Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.

Subject: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 08:10 AM

Loftus Arts & Music Programme ( L.A.M.P.)

Presents

Roxby Music,

A FREE Five Day Open Acoustic Music Festival 2012

from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th July 2012

The New venue for 2012 is the Fox Inn, Roxby, North Yorkshire. TS13 5EB. Tel [phone]

Set in picturesque countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors

A field next to the pub will provide camping for caravans motor homes and tents.

Flush toilets, washroom and shower available 24 hours a day for the duration of the festival.

Camping available from Noon Wednesday 25th July to noon Monday 30th July.

Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Single occupants will be charged £7.00 per night or £20.00 for three or more nights.

Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July

Caravans and motor homes can ONLY access Roxby from the A171 Guisborough to Whitby moor road, about one mile east of Scaling dam reservoir, signposted Roxby Borrowby Staithes

No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site.

Static Caravan Available, £25.00 per night. Book through Carl at the Fox Tel [phone] ()‎

The Fox Inn will be serving Pre Booked breakfasts from 8.30 am and meals from 12.00 to 3.00. Sandwiches and snacks will be available all day. As The Fox Inn will be busy and serving meals it is not suitable for dogs during the festival. No Children under 16 yrs in the bar after 9.00pm.

This festival is based 100% on audience participation. There will be a number of recognised stars joining us. All events are FREE so no one gets paid. Every type of acoustic music will be welcomed and encouraged. You cannot book a spot. Everyone who attends just turns up when it suits them and takes their turn .It's just one song at a time for everyone. There are no electrics, so it keeps coming round fairly quickly.

Sessions start Wednesday & Thursday from 6.00pm until midnight. Friday Saturday & Sunday will run noon until mid night. A selection of reasonably priced ales and home cooked meals will be available throughout the festival period.

Basic groceries are available from the Fox.

Booking is advisable, and will be on a first come basis.

Cheques for full amount to be made out to L.A.M.P.

Send Payment to L.A.M.P. 52 Micklow Lane, Loftus, North York's.TS13 4JE

Please indicate caravan or tent etc and dates of arrival and departure.

Please include your vehicle Reg No and a contact No or email

We are looking for a Morris / Folk Dance Group to join us


Anyone interested or for any further info please

contact me [e-mail]



Thanks Tony Leonard

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:46 AM

It is with regret I have to inform you that it is no longer possible to run the Staithes festival.The growing list of problems has become insurmountable.

The good news is that the new venue ,The Fox Inn at Roxby (just a few miles inland) should prove far more convenient than in previous years.
Campsite at the new venue is right next to the Fox Inn. All the details in the above posted by my techno mate Tim Leaning are correct.
It's got all the ingredients for a brilliant five days.
Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 04:55 AM

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Can you explain this more clearly, please?

Is it £10/night for 1st 3 nights = £30, then £25 for both the other 2 nights=£25 or £50? - making £55 for the whole 5 nights

Or is it £25 per night for the last 2 nights, making £80 for the whole 5 nights?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: nutty
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 07:36 AM

IT SOUNDS GOOD - I wish you luck

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:11 AM

It's a great little festival cost is as follows -
For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:41 AM

still not clear!

If I want to stay 5 nights, How much is it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,sessionlass
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 11:48 AM

This sounds like a song fest - will there be any sessions? ie TUNE sessions?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:54 PM

If you stay for the five nights of the festival it's £25 per pitch.
Previous years there's been a musicians session in another room over the weekend I think but in the 'singaround' venue musicians can take their turn and play a tune or poets recite, etc. So everyone's welcome.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 08:58 AM

Gosh, it's hard to get a definitive answer to a simple question!

'If you stay for the five nights of the festival it's £25 per pitch.'

If I stay for the five nights of the festival it's £25 per pitch - is that per night or for the whole 5 nights?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: nutty
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 09:15 AM

I thought that Tim had made it quite clear   ............

"Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.
For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit."

That would mean that the maximum cost for 3 nights or more is £25

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 10:06 AM

1 unit (of up to 4 persons for one night) is £10
1 unit (of up to 4 persons for two nights)   £20
if you decide to stay for 3 to 5 nights      £25

This means that for the 5 nights it costs £25 for 1 unit of up to 4 persons..

Now what is a unit ? you may well ask..it is a tent ,a caravan, a motor-home, a camper-van ,folding tent,trailer tent,folding camper etc ..in which up to (and including 4 persons) are going to spend the night..

