Whitby Folk Week

Subject: Whitby Folk Week
From: Alio
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 04:35 AM

Can anyone tell me where 'Catters are meeting in Whitby? Is it usually in the Tap and Spile or in the Endeavour? And does anyone know why Strawhead don't seem to be appearing this year? I'm traumatised!! Ali

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: smallpiper
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 05:08 AM

Tap & Spile, Endeavour, Middle Earth probably. Don't know why Strawhead arn't appearing and I'm sorry you are traumatised however I'm sure you will find compensation in the very full programme of events. See you there. John

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Susan of DT
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 05:14 AM

Who is going? Probably a very large number: shall we start a list?

dick greenhaus, Joe Offer, me from the US

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Alio
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 08:24 AM

Good idea! Geoff and I will be there, and I know Firm Friends will be, as we're in the same house! Should be good fun! The programme does look good John, but I'm a Strawhead fan of many years, and I look forward to seeing them in Whitby every year. Ali

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Les from Hull
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 08:30 AM

Maggie and I will be there from the Monday, in the usual haunts - Tap, Endeavour, Middle Earth and with the illustrious Scratch Morris on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (precipitation permitting).

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Patrish
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 10:00 AM

Ali, I am going to Whitby too, and I'm staying with Firm Friends as well, so we must be in the same house. Any clues as to the address?
Pat

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,ossonflags
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 12:46 PM

Me and the manager of Punch the Horse are going.We will be there this coming friday as this is part of our hols.

We will found most days in the endeavour.

Stopping at stoop cross farm.

Raggytash,give us a look in.Any chance of doing the excellant "moon and sixpence" glaisdale jaunt again?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Willa
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 01:01 PM

I'll be there all week.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: janey
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 01:02 PM

Dave and meself will be there all week. We will be found here there and everywhere. We will be plain clothed Mudcatters working deep under the ice so catch us if you can.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 01:28 PM

Brian and I will be there.john

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Les B(uk)
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 02:27 PM

Hi Alio,
Stawhead have been given a well earned rest this year. However Chris will be doing the usual 'Lunchtime Legends' gig with Alison, Clive & Nev at the Elsinor on Wednesday lunch time.
For those of you that don't know 'The Lunchtime Legends'. They are all from the 'Bothy' in Southport, Chris Harvey-Pollington on keyboards, Alison Younger in her alter ego as 'Candy Rell' on Bee Wop vocals, Nev Grundy vocals guitar & Clive Pownceby on drums. So for 2 hrs of non stop rock & roll, Wed lunch at the Elsinor.
A week later at Fylde, Strawhead will be doing their usual Fri night gig at the North Euston.
I'll be at Whitby dancing with the Southport Swords, i'm the slightly overweight, slightly balding, grey haired one with the beard!! Hey that's all of us!!!!
Cheers
Les (the only one not from Hull)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 02:29 PM

Your'e not local then? !!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 04:07 PM

If anyone is still looking for accommodation, I think Whitby Holiday Cottages may not have let the flat in Bagdale WITH PARKING SPACE yet - if so, they haven't let us know. Phone [phone]. PLEASE! You know you want to go, you were just unsure about camping, and the weather, an' stuff. Pretty Please?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 04:25 PM

Well just to prove I've made an effort -I'm going up on Friday camping over the weekend at Stoopes Cross and B & Bing for the rest of the week having gone down to Coventry to drop my dog off at my parents and then at the end of the week I shall go back to Coventry to pick her up again. Why is my life so bloody complicated???

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Raggytash
Date: 06 Aug 02 - 07:20 PM

Ossenenwhatsits.................Glaisdale is a goer, Lots of folks expressed an interest at Moor & Coast. Train times are different this year so a bus back may be an alternative if available. We'll be coming through on Friday afternoon. Ali, No-ome has mentioned the Plough, wall to wall music and singing, Geoff will go down a storm. May see you there, like a lot of others Stoupes Cross will be home for the week

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: mouldy
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 02:31 AM

I will be there for the week with husband just back from China the night before (ie knackered), and daughter #2 who gets GCSE results on the Thursday. You'll probably catch us with Scratch at some point.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: ossonflags
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 03:36 AM

raggytash,

Punch the Horse will be off the air until mon 26th.aug when we are playing an outside gig in the afternoon at Thorne.Oakley and Deanmeister will just have to drivel on untill there soooooo!! coooooooolist( see other thread from interested spectator) lead singer returns to the fold.

