Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.

Subject: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 08:10 AM

Greetings to all,

The Alcester Winter Folk Warmer is going ahead as usual this year so please visit the website.

Any questions or suggestions can be sent to the webmaster or enquiries.

Here is a link.

Alcester Folk Festival.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 10:47 AM

A lovely way of passing a winter weekend - we'll be there!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 03:01 PM

Looks like we'll be there too, wouldn't miss it!!!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 04:00 PM

Thanks for the support guys, how about Hot chocolate this year?

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 05:19 PM

With brandy & marshmallows?

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Hamish
Date: 17 Oct 12 - 04:23 AM

Yep! I'll be there for my first time. Be gentle with me.

The listed contact address seems to be knackered: I got a bounce when I used it.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Oct 12 - 08:19 AM

Me too, Hamish. Maybe the list's already closed.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Oct 12 - 09:08 AM

Think I'm on the 'more to come' list *grin*

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 17 Oct 12 - 06:51 PM

Can someone please tell me the dates etc for the summer festival in Alcester? I have been emailing (to get the dates for the list of festivals in the next English Dance & Song magazine) but haven't had a reply.
Thanks
Derek

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 03:31 AM

Derek: It should be 21st to 23rd June.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 30 Oct 12 - 12:42 PM

Marj, has been away and she hasn't imparted that information to me yet. It will be added to the website when and if.

Just checked, the websites down, the hosting company 'YORHOST' is about as much use as a chocolate teapot.

I will be switching to another host over the next few days and the name of the website will change to .org.uk hopefully we'll get back up the search engine listing fairly quickly.

See you all soonish..

GM :)

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 07 Nov 12 - 03:55 PM

Hello all you lovely people.

After hours of work and not inconsiderable expense the website is now well again albeit witha different name (not too different)

so please update your links to this and keep an eye on it as it will be updated again soon.

http://www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.uk


Cheers

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 03:12 AM

Looks good, well done!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 03:45 AM

Thanks for the feedback MGAS.

Last year they did the same thing, it was offline for a while and nary an apology so this year we moved to a new server. Unfortunately they don't respond to phone or email and I cant transfer the old domain name away from them so when it does become active I will redirect it.

Oh the pain, the pain..

See you soon (ish).

GM

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 05:23 AM

I think it would help your cause if you stated 'up front' where Alcester is.

L in C#
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 0XJ

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 06:39 AM

So, exiting grump mode:

Half way between Redditch and Stratford-Upon-Avon

Here


L

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,Square The Circle
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 08:24 AM

We'll be there and the Newport Folk Club crew.
Terry and Ann

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 09:49 AM

last week end in Feb 2013

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 09:54 AM

I look forward to seeing you all in Alcester which is just south of Redditch which is South of Birmingham. On Tellus of Sol.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Nov 12 - 04:50 PM

And in streetview: The Swan Hotel, Alcester, Warwickshire

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Hamish
Date: 09 Nov 12 - 02:52 AM

Just teensy-weensy tweak, if I may be constructive... the title tag has "Alcestr Folk Festival" (sic)... not important I guess... just sayin', like.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Hamish
Date: 09 Nov 12 - 05:13 AM

Oh, and Marje's e-mail address works okay now, too :-)

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 12 Nov 12 - 04:32 AM

Hi Folks,

well, I finally got the new website going. We have moved from Yorhost or Web-mania and are now with a supplier who at least answers their emails. Actually they are pretty good.

Please pass on to anyone who is having difficulty finding us that we are now at

http://www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.uk

Thank you all for your support and keep the thread going..

GM ;)

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: bubblyrat
Date: 12 Nov 12 - 05:13 AM

I am now living in Tewkesbury , so hope to start getting back to Alcester and Upton festivals , especially having joined "Happenstance" Morris side as a drummer ( and have just been asked to play for "Gloucester Grallers" shawm -ensemble ; very exciting !).

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 15 Nov 12 - 06:12 AM

Greetings Bubblyrat,

are Happenstance a border side?

Is the shawm a reed instrument?

Combine the two and you'd get some really interesting music I think.

GM

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 08:02 AM

Hope the weather is good.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 06 Dec 12 - 05:37 AM

Website updated.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 11 Dec 12 - 04:32 AM

We're very honoured to be on the updated guest list!

Kitty (and Derek)

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 10:56 AM

Soon now..

