Middlewich 2005

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: webfolk
Date: 20 Jun 05 - 03:45 PM

Mr Happy, all that paraphinalia and no sign of a parafin lamp, bum bum bum bum, esso blue
geoff - bit on the side

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 20 Jun 05 - 10:07 AM

And a good time was had by all!!!!!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Mr Happy
Date: 17 Jun 05 - 06:59 AM

Now halfway through packing car with all camping paraphinalia, hope to be on way 2pmish.

Yippeee!!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: greg stephens
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 07:54 PM

The Boat Band's Saturday morning NW Tune workshop is cancelled(we wont be back from Joe Scurfield's funeral), and will now happen at 11.30AM Sunday, in the marquee in the garden of the cheshire Cheese

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 09:08 AM

If I had a haversack.
I'd haversack in the morning,
I'd haversack in the evening
All over the land....

(To be sung to the tune of another)


Mrs Roberts
Nee Trellis

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 07:25 AM

We'll be coming via Mornington Crescent of course. Samantha will be in attendance this evening too. She's requested that I give her crisps and liquor out in the beer garden.

I'm looking forward to the Salt Town Poets singing one song to the tune of none-other.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 07:07 AM

Well Mr Lumpi!!!
Thought you'd gone to the Great Folk Festival in the Sky. Will you and Mrs Trellis be coming Via Cheddar Gorge or Mornington Crescent?
it's quite possible that Andrea Roseco will be sining one song to the tune of another tonight at the Salty Toon Posties.
If i had an Haversack i'd be packing my butties for a fun filled weekend of? sorry I forgotten what i was talking about, well must off and water the Giraffe
Josher

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Lumpi
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 06:31 AM

Well hello everybody. Thought I'd check back on the thread I'd started all those years ago! Well, it is looking good isn't it - lots of bands, lots of boats & lots of people. I'm off now to pack my haversack with posh food (not egg and chips), pick up my friend Mrs Trellis, and head up the road to Middlewich. Oh yes. Need to get there early to be at the Boar's Head tonight for Middlewich Open Mic with the lengendary Salty Toon Posties and their friend Andrea Roseco.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts, Salt Town Poets
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 04:36 AM

Without wishing to be a bore, can I just mention that tonight's (Wednesday's) Open Mike Night session at the Boar's Head will, we hope, also feature ANN ENGLISH, who is one of the supports for Eddi Reader at the festival.
And now I shall leave you in peace.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Chris Green
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 01:36 PM

I'm running a guitar workshop on open tunings at some point if anyone's interested. Don't know when yet, but I'm hoping it'll be in the programme!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Joey
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 09:45 AM

As far as I know, there are varying food stalls that vary in cost and type of food from your everyday burger van type to paninis, jacket potatoes etc . Will update further as soon as I know more.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts, Salt Town Poets
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 04:39 AM

Vixen, and Guest of 1st June: There are loads of workshops including Northwest Fiddle Tunes (Boat Band), Talk, Write & Sing (Jez Lowe),Singing (Witches Of Elswick), PA for Beginners (Sean Taylor).
Details are in the Event Guide.
As for food, I don't know the details for this year, but there are always good food stalls at the festival, including vegetarian options.
Perhaps someone from M-FAB can post details?

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 05 Jun 05 - 05:16 PM

Hi Angela, You can get a programme from the main box office and also from other venues around the town ( I think Kings Lock Chandlery are having some ). Main box office will be located on Market Field on Civic Way.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: AggieD
Date: 05 Jun 05 - 11:03 AM

Everything falling into place now, our boat has been moved to near Fradley & we look forward to having a good cruise 'the long way round' via the Staffs & Worcs, then onto my favourite canal, the Shroppie.

Can anyone inform me where the main site will be & is there an info/ticket office to get a full programme?

Cheers

Angela

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Vixen
Date: 02 Jun 05 - 08:09 AM

And I'm curious about workshops and suchlike...

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 01 Jun 05 - 05:58 PM

Are there going to be stalls etc that sell food ( not pub grub ) and do you know if there are a couple of vegi options?

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Joey
Date: 31 May 05 - 08:44 AM

Not long to go now.....about 17 days by my reckoning.....and can't come soon enough for me!!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 29 May 05 - 07:08 PM

*r*

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 27 May 05 - 09:19 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Joey
Date: 25 May 05 - 06:27 PM

Ticket Sales Update: Family Mahone are nearly sold out - only approx 20 left!! Book quickly to avoid disappointment....

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 25 May 05 - 06:22 PM

Dave. Thankyou for your explanation - sounds a very apt award.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts, Salt Town Poets
Date: 24 May 05 - 11:33 AM

John Brunker was one of my school teachers at a small Cheshire country school in the late 50s/early 60s. He was a master storyteller and could keep us spellbound for hours with old Welsh folk tales such as the Story Of Gelert's Grave.
He instilled in me a love of words and of stories and I thought that it was fitting that the Salt Town Poets should pay tribute to him in this way. After all, without John and thousands like him in the teaching profession, our lives would be the poorer.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 24 May 05 - 02:47 AM

Sorry to be ignorant - but who was John Brunker?

