Upton Folk Festival (2002)

Subject: Upton Folk Festival
From: Kipling
Date: 01 May 02 - 05:13 PM

Hey! anyone going to Upton on Severn Folk Festival this weekend, 3rd- 6th May 2002? Upton, for anyone who does'nt know is a lovely riverside village in Worcestershire, quite near Malvern. I'll be there with the Shellback Chorus but who else is going, any other Shellbacks or Mudcatters? Camping is available- I hope!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 01 May 02 - 05:20 PM

Kipling - see thread on "Upton-u-Severn festival is on".

I'll be there from Saturday

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mr Red
Date: 01 May 02 - 08:00 PM

But will you kipple?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 02 May 02 - 04:13 AM

Mr Red....

I fink you may be just the person to ask... (ps you are very red)

Are there any Irish type music sessions in Upton on Severn and if so, where abouts...

Cheers

Ella

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Alio
Date: 02 May 02 - 05:27 AM

Just wanted to say to all the Shellbacks - have a brill weekend! Geoff and I are going to Upton. It'll be a long weekend, having to stay at the Endeavour again! Verna - I'm sure the Festival will be excellent, as always. Ali

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Menita
Date: 02 May 02 - 08:32 AM

Can someone give this thread a blue clicky (I can't remember how to do it!)to "Upton-u-Severn festival is on", 'cos every time I try to look for it on forum search It can't find it.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: GUEST
Date: 02 May 02 - 08:40 AM

Other Upton Folk Festival Thread

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Emma B
Date: 02 May 02 - 04:33 PM

I'm an 'Upton Virgin' (be gentle with me) taking a few minutes out inbetween packing the tent and a pair of flippers (what is the weather forcast? I see Upton has it's own weather page but only what it has been!) See you at the Lemonade (fantastic stuff) stall.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 02 May 02 - 07:25 PM

My old duettist Hilary Mills is playing there, singing and playing guitar...I can't make it, so if anyone sees her say hello "Hello Fishface, Bert sends his love". And please let me know what her face looked like when you said it. *BG*

Pete

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 03 May 02 - 08:09 AM

Not long now. I'm going straight from work tonight, hope to be setting up tent by 7.00. Hope the weather stays fine.

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Abuwood
Date: 03 May 02 - 08:15 AM

Looking forward to seeing you all at Glorious Upton! Friday night upstairs in the Star for a bit sing? I must remember to have an easy Friday Night as Shanty rehearsals early Saturday morning with a headache are not a good idea!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Trevor
Date: 03 May 02 - 10:22 AM

So it's a rendezvous at Mrs Lemon's then. See you there. (Sniggers like schoolboy 'cos he's bunkin off early from work!)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: GUEST,alanww
Date: 03 May 02 - 07:51 PM

Have a great time in Upton, everyone. We are in Brussels!!

This dirty town has been my home since last time I was sailing ...
Alan

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: nutty
Date: 06 May 02 - 01:26 PM

Just arrived home ........ well - a couple of hours ago
What a great festival ..... lovely venue ......lovely people
Thanks everybody

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 06 May 02 - 02:00 PM

I enjoyed it very much too - it was good to see Catters, Shellbacks and Middle Bar singers. And His Worship and the Pig's Christmas show - well, if Verna asks you to do your Christmas show in May, you do.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: vectis
Date: 06 May 02 - 05:12 PM

Teriffic festival. Saw loads of friends old and new.
Mrs Lemon's lemonade really is to die for.
See you all later in the year
Vectis (of the beer towels)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 06 May 02 - 05:38 PM

Wonderful festival and wonderful singing. I've never sung so much in my life. Started at 10 am Sat & Sun & finished at 3 and 4.30 am respectively.

Tremendous singing in the White Lion - the landlord told us that Sunday was the best single day's takings in his seven years there - may have something to do with the fact I spent 13 hours there, with a couple of breaks to perform with the Shellbacks.

See you all at Alcester - the Holly Bush just happens to be my local.

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Abuwood
Date: 07 May 02 - 04:24 AM

Yes it was a wonderful Upton, and as usual the weather was kind to the dancers (and Mummers) amongst us. Rebooked at the Swan, look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Trevor
Date: 07 May 02 - 06:39 AM

Well I'm knackered!. But I did get to hear a nightingale. Good idea of Mrs Lemon's to put a 'catters noticeboard on her Lemonade shop. Should become a regular feature - what do you say Sal?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Menita
Date: 07 May 02 - 09:04 AM

I sang my little heart out too in the White Lion. Fell asleep on the way home I'd done so much! I think the notice board on the lemonade van is a great idea, (why have I never drunk lemonade before? It's brilliant for a hangover!) We can hunt eachother down or just leave secret messages! Who IS that Salty Dog??

