FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival

Subject: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 03:16 PM

Headline band just announced

SPIERS and BODEN.

Many more guests to be announced including our own
Dame Patti Smith EPNS & Splottman (Patti and Ned Clamp)
Also of course the very best of the Islands vibrant folk scene.

Early bird season ticket avilable until the end of January at last years price of £35 including camping and Steam trainrides. Discount Ferry fares have also been negotiated with Red Funnel.

More details FolkStation

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 04:05 PM

This sounds Fantastic!! We're hoping to get along to join the fun!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 04:41 PM

Good girl, Mudgather?

Come on the rest of you a short sea voyage is just what you need.

I'll be asking for stewards once I've planned an application form.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Splott Man
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 03:46 AM

A sea voyage, steam trains, folk music, real ale, I'm moist with anticipation!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: SunrayFC
Date: 29 Nov 09 - 04:38 PM

Would love to help and be involved. I could add it to my Swanage, Bunkfest and Wimborne.





http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 05:36 AM

I think Spare Parts
are going to be running some concertina part-playing sessions - details to be fixed.

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Fidjit
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 07:05 AM

Ooooh! Sounds like, "Bright Phoebes" awakes from Miskin !
I considering coming over this year in July too.
Same time as Priddy festival though.

I've heard something about the Widget Women over there.

Last time I was on the Widget Isle. It was to race my bike around the Island. Ended up falling off and finished 25th. Which out of 120 wasn't too bad.

Chas

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Fidjit
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 07:40 AM

Now I know Andy's got one of these
so he might like this.

Enjoy.

CHas

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 04:14 PM

Lots of good stuf being organised as I speak.

Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer
Andrew MacKay and Carole Etherton
and Valma's Spare Parts of course!

Keep and eye on
FolkStation
for updates

Stewards application forms will be available shorty.

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 01:32 PM

I've just realised it will be Dave and my wedding anniversary on the saturday, what a great way to celebrate

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 08:06 PM

Splotty and myself are really looking forward to this one. It looks like it's going to be a reunion of all our friends again. (And I love steam trains I must confess)

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:03 AM

I'll bring my spoons.

Chas

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: SunrayFC
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:35 PM

Didn't find anything but we did see BOO HEWERDINE. Superb.

Not sure who the guy was supporting him.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cats
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 11:04 AM

I'm coming

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Eye Lander
Date: 31 Dec 09 - 07:02 AM

re.........................

fresh

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 31 Dec 09 - 10:15 AM

'Stewards application forms will be available shorty.'

Oi! Who are you calling Shorty?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 05:32 AM

Happy New Festival Year to you all.

I hope you are planning FolkStation 2010 into this year's schedule, a small new festival based on the Isle of Wight's award-winning Steam Railway. July 9th - 11th is the date.

Early bird tickets are available until the end of January.

Early Bird Ticket

If you fancy helping during the weekend why not apply to be a steward. Download this form and return soon!!

Steward Application Form

In return for a few hours work each day you will receive a weekend ticket and a discount on the Ferry travel.
As a small festival we won't need many so apply now!!

A full guest list is still being finalised but includes several Mudcatters. (In no particular order)

Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer
Patti Smith and Ned Clamp
Hilary Ward
Andrew McKay and Carol Etherton
Valmai Goodyear and Spare Parts Concertina Band
Kathy Wallis
Cappella (Tony and Lesley)
Wydwytch (Ken Stephens and Fiona Murfitt)

And of course headline bands including:
Spiers and Boden
Deborah Hodgson
Lucid
Smoke and Mirrors

Our own Island Dance sides will be joined by several top sides from the mainland for a full weekend of Morris displays.

More details and links

FolkStation 2010

Andy and Jillie

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 05:40 AM

Just tried to check the website, but it's too complicated for my borrowed lap-top & dongle & won't load *sigh* What a wonderful line-up!!!! Had a flying visit to the station before Christmas & it's perfect, this is growing into a wonderful festival. Do come if you can!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 05:42 AM

Tingle moments are us!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 01:24 PM

Really looking forward to it

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cats
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 05:01 PM

I have looked out a couple of 'haunting' railway stories especially.... and I just have to sing The Runaway Train. Guru, I expect stunning harmonies

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 08:25 PM

Sinagrounds?

Caravans?