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 23 May 05 - 05:34 AM

The John Brunker Trophy a very prestigious Award indeed

Josher

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Dave Roberts, Salt Town Poets
Date: 22 May 05 - 03:42 PM

Re: Guest of 20/05 2.42AM,

Mr Roscoe did indeed win an award last year; he was the first ever recipient of the Salt Town Poets' John Brunker Trophy.
And, as no-one is allowed to win the trophy twice, we've asked Mr R to join us in judging the second competition. All will be revealed at the Open Mike Night at the Boar's Head on Friday 17th.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 22 May 05 - 09:24 AM

Just bought my event guide - looks v. impresive.....really looking forward to the festival - not long now...

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 20 May 05 - 06:52 AM

I've also heard Andy's making an appearance at Nantwich with the World renowned Salt Town Poets, I Know he will deem this a great honour, I hope it doesn't go to his head

re reschduling: The Event Guide is about to go on sale either from the box office or at pubs around Middlewich Cost £1-50

Josher

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: greg stephens
Date: 20 May 05 - 03:32 AM

I was recommendin the Old Rope String Band/Boat Band gig at King's Lock(Sun _M) in an earlier post. Some rescheduling is going on, so I dont think that is happening now.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 20 May 05 - 02:42 AM

I have heard Andy before - he's good - won an award last year I believe..

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Bert Davrose
Date: 19 May 05 - 10:43 AM

And while the rumour mill is still grinding. I hear rumours that the said Andy Roscoe is also down for an appearance with the SAlt Town Poets at Nantwich Folk & Roots Festival in August.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 19 May 05 - 07:24 AM

Hi Guest
It's not a rumour yes Andy will be appearing at the Festival and yes he has been given his own gig at the Narrowboat on Saturday.He will also be appearing at the Salt Town Poets open mike on Friday at the Boars Head along with a load more talented people, I include the poets in the talented people,as well as hosting the Saturday afternoon gig as stated. Yes the Master of the long song is back!!!
Josher

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 19 May 05 - 07:06 AM

Hello
There is a nasty rumour going about that Andy Roscoe, the master of the long song, is appearing again at the festival, the rumour goes like this, he's hosting the Bob Fox, Benny Graham gig at the Boars Head on Saturday afternoon and then appearing at the Narrowboat pub on Saturday at 9-30pm. can anybody confirm or deny this? a denial would be favourite but if it's true well!!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,ROB
Date: 19 May 05 - 05:01 AM

Yes Taggart and Wright will definetly be there keep your eyes open and be warned they take no prisoners.
Oh yes and they sing beatifully.

www. sky-web.net/taggartandwright/

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Joey
Date: 18 May 05 - 06:29 AM

Newly confirmed - rope making demonstration - come and have a go at making rope the old fashioned way!!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: greg stephens
Date: 17 May 05 - 03:58 PM

Vixen: I would be delighted to meet you, though not on my boat (I just sold it). Come and seee the Boat Band and the Old Rope String Band on Sunday afternoon( I think), and say hello. We are on outside the Kings Lock( a pub by the eponymous lock).
In order to retain my anonymity, I too do not post under my real name(which is actually Greg Stephens, but dont tell anybody). And in 15 years living on the good old "William Wale", we never once painted the name on the outside, in flagrant contravention of BWB regulations (through idleness rather than secrecy, though).

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Vixen
Date: 17 May 05 - 03:02 PM

Actually, I believe the likelihood of anything truly malicious is very very slim, but it's better, in my risk-averse book, to be cautious. A more likely event, I suspect, is the sudden arrival of a bunch of rowdy and hitherto unknown musicians on your deck at an inconvenient moment, who just happened to spot your boat and decided on the spur of the moment to drop in for a drop or two and a jam...harmless, but potentially unnerving.

Anyway, enough about posting boat names--I never meant for it to get so involved. People should do what they're comfortable with.

I'm hoping my festival guide comes in the mail soon, and I'm waiting to hear about buying concert tickets from the US...Reynaud and I are counting the days! We go to festivals here, but Middlewich seems a lot more interesting than anything we've been to, what with the "fringe" and the boat gathering. We really have no idea what to expect except that we're pretty sure there will be WAY TOO MUCH to see and do and hear.

V

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,AggieD
Date: 17 May 05 - 12:44 PM

Last post from me, coming through the back door & cookieless

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST
Date: 17 May 05 - 12:24 PM

I can see both Vixen's & Josher's points re letting people know the name of your boat, but from Josher's point of view, most people on the cut are very friendly, & look out for each other. In my experience there tends to be very little trouble from boaters, despite those boating sites who go on all the time about 'bandits', who in my experience are the same louts who will make problems on land or water. They will just as likely steal cars as throw stones at boaters. Yes we do from time to time have problems with yobs letting boats off moorings or boats being broken into, but these incidents are relatively few & far between.

