Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,ms lemon
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 11:30 AM

The organisers of Sidmouth could really do with contacting Allan and Sandra Surtees with regards to setting out a campsite. shrewsbury Festival's site was wonderful.

sal

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Phot at work.
Date: 03 Aug 07 - 08:09 AM

Bugger!!

You lucky people all off having fun and getting piffed! I'm still stuck at work, and it's a great day for sitting around with a beer and a few good mates enjoying a sing and a natter.

Mind you, Jack has escaped, and was last seen heading South West!......................Lock up your beer, and puppies!!*G*

Wassail!! Chris.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Cats
Date: 03 Aug 07 - 06:53 AM

Jon is packed and ready to go in the morning. I'll be down midweek. No voice and a very chesty cough [I know with a big chest like mine it has to be a very chesty cough!], can't sing at the moment so am looking out for a man with very small hands and a large pot of Vick.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: vectis
Date: 02 Aug 07 - 06:07 PM

Van packed and ready to roll. Now all I need is a driver.
Off in about 12 hours see you all tomorrow evening.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 02 Aug 07 - 05:33 PM

Hi guys,

16 hours to Sidmouth!!!!   So much to do, so little time!! Sod it - if it doesn't get done, I'm off to Sidmouth!!!!

See you there guys!!!!

Kev
come and say hello - I'm a Steward

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Aug 07 - 03:56 PM

Have a wonderful time you Lot, sorry we can't be there this year! Wishing you good weather, company, singing, music & beer *not in any particular order*

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Heather
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 06:08 PM

Oh Yes Yes Yes my annual dose of Morris on Sea with crab sarnies and the man with the very large stripey trousers.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 05:54 PM

Excitement steadily mounting. HTR (hit the road) minus 7 hours and counting.

See y'all!

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 05:51 PM

I believe Clive has a conflicting outing on Friday Lynne, and won't be at the Volly.

I plan to be there, tho'

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 07:34 AM

I'm glad Clive's going! I hope he will make his usual appearance at the Volly on Friday night. I look forward to his latest songs with eager anticipation

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:18 AM

For John 'Giok' MacKenzie - - The car park opposite the Bedford allows camper vans on, a friend of mine always stays there. Just buy a ticket for the week from the little hut at the entrance. Warning though - if he doesn't like the look of the van he'll probably say no. Showers can be had at the Yacht Club, as can decent breakfasts too.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 08:52 PM

Looking forward to seeing you again TB. Thursday evening at the Bedford, perhaps. Clive will be there too, among others.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 08:28 PM

Well I've already got vols 1 and 2, so s'pose I'll have to keep the collection going! Looking forward to hearing more of YOUR songs, Don.
I'm getting really excited now: only hours till we leave home, so this is my LAST POST, and any burglars out there, just be aware that I'm leaving behind a Sumo wrestler, a heavyweight boxer, an extremely pugnacious daughter and a very LARGE dog!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 07:32 PM

Another reason for excitement.

Guide Cats for the Blind, Volume 3 will be making its first appearance under the title of

"Top Cat, White Tie, and Tails"

Featuring the talents of Joss Ackland, Jenny Agutter, Robert Lindsay, Andrew Sachs, Edward de Souza, Tim Brooke - Taylor (Oh Goody.....Uh, Sorry, couldn't resist.), and a host of others performing, as usual, the creations of the redoubtable Les Barker.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 03:08 PM

Thanks folkies
G

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 03:01 PM

Giok, I've checked and the carpark opposite the Bedford (at the Cricket ground) won't be available till after Saturday. But you should be able to simply arrive at thr Rugby Club on Thursday afternoon and buy a week-long parking pass.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Rumncoke
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 02:55 PM

I have got weekly tickets at the Rugby club by turning up and asking for one at the gate - they might have changed things recently, I supose - there was something about large vehicles costing more to park last year - but you will be there early, so there should be some left.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Cats
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 02:52 PM

Single men.. If you haven't been single for 10 years you'll find it very different now. Firstly don't forget that you are 10 years older as well. Lots of beer? no, defintley designer water for most of the day and a few beers in the evening. Getting ratted? A definite no no. make sure you have everything you actually need for the week. Scrounging off nubile young women...they might think you have an ulterior motive! Enjoy yourself.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 01:07 PM

Somebody please remind me again what I need to do to get a weekly parking ticket, at either the car park opposite the Bedford, or the rugby club. I shall be arriving late afternoon Thursday.
Giok

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: lilly
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 01:05 PM

My first time as a single woman! Do they drink a lot of beer too and just stand about ?! Let's hope not, how can you just stand when there's so much humpity english music to tap and sway and bump too ? !!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Chris Murray
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 11:06 AM

They drink a lot of beer.

Has anyone noticed how, in a festival crowd, there are always lots of large men who just stand in the middle of the crowd? They don't move, don't beat time or dance a little jig to themselves. They don't join in or look particularly happy. They just stand.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,NicP
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 02:35 PM

You bet I'm excited - first Sidmouth for 10 years as a single bloke. Now have to see if I can remember how single blokes act. Any suggestions?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 12:36 PM

latest weather update from Derek Schofield in Sidmouth:

Hot and sunny all day. People sunbathing on the beach, and on the promenade wearing shorts.


Don't forget your bucket and spade!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: vectis
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 11:57 AM

The scooter is too heavy to transport easily by bus. It has to be taken apart to get it into the boot of a car.
The range is truly pathetic but better if there are no hills involved so there is no chance of getting it up to the campsite under its own steam.
It is perfect for getting about on the esplanade and the flat bit of the town though.
I can't ask my friend to transport the battery/s because she would not then be able to carry her instrument and that would be totally unfair on her.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 05:42 AM

Message from Derek Schofield in Sidmouth:

The weather in Sidmouth was fine this weekend, and the forecast for the next fortnight is mostly dry and sunny. the campsite is drying out as well.

