03 Jan 08 - 10:21 AM (#2227429) Subject: Cheltenham anyone? From: Fidjit I'll be over for this years Cheltenham Folk Festival. 15th. to 17th Febuary. Hope to see some of you. I'll probably be wearing one of my many disguises Chas |
03 Jan 08 - 11:50 AM (#2227512) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Sue the Borderer Hope to see you there, Chas. Anyone else coming? Want to sing at Cheltenham FF? Once again I've persuaded the festival to ensure that there is somewhere where people can sing during the day. They've agreed we can use the YMCA Chapel, so I've said I'll run 'singarounds' from 11-3.30 on the Saturday and 12-3 on the Sunday. (The room will be open longer than this but outside of those times you'd be wise to turn up with a couple of friends or you might end up singing to yourself!) I've been told that entry will be free (and not just restricted to day/weekend ticket holders) I'll confirm the details and times once I've seen what it actually says in the programme! Do come along. On Friday and Saturday evening there's Derek and Mary's sing in the Bell Inn. Also free and well worth going to. |
03 Jan 08 - 03:54 PM (#2227702) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: My guru always said Hopefully will be able to get along Sue, very good news about the YMCA Chapel Sings, well done!! |
03 Jan 08 - 04:01 PM (#2227708) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Big Al Whittle Anybody good on? |
03 Jan 08 - 05:55 PM (#2227809) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Sue the Borderer Thanks, Hils. Be great to see you there. Hope there'll be plenty more besides. weelittledrummer - I suppose it depends what you like! They are headlining Show of Hands, Brass Monkey and Threee Magpies but there's quite a list. You can download a brochure from www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk (Sorry, one day I'll manage blue clickies) The two things which most appeal to me are Jo Freya's Lal Project (singing songs of the late Lal Waterson) and 'Down the Lawson Track' with songs/music/readings from the Australian Outback (Martyn Wyndham-Read, Shirley Collins and Pip Barnes Sue |
04 Jan 08 - 11:26 AM (#2228298) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Fidjit Cheltenham Here you go Sue and wld. I'll be at the dances and sessions And as much else as I can. I usually OD when I come over for my Folk Music/Song injections. Be good to see you Sue and Hils. Take care til then. Chas |
04 Jan 08 - 11:31 AM (#2228305) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Scooby Doo Is There camping or something else like B and Breakfast near by. Scooby. |
04 Jan 08 - 01:02 PM (#2228374) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Seaking I'm thinking about it, dependent on cicumstances at the time. What's the indoor camping like anyone please ? Chris |
04 Jan 08 - 02:38 PM (#2228438) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Big Al Whittle any chance of doing a floorspot? Who would one have to see? al |
04 Jan 08 - 05:13 PM (#2228565) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Big Al Whittle Is Steve of Show of hands doing gigs now? |
07 Jan 08 - 10:01 AM (#2230299) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Fidjit Not a lot of you then. Perhaps this has put you off. More Scratches on the Surface Chas |
07 Jan 08 - 10:51 AM (#2230338) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Schantieman I'll come unless I'm sailing at the time :-) Steve |
09 Jan 08 - 06:12 PM (#2232524) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: GUEST Does anyone know where the indoor camping is and what it's like? |
09 Jan 08 - 06:20 PM (#2232530) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Big Al Whittle Theres a nice campsite with electric hook ups and a nice motel on the outside of Cheltenham, just at the side of the M5 turn off. You can get a bus outside the camp gates, straight to the venue. Cheltenham has lots of nice restaurants. I went to the guitar festival a few months ago. The venue is disabled friendly. |
10 Jan 08 - 05:12 PM (#2233367) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Seaking Guest 6:12 Maybe we need the password ? |
10 Jan 08 - 05:46 PM (#2233392) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Richard Bridge Can you get a bus back to the campsite, armed with two guitars, a bodhran, a mandolin; and three sheets to the wind, after the pubs throw out? |
10 Jan 08 - 06:02 PM (#2233402) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: the lemonade lady I'm hoping to be there. Sal |
17 Jan 08 - 01:22 PM (#2238571) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Merek'n'Dary Hello everyone We will be running our usual song and music session from 8.00 at the Bell Inn, Bath Road, which is close to the Town Hall, on Friday and Saturday nights. Hope to see you there! Merek'n'Dary |
17 Jan 08 - 02:18 PM (#2238624) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Folkiedave There will be a book stall selling solely previously cherished books at rock-bottom prices. Next to the bar as it happens. Looking forward to it. And in the absence of anyone else doing it I am happy to keep a mudcat attendance record and post it after the festival. Dave |
17 Jan 08 - 02:31 PM (#2238634) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Schantieman If I do come (and my sailing trip is looking less likely by the day) anyone have any idea where i can stay, at this short notice? S'pose that motel is a poss...... Steve |
18 Jan 08 - 03:20 AM (#2239026) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Tradsinger I'll be there. After all, I do live there! Tradsinger |
25 Jan 08 - 09:24 PM (#2245100) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: the lemonade lady how interesting sal |
26 Jan 08 - 11:27 AM (#2245386) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Fidjit Dave I'll be wearing my Mudcat badge. Chas |
26 Jan 08 - 11:47 AM (#2245400) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Folkiedave I'll be the only bookseller!! Dave |
09 Feb 08 - 02:52 PM (#2257884) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: the lemonade lady this is the one i said yes in s |
11 Feb 08 - 05:35 PM (#2259842) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: Sue the Borderer Two Cheltenham threads - that's confusing. This one has more information (including several unanswered questions which I hope people managed to sort out). I haven't seen the printed programme yet but supposedly the times I originally gave for the Singarounds in the YMCA Chapel in Vittoria Walk are correct (Sat 11.00-3.30 and Sun 12-3). The Chapel will actually be available for people to sing for most of the day (probably Sat 11-6 and Sun 11.30-4 but check times in the programme) The Singarounds in the Chapel are FREE - as are Derek and Mary's evening song and music sessions in the Bell. Not long now. Sue |
12 Feb 08 - 08:15 AM (#2260261) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: the lemonade lady Friday is the day, to travel along the highway, Down to good old Chelters. And when you arrive, You won't find a dive, It's grand with its ..... you can fill in the last line S |
15 Feb 08 - 06:53 AM (#2262919) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: GUEST,SwindonviaEnfieldPete Yipeee!!! On my way! Half-term and 2.5 days of bliss (not Tom!) See you All there. Pete |
15 Feb 08 - 04:54 PM (#2263433) Subject: RE: Cheltenham anyone? From: GUEST, Tom Bliss Hee, my ears must have been burning :-) Have a great festival all - sadly I won't be there this year, but I am - as it happens - playing the Cheltenham Club NEXT Friday - that's the week after the festival. (22nd) Please spread the word - and I'll hope to see some of you there (new songs and stuff too) Tom (and Shammick on the Sat 23rd and the Alcester Sleepover on Sunday 24th too, of course)! |