Also many of the trolls who post or lurk on discussion groups are sad gits who don't have a life & can't face up to the reality of life, so are far more unlikely to turn up & face up to anyone.

Although I've been posting on Mudcat for a while, I don't actually know anyone, except 1 or 2 people locally that I know through the folk/morris scene, so am at the disadvantage that I would turn up & know no-one unless they came & found me.

Angela

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Vixen
Date: 16 May 05 - 02:18 PM

Joey raises a good point, about how mudcats might meet up...

Locally, a number of us "check in" with Sandy and Caroline, who have their Folk-Legacy booth set up at most of the festivals. We tend to wear mudcat pins and/or t-shirts. We hang out with mudcats we know already, who know other mudcats, who in turn know other mudcats, ad harmonium. FSGW's Getaway has so many mudcats in attendance that it has had a mudcat jam session, an idea that might have some appeal as a "fringe" event.

I have little doubt that Reynaud and I will be able to meet mudcats in Middlewich! We'll be looking for 'em!

V
(and I've made a note of the boat names posted so far, so if I see one of you on the canals, I can say "hey!")

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Joey
Date: 16 May 05 - 11:50 AM

Hi Vixen,

Like Josher, I do not post under my real name as I appreciate the "risk" of bad mudcatters - I also would never post my email, address or phone no's. Josher knows who I am ( and vice versa ) and we look out for each other. In relation to posting my boat name - perhaps not such a good idea, however if mudcatters visiting the festival would like to meet up, I don't see how else you can introduce yourselves to them ( yes I know about pm'ing - but that surely poses the same risk ). Anyway enough said, if I have taken a risk, it is my responsibility.
Back to the festival....we now have the following canalside crafts confirmed - fender makers, rag rug makers, spider knot belts, salt carrying demo, Daystar theatre, Horseboat demo, roses and castles demo, gypsy vardo, bodging etc. All is falling into place...

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Vixen
Date: 16 May 05 - 08:33 AM

The concern is not about boats, or the people who own them. It's a matter of personal security.

I don't post under my real name--Max knows who I am, so if there's a problem with something I post, he can let me know. A lot of other mudcats know my real name, and know me personally--I count them all as good friends. And Reynaud and I looking forward to meeting a mess of new mudcats at Middlewich.

However, at the risk of seeming to be paranoid, and/or of boring those who either share these thoughts or who have read them here before, here is the issue. Many many people read the postings here. Some register, some post as "guest" and many more people read what is here than register, post or reply. A few of those people may not have the best of intentions toward those who do post, and might welcome the opportunity to know where and when to find them. My concern is akin to the general advisory not to post your email address, telephone number, or directions to your house on the forum.

I hope that clarifies the issue without offending anyone...

V

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 15 May 05 - 04:55 PM

Hi Vixen
i still don't understand your concerns about boats and who owns them, as I have said before many boat owners write their names on the side of their boats in very large letters for all the world to see. Also there are a myriad ways that you can find out who owns what boat. Please be more specific with your concerns.
I have tavelled the canals in one way or another for over twenty years and have never had a problem with people knowing that I own a boat and that she is called JENAND.
hopefully I shall be meeting you and AggieD at the Festival and you can see what nice people boaters are.
Regards
Josher

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Coltish ankle
Date: 15 May 05 - 01:45 PM

Missed the monthly session, but by all accounts was a goodun....only a month til the festival....hurrah...

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Vixen
Date: 14 May 05 - 08:22 AM

Just a cautionary note to those who might forget that the information in the forum isn't restricted to the friendly folks who post here...

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Visionary
Date: 13 May 05 - 05:33 PM

Meet some of the Festival Organisers, including Josher, at their monthly session at the Boar's Head tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Josher
Date: 13 May 05 - 08:19 AM

Hi Vixen
I understand your concern but as many boats not only have the name of the boat but also their owner's names writ large for all to see it is a little over cautious don't you think?
Josher

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Rob Wright
Date: 13 May 05 - 05:09 AM

Taggart and Wright just might make it to Middlewich after all. So beware you have been warned. Approach with caution. These women have attitude unfortunately most of it is BAD.

Visit their web site

www.sky-web.net/taggartandwright/


See what I mean!!!

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: AggieD
Date: 12 May 05 - 11:47 AM

See your point Vixen, but I can't pm Joey as he is only a guest. Perhaps you would like to join Joey, & then I will pm you.

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: GUEST,Joey
Date: 12 May 05 - 11:20 AM

Hi Vixen,
Apt name - ever vigilent - I suppose some of us are too trusting...still nearly at the festival now - ticket sales are going really well some are already in danger of selling out before the festival starts - moral of the story: don't assume you will be able to get tickets on the day.... :)

Subject: RE: Middlewich 2005
From: Vixen
Date: 12 May 05 - 09:20 AM

I hate to be a wet blanket, but the forum is an open site--you might want to PM or email each other with boat names, rather than post them here.

Just a "personal security" kind of thought...

V