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Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going?
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: the lemonade lady Date: 03 Aug 11 - 01:01 PM Shall we lay bets on whether I get an apology or not? |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: VirginiaTam Date: 03 Aug 11 - 02:28 AM Having a brilliant time. Trying to get out of the Bedford Hotel after Martyn Windham Read concert with my mobility aid rolling walker, I poked Eliza Carthy in the behind. How embarrassing. I supposed I should have roared a warning. "Watch out! Mad old woman with a people mower coming through." Saw Sam Carter, Corncrow and the adorable Jim Causley earlier in week, same venue as above. Fronting for MWR were 2 young acts. Gavin Davenport and Ruth Notman. Wow! To all of the above. I was treated to some pleasantly stunning music. The enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge about traditional music of the young musos is heartening. We have Spookyman concert today lunch time. YIPPEE! I am told that some were dining in the Black Horse yesterday evening during my Johnson Girls song with the Run Ashore (shanty sing pub crawl collecting for Sidmouth lifeboat). Glad I didn't know at the time, or I would have flubbed the song. We have tickets to The Transports tomorrow night but I can't get happy about it. Folk week is almost over. It is far too short and far too long until the next one. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,JennyO Date: 02 Aug 11 - 01:04 PM Good thing we have special tickets for it then. We were well and truly "Spooked" last night by the Spooky Men- just as brilliant as ever! Chilling in front of the Ham right now and about to wander up towards the Radway before dinner. It's a hard life..... |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Ruth Archer Date: 31 Jul 11 - 11:02 AM The Transports is now sold out. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: the lemonade lady Date: 30 Jul 11 - 03:08 PM Thank you, Liz Sal |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 30 Jul 11 - 04:01 AM Sorry, in that last sentence 'over' should have been 'other' |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 30 Jul 11 - 03:59 AM At the very least, Sally, it would have been 'the right thing' for John to have written to you, apologising for his arrogance and rudeness. He is in charge of this Festival, and therefore, his behaviour, and attitude, should be beyond reproach towards everyone. You most certainly don't just discard those who've been at Sidmouth for many years, because you have others now who will willingly pay the recent vast increases in pitch fees without questioning as to why they are having to pay so much more. Or maybe you do, if your folk week is about money and nothing else. I'd always thought that Sidmouth carried with it a certain amount of loyalty to artists and those who make it what it is, the crafts people, the catering crews, the cool drinks sellers... Sadly, it seems The Corporate Bastard Attitude has even crept into the world of the folk festival. I've been reading a few sad reports about why people no longer are attending Cambridge this year too. Very sad when Greed comes before Loyalty towards all those who make Folk Festivals/Weeks, what they always have been. I think the harm that has been done over this horrid email is evident, particularly on your FB page where people have left many comments in your support. You will be greatly missed, Sally, by many of the adults as well as the children, for whom I'm sure, 'The Lemonade Lady' stall in Blackmore Gardens, with its' cooling, fresh lemonade, has always been a very welcome and much loved part of Sidmouth Folk Week. To all over festival organisers who have Sally on their books, treasure her. :0) |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: the lemonade lady Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:53 PM Thanks Lizzie, I missed your posting until now. I didn't realise I had so much support. I can only assume he intended me to see the email, thus insulting me, indirectly. Clever! Sal |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Old Vermin Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:47 PM Oh, and for me to get there a lot of stuff would have to go much better than expected between now and next week.... currently got an access tower and doing drastic things to fascia and guttering plus the 'Roo is making an odd noise. we'll see. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Old Vermin Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:43 PM Colin Cater of Hedingham Fair was fulminating whenever I last saw him - Swanage last year - about having been stuck away in, I think, Church House. Not sure how much was because of principle, becoming to a member of the Pagan Federation, and how much because of the lack of footfall.... |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:07 PM Well, that's embarrassing...John Braithwaite, who has been so rude to Sally, the Lemonade Lady, in his email above, is Sidmouth Folk Week's Director... John and Stuart Good to know the Festival I once so loved is in the hands of caring, compassionate people, eh? Yeah, right... Absolutely shameful. