Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two

Subject: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 22 Apr 07 - 07:17 PM

This years Holmfirth Festival of Folk will be held on 11th, 12th, and 13th May 2007.

There will be lots going on again, including concerts by Chumbawamba, The John Richards Band, Kate Bramley, Emily Druce, Gordon Tyrrall , Brian Peters , The Red Parrots and many many more.
Workshops for all ages, a family Ceilidh led by the Good Egg Band and lots of Morris sides (including the famous Britannia Coconut Dancers from Bacup) are all adding to this great weekend of talent and fun.

Holmfirth, heart of Last of the Summer Wine Country, will also be vibrant and entertaining with the usual lively musician sessions and sing-arounds found in the many pubs and hotels etc throughout the weekend.
Local and nearly local bands; Old Man Pie, The Travelling Billberets and Free Sandwiches will doing their stuff and The Shellback Chorus will be filling the streets and venues with their powerful harmonies.

This is a real village festival amongst some of the most stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Pennines .
The fact that it is village based means that everything (including camping) is only a short stroll away.
The abundance of excellent pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants, take-aways, shops, B&Bs, and of course the festival concert venues etc makes this a very convenient, convivial and easy going festival with a really great friendly atmosphere.

For more details please note:

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.holmfirthfestivalfofolk.co.uk

Phone: Tourist Information Office 01484 222444

To join the festival team contact Jenny on 01484 687319

Just updating Soldier boys first post

To read Holmfirth Festival of Folk part one go Here

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 09:02 AM

Ned Ludd is almost right - Emily can't appear on Saturday which is why the Ugly Mug Jug Band are on at Carniceria.
However - she will be on with Steve Jones on Sunday afternoon.
Programmes at printer as I write and should be out and for sale on Friday. Same price as last year (£1) but lots more pages. We have page inflation but not price inflation - (thinks - must have a word with Gordon about that).

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 07:44 PM

Wots this got to do with it read on
Mass trespass of Kinder Scout
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Commemorative plaque at Bowden Bridge QuarryThe mass trespass of Kinder Scout was a notable act of willful trespass by ramblers. It was undertaken at Kinder Scout, in the Peak District of England, on 24 April 1932, to highlight weaknesses in English law of the time. This denied walkers in England or Wales access to areas of open country, and to public footpaths which, in previous ages (and today), formed public rights of way. Political and conservation activist Benny Rothman was one of the principal leaders.

A commemorative plaque now marks the start of the trespass at Bowden Bridge quarry near Hayfield (which is now a popular area for ramblers). This was unveiled in April 1982 by an aged Benny Rothman during a rally to mark the 50th anniversary. The trespass proceeded via William Clough to the plateau of Kinder Scout, where there were violent scuffles with gamekeepers. Several ramblers were arrested and some would receive jail sentences of 18 months, merely for diverging a few yards from a right-of-way.

The mass trespass had a far-reaching impact, some of which is still playing out today. Eventually, changes in the law would allow all citizens access to public footpaths, regardless of whether they crossed private land. This culminated in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, which legislates a limited right to roam over scheduled access land (see Open Country).

Ewan MacColl, the poet and folk singer, celebrated these events in his song The Manchester Rambler, and it is also the subject of a song onChumbawamba's 2005 album A Singsong and a Scrap. Today week marks the 75th anniversary of the mass trespass on Kinder Scout.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ned Ludd
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 03:37 PM

That's great, I like Emily, Just thought Tyke was being his usual sen!
Dave the jug.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 04:13 AM

Programmes should be available to buy from tomorrow at the Tourist Info in Holmfirth and some of the shops and pubs.

Names still being added to the list - Abelungu, an African drumming trio from Sowerby Bridge will be playing at the Y Bar from about 6 - 7 on Saturday teatime.

A couple of things to take off the list of earlier announcements - the Rowan knitting workshop won't happen so no need to polish up your knitting songs and unfortunately the hugely talented young group 4 Square can't make the Saturday gig so another hugely talented young duo - James Meadows and Steve Lacey will take their place.

Tyke has got his itinerary sorted and will be a very busy boy on Saturday but can relax after Chumbawamba at the Civic.

