Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007

Subject: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 05:24 AM

Lost count of the number of years we have held this so far

venue The Shaw Inn Shaw Street/Racecommon Rd Barnsley [home of Barnsley Folk club see Web site ~ Google~ Barnsley Folk Club]

Easter 2007 Sat use all the pub day and upstairs Fri and Sat night starts Fri night April 6th

April 8th Sunday at 1pm Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher are festival guests

a Sing and Ale type weekend hosted by the folk club but led by Booker and Padgett (Jude Knight is coming too from Whitby)

No smoking please but can in normal pub area still

Indoor camping at the YMCA limited camper van room

Unhurried quiet weekend near to the town

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 02:50 PM

refresh!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 02:59 PM

Sounds good. Dave and Bill are worth the trip any time.

Mick is booked at Miskin for Easter so sadly we won't be able to make it but anyone who can get there is guaranteed a fantastic time.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: SussexCarole
Date: 25 Feb 07 - 06:47 PM

Itinerants from Wales can be expected

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 26 Feb 07 - 06:56 AM

Excellent Carole

ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 04:59 AM

Building nicely thank you

session with Tony and Mel and Fyrish are coming too! and the Wakefield contingent

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: muppitz
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 08:12 AM

Ray

I've not been to your Barnsley sing since the year Murf had his Campervan broken into and had to try explaining to the Police what a Bodhran was! Also known as the year Landlocked reminded us all why indoor camping is a dangerous and especially noisy game!
There is potential for me making it.

muppitz
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Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 12:26 PM

OK Tina!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 05:17 PM

Barnsley's always the best place to be at Easter!
Looking forward to another great weekend Ray - count me in for the friday and saturday at least!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: collierlad
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 04:48 PM

Ray
I hope to make it this year, below is a link to some photos I took I think in 2004.
Photo Barnsley 2004

I'll also have with me copies of the new charity Tap & Spile CD.
Tap & Spile CD (Behind Closed Doors)

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 03:05 PM

Thanks Brian nice little collection, not all i might taken at Barnsley in 2004

I had forgotten about some of the characters!! some really nice reminscences though

Like the firebrigade!!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 06:59 AM

Any one not into shanties or at Miskin at Easter or fancy a change of venue

Why not try us

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 03:58 PM

Right ~ just had Roy Hardacre on the phone from Harrogate: Tony and Mel from Wakefield along with Sarah and John Platt (part of the Barnsley FC resident band) with Roy will be leading the musicians session on Saturday in the downstairs part of the pub

So any musicians or anyone wanting to mix it song and music guitars etc welcome

FYRISH are coming on Saturday again

Sunday guest separate with Dave and Bill at 1pm

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 10:07 AM

Looking forward to Easter weekend at Barnsley

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 04:22 AM

S70 1AP is the Post Code for Barnsley YMCA for camping Easter

small amount of room around the YM and possibly the Shaw Inn from Friday night to Monday (if needed!!)

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 12 Mar 07 - 03:46 AM

The camping is in the YM Community Hall to the back up the drive just past the main YM building on Blucher Street! ~ near the Post Office

Watch Easter/bank Holiday parking arrangements

Barnsley is no better nor worse than anywhere for minor vandalism!so be careful

Hope to see you all that can

Ray for John Booker and me, who are your hosts! so any problems let me know
Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,Sarah, Barnsley
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:23 PM

Refresh!!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 07:25 AM

Hope to make it this year after a few years missing.

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 02:00 PM

Nice to see you Jane and Geoff and any other Easter lost folkies

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: North/South Annie
Date: 23 Mar 07 - 06:40 PM

I'm coming too now Ray with another lost folkie 'Joc O Dreams'. See you soon. (I've PM'd you.)

Annie

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 04:39 AM

Thanks Annie

may have difficulties with pm as Ive lost me mudcat cookie!! like the flippin Camaflouge Net!!

check out Barnsley Folk Club web site the sandlizard one or just google 'ray padgett folk' and you have me

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Mar 07 - 05:05 AM

I am back!

barnsley could be busy this year just read me pms!

Anyone need anything special this year let me know

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 12:47 PM

Refresh

Its at Easter!!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 04:54 PM

Cant see your pm Annie probably due to my lost cookie

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: North/South Annie
Date: 25 Mar 07 - 06:14 PM

OK Ray I've found your phone number from t'other site so if you haven't found yer cookie in't next couple of days I'll give you a bell - you know who I am - I used to work in't tax office with your cousin years ago + we last spoke in't beer tent last Warwick fest.