LA

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 07 May 02 - 09:17 AM

Well I had a great time. I sold lots of Lemonade, sang lots of songs, and put some names to faces. Thanks for writing messages on my noticeboard. I think Trevor's idea of "putting a 'catters noticeboard on my Lemonade shop" will be a regular feature. I met Vectis and her beer towels, Snuffy who sang some lovely songs in The White Lion. I didn't put a face on Salty Dog tho', so maybe we'll meet next time! Thanks everyone, see some of you at Wheaton Aston maybe?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 07 May 02 - 09:34 AM

It was great to see (and hear) you, Sally. Unfortunately I never really did get down to the riverside, but I promise to come and try your hangover cure next time, whether I need it or not!

WassaiL! V

PS - cookies go well with lemonade - why not join?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 07 May 02 - 12:18 PM

I did it - Here I am - pressed all the right buttons and 'wooosh' I arrived on the bottom of this page! Actually Mr Red has been nagging me to join, did you see him at Upton? I did. Also Nutty was there and left a message on my noticeboard.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 11:22 AM

Upton Upon Severn 2003
I haven't seen a thread for this year yet, so I'm just posting the address here.

Nigel

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 11:36 AM

Well done Sir...a half price lemonade to you! Maybe we should have a code word or a special hand shake for 'Catters!

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Col K
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 04:08 PM

Just wear the Badge Sal.Then we will all know its you.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 05:49 PM

I will be there with Maidenhead folk club with one or two Catters included.See you all there.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: vectis
Date: 23 Apr 03 - 07:09 PM

I'll be there with The Travelling Folk from Kent and also with the Shellbacks.
Should see some Catters in the White Lion (or horse oe whatever the animal is) for a sing over the course of the weekend.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: The Admiral
Date: 24 Apr 03 - 09:21 AM

And anybody who's up for it is welcome to come to my Shanty and Seasong Workshop at 10.00 on Saturday morning. Yes, I know that it sounds like hard work at that time the morning after the festival opens but it's always been worth doing. See you there!

Tony

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mr Red
Date: 24 Apr 03 - 10:18 AM

Ella
Yes and maybe. Upton is all about hanging-out and being laid-back. The Muggery is a singaround come session most of the time, but people do get played-out. The Swan is very much a "whoever is here" and there is often a session in the yard daytime. And the Kings Head can be a session (or two). Evenings I am usually dancing or stewarding so I rarely see the sessions then. Check-out the survivors session Monday night in the --- ah now there you have me. Pick a venue, listen to the gossip and you will still be wrong, but survivors sessioning there will be. Somewhere. Look for RED.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 07:28 AM

Are there any late night singing etc at the campsite? And what about kids are there any child friendly venues or activities? Really looking forward to being there - oh and just a word of warning - if you do see someone dressed in red just check that it isn't a duck in disguise although he doesn't always limit himself to one colour it does sometimes happen!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 09:00 AM

Jane

Last year, the pub singing/sessions seemed to finish about 1pm. Sat & Sun evenings the Rugby club pavilion on the campsite was open till much later for late night noisemaking - Sun I left after 4.30 (i.e. when the beer had totally sold out). This was for festival ticket holders only, and there were stewards there to enforce it. Campsite residents without festival tickets were turned away.

Friday night only the toilet/shower part of the pavilion was open and a few brave souls had a go there.

WassaiL! v

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 08:46 PM

Don't forget to listen out for the nightingales.

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 25 Apr 03 - 09:06 PM

I didn't see The Nightingales on the list of booked acts on the website, Sal :-)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 26 Apr 03 - 03:14 PM

#;-))

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 Apr 03 - 09:49 PM

Snuffy You are a real smartarse . I wish I'd got in first with that.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: JudeL
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 05:20 AM

Snuffy: according to upton website you cannot camp on the site (£5 pp) without buying a full ticket (now £35 pp)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 08:43 AM

I think some performers are staying on the campsite and just paying camping fees Jude and not every performer gets a ticket thrown in.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 09:05 AM

Jude, Snuffy was speaking as a Shellback, who, as performers, have special arrangements- though as Jane says, this doesn't run to free weekend tickets.

Looking forward to Upton; my first visit there, so be gentle with me!

