Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2014
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 10:09 AM

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Pistachio
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:44 AM

Guilty as charged M'Lady - I failed to attend the Mudgather ..... I offer humble apologies. I did not venture off the site (bar the shower block) .... what a lovely setting and excellent beers (and Red wine) :)) and food - and Port Hilary(?!). I'll be back (with La Kelly next time) and David will be keen to return too!?
Hx

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Sooz without cookie
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:30 AM

We had a great weekend but were so busy, we only managed one visit to the loft and didn't make the Mudgather so we didn't get to put names to faces. See you all next year!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:23 AM

Due to demand we have extended the closing date for ordering Moira Furnace Folk Festival T shirts to 30th September 2012.

To order go to the website www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk and click on the T shirt advert on the home page.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,RB-1
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 06:35 PM

Too bad we had too leave early on the Saturday, right after playing our set with Bram Taylor. We had a boat to catch.
But what a great time we had!
The weekend before we played at Saltburn Folk Festival.
Since we've got ourselves some tentative bookings next July, we're not sure we can make it next year (We can't stay in England all summer :-( )

Bruno

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 07:58 AM

Had another great weekend.

The Loft seemed a bit more sparsely populated than previously, possibly due to there being so many things to do. If anyone wants to post suggestions or feedback on the Loft programme specifically I would be happy to hear it. Thanks

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 10:52 AM

Marquee, PA and lighting, stages, toilets and the circus skills workshop as well as many artists booked for the 2013 Moira Furnace Folk Festival which takes place from 16th August to 18th August 2013.

Please keep looking at the website for additions to the line up and book early (from November 1st) to save money and ensure that you get a ticket as wee sold out again this year.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 08:51 AM

I have spoken to the person who is responsible for booking the stalls and she assures me that she is already responding to the request for contact information for the CD stall from Green Man.

Please direct any further comments or requests to [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Seaking at Sea
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 08:46 AM

Still frustrated I couldn't make it this year but sounds like you all had a great time. Hopefully will make it next year.

Chris

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 08:40 AM

Still feeling good after this wonderful festival, despite being at work for 2 days. Moira truly is a magical weekend!

Just got a few moments to myself, so here's the Mudather Register:

Windhover Weaver
Wheatman
Mr & Mrs Scarecrow
Guests, Mr & Mrs Paley
Guests, Ann & Barrie
Dave the Gnome
Shorty Brenda
DG&DDave & Fiona
Don(Wyziwyg)T
Poetry Bird
Wild Flying Dove
Richard Atkins
my guru always said

Apologies recieved from:
MoorleyMan
Sooz

Also at Fest:
Monologue Man
OlgaJ
MBSLynne
El_punkoid_nouveau
Shady Lady
Miskin Man
Eyelander
Splott Man
Dame Patti Smith EPNS
Frog & Frogette & Max
Pistachio
Cats
Moses
Singing Referee
Aeola
Cllr
Acorn4 & Julia
Torch & Battery
Green Man
Dave Earl

Didn't spot Cathie, who else did I miss??

Looking forward to next year already, I'm definitely going *grin*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Aug 12 - 01:03 PM

Seconded, thirded and fouthded to all above. We let Son and Daughter I-L have the wristbands, seeing as we were grandson sitting a lot, but still enjoyed the atmosphere, site, music, beer tent and averyting that went on. Lovely little site and very well self-contained. I shall certainly consider going again and recommend it to friends as well.

Thaks for all everyone.

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Cllr
Date: 21 Aug 12 - 11:53 AM

I had a lovely time
It really is a special festival

Cllr

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 21 Aug 12 - 08:07 AM

Please send any feedback about the festival to [e-mail]

I will make sure that any comments are added to the completed review forms and considered at the festival review meeting in Spetember.

