Whitby (UK) 2001

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From:
Date: 12 Aug 01 - 07:45 PM

Hey, I just heard a friend of mine is going to be there with some of her girl friends. IF you see a lady, blonde, around 5'6", with a REALLY BIG voice, say hi for me. That should be Debbie Reeves from Cape Breton!

Get her to sing one or two of her OWN songs. She has lots. The Family Choir and Joshua are great songs.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 12 Aug 01 - 12:31 PM

Just come back from a "reckie",(that's my excuse anyway)All road are passable, although some of the moorland road have disinfectant points.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Aug 01 - 09:59 AM

All mudcatters and partners are welcome to the barbeque. We managed last year with two standard size ones but if it looks like more are coming this year it could be handy to have another one. Everyone brings something to go on the barbeque (the butchers on Baxtergate does some nice sausages and burgers - different sorts) and something to drink. We provide the bread and some salady stuffs crisps etc. and everyone sort of mucked in with things. Last year we had a few non catters came who joined and are now regulars so if anyone has hovered on the fringes and wants to know what mudcat is all about they are also welcome. As a regular at the Jug I am used to fitting large numbers into small spaces!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Flaj
Date: 12 Aug 01 - 09:17 AM

Hi all,

Can I have some advice please too.

Mrs Flaj is letting me go to Whitby by myself. My first holiday ever without my minder (herself).

Don't know if I'm doing the right thing but have volunteered to be a warden and have been signed on, which gets me a free campsite and free ticket for the week.

Other than Stevie1 are any other catters wardens?

The advice I'm seeking is how to find sessions with the catters I know from the Jug. We went on Sunday last year and trailed round all the pubs but I didn't see anyone I knew. Do any of you carry a mobile phone that I could ring to find out where you are?

Next question is to Jeff and Mrs Duck about the barbecue - is it one of those where everybody has to bring their own barby or do you supply them and folks bring their own food or what? (Am I being a bit presumptious ie is it open to all or only invitees?)

Looking forward to seeing you all there,

Flaj.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: smallpiper
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 02:42 PM

I'm going Sunday if you don't get any luck for saturday John

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: brid widder
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 12:19 PM

are any Hull catters going up to Whitby on Saturday?...any chance of a lift please?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: brid widder
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 01:09 PM

Nick, Whitby week starts a week on saturday August 19th. Mrs Duck is right you will have a brill time with or without a ticket....if there are any official concerts etc you want to see you can usually pay on the door... or buy day tickets, there's so much unofficial stuff this is certainly the cheapest option...you will find yourself in places you don't need a ticket for wondering why you bought one!!there might be more of a problem this year in finding accomodation (never easy)or finding a place to camp as it is also regatta over the first weekend....as was mentioned earlier, whatever you do BE THERE...this is not just a festival...it's WHITBY!!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Nick P.
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 12:22 PM

Thanks for that info Mrs Duck.....But I still don't know WHEN it is.PLEASE somebody tell me!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 10:59 AM

Not usually a problem getting tickets Nick although we have for a number of years not bothered and just enjoyed the free activities which take place in various pubs around the town.

Anyone who has ordered a Mudcat badge will be able to collect it from myself or Geoff the Duck (usually to be found in or around the Tap and Spile) as Tig and the Badger won't be up until later in the week. If you are wanting one and haven't yet ordered contact them as soon as possible otherwise you'll have to wait until they get there with the badge making machine.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Nick P.
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 09:24 AM

Hi All, I've been to agood many festivals in the last few years, but I've never been to Whitby! Can anyone let me know exactly when it is & are there any tickets left??? Thanks. Nick.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Kjell
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 09:05 AM

Steveie 1, thanks for the information and I look forward to meeting you soon. I must be the only member of mudcat who has not met another member.
Kjell

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Steveie1
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 08:25 AM

Kjell

Whitby is great. The area is beauitful and during the folk week the town is very lively. It is normally a peaceful place which I visit often just sort my head out.