...and they both jumped down together, love
to hear the nightingales sing!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 11:20 AM

I may be an Upton first-timer too Noreen, am hoping to get along to join you all with a little help from my friends :-)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 27 Apr 03 - 11:54 AM

It looks as if Mick and I will be along to Upton this year (Upton virgins as well). As this will be the first time we use the camper we will be camper virgins too. What fun! Food, Guru?

ZM

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Folkie
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 08:27 AM

Vital Spark will be there on Sunday, participating in the church service at 11.00 a.m., running a workshop at 2.00 p.m. and giving a concert at 5.00 p.m. Hope to see you all.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: GUEST,skippy
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 03:43 PM

o/k admiral see you there "skippy"

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: alanww
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 04:49 PM

Where will the session be for the early birds who will be there by Friday lunchtime? White Lion?

Admiral: It should be a cracking shanty workshop if all the (25 to 30) Shellbacks rouse themselves from bed in time! But somehow I doubt it! I'll try to make it myself though, Tony, but if it is one of those seeing in the dawn sessions on the Friday night, please accept my apologies now!

"I thought I heard the old man say ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 05:52 PM

Just realised (duh!) that I won't be getting there til late on Friday- who's for a putting-up-tent-in-the-dark workshop?

Anyone know a putting-up-tent-in-the-dark shanty?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 06:17 PM

It will be fairly late when we get there too as I have to work and from experience travelling can be looooooooong on Friday evening

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 07:55 PM

Sounds like it calls for a stamp-and-go (to the pub) shanty, Noreen.
Haul away your flysheets .......

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 08:12 PM

Mrs Duck:

Peg your ground sheet all around
That's the way to raise your tent
Set the poles to make it sound.
That's the way to raise your tent.

Peg the guy lines to pull the walls out
That's the way to raise your tent
Add a flysheet good and stout
That's the way to raise your tent

So heave on guy ropes, heave and haul
To build a place for one and all

(other verses may follow!)
Orignal was "Voyaging to Vinland" by Robert Calvert. Here

Nigel

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: John Routledge
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 08:14 PM

Admiral - is your workshop in the "Methodist" premises and does it finish at 12 noon.

Should get there for majority of it if my early Sat morning drive goes well.

Shellbacks rehearsal meets at 12.30pm

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: The Admiral
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 09:01 AM

Alan, somehow I don't see the whole 'Shellback Chorus' getting out of bed for 10.00 on Saturday morning but the more the merrier, although it does work with just a few people, turning it into workshop and getting some lively discussion - as Snuffy will tell you!
John, I don't have my copy of the working programme with me but the Methodist Hall is where it's been held before so I guess it's there again, which is a bit disconcernting for me, being used to having a pint of beer in one hand and a pipe full of baccy in the other when I sing a shanty! And yes, it does finish at noon, on time, because they're usually setting up for the next venue by then!

'It's Time To Go Now.....'

Safe Journeys Everyone, we'll see you there!

Tony

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: John Routledge
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 01:16 PM

Thanks Tony- A lively discussion beats the hell out of putting a tent up :0)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: JudeL
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 03:35 PM

Here's hoping it stays fine long enought to put the tent up. Having been watching the weather reports for the weekend the outlook isn't good.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 03:38 PM

It's looking less and less likely that Mick and I will be able to go. It's a sell out! Great for the festival - well done - but not so great for us. Mick has emailed the organisers asking if there is any chance, but we don't hold out much hope.

Have a great time everyone.

ZM

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: SussexCarole
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:59 PM

Noreen

Will the lilo pumping shanty do..........

Carole

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: GUEST,T-boy
Date: 01 May 03 - 08:26 AM

Or "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy".

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 May 03 - 05:13 PM

Think I've located campsite on the map. Is it opposite the church?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mr Red
Date: 01 May 03 - 07:02 PM

Yes but .... The vehicular entrance to the campsite is next turn right (out of town) and about 200 yards on the right. The most noticeable churchified ediface is the Pepper Pot which is a heritage centre now.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 05 May 03 - 03:27 PM

It was good.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 05 May 03 - 04:41 PM

Especially the late night singing at the mudpatch cafe!

