Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?

Subject: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: skarpi
Date: 01 Aug 23 - 03:37 PM

Is there any innterest to have Eurogathering again?
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: GUEST,Felipa
Date: 01 Aug 23 - 05:52 PM

if it's near me I'd probably go - I have good memories of the first Portaferry gathering (I only attended the second one briefly)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 01 Aug 23 - 05:59 PM

Hi Skarpi,
I would be interested depending on where and when.

I have been to Eurogatherings in the Hull, UK; Niort France; Cork, Ireland; Kiel,Germany; and, of course, with you in Iceland in 2010. It would be nice to visit a new place.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: skarpi
Date: 01 Aug 23 - 07:07 PM

Well, I have always wanted to go to orkney or Shetlands, but dont know any mudcatters there.
All the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 03:36 AM

You could row a boat to Shetland from where you live, Skarpi :)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 09:32 AM

I will be in Prague from 25 September to 8th October, if you want ot organise it there!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 11:46 AM

I would love to go but dialysis stops me visiting almost everywhere, though Orkney is just up the road.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 12:11 PM

For the time being, this thread about the 2005 Eurogathering has past event links at the top of the page. If you need any ideas. (Eventually they should be added to the top of this thread.)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Charmion
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 01:07 PM

TransAtlantic travel is still off my to-do list.

I remember the 2005 MudGather in Niort with great fondness.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Aug 23 - 04:01 AM

Yes Charmion I too have fond memories of that one, I especially remember you serenading the cows in the field next door

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Charmion
Date: 03 Aug 23 - 09:15 AM

Hey, Giok!

I was just beginning to play the mandolin back then, learning my first tune sets. The cows were a kind, patient audience.

That was more than eighteen years ago. Shaking my head …

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: MudGuard
Date: 03 Aug 23 - 04:24 PM

Skarpi: yes, interested, but depends on where and when ...

Charmion, John: yes, the Niort meeting was a very nice one. I remember losing the spelling contest (which made me happy when I saw the winner's price ;-) )

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 11 Sep 23 - 07:00 AM

Hi, yes, definitely interested! Just need ample notice to cativate my catsitter. Could I suggest we hold it near wherever Eric the Viking is living now?
And those who've been to a few can have a vote on which was the most interesting / chaotic / nourishing / ... one :-). I remember trying to pay for our dinner in Muenster, breakfast in Hull, boat trips at Niort and Kiel, missing out on Brussels for not reading my ticket properly and arriving for the tail-end of Selby ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Felipa
Date: 11 Sep 23 - 03:15 PM

Eric says Orkney is nearby (maybe he lives in the north of Scotland) but would his dialysis requirements be accommodated in a trip to Orkney? I had a short visit there once and even just on the main island there are an amazing amount of archaeological sites to visit. I was fortunate that the Ness of Brodgar dig was on during my visit. It looks like the next and last chance to visit while excavation is in session will be next summer 24 June - 23 Aug 2024:https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/visit/

I didn't come across any folk and traditional music scene though I know of a few musicians from the Orkney Islands - the Wrigley Sisters come to mind immediately - and there is an annual folk festival. The island geography is more lush than I expected.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 01 Oct 23 - 03:47 PM

Refresh!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: skarpi
Date: 05 Oct 23 - 11:41 PM

Well Orkney is okei for me, fly to either Glasgow or Edinborg, never been there.
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Felipa
Date: 06 Oct 23 - 12:41 PM

so who volunteers to organise something? Eric, have you got some folky friends who could co-organise with you, people who live near(ish) the venue?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Mrrzy
Date: 07 Oct 23 - 08:43 AM

When are you thinking?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Felipa
Date: 07 Oct 23 - 03:43 PM

"It looks like the next and last chance to visit [Orkney] while [the Ness of Brodgar] excavation is in session will be next summer: 24 June - 23 Aug 2024:https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/visit/ "

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Oct 23 - 12:08 AM

Fine by me.
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 08 Oct 23 - 07:33 AM

Hi all. I live in Aberdeen. I am not really able to do much for which I am very sorry. I remember the fun Skipjack and I had with the gathering at Barton on Humber many years ago. I only 'know a few folkies as I am not long resident here.

