Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Jul 06 - 06:57 AM

There are some changes to the programme (all positive, as far as I can tell). Now I have a Sunday concert (sharing bill with Devil's Interval, great!), and the Saturday "Teatime with..." is moved to Monday, plus 1 hour with Lester Simpson and the Songwriters' concert on Monday. But I'll be there from Saturday,and sticking my nose wherever I can. Also, checking the programme for the three days I'll be there, it looks like I'll be running like a headless chicken from venue to venue trying to catch so many wonderful acts.

I am a Sidmouth virgin, and particularly glad to hear it isn't as hilly as Whitby (not many places are, I guess).

What's the water like, Lizzie? Sandy underfoot, rocky or pebbly? Shall I bring my trunks and raise the sea level, or will I come out full of sea urchins and seaweed?

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 27 Jul 06 - 06:43 AM

How could I have forgotten the yellow lilo and T Shirts from last year...WOOPS!

Ooh...if it's wet enough for wellies and brollies...I'm dancing in the rain Dave!

PHEW!! IT'S TOOO DARN HOT!!

Cue song....

;0)

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 27 Jul 06 - 06:36 AM

Lizzie

Must remember Sun Cream.

Don't want to swim so won't need me cozzie.And Middlebar people swim and sing in their yellow T shirts anyway.

If it is wet enough for wellies and brollies I'll stay in the pub

I'll be there from Tuesday (working on the campsite or somewhere)

Dave

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 27 Jul 06 - 06:29 AM

They do Dave! Any minute now....my town starts to get exciting!

Will you all sing 'Shallow Brown' again? I LOVED hearing that song last year!

Bring your sun cream....and your swimming cozzies...and your wellies...just in case...and your Show Of Hands Brollies! ;0)

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 27 Jul 06 - 06:20 AM

Refresh

And to remind those who have forgotten that it starts on Friday Aug 4th but some of us will be there earlier than that.

In fact I believe that the Task Force start work this coming weekend

Dave

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Jul 06 - 05:42 AM

Not in the biblical sense I hope Guest!
G

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Jul 06 - 05:00 AM

What's a'sterward' when it's out of bed I wonder?

Perhaps the GUEST who seems to know people meant 'Stir Word' - which seems so much more appropriate.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 06:25 PM

you dont realise john but i know you well.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 06:13 PM

Oh dear, somedody hold me handbag while I laugh at our guest's sparkling wit!
G.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 06:01 PM

Where is your sterwards??????.I expect they have gone to Whitby,lol.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 05:01 PM

Guest,

Are we not allowed to be jocular with people we know?

If you have a point to make sign up (or log in) and be up front about about it!!!

Dave

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 05:00 PM

We'll miss you as much as you miss us Guest!
Giok

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 04:28 PM

this festival sucks between sober and legless,glad i will not be going and my family too.
ex patriot of sidmouth.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 22 Jul 06 - 03:47 PM

Don

When you'm in t'Bedford on the Tursday some of us will miss you cos us be zinging in t'Anchor Middle Bar.

Enjoy anyway!

I may look in to the Bedford sometime during Folkweek but it will mean choosing between The Swan, The Dove and being sober enough after the Middle Bar session.

Never the less I'll see thee about I hope.

Dave

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 06:44 PM

Arriving in Sidmouth on Thursday afternoon, and camping on the main field at Kingsdown Tail.

I usually get into the Bedford for an impromptu session on Thursday evening. Colin, the landlord, is quite keen on having a little get together as a rule.

So if anyone wants to join in, do come along.

I'll be there on Friday too, from 11am, meeting and greeting.

Not long now.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: MBSGeorge
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 09:26 AM

From: GUEST,Guest - PM
Date: 29 Jun 06 - 10:20 PM

Countess Dick!


I am digusted by this comment from "GUEST,Guest". If anyone does know who this is I suggest they give this person a good talking to there is no need to be so agressive on a thread about a folk festival. All the back and forth arguments further up this therad are unnecessary and if people want to swear at other please be vaguely polite and use *****. It is not pleasant!

Now I've had my moan.............

I will unfortunately not be able to attend the whole thing this year although wild horses wouldn't stop me from making it for the singing in the sea on Thursday with Teddy in tow.

I look forward to seeing you all there. (apart from GUEST,Guest)

Love to all

George

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Cllr
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 08:24 AM

Its certainly cramped for the ceilidh in the ford as well. Cllr

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 05:06 AM

You could always sing Bonnie Army Lorry!
G.

I'll get me tarpaulin!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: The Barden of England
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 02:07 AM

If it was a lorry it would now be called 'The Vauxhaul'. You don't need a premises licence with permission for music on a moving lorry mind you. Still - hope you like late nights Kevin, Bedford sessions are like that.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: melodeonboy
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 06:57 PM

I shall also be at Sidmouth (for the first few days at least).

