Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: R. Padgett
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 12:56 PM

The most important fringe event is that in the Tap and Spile, followed closely by the Endeavour

Many Catters attend from all over UK, one of best singarounds in UK for English based song (also Aussies abound) and usual visits from booked guests looking for a good sing!

The Tap normally has Harrogate persons Roy Hardacre and Ray Black and umpteen other musicians; tends to be English melodeons, fiddles and guitars and concertinas whistles etc

The room on the right is infamous; has been inplace 10 years + as a singing venue mainly trad ish unacompanied but not solely. Instituted by me (Ray Padgett + John Booker and Judy Knight aka Lady Alfraeda) Jude now officiates as Mc largely. Landlord/lady Peter and Cherry Fleming very folk friendly and a normal venue for live music year round.

Jim McDonald, Brid Widder, The Ducks to name a few Catters usually around somwhere ~ need some Catters badges (see Saltburn thread also)

Also Hull contingent tend to frequent Endeavour Landlord/Lady Big John and Rose folkies before they took the pub. I have been told they may be leaving for warmer climes sometime ~ Les and Maggie Catters found there normally

These pubs are likely to be heaving due to the loss of the Plough back yard!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: Tig
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 12:33 PM

We are intending being there for the second half of the week - never been brave enough/could afford the full one.

Anybody wishing Mudcat badges etc please PM me (The Badger forgets to check his) early so that we can bring them with us. We don't bring the stall but may well have the *small* selection of other badges/scrolls with us.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: buttonbox
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 11:37 AM

lead musicians sessions every day at conservative club bar, Fishermans rowing club, Middle Earth and Fleece .Each session has diferent leader on different days giving veriety e.g. George Garside does his easy going 'well known tunes at a steady pace' sessions in the midle earth on tues & thurs , other sessions   are generaly faster but usualy none are over fast.Led sessions lunch time 1-3pm   and teatime 5 -7pm

informal - Elsinore every evening musicians session which has been going for years.plus several others.All led sesions in programme
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Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 10:26 AM

Which are the best pubs for the various sessions, official and un-official (non-programmed) bearing in mind the Sam Smiths issues?
Thanks

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: buttonbox
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 10:11 AM

plenty of childrens stuff depending on age /ability & interests ,including workshops and usually a childrens orchestra & yes children can be left at these events and most enjoy geting shut of parents! Programmes can be ordered by post & will have full info
bb

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: LesB
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 09:15 AM

Hi Manitas,
bored watching sword dancing? surely not. I might get to the sword workshop, a bit of a timetable clash earlier on, this year the N/W workshop & the Rapper workshop clash, (they usually follow each other).
We bite the bullet & buy a season ticket, so we can camp at Stakesby School. The performers /dance sides usually camp at the Community College, but this year there is no camping there, so they will be camping at Eskdale School.
There seems to be a lot of stuff for kids, (I don't know the details never having had any myself), Keef's Kids Club shuld not be missed, just because it's Keith Donnely.
Cheers
Les (a Southport Sword)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 08:12 AM

What's the children's side of the festival (if any) like? Can children be left at events or must an adult be present? I don't want to have to drag Limpit around with me all day, she's 9 and quite well-behaved but is going to get really bored watching me sword dancing.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: Susan of DT
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 08:10 AM

Dick Greenhaus and I will be there.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: Splott Man
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 07:36 AM

I'll be there as usual with Pat Spoons working in the creche. Watch out for lots of small* farm animals in the Friday parade (*and possibly weird if the Ducklings have anything to do with it).

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 07:11 AM

Hi Buttonbox ....... just to reiterate Stoupes Cross are NOT taking tents or touring caravans and Whitby Holiday Park are NOT taking tents. Info correct as at this last weekend

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: buttonbox
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 06:57 AM

There is a festival campsite for season ticket holders only and several commercial campites in area but not within walking distance other than possibly Stoop Cross, Whitby Holiday Village (ex Haven) Sandsend (?caravans only) .some illicit (but every year) camping in small tents in Whitby Abbey carpark)
Other sites possibly cycleable from if fit as very hilly!
If you have a non drinking driver available drive in & park up for the day - free parking not easy but public carparks probably won't be full at 9am!

tourist information should be able to provide list of campsites

Arguably the best festival of the lot, I have been going every year for about 25 years

festival info at [e-mail]




see you there
BB

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 06:52 AM

Thanks, any more campsite recommendations please?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 06:45 AM

Camping will be at a premium this year, Stoupes Cross the nearest site to town is NOT taking any tents or touring caravans and Whitby Holidat Park the adjoining one is not taking tents. Ali, call me tonight I might be able to get you a room (no promises)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 06:44 AM

I'll be there along with young Limpit. I'm going as a member of East Saxon Sword.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: Rasener
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 05:58 AM

I wish I could afford it. I would be there like a shot.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: Alio
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 05:40 AM

We can't go unless we can find somewhere to stay for a couple of nights - unlikely probably!! A shame, cos we missed it last year.

Ali

Subject: Whitby Folk Week Aug 20 2005
From: GUEST,Help
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 05:23 AM

Anyone out there going?

Where are the best places for camping please?