The camper van and you will be welcome on the Festival No2 Campsite which is located on the Guisborough Road going out of Whitby. I am the steward on that site. It opens at 1.00pm Friday.

See you there and make yourself known if you make it.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Kjell
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 05:34 AM

I am hoping to stay for the weekend ( I have a camper van)I have not been to Whitby before - what is it like?
Kjell

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Steveie1
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 03:13 AM

Refresh

I am checking for the latest info re the farmers field today whilst at work. Will try and update you all later.

Steve

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: nutty
Date: 09 Aug 01 - 03:09 AM

Ian - if you would like to check www.defra.gov.uk, you will see that the latest outbreak (7th August)was at LYTHE ..... about 4 miles from the centre of Whitby.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From:
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 07:07 PM

The latest F&M cases are all over Lealholm way, so I can't imagine that affecting travel from Hull - unless you take the scenic route! (Hi all!)

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 02:33 PM

Les - I'll get my coat!!!
Quack!
GtD

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 02:05 PM

Don't forget to ensure that the colourful bloke with a hat also has an unruly tash & goatee beard!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Steveie1
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 12:46 PM

Paul

If Malc is buying I,ll make sure I get my share and will also try and beat him at pool!

See you when you get there.

Everyone!!

I will try and keep you all posted as regards the farmers field and any restrictions etc. Hope all visitors just remain aware of the risks and follw the advice.

See you all!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Patrish(inactive)
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 09:39 AM

Hope to be there on Saturday, but am not too sure about staying the week. I will not be wearing a hat but i suppose i couod carry a pinapple!
Patrish

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,smalpiper
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 09:32 AM

You've got to get the colourful outfit as well John - I recon you should be able to find stuff in the craft fair at the Spa (which is usually very good) John

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 01:11 AM

I've got a hat, do you know who I am?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Paul from Hull
Date: 08 Aug 01 - 12:02 AM

By the way Steve, I wont be there until the Thursday, I dont think, so make sure you get my share too, if Malc is buying...

& Les, you do right buying a hat...it'll still probably work out cheaper then buying yourself a drink!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Paul from Hull
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 08:42 PM

Hiya all...

I suppose youre right there Les....*G*

Dorrie, YES I know Aaron!

Hiya Steve. Well, glad Malc did manage to get another Site. Last time I had email contact with him he was just setting off up to Whitby to try & sort that.

Bobbys Girl: I would assume & HOPE, that Steve (or possibly I) would have heard from Malcolm had the Farmer encountered a problem since its been arranged.

Will keep people posted on here if I hear anything more, as will Steve I'm sure. I would GUESS that the biggest effect we are likely to feel is SOME of the roads across the Moors maybe being closed to Traffic, which maybe affects us Hull folk more than others...

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: brid widder
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 07:28 PM

so will this be a Whitby festival with no garland for friday night?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: bobby's girl
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 06:08 PM

Just a thought about the campsite in the farmers field - the foot and mouth regulations have been tightened up in the area in a major way in the last 10 days or so following another case, so even if the field is open you will need to be very careful. We travelled down from Durham to York after Folkworks across the moors, and there were loads of notices telling you not to go onto the moors from the roads, and disinfectant mats to drive over. Any of us coming into the area from outside are going to have to be very aware, and abide by the rules.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: nutty
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 03:43 PM

You need a colourful outfit as well Les !!! LOL

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 03:40 PM

I'm just off to buy a hat!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 03:30 PM

Go to the Tap and Spile and say "Where's Geoff the Duck" alternatively walk up to a very colourful man in a hat and offer to buy him a pint - it might not be Geoff but you'll soon be friends!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: smallpiper
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 11:16 AM

Well you could if you want to - you'll see where I'll be if you read back through the thread - look forward to meeting you

John

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Alio
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 08:26 AM

Good idea - who does that?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: smallpiper
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 08:24 AM

Hello Alio - gosh lots of new people

Shall we set a time and place for a Mudcatters meeting?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Steveie1
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 08:18 AM

Hi to Paul from Hull. How are you mate? Malcolm tells me that there will be a new campsite for day visitors etc in a farmers field on the Guisborough Road. Thats where I'll be working this year.

