Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!

Subject: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Hawker
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 03:23 PM

Hi all,
I received an e-mail this morning, the improtant part of the e-mail was this:

"I am writing to inform you that at a board meeting on 17th June the directors of Cornwall Festivals Ltd reluctantly, but unanimously, took the decision to cancel the Cornwall Folk Festival this year.

The decision was taken on the basis of a significant shortfall in some sources of funding that had been built into the original budget"

This is very sad news indeed, it would have been the 35th Cornwall Folk festival.

I am not posting this as an opportunity for you all to have a go at the organisers, who, I am sure, went through a lot of soul searching before making this decision, but merely to inform anyone planning to go, to prevent un-necessary journeys and give them the chance to re-plan their August Bank Holiday weekend!

Cheers, Lucy Burrow

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Jim Lad
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 03:26 PM

I'm sure this is tough for all concerned. Maybe something good will come out of it down the road.
Jim

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 03:29 PM

Lucy - this is rotten news, and very sad for the organisers and punters.

I've never made it to the Wadebridge/ Cornwall Festival, but I know that some people love it so much that they will go there straight after Whitby...

Kitty

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 03:31 PM

Bugger, and in such a nice place too.
Chin up, you never know!
G.

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 03:47 PM

Oh that's a terrible shame Lucy!! Another good festival lost this year, positive thoughts for next year. Thanks for putting this up on the Cat!

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: SylviaN
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 03:50 PM

Lovely festival, lovely place, lovely people. What a shame. Hope it works out for next year,Lucy.

Sylvia

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Buddug
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 05:52 PM

A terrible shame indeed - I loved Wadebridge Festival. Fingers crossed for next year.

Vicki

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 06:47 PM

Really sorry to hear it - I used to love going to Wadebridge. I wonder if the "significant shortfall" is a permanent state of affairs or if it's just some glitch that happened this year. Let us know if you hear anything, Lucy (and thanks for the heads-up, even if it is sad news).

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 08:03 PM

Bugger.

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Hamish
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 04:54 AM

But I will have a very mild go at the organisers for not updating the web-site. People may still be making plans on the basis of the site. I have sent an e-mail just in case it's slipped their memory at this gut-wrenching time. All that work and emotional input down the pan. They have my commiserations.

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Hamish

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:28 AM

REally sorry to hear this enjoyed my trip a few years ago now!

Lovely spot and great pubs and concert hall

Ray

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: treewind
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:46 AM

That's a great shame! I hope they sort things out for next year.
The main organisers this year are good friends and I was hoping it would be a roaring success - I'm sure it's not their fault!

Anahata

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Cats at Work
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 05:57 AM

so perhaps we ought to have a Not Cornwall Folk Festival afternoon cream Tea and sing at mine?

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Hamish
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 06:34 AM

Re: web-site. I have just received this response:

> I'm sure you'll be updating the official web-site as a matter
> of priority.
>
> Cheers - and commiserations. I know that there are lots of you
> who have put in huge amounts of effort already.


Yes of course. The various prices/applications/forms have already been disabled/removed and official display will take effect (already written) as soon as all artists and current sponsors have been notified and any appropriate monies refunded.

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Hamish

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Jun 07 - 08:27 AM

Fab Idea Cats *grin*

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Hawker
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 02:36 AM

Refresh.......

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: GUEST,sylv f (T and R)
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 10:42 AM

Hi Lucy
Received e-mail from Alan same day as you. So sad.Would have been 35th festival this year. Hope to see you soon.

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 11:04 AM

I understand that efforts are being made in Wadebridge to salvage the festival this year in some form. I absolutely can say no more (mainly because I don't know much) but watch this space and don't completely give up just yet!

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: breezy
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 11:10 AM

go it Steve, if not , come out on the harbour and lets do some R T

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Cats
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 12:19 PM

That's after you've stopped off for a cream tea sing with us...

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 07:37 PM

You seriously do not want me singing with you...

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Cats
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 05:34 AM

You could listen and enjoy the cream tea!!!

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: breezy
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 12:36 PM

oops, ,wrong Steve, eyes thinking of abbott, my mistake , sorry

but get something going and someone will hold you up, Hawker did it.

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 07:12 PM

At nearly thirty miles I'm a bit remote from Wadebridge, though I do know some good folkies there and I know they want to keep the thing alive. Like I said, if I get to know any more I'll post it, though countless others around here probably have their fingers on the pulse far better than I do.

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Hawker
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 04:04 AM

I have heard that several of the locals are planning to be going to the usual venues and making music / singing regardless of the fact that the committee have had to pull the plug. Well done them for their tenacity. Normally I would be there to support them, but, as my other half was going to be elsewhere when I was at Wadebridge, I am going to take the opportunity to spend some time with him. We have a wedding on the Saturday and then are heading off with the engine in the general direction of Honiton Hill Rally, we will be taking instruments with us, so if you are there, come and join us! Sorry Cats, wont make the cream tea!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Wadebridge Folk Fest Cancelled!
From: Mr Red
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 05:49 PM

The Bank Holiday has several festivals - Shrewsbury being one.

See festivals on cresby.com

Not Cornwall but a nice festival. Growing and sizeable already.

At least it wasn't the weather - Saul is off one weekl to go and more a Marina that an campsite.