Orkney would be a wonderful place for a gathering. Boat from either: Aberdeen, Gills Bay or Scrabster.Fly by various routes to Kirkwall airport. ( Prices variable but not cheap).

I am on dialysis 3 days a week and have other health problems so helping out is difficult. I often but not regularly play ay Aberdeen folk club and a session in the "Northern Bar" Aberdeen.

If you do manage a gathering, I would hope to be able to get there for some of it.

Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: MudGuard
Date: 09 Oct 23 - 01:21 PM

I'd prefer a place that is easier to reach - the more steps (airplane/bus/train/boat) in the journey the more risk that something goes wrong (missed connection ...)

But as I am only audience, not musician, I won't insist ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 10:10 AM

And why not Aberdeen? If there is a folk club there they may agree to lend a hand. Or Stonehaven with its festival tradition? IIRR there's never been a Eurogathering in Scotland. I'd love to go next year! (Must remember to renew my passport, or the English won't let me in ...-:))

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 10:13 AM

Sometime around 12-14 July?
https://www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk/34th-stonehaven-folk-festival/

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 11:07 AM

I will come,
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 11:40 AM

And why not Aberdeen? .... Or Stonehaven with its festival tradition?

Are there any Mudcatters in Aberdeen or Stonehaven willing to act as hosts? If not, who is going to organise the event?

IIRR there's never been a Eurogathering in Scotland.

There have been at least two Mudgatherings in Scotland:- Invershin in October 2007 and Rosehall in October 2008, both organised by John MacKenzie.

Sometime around 12-14 July?

In the past, Eurogatherings were in May, if I remember rightly.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 12:08 PM

We seem to have acquired a "2023" in the thread title. It's a bit late to organise anything for this year :-)

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 01:31 PM

Date adjusted.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 03:29 PM

??

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The thread title was "adjusted" from 2023 to 2024 so people noticing the topic will understand this is upcoming, in the works, etc. ---mudelf

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 05:20 PM

I could possibly arrange something in or near Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales if that is of any interest. I did a couple in Manchester in the past.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 03:57 AM

I would go with that, Dave, if I am available.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Mrrzy
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 10:12 AM

Time of year?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 01:33 PM

I think May was mentioned. Just avoid school half term towards the end. Maybe around the first bank holiday?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 01:36 PM

I'm not muscling in BTW! Just volunteering if anyone is interested:-)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Oct 23 - 03:30 PM

when is the first bank holiday in UK?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 18 Oct 23 - 06:29 AM

Next year's early May bank holiday in the UK is Monday, 6 May 2024, so that would make the weekend Friday 3rd to Monday 6th.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Oct 23 - 10:42 AM

I could do a bike ride with you, Mudguard. Now I have gone electric :-D

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Oct 23 - 05:17 PM

A lovely idea Skarpi - I remember that mini gathering in Reykjavik about a decade or more ago. :D

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Felipa
Date: 20 Oct 23 - 05:27 PM

there are already umpteem folk and traditional music festivals in Britain and Ireland on the first May bank holiday weekend

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Oct 23 - 06:06 AM

Weekend after then?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 21 Oct 23 - 07:27 AM

Skipton would be nice, but not in May for me. I'm hoping to get to Britain in July / August / September, not least to catch Whitby Folk Week and Linlithgow FF. Sadly, we don't seem to have any Scottish Mudcatters eager to host a Eurogathering!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Oct 23 - 08:47 AM

Looks like Scotland in July is still favourite so I will drop out for now

Bring midge repellent! :-D

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Felipa
Date: 22 Oct 23 - 04:19 PM

another dig in Orkney makes the news: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/oct/21/a-neolithic-feat-of-engineering-orkney-dig-reveals-ruins-of-huge-tomb

