Subject: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 28 Jun 04 - 02:57 PM So what d'ya think folks? I'm sure we can put something together. Ideas please. Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: greg stephens Date: 28 Jun 04 - 02:59 PM Well my idea(might be a bit radical) would be something along the lines of specifying a weekend, gathering in licensed premises and playing and singing. And to ensure everyone has a cracking time, hiring the Boat Band as guests. |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Spot Date: 28 Jun 04 - 03:09 PM Hi Sally... Excellent idea...!! Hi Greg...also excellent idea..!! But a better one is to book Brackenrigg duo...(ermmm, as well, hee-hee!) Not that I have anything to do with B'rigg of course......!! Hope you can work summat out... Regards to all...Spot |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: My guru always said Date: 28 Jun 04 - 04:35 PM Superb idea Sal!!!! Sometime when it's not too cold or wet..... |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Emma B Date: 28 Jun 04 - 05:01 PM Excellent Sal - never been able to make the earlier one as "previous engagement" any chance of indoor camping nearby? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: alanww Date: 28 Jun 04 - 07:31 PM Yes, Sally, a brill idea - count me in! The key things for me would be:- 1 To avoid potential bankruptcy by booking no acts unless you think a ceili and/or a concert might be financially viable with locals paying too! 2 To be based at a pub or two (or preferably breweries given you have two to choose from!) where you can have at least two seperate sessions (for song and music) which do not interfering with each other. 3 To have some close-by indoor camping and hard-standing space for campers and caravans, for which you could charge a small fee, preferably with hot showers and preferably with understanding (or deaf!) neighbours if there is any late night revelry. 4 To have somewhere close-by which will do breakfasts and, if poss, late night food. 5 To avoid December (too many parties and mummers commitments) or a clash of dates with Banbury FF (Oct), Bedworth FF (Nov), Whittlesey Strawbear Fesival (Jan), Cheltenham FF (Feb) and Sidmouth Anchor Middle Bar Singers Reunion (Feb) (any others?). 6 To let it all happen, perhaps with some nominated people gently facilitating the SARs and music sessions. In other words, more or less as you did it in June but with indoor rather than outdoor camping! More strength to your arm! " ... for I am free to go abroad!" Alan |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Snuffy Date: 28 Jun 04 - 07:49 PM Alan (any others?). You mean like Travelling Song & Ale, Cookley 4-6 March, or Ruardean (mid Dec) You'd better move quick, Sal. The best dates are going fast. But I'd bust a gut to get to BC. WassaiL! V |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Zany Mouse Date: 29 Jun 04 - 08:18 AM Sounds good to me. How about something along the lines of "Dog Days" run by Admiral and Mrs Admiral? They were always fun and raised a lot of money for charity. Rhiannon |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Herga Kitty Date: 29 Jun 04 - 01:31 PM Also, since the demise of Dog Days, we haven't a similar event on the second weekend in March, any more.... Kitty |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Herga Kitty Date: 29 Jun 04 - 01:32 PM Oops, apart from the Sunday lunchtime reunion, I mean..... |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: GUEST,shantyjohn Date: 29 Jun 04 - 02:04 PM Go for it Ms Lemon:- . indoor camping . food . ale John |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: alanww Date: 01 Jul 04 - 10:47 AM Refresh ... I am sure that more people will want to show their interest in Sally's brill idea ...! "... or take again that homeward road!" Alan |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 01 Jul 04 - 12:43 PM Well said Alan, any more takers?? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 01 Jul 04 - 03:07 PM Phew, You guys really are wonderful! Well what can I say? Let's go for it. Schantieman will think I'm crazey because he helped me find my marbles the week before our June FW. Come on Schantie, we can do it again can't we? Alan you are so right about not booking any bands. No offence to those who would like to come but it complicates things so much! The PRS are SO nosey. and then demand I line their pockets! We'll have a ceilidh of course, on the Saturday night. Need something to keep us warm! So who's willing to form a Cat Scratch Band? OOOh I'm excited already. Am I mad? I sure am! Sal (EEEK) |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Schantieman Date: 01 Jul 04 - 03:29 PM Hmmm. I think Sally's taking on too much. Any other volunteers? S |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 01 Jul 04 - 06:40 PM It's ok, I can do this, it's easy. No booked bands, just a few arrangements with two pubs, the public hall for camping and the local school and leisure centre for hard standing and showers. No probs. Now what about the Cat Scratch Band? You worry too much! Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Folkiedave Date: 01 Jul 04 - 07:00 PM Not October half term - First Sheffield Festival. Dave www.collectorsfolk.co.uk |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Col K Date: 01 Jul 04 - 07:29 PM You must be mad. So am I. Count me in. Just watch clashing dates. |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 02 Jul 04 - 03:52 AM Sal, You've got my offer to help when you want it, Schantieman needn't worry, hope word soon spreads. So spread the word everyone, if you want another great weekend! More ideas anyone? M |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 02 Jul 04 - 04:31 AM Ok so date must be found. If you know of a good date now is the time to tell me. sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: GUEST,noddy Date: 02 Jul 04 - 04:50 AM try and get a few nutters from Chester as it is not far. They could do with a trip out somewhere...Care in the Community and all that. |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 07 Jul 04 - 10:57 AM Haven't got a date yet, but watch this space. Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: greg stephens Date: 07 Jul 04 - 11:02 AM I am watching the space. A date would be a very good idea. A sine qua non, one might almost say(though Latin is soon to be made illegal by New Improved Labour). |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 19 Jul 04 - 10:46 AM No date yet, but it looks as tho' it's gonna be after Christmas as we have too many things going on here before. The locals feel that January and February are quiet and we need something to cheer us all up. If I book the Public Hall for indoor camping, can I have some volunteers to man the kitchen from time to time for hot drinks etc? or do you think you can all be trusted to do your own thing in there like a hostel? Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: el ted Date: 19 Jul 04 - 10:57 AM Pray tell, where is Bishop's Castle? Ps; this post should be in red. Getting good at this computer thingy aren't I? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Mr Happy Date: 19 Jul 04 - 01:38 PM Mr Happy+his spanking new supergroup 'Senior Moments'+ other Chester chums would be up for a merry midwinter bash! |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Fliss Date: 19 Jul 04 - 02:19 PM Hi Mrs Lemon Nice to see you at Festival on Edge. Let me know when you decide a date and I will see if I can come along. Perhaps see you at Forresters Arms Broseley some Tues evening. cheers Fliss |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 22 Jul 04 - 04:04 PM Bishop's Castle is in Shropshire, half way up the welsh border, turn left off the A49 at Craven Arms. I'm off to Warwick this coming weekend, followed by a week at sidmouth then the following weekend at Dartmoor. I shall then put some energy into this winter bash. Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Folkiedave Date: 22 Jul 04 - 07:32 PM Good for you.....there is little on in winter apart from Cheltenham. Try and catch me at Warwick (Sheffield City) or Sidmouth (Giants) for a few words. Best regards, folkiedave |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Emma B Date: 22 Jul 04 - 07:34 PM Can't do a scratch band but am a whizz in a kitchen (trained by The Singing Chef himself)- count me in (dates permitting) |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 23 Jul 04 - 05:54 AM Emma B, Hi. Sal's got my offer of help for before & during the Winter Festival. I'll be there in the kitchen with you too, OK? M |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Abuwood Date: 23 Jul 04 - 01:54 PM We need more winter festivlas, great idea Sal what date??? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Mr Happy Date: 21 Oct 04 - 08:55 PM Refresh. Echoing Abuwood: 'We need more winter festivlas, great idea Sal what date??? ' |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: GUEST Date: 22 Oct 04 - 06:00 AM Isn't Bishop's Castle snowbound in Jan/Feb? :0) Seems to be enough interest, Sal- how you feeling about it now? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: GUEST,Noreen Date: 22 Oct 04 - 06:09 AM oops- that last was from me, at work. Noreen |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 22 Oct 04 - 08:42 AM I think it looks as tho' I'm going to have to do some work and get this organised. Thanks everyone. Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: mandotim Date: 22 Oct 04 - 02:09 PM Count me in; I can cook a bit too! January would be good for me, and probably webfolk as well. |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Abuwood Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:42 AM Work Noreen???? I thought you were needed at home? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Chris Green Date: 26 Oct 04 - 11:49 AM Mandotim certainly can cook! I have happy, burpy memories of chicken fajitas at Wheaton Aston earlier this year! It occurred to me that he and webfolk should really be performing as the Flying Fajita Brothers! :) |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Fliss Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:26 PM Hi Sal Im still interested in winter festival. Be nice to do something in January. Might have some turkey left over to bring!!!! :)) Dave Hunt & coalbrookdale session lot (now at Black Swan) do something musiky after christmas at a YH on Wenlock Edge. Hi Noreen... we have cut down the Forester sing & music to once a fortnight. Ann & Dave know which Tuesdays. It wasnt tonight if that helps. If the Boat floods we will be at Foresters Thursday for the Irish music. Lot of water at Atcham and Buildwas stretch of the Severn today when I drove over to Shrewsbury. fliss xx |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: el_punkoid_nouveau Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:42 PM Mmmmm... January eh? Nothing in our festival calendar for that month... Got a firm date yet? epn |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: alanww Date: 28 Oct 04 - 12:19 PM How are you getting on, Sally? As el punkiod nouveauu says, "[there is] nothing in our festival calendar for that month... " Well, I hope you won't pick a date which clashes with:- * Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival, which is on 7/8/9 Jan. * The all-day singaround at The Ram at Firle in Sussex on Sat 15 Jan. * Helmsley Song & Ale on 28/29/30 Jan (but that is in North Yorkshire, so possibly there won't be a huge overlap?) * Mudcat's very own Loughstock III at Portaferry in Northern Ireland on 4/5/6 Feb - it even has its own website. * Cheltenham Folk Festival, which is on 11/12/13 Feb. * The Middle Bar Singers Reunion at Sidmouth on 18/19/20 Feb. Maybe the winter is a bit busier than at first sight! But I still think there is plenty or room for a Bishop's Castle Folk Day/Weekend! Good luck! "For I am free ...!" Alan |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Fliss Date: 28 Oct 04 - 12:28 PM Didnt realise winter was so busy. THought all good folkies went into hibernation! :)) |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Mr Happy Date: 07 Nov 04 - 05:48 AM Well it's only 9 weeks til January 2005, any more news yet? |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 09 Nov 04 - 10:39 AM The new landlord/lady of the Three Tuns is asking her 'locals' what they think and will get back to me. If we can't have the bar for a sesh then we can definitely have the function room and they'll put a bar in there. That would be ok for a tunes sesh but I need to find a place for the singing. Hardstanding shouldn't be a prob for the camper vans near the public loos, but I have to persuade the public hall key holder that it's safe to have 'campers' in the hall over night. They've not experienced anything like that before. We are in the back of beyond you know! Don't go away now. |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Fliss Date: 09 Nov 04 - 03:09 PM Got me a van.... shares with my mum who is disabled.. so I can get her to appointments.... and I can go camping in it. So do hope I will be able to make the WInter Festival. Think I may need thermal undies. fliss xx |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: the lemonade lady Date: 13 Nov 04 - 12:47 PM Right... The 3 Tuns Inn (famous pub with it's own brewery) says we can use both the bar (for music session) and their function room (with bar also)for a singaround and indoor camping! Would that work? I suppose if we cram all the 'bedding' to one end during the day we can let rip with the songsters. I'm hoping we can get food there. They're heavily into all types of music, this new land lord and lady. So now for dates. AlanWW?, you had a few. Anyone want to comment upon these and then choose one for us? asap please cos we have to get moving on this. * Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival, which is on 7/8/9 Jan. * The all-day singaround at The Ram at Firle in Sussex on Sat 15 Jan. * Helmsley Song & Ale on 28/29/30 Jan (but that is in North Yorkshire, so possibly there won't be a huge overlap?) * Mudcat's very own Loughstock III at Portaferry in Northern Ireland on 4/5/6 Feb - it even has its own website. * Cheltenham Folk Festival, which is on 11/12/13 Feb. * The Middle Bar Singers Reunion at Sidmouth on 18/19/20 Feb. 8-) Sal |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Fliss Date: 13 Nov 04 - 04:09 PM Hi Sally Im easy, not going to any of those. So any time in Jan, early feb will do. May be away at half term... or still doing my schemes of work! Sounds good. Was at the session Jon ran at the 3 tuns last year... didnt make this years festival. Also been there to watch local Morris side some years ago when my friends daughters were in the ladies side. Will be nice to have something to look forward to after Christmas. Cheers Fliss |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Zany Mouse Date: 13 Nov 04 - 05:33 PM My only memory of the Straw Bear Festival was that it was bl**dy freezing! That may be because it is in the Fens though, rather than the time of year. As an ex-resident of Doddington in the Fens, and a regular diver at an inland site near Whittlesea, I found it a cold and windy place even in August. Rhiannon (with apologies to Fenophile Hovering Bob) |
Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '. From: Snuffy Date: 13 Nov 04 - 06:45 PM Sal, You may be better off with a January date - they are all a long way away and will probably only attract a tiny minority of possibles (Helmsley is invite only anyway), whereas the February ones are more likely to tempt your punters away - I shall be at Sidmouth and Cheltenham, and know several will be at Portaferry. WassaiL! V |
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