Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 05 Jun 05 - 10:54 AM

All the below are either free or just pay nominal amount for camping.

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire 10-12 June

http://www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk/

Dent, Lake District
http://www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk/

Glasson, Lancashire
http://www.glassonfestival.org.uk/


Newcastleton, Scottish Borders
http://www.newcastleton.com/

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Carol
Date: 04 Jun 05 - 04:02 PM

Just spent the Saturday afternoon at the Bender (first ever visit) - had a great time and made to feel very welcome by the Wilkinson Family - only sad to have to come home early.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST,nutty
Date: 31 May 05 - 05:54 AM

It's time for the BLACK BULL BENDER again. This Charity event is one of the best. It happens twice a year - 1st full weekend in June and 1st full weekend in September. FREE CAMPING

CHECK IT OUT ----- BLACK BULL BENDER

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST
Date: 31 May 05 - 03:37 AM

3 Stags sounds excellent - are there any other hostelries in the Yorkshire area (or indeed elsewhere) that catters are aware of to go and sing/play/drink/ and camp and be merry....
Thanks in advance

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST,Mr Happy
Date: 27 Apr 05 - 05:36 AM

Mr Happy + fiends will once again be off to 3 Stags this w/end to sample 'Matins' [6%], 'Absolution' [6%] & 'Black Lurcher' [8%].

Any other catters available round the area welcome to come along for fab folk & frolicking!

Camping next door to pub only 1pound 50p per night.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: BB
Date: 05 Feb 05 - 04:07 PM

There's Whittlebury Song & Ale near Towcester, 23-25 September. Singing only. This will be the 26th year. Anyone interested, PM me, and I'll give you the contact.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jan 05 - 07:13 PM

It's nearing the season again & me+chums are aching to be off to pastures new.

Any new venues on the horizon?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 10 Nov 04 - 01:18 PM

You've just missed Sheffield festival - we do indoor camping or a place for campervans ( I guess if you wanted to sleep in you car you could) - I think it was £8 for the weekend this year and theres lots of pubs that do fringe events - and the beers good too - if you are looking for one next year it should be the last weekend in October

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Nov 04 - 12:28 PM

As Linda said there is always the Walton-on-the-Naze Seasong / Shanty weekend see my thread here I'm sure you could find somewhere to crash down.

Buntingford usually has indoor camping.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Grab
Date: 10 Nov 04 - 12:05 PM

How was the 3 Stags, Mr H? I've not been back there for about 3 years. Back then the visitors had kind of tailed off - has it come back up again?

Graham.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 09 Nov 04 - 08:59 PM

If you want to have a really good time you must attend folkmob's camping weekend at Knockholt many mudcatter's attend the twice yearly camp - no entry fee just £4 a night per tent/caravan for the farmer. So if you share lodgings it works out fairly cheap.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Nov 04 - 07:35 PM

Thanks to contributors above.

Our most recent w/end jaunt was to Audlem Bagpipe& Hurdygurdy Day[Sat 6 Nov] but we couldn't camp cos there was a bonfire & firework display on the field & tents prob would/ve melted!

We're currently researching the Cotton Arms at Wrenbury [near Nantwich] which has a 365 basic campsite - water+ toilets, to see if they'll accommodate musicians/siners etc.

We've also been the 3 Stags Heads, Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire recently - another 365 water+bog+washbasin[cold water]which has a freeforall sesh every Sat nite & will also accommodate any other nights as well.

Realistically we're seeking w/ends away within striking distance of Chester-i.e. up to 100miles radius away.

Anyone got seshes/sinarounds Fri,SAt etc?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Essex Girl
Date: 08 Nov 04 - 08:47 AM

On the weekend of the 19th/20th/21st there is the Buntingford Winter Sing with indoor camping or the Royal Marine Shanty Festival in Walton on Naze. ( See other thread).

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 08 Nov 04 - 06:14 AM

There's always Bedworth last w/e in November Mr Happy

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 07 Nov 04 - 06:43 PM

Saturday 4th Dec we are having a 12hr Singaround/Session/Jam kind of thing at The Bull in Barton le Clay Beds. Real Ale/ Food/ Non Smoking etc. Will have it's own thread nearer the time.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Nov 04 - 06:37 PM

Any w/end do's anywhere during the winter months?