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: vectis
Date: 05 May 03 - 05:35 PM

Good weekend. The late night al fresco sing was brill.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 05 May 03 - 05:40 PM

Yes thanks for singing me to sleep Snuffy. What a weekend!!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Abuwood
Date: 06 May 03 - 02:43 AM

Best bit for me this year was the long Morris Arch at the end of the procession, lets us see all the sides taking part BRILLIANT same again next year please!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:03 AM

Excellent weekend - wonderful to meet so many Catters there! My recovery has now commenced *g*

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: alanww
Date: 06 May 03 - 06:59 AM

Brill festival - a lot of singing but also a bit of dancing and playing my concertina. It was a magical muddy cafe session late on Sunday night and the spiced rum, hot tea and chips helped too! Great to see so many good friends!

"... And you said: little eyes I love you, honey ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 06 May 03 - 07:36 AM

I broke my Upton record for lemonade sales. Funny because the weather on Saturday wasn't v.g. was it? Lovely meeting Guru, Snuffy, Noreen, ColK,AlanWW, Vectis, The Ducks, Leadfingers, Abuwood, Mr Red.

And so the festival season begins.

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: 8_Pints
Date: 06 May 03 - 08:39 AM

Sal,

.... and you met Sue & Bob vG as well!

Sue returned to look for her diabetic lemon, but unfortunately you had shut up shop. Sold-out I expect o)

Bob

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mr Red
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:07 PM

Ms Lemon
They also got to hear the song - though not till the survivors session - the one I was in anyway. The landlord in the Kings head is so friendly and he was keen to open the back bar (Stable Pipe).

I suggested if they had the word from the landlord next year the info was put in the programme that the Kings Head was a good place to be, and start looking for the stragglers on Monday night there. We had to decamp to the back bar because of the amplified duo in the main bar but that actually allowed singers a chance.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: John Routledge
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:33 PM

The two days I had there were great. Learnt so much. Thanks to those who contributed to this - Hope they know who they are :0)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Emma B
Date: 06 May 03 - 03:46 PM

Had a wonderful time Lovely to meet so many friends again. Sorry I couldn't join the Mudpatch cafe choir but heard their full repetoire from the caravan at the other end of the site! I'm still laughing at His Worship & the Pig thanks to the nursing staff of St Derellas and the collective latex glove orchestra (aka the audience.)-you had to be there

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 06 May 03 - 04:08 PM

I have performed in the latex glove orchestra, two summers ago at 4 Fools Festival- when Les Barker was performing with HW&tP...!

Sorry not to meet you, Emma. I wore my Mudcat badge nearly all weekend, but wasn't accosted once! :0)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 May 03 - 05:09 AM

My badge worked Noreen!!! And glad I was to meet so many fine Cats, but missed some too - Emma B, Sue vG & 8 pints (hi again), T-boy, skippy, Folkie & probably loads more - catch some of you at Bishop's Castle I hope *g*

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Folkie
Date: 08 May 03 - 08:33 AM

Can one of you please tell me where I get a badge from?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 08 May 03 - 09:21 AM

Folkie, send a PM to Tig or the Badger and one or the other will sort it for you for a small fee.

:0)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: COINWOLF
Date: 11 May 03 - 05:54 PM

WHERE HAVE ALL THE SURVIVORS GONE?

AM I THE ONLY ONE LEFT IN UPTON?


Festival Cat

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: JudeL
Date: 11 May 03 - 06:04 PM

you must have had an amazing festival if you've only just realised the others have gone!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: vectis
Date: 11 May 03 - 08:55 PM

It WAS good but not that good.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 12 May 03 - 01:47 PM

Q. Where has everyone gone?
A. To look at the Upton-upon-Severn website to see if they can see themselves in the photies!

I've spotted one mudcatter and several Shellbacks so far. How many familiar faces can you find?

:0)

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:57 PM

Upton Cajun Festival this weekend

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: GUEST,COINWOLF
Date: 12 May 03 - 06:35 PM

Fun, Folk and Frolic back next year 30th April to 3rd May 2004.

Guests booked so far:

Artisan
Titch Friar
Les Barker
Hilary Spencer
Tom Lewis



Festival Cat

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 May 03 - 12:25 PM

Spotted the duck on the banjo but little else.

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 13 May 03 - 01:21 PM

Alanww leading Tarka Morris, about page 13, Snuffy in the White Lion (no!)on a couple of pics, and several Shellbacks at side of road watching parade.
Will have to look closer!

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: Snuffy
Date: 13 May 03 - 05:06 PM

Spotted Mary (Vectis), Andy Hindley and maybe Theresa Tooley (treaties1) watching the parade.

And are pages 6 & 7 identical?

Subject: RE: Upton Folk Festival
From: greg stephens
Date: 17 May 03 - 03:14 PM

Upton Cajun Festival NOW