lol Breakfasts will be available both days and we can discuss what we might want as a meal on Saturday.
It was a lovely do last year so I hope those who came will return and bring friends. Spread the word :)

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 Jan 12 - 07:29 AM

This year, the former late May bank holiday w/end is Friday 1st June - Monday 4th June, which is when Chester FF is on [my local]

However, I'd be interested in coming over to Yorksheer again if the dates are convenient

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: mally
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 03:15 PM

Filey FF is May 4th 5th@6th if that will help Geoff.

      Mally

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: foggers
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 01:23 PM

Super thanks Geoff. I will be perusing the regional festival calendar soon and will be happy to post dates to avoid, if that will be of use.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 12:33 PM

Certainly was, the odd pint was drunk also.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Carol
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 06:50 AM

Twas a good weekend

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 03:08 AM

foggers - Someone was asking just a couple of days back if there were any plans for another session this year. As far as we are concerned, we are just starting to think beyond Christmastide and haven't got as far as May yet.
If we do sort out a weekend, we try not to clash with nearby folk events and we haven't looked at dates of local Folk Festivals yet.
We enjoyed last year, and the pub seemed to like us being there, so we probably need to decide fairly soon.
I'll tell Mrs Duck you were asking.
Quack!
Geoff.

p.s.
From: GUEST,Guest - Did anything actually happen in 2011?
I seem to remember revolutions in Egypt and Libya. A royal wedding. Bin Laden got shot. Greece went bust. Kim Jong got Ill, and a few folkies sat in a pub field on a fairly windy weekend in May.
Quack!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 02:10 AM

Did anything actually happen in 2011?

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: foggers
Date: 12 Jan 12 - 07:42 PM

So then, Mrs Duck, Mr Duck, n all da ickle ducklings..... Is there going to be a Yorkshire Mudgather in 2012??

.... In hopeful anticipation......

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: GUEST,Buddingplonkers
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 06:57 AM

We're from Wakey and looking forward to this FF, but it needs to be well advertised with to encourage plenty of local support and we've seen nothing yet.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 07:26 PM

We'll be there on the Saturday - driving up from Newark. I'm really looking forward to this one!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Carol
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 06:10 PM

Don't think we'll have any problem with the beer!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 01:21 PM

Hope you're all spreading the word. If we get some weather like today's it will be wonderful.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 07:49 AM

Hopefully there will be something for everyone during the weekend. There are no plans set in stone and at the end of the day it will depend who actually turns up. The landlady told me yesterday that she had to turn down a wedding (big profit) so hopes we'll be doing plenty of drinking. I said I'd see what we could do :)
Six weeks to go :)

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: John J
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 06:51 PM

Dancing Ann: where are you located?

JJ

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Tyke
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 12:08 PM

I'm looking Forward to sitting round the old campfire to listen to the tall tales of daring do in the search for Moby Duck!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: GUEST,Dancing Ann
Date: 27 Mar 11 - 08:31 AM

Thanks for your reply, Noreen.

I enjoy folk dancing and am starting to get into border morris. I play a bit of melodeon and my husband plays various instruments, including piano accordion (sorry, foggers). We are looking for music/dancing events to go to at weekends in our camper van.

You did answer my question, thanks, and we might see you sometime soon.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Carol
Date: 23 Mar 11 - 10:07 AM

Looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Mar 11 - 06:15 PM

It's in mine too, just need to organise a day or two off w**k... :)

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Phot
Date: 22 Mar 11 - 07:51 AM

Jane, its in ours, just a straight run up T' great north road from work! See you there!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Mar 11 - 09:52 AM

Less than 8 weeks so make sure it's in your diary.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: foggers
Date: 12 Mar 11 - 07:27 AM

Ya can have me banjo for the fire AFTER it has been stoked with any piano accordions and shaky egg thingummies!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Mar 11 - 06:08 AM

This looks like a strong possibility - Which will mean at least one more banjo !

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 01:35 PM

And George is sufficiently Guy Fawkes like to take up the hot seat :)

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Tyke
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 09:24 PM

Well I never asking if there is a surcharge fot Banjos! Don't you realize we could not have a Campfire with out them!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: BanjoRay
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 06:47 PM

If there is. Geoff & I won't be there!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: GUEST,foggers
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 06:13 PM

Hi again- yes count us in! 2 peeps, one tent and assorted instruments.

Is there a surcharge for banjos?

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Noreen
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 02:22 PM

Hi, Dancing Ann- if you're asking 'do we dance at Mudcat gatherings', the answer is 'it has been known' :)

It all depends who is going- in times past we have had gatherings in places with a hall where dancing could take place and a scratch ceili band got together to play for dancing- good fun.

I don't think that is on the cards for this gathering though- probably music and singing sessions- and chatting- but again, it depends who is there.

Does that answer your question?

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Mar 11 - 11:45 AM

Hope to see you there.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 Mar 11 - 05:00 PM

Weekend after Holmfirth Festival of Folk sounds good Mrs Duck; can't say for definate just yet but will do my very best to be there and will let you know soon.

Chris

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: foggers
Date: 09 Mar 11 - 02:59 AM

Hello folks

As penniless house renovation monkeys, a folk gathering is a welcomed break from concrete and joists. I will consult with my chief engineer and see if we will be deserving of a weekend off by May 13th, though I am not sure if the lack of showers could cause him to baulk (he is rather a fastidious boy!) At the very least I will bargain hard for a day pass!

Jane

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: GUEST,Dancing Ann
Date: 08 Mar 11 - 01:17 PM

Am new to Mudcat. Do you dance? More info please.

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mr Happy
Date: 08 Mar 11 - 12:35 PM

Puts a whole new meaning on 'beat about the bush!!'

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 10:59 AM

That's OK then! Still trying to tempt Richard...

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 10:48 AM

Hils, only on days with a y in them!

Subject: RE: Possible Yorkshire Folk Gathering
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 04:36 AM

Will there be chocolate?