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 20 Jan 13 - 03:50 PM

Alcester Winter Warmer 22-24 February 2013.

A small friendly festival for people who enjoy good singing. At The Swan Hotel, Swan Street, Alcester, B49 5DP. Over 30 artists booked.

Concerts, story-telling, sessions, singarounds & folk clubs all weekend. Hard standing for campers and caravans. Indoor camping at The Swan if you buy breakfast. Weekend ticket £25.

Hard standing for campers and caravans - Those leaving Sunday before 6 pm can stay at St Benedict's School, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, B49 6PX. Those wanting to stay till Monday can stay at the Greig centre car park opposite the school - The Greig, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AD. Showers will be available at the Greig centre at a small cost.

Indoor camping at The Swan is available to those who buy breakfast.

To book tickets please send a cheque and stamped addressed envelope to PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU, OR email your address to [e-mail] Also email if you need more information.

Guests booked so far are: Bram Taylor, Hector Gilchrist, Tony Portlock and Becky Menier, Tony Barrett, En -Chante, Hamish Currie, Huw Chidgley, Sean Humphries, Alhambra, Fairfield, Maria Barham and Carole Palmer, Kate Akers and Andy Fincham, Malc Gurnham and Gill Gilsenan, Copper Kettle, Graham Collins, Tom Patterson and Dave Morton, Dave Bordewey and Dave Young, Jon Harvison, The Laners, John Morris & Morning After, Pat Smith & Ned Clamp, Speake & Lowe, Hilary Ward, Pete Grassby, Sharp as Razors, Dave & Celia, The Jays, Sam Stephens & Gren Morris, Kitty Vernon & Derek Burgess, Owd Yes Osses, David Cheffings.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,alanww
Date: 21 Jan 13 - 11:34 AM

Sounds good to me!
"... I've spent it in good company!"
Alan
www.sharpasrazors.com

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Jan 13 - 02:45 PM

Really looking forward to this & keeping fingers crossed that the weather will improve!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 23 Jan 13 - 04:22 AM

Weather, what weather ;)

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Jan 13 - 06:19 AM

Silly Boy *grin* The adverse weather is almost all over bar the shouting thankfully, I'll be able to get back into gardening again soon!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jan 13 - 03:44 AM

Refresh!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 24 Jan 13 - 11:29 AM

Got to take my caravan in for a service and then Alcester will be out first outing this year. We are really looking forward to it.

See you there. Probably behind the greg.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 28 Jan 13 - 06:02 AM

Website update, now with news of summerfest....

Where can I get guitar case stickers.
Anyone?

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: RWJ
Date: 31 Jan 13 - 05:50 AM

you could try starting another thread for stickers, someone not going to Alcester may help

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,cookieless Sue the Borderer
Date: 02 Feb 13 - 07:07 PM

Hi Green Man

Can't make the winter warmer but looked at the website for news of the summer festival. Looks like the date is a state secret!!!! Can we prize it out of you somehow?? Or am I just looking in the wrong place?

Sue

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 03 Feb 13 - 07:59 AM

Sue - the summer festival is 21-23 June. I asked Marje, because we're planning to celebrate Herga's 50th birthday around then and didn't want to clash! (Herga birthday celebration now scheduled for 24th June).

Kitty

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,Square The Circle
Date: 04 Feb 13 - 07:49 AM

Only three weeks to go

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 11 Feb 13 - 06:59 AM

Did a recce of the Hard standing around the Greg.. The building is still there and looks OK from the outside. Any news on its final disposition anyone?

We'll get a few vans in.

Looking forward to it. It'll be our first outing in the van this year.

See you all there.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Feb 13 - 02:20 AM

Looks like we have a MudGather!!! 4.30pm - 6pm on the Saturday in the small room that's used for the story-telling. Hope a few Catters can come along!!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 12 Feb 13 - 07:47 AM

Will try to get there this time. Hope the weather improves, however it won't make any difference to us hardened folkies.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Feb 13 - 06:10 PM

Won't make it this year sorry.
A week in Gran Canaria takes precedence- but only just :)

Have fun all!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 06:24 PM

And to think I turned down Antigua to help with this festival...

I wish..

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Feb 13 - 04:14 AM

Any news on the availability of water for Caravans & Campers at the Geig or the School?

