Subject: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 20 Apr 16 - 09:14 AM Llanstock Redux 25-26 June 2016 We have the makings of a jolly musical Mudcat gathering this summer, in the lovely small Welsh town of Llanfair Caereinion, the home of Bron, known here on Mudcat as Llanfair. Some of you with long memories may remember previous Llanstocks where Mudcatters previously unknown to each other in real life, made life-long friendships through sharing music. [Just type Llanstock into the Filter box, set age to "All" and spend some time finding out what previous ones were like.] What is planned is very informal. Bron is discussing possibilities with the Black Lion re our making music there, they do food and drink, there are B&Bs in the town and a campsite not far away. What more could you want? (A Light Railway, you say? Yup, that too!) What happens depends very much on who comes but I expect it will involve playing, singing and sharing music, eating, drinking, socialising and perhaps a little making merry! More information on application :) (Feel free to PM me if you wish.) Who likes the idea? |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 20 Apr 16 - 09:17 AM Bron's invitation which got this going this year: Visiting Wales this summer? |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 20 Apr 16 - 09:22 AM Just spotted when I followed the link to the Light Railway, that the weekend we have chosen is their Country Railway Weekend 25th June 2016 Experience the W&LLR in pre-preservation times as it served the agricultural community. Travel on our replica 1903 carriages, watch demonstration freight movements and trans-shipment, and admire vintage road vehicles. Will this mean the local accommodation will get snapped up, Bron? |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 20 Apr 16 - 12:21 PM I hope to be there . |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: John J Date: 20 Apr 16 - 02:21 PM I'm up for it! JJ |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 20 Apr 16 - 04:56 PM Accommodation shouldn't be a problem, most railway visitors come for a day out. I can offer a small caravan, a bed settee, and a little floor space, the last two with built-in dogs. Julia can offer two bedrooms, the Goat does B&B, and there's a camp site a mile away. All 3 pubs do meals, and there's a chip shop. I do amazing brunches. I'll talk to the landlord of the Black Lion, those who came to the first Llanstocks won't recognise the Red Lion, it's not the same. Book early to avoid disappointment!!! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Doug Chadwick Date: 20 Apr 16 - 07:47 PM I'm interested. If the musical events are going to be held in a pub, I would prefer to leave my car locked up and enjoy a drink, so I have a few questions:- Is the B&B accommodation within walking distance of where the music will be taking place? Is it the sort of place that would accept guests returning late into the night? Is there car parking available? Is the campsite, at a mile away, connected by a road safe for pedestrians? DC |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: John J Date: 21 Apr 16 - 04:35 AM Drink? Oh tsk..... ;-) |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 21 Apr 16 - 04:36 AM Doug, The Goat is a short walk from The Black Lion and my place, and I don't think there's a problem with late comers. Both pubs have parking, but Powys will be charging for parking in the main car park if our protests fall on deaf ears, I'm afraid few of our roads are safe for pedestrians, or cyclists, come to that, at night. There's no street lighting out of town, and the roads are bendy. My caravan is now booked. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: John J Date: 21 Apr 16 - 05:45 AM Just put a link on the Mudcat FaceBook page. JJ |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Doug Chadwick Date: 21 Apr 16 - 02:31 PM I have made a provisional booking at the Goat for the full weekend but it was the last room available. DC |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 21 Apr 16 - 04:47 PM airb&b is offering this plsce in the town: Bridge Street |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,Trevor Date: 21 Apr 16 - 06:24 PM That brings back memories. Hope we can make it. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 21 Apr 16 - 08:18 PM I will be driving up from W London - If any one needs transport that is not too far off rout . just ask |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,LTS Date: 21 Apr 16 - 08:19 PM Sounds like a plan,,, we're just a bit away in Heredfordshire, on our way back from holiday that day so may come... we will have to see if we can arrange beds for the three of us, though. Limpit is quite a bit bigger than last time! LTS |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: My guru always said Date: 22 Apr 16 - 03:19 AM Thanks for the heads-up Noreen but alas, we can't come to join the fun as I'm booked elsewhere. Sounds like you'll have a fabulous weekend, wish we could be in 2 places at once! Enjoy!! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: John J Date: 22 Apr 16 - 05:55 AM That's a shame Hilary - perhaps next time! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: John J Date: 22 Apr 16 - 05:56 AM .....I could bring chocolate if that might help you change your mind. :-) |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 22 Apr 16 - 04:01 PM Saw the landlord of the Black Lion tonight, and he will be delighted to have us use the "smokers area" all weekend. It's a covered area outside with a log burner, bit like a small barn, and should be ideal. Let's hope it's warmed up by then!! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 22 Apr 16 - 05:55 PM Sounds just right, Bron: traditional! