Anything going on in Shropshire?

Subject: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 21 Feb 02 - 01:18 PM

I'm spending a bit of time in Shropshire and looking for somewhere to go where the company is friendly, the beer is good and the music sessions convivial. Where should I go, where will there be warmth and welcome, who should I talk to?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,jim I
Date: 21 Feb 02 - 09:03 PM

Try the Boat at Jackfield, Telford

Info and sample music at http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/247/the_boat_session_musicians.html

Think it's a Thursday night if memory serves.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 01:54 AM

which part of shropshire, what are your musical tastes? be delighted to point you in the right direction. suggest you locate the Boat Band on the internet and communicate with them, they have Shropshire members.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: alanww
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 04:57 AM

Try the Charlton Arms - a Good Beer Guide pub - by the river in Ludlow on the third Friday evening of the month for an "Irish music session with some English songs". p> In eithteen hundred and sixty one, roll Alabama roll ...
Alan

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 05:08 AM

Have reread your request and I think you mightenjoy the Red Lion in Market Drayton on a thursday. Definitely warmth (a coal fire),conviviality etc. good mix of songs and tunes. no super musicians seeing how fast they can play jigs and reels, so very unthreatening for anyone drifting in and fancying joining in.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 06:57 AM

Have I mentioned the Bishops Castle folk weekend in the last few days? 24th - 26th May, details from Sally.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: John J
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 07:40 AM

Ellesmere used to have a lot going on, but I'm not sure of the situation these days. Just over the border in Staffordshire, the Anchor Inn at High Offley, near Woodseaves was once the place to go to sing, drink good beer etc. Shrewsbury has a fair amount of music & song going on. Good luck with your trip to Shropshire, it's a lovely county.

John

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 07:52 AM

yes definitely go to the Anchor at High Offley. Music is highly intermittent but it's always worth a visit. Easier to find by boat than driving.And if youre looking for it from Woodseaves, remember to start at the Staffordshire Woodseaves, and not the Shropshire Woodseaves which is quite different, though only five miles away. Confused? You will be. If you're in north Shropshire, try slipping over the Cheshire border and try the Lord Combermere in Audlem on Mondays, i think the session's still going. Good hunting

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:01 AM

Thanks for the pointers on this. I was thinking of the south of the county in particular but thanks anyway.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:02 AM

Sorry, I meant to ask before, who's Sally?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:06 AM

Yo Ho Ho Salty Dog - Mr Red is a mine of info-he mentions The Buffalo in Clun (which I think is in Shropshire - Oh yea Shropshire Lad Clunton Clungunford Clun etc) and also The 6 Bells in Bishops Castle- is that the same place as the folkie fest in May? That must be what Trevor was talking about. That should be a nice place to go-they brew beer there! Near there is The miners Arms at Priest Weston and they have a mini fest around Easter. Is that when you're going there?

Hope the wind stops blowing by then!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:21 AM

Thanks Lucy Ann. I've been to Bishops Castle. Are there any sessions there, apart from this festival? And Clun is a nice place - do you mean they have sessions at The Buffalo as well?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:22 AM

bridgnorth folkfest is aug 23-25

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:23 AM

Mr Red?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:33 AM

"Mr. Red" is someone i came across in "song writing" go have a look- he seems very technical. I'm not very good with "big" words but he does have an interesting site with info on various places to go in UK. He's also linked to that F. weekend in Bishops Castle.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 09:34 AM

You will find Mr Reds site here and useful it is too.

There's a session in BC tonight (Friday) by the way, at The Six Bells.

I wouldn't ask too many questions about Sally though!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 22 Feb 02 - 10:42 AM

Thanks a lot - I might try and make it tonight. What's with this Sally then?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 11 Mar 02 - 10:35 AM

The Clun Session is at the White Horse, not the Buffalo this week (Wednesday 13 March)
Sally said so!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 11 Mar 02 - 07:35 PM

Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton, March 23. Barn dance with the Boat Band.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 04:38 AM

Thanks for the continuing info, but WHO IS SALLY?