More details of the camping?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Jan 10 - 09:01 PM

Cor, flippin 'eck ain't the ferries expensive?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: nager
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 01:38 AM

You could always swim across...

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 04:22 AM

Singarounds ............YES
Camping /caravans.......YES Large, flat, on site field.
Expensive ferries.......YES But special rates available for ticket holders.
Swim across?...........YES We'll collect you from the beach!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 04:46 AM

Just checked with Google maps.
The shortest route to swim is from Lepe beach to Gurnard. About 3 Kilometres( whatever they are!)
Wrap your dry clothes,tent, sleeping bag, guitar, in a bin bag and dive in. The waters lovely!
Oh and don't forget your mobile phone to let us know when you arrive.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 04:47 AM

Just realised Nager would be swimming from OZ, hope he's left already!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST,tinasqueezer
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 09:54 AM

Ferries - we have secured a really good deal with Red Funnel ferries (Southampton) for travel to the festival. Works out about £15 per person if you fill your car (or camper). Details of a deal with WightLink (Portsmouth and Lyimington) should be sorted out soon. Don't buy from the ferry companies - go to www.folkstation.co.uk and get your inclusive ticket directly from us - much cheaper!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Eye Lander
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 12:48 PM

bet that's Mike above in disguise!!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 01:41 PM

Who's Tina I want to know?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cats
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 05:15 PM

I can bring your things across in my camper while you swim, saves them getting wet.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 12 Jan 10 - 02:03 PM

My camper only take two although I suppose we could see how many we could squeeze in the wouldn't have to travel any further thatn getting on to the boat!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: nager
Date: 12 Jan 10 - 11:50 PM

Hi Miskin Man.. sorry for not replying sooner but set off on the swim straight after my last posting. Just arrived in Tasmania and realised I am going the wrong way. Will set off via New Zealand next!
Is the water warm over there in the UK???

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST,999
Date: 13 Jan 10 - 12:33 AM

Watch for fish with triangular fins.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Jan 10 - 07:42 AM

Do we have any indication of the discounted ferry fare for car & caravan yet??? Should I book that early??

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 13 Jan 10 - 04:07 PM

We are still finalising complicated things like caravans but it will always be better to book via folkstation. Contact via the FolkStation website.
The sooner you can let us know when you would like to travel the better chance we have of getting a suitable sailing.
I Would recommend Thursday evening ferries as they are generally less crowded and you then get a full day Friday.
Our discount offer covers Thursday to Monday.
Don't forget the Early bird ticket is only available until the end of January.
Very productive meeting last night, really getting exciting now.

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 11:12 AM

Final Warning!!!
Early bird tickets are only available until the end of January.

Early Bird Ticket here!!

If you fancy helping during the weekend why not apply to be a steward. Download this form and return soon!!

Stewards application form here

In return for a few hours work each day you will receive a weekend ticket and a discount on the Ferry travel.

More details and links

FolkStation 2010

Andy and Jillie

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 04:53 PM

Sent off for our tickets on saturday cant wait!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 07:39 PM

Oh wow, welcome aboard,. Toot Toot!!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 28 Jan 10 - 04:41 PM

Will I be in it this year? I was in the scratch ceilidh band for the first one & even had to buy my own drinks! Maybe my luck will change ...

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 29 Jan 10 - 04:33 AM

Ah things have improved since then Steve...now we all buy our own drinks!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Jan 10 - 04:50 AM

If that's the case I'll start saving my pennies now!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 06:32 AM

Yes we take the new money over here now!
By the way this is the last chance to order tickets at the Early Bird price, the offer closes tomorrow. Go back up the thread to read the inducement chat!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: tinasqueezer
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 07:40 PM

OK, the early bird has flown away with all his tickets (probabably to somewhere warmer at this time of year). The good news is that a slight hiccup with the ferry arrangements has been sorted today and it has turned out a bit cheaper than I said on an earlier post.

We now have a fixed rate for a car/camper on the ferry with up to 4 adults that works out at £12.50 a head. Buy direct from FolkStation using the booking form, or just phone us for other combinations and for large vans, etc. A web-based credit card arrangement is in the pipeline when we get round to sorting out the details with one of the reputable operators - probably Ticketline. Or you can buy through the steam railway's web site as well!!!!!!! All the details on our web site.

We are getting very excited about this years event as year 3 looks like it is building up to something very special.

