Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day 2003

Subject: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 06:11 AM

We're holding the 5th (or is it 6th?) annual Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day on Saturday 8th November this year.

The day starts in the Shroppie Fly (one of Audlem's three pubs) at 12.30 p.m. til 5.30 p.m., and continues in the evening at the Lord Combermere from around 6.00 p.m. onwards. Food is available in all three pubs, and there's a good choice of beers.

It's a smallish event, around 30 musicians came last year, but all are welcome (we'd like to see your nyckelharpa this year, Sarah!).

If you want any further info, you can contact Mal at [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 06:28 AM

Is it restricted strictly to Bagpipes and Hurdy Gurdies only?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 06:41 AM

No, last year we had guitars, fiddles, crumhorns, whistles, recorders of various sizes, dulcimers and an English guitar (can't remember what else). We didn't have a nyckelharpa though!

Also, this year there should be a guest appearance of at least one Bulbul Tarang, playing "Quem Omagen da Virgen"!

Mal

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 07:00 AM

Before our US friends ask, I'll say it:

Where?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 07:07 AM

Audlem, Cheshire betw Crewe & Whitchurch.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 07:19 AM

I'll be there. It's a great day, on a small friendly scale. Of course it can be irritating, as there are likely to be a lot of people playing bagpipes and hurdy-gurdies: but there is always another pub to go to, and boats to look at(Shropshire Union Canal, if anyone else is thinking of boating there).

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 07:25 AM

Any camping?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 08:43 AM

Camping in November? You're brave, Mr Happy

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Hawker
Date: 07 Oct 03 - 06:14 PM

Maldenny,
KB and myself are comeing to Audlem the weekend before to see some friends who live in the village, is there anything on there 30th, 31st October or 1st Nov. I believe it is firework night in the village on the saturday night and there was talk of a disco on the Friday is there any traditional stuff on in the area? we did think of going to Wrexham on Friday night, as a friend runs a folk club there. We would love to have been there the following weekend, but kids are back at school!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 03:24 AM

Hawker,

'is there any traditional stuff on in the area? we did think of going to Wrexham on Friday night, as a friend runs a folk club there.'

You'd best check before going to Wrexham on the Friday night, as the FC which was on at the Wess Club/The Venue is now defunct.Is your friend Tamsin or Brenda?

This session is now replaced by a 3rd Sunday monthly event at Bwlchgwyn, just outside Wrexham.

To find out whats happening in the rest of the area, have a look at Folk Orbit, here:

http://www25.brinkster.com/folkorbit/

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Mr H

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 08 Oct 03 - 05:19 AM

Camping available in John's field, Mr Happy - loads of room, no facilities! He'll sort you out with a field if you see him on arrival. Best of luck.

Lucy, I believe there's a firework display in the village on Saturday 1st November. The local music session is on Monday night in the Lord Combermere - apart from Folk Orbit, don't know of anything on over that weekend. Sorry we won't be seeing you.

Mal

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Hawker
Date: 09 Oct 03 - 07:55 PM

Thanks Mr Happy and Maldenny,
Maldenny,
Perhaps we will make it to your event another year.
Mr Happy,
our friend is Tamsin, it was still happening at the end of August, we shall have to get in touch with her!
Oh well, we'll find somewhere to entertain ourselves! I will have a look at Folk Orbit, thanks for your help.
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Watson
Date: 10 Oct 03 - 05:09 AM

Saturday at the Shroppie Fly was just wonderful last year.
But I don't know how they managed to keep Pied Piper from bursting into song.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 12 Oct 03 - 03:19 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Oct 03 - 04:46 AM

I know Pie Piper as a fab musician but have never heard his singeing- is it as splendid as his piping etc?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 04:07 AM

refesh

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 04:03 PM

Are all kinds of bagpipes represented? And are those who turn up from far and wide, or mainly local?

I shall be travelling from Newark if the weather's reasonable (along with a photographer who does pictures of "traditional Englang" for photo libraries). I assume that Greg, at least, will be travellng by narrowboat.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Hawker
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 08:56 AM

Went to Audlem last weekend to see friends, what a LOVELY village! wel worth a visit - great pubs, friendly people and Bugger! I wish we'd gont this weekend coming instead! Have a great time all of you, I have no doubt that you will.
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: 8_Pints
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 01:55 PM

Sorry I can't be with you.

I have a previous engagement at the Heald Green Village Hall (NW Critics Group).

It would have been fun to join in with the Northumbrian Small Pipes, even if they might be drowned out by the GHB!

Perhaps next year

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: greg stephens
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 02:29 AM

IT'S TODAY!!!!!!!!
Shroppie Fly from noon
Lord Combermere in the evening.
See you all there(bagpipes and hurdygurdies not needed, I'm bringing my BANJO so there).

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 03:35 AM

Many thanks to one & all who organised this great event.

Mr Happy & fiends had fabulous time & will certainly come again next time.

Also hearty thanks to 'Farmer John' for allowing us to camp in his field & also for the impromptu 'Hurdy Gurdy Workshop' in his barn on Sunday morning- most interesting & enlightening!

There was a chap in the Shoppy Fly playing what I was told was a 'Bulbul Taranga'.

I've an instrument very similar to this & would be interested in learning how to tune & play it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: greg stephens
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 05:18 PM

Well a good time was had by all. The only Mudcat tyoe person I met was Fionn, who unaccountably left very early, before I even got my banjo out!