I notice that James and Mayer are doing a Jake Thackray show at Birds Edge this Sunday but don't forget that we have our own Jake Thackray Experience performed by very talented Jake enthusiasts - that will be on the Saturday night of the festival at the Old Bridge.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 03:24 PM

Hi Cath glad that you now know what I thought you new about what I already Knowed. For the rest of you if you go here http://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/ you will find out all you need to know about what we already know. But rest assured Cath will keep us up-to-date here with what is new for you to know. If you have any problems with what you now know please let us know by writing your name and address on the back of a five pound note (new or old) and sending it to the Holmfirth Festival of Folk Office.
George

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 06:02 PM

Which will be in the entrance of the Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth from about 4.00 on Friday.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 06:34 AM

Just got word from the printer that the programmes will be delivered to the Old Bridge this afternoon and I will get some to the Tourist Information Office before they shut this afternoon.
We're nearly there!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 11:56 AM

When Cath let's me have some free time I shall be doing my own thing. Whilst drinking Soldier boys beer.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM

Tyke I think you have too much time on your hands!!
Anyway the programmes are out and they look bloody good.
Didn't we do well?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 01:22 PM

I been to Holmfirth before so I know that you always do well that is why you have my suport and the reason that I keep coming back. Time on my hand I wish I had; however I've sent the ageing parent off on a cruse and booked a day's leave to recover from Holmfirth Festival.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 01:51 PM

Tyke, you multi-talented famous person.I'm impressed with the link.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 02:07 PM

Thank you dozy rozy and wot have you done to soldier boy is he in hiding?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 02:58 PM

Nope, just can't afford lo let you run up anymore than the three free pints of beer credits you have earned so far Tyke!

Everythings looking good for this years festival and it's only two weeks away folks, from 11 to 13 of May.
Can't wait!
This really is a brilliant festival so come along and have a great time.

[As this is your thread now Tyke my contribution here is deserving of a pint so that means that I now only owe you two pints. Yippeee.]

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 04:49 PM

Ok Soldier boy I'll ask Cath to deduct 2 from you total. Oh it's not my thread it the Holmfirth festval thread that you started. Here

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 02:27 PM

There has been a sighting of Soldier Boy at the Marsden cuckoo festival today.Or is it a sighting of a cuckoo at the Marsden Soldier boy festival? He is still alive, unless I'm mistaken.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ned Ludd
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 07:14 PM

Wuz at the cuckoo fest, didn't see 'im! Saw lots of morris people and many strange fruit and veg!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 09:42 PM

I wus there - disguised craftfully as - a Soldier Boy!
Still alive - I think!!!
I'll let you know in the morning.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 06:49 AM

Just heard a rumour that Seth Lakeman will be appearing at then Schools' Concert in the Civic Hall on Saturday dinner time! Awaiting confirmation but I'll let you know as soon as I know for certain.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 07:14 AM

a rumour ?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 10:22 AM

Now here is your chance to thank Cath for all her hard work.
Thank you!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 05:56 PM

Thanks for that Tyke it's much appreciated. I'm already almost a third of the way to my target and I only put it up this dinner time - maybe I'll have to raise my target!!
And I'll never make rude remarks about your blue clicky things and having too much time on your hands ever again.
Thanks pal.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 06:21 PM

Your very welcome and all I can say is that spelling to you is what blue clicky things are to me. Just follow the instructions and past the HTML into this space that you are typing in your message.

(drag over Html to highlight press Ctrl and C together then back to your reply to thread and Ctrl and V together) Its sound more complicated than it is and if you check the preview you can check that you have it right before you post. like that

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 07:16 PM

Hint html ha <   before and after >

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Forsh
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 07:21 PM

Ahh, but if you fancy a change, try Clennell Hll Folk Fest, Alwinton Northumberland, same Dates! :)

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 08:56 PM

Now calm down! I know that wasn't a nice thing for Forsh to do. It's just his last moment desperate attempt to get Folks to his chosen festival. But at least he had the guts to put his name to his late promotional attempt. Oh and his photo up on the Mudcat. Still no ill will as long as he says thank you to Cath makes a donation here..

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 30 Apr 07 - 05:33 AM

Your instructions assume that I'm a PC person but I'm not - I'm a Mac person. Anyway who needs to do stickies when you do them so well?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 01 May 07 - 07:59 AM

There will be dancing in the Streets!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 02 May 07 - 06:04 AM

What a silly girl I am! (Ignore loud chorus of 'Oh yes you are!")

Of course Seth Lakeman isn't coming to Holmfirth.

I misunderstood an email I was sent and the true story is the a group of pupils from a local primary school have learnt his song 'The White Hare' and will be performing it in the Schools' Concert on Saturday lunchtime and at the Young Persons' Open Mic on Saturday afternoon. So he will be there in spirit but not in person.