Mike

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Eye Lander
Date: 20 Feb 10 - 05:27 AM

Helloooooooooooooooo back to the top

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 05:14 AM

Plans firming up well for FolkStation
Stewards still needed, so go here for a form,
Stewards info

you know it makes sense

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 09:57 AM

I'm told that there are red squirrels on the Isle of Wight - is that so? Are there any living near Folkstation?

I'm also told that Tennyson wrote Crossing The Bar while looking out across the Solent, which suggests he may have thought the Almighty lived on the Isle as well:

'I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the Bar.'

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 02:29 PM

Yes there are red squirrels all over the island, we saw one yesterday in fact. If you like the look of grey squirrels then the red is even cuter, small and delicate in comparison.

I can't guarantee there will be any at Havenstreet but I would be surprised if they didn't make an appearance.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 05:06 PM

Never having seen one, I'd be thrilled if they did.

About this ferry - should booked acts buy their ferry tickets now? Are there ferries at the bottom of the garden?

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 28 Feb 10 - 05:35 PM

Booked acts let us do the worrying for them!!
Just let us know when you would prefer to travel and what you will be travelling in and/or caravan etc.
The same applies to stewards and those actually buying Season tickets, we look after your ferry booking.

We have negotiated special rates for Thursday through to Monday

Contact us via the website
www.folkstation.co.uk
for more details..It looks complicated but it really is a good deal, even better for four people travelling.

And we still need stewards - look at
Stewards

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 22 Mar 10 - 05:17 AM

Ticket Farm is now up and running for online booking, go on you know you want to!

Ticket Farm

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Eye Lander
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 04:49 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 05:03 AM

We are soooo looking forward to this festival!! So many of our good friends are going, there will be a wealth of talent and companionship this weekend. And I hear there'll be beer too.....

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cats
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 05:33 AM

I'll bring the port

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dave Earl
Date: 22 Apr 10 - 07:38 AM

Andy/Jilly.
Hi

I thought I had sent a Stewards Application Form

I haven't heard anything yet.

Do you need me as a Steward or did my form not arrive

Dave

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Apr 10 - 07:50 AM

Received my transport confirmation & starting my packing list now *grin*

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 25 May 10 - 11:02 AM

Tickets selling fast, be sure not to miss out on this great new festival.
FolkStation

Stewards still needed so have a look here.
Stewards Info

See you there?

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 25 May 10 - 11:03 AM

And how about a few "I'm going" names?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 May 10 - 02:55 PM

For future reference, you put a consent to use of name in the small print on the booking form, then YOU can (lawfully) tell us who's going (assuming your Data Protection Act registration so permits)!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 May 10 - 03:27 PM

Well, there'll be me, and there'll be himself aswell *grin*

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 25 May 10 - 04:31 PM

You missed the point Richard, are you coming?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Splott Man
Date: 26 May 10 - 03:41 AM

I'm going.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 May 10 - 03:30 AM

Refressssh!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: SussexCarole
Date: 27 May 10 - 07:00 AM

We'll be there with new hip.......hooray!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GRex
Date: 27 May 10 - 01:08 PM

We will be there, (if any one is interested).

               GRex

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Anne Lister
Date: 28 May 10 - 12:00 PM

We'll be there, too! Looking forward to it - and it's our wedding anniversary weekend, so make sure you find a moment to toast it with us!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 10 Jun 10 - 11:59 AM

Just as an extra temptation as if the guest list was not enough! have a squizz at this..
IOW Steamers

Oh and there is still room for a few more stewards
Stewards click here, go on, you know you want to

What you might be missing:-

FolkStation the Isle of Wight Folk Festival

See you there.

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Jun 10 - 06:21 PM

Do I recall rightly that there may be a MudGather in the offing????

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 11 Jun 10 - 05:50 AM

Oh good you volunteered!!!
Saturday afternoon seems a good time, after Pattie's spoon workshop so we have something to stir the hot chocolate with.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Splott Man
Date: 13 Jun 10 - 03:46 PM

Eeeuuuwww!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dave Earl
Date: 13 Jun 10 - 04:06 PM

Well I believe I'm going.

What's the deal with Ferry Andy?