I stuck my head in The Six Bells the other night and only saw three women who may have been her. One had short grey hair and was singing with a grey-haired bloke with a beard, one was a blonde with a nice voice who sang 'The Dutchman' and the other was a tall woman with reddish hair, who didn't sing and who seemed to be with a bloke wearing glasses. Which one was the famous Sally, Watson?

By the way, I like the nom-de-plume; Watson in Shropshire - brilliant, Priceless even.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 06:46 AM

Hmmm... don't recognise her from those descriptions
Mind you, I heard her on the radio so how would I know what she looks like?
Mental pictures are good though - like the one I have of you sticking your head in six bells... bizarre!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 08:32 AM

Hello SD.

Why didn't you say hello?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 08:43 AM

Yes, don't be shy. Come up to Market Drayton, and introduce yourself. Or just sing "Salty Dog"and I'll guess.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: John J
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 11:48 AM

Greg, your earlier mention of the Anchor at High Offley brought back lovely memories. I was last there 20 years ago. A truly excellent pub that I have camped behind many times, including two Christmases and my stag night.

I gather Olive and her daughter are still running the place. It's only 50m from here, I really must make the effort and re-visit.

Thansk for re-kindling the memory.

John

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 11:53 AM

BTW, I haven't mentioned the Bishops Castle Folk Weekend, 24th-26th May, for at least ten minutes.

BG!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 11:58 AM

Even if its been 20 years, you'll still recognise the Anchor. Time has passd it by....

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Tig
Date: 12 Mar 02 - 01:18 PM

Sally is Mrs Lemon.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 09:53 AM

Well I went to Clun last night and couldn't find anything going on. Couldnt even find The White House, let alone any music.

Sally Lemon? What's her husband's name, Jack? Ho ho!

And Trevor, if you were the bloke playing the saxophone in Bishops Castle its hardly surprising I didnt say hello is it. Blinkin' row

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 09:56 AM

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 10:29 AM

Hello Salty, you were looking for the wrong place last night - we were in The White Horse, and a good session it was too.

As for the saxophone, no it wasn't me - each to his own I reckon.

BTW, Sally must have been out of the room when you 'stuck your head in' 'cos she certainly doesn't fit any of those descriptions you've given.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 10:38 AM

Well Mr.Salty Dog must have found another "Clun" - I was in Clun Shropshire last night and I was at the White Horse, not the White House. It was an extremely good session and full of musicians such as Rees Wesson ( from Joe Le Taxi) Chris Yorkie Bartrum (also Joe le Taxi) , John Hayward, Harriet Bartlett, Pat from Cukoo Oak, some of Rapsquillion and the Lemonberries and I think Sally was there too. The locals loved it and want more next week!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 10:56 AM

The White Horse isn't that difficult to find - well, Clun isn't that big.
It was a good session - packed house, good beer, good music and a memorable dance display from the landlord and barmaid!
I'd like to say how much we missed you SD... well I'd like to but...

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 11:13 AM

Come on up folks, Red Lion in Market Drayton tonight.Warm welcome to all (no saxophones or bodhrans please)

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 03:34 PM

Does all this talk about a festival in Bisops Castle mean that we are all going to visit Shropshire in May. If so it sounds like we are in for a good time with plenty of lemonade being drunk. What can we drink when the lemonade runs out? I hope Sally and her co-conspirators have an alternative ready for us. See you all in May

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 14 Mar 02 - 06:30 PM

Lucy Ann
Mr Red IS technical - he's an engineer.
and as for writing songs about Real Shropshire Lemonade ..........
All his Shropshire info is based on Mrs Lemon's reportage plus Nick the Fiddle in Shrewsbury. North of that he don't stray - sorry about that.
see fer your self cresby.com

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 15 Mar 02 - 05:14 AM

There is no better alternative in BC than the brews from The Six Bells and The Three Tuns, both of which are venues over the weekend.

In fact Nev at The Six Bells is doing an ale for the event - 'Fingerpickers'. Doesn't it just roll off the tongue -"A pint of 'pickers please".

Let us know that you're coming though so we can put the kettle on - have a look here, or contact us with this.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 15 Mar 02 - 11:06 AM

Col K, Sal's just been muttering something about hot choc and Southern Comfort.......