We will post responses to the comments on the website so you know that we have listened.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,AEOLA
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 06:14 PM

My first time at Moira and all I can say is it was brilliant. The weather probably helped but the atmosphere was buzzing with happy people. The site is beautiful, everything seemed to run smoothly thanks to the organisation and stewards. The performers all seemed to enjoy themslves. I'll be back!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 04:41 PM

What a fabulous weekend, a huge thankyou to all the good people who have given us another successful and very special Festival with an excellent lineup!

I was very impressed with all the organisation and the fantastic work of the volunteers. Especially so to the guys looking after the campsite on Friday afternoon who knew exactly who I was an where a space had been saved for us after our long journey from Surrey - fantastic!!!

I'll post the 'name & shame' Mudgather Register when I have more time tomorrow, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it. There may not have been many of us, but we made a good noise & had lots of chocolate!

I must confess that I didn't leave my feedback form so is there an address I can post it to? And for those who didn't pick up a feedback form, could one be printed from the website?

Hope everyone got home safely!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 03:14 PM

I still don't know who most of you are but the comments say it all. Sorry if the mudgather was a bit sparse but for a small event there was so much to see and do! Really pleased the session on Sunday night in the bar in the Railway went well. We genuinely intended to come but we had a massive family and friends barbecue and after the walking up and down site all weekend we chickened out and did a session in the beer tent which turned out to be really good (lots of silly stuff towards the end)Thanks to everyone who contributed in whatever way. It takes every one of you to make an event like this so good. Looking forward to next year already.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 02:12 PM

Don, that was an even better decision seeing as how the M25 was seriously backed up today (1.5 hour delays)! Fortunately, we didn't have to go that far and the M1 to Luton/Dunstable was fine and fast.

Really enjoyed both of your contributions to the singaround, mudgather, and yours at Dave's workshop.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 01:16 PM

We missed the rain, having made a snap decision to leave yesterday afternoon when our gas cylinder spluttered to a halt. It seemed sensible at the time, and more so when the trip home at a steady sixty took just 2hrs 30mins (almost unheard of down M1/M25).

Thanks to everybody for the wonderful experience of our first Moira.

Great to see old friends, Lynne Tann Watson, Hilary and Dave and Julia, along with many others.

We thoroughly enjoyed a musical, if small, Mudgather, and the singaround on Saturday at the Railway.

Special thanks to the unfailingly cheerful and caring stewards, who were such a pleasant part of a first class festival.

See you all next year for sure!

Don & Winnie T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Acorn4
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 12:35 PM

Green Man - I've just emailed Colin Grantham your query as he says he'll post the details up on here ASAP.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Wheatman
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 10:45 AM

The Kells had a great time,a small but perfectly formed event. We like the small events now and the drive back this morning was a dream . A little one as good as Moira,in the spring,in East Anglia would be brilliant. Well done all involved, we know how hard it can be. Gan Canny Brian, Christine and Timo (the cat).

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Green Man
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 09:09 AM

I had a lively weekend, but need the contact info for the CD stall, so if anyone knows their phone details or address it would be greatly appreciated.

GM

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 08:51 AM

Agree totally, Splott Man! Has to be one of the best, if not THE best festival out there. Certainly it is the one we book as soon as possible. Next years already looks like it is shaping up as another great weekend.

Even packing up the tent in the rain this morning didn't put a damper on it--though I might revise that a bit once I get the darn thing out again to dry it off!

Oh, and thanks MGAS for the mudgather. Shame it was a little sparse this year, but some wonderful songs nonetheless.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Splott Man
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 03:48 AM

Thank you to all concerned. What a wonderful festival it is; great setting with well organised stewards, good beer at a reasonable price, and a comfortable campsite (no mud or steep slopes!).

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 04:50 AM

So is the MudGather!!!!

It's today *grin* Frantically packing - or is that packing frantically?