Dave

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 13 Jun 10 - 07:03 PM

P.m.d Dave to stop him worrying.
General info: if you have bought a ticket the ferry should have been sorted already, if you have volunteered to steward and we have a form from you, then the ferries are being sorted now.
If you want to steward there is still time..see post above.

If you want to buy a ticket see other link above.

The Isle of Wight......festival central. Just been sat in the garden listening to Paul McCartney doing Beatles numbers, now watching on telly. I was part of that crowd, oh alright a couple of miles up the road.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Splott Man
Date: 14 Jun 10 - 04:05 AM

Watched some of it on the telly.
I came over all nostalgic. I never got to see the Beatles, but now by son saw Macca in Cardiff on Saturday.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jun 10 - 10:04 AM

How's it going then? Any program info yet?

Really looking forward to it!!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 24 Jun 10 - 02:06 PM

It's getting so close now the best way to book your ticket is online at
Ticketfarm

The Isle of Wight's new web ticket service.

Check the guest list on the website, it is still growing, as the confirmations come in.

FolkStation

As well as the major guests we are planning a full programme of Sessions, Folk Clubs, Morris, Storytellers, BEER, Food (new this year, full cooked breakfast )

The programme is being finalised as we speak, so more tempting details soon. But why wait, you know it makes sense.

I could still do with a few more stewards, the best and most economical way to get involved in this embryonic festival.

Yes I really want to be a Steward

Please be quick. One of the charms of the Island is the sea crossing but it is a logistical nightmare to sort out in a hurry.

See many of you there then, and don't forget choccies for the Mudgather.

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 30 Jun 10 - 04:30 AM

Well there's good news and there's bad news....
I've found my lost song book. If you know me at all you, know how vital that is to me!!
The bad news is that I'll be able to sing those same old songs at FolkStation now!!!
Tee Hee..
And you will all surprise us by turning up to this great new little festival won't you.

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 30 Jun 10 - 10:48 AM

The heroic Bryan Creer (TheSnail) has just put the tunes Spare Parts will be using for our concertina part-playing sessions on the band website. You can download them in pdf, midi and Noteworthy Composer.

If you'd like them printed and sent by post, email me on valmaigoodyear[at]aol[dot]com.

Valmai (Lewes)

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 30 Jun 10 - 07:19 PM

Thanks Valmai,
if I wasn't helping run a Festival I'd have a practice...Oh alright I'll make time. Looking forward to it.

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: SylviaN
Date: 01 Jul 10 - 05:27 PM

If any of you out there are still only thinking about going, then stop thinking and go.

Keith and I were on the Isle of Wight last weekend (Hi Andy and Jillie and everyone else) and we had a great time. Lovely people, lovely music. You will be royally taken care of and you will enjoy yourselves.
We would be there if we didn't have commitments.

Sylvia

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Jul 10 - 05:54 PM

I've been collecting cheese already *grin*

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 02 Jul 10 - 04:29 AM

Cheese? Cheese? Tell us more ...

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Jul 10 - 04:31 AM

Aha, looks like another 'chort & peese' candidate...

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 03 Jul 10 - 02:23 AM

Campsite opens Thursday afternoon 5 p.m.
Remember that Haven Street is a working steam railway. The FolkStation site is across the tracks so there is no vehicle access while the trains are running.
Make sure you arrive before 10 a.m. or after 5p.m. if you need to get your car etc. on to the campsite.
There is a large car park and pedestrian access all day of course.
There must be a blues song about singing on the wrong side of the tracks?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GRex
Date: 03 Jul 10 - 04:36 AM

Thanks for the tip-off Andy. I assumme this means that we cannot, between 10am and 5pm, drive off the camp site when leaving.

         GRex

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 04 Jul 10 - 07:56 PM

Ain't that the truth!!
Although I don't remember it being a problem last yea.r

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 05 Jul 10 - 01:44 AM

Now printing the music for our concertina part-playing sessions. We're definitely doing arrangements of

The Speaking Figure (William Winter MS)
Southrepps Hornpipe (Albert Hewitt, Suffolk)
and Foul Weather Call (Sussex).

In case we need more we're also bringing Galopede, Lord Nelson's Waltz (Jackson) and Galloway Girth (Sussex).

Because I'm a great believer in being prepared, we'll also bring spare copies of half a dozen or so arrangements we did for Whitby last year.