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 15 Mar 02 - 11:50 PM

Large Southern Comfort to start with please, followed by a few more, then perhaps the hot chocolate and someone to tuck me into bed. Sounds like Bishops Castle could be a brilliant weekend, I'm looking foreward to it,are you? See you all there in May

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 16 Mar 02 - 05:52 AM

Trevor

I just tried the clicky you posted yesterday and got the message that the bcweekend page wasn't available. Is that down to my connection or your clicky?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 17 Mar 02 - 12:41 PM

This one works
But on the other hand, there's a link there with the URL Trevor posted - and that one doesn't work either!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Guessed
Date: 18 Mar 02 - 11:28 AM

when all else fails there is a page on cresby.com wot worked at last try
ah that's the one Watson.
Dare I say "it's a lemon entry my dear Watson"?
No I thought not! (can do better - must try harder)

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Nick the Fiddle
Date: 18 Mar 02 - 01:21 PM

A layed back informal weekend sessions SONGS & TUNES happens every EASTER at the MINERS ARMS , PRIESTWESTON , SHROPSHIRE. Free, if slghtly sloping camping behind the Pub, Meals etc including breakfast normaly available, Campervans caravans on the carpark. Turn off the Shrewsbury to Bishops Castle Road just after the More Arms. About 2 miles further

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 18 Mar 02 - 01:53 PM

Good one Nick - all that and Joe le Taxi on Friday night!
Oh, and Mr. Guessed - I believe it is appropriate to say ROTFLMAO! I wouldn't have thought that was typical Black Country humour, but funny, nevertheless!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 18 Mar 02 - 03:34 PM

www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk is slow to load from my machine but does eventually. BUT down at the library they have done something to the browser in the name of security so the URL may not work on all browsers.
I pointed to it from cresby.com in such a way that you have a back-up resume and the official homepage.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 18 Mar 02 - 05:56 PM

Herga Kitty
just had e-mail from a guy who can't see www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk, he and the library both have firewalls, do you access from work through a firewall? If work and huge network then assume yes!
To anybody who cannot see the site, do you access through a firewall or am I making too big an assumption.
Now the biggie - is there any advice I can pass on to the webmaster and is their ISP & webspace at Freeserve a factor?
cresby.com still works and gives most info.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 19 Mar 02 - 07:10 AM

Cresby,
When I tried www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk yesterday, I just got the default Freeserve page, but today it's fine, despite a big firewall and corporate LAN being in the way.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 19 Mar 02 - 05:51 PM

Watson : bcfolkweekend.co.uk up and running so far as I can see. What a brill idea-cheap weekend and make our own entertainment in pubs that brew their own ale. What more can one want!!! Martin Hugill-his Dad was the last of the Shanty Men you know.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 20 Mar 02 - 05:01 AM

...Oh, that Martin Hugill!
I think the workshops will be good - do you think they'll service my car?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: sian, west wales
Date: 20 Mar 02 - 06:38 AM

I've just had a magazine land on my desk - Shreds and Patches - which looks useful (and interesting). Bills itself, "the definitive source of information about folk arts events in Shropshire and bordering counties." e-mail editor Sheila Mainwaring at [e-mail].

sian

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 20 Mar 02 - 06:46 AM

Yes, it's good...
...and free!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 Mar 02 - 05:34 PM

What THE Martin Hugill
- Guest at Mystic Seaport, Pheonix and Hull Shanty festivals?
**BG** as if Mr Red didn't know!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 26 Mar 02 - 08:30 AM

There's a singers' night at the Woodbridge Folk Club at Coalport tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Surelock Homes
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 05:42 AM

Watson - do I deduce from the dates that, whilst unstated, it is actually a regular Wed? Like 2nd & 4th?
Drop me a line at 221b Baker Street.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 05:47 AM

Shurely is, Sherlock.
Looking at their web site, it looks like they alternate between guest nights and singers' nights - as you say, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

BTW - tried you at the Baker Street address - it seems to be a building society!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 30 Mar 02 - 01:37 PM

I have spent the afternoon at Priest Weston Folk Weekend and the atmosphere was wonderful-some brilliant songs/singers and loads of great tunes-and you should hear a lady called Ann sing the blues! So how many 'Cats were there? Shropshire is very beautiful especially on a sunny spring day. If there are any other folk weekends in Shropshire it has to be worth a visit. The ale was good too!!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 01:12 PM

Well I was there, wrapping myself riund the odd pint of Big Nev's!
Does the Miner's Arms get so full at any other time?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 01:31 PM

There's a Sesh/singaround in The Minor's Arms in Priest Weston every 1st Wednesday of the month (found it on Mr. Red's 'cresby.com'(haven't worked out how to do the blue clicky thang yet!) - so you could go see how crowded it gets. There are quite a few in Shropshire I see.

