New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton

Subject: New festival in Devon (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 04:36 PM

Watch this space, but a new festival is about to be sprung in Dulverton, Somerset (or is it Devon?), organised partly by the local council in association with the duo of Gill Tolfrey (she of Witches of Elswick fame) and Maurice Condie (Newcastle guitarist extraordinaire).

Funding is already sorted and there will be four headline acts in concert, with a large proportion of the time planned for sessions. Maurice and Gill will be one of the four acts of course, and I understand that negotiations are underway to secure my favourite English male trad singer, JC (actually there are two, both my favourites sharing the same initials, but one is significantly older than the other; here we are talking about the younger one, not Johnny Collins). I don't know the full lineup yet, but will in a few days, and then I'll set up a festival website. Oh, I'll be there too.

Being young and brave, the dates for the new festival are 27-29 July. So, if Cambridge FF is too large an insufficiently participative for you, or Warwick not your cup of tea (lovely festival though it is, I admit), then Dulverton could be the solution for you, clotted cream teas and all.

More anon.

Subject: RE: New festival in Devon (UK) - Dulverton
From: greg stephens
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 04:42 PM

Well, if they want a good old Exmoor boy, I'd be avilable with the Boat Band would be available. That wouldn't half take me back to my childhood.

Subject: RE: New festival in Devon (UK) - Dulverton
From: Hawker
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 04:51 AM

Down here, in the South West of England, the Postal service are a little slow on the uptake of where a place is, I, for instance live in Whitstone, which is definately over the border in Cornwall, however, my postal address is Holsworthy Devon. I suspect that this is the case with Dulverton, that it may well be the postal address Dulverton Devon rather than the actual physical address. An easy mistake to make and George, I suspect not your fault, Thanks for letting us know its happening anyway! I am looking forward to meeting you at Miskin.
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: New festival in Devon (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 06:01 AM

I think the county confusion arrises when an address is not in the same county as the post office sorting office that sorts its letters. The post office tell people that their address is the county where the sorting office is, but many people refuse to comply.

Subject: RE: New festival in Devon (UK) - Dulverton
From: greg stephens
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 06:02 AM

Don't worry george. I just played up on Whixhall Moss and nobody knows if that is in Wales or England

Subject: RE: New festival in Devon (UK) - Dulverton
From: Splott Man
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 06:43 AM

Neither want it!

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: old girl 1
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 10:32 AM

Let us have more updates soon please    Rose

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 04:40 AM

I have put up a website for the festival - www.dulvertonff.co.uk. It's still under construction, but bookmark it and return in a few days.

Booked guests so far: Jim Causley, Maurice Condie & (Magic) Gill Tolfrey, Liz Law & Terry Conway, George Papavgeris.

There will be two concerts, beginning at 8pm, on Friday and Saturday, and a shorter lunchtime concert on the Sunday. There will also be workshops on Saturday at 2pm and 4pm, pub sessions from mid-morning till whenever, folkie sports (I put myself down for throwing the bodhran, but with a 12-str guitar will have to excuse myself from the guitar-stringing race).

More anon.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 04:59 AM

I think the county confusion arrises when an address is not in the same county as the post office sorting office that sorts its letters. The post office tell people that their address is the county where the sorting office is, but many people refuse to comply.

Yes, it's important to realise that the postal address of a place does not always tell you the county it's in for that reason. I've had many arguments about which county a place is in for that reason :-)

But it seems Dulverton is in Somerset, and a quick glance seems to indicate it has a Taunton postcode, which of course would also be in Somerset, so it doesn't seem to be an issue in this case.

The festival sounds good though George - must see what we've got on around that time. I need to start filling in the gaps between the fests I'm definitely going to... :-)

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Moses
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 06:56 AM

If it hadn't been the Warwick weekend..... sigh

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Mr Red
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 07:36 AM

I will put it on my website in a day or two. I will be at Warwick.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Mr Red
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 07:40 AM

I always remember being moved from Staffordshire to West Midlands when the cartographers smudged the map, and it was not a case of dragging and screaming - I never used the WMids appelation.