breky sounds good,will there be kippers?

well up for glaisdale!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Alio
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 04:21 AM

Looking forward to catching up with everyone there. Pat, the address is 23, Silver St (I think!!) - it's right oppposite the Albion Club. Now everyone on Mudcat knows where we're staying, you'll all have to pop in for a sing and a drink! Ali

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 04:56 AM

Eh up Ali can I have that cuddle at Whitby then lass

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 07:32 AM

Only if she's going to have her arms let out!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 08:19 AM

The Ducks will be there as usual but unfortunately no barbeque this year. The landlord took umbridge so we are in another cottage 2 doors away but no patio!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 08:34 AM

How much does Ali have to let her arms out for ?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: brid widder
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 01:51 PM

I'll be there...can't wait!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Raggytash
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 02:46 PM

Ossancart............bin practising Leaving Nancy later, yes I know folkies are not supposed to practice but what the hell. Kippers for breakfast .........definately, maybe a mackeral or two if they're about. I've got a spare rod in the caravan should you so desire

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Col K
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 05:23 PM

Come up to the Metropole Hotel and see me there

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: vectis
Date: 07 Aug 02 - 05:40 PM

See ya there on Monday or Tuesday.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: ossonflags
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 04:39 AM

Raggytash,course we practice,no shame in that. mackeral sounds great,a lot nicer when self caught.Well up for the spare rod.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Greycap
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 06:20 AM

Myself, wife Eileen and American friend Joanne will be there. Meeting at the Endeavour 11.00am Sunday 18th. Come and say hello,

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,soos
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 11:56 AM

Jim the wedding is off if your going to cuddle Ali again!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 03:19 PM

MC Fat - I believe the going rate for Letting-Out arms was about three farthings per hour.
Linda - why send your dog to Coventry - you could just forgive it, and talk to it anyway ;+)....
Watch out for the Whitby Scratch Morris and Broadsword Dancers. I have got the inflatables in my wardrobe!
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Willa
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 05:03 PM

GtD; so that your hands ar two farthings?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From:
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 06:30 PM

Don't think I know any catters by sight except Geoff + Jane. you can't miss me, so say Hi. No invites to our place I'm sorry, we already will have a houseful!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 07:36 PM

Ossenwells, Fancy a night in the Black Horse on the first Friday, working on the basis that the other bars will have their normal Friday trade and the Festival proper doesn't start till Saturday ................

What time is high tide.......................

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: ossonflags
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 03:18 AM

Raggytash,black horse is one of my most favourite pubs in the whoooooole world. What time?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 04:46 AM

If I promise to cuddle Ali in secret can the wedding still be on soos ?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: The Shambles
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 07:56 AM

http://www.geocities.com/actionformusic/

The above link is to the site of a new PEL/two in a bar action group called Action for Music. Leaflets funded by EFDSS, which can be printed off on this site, were distributed at Sidmouth, to great efect.

It would be great if the same distribution could be done by those attending Whitby this week and all other festivals...Please help!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Raggytash
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 03:00 PM

Ossengroom, Mine too, Proper pub, far too few left, sadly. We'll be landing mid afternoon (eta 3pm), no tent to put up (caravan) bit of shopping to do, throw the Kayak in the harbour for the lad, make sure the wombats OK and toddle for a pint or eleventeen, should think about 5 past!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: waterdragon
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 05:12 PM

Wouldn't miss it!! Black Horse here we come.So many fond memories of Whitby and it's Folk Festival,and the Black Horse,and the Tap,and the Endeavour,and The Plough,and the Middle Earth etc,etc,etc.............

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: bobby's girl
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 06:40 PM

I'll be there all week with the rest of the family - could be slightly traumatic what with AS level results for one just before we get there and GCSE results for the other while we are there!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: harpmaker
Date: 09 Aug 02 - 06:40 PM

Watch out for us busking, with harp and whoever else joins in, its great during the festival. 'caters, make yourselvs known to us.John&Chrissy.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: mandomad
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 07:08 AM

Jingle and I will be doing the musical tarts bit as usual, toting our instruments round the Whitby pubs, but we do that anyway, all the summer. As our semi-permanent residence is up on Stoupe Cross, we look forward to seeing you lot there. But you can't miss us (the lady with the autoharp, and the noisy one with a mandoline[a brand new LOUD...really LOUD one]).