LA

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 01:49 PM

Yes, I've been there a couple of times for the Wednesday session - it's a good one.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 06:22 PM

Watson
That Building Society is now Bank (no not the UG station). You should check your Halifax!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 04:41 AM

Now then Mr Stephens, I telephoned the gaffer at The Red Lion the other Tuesday 'cos I was at a loose end, and he told me that 'he didn't know whether there would be any music tonight because it depended on whether the bloke turned up....'. What's that all about then?

In't Joe le Taxi brill. I went to their gig that was part of the little do at Priestweston over the Easter period and thought they were really good. See them if you can, one and all. I've at last got a flyer about the Bishop's Castle event and their due to play that so I'm going. And I've eventually met the lovely Sally Lemon (although she didn't twig it was me. She can crush my citrus fruit anyday!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 11:00 AM

Hi all you Shropshire people out there, this proposed BC festival seems to have adverts everywhere even saw them in Devon recently,hope it is a good weekend Ill see you there, keep up the good work and do you promise that you will be making lemonade to go with the beers from your two brewing pubs. Could be interesting

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 10 Apr 02 - 03:58 AM

Oh Gawd, we'd better clean the windows Sal!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 10 Apr 02 - 10:41 AM

Col K
gotcha!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 10 Apr 02 - 02:45 PM

Too much of a clue really, but got you guesting for a while

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 10:41 AM

I've lost count - is there anything going on in Shropshire this week?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 11:08 AM

Chris Bartram's session at the Breidden Hotel, Middletown and a singers' night at the Woodbridge in Coalport tonight, and I think there's a session at the Globe in Coleham, Shrewsbury
Irish session at the Boat in Jackfield and something at the Swan in Frankwell tomorrow.
On Friday there's the Unicorn Folk Club at the Bell Inn, Tong, a session at the Six Bells in Bishop's Castle and possibly one at the Charlton Arms, Ludlow.
I don't know of anything on Saturday... Will that do for now?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 12:12 PM

I bet you're glad you asked, SD. Are we likely to see you at any of these or are you going to be incognito again?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 12:17 PM

No, I'm going to be in a Vauxhall Nova actually. See you all at Coalbrookdale then. And at The Six Bells as long as you promise that bloke won't be playing the saxophone again!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 12:37 PM

SD, although the Coalbrookdale Inn is a very fine establishment, you will have to wait until 19th May for the next session - I'm sure Dave Hunt will welcome your presence.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 08:01 PM

Excuse me Trevor, I see Aardvark are playing at Brinklow Folk Festival this year. Is this the same band that is playing at the Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 08:38 PM

Yes Lucy Ann, Pete Grassby's Band is playing at our folk weekend in Bishop's Castle (24th-26th May) It's his birthday this weekend and although he's not a 'Catter I'd still like to wish him a happy 50th birthday. I dare say there are a few people out there who know Pete and have probably bought something from his stall at festivals up and down the land. He's the guy with the musical instrument stall and the cat called Orka and can be seen at Upton on Severn Festival May day Bank Holiday weekend.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 25 Apr 02 - 03:35 AM

I don't want to talk about birthdays, although I will say that there may be a little partying in South Salop after our festival!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 25 Apr 02 - 07:39 PM

Will there be any partying before your festival, I take it you mean the one at Bishops Castle. See you all at Upton next weekend. OK I know Upton is not in Shropshire but their festival deserves a mention especially as I understand that lemonade will be on sale

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 01 May 02 - 12:10 PM

Is this an open invitation to a party Trevor? Why don't you want to talk about parties??