So, should you read this thread Seth, sorry and we won't be expecting you after all.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 02 May 07 - 01:02 PM

Good thinking denying everything Cath let's stop this rumour otherwise we will be needing extra security. I was singing with Coblers Monday in Scarborough on the Grand Turk to raise funds for Lifeboat Day about three years ago when we where mistaken for a Boy Band. There were all these young girls screaming it was so frightening. These days I'm dying my beard grey and wearing a false beer belly just in case it should happen again.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 02 May 07 - 07:22 PM

Only 9 days to go.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Saro
Date: 03 May 07 - 12:42 PM

Well...Craig Morgan Robson sometimes get mistaken for a boy band but only becasue of our names...it is either that or a firm of undertakers, mortgage brokers or whatever. However, we are really three harmony singers who are looking forward to singing at Holmfirth very soon!!!
Saro

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 03 May 07 - 03:12 PM

Here is a small sample from Craig; Morgan; Robson
" Willie's Fatal Visit "

It's not the whole song but don't worry about not hearing the end till you see them at Holmfirth festival of Folk I'm sure it will be a happy ending because you just cannot keep a good Willie down.

Check them out on thier updated website of the 1st of May.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 04 May 07 - 05:06 AM

Well I'm away for the weekend so here is something that has nothing to do with the Holmfirth Festival of Folk or has it? I hope it makes your day.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 04 May 07 - 06:41 AM

That's all very well but I can't open it!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Saro
Date: 04 May 07 - 08:10 AM

Willie's Fatal Visit - a happy ending? Well, I'll have to remind Moira to sing it!   I suppose it is happy for one character... if a ghost can experience happiness.
Saro

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 06 May 07 - 03:01 PM

A few of us spent a couple of hours yesterday morning in the Co-op in Holmfirth packing bags for the shoppers - whether they wanted us to or not. For this they were expected to reward us handsomely which they did - we collected over £150, a magnificent result which will go towards the costs of the festival.
The more people we speak to the more we realise we did the right thing by keeping the festival in Holmfirth so get over to the valley next Friday, Saturday and Sunday and join us.
We won't be able to pack your bags in the Co-op though because we'll be busy doing other things!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:51 AM

Only three days to go and all is well.
No changes of any significance, no shipwrecks and nobody drowning - in fact nothing to laugh at at all.
The weather is the only glitch at the moment but we do need the rain and I have it on good authority that it will pick up for the weekend.
So see you there.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 08 May 07 - 10:21 AM

I'll ask Mrs Holroyed about the weather Cath.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 07 - 02:47 PM

As a first timer this year can someone tell me how to get to the campsite. The map on the website shows the footpath but doesn't say how to reach it by car with a caravan. Ta

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 03:45 PM

If you come in from Huddersfield via Honley you can't miss it. It's on the left just opposite the health centre and before you get right into the town.
Let me know if you are coming from a different direction and I'll tell you a different way.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:12 PM

Or just follow the other Ducks down stream from the Bridge Hotel.
Quack!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:20 PM

Thanks, George helpful as ever. Right Cath I now know exactly where it is. We usually come in from Denby Dale end so not sure how easy or not it is to negotiate town with a van.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:34 PM

Depends on time but it shouldn't be too bad. It might be a bit slow but if you are coming that way just come down past my house, into the town, turn right at the traffic lights and you will find it now on your right but still opposite the health centre.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:47 PM

If you fly South from Huddersfield it's 53 o .34'33 N by 1 o .46.51 W
on Google Earth.
Just follow the stream down from the Coop car park past the cricket pitch then it's the Next Football Field. If you cross the stream via the bridge you will find a small service road down to the campsite. I seem to think that by car coming from Huddersfield it's the next left after the Police Station. Don't bob down to the swimming pool car park as the service road is on you right on the bend near the top. It's before the tenis courts and the childrens play area.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 08 May 07 - 05:17 PM

You've got me confused there Tyke.
Worry not there's a big board at the side of the road where it says Sands Recreation ground and I suspect it will be quite obvious where you are going because our team of local scouts seem to have everything in hand.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 May 07 - 08:35 PM

Tyke, I've tried the Google Earth facility but my browser doesn't seem able to cope! What I would really like is the postcode of the campsite, or one for the nearest building such as the Health Centre. Isn't Sat-Nav wonderful!!!

I've found several likely contenders (HD9 3JL, HD9 2JN, HD9 3TR, HD9 3TT, HD7 2TT) but perhaps someone can suggest which is the most accurate?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Splott Man
Date: 09 May 07 - 04:04 AM

Try Multimap, they've now got a map/satellite hybrid facility which is helpful. I found (I hope) the campsite field on there.