See you there, and look forward to meeting the American contingent. mandomad

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 11:35 AM

Hope the weather bucks up! Latest reports have stretches of the coast road between Scarborough and Filey - not many miles south of Whitby - underwater at the moment:-( Well we have nearly a week for it to subside.

Cheers, looking on the sunny side and hope to see some of you there.

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Sonnet
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 11:40 AM

As usual, Chizzer (Chris McShane) will be running the daily workshop 'Children's Festival Orchestra', and I am running the 'Contemporary Poetry Writing' workshop. Maybe see some of you there?

Jay

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: gnomad
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 12:52 PM

I did Scarborough-Whitby last night, road was pretty rotten with standing water, but passable. Pickering-Whitby road was actually closed at Pickering (or I wouldn't have gone by S'boro), I am unsure whether it's back open yet.

The town this pm is v.overcast with lots of landscape flowing down the harbour. Looking out for a quick session in the Endeavour tonight perhaps.

Familiar faces are already sprouting in increasing numbers, how long before we have a folk fortnight rather than week?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 02:50 PM

Aah, the weather sounds dodgy then - you need INDOOR ACCOMMODATION! I'm not a landlady or anything, so no commercial axe to grind. What happened was this:

For years and years we have stayed at a friend's house, plus or minus dogs according to whichever bit of the family was there. Last autumn these friends moved from Whitby. Thinking how lucky I was to find somewhere for Folk Week, and not needing to take the dog (by now only one, and son was to be at home that week) I booked a flat last October and paid up at the end of June.

Lo and behold, not two weeks later I acquired a puppy, whom you all will have chance to meet, but this meant a change of plan as I don't want to put him in kennels at such a crucial time in his socialisation (thinking in the long run he'll do better in the Tap and Spile) Ergo, plea to cottage people and - miracle of miracles, they had a place which would accept pets.

SO here I am now, with TWO properties paid for and only needing the one. And knowing how people hold onto flats, cottages etc for dear life in Folk Week, it seems greedy not to do all I can to alert everyone to this fact. Obviously it'll make my spending money as well if the unwanted accommodation is re-let. So please consider it. (Details earlier in thread)

Here's to Whitby whatever the weather!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Dorrie
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 07:59 PM

my and holly are collecting but not camping so the weather int good but at least we'll dry our clothes

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 08:08 PM

i think it might rain

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Les B
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 07:14 AM

I have just watched the 'Farmers Weather', looks hot & sunny for Fri, after that????
Cheers
Les Brown

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Dorrie
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 09:15 AM

it cant rain all week can it?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: selby
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 09:37 AM

Who cares it,s FOLK WEEK there have been wet ones before do you remember the campsite flooding and the general call was to let floor space, I can't remember which year that was.So as usual i'll pack my shorts my thermals my suntan cream my mac my open toed sandals my wellies my posy sun vest my thick jumper. Keith

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 09:46 AM

Oh Dorrie you'd be surprised!!! But let's not be pessamistic - it will of course be brilliant sunshine all day everyday and who cares anyway its never rained in the Tap and Spile yet!
BTW anyone got a programme yet. We were wondering what we could pack the smalls off to during the day - preferably not at the other end of Whitby. The playgroup used to be in the Seaman's mission hall but moved a couple of years ago to West Cliff school and I can't see us getting the twins up there for 9.30! Maddie is undecided between the youth orchestra and Children in performance but I think they clash.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Willa
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 10:38 AM

Hi, Jane, I've got a prog. Will have a quick look through and see what's on for smalls.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Peg
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 11:11 AM

this sounds like great fun. I was just reading a novel where Whitby is mentioned (A.S. Byatt's Possession) as a seaside town famous for its jet jewelry and decorations; is this true?

This weekend and next is also a performance at the Rollrights stone circle in Oxfordshire; I wish I could come over for both these things! But my travels are over while I stay home and try to make some money and then venture out again.