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 02 - 12:12 PM

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 01 May 02 - 12:18 PM

Anything going on in Shropshire? Yes-tonight is Priest Weston, The Minor's Arms. It's a cosy session and singaround hosted by John Hart-who incidently is hosting the Open Stage on the Saturday afternoon at Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend (24th-26th May as if you didn't know!!!) Sally

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 01 May 02 - 05:24 PM

Ah well, seeing as I don't think I'll make Bishop's Castle (for reasons already explained to Mrs Lemon and Trevor) I hope to see lots of you at Upton ... Kitty

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Dave Hunt
Date: 01 May 02 - 09:35 PM

As someone has said..music session at the Coalbrookdale Inn, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge. (CAMRA National Pub of the Year in '95, runner up in '96...TWO THOUSAND different beers in the last ten years!!!) Third Sunday of each month except Aug. 8.15ish Session is mainly English music, with a few songs...regulars include Tim and Jan Willets, Flos Headford, Sheila Mainwaring,'Yorkie'Chris Bartram, Rees Wesson, John Yair, Kevin Kleyn,Phil Millington, Harriet Bartlett, Paul Havell, John and Sue Percy, etc.....New musicians/singers always welcome. Details from [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 07 May 02 - 09:25 AM

Just a little reminder to those in South Shropshire, it's my singaround/session in the Buffalo on Wednesday night. The numbers were a bit down lat month so if you can make it I'd be everso grateful! Hopefully a young man from north Shropshire is comming, he's called Aiden Mullinder and he's also coming to the open stage at my folk weekend.

Sal

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 13 May 02 - 07:12 AM

Just thought I'd mention that Bayou Seco from New Mexico are coming to OUR little Folk Weekend. They've kindly offered their musical expertise in OUR Appalachian workshop on the Saturday morning of the 25th May. They can also be seen at the tunes sessions.

Sally

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 13 May 02 - 07:34 AM

Tee hee!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 13 May 02 - 05:33 PM

Good to see Mrs Lemon found the membership page.
Now how do cajuns do appalacian dancing on a bayou (or two)?
water - tap dancing - got it. Shoulda guessed!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 13 May 02 - 07:24 PM

Just over a week to go till the Bishops Castle festival, looking foreward to seeing you all there. Will there be a time for catters to meet? Over to organisers to put a meet in your progy. Have a good time till we all meet there.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Snuffy
Date: 14 May 02 - 08:17 AM

Sally, will you be having a Mudcat message board at the lemonade stall again?

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Ditchdweller
Date: 14 May 02 - 02:26 PM

Try Wheaton Aston this weekend (17th to 19th). Look for the separate thread for some details or this, if it works! http://www.wheatonastonfestival.supanet.com/ Damn, didn't!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 May 02 - 07:52 AM

Yes Snuffy I shall have my noticeboard there. I shall be arriving about 6.00 Friday evening. I'm also hoping to get some time to enjoy myself singing and such because my daughter Charlotte will be manning the trailer.

Sally

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 16 May 02 - 10:40 AM

Have those teen type jokes ready for Charlie - she loves to hate them but I am sure stores them-up for schooltime.

Knock Knock.......

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 16 May 02 - 10:56 AM

Hey Sal, you're organising the thing - you're not supposed to enjoy it!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 16 May 02 - 10:57 AM

Hey Sal, you're in charge - you're not supposed to enjoy it!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Llanfair
Date: 16 May 02 - 12:23 PM

I'm looking forward to the Bishop's Castle folk weekend. I'm doing a craft stall, but hope to make it to some sessions.

Has a programme been posted here at all? I could do with knowing exactly what's happening.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 17 May 02 - 04:27 AM

Hi Bron. There is a provisional programme on our website, or if you need anything more specific please give me or Sal a call - you have our numbers. We're looking forward to seeing you and any other 'catters who are able to join us.

As this thread is getting on the long side I've started a new one here.