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Acorn4
Date: 17 Feb 13 - 04:10 AM

Unfortunately we can't make this due to a friend's 50th on the Saturday running over into the Sunday, but we've got the main festival in the diary.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Feb 13 - 04:33 AM

Panic over, I've heard there should be water available at the School for caravans and Campers.

I've also heard that the MudGather time has changed. Watch this space....

Dave & Julia, we'll miss you!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 18 Feb 13 - 09:49 AM

I usually fill up at the sports centre. They are usually ok with it.

GM

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Kevin Adams
Date: 18 Feb 13 - 02:17 PM

Not long now - really looking forward to this!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Kevin Adams
Date: 18 Feb 13 - 03:04 PM

this from the Facebook page -

The Mudgather is now 1:45-3:45 Saturday at The Swan.

On another topic - for caravans and campervans - water will be available at the school across the road from the Greig Centre from Friday.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Feb 13 - 05:26 PM

Thanks Kevin, I don't do Facebook!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 20 Feb 13 - 04:02 AM

Looks like it'll be a bit on the chilly side.

Lots of layers in order..

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Feb 13 - 05:14 PM

Anyone bringing chocolate???

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Feb 13 - 10:43 AM

Panic not, I have just found some emergency chocolate at the supermarket. I'll bring it just in case anyone comes to the MudGather. 1.45-3.45 at the Swan on Saturday!!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: RWJ
Date: 22 Feb 13 - 04:32 AM

Good move, the gather does not clash with the rugby now

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Hamish
Date: 24 Feb 13 - 01:04 PM

Had a fab time, although could only do the Saturday. Great to see loads of old mates. Some great sings :-)

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Splott Man
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 03:54 AM

We had a great time. Lots of catching up with old friends, singing and playing.
We even got into the Mudgather for the first time in ages.
Thanks Marje and your team for making it happen.

Splott Man.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,Fyldeplayer
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 05:03 AM

My wife and I had great day - good to meet in catters sing, always good to hear new songs. Front room sing provided so many great moments and really enjoyed the folkclub - thank you to MC for squeezing us in before need to leave. We made some recordings with Caravan man which will be fun to see on youtube. Hope to be more involved in future.

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST,Square The Circle
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 07:12 AM

Fablus weekend great singing as usual, still one of the best singers festivals in the country. Looking forward to June with the rest of Newport folk club mobile unit. Thanks Marj & Dave.

Terry and Ann

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 10:13 AM

Thanks to Marje and the team and everyone who came to make it a great weekend! Looking forward to June now!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Kevin Adams
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:08 AM

Great weekend - thanks to all!

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:34 AM

Will be updating the summer festival website soon. Drop by often.

GM

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:59 AM

I'd like to click 'like' but there isn't one. Sounds like a well organised and happy weekend. Well done all. What date Is the summer festival?

Sal

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Kevin Adams
Date: 25 Feb 13 - 01:37 PM

Summer Festival 21-23 June Sal (and everyone else of course :))

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 10:19 AM

What a fabulous weekend we had at Alcester despite the cold weather, many thanks to Marj and all her hardworking team for putting together such an excellent 'Winter Warmer'. We were given a warm welcome in the Swan, huge thanks to our hosts!

Thanks too, to all who came to the MudGather, great to see so many MudCatters!! We tried to get everyone inside the room and sitting down and almost everyone sang, we even had a wonderful story from Chris Lowe. We had chocolate & laughter too and here's the Register:

AlcesterMarje
Black Diamond
TommysDaddy
Harmony Angel
shortybrenda
Singing Referee
Kevin Adams
Carole
Kevin Sexton
Story Teller
Moses
Lorna Hartwell (Hatties Folk)
Wild Flying Dove
Fyldeplayer
Alison Fenner
Dame Patti Smith EPNS
Splott Man
Herga Kitty
Horologist
Carol & Paul
Billy Suggers
Doktor Doktor
Noddy
Sarah Cudmore
Zoran
Graham Collins

Also at Fest:
Green Man
Richard Atkins
Dave Alcester
Old Girl
Snuffy
Selchie (RS)
Alanww
Square the Circle
Hamish
RWJ

I didn't carry my list around with my so I'll bet I've missed loads of Catters from this list. Go on, who'd I miss?

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Feb 13 - 11:32 PM

Unicornman. Great festival as ever. Great singing. See you at banbury. Ttfn

Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer.
From: Green Man
Date: 28 Feb 13 - 10:17 AM

Rainbowlady

Was there too.