I will be in England again in October, 14th to 21st and would love to find out if there are any musical events going on; I always seem to miss them! I am giving a paper at the Buffy the Vampire Slayer conference in Norwich the 19th-20th, and will probably be in Glastonbury earlier in the week. Might also be able to finally make it Cecil Sharp house in London with Micca on the Tuesday!

have a great time everyone!

peg

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Willa
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 11:13 AM

Childrens' events are in the West Cliff school, and all run Sunday to Friday
10am - 12 Playtime. Julia Bryant & friends keep the young ones amused with an Under the Sea adventure.
Maddy might like these.
11.30 - 12.30 Beginners' whistle May Cheadle
12.15 - 1.45 Maypole
12.45 - 1.45 Family Tales Shonaleigh and Taffy Thomas
3pm - 5 Children's orchestra and Children in Performance; both, as you thought, on at the same time!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 11:21 AM

Thanks Willa. Just what we needed to know.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: gnomad
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 01:07 PM

Peg: Yes Whitby still sells a fair bit of jet, which is found locally. The industry isn't anything like it was in Victorian times though.

A film of Posession was made about 2 yrs ago, some of it on location in Whitby (spot the Duke of York and at least 1 catter, but both well disguised). I'm unsure if it has had a UK release yet.

The flow of debris down the harbour is slackening, and it's a bit fairer weather now, fingers crossed for next weekend onwards.

Must close now and get ready for the Tap.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Sonnet
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 02:10 PM

Selby:

Will Bertie Blanket be making a guest appearance??????? Don't forget the kazoos!

Jay

xxx

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Peg
Date: 11 Aug 02 - 09:51 PM

the film version of Possession opens in Boston next Friday. I am very much looking forward to it (rereading the novel for that occasion). Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam and Jennifer Ehle star in it; Tom Hollander was also meant to be in it, but was replaced by another actor who plays the young hero as an American scholar visiting London (a change from the original where they are all British; this change makes no sense and kind of annoys me, actually; I mean, Gwyneth can do it convincingly, was it just a question of not finding the right actor? The American characters in the novel stand out because they are American...this change makes things seem odd)

anyway forgive the thread creep but those of you who like Whitby may indeed want to see this film!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Flaj
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 09:26 AM

Hey all see you around the place. Am co-ordinating events at the Community College this year for a free ticket. Will probably be wearing my fawn trilby unless its raining cats and dogs in which case it'll be my blue waterproof one. Say hi Flaj! if you see me.

Chris

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 11:08 AM

"I'm the slightly overweight, slightly balding, grey haired one with the beard!!" Yeah, that covers me as well. Sort of Father Christmas Convention.

I should be on the bus from Victoria that gets in around 8.30. And then camping, good grief. Indoor camping is what you really need in this sort of climate.

Anyway, God willing, see you around.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: smallpiper
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 01:20 PM

Indoor amping is a great idea but landlords really object when you try to park the caravan in their living rooms. I was at whitby the year of the great campsite wash out and it was great the way people rallied around and made space available including one church opening its doors great stuff. Hopfully the weather will hold.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Dorrie
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 02:08 PM

i'm getting a bit excited now!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 02:28 PM

Bagdale isn't a village, it's the road just up from the Tap and Spile. Has anyone enquired about the flat + parking space yet?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Son of Caedmon
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 04:38 PM

A debate from the Synod of Whitby (664AD)