Cheers

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 17 May 02 - 04:36 AM

Sorry Bron, here's the link to our website.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 17 May 02 - 04:38 AM

Try again with this one

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 17 May 02 - 05:54 AM

I feel obliged to apologise to all concerned, re playing saxophone in the six bells ,since obviously my enthusiasm for the instrument runs ahead of my abilities. There is a point to discuss, I feel about this. I started playing folk 36 years ago, and during that time I have sung ,played guitars, in various tunings, taken up the accordeon, changed to 1 > 2 > 3 > 2.5 row melodeons, and played as many different styles as have taken my fancy, well enough to play on local radio, and guesting at folk clubs in my time etc. etc. For reasons unknown to myself I feel that this instrument is the one I wish to express myself on at the present time, because it can be more chromatic and expressive, and given time and patience I confidently expect it will become less and less a racket. The main catch is the decibels, and musical ideas running ahead of technique. Oh for a standard English session a la old swan type tunes where I could just have a good time belting out standards, and allow others leeway to experiment too. Thanks to those of you who do put up with me ,your tolerance is much appreciated. I have much less difficulty playing my Bb saxes which seem to play in tune without problems, and I fit in reasonably well in Bandamania -run by Sue Harris, and the band in question is playing at Wheaton Aston festival this weekend. Its always easy to stick to what you do best, but musical lives have their own tides and have to grow . Through playing this particular instrument I have learned to read and write music, and deepen my appreciation of music generally. Charity begins in the session. Dont be musical snobs, come on over and meet me. I can provide ear plugs!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Shropshire Lad
Date: 17 May 02 - 08:28 AM

Well said - and I for one am glad that musicians of your calibre turn up at sessions like The Six Bells.

Mind you, it is a bit difficult to sing along with, and, tell me, is it true that another regular, who shall remain nameless but is a bit deaf, once stuffed a packet of crisps down the bell of your sax, or is that just a rumour being spread by a known stirrer?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 17 May 02 - 11:58 AM

I think Bill's hearing aid was feeding back, and he managed a basket from about 6 feet, he wont manage it with the soprano, Im a bit worried about getting clonked by something harder than crisp packets, and maybe I should insure my teeth under my instruments policy. Good old Bill he smiled as he did it and they crinkled in G, perhaps toilet paper would produce a Kazoo effect.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 18 May 02 - 04:11 AM

We had a cracking session in the Charlton arms last night, drink and chips and sandwiches on the house, and plenty to play along to, Jons new fiddle played very well, big Als boxes were exposed for all to see, lots of singing including, Ilkley moor, and I kept my teeth. 3rd Friday in the month

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 20 May 02 - 04:03 AM

My non-folkie brother who has just moved to Ludlowfrom the Home Counties just happened to call in at The Charlton for a drink last Friday. He said it was excellent, although he said he thought it was mainly tunes. I've thought of popping down there - singers (!) welcome?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 May 02 - 08:25 AM

during easter, i spent a fabu;ous weekend at the miners arms in priestweston

i'm informed that there'll be another folkie gathering w/e there in sept.

i'd thouroughly recommend anyone looking for a great w/ends folking about to attend. it was brill [+ free!]

the crack on the campsite was great too

the only downside was that the camping field is very slopy & by the time i arrived there, all the flat bits were taken

i didn't notice the full extent of the slopiness until the early hours of sat am, when having been in bed for only about ten minutes, the bed fell over & threw me out.

i then realised that the gound was sloping in two different directions!

giving up on the bed, i laid my mattress on the ground & got in my slepping bag & managed to get a few hours sleep.

when i woke, my feet were freezing, in the night, mattress, bag & me had slid down to the bootom left corner of the tent & my lower legs were sticking outside the door!

after this, i had to secure evreything to the ground with tentpegs

nevertheless all this aside, i had a great time- superb beers + brekkies in the miners arms, wonderful music 'n songs

i'm really looking forward to the next one!

mr happy

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 20 May 02 - 07:13 PM

You never mentioned party to me, Trevor, guess youll have to keep on saluting a superior officer,private

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 20 May 02 - 07:18 PM

You never mentioned party to me, Trevor, guess youll have to keep on saluting a superior officer,private

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 20 May 02 - 07:18 PM

You never mentioned party to me, Trevor, guess youll have to keep on saluting a superior officer,private

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 May 02 - 09:43 PM

colonel k

we all heard you the 1st time!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 21 May 02 - 03:18 AM

Sorry

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 21 May 02 - 04:37 AM

Yes, Miners Arms do is usually pretty good, as is the regular session on the first Wednesday of the month. We're really lucky around here to have lots of opportunities for music and plenty of talented players and singers to listen to.