Mind you - the weather was far worse in WMids.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 08:09 AM

Don't worry, Mr Red, you are still in Staffs, whatever the bureaucrats say. The 'new' counties created in the 1970s and later are only administrative counties, and the original geographical counties remain the same.

So, for example, Manchester, Liverpool, Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness are still in Lancashire, whatever the town hall jobsworths may tell you :-)

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 09:39 AM

Many thanks for your post-editing George, but it does make for confusing reading, especially as this thread hasn't been marked up clearly as a Permathread. Has the concept of marking 'Permathread' gone by the wayside? If it has, us mere 'posters' might never know if a thread has been edited. Not complaining, just concerned.

New Fest looks good by the way, but Warwick is calling I'm afraid!

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:06 AM

I like George's ideas for 'folkie sports'. I remember a well known pastime as a student during rag week was the traditional 'putting a piano through a hoop' which involved breaking a piano into pieces small enough to go through a small hoop. The winning team was the one that did it in the fastest time. I can't remember where we got all the pianos from, but I don't think it was Boosey & Hawkes :-)

Maybe we could have some other ideas for such sports, that could be done at Dulverton. We've had bodhran throwing and guitar stringing suggested by George.

How about a shakey eggs and spoons race? You have to play the spoons in one hand and shake the egg in the other, and keep time while running. Or even when standing still.

Or a Child ballad endurance test? A singer sings the longest Child ballads he can find, one after the other, and the last member of the audience to stay awake wins.

Any other ideas folks?

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: greg stephens
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:13 AM

Well, my shaky egg competion would involve as many shaky eggs as possible, a flat surface and the competotrs clutching sledge hammers or driving steam rollers, as available. To make taking aim easy, the eggs could be put in clutches in bodhrans.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Scrump
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:23 AM

LOL greg :-)

How about the underwater banjo playing contest? Whoever plays their banjo underwater longest without coming up for air wins. (Speaking as a banjo player myself :-))

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 10:38 AM

Sorry - the folkie sports ideas were not mine, but the organisers'; I am just reporting them, and cannot claim any kudos.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 05:17 AM

Sack[butt] race?

Three-legged morris dancing?

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 05:45 AM

Who's three legged Morris?...not met him yet

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 06:56 AM

For a minute I thought this thead was about this Exmoor Folk Festival

but I see it's an even newer venture. Very Well Done Gillian n Maurice (are you from the Isle of Man then Maurice?) and hope you have a top time too George and Jim and all.

We'll be down that way in Auguest for Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Bideford - three more excellent Devon Fests - way to go Devon!

Tom

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 04:54 AM

The website is updated, you can now order tickets (excellent value) and check out the local accomodation web links. I addition, the guest list is augmented; it now includes 3 Mudcatters. The full list is Jim Causley / Maurice Condie & Gillian Tolfrey / George Papavgeris / Liz Law & Terry Conway / Julian Sutton & Tom Oakes / Steve Last & Christine Connolley.

Also, on the Saturday there is also the Dulverton Fete taking place, with dog show, flower & produce show (and produce auction later), inter-pub tug-o'-war and *very special* a boving competition. I am not sure what the last one is, but I suspect it does not involve cows. Any educated or original guesses, or even explanations, welcome.

Here is the website again: Dulverton FF website.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Dazbo
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 05:45 AM

"I remember a well known pastime as a student during rag week was the traditional 'putting a piano through a hoop' which involved breaking a piano into pieces small enough to go through a small hoop. The winning team was the one that did it in the fastest time. I can't remember where we got all the pianos from, but I don't think it was Boosey & Hawkes :-)"

It's when the many, many houses that had pianos got rid of them and replaced them with TVs. There was such a glut in pianos that no-one wanted they were given to students to entertain themselves with (and obviously playing them was way too boring!)