In 664AD King Oswy of Northumbria summoned a synod of the church at the monastery of Streanaeshalch (Whitby) to resolve the disputes between the adherents of the Celtic and Roman Churches. In itself this was a very civilised procedure as the usual method of settling religious controversies then, as now, was to kill those who differed in any way.
At the heart of the matter was the difference in the methods of calculating the date of Easter, and King Oswy may have had good domestic reasons for wanting a resolution of this dispute. He followed the customs of the Celtic Church, while his wife, Queen Eanfled observed the Roman rites, so that during her Lent while she was fasting and practising abstinence, the King would be trying to celebrate his Easter, or vice versa, which must have made marital relations difficult.
At any rate the Roman Church won the argument in this as in most other matters, but recent research has shed some light on some of the lesser matters discussed at the Synod which may be of interest here.
It seems that Caedmon, a brother at the monastery, and a gifted singer of religious poems had complained that his singing was often disturbed by unruly Irish monks. They apparently would interrupt his songs by banging sticks on a stretched piece of dried goatskin, or by squeezing an inflated pig's bladder so that, as Bede relates; "when he saw the harp coming his way, he would get up from the table and go home."
This occasioned a lively debate about the roles of singers and players in the church. Some felt that the human voice alone should be raised in praise of the Lord, and that the use of accompaniment was a vulgar and unseemly distraction. Moreover the tunes played by the musicians were inspired by the Evil One, and incited people to lewd and lascivious conduct such as occurred at the pagan country dances.
For the musicians it was argued that the harmonies of stringed and blown instruments could only please the Lord, and that as for the use of popular tunes, these, if used in praise of the Lord, could only help lead people to God. For as much as the common folk were familiar with the old airs and melodies so they would feel at home when these same strains were used to celebrate Our Lord.
Wilfrid, the leader of the Roman delegation, eventually promulgated an historic compromise. Appealing to the precedent of King David who had both played on his harp and sang his psalms, he allowed that musicians should be allowed to play in accompanying the singers within the confines of the church, but that outside each should be permitted to congregate separately so that " angelic voices should not be distracted by the wheezing and rattling of instruments, nor the playing of heavenly music be be interrupted by the coughing and spluttering of discordant voices."
However the beaters of drums were banned until such time as they learned to play quietly, and rhythmically.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 05:56 PM

So that's bodrhans out then!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 06:38 PM

It looks as though my original deal of spare bed in B&B in exchange for giving me a lift from London on Friday has fallen through, so I'm thinking of following the suggestion on the previous thread of train to Scarborough and bus to Whitby (floods permitting). Hope to see you in the Tap'n Spile Friday night.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Michael
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 06:41 PM

If Dorrie is getting excited we'd all best watch out!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: smallpiper
Date: 12 Aug 02 - 08:54 PM

Hell I'm getting excited

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Alio
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 04:26 AM

Been out of the office for a week, so I've just come back into the thread to see my arms being bandied about!! I'll spend the rest of the time before Whitby working out how much to let them go for! 'Course you can have a cuddle Jim - how would I manage without?! Getting excited now - only 4 days to go! See you all in the Endeavour, Tap and Plough (gave Geoff your message Nick). Ali

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 04:53 AM

I await my cuddle with interest and a little trepidation as to how much it will cost. (sounded a bit like Dicken's that sentance)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: The Shambles
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 05:39 AM

Is this Brother Caedmon on the bill this year then?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 07:35 AM

Just restablished internet connection after it being down for a few days all over this part of the country. Meantime the weather keeps dodgy, and a roof rather than in a tent seems an attractive idea.

I rang the number Wyrd Sister gave for Whitby Holiday Cottages - however since Wyrd Sister presumably isn't the name on the booking I'm not sure we identufied which flat it was. The one they thought it was is £335, and that's over my budget, since it's just me this trip.

Any suggestions?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Alio
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 07:54 AM

We're also staying in a house owned by Whitby Holiday Cottages. They do have quite a few small cottages that are much cheaper, although I would think that most of them would have been booked by now. We booked ours at the end of the festival last year. Perhaps the company would put you in touch with some other properties? Good luck!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Son of Caedmon
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 08:06 AM

Alas! Brother Caedmon regrets that owing to his prior death he has been unable to attend Whitby Folk Week for the last 1322 years. However those who are hoping to come this year, and haven't yet found anywhere to stay aer recommended to seek here < a href=http://www.whitby-cottages.co.uk/>Whitby Holday Cottages or to try to find a pitch at the Stoups Cross campsite.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 08:18 AM

McGrath

If you're on your own, it sounds as though B&B would be better than a cottage.

You can find a list by price on www.whitby-hoteliers.fsnet.co.uk/

Hopefully it won't be as crowded as last year because it doesn't overlap with the regatta, especially if the weather's dodgy. And there may be vacancies after the weekend if you could stand camping for a couple of nights...