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: JHW Date: 29 Jul 11 - 02:30 PM Should be there Monday |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 29 Jul 11 - 02:19 PM And this is Sally's post, from her Facebook page, for all those who don't have FB so were unable to access her link above, which I've re-tyrped, as I was not able to copy and paste it from the FB page.. Sophie Braithwaite's email to Sally (The Lemonade Lady) >>>>Dear Sally, Thank you for your application to cater at this year's festival. There has been an amazing amount of interest so allocating pitches has been tough. Unfortunately, we didn't find one that would suit your set up this year, but would encourage you to keep in contact as set ups and situations often change. Have a wonderful summer season. Kind regards Sophie Braithwaite<<<<< John Braithwaite's email to Sophie: >>>>"Sorry not to reply to your message. Yes, what you have done is just fine. Oddly enough this is one we would probably never have back because she is a pain in the........argues about pitch fees etc. Now we have Salcombe with floats and the cafe with drinks in Blackmore we don't need her."<<<< This is at the bottom of the post on Sally's FB page. I'm presuming it's a comment from Sally, herself. "This is what can happen to a trader when they try to negotiate a pitch fee... we don't get it! Or is it what happens when you accidentally on purpose forget to delete the carbon copy in your email?" Sorry, John, but what a truly foul way to treat someone, particularly when Sally's been Sidmouth's Lemonade Lady for so many years.. I was told about this a short while ago today, by some friends who've come down for Sidmouth. I couldn't believe it, when I heard. Sadly, I do now. It stinks. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Date: 29 Jul 11 - 02:04 PM Sally (The Lemonade Lady)...I'm so sorry that you won't be at Sidmouth this year, it won't be the same without you in Blackmore Gardens. The treatment you received in that email is appalling and John Braithwaite should be ashamed of himself. Sidmouth ain't what it once was, sadly. I may be going there ONLY to visit a friend next week, who lives in the town, and to meet up with some other friends who are down there for the week. But for me, Sidmouth Folk Week has been very soured by some of those who are behind the scenes...and I think the way you have been treated is just the pits. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Leadfingers Date: 28 Jul 11 - 04:03 AM The full proramme is on the WebSite Tam Here |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: vectis Date: 27 Jul 11 - 03:27 PM Van is packed and ready to roll tomorrow morning. See you all down there |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: vectis Date: 27 Jul 11 - 03:27 PM Van is packed and ready to roll tomorrow morning. See you all down there |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: VirginiaTam Date: 27 Jul 11 - 03:15 PM Well we still don't have the programme. When we got to Kennaway House to report for Stewarding duties last year they had no more programmes. How is a Steward supposed to work without a programme? Gutted that I missed Spookymen but we couldn't purchase tickets until we knew when our duties would be. Rota only arrived last week. Deep sigh. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Ruth Archer Date: 27 Jul 11 - 02:52 PM All in One tickets now sold out Kate Rusby, Show of Hands and the Spooky Men now sold out Some Week tickets plus other event tickets still available. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: VirginiaTam Date: 27 Jul 11 - 02:18 PM Is there any plan for a mudgather at Sidmouth? |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: John J Date: 27 Jul 11 - 01:59 PM Leaving Altrincham on Friday morning - early doors. First stop (after the ice cream shop!) will be the Anchor. JJ |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: freda underhill Date: 27 Jul 11 - 05:50 AM I'm looking forward to going and meeting any Mudcatters I can. You'll see me around with Jennyo, Rob Williams and Leadfingers! freda |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Jul 11 - 01:41 PM OOh! another 100 |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: VirginiaTam Date: 26 Jul 11 - 12:59 PM Girl Friday I haven't had a reply either re the disabled pitch. I am just going to show up at the campsite with print out of last steward email sent to me and tell them that I requested a disabled pitch. This is what I did last year and it was fine. I am going to ask for my own key to disabled toilet though, because I get up around 3 to 5 times a night. That fumbling around seeking for shared key hiding place in the dark was not fun, especially when campsite stewards assumed I was a drunk wondering around in the middle of the night. Ok yes - It was 3 in the morning and I was dishevelled looking (in bright rainbow striped PJs bottoms and unravelling pullover) and I was stumbling (with RA stiffness) with my big walking stick from my van to yours. But the guy should have listened when I told him that I was going to collect the shared key for the disabled toilet. He didn't seem to believe me and followed and watched me, collect key and then go to disabled toilet. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,tatterfoal Date: 26 Jul 11 - 11:52 AM we will be there got an appartment just up from the Bedford, looking forward to some great dancing and singing. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Ruth Archer Date: 26 Jul 11 - 09:19 AM Girl Friday, responses have been given to your mother, who asked them on your behalf when she arrived. Some of them were not very straightforward to answer, so answers had to be sought at what is a very busy time. Apologies for not responding sooner. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Tattie Bogle Date: 26 Jul 11 - 08:31 AM Coming down Thursday, in time for Acker, I hope! And Middle Bar after it if it finishes in time. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: skipy Date: 26 Jul 11 - 08:20 AM My leaflets for White Horse Folk Festival are! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Alan Day Date: 26 Jul 11 - 07:51 AM I hope to be down on Thursday for the day. Al |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,Essex Girl Date: 26 Jul 11 - 06:42 AM We'll be there on Thursday for the Mummers play in the square. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Girl Friday Date: 26 Jul 11 - 06:04 AM On the way tomorrow early. Have had no replies to any enquiries I have made.... don't even know i8f the disabled pitch I reserved has been allocated....info@sidmouth has been noinfo@sidmouth, unless it is covered by what is put up on the website..... |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: The Barden of England Date: 25 Jul 11 - 01:17 PM Starting my journey tomorrow and getting there Wednesday. Nice slow way to get there from Kent. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Stower Date: 25 Jul 11 - 01:10 PM I'll be there, and I hope to hear some of your wonderful lemonady singing. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: JennyO Date: 24 Jul 11 - 08:22 PM Roll on Friday! |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,Rob Hopcott Date: 24 Jul 11 - 02:16 PM Beginning to look forward to Sidmouth Folk Festival! Time to ring the changes, I think! Break out and do something completely different throughout the whole week! So, probably the Radway Inn mainly traditional English session at lunchtime and then the Sailing Club mainly traditional English session in the evening! For camping in my campervan, to ring the changes, probably the Thorn Golf Centre, Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth! Sounds like a brilliant recipe for a great Sidmouth Folk Week! Oh! What do you mean? That's what I did last year? And the year before? Ah well! Happy days! :-) |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: PercyBysshe Date: 19 Jul 11 - 02:51 AM The Melrose Quartet are excellent - I'm hoping I'll get to see them. I don't have any definite plans this year so am looking forward to a lucky dip of sessions, concerts and workshops when I'm off duty. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Tattie Bogle Date: 18 Jul 11 - 04:44 AM Also staying in Sidbury so may get to meet you JollieOllie! |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: JollieOllie Date: 18 Jul 11 - 04:16 AM Ellie and I will be there. Staying in Sidbury and doing various workshops when not in the Radway. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,GUEST Date: 17 Jul 11 - 04:51 PM I'll be there singing Scottish ballads.
Thanks. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,Ralphie Date: 17 Jul 11 - 04:42 PM I'll be doing PA duties everyday either in the Bedford or the Manor Pavilion...Beer is always welcome, If you think I've given good mix! Other than that, will be playing tunes in the Radway...Maybe the Volunteer, if my legs get that far! See you all in 2 weeks. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: The Barden of England Date: 17 Jul 11 - 03:48 AM Probably see you at the Swan at sometime then GUEST.Morris Barry. I'll be taking in some concerts (Home Service and Dougie Maclean for starters) and for the first time I'll be staying at official campsite which I'm really looking forward to. Stayed out at Salcombe Regis last year which is a lovely campsite, but the bus was always jam packed by the time it got there. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,Morris Barry Date: 16 Jul 11 - 08:51 PM I'm not getting a ticket or stewarding, I am camping at Kingsdown Tail and will pay for a selection of concerts. Will hopefully be going to the Transports (I saw it at Whitby years ago) and will be interested to see what the Melrose Quartet are like. I have heard good things. Most of my week will be spent in the Middle Bar or the Swan. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Dave Earl Date: 16 Jul 11 - 04:29 PM Well I'm down in Sidmouth from the 24th through to the end of the festival then I have a few days to find something to do until I go across to White Horse Folk Festival on th 12th to 14th. Any thought's as to what might be a good plan for those spare days? Dave |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: Vic Smith Date: 15 Jul 11 - 09:53 AM The entire Sidmouth programme is now on-line at http://www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk/uploads/PDFs/SIDMOUTHMain.pdf. Really looking forward to it, we have a fairly busy week. |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST Date: 14 Jul 11 - 04:09 PM Stewarding rota for the Bedford has arrived, and I've just been comparing it with the programme. Feel quite dizzy now! Shelley |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,Phil Fish Date: 14 Jul 11 - 02:28 PM Going to Wickham instead of Sidmouth this year http://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST Date: 14 Jul 11 - 01:01 PM Question answered now re LNE. Thanks |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST Date: 14 Jul 11 - 11:52 AM As the info at sidmouth email address ignored my email, can anyone tell me if there is an age restriction on the LNE? |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: The Barden of England Date: 14 Jul 11 - 07:13 AM Jan's on 'Reserve' - we'll see what that brings John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Sidmouth Folk Week 2011 - Who's going? From: GUEST,Essex Girl Date: 14 Jul 11 - 06:03 AM I've got my stewarding rota for The Ham!!! See you all there. Linda |
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