See you there Ducks.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 08:17 AM

Just to avoid any possible confusion - the site is where it used to be near the Swimming Pool and the recreation ground.
It is not where it was moved to out at Holmbridge.
It is where it was last year and about 5 minutes walk from the town centre and all amenities.
And word is that it will be pretty full so let's hope everybody is friendly and considerate!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 May 07 - 08:28 AM

Coming in from Denby Dale look for the Civic on the Huddersfield road and then out past the fire station

The Sands is by the swimming pool but take the first track down

Mind the Bridge with your Caravan and also the Sleeping Policemen can be very awkward if you have a low draught

Note the Office is in the Old Bridge which is in the very Centre of Holmfirth and from where tickets etc will be very likely!!

There is a very useful path from the town centre car park by the Supermarket past the cricket field coming back from the Sands camp
site (approach back of fire station by the foundry)

Watch car parking in the town as Sunday is NOT free being a tourist area

Leave your cars on the camp site!

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:04 AM

Tickets for the camp site will be at the campsite office on the camp site. We decided that having people trail into Holmfirth and try to park in the Bridge car park was not a good idea with a caravan!
I think people are being asked to consider leaving their cars in the Bridge Mills car park that we used last time so that they don't take up space that could be used by tents.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:21 AM

What time of day on the Sunday will the gates be locked to the Bridge Mills car park Cath?
If you remember last year you will realise I have a very good reason for asking this!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 11:47 AM

Not sure but the key will be at the camp site with Alison so she would be the best person to ask.
I thought you were happy to spend another night in sunny Holmfirth!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 09 May 07 - 12:10 PM

I tell you what Cath it's nice to see everyone adding to this thread and rallying round to help a Family of Ducks build his and her nests.

Mrs Duck will this help your sat nav Holmfirth Pool,Huddersfield Road,Thongsbridge,Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3JL ?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 07 - 01:28 PM

We Ducks don't have sat nav but I think I've got the gist of where we are going.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 May 07 - 02:03 PM

OK now I know where I'm going I have another query. The Shellbacks are I think performing on Sunday at about 4.30 but the campsite appears to close before that. Since a few of us have caravans where will we be able to put thwm after campsite closes?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 09 May 07 - 02:07 PM

I would PM Cath for that answer on a need to know basis.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 09 May 07 - 06:05 PM

Just emailed Barbara on that.
I think what it means about close is that the scouts will take a well deserved rest and go home. The site won't be locked and it is quite likely that some folks will stay over until Monday either by accident or design. I

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:11 PM

Hello the Ducks. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 10 May 07 - 04:49 AM

I think you should check out hardstanding area for any Caravans rather than the Sands if there is an alternative

I think the Sands is for tents and similar really

Dont get stuck!

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:31 AM

Right I've just got the official word on this.

The field should be cleared and all cars moved off by 4.00 so that the scouts can get cleared up and go home.

The locked post will go in at that point so no cars will be able to get off (or on).

There should be space down there on either the car park or the area to the left of the small children's play area to park some vehicles. Also the Co-op Car Park in Holmfirth is free after 4.00.

Sorry if I've caused any confusiton but I had forgotten that there is a post that goes in to stop vehicular access.

Blame it on a senior moment!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: panurus biarmicus
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:39 AM

hello all -just to clarify a few things re the site...

anyone driving from hudds will go past police station and look for big black sign that says Holmfirth fest of folk - there are 5 of these in diff designs on all entry roads to the town but the one on Hudds rd is placed where you will turn in for the site.

The site does close at 4 on sunday. that means field will be locked off togther with anything wider than 3 foot wide that is the wrong side of the fence. we dont really want any tents there over night, there is no toilets and no securirty either. People wanting to stay with tents and vans can be moved up to the swimming pool opperated space and anyone wanting to do that can negotiate with the pool staff to stay over night for £5.

cars and caravans can be left at mill and i guess we can say we will leave that gate open till after shellbacks but the main key is help by site office which closes at 4 on sunday. we have had a few problems agreeing use of space and i really want site clear of fest folk by 4 as agreed. the local scouts are running the site and need to clean up and get off so it would be good if we all all help there efforts rather than hinder ...

As most people dont hit the streets till dinner time it is easier to drop canvas while it is still dry on sun AM while having breakfast, cars can then be shifted to the free mill car park.