Must just say that the Bishops Castle Weekend is on a different site - nice and flat but still about the same staggering distance from a good pub!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Snuffy
Date: 21 May 02 - 08:19 AM

Do we need to book a camping place, Trevor? Or just turn up on the day?

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 21 May 02 - 08:48 AM

No, you'll be OK to just show up - there's plenty of room (unless of course a thousand come!)

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 22 May 02 - 05:36 AM

Time to split - let's continue the discussion here.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 06 Mar 06 - 07:50 PM

is Miners Arms, Priestweston Easter gathering on this year?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: greg stephens
Date: 13 Mar 06 - 06:40 AM

Fri March 17(the top of the milk to ye, with me shillelegh under me arm,begorra), the Boat Band will be at the Squirrel Inn, Wollerton, nr Market Drayton.
Bring an extra tenner
OUR NEW CD IS JUST OUT

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 30 May 06 - 11:12 AM

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Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Jun 06 - 11:50 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 07 Nov 10 - 11:12 AM

So christmas is coming and Bishop's castle has an event. anyone else know of anything to add this probably now out of date data?

sal

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 08 Nov 10 - 05:29 AM

So what, where and when at Bishop's Castle? If the information is up among the out of date stuff I expect I'm not the only one not willing to search (actually Bishop's Castle is a bit far south for me when there's so much happening and clashing in Cheshire).

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: EnglishFolkfan
Date: 08 Nov 10 - 10:25 AM

There are now regular concerts in Shropshire:

The Hive, Shrewsbury now has a Folk event one Sunday a month promoted by Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Is a delightful small 100 seater 'intimate' venue and Jackie Oates was the lovely opening act in September. Crooked Still was October's superb sell out and there are some great acts booked for the following few months.

2010
21 November Kris Drever, John McCusker & Donald Shaw
12 December Bella Hardy
2011
9 January Jez Lowe
13 February Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings
13 March Chris Wood
10 April Ewan Robertson & Rua Macmillan
8 May Martyn Joseph
12 June Rachael McShane Band

Tickets & location details can be found via the website

http://www.hiveonline.org.uk/index.php?id=807

North Shropshire Folk have Spiro for their next Concert on Saturday 4 December at Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre. Bob Fox and Billy Mitchell will be there on Saturday 12 March 2011
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/northshropshirefolk/coming.htm

Kerfuffle A Midwinter Tour 2010 starts on Thursday 9 December at Hope Village Hall
That's Sam, Hannah, Jamie with Rob Harbron for this tour details on their website
http://www.kerfuffleonline.co.uk/

The Town Hall, Wem is also putting on folk/world music and Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury now has regular Folk Concerts in the main and Walker Theatres.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: mattkeen
Date: 09 Nov 10 - 08:21 AM

There is quite a lot of good fishing in Shropshire

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 09 Nov 10 - 09:05 AM

events within 50 Km of Ludlow but you could choose another town and reduce the radius of search. Best of luck.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 14 Nov 10 - 05:44 PM

Does Mo the Caller intend to sound shirty? I don't like that much. I won't bother refreshing old threads if that's the reception I get.
Sal

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Nov 10 - 07:11 PM

Sal, you refreshed the thread by saying that "Bishop's castle has an event". It would have been more useful to say what the event was, and a few more details, otherwise why mention it?

I agree though, 'shirtyness' in manner is not helpful, from anyone.

:)

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 15 Nov 10 - 04:19 AM

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 15 Nov 10 - 04:29 AM

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be shirty, just cryptic like your post seemed to me.

I opened a thread which looked marginally interesting (we live in Cheshire, so go to events in N. Shropshire), saw it was mostly 6 years out of date or more, clicked on the only new post and was puzzled that I might have missed something.

Reading through some of the older posts I can see some that out of date, the session at Audlem is now at the Shroppie Fly on Mondays, very inclusive, we go to it occassionally and find it varied, according to who is passing through on their boats. The Market Drayton session has changed place and day more than once, not sure when or where it is now.

Don't know why it posted a blank message just now.