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 05:59 AM

I wondered if 'boving' could be something they get up to in Bovey, and apparently marbles (the little round ones, not the Elgin ones) were a feature of Bovey's past, so my guess is it's a game of marbles.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:06 AM

I believe 'Boving' is a shortened form of 'Bovril Drinking'. The person who drinks a gallon of hot Bovril in the shortest time being declared the winner :-)

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Scrump
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:42 AM

I forgot to add: the activity of 'boving' was commemorated in that old song with the chorus:

A-boving, a-boving, since boving's been my ru-i-in
I'll go no more a boving with you, fair maid

...I'll get me coat.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Mr Red
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:55 AM

Give us a post code and I will put a map link on my site.........

meanwhile I see Tiverton Railway St is 11.8 miles away. Mind you I think Tiverton Railway Station is 11 miles from everywhere. Or is that Tiverton Parkway?

Multimap

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 08:03 AM

TA22, Mr Red - thanks

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 09:39 AM

Bus number 307 from Taunton station Mondays to Saturdays (go down below the bridge and cross the road) at 08.58, 10.58, 12.58, 14.58, 17.28, and 20.00 (it says this one is 'Time at South Side Stop A - I think that might mean you leave the station by the back entrance where the car park is).
Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a bus back on Sunday.

Further information: Traveline 0870 608 2 608

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: old girl 1
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 04:37 PM

Loved your set at Crediton. Hope to see you at Dulverton

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST,dave fawlty
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 05:56 AM

Hi George.The site is great Cheers!Boving is actually a compeition where the Red deer stags roar is imitated!I kid you not!Looking forward to meeting you
Dave

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Mar 07 - 05:35 AM

feresh, as jOhn would say

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Mar 07 - 01:11 PM

Initial programme is now up on the website. Bodhran throwing is ON!
Also - booking details and downloadable booking form.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 17 May 07 - 06:10 AM

feresh(as jOhn would say)

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Jul 07 - 04:17 AM

Getting close now...

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 06:36 AM

Only 11 days to go...

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 26 Jul 07 - 09:24 AM

tomorrer

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Singing Referee
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 05:02 AM

Yesterday!

T'was great!

Loverly place, friendly people, great music, didn't rain too much.

Made loads of new friends.

Thanks Dave, Maurice and Gillian, the people of Dulverton (and around) and the other artists.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Moses
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 06:15 AM

I second that. A really friendly, laid-back festival.

My thanks also, to all the organisers. I know you all put in a lot of hard work as it all seemed to go so smoothly. I hope this is the start of many more festivals.

And from me a special thanks to Papa-G (aka George Papavgeris) who has lent his considerable skills to running the website and nudging me away from other activities to join you all in this very enjoyable weekend.

Christine

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 02:36 AM

A great time was had indeed; and Moses & the Ref did themselves a few favours in the main concert and in the singarounds. Tom Oakes & Julian Sutton were smashing, and Jim Causley effortlessly smooth as always - and very generous too, he asked me up during his concert set, to do "Traitor's Love" and "Friends Like These" together ("Traitor" is going to be in his new album, due for release in a couple of months).

Great weekend, can't wait for next year's.

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: JulieF
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 03:50 AM

Made it back to Sheffield - late last night. I had a wonderfultime and so did everyone else I talked to. Loved all the music but I think I need to build up my stamina for next year.

Great to meet you all.

J

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: GUEST,Nessie
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 06:33 AM

What a smashing little fledgling festival! Super place & people, and good to have so much local support. Looking forward to the pickled egg & spoon race next year Gillian..
Vanessa
(Did you get the pop-up tent back in it's bag Julie?!)

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: JulieF
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 07:01 AM

Yep Tent went back in the bag with only a slight struggle and I think i managed to keep all the slugs out.

I've just put my photos on flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10764641@N03/

I think you should be able to get at them as I made them all public but I haven't tried that site before.   If not they are on Facebook if anyone wantsto be friends.   The outdoor ones are ok but the camera is not brilliant for inside so very few concert piccies.

J

Subject: RE: New festival in Somerset (UK) - Dulverton
From: Singing Referee
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 03:45 AM

JulieF's photos