We're hardy & can still tent camp on mild weather w/ends or seep in car.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: muppett
Date: 06 Aug 04 - 06:38 AM

There's an appening tonight, Sat & Sun at the Captin Cook pub in Staithes (up the coast from Whitby) camping is only £15 for the weekend

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: el ted
Date: 06 Aug 04 - 04:04 AM

SINGAROUND friday 3rd and sat 4th SEPT
             BLACKSMITHS ARMS
             FARLINGTON
             Near YORK
             01347 - 810581

free camping (small site) huge carpark, bar meals available, BBQ area. Cost? - bugger all!

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 05 Aug 04 - 07:45 PM

if you want sin,you need to bring your own!! BG 8-)

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Carol
Date: 05 Aug 04 - 01:01 PM

Thanks Mr Happy

The Anglers Rest is the name of the'function room' at Ferryboat Fisheries - he has beer but if you want anything else to drink you woould need to bring your own.

Personally I'm looking forward to this sinaround stuff

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 08:10 PM

17th - 19th September
The Old denaby Sing
Ferryboat Fisheries
Old Denaby
near Doncaster

A weekend of song and music at the Anglers Rest - themes and sessions
Camping/caravanning charge otherwise free
For further details contact Carol on 01405 839597
or [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 07:59 AM

I reckon to know that area but can't think of the Travellers Rest ? where is that pub carol ?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Carol
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 05:46 AM

And don't forget the Old Denaby Sing at Ferryboat Fisheries, Ferryboat Lane, Old Denaby near Doncaster from Friday 17th-Sunday 19th September.

It's a weekend of Song and music at the Travellers Rest with themes and sessions. Camping £5 per night for a 2 man tent, £7 per night for anything larger - with showers and loos etc. Fishing on site at £4 per day. PM me for any more details.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: cujimmy
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 04:19 PM

Try again with the link
http://www.btinternet.com/~banjo.bill/staithes.htm

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: cujimmy
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 04:16 PM

Try this link - to Staithes Folk Weekend - should be a good weekend and all proceeds to a good cause.

href="http://www.btinternet.com/~banjo.bill/staithes.htm">http://www.btinternet.com/~banjo.bill/staithes.htm

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: nutty
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 11:54 AM

Here's advanced notice for those who like to plan ahead. I can heartily recommend this event.

BLACK BULL BENDER

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 05:47 PM

While looking for info on Buntingford Winter Sing, came across this site:
http://www.retailfranchise.co.uk/music/

Also lots of useful stuff about our needs.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 05:27 PM

Anyone know of any more do's like this coming up?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 05:18 PM

just returned from superb w/end's folking about+ camping at only £1.50 per night at 3 Stags Heads Inn,Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire.

This event is on every Sat nite but seems pretty well pot luck who turns up.

We went down as group of 3 & another of our chums arrived as well plus another couple from Saddleworth, so the Sat afternoon outdoor sesh was brill, then the evening in the pub sesh with 4 very strong real ales including the most appropriately titled 'Lurcher'- a black rich & fruity beer at 8%!! + several local singers & musicians.

Camped in farmers field next door to pub- basic facilities toilet,washbasin, water tap- but all very clean.

After packing up on Sun morning, we were tempted back for more 'Lurchers' & songs in the pub in the afternoon.

A most pleasant experience & we'll certainly go again sometime soon.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 06 Jul 04 - 06:18 AM

Just had a splendid w/end of sining & seshning at Glasson FF on North Lancs coast.

Only attended frige events & campsite with basic facilities [tap&toilet] was only £5.

Brill!

Need more of these kind of do's.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 07:34 AM

Davetnova,

many thanks for Girvan info.

the links on their site list a whole host of other Scottish fests, most of which seem really cheap or free.

Splendid!

more?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 04:15 AM

Yeah but if you go to Girvan you dont sleep cos the singarounds go on till morning so you dont even need to take a tent.

Southfields hotel?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Davetnova
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 03:56 AM

And don't forget Girvan , first weekend in May, free camping loads of sessions.

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: vectis
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 11:52 AM

Why not give this one a try?

The Travelling Folk Song & Ale 2nd 3rd and 4th July 2004.
Dicker Village Hall,
Upper Dicker,
East Sussex.
A weekend of music and song held deep in the Sussex countryside. Large level campsite, showers, toilets and a full bar featuring Harveys award winning beer. All singers, players and listeners welcome.
Cost £12. 50 including camping.