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 24 Oct 23 - 07:52 PM

Dave, be a bit more patient! I think I'm the only one who spoke up for Scotland. A better alternative may emerge. What about, say, Whitby after Folk Week? Anyone there to organise it?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Oct 23 - 04:24 AM

The Monday after Folk Week is always the August Bank Holiday Monday

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Felipa
Date: 26 Oct 23 - 01:25 PM

well, maybe we should let David the Gnome organise Skipton for mid-May (second weekend) because no one else is offering to organise a UK Mudgathering (and accommodation for a group would be more difficult to get in July). Among the "umpteen" folk events on the May bank holiday is Scandimoot (workshops in Scandinavian music and dance) in Clapham, north Yorkshire/Lancashire about 25 miles northwest of Skipton.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Oct 23 - 05:17 PM

A lovely idea Skarpi - I remember that mini gathering in Reykjavik about a decade or more ago. :D

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: MudGuard
Date: 09 Oct 23 - 01:21 PM

I'd prefer a place that is easier to reach - the more steps (airplane/bus/train/boat) in the journey the more risk that something goes wrong (missed connection ...)

But as I am only audience, not musician, I won't insist ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: MudGuard
Date: 17 Oct 23 - 03:30 PM

when is the first bank holiday in UK?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: skarpi
Date: 05 Oct 23 - 11:41 PM

Well Orkney is okei for me, fly to either Glasgow or Edinborg, never been there.
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: skarpi
Date: 08 Oct 23 - 12:08 AM

Fine by me.
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 11:07 AM

I will come,
All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: skarpi
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 03:29 PM

??

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The thread title was "adjusted" from 2023 to 2024 so people noticing the topic will understand this is upcoming, in the works, etc. ---mudelf

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 11 Sep 23 - 07:00 AM

Hi, yes, definitely interested! Just need ample notice to cativate my catsitter. Could I suggest we hold it near wherever Eric the Viking is living now?
And those who've been to a few can have a vote on which was the most interesting / chaotic / nourishing / ... one :-). I remember trying to pay for our dinner in Muenster, breakfast in Hull, boat trips at Niort and Kiel, missing out on Brussels for not reading my ticket properly and arriving for the tail-end of Selby ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 01 Oct 23 - 03:47 PM

Refresh!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 10:10 AM

And why not Aberdeen? If there is a folk club there they may agree to lend a hand. Or Stonehaven with its festival tradition? IIRR there's never been a Eurogathering in Scotland. I'd love to go next year! (Must remember to renew my passport, or the English won't let me in ...-:))

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 10:13 AM

Sometime around 12-14 July?
https://www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk/34th-stonehaven-folk-festival/

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 21 Oct 23 - 07:27 AM

Skipton would be nice, but not in May for me. I'm hoping to get to Britain in July / August / September, not least to catch Whitby Folk Week and Linlithgow FF. Sadly, we don't seem to have any Scottish Mudcatters eager to host a Eurogathering!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 08 Oct 23 - 07:33 AM

Hi all. I live in Aberdeen. I am not really able to do much for which I am very sorry. I remember the fun Skipjack and I had with the gathering at Barton on Humber many years ago. I only 'know a few folkies as I am not long resident here.

Orkney would be a wonderful place for a gathering. Boat from either: Aberdeen, Gills Bay or Scrabster.Fly by various routes to Kirkwall airport. ( Prices variable but not cheap).

I am on dialysis 3 days a week and have other health problems so helping out is difficult. I often but not regularly play ay Aberdeen folk club and a session in the "Northern Bar" Aberdeen.

If you do manage a gathering, I would hope to be able to get there for some of it.

Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Mrrzy
Date: 07 Oct 23 - 08:43 AM

When are you thinking?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Mrrzy
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 10:12 AM

Time of year?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 05:20 PM

I could possibly arrange something in or near Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales if that is of any interest. I did a couple in Manchester in the past.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 01:33 PM

I think May was mentioned. Just avoid school half term towards the end. Maybe around the first bank holiday?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 01:36 PM

I'm not muscling in BTW! Just volunteering if anyone is interested:-)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Oct 23 - 10:42 AM

I could do a bike ride with you, Mudguard. Now I have gone electric :-D

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Oct 23 - 06:06 AM

Weekend after then?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Oct 23 - 08:47 AM

Looks like Scotland in July is still favourite so I will drop out for now

Bring midge repellent! :-D

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 01:31 PM

Date adjusted.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2023?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 11:40 AM

And why not Aberdeen? .... Or Stonehaven with its festival tradition?

Are there any Mudcatters in Aberdeen or Stonehaven willing to act as hosts? If not, who is going to organise the event?

IIRR there's never been a Eurogathering in Scotland.

There have been at least two Mudgatherings in Scotland:- Invershin in October 2007 and Rosehall in October 2008, both organised by John MacKenzie.

Sometime around 12-14 July?

In the past, Eurogatherings were in May, if I remember rightly.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Oct 23 - 12:08 PM

We seem to have acquired a "2023" in the thread title. It's a bit late to organise anything for this year :-)

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Oct 23 - 03:57 AM

I would go with that, Dave, if I am available.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 18 Oct 23 - 06:29 AM

Next year's early May bank holiday in the UK is Monday, 6 May 2024, so that would make the weekend Friday 3rd to Monday 6th.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Felipa
Date: 11 Sep 23 - 03:15 PM

Eric says Orkney is nearby (maybe he lives in the north of Scotland) but would his dialysis requirements be accommodated in a trip to Orkney? I had a short visit there once and even just on the main island there are an amazing amount of archaeological sites to visit. I was fortunate that the Ness of Brodgar dig was on during my visit. It looks like the next and last chance to visit while excavation is in session will be next summer 24 June - 23 Aug 2024:https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/visit/

I didn't come across any folk and traditional music scene though I know of a few musicians from the Orkney Islands - the Wrigley Sisters come to mind immediately - and there is an annual folk festival. The island geography is more lush than I expected.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Felipa
Date: 06 Oct 23 - 12:41 PM

so who volunteers to organise something? Eric, have you got some folky friends who could co-organise with you, people who live near(ish) the venue?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat
From: Felipa
Date: 07 Oct 23 - 03:43 PM

"It looks like the next and last chance to visit [Orkney] while [the Ness of Brodgar] excavation is in session will be next summer: 24 June - 23 Aug 2024:https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/visit/ "

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Felipa
Date: 20 Oct 23 - 05:27 PM

there are already umpteem folk and traditional music festivals in Britain and Ireland on the first May bank holiday weekend

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 24 Oct 23 - 07:52 PM

Dave, be a bit more patient! I think I'm the only one who spoke up for Scotland. A better alternative may emerge. What about, say, Whitby after Folk Week? Anyone there to organise it?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Oct 23 - 04:24 AM

The Monday after Folk Week is always the August Bank Holiday Monday

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Felipa
Date: 22 Oct 23 - 04:19 PM

another dig in Orkney makes the news: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/oct/21/a-neolithic-feat-of-engineering-orkney-dig-reveals-ruins-of-huge-tomb

Subject: RE: Eurogathering Mudcat 2024?
From: Felipa
Date: 26 Oct 23 - 01:25 PM

well, maybe we should let David the Gnome organise Skipton for mid-May (second weekend) because no one else is offering to organise a UK Mudgathering (and accommodation for a group would be more difficult to get in July). Among the "umpteen" folk events on the May bank holiday is Scandimoot (workshops in Scandinavian music and dance) in Clapham, north Yorkshire/Lancashire about 25 miles northwest of Skipton.