... i dont think the forecast implies tents will dry out in the day on Sunday !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Black Diamond
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:10 AM

where's 'tmill you mention for free parking on Sunday Cath?

dont suppose anyone knows if the eating establishments are open on Sundays - we are camping but it would be nice if we could get a English Breakfast somewhere to start off the day and keep us dancing
Lin

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 10:45 AM

The car park is at the bottom of New Road (the road to Netherthong) and on the left just before you get to the Camp site on the right if you are going out of Holmfirth towards Huddersfield.

Will the cafes be open?

Can a duck swim?

I think they are all opening early but could I dare to suggest that you might like to dine at Sid's Cafe in the Church Yard where Dame Pattie Smith EPNS will be teaching you other things to do with spoons apart from eat your porridge. She will be there from 10.00 - 11.00.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Black Diamond
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:09 AM

oh right ho ta
hope the weather holds for you, the organisers and us all !!!
Lin

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 10 May 07 - 12:04 PM

I think it's going to be a bit like the curate's egg if the forecasts are to be believed.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 10 May 07 - 03:27 PM

Well just ironing out the last few teabags for Soldier Boys Tent ready for an early start on Friday.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 May 07 - 05:34 PM

Is there hard standing available then, Ray? I wasn't aware that there was a problem for vans on the campsite.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 10 May 07 - 07:51 PM

Nay, ducks seeking dry land - what next!
Warn the sheep!! 'Hard standing' sounds a bit ominous in these 'ere parts.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:52 PM

It's today be there! Where HERE

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 10 May 07 - 09:28 PM

Cant do this year shame. All the best to Ray and all the Barnsley lads ! Have agood one .

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ian Burdon
Date: 11 May 07 - 02:54 AM

Leaving for Holmfirth shortly (from Edinburgh). Hope to see one or two of you there.

Ian

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Splott Man
Date: 11 May 07 - 03:23 AM

We expect to be there around 8, pleeeeeeease save us space for a little tent and a Skoda.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 11 May 07 - 04:46 AM

In reply to Mrs Duck - there is no problem for caravans etc.

What normally happens is that tents are directed to the field on the right and caravans/camper vans on the left.

The scouts are managing the site extremely well and I'm sure they have it all sussed as to where things will go so don't worry.

I'm down there every day with the dog (I do clean up after her!) and the ground is still very firm despite the recent rain so all should be well.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 11 May 07 - 05:42 AM

Our other camping query is that you say the sit must be cleared by 4.00pm. and after that time the field access will be locked. At that time we are going to be in a concert in town performing with the Shellback Chorus. A number of others will also have caravans and campers which we will need to removed from the field.
How can we be in two places at the same time?
Will it be possible to make arrangements to leave the field after the concert has finished, or will we have to move our caravan earlier in the day, and if so, where do we put it?
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 11 May 07 - 06:23 AM

Dear Mr Duck and any other campers

This was answered some posts back by Panurus Biarmicus after I had managed to cloud the issue - I forgot that there is a locking post that goes in to prevent vehicular access. I should remember as I'm down there every day but senior moment possibly.

All you need to do is move your vehicle off the field if that is where you have been. It is possible that you may be to the left of the camping field if you are in a caravan/camper van so it won't be an issue to you.

The scouts will have been on round the clock duty from Friday lunchtime and so it is not unreasonable that they want to go home! They have done a brilliant job in organising all the campsite negotiations with the council and all the bookings.

See you in the Postcard tonight

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 May 07 - 07:36 AM

Thanks Cath he obviously didn't read back smacked wrists :0)

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 11 May 07 - 07:48 AM

I'm setting off now I have saved some old bread to lay down a trail of Bread Crumbs for the Ducks so that they can find the Campsite. I doubt if Geof the Duck or Mrs Duck will need any directions to find any of the Pubs.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 11 May 07 - 08:07 AM

You're going to be there before the toilets!
See you in a bit for a brew!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: MadLion
Date: 11 May 07 - 10:13 AM

Better than being in the toilets after Tyke...
;@}
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:27 PM

Great weekend despite the rain and the unexpected night time visitor (a local lad who came into the caravan around 2am asking for a light) I was asleep in bed at the time but no harm done.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,Peter at Picturedrome
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:53 PM

Hope all went well for all concerned....Just a quick mention and thankyou to Dame Pattie Smith [epns]..It sounded' great the noise this morning from the church yard..I didnt' count how many poeple were there but it looked like well over a hundred poeple rapping there bones with spoons...[and dozy rozy] I did contribute to the buckets before you arrived with yours and I was temporarilly cleaned out..Next year I will not contribute to any bucket other than yours.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:22 PM

