Whitby (UK) 2001

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 05:09 PM

Got my programme last week; 600 events! How shall I fit in all I want to do? That doesn't even include most of the pub singarounds.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 09:46 PM

refresh, less than a month to go! I will be going on the monday or tuesday.john

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Les b (U.K.)
Date: 18 Jul 01 - 03:08 PM

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Les b (U.K.)
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:44 PM

Hi to all you Mudcatters. I've just joined. I was previously a 'Guest'. I am coming to Whitby this year, my first time for a full week, and I'm looking forward to seeing my friends 'The Lunchtime Ledgends' on Wed lunchtime at the Elsinor. They will have their latest c.d. with them called ....wait for it.....'Elsinor Rigby'. I'll see you all there, if not at Warwick first. Les B (Southport)

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: bobby's girl
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:09 PM

My husband has offered for the last three years to host a website for Folkweek, but Malcolm has said each time "Thanks, but someone is doing it - it'll be up and running shortly." We are still waiting!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Steveie1
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 08:16 AM

I'll be there again this year working on one of the campsites.

This year the site at Eskdale school will not be available and I am not sure if any camping is going to be available to anyone other than season ticket holders (Stakesby School) or performers (Community College).

This year I am working at the Collage I think, so any Catters on the site please make yourself known.

See you all there at the geatest festival in the world.

Steve

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 05:46 PM

'bout time they got a web site!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: bobby's girl
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 04:00 PM

Willa - I don't think I did Sara's workshop last year, although I've done it in the past. After 20 years they tend to blur into one sort of proto-festival with memorable bits but no clear idea in which year they happened. I know I did Dave Townsend's West Gallery workshop though.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 02:11 PM

Sent off for mine this morning. Free to season ticket holders, £2 to others. In either case, send a s.a.e.(44p stamp),with cheque if applicable, to Whitby Folk Week, PO Box 44 Selby, North Yorkshire. Ticket holders please state your ticket number.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: selby
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 01:39 PM

The Programmes are available for folk Week!!!!! Keith

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: mouldy
Date: 15 Jul 01 - 03:30 AM

I'll be there as usual. See you with Scratch, if not before. It should be absolute mayhem for the first few days, so get in as early as you can to get a parking space! Ian is threatening to disappear during the latter half of the week, so you will recognise me by my fraught expression as I try and keep two 15 year old girls under reasonable control, one of whom is experiencing her first festival.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: nutty
Date: 14 Jul 01 - 09:06 AM

If you are going to Whitby, as many do, as part folk music/ part holiday , be aware that there is foot and mouth desease on the moors (at present at Lealholm and Tranmire) and that some activities eg. Danby Show may be cancelled and that some minor roads may be closed

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 14 Jul 01 - 04:59 AM

Guest in ull-Do I know you? I'm the scruffy bloke with the black cowboy hat, Who are you?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 14 Jul 01 - 04:31 AM

John in Hull, as has already been stated this year the Regatta weekend and the first weekend of the festival overlap. Both events fill the town on their own so accomodation unless pre-booked will almost be impossible to find (unless you've more jam than Hartleys). However several pubs (in addition to the Tap & Spile) welcome folkies with open arms. The East (old) side of the river tends to be quieter, so the Bord (John & Barbara) Black Horse (Steve & Lyn) and Endeavour John & Rosie)and the Middle Earth will be good places to look for music and where the hosts are ameniable. The Plough on Baxtergate probably has the most varied sessions in as much as the front room two back rooms the beer garden and the concert room all host sessions which go on all day. If you're not buying a ticket, Stoupes Cross Farm up near the Abbey is the nearest campsite. Good Luck. I'll be there all week with family. Yippeeeeeeeeee

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,in Hull
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 06:28 PM

John, if you can afford it, and can be in Whitby all week, a pass is the best bet; you can go in and out of gigs as you choose, so if, for instance you want to see just one performer at one venue, then move on to another, you'll be able to do that (subject to there being seats available). On the other hand, if you're wanting to meet up with mudcatters, can't be in Whitby all week, or want to enjoy lots of free live music, spend your time in the pubs listening to sessions and singarounds.
You'll find a list of events posted up in the Tap and Spile, and can buy a programme there.
Whichever is the case, get yourself along to Whitby; you'll not regret it1

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 02:18 PM

Thanks evrybody.john

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: bill\sables
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 09:36 AM

Badgers blue clicky didn't work I'll try again here

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: bill\sables
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 09:33 AM

The best way to recognise other catters at Whitby or any other festivals is to wear your Mudcat Tee shirt or watch out for others wearing theirs. If you don't have your shirt yet I still have a few left in most sizes. You can order mudcat badges with your name on from Badger here and he will have them ready for you in Whitby.
Remember all profit from the shirts goes to Mudcat so you are helping to keep mudcat running as well as owning a beautiful eye catching shirt.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Les from Hull
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 08:47 AM

Yes Maggie and I will be there Monday onwards. On Scratch Morris days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons) we'll be helping provide ?music? for the finest dance side in Whitby called Whitby Scratch Morris faeturing your own, your very own (and you can keep him!) Geoff the Duck:() [If we're late Geoff we'll catch you up - one large and one medium Scratch Tshirt please!]