Kitty

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 03:39 PM

McGrath, that £335 flat sounds like the one - I had to allow for up to 6 people, given how decisive my family is. Thanks for enquiring anyway. I hope you get fixed up - B&B sounds the best option to me if there's just one of you. Or you could arrange to share with lots (well, a couple) of other lovely Mudcatters, she said, not giving up hope yet! ;-)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 05:26 PM

Thanks Kitty, and Wyrd. That list of b & b places Kitty gave is good, though no luck so far.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 05:44 PM

There was someone staying in my B&B last year who'd made 27 phone calls to find it. At the moment it looks as though there will still be a spare bed in my room for an unmarried /single non-smoker. (Sorry Kevin, that's not a lot of help in the circs).

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: harpmaker
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 07:13 PM

We have just got back from the Whitby regata weekend and the weather was great! (But don't hold your breath!) Whitby realy needs to pull its socks up as regards good food. Chips, chips, chips is all you get. And when you decide to buy a fish, its realy crap. The last fish I bought was discusting, I fed it to the seagulls. You would think Whitby would pride itself on good F&C (Being a fishing port) But no, Whitby's on the seasonal make as per U.John.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 07:26 PM

Well the fish and chips I had last time I was there were (was?) pretty good. And of course there are the famous Kippers.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: brid widder
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 07:33 PM

I'm still excited... more so... & Jim if you find the cost of cuddles is getting out of even your big dinners budget... well you know where I'll be honeybunch.... & I have heard that our gorgeous if prim sister Gingham will be there too

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From:
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 08:17 PM

Harpmaker, you just need to know where to go. Fuscoes in Baxtergate (think it actually has another name, bue everyone calls it Fuscoe's.) Anyway it's the one at the back of Boyes. My favourite is East Side Fisheries down past Middle Earth. First In Last Out chippie is good. Magpie is great to eat in, if you can get in, and Trenchers is good (ditto). But avoid the places down on Pier Avenue or the Battery - of course they're just out for your money, this is a tourist town. Duke of York has good food of all sorts, but expect to wait. the Indian in the station has a good rep. Pizza house opposite the co-op has good stuff, & there's a new Chinese somewhere. Then there's Shepherd's Purse, the new place opposite the bus station (forgotten its name!) - I could go on but...

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 08:32 PM

harpman-sume of the sandwidge shops are a big rip off as well, i went to one last yeer and, bought 2 tuna sandwidges and a bun, it was nearl 5 quid! I complaned to the sandwige wumon, she just mumbled something and gave me 20p change, 9bloody rip off).john PS I am going to take packing up this yeer, 9looads of sandwiges, chocolate etc)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: harpmaker
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 09:06 PM

Where's a good carvery then? You know, with 3 vege??? Very limited, I must say.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: John Routledge
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 09:15 PM

Latecomer weighing in.

Hoping to find a few singers and some good fish and chips.

Many years ago my brother had a week camping in Whitby and ate 14 lots of fish and chips during the week - what style.

See you Tuesday onwards.Cheers

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 09:15 PM

You don't have much time for eating in folk week anyway. Grab it while you can and keep on the move to the next music.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 14 Aug 02 - 04:39 AM

Glad to hear that Gingham is coming Jan, however if she turns up in that fetching Laura Asley print pinafore I think I may have to throw up, still she does do a rather good Devon cream tea. What worries me is if that northern biggot Whippett turns up, mind you he's been strangely quiet of late.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Les from Hull
Date: 14 Aug 02 - 09:16 AM

Carvery at the Dolphin, John - all you can eat, mate.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: brid widder
Date: 14 Aug 02 - 01:51 PM

I've heard he's 'come out' & gone and got converted... he's joined a Gay Salvation Army vegitarian Morris dance team the PinkTimbrel Quornburgerbashers...nice outfit apparently...

