Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 04 Jan 06 - 07:55 AM Hi weelittledrummer ... go to bbc shropshire radio folk diary or tonight The Miners Arms in Priest Weston, it's usually 1st Wed of the month. There's a session at the riverside in Aymestry, (between Wigmore and Leominster) Herefordshire tomorrow night.On Friday night at the Unicorn in Ludlow. That's a really good one. I know it's a long way for you. Try Genivieve Tudors diary at the beeb. Sally |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Big Al Whittle Date: 03 Jan 06 - 08:53 PM well is there anything going on? It all a bit vague - I've got a mate in Wem - we could go to folk club together if I could see somewhere...... |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Trevor Date: 03 Jan 06 - 08:13 AM Yep - and Sue Harris. I was at the back with a coupe of members of Rapsquillion. I was the one that bust a glass in the interval. I think one of my lot was nattering to you on the carpark |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Blowzabella Date: 23 Dec 05 - 12:48 PM Were you there Trevor!!! So glad you enjoyed - I was there too - decided at last minute to go down for it - wish I'd known - did we say hello? I was helping to sell CDs and was (at times) wearing a daft Santa hat. Did you see John Kirkpatrick there too!!! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Trevor Date: 23 Dec 05 - 04:00 AM And pretty fab they were too!! Thanks for letting us know Bb |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Blowzabella Date: 11 Dec 05 - 06:43 PM Thanks Ms L - there's a nice feature on the Radio Shropshire website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2005/12/08/new_scorpion_band_feature.shtml My husband even says that, as I'll have no other opportunity to see this particular show this year, he might even take me down for a romantic overnight in Shropshire! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 11 Dec 05 - 11:30 AM Just thought I'd shift this over... From: Blowzabella - PM Date: 06 Dec 05 - 03:46 AM Don't mean to hijack your thread, but thought that you might be interested to know that New Scorpion Band have a couple of Shropshire rural gigs coming up, just before Christmas - they are: Wednesday 21st December Chetton Village Hall, Bridgnorth 7.30pm, Tel. 01746 789208 / 789257 Thursday 22nd December Chapel Lawn Village Hall, Bucknell 7.30pm, Tel. 01547 530504 They will be doing a fabulous programme of midwinter and Christmas music from the last 500 years, interspersed with some brilliantly evocative seasonal readings - to make you laugh and, perhaps, cry! And they perform completely acoustically, with a full range of brass, woodwind, strings, free reed and percussion instruments (and voices). |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 12 Nov 05 - 10:48 AM OK! Friday March 24th at The 3 Tuns and the famous name is to announced when confirmed. It's also a special day for me on the Saturday...8) Yes it's a big one! Floor spots will be available, also accommodation for those that want to stay over. more follows..... sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Trevor Date: 02 Nov 05 - 08:16 AM There's usually a bit of music at the Christmas Lights do, which is on 26th November I think. Don't know whether Rapsquillion will be performing this year but we'll be there or thereabouts. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Schantieman Date: 02 Nov 05 - 07:43 AM Now THAT sounds like a good idea. Six Bells or Three Tuns? Perhaps both? The Tuns has the big room.... Put me down for a spot! Weekends preferably, since I'm 90 miles away! And while I'm here, did you know that the Mersey River and Shanty festivals, which normally clash with your fine do in June, will not be happening next year? Apparently (I have this from Clive who got it direct from Jack Coutts) they're redeveloping the Albert Dock area (again??!!!!) in preparation for 2008. So we can (a) have more people in BC and (b) run our own Mersey Shanty Festival. Perhaps someone should dig the Mersey and Shropshire Canal? Steve |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST Date: 02 Nov 05 - 07:37 AM It's a bit far for me to come if it's a working day next morning. But I'm always looking for excuses to go to BC. Enjoyed the Michlemas Fayre. The Town Crier, who is sposored by the Six Bells, plays the Highland Bagpipes. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 02 Nov 05 - 07:02 AM Oh Robbie... thanks you! Will you come to this? I'm hoping to start a proper folk club here in BC, Shropshire. Few floor singers( draw, rustling crisp packets, eyes closed and finger in the ear jobbie!!) and local artists (if we can collect enough money!)We have a lot of really good performers in this neck of the woods and we don't have a platform for them. Don't know what night of the month yet,or where, but am open to ideas. Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: RobbieWilson Date: 16 Apr 05 - 09:53 AM For years the Three Tuns was the only reason I ever went to Bishops Castle. In the Dark ays it was one of, I think, only 3pubs in the country which brewed its own beer, and fine beer it is too. Now of course BC has two pubs which brew their own excellent beer and Big Nev's ( The Six Bells) is even better than the Tuns. There is also the lovely Ms Lemon and her folk fes to draw you to this lovely little place and the Michlemas fayre in the Autumn |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: greg stephens Date: 15 Apr 05 - 06:12 PM And were would these 3 Tuns be when they are at home, Ms lemon? |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 15 Apr 05 - 04:08 PM There's a story telling and poetry extravaganza in The 3 Tuns on Friday 10th June being hosted by Teri and Mike Greene of The Winged Word. we have provisionally booked both Sally Tonge and Brian Carrington (Daylevel) who together perform a complement of story and song of local myths and legend. They will provide entertainment for all the family, encouraging audience participation To complete the evening we are engaging other local storytellers for shorter performances in order to enhance diversity. The evening promises to be both entertaining and good value for money. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Snuffy Date: 11 Apr 05 - 07:03 PM Tell me more, Trev |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Trevor Date: 11 Apr 05 - 10:26 AM You'd have found it.....erm......interesting Sal! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 09 Apr 05 - 03:55 PM bit late now i fear but Rapsquillion are performing in Minsterly church tonight. I would have liked to have gone but.... Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 14 Mar 05 - 07:23 AM Annie Dearman, Vic Gammon, and Steve Harrison traditioal songs and tunes in a robust English style Saturday 19th March, Lydbury North Village Hall, 8.00pm with Anne-Marie Summers (good job she put in the 'Marie'!) and Thor Ewing. Tickets £5/£4 01588 680666 Selling fast I'm told. Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Cod Fiddler Date: 03 Mar 05 - 11:07 AM That's the one. Never heard it called the Shrewsbury Arms though. I'm not sure that I can make it to the Stiperstones after all. I'll be getting home to Annscroft at 7-8pm and it would be a bit rude to my parents if I buggered off to the pub! Might try and make it later on. Best wishes, Richard. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Fliss Date: 02 Mar 05 - 04:38 PM Hi Richard Which Loggerheads? The one opposite the Prince Rupert in Shrewsbury? Hear they had a new sign painted and put a Loggerhead turtle on it as they didnt know what the Loggerhead stood for!!!!!! It stands for the Shrewsbury coat of arms with the 3 loggerheads on it (lion type heads). The pub is properly called the Shrewsbury Arms. Ah well. Had a natter to Fran today. Sounds like the Irish speaking weekend is going to be good. But I may not manage to come along. cheers fliss |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Cod Fiddler Date: 22 Feb 05 - 08:10 AM Hi Fliss, I lived in Shrewsbury most of my life - My parents moved to Annscroft about 4 years ago. I'm looking forward to meeting you and some more Shropshire folkies. I don't know many because I live in Hull (I know Dáithí from a fab session in Barrow upon Humber). All I've sampled of Shropshire folk so far is a wonderful weekend at Priest Weston and a merry evening in the Loggerheads. Best wishes, Richard |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST,Dáithí Ó Geanainn Date: 22 Feb 05 - 07:21 AM Hi Fliss - yes Fran has organised it. we have been promised some local musicians attending on the saturday night - and I'm hoping there'll be some on friday too! looking forward to sessions go leor! Hope you can make it - the more the merrier!! D |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Fliss Date: 21 Feb 05 - 05:33 PM Hi Richard My Dad came from Annscroft. The family lived there from the 1850s till my gran moved in about 1958. I was christened in Annscroft church! Thought I had Frans email, but its bounced back. cheers fliss |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Cod Fiddler Date: 21 Feb 05 - 12:29 PM I'll be with my family in nearby Annscroft that weekend. I'll do my best to get there with my fiddle. Richard. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Fliss Date: 20 Feb 05 - 05:06 PM Brilliant. I assume Fran O'Boyle is organising it again. Ive been part of the group from Telford playing Irish music and joining in the Storytelling a couple of times. Glad its on again. May try and come along and bring my instruments on Saturday night. fliss |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST,Dáithí Ó Geanainn Date: 17 Feb 05 - 10:39 AM There will be a crowd of Irish language speakers descending on the Stiperstones Inn (Stiperstones, where else?) for a Gaelic language weekend (4/5/6 March) -language workshops, walking and...music! I'm sure any mudcatters who fancied a session on the Friday or Saturday would be welcome! Contact me on dgannon@lincoln.ac.uk for details Dáith |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 16 Feb 05 - 01:00 PM * |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Fliss Date: 22 Sep 04 - 05:58 PM Will have to come along in OCt and see what its like. Its up the road from the Bassa Villa where Fiddler Jon and Geoff? entertain on Sunday nights. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Chris Green Date: 22 Sep 04 - 10:40 AM The Bridgnorth session is being run by Ian and Fi Carter-Smith and they run a cracker! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Fliss Date: 21 Sep 04 - 09:44 PM Cheers Sal for posting it across, Hear it went ok. Had bad cold so didnt go. Was up in Broseley tonite at the Forresters Arms. We tend to have a natter and a sing around. Ann & Dave, Pat from Cuckoo Oak & his sisters Lyn & Rowan. Nice close harmony. Thinking of only making Forresters one Tuesday a month, probably 2nd. Perhaps we'd get a bit more support. Anyone like to come and do a guest spot? Ann Lennox-Martin launched her CD in the summer. Hear there is a new Folk eve in Bridgnorth at the Black Boy on the Cartway. Think they said 1st tues of month. Dont know whos running it. We are at The Unicorn Lower Corfe St, 3rd Friday of month. Jon Heywood, Pat Simons, various other regulars. Nice venue and good welcome. Mix of music & singing, mainly Irish, but a bit of rock n roll creeps in later on. Parking is on street. Boat as usual Thursday evenings. Also we have a practice session at the Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley on Sunday mornings for anyone interested in brusing up their instrument skills in Irish music. 10-12.30. Had a revamp of my website. COuldnt resist the twirly bit. If anyone wants to add any info do let me know. http://www.sabrinaflu.co.uk/ fliss |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 21 Sep 04 - 11:58 AM Transferred this from a posting by Fliss... Have you heard the Coalbrookdale session moving to Black Swan at Coalford 3rd Sunday of month ie this sunday. The nice, the venerable Mr Bill Caddick also has a sing session at the Black Swan the 1st Sunday of the month. Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Rich A Date: 03 Apr 04 - 12:50 PM Oh well, I think I'd be offended anyway being told to sod off. Give Dave Hunt my regards, he's been telling me how good the weekend is. Rich |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Yorkie Date: 03 Apr 04 - 12:04 PM Thanks Sally, I intended to copy that info to this thread but I'd forgotten where I'd put it. Anyone thinking of coming, please note "Too many people in a small village pub" is not joking. These weekend gatherings originally started by invitation only amongst singers and musicians associated with the Broseley Folk Club. Over the years (more than 20 years) word spread, until far too many people wanted to come and some of the original coterie stopped coming. Numbers have fluctuated a great deal in recent years but there is still, always, too many!! These weekends also led to the establishing of an excellent monthly session that offers a warm welcome to visitors but the Easter gatherings are not and can not be open to all-comers - there really isn't a lot of space. It's not that new-comers are not welcome ... but don't be offended if we tell you to sod off and find your own pub. (Ee, I can be such a miserable sod sometimes......) However: The ceilidh looks likely to happen this year - and that IS open to all-comers. (NB Parking is a bit limited. 