No Dogs I am afraid to say...Shame for the cannine friendly among us but that is the state of play re Dogs...
so to re iterate the full Five nights camping for 1 unit of up to 4 persons (But No Dogs) £25....
Cheers for the question and thanks for them wot answered ... :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 10:34 AM

"This sounds like a song fest - will there be any sessions? ie TUNE sessions?"

Hello GUEST,sessionlass.. It is a music event where the people who turn up make the entertainment...we tend to start off by being in a room with beer and take a turn each to recite sing play to everyone else.. full blown exclusively tune sessions would depend on how many are there who want to do that and what room is available..it is pretty much open plan ..there is no guarantee that a full tune session will take place but there is no reason apart from performer's ? and space/room availability that it shouldn't either.

I am not being off hand and if there is a tune session I hope they might be patient enough to give some of us wannabees a chance to join in..
Hint hint

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 11:32 AM

Also
Note that 1 person camping on their own there is a separate rate.
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 07:23 AM

It has been pointed out that if you look on the Google thingy for finding places it shows you the farm house across and a bit further along the road...
I have a few pics of the venue which I will try and get on line in some form.. It is a nice spot in the world to be listening to or playing music ..
Oh any ideas where I can put my photos ?
errrrrr ok I will just have to trust you not to be rude..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:17 AM

Tim,

Thanks for clarifications,sounds like a good do for the money.

So I understand there's only 2 spaces for sessions?

If I brought a large session tent in addition to the caravan or trailer tent, would I have to pay pitch fee even though no-one will be sleeping in it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:27 AM

There's an outside building, i.e. you walk over the garden to enter it but hardly any distance, probably been some sort of storage/barn building at one time with a bar and seats in and I should guess that's where most of the sinning, sorry singing will take place! I wouldn't have thought we would need any more space but there's always the garden, depending on the weather!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:43 AM

The Landlord Says Dogs ARE Welcome. :D x

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:48 AM

If I brought a large session tent in addition to the caravan or trailer tent, would I have to pay pitch fee even though no-one will be sleeping in it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 12:03 PM

I think plans are afoot for tentage in beer garden if you give Tony Leonard an e mail about it he could tell you what has been sorted out
Unless you meant just for yourself doh.. in which case "
Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July"
Mr Leonard's E mail being [e-mail]..
Re Dogs
As i understand the situation there are no dogs and no fires allowed on the field. I don't know what the policy is now regarding pets at eh B&B..
Hello Carol x

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 12:19 PM

Hi Tim - long time no see, in fact was it Staithes last year ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 12:31 PM

afraid so Carol hope you are keeping well and getting some songs sung.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 05:48 PM

Hmmm sounds like a fine way to spend some time. I shall consult with him indoors.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 02:00 AM

Hope the consultation goes well and we get the pleasure of your company ..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 05:13 AM

Ref dog posting by Dani:- This is the sort of thing that causes a lot of confusion, bad feeling, and time wasting. The blurb was carefully put together and proof read by all parties who have a responsibility to the successfull running of this festival. The blurb is correct and will be circulated in it's present form and content. The land lord may accept dogs out side of the festival. The pub is not big enough to accommodate the expected number of folkies and dogs. As the organiser trying to bring together all the elements of a successful festival , I have to comply with a number of different requirements from a lot of people. The agenda cannot be re-written by any single contributor. I will make this as clear as I can. The info posted on mud cat by Tim Leaning was agreed to by ALL concerned. The setting is in open farm land. ALL the info is correct but just in case there are any lingering doubt, Dogs are NOT allowed, This includes good dogs, small dogs,well trained dogs , quiet dogs, old dogs ,dogs who won't be any bother,dogs who's owners clean up after them . In fact as the info sheet says. NO DOGS. Any one turning up with a dog or dogs, no matter what reason, will be refused admission. Hope this is clear enough Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,guest Tim
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 07:31 AM

Has he gone ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: OlgaJ
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 08:03 AM

We play with a ceilidh band (What's the Point?)but could come as a 3 Piece Folk Dance band called Alterego. Got to check with others but think we could arrive on Friday and do something for you Saturday. Very willing to do turns in sessions etc. will confirm later.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Apr 12 - 09:45 AM

Re Mr Happy Large session tent.
We don't need a session tent. There is ample space inside and outside at the pub.
As correctly stated by Tim Leaning, tentage is already sorted. We have an obligation to the owners neghbours and festival goers to provide a quiet camp site. To try and keep the majority comfrotable the camp site will operate a "NO NOISE" policy from 9.00pm to 9.00am so a session tent will not be allowed on the camp site.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 04:02 AM