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: brid widder
Date: 14 Aug 02 - 01:52 PM

Whippet that is!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: harpmaker
Date: 14 Aug 02 - 04:08 PM

Cheers Les, I will have a look!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From:
Date: 14 Aug 02 - 07:38 PM

Yeah but harpmaker, if you don't want f=c then don't come to a seaside town! Carvery - well you could try the Ellerby Hotel out at Ellerby. Not v convenient if you haven't got transport, but good food 7 lots of it.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Whippet
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 04:47 AM

I can't have my name besmirched like this. I wouldn't join a team of veggie uphill gardeners who wave hankies and prance about wiv bells and jewellery I've an image to maintain. They probably grow their own organic muesli read the Guardian vote Liberal Democrat drive a Citreon 2CV wear sandals are born again Welsh Christians and think that Manual Labour is a spanish general.... oh and for a job they are ....estate agents

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Alio
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 05:44 AM

Only 2 days to go - hope the weather stays like this. It's lovely in Saddleworth at the moment. Nick (Raggytash), have you had the piccy's from our festival developed? If so, would you bring them to Whitby with you? Please remove any of me that make me look fat though! Bring them to the house on Silver Street, and you can have some sloe wine! Can't say fairer than that, can I?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 05:44 AM

Hee hee... see you all there...

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 06:53 AM

I've just checked the Yahoo 10 day weather forecast on the Whitby.co website. Mostly cloudy but not cold (67 or 68 deg F). 10% chance of rain tomorrow, 30% Sat and Sun, 20% - 30% Mon-Thu, 40% (scattered showers)Fri. Sounds a bit better than Sidmouth was, anyway.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,alanww
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 02:26 PM

Sounds like it might actually be dry - at least for most of the week. I shall be there! Am looking forward to some great singing and meeting many friends.

Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry ...
Alan

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: smallpiper
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 03:06 PM

Thats it I'm heading off tomorrow yipeeeeeeeeeeee

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Raggytash
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 03:50 PM

Any chance of a quick ......................whisky instead....any photo's showing anything but a svelte Ali have been dutifully removed. Less than 24 hours we'll be there . Yippeeeeeeeeeee

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 07:17 PM

Just about packed and ready! Heading to the George and Dragon tomorrow to meet up with Dick, Susan and Joe but will be in Whitby on Saturday morning and at the Tap and Spile waitoing for the doors to open at midday. See you all there!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Raggytash
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 07:27 PM

Mrs D. caught your earlier email re lack of barbi.............................devils advocate.............Tate Hill sands as a midweek, barbi, campfire,............... session, ........................Do I really know what I am proposing................

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: mouldy
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 03:08 AM

I think the plan is that Ruth and I will head off relatively early tomorrow and Ian will travel up later, as he's not due in from China until about midnight. If I get enough done during today I may nip down to the George and Dragon for an early visit.

Just got back from Broadstairs where the temperature was high and the sky as blue as our childhood memories make it...

It was also where Ruth, a fiddler of a whole YEAR's experience, had a go on a £950 electronic beast and is now clamouring for a new fiddle! Hah!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Gingham
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 08:55 AM

brother Whippet you don't need to be ashamed to admit your tendencies here....although I do admire your effort to avoid the temptation to evil why not come along to chapel and then tea with me while we are in Whitby.... I could cut you a slice..... of my home made apple pie

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,brid widder
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 08:57 AM

I think the idea of a beach barbie is brill.... tomorrow I'll be there!!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 10:26 AM

Raggytash - formulate your plan, inform us via the Tap&Spile and we will do our best to be there! How do you intend to cook?
Quack!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 02:32 PM

Already here and spent a pleasant afternoon with ossonflags -both wondering how Hull will survive without us. Looking forward to a packed week of folkie type things!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 02:32 PM

Already here and spent a pleasant afternoon with ossonflags -both wondering how Hull will survive without us. Looking forward to a packed week of folkie type things!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister
Date: 16 Aug 02 - 02:40 PM

This time tomorrow we'll be well in! Wahey!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Noreen
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 12:56 PM

I left early, but it's still going strong. Wonderful music in a great place.

More from me when I've unpacked, and I'll be interested to hear what Joe Offer is making of it all- I've not caught even a glimpse of him since we dropped him off in Whitby on Saturday afternoon.

Anyone spotted Joe???? :0)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: alanww
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 02:20 PM

Unfortunately, I had to leave early too. But it was a very enjoyable festival, with some smashing shanty singing at the Endeavour with Jim Mageean (an organised part of the programme) and some bl**dy brilliant singing at the Tap & Spile run by Jude Knight (a fringe event with a clock which seemed to stop at about 10.55 pm every night). I even went to some English concertina workshops and had a marvellous seafood meal at the Magpie Cafe.