4x4 recommended if you park in that field over the road!). I think Taffy and Co will be playing but I don't know for certain. It is also likely that Dave Hunt will be joining us again after a bit of a break (he has had other things to do every Easter for several years). It'll be just like the good old days - Baby Bumblebee anyone? Chris |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 03 Apr 04 - 08:23 AM you might find this useful... Priest Weston, Easter (and sometime in September) Too many people in a small village pub. Session/singaround that dribbles on and on all weekend plus a small ceilidh in the village hall on the Saturday evening (usually with a "scratch band" - musicians that can't get into, or have been thrown out of, the pub). No "performers"; no "organisers"; no "audience" - but if you buy Chris a pint of mild he'll let you sing. The Miners' Arms, Priest Weston. Free camping (on a very sloping field full of over-friendly sheep). E-mail yorkiebartram@telco4u.net for more details. (He drinks mild by the way). |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST,Oryx Date: 02 Apr 04 - 06:04 AM Thank you Mr Happy. Sounds Great. I'll do my best to be there! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Mr Happy Date: 02 Apr 04 - 05:58 AM oryx, there's sinarounds & sessions english/breton/irish at Priestweston. Based on Miners Arms pub [01938 561352]- open all day & half the night! Free camping on field back of pub. Starts Good Friday thru to Bank Hol Mon night, I'll be going down on Thursday to get a good pitch on the field! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Mr Happy Date: 02 Apr 04 - 05:34 AM Harvey, If the weather's warm & sunny at Priestweston, there'll likely be outdoor sessions on the camping field just behind the pub. If people do smoke-then hopefully it'll be dissipated in the fresh air. Try to pop down- it's always a fab do.free camping & food at pub is great! |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Cod Fiddler Date: 01 Apr 04 - 01:10 PM I'll be in Shrewsbury over Easter Weekend. Could you give me any more details about the Priest Weston Festival? Singaround, session (English/Irish/Anything?), gigs? Is there a program of events? Is there anything else happening nearer Shrewsbury? Yours, Rich. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: harvey andrews Date: 01 Apr 04 - 10:22 AM I'd like to drop in on these but my problem is smoking. Are these non-smoking events? If not, my asthma wins. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 01 Apr 04 - 07:49 AM It'll be The Priest Weston Festival at the Miners' Arms again over Easter. I won't be there tho' cos Schantie and I will be at Miskin. Don't forget The White Horse sesh in Clun. 2nd Weds. Does anyone remember Decameron? Dick Cadbury is a regular here and it's well worth coming just to listen to him. Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 02 Mar 04 - 12:40 PM just bumping it up to the top again! Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 01 Mar 04 - 01:02 PM There will be a session in The White Horse (The buffalo has mysteriously closed) next Wednesday (that's the 2nd Wednesday in the month) Many people are needed for this session to get it going again. Please come if you can and spread the word. Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: John J Date: 20 Feb 04 - 01:28 PM Hi Noreen, See if you can find 'The Spectater', a superb publication (although it may only be available on the web now) for all sorts of action in your area. Cheers, John |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: greg stephens Date: 19 Feb 04 - 02:39 PM Sorry, rather short notice. But there's a session tonight(Feb 19, Thursday) in Market Drayton at the Talbot. Bodes well. The Boat Band will be there plus all sorts, all welcome. |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: Noreen Date: 26 Dec 03 - 06:24 PM Or Stourport? :0) |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST Date: 22 Dec 03 - 04:40 AM Anything in Bridgnorth??? |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: the lemonade lady Date: 21 Dec 03 - 02:54 PM Significant Other person in your life. The one you spend most time with, THE one! Sal |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST Date: 19 Dec 03 - 12:31 PM ! refresh |
Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire From: GUEST Date: 19 Dec 03 - 11:37 AM Mrs Lemming... "Significant Other" what? Everyone... I know the answers to the competition ... I also know it finishes on 22 December so do the entry thing now ... Linda's calendars are wonderful... and there's the odd Bob Fox CD to give away too. Have another go Trev! Genevieve |
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