Tootle pip,

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Jul 10 - 02:18 PM

Ooooh I can't wait.
Looking back through the posts I see it Anne Lister's wedding anniversary as well as ours so I reckon there'll be a lot of celebrating going on.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 05 Jul 10 - 02:49 PM

Right - we've just got our timetable. We'll do the first group of tunes on Saturday and the second on Sunday.

I look forward to trying the local beers, having fond memories of a barrel of Burts which squirted hops over the ceiling and the Squire during a Chingford Morris Ale in the summer of 1976. As I remember, he was forced to stand with his finger in the spile-hole for a considerable length of time, an indignified position for a teetotaller. Alas, Burts is no more, but I'm sure we can find some good alternatives. What do the locals recommend?

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Jul 10 - 04:34 PM

Looks like the MudGather will start on Saturday at 17.00 at the Haven. Who knows where it will end.... Come if you can, bring chocolate *grin*

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dave Earl
Date: 05 Jul 10 - 04:42 PM

Enquiring minds wonder if the Mudgather will include a raffle

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Jul 10 - 05:48 PM

Hmmm, a MudRaffle? P'raps not this time. It's my guess that the Railway itself probably needs support & we wouldn't want to tread on any toes really. It'll be lovely just having a Gather with songs, tunes, smiles, hugs, beer & chocolate in a fab venue!!! What a combination *grin*

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Splott Man
Date: 06 Jul 10 - 03:56 AM

Is there a wheelbarrow we can borrow between 10 and 5?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 06 Jul 10 - 02:41 PM

Dont understand why I appeared as guest up there?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 04:48 AM

Don't worry Scaremisses, it's all part of the confusion that just sets in around me. You will be bringing guitar, voices and CDs though won't you?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 04:51 AM

Site laid out.
Another busy day should see us ready for you all.

Site opens Thursday at 1700. If you arrive earlier just park in car park and wander through.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 05:54 AM

Mustn't forget passports & chort & peese.....

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dave Earl
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 07:18 AM

Just thinking the same myself Hils

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST,daughter
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 08:12 AM

Can't wait! Got a weekend of gigs in Bath the week after (he he he - finally getting my act together!) so easing myself in on the Isle will be fabulous!!!!

Planning to get ridiculously hammered at some point, can you all ensure this happens please?!!! Tee Hee

xxxx

Alie

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 10:28 AM

OOoooo- I'm jealous! Would love to be there with all you lovely people- maybe next year.

Have fun, all!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 11:08 AM

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Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Janet Elizabeth
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 01:37 PM

Wow, this getting really exciting now... Is everyone staying until Monday morning? How long have we go the campsite for? More importantly for tenters, how long will the loos stay on-site? (I'm an ignorant newbie xx)

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 07 Jul 10 - 04:51 PM

guitars voices CD's chocolate cheese port anything else I am forgetting?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 02:18 AM

Someone whose tastebuds I trust, and who like me was weaned on Harveys, recommends Goddards beer. This is important purely because I need a decent pint as a prop in a song, you understand.

What's the weather forecast, anyone?

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 02:45 AM

Take sun block!!!

Metcheck says:
Friday 28 degress, Saturday & Sunday 27 degrees.

We're setting off later today to beat the rush, safe journeys everone!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 03:21 AM

GREAT. We've had to put up tents in drizzle and downpour several times this year.

Many thanks to Andy and Hector for putting the link to our concertina session music on the front page of the Folkstation website!

Valmai

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Splott Man
Date: 11 Jul 10 - 06:58 PM

Well!

What a lovely festival it was too.

Thanks to everyone involved in making it so enjoyable.

Again. Again.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 11 Jul 10 - 08:02 PM

Hiya again everyone!!! Splottie and me had a brill weekend. The weather was fantastic, the ambiance and company was wonderful, the trip on the pooh pooh train and singing with the Hare Krishna lot on route made a great party on the platform (you should have been there!), the spoons orchestra, the cheese burgers on site, the woodland walk, the venue itself...........just a few of the things that made my weekend - oh and of course not forgetting the music...ta Andy for getting us out there. XX Pat

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 11 Jul 10 - 08:15 PM

Next year! :)

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Anne Lister
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 05:23 AM

It was Steve's first folk festival and he really enjoyed it, even if we didn't get to any formal concerts!
What a friendly festival and how clever of everyone to arrange so much sunshine - other festivals, please copy!