Splotty and I had a wonderful weekend. A great big thank you to Peter at the Picturedrome for booking me. Fate works in mysterious ways. It was a most interesting gig and great fun on Sat night. We have a venue like that in Cardiff. Also to Cath for putting the spoons workshop on in Sid's cafe Sunday morning. I must admit I was a bit dubious about the 10am start but it appears Yorkshire people get up very early on Sundays! We knew it was going to be a good one when we arrived at the campsite Friday night and were offered a cup of tea by our prospective next door neighbours.   We would very much like to visit you all again. Lots of love Ned and the Dame.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ian Burdon
Date: 14 May 07 - 02:20 AM

Enjoyed it a lot, again. There was a nice buzz around the town, despite the Saturday weather, and managing to stick around long enough for the Nutters on Sunday morning put the icing on an already rich cake. Thanks to Cath for everything and Carol and Alex for accomodation.

Ian

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 14 May 07 - 04:20 AM

Thanks to everyone for coming and enjoying yourselves.

Jenny, Carol and I were talking last night and all agreed that we didn't feel stressed so we must have got something right if the organisers can enjoy things as well.

We know there are things that we need to look at so please feel free to let me know of anything you think we should know - email them to [e-mail]

Thanks again for making it work.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 14 May 07 - 05:42 AM

Well I do hope everyone enjoyed their Holmfirth 2007 experience

The Spoons were very well received!

Craig Morgan and Robson very special

Jamie Smith and Ray Moore well nigh spontaneous collaboration brought Ray's songs with Jamies 'Celtic Collection' of tunes in keys I have never heard of called out made interesting listening

Roberts and Gilmore, well Ok Jamies Roberts is from Barnsley, but what a brilliant innovative, percussive guitar style ~ no not like Nick Jones, need to be seen and heard and will be out on the folk scene full time I believe ~ Just finishing Leeds C M degree course both of em and such talented fiddle from Catriona

Brian Peters and Gordon Tyrall, Shell backs

Dame Patti and Ned Clamp spoons workshop on Sunday Greeeaat!!
If I a have missed anyone I can say I barely left the Old Bridge

Thanks to my mate George Clarke for leading me back to the camp site on Friday

Ray

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,Ian Jackson
Date: 14 May 07 - 07:44 AM

I'd just like to say a big big thanks to the organisers of the Holmfirth Festival of folk. My wife Sandra and I had a great time. It's the first time we've been to Yorkshire in 35 years (work has kept me too busy) and it was well worth the wait. Even the rain didn't spoil if for us.

We enjoyed every event we attended. We particularly liked the Friday concert at the Old Bridge. That young duo Gilmore and Roberts were great, I've never seen guitar playing like that. I also really liked the singer that they sang with, Gerry McNeese (I'm not sure if that's the right spelling as I couldn't find him in the programme). His song 'Danger Sign' was a beautiful. Really tasteful and accomplished guitar playing too. He seemed to be everywhere this weekend as I saw him with a couple of morris dancing teams and again singing unaccompanied. He told me he's in Dartmouth next weekend and that's not too far from where we live so we'll be going to see him again then.

The spoons workshop was amazing also. What a sight to see (and hear). And such a variety of dancers and street performers, even the grey clouds couldn't take away the colour of it all.

We'll be coming back next year if we can.

Thanks again

Ian & Sandra Jackson

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Saro
Date: 14 May 07 - 08:00 AM

We (CMR) had a great time - thanks Cath and co... The cellar on Saturday at No. 11 was great, marvellous atmosphere and also wonderful tea and coffee and sofa!!
Saro

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 14 May 07 - 10:21 AM

I told you the coffee was good. I always need a spoon with mine.
Glad you enjoyed it and sorry I didn't see you before you left.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:26 AM

I had a great time collecting money for the festival.I even have a promised full first full bucket for next year, courtesy of guest Peter.Of course, with inflation and such I'll probably have two buckets, Peter, so get saving.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,Peter at picturedrome
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:38 AM

One does need to be carefull...Dozy I will fill your bucket with something along with some cash

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: 8_Pints
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:13 PM

Many thanks to Cathy, Ray and the army of helpers!

They even managed to organise some sunny periods on Sunday morning so we could take down the tent in the dry!!

It was a privilege to perform there, and I also enjoyed Dave Aston's pipers' meeting at the White Hart.

I look forward to next year (if invited).