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 26 Mar 07 - 04:02 AM

Ells bells

Yep ok

Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 03:50 AM

nearly slipped off!

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Abuwood
Date: 27 Mar 07 - 04:21 AM

We are headed your way this year - looks like fun.
Ali & Steve

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 05:28 AM

a week to go now hope the weather gets better for Easter!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,Sarah, Barnsley
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 06:59 AM

Less than a week now!

Looking forward to session downstairs sat lunchtime

:)

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 05:14 PM

Its going to to be very busy!!

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: collierlad
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:21 PM

What time things kick off on friday?

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 03 Apr 07 - 05:30 AM

Brian the pub is open at 3.30pm Fri

Official singaround 7.30pm

Sat all pub pm and if big swell may use all pub Sat eve locals permitting!! But usual upstairs Sat non smoking!!

YM usual to open about 5pm Friday

I have Les Sullivan coming on Thursday!


Pub primed for the onslaught ~ YM I have to do a Risk Assessment, come early to be sure of a Camper spot in YM carpark!

Shaw has some room around and tentative permission to park there weekend. Toilets at night a problem!!

Expected good turn up for the weekend

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 11:30 AM

This weekend and the weather should be good so beer garden too!

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 04:40 PM

Have a great time! I expect Les will have copies of new CD available, too....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Apr 07 - 04:52 PM

I bet!

Cheers

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: CharleyO'Neill
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 07:53 AM

What time does the session start on saturday ?

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: SussexCarole
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 03:36 AM

Almost packed - will be heading off through 'Heads of the Valleys' - beautiful weather forcecast - see you in Barnsley later

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: GUEST,Sarah
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 02:39 PM

Charley

Midday officially (downstairs at least), but things might run a bit late.

Sarah :)

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 08:35 AM

I've heard from Les and Carys that the singing has been great, but Murf's campervan was broken into again - as was their own (and also, I think, Carole and Andrew's), so they've driven home overnight with the side window missing ....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Frogette
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 10:16 AM

not Carole and Andrews, they were indoor camping but one of the northern lads. Sorry but as he came late we weren't introduced. We only lost the Cd player also my little carry case of folk CD's which I am now going to have to try to replace. Anyone got a spare copy of My Lady of Autumn. We are otherwise OK and hopeful that Les can write a song about it.

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 02:09 PM

Yes very sorry about the thefts and break ins I am having very serious thinkings about continued use cannot have someone looking after the YM security so future usage there in doubt

May move to the Keel Inn much more room and campervan and campig space other than that would have little or no campervan space

Othe lad is Brian Colley from Hartlepool ~ he has had his van broken into 4 times recently!! not just at Barnsley

Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 02:11 PM

Yes it was a great weekend singing-wise and excellent company.

What a pity about the thefts, couldn't have happened to nicer folks.
But don't blame yself Ray, you and Johnny did a fantastic job organising the weekend.

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Crane Driver
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 02:21 PM

It was indeed an excellent weekend of songs - what a fine collection of singers and musicians gathered there over the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing from everyone who performed. It was indeed a shame that some selfish yobs spoilt things at the end but that certainly wasn't the fault of the organisers.

Hope you do find another, safer venue Ray - we'd love to come back on a regular basis.

Andrew & Carole
(safely back in Wales)

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Frogette
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 06:52 AM

We'll be back too, like a shot if you get the Keel Inn or similar. We really enjoyed it. Thanks Ray for your hospitality.

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Abuwood
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 12:47 PM

Sorry to hear about the problems - I just logged in to say thanks for a super singing weekend - we really enjoyed it.
Ali & Steve

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: r.padgett
Date: 09 Apr 07 - 03:35 PM

Up to date just had a phone call from YM premises manager who is very concerned at spate of incidents and knowing him he is likely to take very firm action ~ he is going to police station tomorrow and he reckons he know who it is thats responsible!!

No real consolation for inconvenience but remedial action is in place and hopefully we can iron out one or two other problems which have surfaced too

The Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher session on Sunday and survivors was well attended and very well appreciated too

Thanks everyone for your support and I do hope too many are not detered from coming back to Barnsley

Enjoyed everyones company and songs (between the pints!!)
Ray

Subject: RE: Barnsley Folk Singaround 2007
From: Jock O' Dreams
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 01:18 PM

We have just arrived back in Portsmouth after a very enjoyable week end in the great company of fine singers.What a fantastic assortment of styles and all of a high standard!Exceptional!
Many thanks to all involved with the organization.
Sorry to hear about the break-ins sadly its almost the norm these days! B---ards!
See you all again no doubt somewhere on the circuit

               Jim & Anne