Seems like a great??? place, Loos but no showers etc.

I am going up on the wednesday before it starts so we can set up on Thursday / Friday morning. Meeting Malcolm in the Albion on Wednesday night. See you there.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Alio
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 07:20 AM

I'm a new member, and this is my first message. John from Hull, I go to a lot of festivals,but I'd never been to Whitby until last year, and it did seem a bit confusing as there's so much to choose from. But it's a brilliant week. On another note, as a new member, how do i go about meeting other Catters at Whitby?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 07 Aug 01 - 06:59 AM

Will be there with the Sheep Shagger from Chestefield running the Alfleda Terrace/Tap and Spile Chairlift appeal.Perhaps may sing the odd song !!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 08:31 PM

Hello Paul from Hull
Graham-What happens to the money? Is it for charity, if so which one?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: smallpiper
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 05:50 PM

Hello Paul in Hull

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Graham Pirt
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 05:28 PM

Dorrie and John in Hull

The "staff thing" was a shepherd's crook made by one of the finest makers, and singers, from the borders - Willy Scott. Willy was a regular at the festival until his death. The festival acquired one of his sticks to present to the person / team collecting the most in the week.

Graham

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Dorrie
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 02:46 PM

paul do u know my brother? dorrie xx

p.s my brother is aaron as in aaron and julia

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Les from Hull
Date: 06 Aug 01 - 01:39 PM

Hi Paul - you seem to be a bit late joining! No change there, then. I notice that we share the same middle and last names. So what's the chance of that. See you at Whitby.

Les

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Paul from Hull
Date: 05 Aug 01 - 06:30 PM

Hi all....just joined as a Member cos a friend pointed out there was quite a Hull 'community' on here these days.

Hello particularly to anyone that does know me (& there are a few, even if I might not recognise YOUR Mudcat nicknames) hence me being 'Paul from Hull'

Hi to Steveie 1, this is Paul from STAKESBY Campsite, mate... Have you spoken (or whatever) to Malcolm lately?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 05 Aug 01 - 05:47 PM

Thanks Wullie! We are hoping to do the barbeque again this year - probably on the Thursday evening again (from about 5pm till 7.30 so as not to prevent people going to events) We are in the same cottage as last year at the back of the White Horse. Details will be posted on the board of the Tap and Spile during folk week or just ask me or Geoff if you see us - we'll make sure we wear our badges!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,wullie
Date: 05 Aug 01 - 12:00 PM

Hi all, hope to see you there if I survive Saltburn, it nearly done for me last year. Mrs Duck's was great last year and I hope to get there if I can get on a campsite, I am going through this week sometime to book one if ican find someone daft enough to take me. See you all there Wullie.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: smallpiper
Date: 05 Aug 01 - 09:24 AM

I'll be there on Sunday and Wednseday - usually do a bit of an afternoon session in the back room (the one with the pool table) on thewednesay from about 1.00 - see you ther e John

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 04 Aug 01 - 10:30 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Dorrie
Date: 27 Jul 01 - 01:14 PM

i've been on my summer holidays since may as college was only part time after exams i was getting quite bored but i've got myself a job

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 09:52 PM

Thanks for explaining that Dorrie, I can tell the school holidays have started(it's nearly 3AM here),Will we be seeing you more often hrer during the holidays?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Dorrie
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 07:32 PM

its like a nig stick that the best collector gets and its almost always won by isabel u be there in the pavillon on the last night and u'll see

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 07:18 PM

Dorrie-Whats "The Staff Thing"?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Dorrie
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 07:17 PM

give me money if u see with my collecting tin i want 2 win the staff thing dorrie xx