John Barden tells me that the singarounds in the Bedford are excellent so I shall no doubt end up there, although I have to admit to being a little wary of singing inside a lorry!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 05:38 PM

The sidholme was originally going to be part of the festival but the 'trustees' of the hotel decided not to move forwards due to probably licensing problems. The working programme will flag up 2 new evening concert venues for people .... please read before slagging off!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 09:05 AM

Here is the text from an email of about a week ago as sent by one of the senior organisers. Interpret it as you will!! I only offered to help before the festival so maybe the need is for more stewards during the festival. But what sort of stewards???

Hi Stephen

Because of changes to the law and new codes of practice on venue security we're going to have to have different sorts of stewards this year.

We've be in touch with most applicants now and anyone left will hear from us very soon.

Thanks for your offer. I hope we've got everything covered now, but if not I know who to ask!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 08:51 AM

Latest internet newsletter states STEWARDS STILL WANTED (large RED letters too) but who knows what the truth is?

Following the article in last week's local paper, the organisers have been innundated with offers of local accommodation for artistes - maybe the mention of £35 per night (above the going rate for B&B) had something to do with it?

Finally, what a disappointment that the Sidholme hotel music room is not included as a venue for the social dancing - the venues in the working programme are now the same as last year, including the dreary youth centre at Manstone. All three venues are therefore a long way out of town - once again giving the feeling of 'two festivals' that was a prominent criticism of last year.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST, folkfreak
Date: 18 Jul 06 - 08:49 AM

As you can see from the newspaper article in the connection above, the folk festival is short of stewards and they need all the help they can get. I have checked back with my friend and he has confirmed this. He also said the person saying they have enough already is probably mischief making, though why they would want to do that is beyond me.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 02:26 PM

Quatered? As in Quatermass and the Pit? (You have to be of a certain age to know about this - I was too young, but tried to watch it between the banisters when no-one was looking!)
I thought Rattling was for snakes, bogs, Roaring Robin, gold jewellery, etc.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 05:47 AM

As for enthusiasm, well, you can be hanged, drawn and quatered for showing a mere ounce of that in the folk world, let's face it!

Bollocks, most of what happens in the folk world is driven by nothing but enthusiasm and love for the music.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 05:46 AM

Well I wonder to whom that Guest was referring?
G.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jul 06 - 04:48 AM

Heaven knows what happens to people who try to just take out a library book, full stop. Books? Deeply dangerous things books, confiscate them all.

As for enthusiasm, well, you can be hanged, drawn and quatered for showing a mere ounce of that in the folk world, let's face it!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 07:40 PM

Rattling a collection tin is certainly illegal - and that goes for buckets too. All that is allowed is to stand quietly, looking meek and deserving. You can be arrested for any display of enthusiasm for a cause. After all, this is England, Land of the Free. Heaven knows what happens nowadays to people who try to take out a library book using the wrong ticket. Never seen again I guess.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 04:45 PM

Well I can help as long it's admin, but I'm not going through all the photo providing and form filling palaver.
G

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 04:00 PM

Steve,
The appeals for more stewards have reached as far as Edinburgh! I have bought a season ticket and CAN'T commit to the stated requirement of 4-5 hours a day as I am staying with elderly in-laws. Like you, I'm happy to do what I can, and have rattled collecting tins in the past (although I was told rattling is illegal!!)
TB

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 08:22 AM

Read all about it

Read all about it

- and does it make a difference from the usual 'cat lost up tree' headline in the now hugely expensive (40p) Toytown News!!

allow time to load on a 56k modem

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 07:47 AM

And an umbrella, just in case.

GUEST cannot be right that anyone and everyone can be a steward - stewards mean free season tickets, and free tickets mean lost revenue. Some festivals pick and choose from too many applicants. Others always need more. Strange.

Sidmouth would welcome, I am sure, offers of help ad-hoc from people who have bought a ticket. That is what I have done - give the festival the cash they need and offer to help out as well.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 15 Jul 06 - 07:41 AM

I've had quite a few complaints that the organisers don't answer emails especially about stewarding and campsite arrangements but it is all now being sorted out - just too much to do at once I guess.

New laws apparently mean that stewards need qualifications (a working brain and some common sense?). Offered to help but told they have everything covered. Weather at present is HOT and getting HOTTER. Wall to wall sunshine and sparkles for Lizzie. If this keeps up, bring your desert survival kit.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 05:56 PM

If I could just correct the slightly misleading statement above. Sidmouth is not "very short" of stewards. They are merely ensuring they have plenty of reserves with a wide range of skills and that in the case of some stewards not turning up, for whatever reason (as happens with all festivals) that there are more than enough people on hand to cover.

Anyone wanting to be a steward will be welcome, as the more willing and helpful hands there are to share the load, the better for everyone. You can also have your name added to the database for future years, should you want to.

