Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22

Subject: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 12:00 PM

BANBURY SONG & ALE 20th - 22nd April From 7pm Friday to 5pm Sunday
Drayton Leisure Golf Centre, Warwick Road, Banbury. OX16 6ET
A fun weekend all in one venue, consisting of sing-arounds, tune sessions and spot surprise guests. Camping is available on Friday and Saturday for tents, campervans and caravans @ £5 per person, per night. Arrivals from 12 noon on Friday. (*Additional camping on Sunday by arrangement with the owners, Nick & Lesley Turner.) Weekend tickets are £15, Friday £5, Saturday all day/evening £10, Sunday £5.
There will be a choice of hot meals available on Friday and Saturday evenings including a vegetarian option. Breakfast rolls and snack menu available from the Golf Centre plus a selection of Real Ales.
Come for the weekend or part of it! You will receive a warm welcome!
This is a fundraiser event for Banbury Folk Festival and will include games and raffles!
See Banbury Folk Festival website www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk for booking form.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST,Bluesman
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 12:32 PM

Attending with two friends from Germany. Haven't been at it for a few years.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: RTim
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 01:46 PM

Why do I always miss this by a matter of days!!

I won't be in Oxfordshire next until April 26th!!

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 02:25 PM

We have our tickets!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST, Poxicat
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:36 PM

I imagine that now that Bluesman has announced his intention to be there with his friends from the Todenkopf SS, ticket sales will slow down.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 01:53 PM

Will be good to see you Bluesman! Glad tickets arrived Kitty! Bad luck Tim for missing what is shaping up to be a great weekend! Tickets still available. Check out Banbury Folk Festival website for details! D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST, Poxicat
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 03:44 PM

Goodness me. If I were to come I'd definitely need to wear my T-shirt now

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 06:29 PM

Poxicat has me a little confused, I don't understand these references I'm afraid.

But I'm really looking forward to Banbury Song & Ale, always an excellent weekend!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Carol
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 07:15 PM

Same here Hilary

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 05:18 AM

I understand Poxicat perfectly. A general reading of "Bluesman" posts should elucidate, but express clarification would breach one of Max's rules.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 05:25 AM

Some of the flavour of Bluesman is on this thread here: -

thread.cfm?threadid=143916&messages=65#3325480

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 07:56 AM

OK we see some of you might be worried. All we know is that the Song at Banbury & Ale has always been a warm peaceable gathering and will continue to be so! D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST,Seayaker
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 08:47 PM

My guess is that Guest Bluesman won't be anywhere near Banbury that weekend. I think that he is a troll and a flamer who just gets off on rattling the Mudcat cage.

No comment is the best response; just use the thread to publicise the Banbury Folk and Ale.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 09:05 PM

The stench from Bluesman on the other thread just keeps getting worse. I would have suggested that a certain banner (somewhat similar to "Rock against Racism" but not exactly the same) be widely flown at Banbury.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST,Seayaker
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 09:20 PM

On the other thread it's obvious that he is just poking a stick. Ignore him......discuss Banbury!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 12:15 PM

Thanks for that Seayaker!

Lets hope that this wonderful Spring weather continues throughout April although nothing would surprise me ..... we did have snow at the Song & Ale weekend one year!

Cheers! D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: RTim
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 01:50 PM

Merek'n'dary
- hope the weather is also good the following weekend - for The Adderbury Day of Dance!!

Best - Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 08:10 AM

Not long now. Really looking forward to this, such an excellent venue and a great weekend!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 06:37 PM

Ah yes.

Planning to be there, any suggestions as to local B&Bs, since camping is out for us this year?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Carol
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 06:41 PM

There's a premier Inn just up the road

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 02:13 AM

Not camping Noreen, wassup?

I wonder what lovely beers Nick will have for us this year????

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 03:58 AM

Various Hook Norton brews, at a guess.... not really compatible with camping following hip replacement?

See you all there!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 11:24 AM

Pssst, hot news - apparently April 21st we'll be able to see the Lyrids meteor shower!!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 07:46 AM

That will be good wassthat. I will be there. Early Friday ttfn unicorn man

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Carol
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:56 PM

Come on then D and M what games are we going to play 'cos I need to practice!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 03:16 AM

Glad you're coming to join the fun Martin!

Yes Carol, I'd momentarily forgotten about Mary's games!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 01:17 PM

And chocolate

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 05:26 AM

Oooh, did someone mention chocolate?? Usually only have chocolate at the Mudgather at the main Banbury festival, but I'm happy to be tempted *grin*

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 03:58 AM

Might start a new trend, you heard it here first! I have several items to bring to Banbury and none of them are chocolate......

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 04:48 PM

I have some Easter chocolate I can bring

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Carol
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 04:58 PM

You must be a very caring, SHARING type person to have chocolate left from Easter

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 05:39 PM

Or buy a lot of leftover Easter eggs from Sainsbury's at 70% off.

Enjoy
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 02:52 AM

Just bought too many. Yummy see you there.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 08:30 AM

Not long now who knows who any of the surprise guests are?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Carol
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 09:32 AM

??

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST,Baz Parkes
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 09:54 AM

who knows who any of the surprise guests are?

Me, honest

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 05:25 PM

I can feel the quickerning getting stronger woooo

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Apr 12 - 12:56 AM

That's not a surprise now baz

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Apr 12 - 05:25 AM

Just one more day to wait & then we'll be at Wonderful Banbury again!!!
Safe journeys everyone, see you Friday for lots of hugs, beer & good singing!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Hamish
Date: 19 Apr 12 - 07:43 AM

Yay! See y'all Saturday lunchtime-ish :-)

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Apr 12 - 08:14 AM

Don't foget chocolate.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Apr 12 - 09:45 AM

Here we come rainng or not

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Apr 12 - 07:35 AM

Anyone else coming

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Hamish
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 04:25 AM

Splendid! A thoroughly enjoyable couple of days on any one of a number of levels. Great singarounds, huge choruses, fine company and beer. And four* of the five surprise guests I saw were blinkin' good, too, including an absolutely sublime rendition of Pity Poor Felons on Saturday night. (Who were that trio? Magical.)

Thanks Derek, Mary and all the crew for a fine do.

Cheers, Hamish

*Yes, I'm afraid I have to mention Folk Law who were simply awful.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Acorn4
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 04:51 AM

Bartram, Brookes and Weatherall were the trio. I agree it was certainly a great version of the song. The one sung around these parts doesn't seem to have the "in prison lie" line in the chorus.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 05:00 AM

Am I missing an in joke about Folk Law?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 10:54 AM

Thanks to everyone for a great weekend - especially the surprise guests who travelled long distances to perform without charge, and to Mary, Derek, Nick and Lesley without whom it couldn't have happened.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 04:21 PM

Huge thanks to Mary & Derek, Nick and Lesley and all the surprise guests and helpers who made it such a fantastic weekend!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 08:59 PM

Mary & Derek we all know this weekend is special so I thank you.

Nick & Lesley providing extra staff cover to enjoy being with us as friends rather than customers is so special.
Such hospitality.

Derek you owe them a drink mate !

A special thanks to Nick & Lesley from

Richard

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 06:49 AM

Thanks for a great weekend as usual everyone. Can you remind me of the date of the full feastival in october.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 10:11 AM

12-14 October...

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2012 April 20-22
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 07:50 AM

Thanks kitty see you there. Unicornman