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 01:07 PM

Here are low-resolution versions of Guy Erwood's pictures from the Shroppie Fly. As Greg noted, we had to leave in mid-afternoon, before the festivities were in full swing. By that time there was a good turnout of hurdy gurdies, but I think only one set of bagpipes.

Maybe Greg can put names to some of the faces. I can't, except that I myself feature (nearest camera) in DSCF3449.jpg.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: greg stephens
Date: 15 Jan 04 - 06:35 PM

3439 is Preston melodeon and Uillean pipes player Tom Walsh. 3442 is Audlem farmer, fiddler, hurdy-gurdy player and organiser of the event John Hardy (a desperate little man, if you know your Leadbelly). I got too bored to download the rest, they were taking a long time.And i realised there weren't going to be any of me: I saw the photographer leave before I got the mighty instrument out.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 16 Jan 04 - 10:26 AM

It was the thought of a banjo sacreligiously intruding on a pipes and hurdy gurdy day that drove us away, Greg! Or perhaps you were referring to an even more offending instrument....

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 11:14 AM

The pics on that link have disappeared-anyone save them? or have another link?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Watson
Date: 19 Jan 04 - 11:30 AM

The pictures seem OK for me.
Sorry we missed it this time - really enjoyed it in 2002.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 09:50 AM

The link should still work, Mr H. Send me a PM if you're still having difficulties.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 10:20 AM

Mr Happy & Cindy are on http://www.pbase.com/image/25128724 .

I'm the fat bloke with specs talking to Farmer John, Cindy is to my left.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Ian
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 10:26 AM

Dos Phil Colclough writer of Song for Ireland still live in the area?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 11:00 AM

http://www.pbase.com/image/25128725

shows Jamie Matthews[of the Thyme Bandits, based in Chester] extreme right playing mandolin & Dave Manley [ex Electropathics-currently with Full House:Chester] playing wooden blown thing.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 11:03 AM

http://www.pbase.com/image/25128720

is Helen Matthews of Thyme Bandits playing bagpipes.

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: greg stephens
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 02:59 PM

Phil Colclough doess indeed stil live in the area, and was having a cup of coffee with us this morning. But he wasnt at Audlem Bagpipe Day(or not when I was there, anyway).

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jun 04 - 09:45 AM

Any plans in pipe?line for similar event this year?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Sep 04 - 07:42 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: English Jon
Date: 02 Sep 04 - 08:44 AM

oooh! UK Drone do...will try to be there...might bring Miguel along too, if he's not gigging.

Cheers for the info.
Jon

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: English Jon
Date: 02 Sep 04 - 08:46 AM

and assuming that it happens again this year....

d'oh!

J

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: GUEST,Mr Happy
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 10:39 AM

Anyone know if it;s on?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 02 Oct 04 - 07:53 AM

Yes, Mr Happy, it is going ahead at the Shroppie Fly on 6 November 2004. I believe Mal (who started this thread) may be posting some details soon. I don't know whether the email address he gave still works. (I do know the picture links are still active.)

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Gedpipes
Date: 02 Oct 04 - 12:05 PM

What kind of bagpipes predominate?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 03:39 PM

Thought it was about time to let everyone know that the 2004 Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day is being held on the 6th November in the Shroppie Fly (same place as last year).

Hope to see you all again. Still waiting for the promised nyckelharpa to turn up!

Mal

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 09 Oct 04 - 04:33 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Cindy
Date: 10 Oct 04 - 04:35 AM

As one of Mr. Happy's band of travelling fiends, may i say on his behalf (as i know his computer's down) we shall definitely be there having had a great time last year. Is camping still available in John's field? Yes we really are that hardy (or sad).

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: maldenny
Date: 11 Oct 04 - 06:11 PM

Hi Cindy, I assume so, I'll let you know when I see him next.

Mal

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: GUEST,Maldenny
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 01:40 PM

Seeing John tonight and will find out about camping, B&B etc. See you next weekend.

Mal

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 10:02 AM

Thanks for the info Mal, Mr Happy & supergroup 'Senior Moments' will be in attendance.

I'll be bringing my Bulbul Tarang- hope there'll be someone there who knows how to tune it,

Cheers.

Mr H

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:48 PM

Refresh: for the purpose of notifying that some other fiends will also be along, in the guise of that famous trio- 'The Thyme Bandits'.

Comprising Helen A, fiddler extraordinaire [she sins too], Jamie on obscure stringed thins, & Helen D, pips,whistles, & bafpipes.

Mr Happy+ 'Senior Moments'[Belfast Jim-Guitar,Banjo, Cindy- guitar,recorder,fiddle + yours truly on a plethora of instruments!

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 07:21 PM

It's getting nearer to the big day- any news on camping arrangements yet?

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:41 PM

Nothing new heard on caping.

So Belfast Jim's arranged we stay at the campsite adjacent the Cotton Arms at Wrenbury.

I've just checked out the reviews for there & it sounds a bit dubious.

Therefour, in the usual Mr happy way of carrying on - I'll be going prepared for any/everything!!

Subject: RE: Audlem Bagpipe and Hurdy Gurdy day.
From: English Jon
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 03:19 PM

ah! this coming saturday, right? Maybe see you there.

Jon