So, many thanks for your concern 'Guest folkfreak' but I thought it better to let you know the situation, there's no need to panic, but help will be much appreciated for the reasons stated above. Here's the site with all details on.

http://www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk/index.html

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST,folkfreak
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 10:35 AM

Just had a short holiday locally and heard that the Sidmouth Folk Week is very short of stewards, if they don't find more helpers before the start of the folk week, some events are in danger of being cancelled. Insurance cover will be invalid if adequate staffing can't be provided. See the website for details.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Essex Girl
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 09:45 AM

I'll be there on Thursday too!!! See you all there,
Linda

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Magic Gillian
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 06:11 AM

I'm looking forward to Sidmouth lots. I was going to be there all week with one of our rapper teams, but we're not doing it anymore so that means I can have three days of holiday before Broadstairs. I hope you're right about the weather, Steve in Sidmouth. The last year that I was there I had lost my voice and it was so hot that we were all crawling out of our tents and under cars for shade. No complaints you take the sun where you can get it when you live in Newcastle!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 05:57 AM

War Memorial Club Tues (I think)
Manor Pavillion Wed - also Nancy and James and Emily and Hazel
Bedford Thur - full band (inc Taffinder and Parky) - also John Dipper and Hector Christie.
Think I'm doing one of those interviews with Lester Simpson, at some point too.
then on to Dartmoor.
Hope to meet some of you.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 04:45 AM

I shall be there on Friday too. I'm doing the whole week this year, no Broadstairs (too hilly)
Will be in Kingsdown Tail campsite again.
Giok

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 14 Jul 06 - 03:39 AM

I just looked on the calendar and it's only 3 weeks away. Time to start getting excited I think.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: The Barden of England
Date: 13 Jul 06 - 02:46 AM

I'll be there on Friday 4th. Really looking forward to it as always.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 08:23 PM

Dave, Kitty, John B - I'll be there by Friday night: looking forward to it too - Middle Bar, Bedford, Concerts, workshops,the lot! - but most of all seeing old friends again!

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 03:48 PM

Thats the the Thursday Kitty and I shall be there too.

Dave

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 03:45 PM

Breton Cap (Dave)

I expect to be singing in Sidmouth on 3 August....

MBS Kitty

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 11:24 AM

Eh oop people tis only three and a bit weeks to go!!

I'll just have to contain my excitement till I get there won't I.

Dave

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST,Rumncoke
Date: 12 Jul 06 - 11:14 AM

It is strange to read some of the comments - although I was in Sidmouth for the whole week in 05 I was rushing from one place to another and having the best time ever, and did not have to pay to get in anywhere.

I supose everyone has their own folk week and they are all different.

This time it seems I have to try to fit in making Border Morris tatters and getting a kilt finished in my spare time. (I have spare time? Thats news to me.)

At least the man I spoke to at the Rugby club offered to let me plug my CPAP machine into their mains at the club house this year. Maybe they were worried about finding I had expired during the week - I have sleep apnoea and the machine keeps an airway open for me. I can use an inverter and car battery for a weekend, but a week is pushing it.
One less thing to worry about.
Missing Sidmouth due to untimely death is not on my list of things to do.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: GUEST,blether
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 06:46 PM

I can't wait for my annual injection of joy from the man with the very large trousers and several dozen morris sides - it all whizzes by in a blur of hanging baskets and suppers in the White Horse Cafe.
Oh for a crab sarnie, a distant fiddle tune and an afternoon nap in Blackmore Gardens.

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 11 Jul 06 - 12:43 PM

Rather too late to advertise it this year - but if anyone fancies a basic caravan instead of their tent, this link may help - also if anyone wants to pitch their caravan or motorcamper within a minute's walk of the Sidford village hall used for some of the social dances, then see the other link.

Memo to Lizzie: I know it's going to be good weather Lizzie, so I guess there is no need for a waterproof caravan...

hire of small caravan

caravan or motorcamper space at Sidford

Subject: RE: Sparkling Sidmouth!! :0)
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 03 Jul 06 - 06:34 AM

Oh Puddy!

I think, in this heat, the Lemonade Lady could sell out in an hour! PHEW!! My mouth's watering now as well.....

And Cat, will certainly do that. Been over to your site....lovely 'friends' you have over there! ;0) Great to see SoH and Siddy Folk Week in Myspace at long last isn't it!

You come and say hello too, if it's still this hot I'll be tucked deep into a bush somewhere....I've come to the conclusion that my cats have the right answer to keep cool....although those chappies who had their deck-chairs sat in the sea yesterday, whilst swigging their beer from their ice-packs, looked VERY cool!

Perhaps that's where The Lemonade Lady should be this year....in the sea...then we'd just have to stagger over to her from our Mermaid Chairs.


Lizzie :0)