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Subject: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 17 May 02 - 04:25 AM I thought it was about time I started a new thread for our do here in Shropshire, taking place on 24th - 26th May. Our website is here, and the thread about general goings-on in Shropshire is here. I hope we get to see some of you 'catters in this part of the world next weekend - Mrs Lemon will have her Mudcat Message Board out on her stall. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 17 May 02 - 04:34 AM Try again with the clickie for the Shropshire thread |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Llanfair Date: 17 May 02 - 06:01 AM Thanks for the link, Trevor, see you there. Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: GUEST,Noreen Date: 17 May 02 - 08:41 AM Hi Trevor! I'll be there, singing with Navy Cut. I know that several catters will be up North at the Yorkshire Gathering that weekend (shame about the clash) but it would be nice to see any other catters who are around- particularly if we have to cover a 5-hour slot...(!) Come and listen/join in/lead a song/heckle! And say hello! Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Snuffy Date: 17 May 02 - 09:31 AM Should be there, hoping make up for not trying Sally's lemonade at Upton. WassaiL! V |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 17 May 02 - 11:23 AM Actually I'm gonna be too busy to be selling my lemonade but Mr. Lemon will be supplying the golden? nectar-also his incredible baguettes with brie and salad and real ground coffee, and veggie breakfasts .... just dribbled over the keyboard, sorry. I'll be in the info caravan, I dare say, if you want me. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 20 May 02 - 12:30 PM If you're thinking of coming to our folk weekend I highly recommend seeing our open stage because so many bands have asked to come and play. I found a brilliant 18yr old jazz/classic/folk guitarist called James Argyle and he's definately worth a look! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Mr Red Date: 20 May 02 - 02:23 PM baguettes with brie and salad and real ground coffee some sandwich! er sorry le sandwich manifique |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Col K Date: 20 May 02 - 06:58 PM Ill be in the info caravan as well, should be cosy, dont forget the lemonade. Lets have a good sing with guest Noreen and her shanty crew in one of the pubs especially one which brews its own beer. Im looking foreward to seeing you all over the weekend, dont forget to salute when you see me Trevor. Bye for now ME |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 21 May 02 - 04:44 AM Lest anybody's worried about the campsite after reading Mr Happy's post in the 'What's on in Shropshire' thread, we've got a different site to the one used for the Priestweston weekend. Ours is in Bishop's Castle itself, it's nice and flat, got unblockable loos (I'm reliably informed - and that's not a challenge!), and will have the redoubtable Col K in charge - SAH!! As Sal says there'll be scoff available on site and it's all within easy staggering distance of the venues for the various events. And having gradually been disappearing up my own tail for the last couple of months, I'm going to be missing most of Saturday because of a family wedding for which there is a three-line whip issued by my mother (and I'm nearly 50 for God's sake!). Still hope to see you all on Friday and Sunday though. Cheers... |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 21 May 02 - 05:10 AM Sal, this James Argylle - did you mean he's worth a look or he's worth a listen?!! Oh, and BTW, anybody who does just happen along could do worse than go to the Sunday morning coffee session at The Poppy House, where Rapsquillion will be holding court, bloated bellies and crinkled credentials on display, cares and sheets to the wind and inhibitions cast away (it says in the programme) along with a special, mystery, famous, singingalong, guest. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Llanfair Date: 21 May 02 - 05:21 AM This is going to be GOOD!!!!! I'll be in the craft fair, mostly, but sneaking out occasionally to take in the music. See you Saturday. Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 21 May 02 - 05:58 AM Trev: James Argyle is definately worth a look if you're around the age of 18 - my daughter Charlotte is already organising a fan club for him - squeely teenieboppers in the front row of the open stage!! Meanwhile 'if you like good music' he's worth a listen too! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Micca Date: 21 May 02 - 06:24 AM Mrs Lemon, do you frequent Towersey??? and,if so, your "stuff" is known in our group as "Corpse reviver" " it does what it says on the sign" |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: GUEST,Salty Dog Date: 21 May 02 - 11:14 AM THREE shanty sessions at the old port of Bishops Castle! Heaven for an old tar like me. And to think, I nearly went home. So, if I've got it right, Mrs Lemon is Sally, Mr Sally sells nut cutlets and Col K will have his privates on parade. Can't wait. I'll be the one with the beard and the Arran sweater. And didn't I hear talk of a specially brewed drop of stuff for the weekend? |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 21 May 02 - 12:12 PM Salty's back! Where have you been SD? We've missed you, although I gather you were hiding at Upton. Yep, The Six Bells will have 'Fingerpickers' on sale over the weekend. Come and find me and I'll buy you one. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Col K Date: 21 May 02 - 04:00 PM Will you buy me one or more Trev |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 22 May 02 - 09:41 AM If you can catch me!! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 22 May 02 - 10:24 AM Micca: unfortunately it's not me at Towersey, (actually I'm usually at Bridgnorth Folk Fest that w/e.) That's my competition 'the lemonade factory' they also sell the brew at Sidmouth-I can't afford to trade there or Towersey!! (Mr.Heap likes heaps) I agree corpse reviver is a brilliant name for it. Have you tried it with a tot of gin? Bottoms up! Hic! #8+$ Sally |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 22 May 02 - 10:35 AM Concerning our folk Weekend; although the weather forecast is wet and windy we are arranging for all the venues to be out of the 'stormy weather' so apart from camping in the wind and the rain,breakfasts, beer drinking, singing, dancing etc., will be in the dry. Anybody want to go to an appalachian step dance workshop Saturday morning? Bayou Seco (and my daughter Lucie and an Ex-Kickin' Alice-Ralph) will be playing. BBC Radio Shropshire are now going to grace us with their presence. Live broadcasting on the Saturday afternoon. That's if any bodies are here-who's coming then? |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Llanfair Date: 22 May 02 - 11:03 AM I've talked to Yvonne Hart on the radio, and am looking forward to meeting her. If the open mike isn't full up already, I'd like to book a spot, it seems that Dalek might be coming, so we can do a spot between us. Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 22 May 02 - 11:18 AM llanfair : the best thing to do is what I'm advising all who want to do the open stage - is to contact John Hart by phone and book a spot-it's getting pretty full so be prepared to only do a couple. Sally |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 22 May 02 - 11:42 AM Bron, I think the open stage may be full. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Llanfair Date: 22 May 02 - 02:38 PM Oh well, never mind, there are plenty more places to sing!!!! Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Col K Date: 22 May 02 - 05:57 PM Ill catch you Trevor |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 23 May 02 - 10:08 AM Well, almost there. With the amount of time it has taken up, my employers ought to get a mention for being unwitting sponsors. I've just printed the last flyer and am about to close down my PC AND I go straight off to Greece on Sunday when it's all over, to celebrate a half-century of following a chaotic channel through life, so YIPPEE!! Looking forward to seeing those of you that can get to deepest Salop. Cheers! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Noreen Date: 23 May 02 - 03:29 PM Looks like I'll be buying you a pint, Trevor, for your birthday! See you soon, Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: alanww Date: 27 May 02 - 05:59 AM Great weekend. Thanks Sally. Looooaaaads of shanty singing (and sea songs)! See you again next year, I hope. Adieu, sweet lovely Nancy, ten thousand times adieu ... |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Watson Date: 27 May 02 - 06:39 AM Yes, it was a good weekend. I particularly enjoyed the Saturday afternoon singaround at the Six Bells - Anne Lennox-Martin is a star! I must confess, I don't really understand the obsession with shanties. I love to hear a shanty well sung, and there is nothing better than a shanty to get everyone to participate. Martin Hugill was splendid at the Three Tuns, and after his spot, many people in the room contributed a song, which was great, but even if I could work out why some people seem to like shanties to the exclusion of everything else, why the restriction to songs about the sea, or even songs containing the word sea - what's the point? I would rather be at a singaround where shanties would be as welcome as any other song. I'm not trying to start an argument, I really would like to know. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Snuffy Date: 27 May 02 - 09:28 AM A great weekend all round, with a reasonable sprinkling of Catters considering there was also the Yorkshire gathering. Many thanks to 'Catters Mrs Lemon and Trevor for organising it, and Col K for stewarding the campsite. I also met alanww, Noreen, Mr Red, Llanfair, Old Bones (disguised as a morris man), but I'm afraid I didn't come across Watson, perhaps because I was at all three shanty sessions! (Or did we meet unknowingly?) The morning coffee singarounds at the Poppy House made a good contrast to the shanties, with the added bonus of unscheduled appearances by Bayou Seco (Sat) and Julie Felix (Sun). Mostly quieter, more reflective stuff, certainly no yells and hollers. And the singing in both rooms of the Six Bells was surely mixed enough for most tastes. As to why three booked shanty sessions, you'd have to ask Sally or Trevor for their reasons. But if that's what the programme says, you just have to go with it, or find somewhere else. It was a wonderful first festival, which I hope will continue in future years, but I guess it won't be the Bishop's Castle International Maritime Festival next year! WassaiL! V |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Watson Date: 27 May 02 - 09:33 AM Yes Snuffy, we met at the Six Bells and the Three Tuns. The difference being that I didn't have a Mudcat badge with my name on it. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: alanww Date: 27 May 02 - 10:12 AM I didn't have my mudcat badge on either - but yesterday you may have noticed that I wore my Mudcat Cafe Brussels 2002 T-shirt with pride! Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry ... |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Guessed Date: 27 May 02 - 11:55 AM Snuffy there were more catters than you think there! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Watson Date: 27 May 02 - 11:59 AM Mind you, I think there were some individuals there who are catters twice over! The management wouldn't approve you know. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Llanfair Date: 27 May 02 - 02:00 PM I was in the market most of the time, so probably saw everyone!!!! Great weekend, and we want to come back next year!!! Cheers, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Col K Date: 27 May 02 - 03:24 PM Glad you enjoyed the weekend hope there was not toooo much mud on the campsite entrance for the mudcaters to enjoy.All in all I thought it was abrill weekend and talking to many of the visitors they all enjoyed it as well.Next year wait and see but hopefully if finances work out ok then there is a distinct possibility of a festival happening in BC again. Thanks to you all for coming and making the weekend the sucess it was BTW Trevor you still owe me that pint |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Noreen Date: 27 May 02 - 04:54 PM Very enjoyable weekend, with lots of good singing, playing and friendship. Thanks all. I managed to stay upright despite the muddy entrance to the campsite, mostly due to the loan of Alan's Big Black Boots. I quite grew to like them- perhaps I'll get myself a pair! Hope the townspeople aren't too horrified by what happened to their playing field :0( Was lovely to meet up with catters; shame you didn't make yourself known, Watson (or were you undercover?!) I like to meet correspondents in 3D too wherever possible. Maybe another time? Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Mr Red Date: 27 May 02 - 05:18 PM Watson Gotcha |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 27 May 02 - 05:30 PM My daughter's been playing around with my cookie 'cos I forgot to log out-her name is Charlotte by the way. Baby Troll would be a better word for her! What dya recon Mr. Red? Mrs Lemon shall return-I hope! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 27 May 02 - 05:59 PM Baby Lemonade has gone and Mrs Lemon returns-did anyone notice I wonder?? Thank you fellow 'cats for your kind words about our folk weekend. I have to admit I really enjoyed myself and halfway thru' the Aardvark concert/ceilidh I was watching the faces of the dancers and they looked so happy, that I began to smile. I had brought my favourite band to Bishop's Castle to share with all my friends and they loved them too. I've had nothing but positive reports from the town so far. The pubs that were used as venues for the sessions are very pleased with the amount of custom they had. One complaint from The King's Head...They ran out of 'Speckled Hen'!! I think Mother Nature decided to give us a trial by water! If we could have contented people after heavy rain, mud,hail and wind, then perhaps we can do it again next year! Thank you all for being there. We couldn't have had a Folk Weekend without you.Next year then?? Oh and guess where Trevor is? Swanning about on a Greek Island while we paddle about in mud removing portaloos! Nice one Trev! Only joking-he's worked so hard he deserves it. Keep your hat on! What does 'Yassoo' mean? Sally
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 27 May 02 - 06:09 PM I've found out Trev "Yassoo is a Greek word expressing joy and good spirits. It can also mean "hello," especially at Greek festivals and in Greek tavernas where people are dancing, singing, eating, drinking, enjoying life." Could be used to describe BCFW methinks? |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Watson Date: 28 May 02 - 12:56 PM Mr. Red: I didn't feel a thing! Did I give you a clue somewhere?