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 23 Apr 16 - 06:19 PM So far, then: Definites: Bron Noreen Leadfingers John J Doug Chadwick Hopefuls Trevor +1 LTS +2 Virginia Tam +1 (mentioned on Facebook) And apparently the landlord of the Black Lion plays the guitar :) Looks great already. Tunes and singing- we'll have fun! Any more for any more? |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 24 Apr 16 - 05:47 AM Noreen, you can put my son, David on the list, he's up for it. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 24 Apr 16 - 04:07 PM Great, Bron :) |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: the lemonade lady Date: 25 Apr 16 - 03:23 AM I thought we could make it till I looked at my calendar. (We're actually booked to perform at Glasto) See you all at Upton? Sal |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 26 Apr 16 - 05:00 AM Refresh |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 26 Apr 16 - 10:41 PM Refresh |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 28 Apr 16 - 05:15 AM What ?? No more takers ? |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 28 Apr 16 - 01:58 PM Perhaps there will be more interest nearer the time. We're having an awful lot of weather here just now, except heat, that is!! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,Noreen at work Date: 29 Apr 16 - 04:03 AM Refreshing this thread before I go away for the weekend- Upton Folk Festival calls! If anyone wants to know more about this Gathering, please ask. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 30 Apr 16 - 06:29 AM Enjoy Upton Noreen |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: MudGuard Date: 01 May 16 - 03:36 AM Unfortunately, I can't take part this time. Although I'd like to ... |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 01 May 16 - 06:12 AM So sorry you can't make it this time, MudGuard, it would have been lovely to see you again. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: maeve Date: 01 May 16 - 07:10 AM Hello, Mudguard. It's good to see you drop by MC. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 01 May 16 - 11:41 AM Andreas! I was thinking about you, and wondering whether you would see this thread. It would be lovely to see you again. Hope all is well. x |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 02 May 16 - 08:29 AM We can now say it's next month |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 03 May 16 - 08:32 AM Now we just need contributions from Eric the Viking, Wolfgang, Letty, Fibula Mattock, Skipjack, and who else? to make it feel like old times... (even if you can't come!) |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 06 May 16 - 06:44 PM Last I heard of Fibula Mattocls was that she had a baby! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 06 May 16 - 07:35 PM Reeefreshing for the weekend. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 09 May 16 - 04:39 AM It would be nice to meet Fiba again - Good memories of her and her family at Portaferry |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 11 May 16 - 08:50 PM Refresh |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 16 May 16 - 05:04 AM Bump |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Llanfair Date: 18 May 16 - 05:48 AM Lets give this another whirl. Any more for any more? |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,Jon Date: 18 May 16 - 06:32 AM Not me Llanfair, although I do wish to thank you for your hospitality the time I went there and will freely say that I thought it was a very enjoyable do. From my POV, both matters with my own health/drink, etc. problems and I guess what you could lump as a series of re-evaluations on life including what MC community means to me these days, even (while I still can enjoy the odd bits of local participation) what folk music means to me these days have changed things. Still, I hope you have a good one and that maybe some new folk give it a whirl. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,mooman Date: 18 May 16 - 09:02 AM Half thinking about whether I might come to meet up to meet old friends... |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Doug Chadwick Date: 18 May 16 - 09:35 AM It would be good to see you again, Richard. DC |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,Noreen at work Date: 18 May 16 - 11:34 AM Good to hear from you both, Jon and Richard. Happy memories- and more to be made ;) |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,Susanne (skw) sans cookie Date: 19 May 16 - 10:25 PM Hi, just stumbled on the other thread and found this one. Sounds great - unfortunately the wrong time for me. I'd have loved to see you all again (or those of you who are able to turn up). Hope you'll enjoy it! Noreen, Doug, Andreas, all the best, and hopefully see you some other time. Richard, you still in Dunblane? I'm going to visit Kate in August, might drag her out to the pub session. Bron, I'll be in Wales in late August - hoping to catch Shrewsbury FF and visit a friend at Abergavenny. Let me know if you wouldn't mind me dropping in for a chat (and maybe a singaround?). |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: GUEST,mooman Date: 20 May 16 - 08:30 AM Hi Susanne! I hope you're well. No, not in Dunblane any more... I now live in the Midlands. After I left I don't know whether the pub still has a session but of course there will be others nearby. Still working out whether circumstances might allow me to come across for Llanstock. It would be good to meet old friends. |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Leadfingers Date: 22 May 16 - 07:35 AM Be good to see you again too !!! |
Subject: RE: Who's up for Llanstock 2016? From: Noreen Date: 22 May 16 - 10:20 AM Richard! Whereabouts in the Midlands, Bold Boy? :) I'm in Worcestershire. I'd PM you but you're a guest. |
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