I'll send you a leaflet if you PM me with your address. I can send one via e-mail if you PM me your e-mail address.
Mary

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 11:36 AM

Carol et al,

I'll certainly post all I get to know, cos it's my intention to visit as many fringe or song & music (no guests)w/ends & fests as I can this & coming seasons.

Also, I aim to find camping concessions at big, guest fests, so as to be able to attend the fringe events of those.

Up to now, my free/ almost free folking calender is:

April 9-12 Easter: Miners Arms Mini Folk Fest,Priestweston, Shropshire

May 14-16 Wheaton Aston FF, Staffs

May 14-16 Fox & Hounds, Bridstowe, Dartmoor

May 1-3 Mudcat Eurogathering, Hull

May 6-9 Holmfirth FF

May 21-23 Mudcat Yorkshire Gathering

May 28-31 Chester FF (I steward here-so get free ticket)

June 11-13 Bishops Castle FF, Shrops

June 18-20 Middlewich FF

June 17-20 Beverly FF fringe

June 18-20 Alcester & Arden FF

June 25-27 Dent FF, Cumbria

July 2-4 Newcastleton Trad Music Fest, Scottish Borders

July 16-18 Brampton FF, Cumbria

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Carol
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:09 AM

I'm always looking for these sinarounds, no seriously I feel exactly the same about festivals and very few will allow you to camp without buying a Season Ticket - it's worse for me as the driver/caravan tower isn't so fussed about going to festivals now and would go mad if we bought him a ticket he wouldn't be using. I'm looking for camp sites - with fishing but near enough for me to get to the singarounds. I think Beverley have a fringe festival and that some camping space for fringe 'people' - cheap but not free. Yes Barnsley is good - Buntingford Winter Sing in November - Murph's do - search on the Norwell Happening it's 28th May weekend.

It looks like Cleckheaton caters for some camping only tickets. If you do find any more in the North/Midlands please let me know.

Good Luck                     Carol

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Snuffy
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 09:15 AM

I suppose you're going to Bishop's Castle again, Mr H?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 09:01 PM

But seriously folks..........

I'm desperately seeking w/end folkin' about events that cost next to nuthin'- don't begrudge payin' reasonable amount for capin', etc.

Number of issues involved here:

I enjoy singarounds & music sessions & want to indulge meself & chums in these during forthcoming sping/summer/autumn season, but because am not into attending 'Guest' events, resent paying out extortionate amounts for w/end 'official' folk festivals, where I/we have no intention of attending concert venues, but merely wish to join kindred spirits in sings & tunes.


Anybody have info on 'unofficial' / fringe events as described above?

Thanks in advance,

Mr H

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 05:00 PM

A round one of course silly!
John

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: ced2
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 03:24 PM

Precisely what sin have you in mind eric?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 03:57 AM

I'll settle for a sinaround.
eric

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 07:27 AM

yes!- that's the sort of stuff I'm seeking- Thanks!

Any more?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 05:59 AM

cheapest i can do you is £5 for 3 nights indoor camping at Barnsley Easter do in YMCA community hall
Bring beer money
Event Shaw Inn Good Fri to Easter Sunday
Jct 37 M1 1mile, 5 mins walk to YM

Can't do it free!!

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 06:08 PM

title should've said UK as well - but seems there's finite number of letters aloud for titles.

Should also say signaround in title- can some clever dickie fix please?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Red
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 05:48 PM

too busy with helping to do mine. cresby.com and surf to festivals

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Mr Red
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 05:46 PM

Priest Weston ain't so far from Wrexham. Eater w/e. Dunno wot the form is but most of wot you mention is there.

www.folkcamp.co.uk

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Nemesis
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 05:41 PM

Don't know about "free" Mr H, but you could check this out:
www.folkcamp.co.uk

Soryy ... blue clicky anyone?

Subject: RE: Sinaround+MusicSessh.Free Camping W/End?
From: Barbara
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 05:39 PM

Allow me to be the first of many to point out that SIN is around everywhere, and easy enough to find, if you believe in that sort of thing.
However, I think you wanted SINGing, not SINning, so good luck. Where are you located, or were you just looking for something to talk about?
Blessings,
Barbara

Subject: Singing+MusicSesh.Free Camping W/End UK?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 05:34 PM

Any do's like described above going on anywhere?