Noreen: |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Noreen Date: 28 May 02 - 03:59 PM Ah, then you couldn't take any more, Watson... I understand... Hmmm... trying to remember the other end of that table... |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Mr Red Date: 28 May 02 - 04:05 PM Watson, it was superclue Mrs Lemon, dates for next year? Tricky one that - June should have more sun! I was asked by Fox morris about seeing other Foxes and I said "where's Reynard?" and they looked up at the wet sky. Rain hard? I smiled anyway. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Trevor Date: 29 May 02 - 05:00 AM Well, I've managed to find an internet cafe to catch up on the news from home. I must admit, it was with bated breath that I waited for this thread to load but it's great to see such positive feedback. I'm not sure how we ended up with so much shanty time. Probably 'cos Martin lives just up the road and we wanted to make the most of him, and that Sal had made contact early on with Chris of Navy Cut. Generally I agree, Watson, I like santy to be a part of a general singaround, but I think we also wanted to give each session a bit of focus. Food for thought for next year. It was a real bummer having to be elsewhere on Saturday, although my mobile was hot all day. For me, the highlight was Sunday am in the Poppy House with Julie Felix joining our singaround. I just loved the atmosphere. My partner is now thoroughly peed off. Not just the constant subject of conversation for the last three months but now talking about it on a Greek beach - I haven't mentioned next year.......yet! Anyway, Yassoo, and thanks to everybody for making the weekend a good'n. And, BTW, SEND MORE BABY OIL!! |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 30 May 02 - 10:26 AM Watson: I agree there was a lot of shanty, but it was there for those who wanted it, and to my knowledge there were quite a few who did. What we also arranged were singarounds and tunes sessions for those who wanted them. It all happened at the same time so that everyone had somewhere to go. I did a lot of research at festivals last year, asking my customers what they'd like, and our Folk Weekend was based on my results. Sal |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: InOBU Date: 30 May 02 - 10:29 AM Good to see your dates don't conflict with Artquake! You all can come to New York now to carry on the reerah! Cheers Larry |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: the lemonade lady Date: 30 May 02 - 11:19 AM I need you guys out there to tell me which dates we can do all of this again. What do you think of 7th-8th June 2003? (2nd weekend of June.) I need to know if it's opposite anything at which you'd rather be. |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Watson Date: 30 May 02 - 12:08 PM Sal, I wasn't complaining about the shanty sessions, and I enjoyed Saturday night at the Three Tuns, but I still don't understand why - and it wasn't just at BC, I've seen it at other festivals as well - why does a shanty session turn into an "anything vaguely to do with the sea or with the word sea in it" session. You know I like songs with a body-count at the end, and I'm sure there have been singarounds with themes of death and destruction, and a theme of sea songs - or rural songs or anything else - is just as valid, but why call it a shanty session when the shanties run out half way through. Now, songs about death at sea, I could probably manage some of those... |
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Subject: RE: Bishops Castle weekend From: Herga Kitty Date: 30 May 02 - 05:57 PM Sal I think the second weekend of June is generally the Pennymoor / Black Dog song and ale in Devon. Doesn't mean there isn't space for a song weekend further north though. |
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