I KNOW the festival is still going strong but I'm now looking forward to Bridgnorth FF on Friday, after a gig at a great Cotswold pub tomorrow night.

We are three jolly fishermen ...
Alan

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: MMario
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 02:24 PM

if you people have LOST Joe Offer there is gonna be heck to pay, I'll tell you!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 23 Aug 02 - 11:03 AM

Don't worry we found him again -and tons of other Catter's. I'm home now and strangely depressed - mainly because everyone else is still in Whitby for the grand finale -but have dog must travel I'm afraid. Thanks to friends and companions for a rewarding and truly wonderful experience. I am searching for a cottage for next year, as we speak!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Aug 02 - 04:21 PM

Linda - not strangely depressed at all. Coming back from Whitby, like coming back from Sidmouth, is like withdrawing from a magical trip. Although if, like me, you lost your voice singing on day 1 it's a bit of a curate's egg all round.

Joe Offer was definitely at Whitby - I saw him at the Albion club yesterday at the Mudcat workshop with Dick and Susan before I dashed off to sing at Jim Mageean's singaround (as you would, if your voice had just come back on your last day at Whitby).

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: MMario
Date: 23 Aug 02 - 04:25 PM

Glad to hear Joe has not been lost, dropped, or otherwise mis-placed. So what else happenned?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: bradfordian
Date: 24 Aug 02 - 10:44 AM

Absolutely fabulous to meet up with Dick, Susan and Joe (all three did a special mudcat presentation on thursday)and the many other 'catters. Special mention to Badger & Tig for retrieving my cagoule from the yorkshire gathering and to Willa for a most excellent rendition The Last Leviathon at the Dolphin in Robin Hoods Bay on Wed. I spent much time in the Tap & Spile (well handled Jude!) and Plough sing-arounds; also a Whitby resident Val May for showing me how Bonnie Shaljean's Billy Riley SHOULD be sung. A good time was had by all. Look forward to hearing more of our American guests feedback.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Aug 02 - 10:58 AM

Just got back-only another 51 weeks to go until the next one. With any luck I should be sober by Tuesday! Had some great sessions and singarounds in the Endeavour and the Tap and Spile and the back yard of the Jolly Sailors. Joined the Scratch Morris Band for the usual mayhem and anarchy (saved Noreen and Alanww a badge) Even sung the "F" word when you weren't listening Joe! Celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary on Friday and in between all that still found time to fly a kite and make sandpies! Blimey I'm knackered. Wake me up in a day or too!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: selby
Date: 24 Aug 02 - 12:10 PM

Got back earlier today had a good week as per usual. Take a look at the "Is folk music elitist" thread it may be of intrest Keith

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister
Date: 24 Aug 02 - 04:30 PM

Jethro would like to thank everyone who rubbed his tummy or his ears and is looking forward to seeing all his new friends next year. He would especially like to thank all those who didn't see him when he wasn't there (you know who you are..) He even found his own little bit of heather at the Spa, from bits that dropped on the way in! Oh well, start saving now - does anyone else take twice the T-shirts but only half the cash they'll need?

If anyone here helped spread the word about the flat in Bagdale, many thanks - it was re-let, so that's next year's deposit sorted. See y'all!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: Sonnet
Date: 24 Aug 02 - 07:25 PM

Selby and family,

Thankyou all for your company - it made our week. Hope Birthday Bunny was waiting for you when you got home. Definitely looking into the possibility of meeting up at Otley. If so, bring your clothes pegs for your kilts and we'll bring the musical director of the WBKE! Tom and Joe: enjoyed your playing in the Plough on Thursday night.

love,

Jay

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,Flaj
Date: 25 Aug 02 - 04:40 PM

Paul from Hull,

Did everyone get off the Community College campsite without difficulty, or were there problems for you and John with the mud? Also, did you get a lift?

See you again sometime,

Chris

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: GUEST,The Custards
Date: 25 Aug 02 - 05:28 PM

Jay are you going to Otley?? Hope you are, coz i wanna go!! Do you know anyone else of interest to me that might be going?? luv amy

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 25 Aug 02 - 05:45 PM

I've started a Whitby Folk Week - Part 2, and I suggest people post there instead.

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Thanks.
-Joe Offer-