Bounce back

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 04:38 AM

He doesn't miss a thing do he ?

if you are thinking of coming and maybe you gotta caravan or camper to tow...there is info about which route to take to the campsite in the first post..
If you follow those instructions the route is quite easy its not very hilly or twisty and you get a good view of the road ahead.
We drove up last year from the other way (from the coast) just in our old car and it is delightful but very twisty very hilly ,usually both at the same time.. It is a rural area and of course there are tractors,horse and other road users that will maek things evn more difficult..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 06:33 PM

Hey I wonder if them there sword dancing types are gonna be there this year ? They were most excellent when we saw em before..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 08 Apr 12 - 06:43 AM

Happy Easter !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 07:37 PM

Hey hey!
it seems staycations are popular again this year..
If you were thinking of trying a camping and music experience at a small rural location this year. Please give coming to Roxby some thought..
If you are decided more or less to come please get in touch through the contact details in the first post and make certain of your pitch.
It is a fairly large field but there are already quite few booking in early ..
Tim

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 05:36 AM

Your mate sounds very authoritarian & draconian, if not to say rude!

He can't say 'Thanks for offer of session tent' - even if not needed.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 09:01 AM

Sorry you feel that way..MrH.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tootler
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 01:35 PM

Mr H,

I suspect that the organiser is a bit fed up of people who think they can do a better job than him of organising the event, which is essentially one he has organised for a number of years now, only at a different venue.

So his shortness with you is understandable.

He also organises singarounds and open mikes locally, so he knows what he is doing.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 04:09 PM

...and he did finish his post with thanks!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 05:06 PM

and he would be incredibly stressed with having operated an computer machine...
I can imagine the sweat on his upper lip even now :)

Hello chaps
Now then Mr Coggles how went the gig?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 09:56 AM

Mr H - Tim makes a good point! This is all stuff that if discussed over a pint wouldn't be a problem I'm sure. I hope you do come to Roxby as I reckon it'll be right up your alley...

Tim - gig went pretty well ta!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 12:17 PM

Re Session tent.
Sorry Mr H. I didn't intend to sound cold or ungrateful. There are a lot of emails come in and i try to answer them in clear terms. Reading it back now I could have choosen better wording.
The fact that I am crap with all techno things dosen't help ,thats why I get so much help from Tim.

Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 06:44 PM

Anyone got any insight as to the weather we can expect?
SOme of you clever people gotta be meteorologists...
unless thats to do with heavy rockss..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: gnomad
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 01:05 AM

I'm no meteorologist, but do work in the inshore waters just a few miles from your site. I have found these guys a more reliable guide for local conditions than the MetOffice. Though the focus of their interest is not your own, their info is generally sound. Any forecast beyond 4 days here is pretty much conjecture, so it is a bit early to say anything specific.

The coastal strip here tends to establish its own weather system, quite disregarding conditions just a few miles inland. I am unsure whether Roxby will fall within that strip, or conform to the more general weather pattern. Either way it seems wise to hope for the best, but to prepare for the worst.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,guest tim leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 03:52 AM

Cheers Gnomad
I could see the sea from the beer Garden.
If you are sailing by during the fest you could maybe
Give us a wave dude..
The link is a glood one thanks.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 05:36 AM

Tony,

Thanks for that.

I do understand the stress involved in organising an event of this nature, as I've recently done 'the 3rd Glorious Year of Folking About in Anglesey at Easter!' which I commence planning & co-ordination around January each year.

I was in 2 minds about coming, but your [& others] explanation has again renewed my interest, so I'll be hoping to attend along with my ensemble; Mr Happy & the Gloom Band!

Cheers

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 06:49 AM

No noise 9 am till 9 pm ..... no beans before bed time campers ....

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 06:50 AM

trumps is a game for old farts !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 06:50 AM

LOL!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 02:52 PM

Anyone got any insight as to the weather we can expect?
SOme of you clever people gotta be meteorologists...

You're making the mistake, Tim, of thinking that weather forecasts have anything to do with the weather.


…. I could see the sea from the beer Garden. ….

If you can see the sea, it's going to rain
If you can't see the sea, then it's already raining.


DC

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 09:32 PM

i am finding the weather forecasts so unreliable now they got better at it.
the first 45 years of my life they were just wrong ..now they are hit and miss..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 09:33 PM

Hi young Dougie....:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 16 Apr 12 - 06:26 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxby,_North_Yorkshire