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Willa
Date: 14 May 07 - 02:20 PM

Listened to CMR three times on Saturday.workshop was great! (Thanks, Saro)
Kate Bramley at the Cellar.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the folk club in the White Hart
Gordon Tyrall's John Clare hour.
Shellbacks (of course)
and that spoons workshop!! So many serious faces as people of all ages concentrated on that classical piece. One of the audience told me that 'There was a point where you were all together and I recognised the tune' Great fun.

Thanks to all the team for everything.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 14 May 07 - 04:46 PM

Fill my bucket with cheques, credit cards, house deeds, car keys, ect.Even small children for sale in the slave trade!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:40 PM

Brilliant weekend. Brilliant festival.
The fact that you did'nt feel stressed out and could actually enjoy the weekend Cath is testimony to all the pre-planning and excellent organisation by you and all of the committee.
From my point of view and many others the weekend ran like clockwork.
If there were any glitches they certainly were'nt obvious to everyone attending and I never heard any grumbles or complaints from anyone.
The whole Festival seemed seamless and without fault.
To my knowledge there was also no trouble in pubs etc from the local fraternity who had been drinking all day.
This really is 'The Friendly Festival' that caters for everyone in the folk scene, satisfies and rewards the whole business and social community and really should be the role model and example to other folk festival organisers across the land.
Reading the comments from other contributors on this thread it looks like all are happy bunnies and will go away and will spread the good word about this festival and even more will come to it next year.
Also reading previous comments it seems that 'The Spoon Workshop' on Sunday morning was a resounding success. It just shows that you never know what will attract the punters and be a real winner.
Perhaps next year it will be a 'headliner' event!
It also shows that lots of creativity, inclusion and experimentation by the committee by offering a broad range of events will win out on the day and hit the nerve of a most diverse folk community.
Well done to all the organisers. Sorry I could not offer more to you this year due to personal reasons but my spirit was always with you.
And I still owe Tyke a pint or two and am grateful that my tent was not adorned with tea bags! Thank you.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:57 PM

P.S dozy rozy I'm not quite sure what GUEST Peter at picturedrome meant when he said he will fill your bucket with SOMETHING along with cash.
Don't think he meant cheques,credit cards or house deeds etc .....M m m m m m m !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 15 May 07 - 01:53 AM

Being a modest and retiring lady I couldn't podibly speculate on any innuendos.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 15 May 07 - 10:52 AM

Say a thank you to Cath Ingham and the Holmfirth Team here

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 May 07 - 12:22 PM

Looks like we missed a fun weekend , but we were otherwise engaged !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: GUEST,GT
Date: 15 May 07 - 02:37 PM

Thanks again to Cath and the team.
I was only there for the sunday - but it was a packed day,with three performances and not much time between.Thanks to the many who came to my John Clare performance - and stayed so quiet!
I met up with a few old friends (but didnt have time to talk to them obviously) and while I was doing the guitar workshop,caught sight of the marvellous Coconut Dancers doing their thing in front of the pub,before the rain came down.

         Gordon T

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 15 May 07 - 05:58 PM

Yes - many thanks to Cath and everyone involved.
I was particularly impressed by the large number of people who stood in the rain in the park to watch the dancing after the procession. I'm not sure what the Morris equivalent is of a 'wet T-shirt competition' - but I reckon we could all have entered.

Sue (dancing on this occasion with Rattlejag rather than Exmoor or Herbaceous Border)

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Soldier boy
Date: 15 May 07 - 06:13 PM

That could be why the crowd in the park decided to weather the rain and stay rooted Sue!!
Seriously though, all the morris teams were magnificent to put up with the showers and keep on dancing and I'm sure the crowd really appreciated that and wanted to show their appreciation.

30 morris teams over the weekend must have made this one of the biggest gatherings of morris sides in the UK this year.
That's some achievement by the organisers.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Ned Ludd
Date: 15 May 07 - 06:42 PM

I've been asked to pass on thanks to the organisers from the U.M.J. band. After some discussion with the Landlord we plumped for the courtyard of the nook. 'Twas I declare a reit good gig! even the gentle duelling with Free Sandwiches at the back!
Dave the jug.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: dozy rozy
Date: 15 May 07 - 09:06 PM

Soldier boy-you forgot to metion my spectacular dancing display at the Sandwiches gig with the man who was so drunk he tried to drink from an upside down tankard!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 16 May 07 - 06:54 AM

Thanks for all the appreciative and supportive comments that have appeared on here.

Now for something completely different.