At other times we will be mostly in the Tap 'n' Spile, or in the Endeavour, or in a drunken stupor.

Les

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 08:06 AM

Ralphie - if it bothers you that much, I am sure we can abuse you HERE without all that messing about in Hyperspace!!:@)
Geoff!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Ralphie
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 05:24 AM

Oh Bugger....can't make it this year.....would have been nice to find out just how ugly you all are!!!
But...If anyone is at Sid...please come and abuse me!
Ralphie

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 03:39 AM

john in hull - At Whitby if you just turn up, there will be plenty happening around the pubs. The Folk Festival will be holding concerts etc. for much of the day. It has been possible in previous years to buy a Day Ticket, allowing you into most events (space allowing), or pay on the door for a single event. I personally find the prices being charged for single events higher than I can afford, and excessive for the length of the actual concerts, but others are welcome to their own opinions.
As has been mentioned, this year the Regatta overlaps with the opening weekend of Whitby. This means that the town will be full of people turning up to see the regatta events and funfair rides. As a result the pubs will be excessively overcrowded, and not enough room for the folkies to do their thing. Accommodation will also be a problem for the same reasons. If this is your first visit, it would probably be easier to turn up after the Weekend. As you are from Hull. I believe that the Hull Shanty Festival is on that Weekend, I know that Les and some others are this year travelling up to Whitby after the Shanty Festival.
Quack!!!
GtD

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 01:39 AM

Please forgive my ignorance, but like I said I've never been to a festival.Do we just turn up, or do we have to buy a ticket/pass? If so how much is it and where do I get it from? Have they got a website? I did look for one, myself but could not seem to find it.Thanks.john

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rank
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 05:32 PM

See you all at Whitby. Don't know how you recognise Mudcatters. Might I suggest you all dye your hair purple, or paint your head if you don't have hair. Did see someone at Saltburn last year extoling Mudcat and it's taken me a year to join. Saltburn's another great festival, well worth a look. Don't have to walk far either.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 03:44 PM

bobby's girl; i went to Sarah Morgan's harmony workshops last year - were you there?

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 03:42 PM

Me too; all week

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 03:06 PM

I'll be there!!! Yippeeeeeeeeee!! Can't wait to see all me mates again!! Whooohoooo....

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Dorrie
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 02:52 PM

Oh my god i'll soooooooooooooooooooo be there with mum and dad and all the rest of my lovely family

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: bobby's girl
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 02:49 PM

I'll be there with all the family as usual for the week. I usually do singing/harmony workshops and some dance if I can find the energy. Nearly always finish up at the spa for the late night ceilidh - its the only way we can catch up with the daughters!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: MikeofNorthumbria
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 08:37 AM

Whitby is my favourite UK festival. Others (Sidmouth, for example) are bigger, and have more star performers on the bill, but Whitby is tops for atmosphere and ambience. Barring accidents, illness, or family disasters, I'll be there for the week this year, dancing with Hexham Morris Men (blue waistcoats - white trousers - mainly Cotswold), and pub-crawling when off duty. Hope to see some Mudcatters at our workshops and dance-outs, or in the Tap and Spile … or the Plough … or the Jolly Sailor … or wherever.

Wassail!

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 08:05 AM

Geoff- I just had a flashback to reading your arrangements for your Whitby barbecue last year. I'd not been reading threads long, and thought how odd that these people should be arranging to meet up with strangers, making contact by notice boards at the festival.

Amazing how different it seems now, since I first met other catters at Llanstock. Nothing would be more natural now. This place has done so much for me...

John, I imagine Whitby will be extremely busy this year, with the regatta being on the same week, so don't think this is how all festivals are. Meet up with as many catters as you can, and have a wonderful time!

Noreen

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 03:35 AM

Thanks Mr Duck.

Subject: RE: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 03:22 AM

There will be quite a few of us. The Ducks will often be found about the Tap & Spile, as will some of the Hull 'Catters. Others have their own favourite pub or session. Tig and Badger usually arrive around the Tuesday, with their badge machine. If you haven't already bought your official Mudcat name badge, they will be taking advance orders, to collect when they arrive.
Last lear Mrs.Duck and myself had a Mudcat Barbecue at our cottage. We are intending to host something similae this year as well - information will be posted closer to the week.
Geoff the Duck!

Subject: Whitby (UK) 2001
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 02:02 AM

Any Catters going to Whitby next month? I have booked a week off work, so I will be there for a couple of days at least.This will be my first festival, so I dont really know what to expect, I'm getting exited already!