Anne

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: GRex
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 01:57 PM

By far the best week-end my wife and I have had for a few years.

Eveyone so friendly and helpful. A great little festival.

Many thanks to everyone involved.

             GRex

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Dave Earl
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 02:04 PM

It was rather good wasn't it!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cats
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 02:28 PM

What a BRILLIANT weekend it was. We even had a Folkstation Reunion on the ferry back when various people put in an appearance who were booked on to a later ferry but managed to get on ours! Can I come back again, please?

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Eye Lander
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 09:04 AM

Wowzers, can't think what else to say yet. Got home yesterday at 5pm a tad on the tired side, thanks to you all for making it what it was - a brilliant festival   Back later with memories.

Jillie

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cats
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 05:27 PM

Memory number 1... overheard at the Spiers and Boden concert. From a young member of the audience, 'What are all these old people doing here!!!!!'

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 05:45 PM

Ha ha!!!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 06:44 PM

Hmm. Sounds like I may need to find a way to beat the ferry prices next year - or borrow a small tent and bring mandolin and boxes of capos so I can borrow guitars, to ferry as a foot passenger!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Eye Lander
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 02:44 AM

Love it Kath!!!

Having a brilliant weekend.

Jillie

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 04:47 AM

An absolute blast from start to finish. Heard lots of good music, played some of it, met plenty of old friends and made some new ones, drank lots of jolly good beer.

Blissfully good weather and a charming setting. I saw a buzzard and another bird of prey I couldn't identify over the trees round the camp site one afternoon.

Valmai (one of the three bods in Harveys bar-towel coats)

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 03:46 PM

We have red kites, Valmai--but you'd know those, I dare say. Also peregrines.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 05:20 PM

What a Fabulous weekend!!! Huge thanks to all the Organisers for putting on such a good event, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Managed to miss the very high temperatures at home too *grin*

Can we do it again next year????

Richard Bridge: there may be a car space available next year from Old Keepers!!

Lovely to see so many Catters at the Gather, we managed to get through lots of chocolate & a few white mice too!

Here's the Register:

MGAS
Anne Lister
Daughter
Guest, the Brewmaster
Guests, Rosie & Molly
GRex
Mr & Mrs Scarecrow
Cats
Dave Earl
Cllr
MiskinMan
Guests, Brian & Madge
Guest, Eric
Lady Elizabeth
Guests, Pam & Jed
Guest, Debbie
Crystal
Guest, Sandi O'Donnell
Cap'n'Ella
Guest, Richard A
SussexCarole
Crane Driver

Also seen at the festival:

EyeLander
Valmai Goodyear
The Snail
Tinasqueezer
Johnny Dyer
Kitchenpiper
Richard Atkins
Dame Patti Smith EPNS
Splott Man
Jon Boden
John Spiers (I'm sure he's a member but can't find his name..)

OK, who'd I miss this time????

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: TheSnail
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 07:28 PM

Steve Parkes

We have red kites, Valmai--but you'd know those, I dare say. Also peregrines.

Nah. Wasn't a kite. Smaller than the buzzard. We wondered if it might be a peregrine.

Fantastic weekend. Lots of lovely music, met old friends, made new ones and it only rained at night.

Many thanks to the organisers.

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 10:24 AM

Just coming down to earth at last.
A truly memorable weekend, plus extensions before and after! The atmosphere was wonderful, a little bit of M....n still remains.
Thanks to all who came and supported what looks like a permanent fixture on the Folk Map.
Loads of photos still to sort but two nights of Morris and a Local fun day to help with, before we get a chance!!

Andy

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:16 AM

Nice to meet a few of the 'left-overs' on Tuesday night!

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Cap n' Ella
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 01:55 PM

Absolutely agree with all the nice things that have already been written, Thanks to all those involved in organising this great little festival - long may it continue!

Tony

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 24 Jul 10 - 04:37 AM

If you live on the Island make sure you get a copy of the latest Gazette. Friday 16th July. No 67. Full three page colour spread with more than a dozen pictures,all about FolkStation. Buy a few and send to friends.
For all you "overners", the text and a couple of pictures are on the Gazette site at
Isle of Wight Gazette

Andy & Jillie

Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jul 10 - 04:43 AM

Thanks Andy, they've covered it well! What a Fab weekend.....