Safe journeys everyone, see you there!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 03:49 AM

Shanty session and Big Sing in "The Loft" are also a must!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Splott Man
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 03:41 AM

Wel, I think the Canal Walk is a must.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Aug 12 - 12:32 PM

Not had a full weekend festival for ages so I'm really looking forward now. Plus having time with grandsons at their events will be fun. Hope to arrive by 3pm tomorrow,

Now then - Any last minute guidance for
a) Where to pitch the tent (Twigged not to near the late night marquee but may need the loos closish - but not within smelling range :-) - coz of mini-people.)
b) What ticket events are a must.
c) Anything else anyone would care to share :-)

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cats
Date: 16 Aug 12 - 09:32 AM

It's tomorrow!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cats
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 01:21 PM

Everyone welcome to the Story / song walk. This year the theme is canals so bring your stories / songs / music about canals. Meet by the bridge at 10.30. REALLY pleased to have Ned Clamp and Patti Smith with me this year.
Patti's spoons workshop is a MUST

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 06:50 AM

Sounds good Dave!

Anyone else thinking about chocolate?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Acorn4
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 05:24 AM

We've been asked to do a sing/play session in the bar of the Railway from 12.00 on Sat - so if you want a warm up for the mudgather at 3.30 pop along.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 04:47 AM

Only a couple of days and we'll be there *hurrah*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 05:30 PM

Thanks MM, nicely organised *grin*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 11:37 AM

All tickets, including day tickets, for Moira Furnace Folk Festival have now been sold.

To overcome the problem of noise disturbing other campers we have put a small marquee on the campsite for use by singers and musicians who want to play late into the night. So if you want to be quiet then camp well away from this marquee!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 06:17 AM

MM, very kind of you to answer my question, I was confused, that's easily done these days *sigh*

WW: Anywhere on the campsite will be good, everyone at Moira is lovely!

Quick question though, is there a 'quiet' area this year? I recall that we disturbed some youngsters a couple of years ago.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 03:53 AM

This year we are camping for the first time (we were going to last year but, having just moved house and being in the middle of a total renovation project, we decided to do a B&B). Does anyone have suggestions about where on the camping field is better, or parts to avoid? Is there a "mudcat corner" or anything like that?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 02:59 AM

You will still be able to get the discounted rate as you have festival weekend tickets already.

I will inform the treasurer that you require two discounted Navvy's Wife tickets when you book in.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 05:38 AM

refresh!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 05:58 AM

Thanks for info about 'Navvies Wife' tickets MM!

Alas, have already got Festival tickets sorted out, does that mean I couldn't get the discounted rate??

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 05:56 AM

Moira Furnace Folk Festival website link

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 05:32 AM

Tickets are still available for The Navvy's Wife on Sunday evening.

See the festival website for details. www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 04:06 PM

Just managed to book the Monday off work so we might be able to stay over *hurrah*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 12:14 PM

Thanks All - Much appreciated. See you there - I'm looking forward to it :-)

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: DG&D Dave
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 04:29 PM

I quite like chocolate, but my lover loves chocolate. So we'll be there.
"When long shadows fall and dwarf the trees at evening..."

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 03:00 PM

DtG and all Catters:

Mudgather is in the lovely upstairs room at the Railway PH in town, on the Saturday from 3.30 - 5.30pm. I think.....

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:56 PM

In response to Dave the Gnome there are art and craft activities for young children each morning and circus skills each afternoon.

There are sessions and singarounds in The Railway and The Woodman at no charge. dance displays in the Courtyard and outside the two pubs are also free.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:45 PM

I'll try me bestest MGAS - I guess it missed it some while up the thread? Can you tell me where and when this prestigious event is?

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 06:06 PM

Self and Poetry Bird will be staying at Holly Farm at Ashby Magna and visiting some folk clubs from 11th to 16th, and then travelling on to Moira.

Our first visit and we can't wait.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 05:23 PM

I'm probably the only non-lover of chocolate at the mudgather, but I am also ready. (Actually so eager I thought this morning it was next weekend!)

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 05:08 PM

Oh, I am so looking forward to this!!!

Anyone else having thoughts of chocolate?

DtG, the MudGather is a MUST, please drop in!