Tyke has posted some pretty naff links on here (oh yes you have!) but one that links to my Justgiving site is deadly serious. I am doing a 6.8 walk on Sunday in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. I set off with a target of �100, quickly raised that to �200 because of some very generous sponsors and have now gone up to �300. If anyone would like to add a few quid to that it would be wonderful.

I haven't had much time for training over the past few weeks and 6.8 miles doesn't sound too far if you say if quickly but it's a damn site further than I've walked in a long time although I must have clocked up a few over the weekend dashing from venue to venue.

Anyway I'm off to the gym now to pound the treadmill. Thanks in anticipation? (I can't do the link but I know someone who can.)

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 16 May 07 - 07:59 AM

Cystic Fibrosis Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Come on Soldier boy chip in all those free pint's you still owe me.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 16 May 07 - 01:54 PM

Total is Now *Total donated online: £200.00
Amount raised offline: £36.00
Plus Justgiving has reclaimed Gift Aid of: £56.41
That a total of

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 16 May 07 - 02:00 PM

Total is Now *Total donated online: £200.00
Amount raised offline: £36.00
Plus Justgiving has reclaimed Gift Aid of: £56.41
That a total of £292.41

Let's get Cath over here £300 target with a BANG!
HERE!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 17 May 07 - 05:32 PM

Come you lot this is for a very good cause The Cystic Fibrosis Trust!

Ok I'll tell you about just one Family that was not just devastated but destroyed through this terrible illness. As mother of two boys she had to over most of their lives travel down to London for treatments and tests. The boys missed a lot of school time and never really caught up with the lesson that they had missed. Dad well he did his best but inevitably the strain took its toil. He would go out on a bender when things went from bad to worse. The woman he loved the mother of his son's had just a slim chance of survival. It was very difficult for him to hold down a regular job having to take time off work to travel down to London with his wife for her treatments.

A long wait for a heart and lung donor that would be a suitable match to save her life or at least extend it so that she could live to see her sons grow up. Try to imagine how that family managed as the years of waiting went by. How would you feel if it were you daughter and your grandchildren?

Then at last a Donor Heart and Lung becomes available so once more the long journey down to London one last chance for life and happiness. Sadly a common cold put an end to all her hope and dreams the transplant could not take place.

After her death Dad tried to keep the family together but having gone into debt and no regular job and feeling. Well I can't tell you how he felt only family's who have gone through this traumatic experience could. I can't tell you how the two boys have coped when their Dad committed suicide. All I can tell you is that this is a very good opportunity to sponsor Cath so that she can help The Cystic Fibrosis Trust do there work. Click Here

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 17 May 07 - 06:28 PM

Thanks to Bryony (shouldn't you be in a tent at Shepley?) I've made my £300 if you include the tax back through gift aid.

Tyke's story is pretty harrowing but I can tell you that most families afflicted by CF are just the same as any other but with the knowledge that any slight cold or chest infection can be serious.

Most kids can live a reasonably healthy life thanks to the advances in science brought about in part by the CF Trust and the research they are able to fund. A breakthrough is so close now so any help is most gratefully received.

I want to try to ensure that my grandchildren can have their father around until long after they are grown up.

Thanks to all.

Now maybe this thread should get back to what it was set up for.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 25 May 07 - 12:49 PM

I know in my last post I suggested that this thread should get back to being about Holmfirth and all things folky therein but I just had to write in to say that I have now just topped £300 without the Gift Aid. It comes to just over £390 with Gift Aid.

Thanks ever so to those who have helped me achieve such a wonderful sum of money for Cystic Fibrosis Research.

Oh and by the way I did the walk last Sunday. Those who came to the festival are likely to remember Jenny who was I/C stewards - well she did it as well and raised money for Alzheimers but I don't know how much. The weather was a lot better than it was the previous Sunday at the Festival but it would have been a very miserable walk if it had been raining.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 25 May 07 - 01:41 PM

Sorry Cath and Jenny I meant to mention the Alzheimers walk but I kept forgetting.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Cath
Date: 12 Jun 07 - 10:51 AM

I just wanted to let people know that the Open Meeting will be held on Monday June 25th at the Old Bridge in Holmfirth at 8.00.
If you have any helpful comments about this year's festival and suggestions for next year we would love to hear them.
Please come along if you can.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 15 Jun 07 - 06:46 AM

I think someone is trying to use The Holmfirth Folk Festival 2007 part one for spam. Joe Offer has Now deleated the offending posting in super quick time. Thanks again Joe

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2007 part two
From: Tyke
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 04:52 PM

Open Sez Me!