Don't forget your sun cream!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Morticia
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 06:38 PM

Sorry to hear that,Mary, are you going to need assistance to get upstairs to the sing in the Anchor? I am sure we could have some burly folkies standing by.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 06:17 PM

Hi Mary
Last year the nice people in the Camp Site office allowed me to charge my cycle battery overnight in their office.
Assuming your scooter is transportable by bus or your car I am sure that similr facilities would be offered to you if you were to ask.
Colyn.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 06:12 PM

I don't know where Cllr's place is, you might try him Mary. Sorry to hear about your ankle though.
Giok

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,Sally the Lemonade Lady
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 06:08 PM

Looking forward to seeing you all in the Blackmore Gardens. Come and get your 50p's worth and sign the sheet. I'll be there on Friday.

xx Sally xx

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: vectis
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 06:03 PM

Bad news - I've just managed to break my right ankle so am fully plastered before my first pint.

Good News - I've got a loan of a tiny mobility scooter for the week.

Bad news - It has a range that is almost non-existant and can't be used in the wet.

Good news - I have a spare battery so can swap them to keep mobile.

Good news - I'm on the official site and can use the busses to get down into the town.

Does anybody live/knows someone who lives/staying near the festival bus stops and has space for a 3ft by fractionally over 1ft lightweight scooter and would let me charge my battery there? I am happy to recompense you for the electricity used and would be really grateful.

Mary

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 07:05 PM

Shady - thanks for reminding me why I've been getting excited about Sidmouth since I was in my teens! Looking forward to seeing you at the Volunteer (if not before in the Anchor).

Kitty

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 06:52 PM

Thanks Surrey singer: I got the words myself, but didn't realise the tune was there too. And I've also discovered it's on a Double LP of the Spinners I bought last year for all of £1 in - guess where - Sidmouth of course!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Surreysinger
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 05:34 PM

Tattie ... the words and tune are to be found amongst the items on Digitrad, under the title of Ellen Vannen (misspelled unfortunately) - tune by Hugh Jones, and performed in the sixties (?) by the Spinners, which is where I remember learning the song from in the Seventies.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 05:01 PM

Should we trust a Lady Policeman? But happen to know she can be trusted to sing well! Hope you're getting some time off during festival week, Kath!
Special request for Breton Cap: the Ellen Vannin disaster: was discussing said song with a friend last night: she has got the words off the net (with a reference to your real name on the sheet) but doesn't know the tune: I can only remember the chorus. I'll bring my technology with me, if you will please sing it again!
She also has another lovely song re Ellen Vannin: more about the beauty of the Isle of Man.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 01:22 PM

Not too sure about a foreign weather site posted by an unnamed person.
G

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,GUEST
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 01:20 PM

Not sure if this is a British weather forecast or a foreign one !

Nevertheless it looks good for when I get to Sidmouth !

http://www.wetterzentrale.de/pics/ecmpanel1.gif

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Lady Policeman
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 10:19 AM

Just passed the campsite and it looks a bit muddy at the entrance but there's quite a few organisers tents and caravans already there and they're using the gate to the side, I presume in an attempt not to churn up the main entrance for Friday. Marquee is going up at Bulverton field. I've looked at the local weather forecast and although heavy rain is expected on Sun/Mon it just says 'Partly Clouded' from Mon 31st July onwards so that gives us four or five days for the site to dry. Just need a good breeze!Saturday 4th 'Mostly sunny'. There, does that make you all a bit more excited!!
Kath
PS NEVER TRUST A BRITISH WEATHER FORECAST!!! Still bring yur wellies or Crocs!!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: ShadyLady
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 06:27 AM

That time of year must have come round again! Lots of money is spent on texts, and everyone's getting excited (mainly me!) Even though I'm not going till Thursday, I have to be packed and ready by Monday! I love Sidmouth, and I don't think I'd be able to live if it weren't on, especially not this year because of Miskin being cancelled. I've got loads of friends there who I only see once or twice a year!

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Jul 07 - 08:05 AM

Well I set off on Thursday morning to do the 655 miles to sunny Sidders, so I don't think I'll be there for Thursday evening's jollifications.
See you in the Volly on Friday night Lynne.
This also means that I will not be able get my weeks parking in town arranged. Bloody dentist GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Giok

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Jul 07 - 07:56 AM

Dave it is indeed very different but perhaps you could go back and treat it as a new and different festival? Less of the silly, impromptu things seem to happen these days, partly due, I think, to all the innumerable rules and regulations we're bound about with, but they do still happen. Last year there were sessions in the ford and in the sea. The year before we had a 'Not the Arena Concert', which was great fun. It's changed but it's still what you make it.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,ibo
Date: 26 Jul 07 - 06:55 AM

sids boyfriend i would imagine?

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Cllr
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 06:31 PM

I will be in my flat better than tent, caravan, or rented property 8-)
Cllr
ok it does have some drawbacks i have leadfingers in the garden 8-)))

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Dave Higham
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 06:28 PM

I'm not getting excited 'cos I'm not going. Haven't been for years, haven't been able to, and I somehow think it might be a mistake to go back now.

I have such magical memories you see. Len's farewell "This is your life" party in the Balfour when Martin Ellison told the story of the bloke who held the record for buying the last pint. Sidmouth lost its soul when Len left the Balfour. Then driving back to the flat at 3 in the morning and parking the car in the ford.

And the Dove. Anyone remember the Silent Singaround in aid of Taffy?

'Eric' in concert in the Drill Hall and the wonderful 'Housewives Choice' and Kerry from Paddington's birthday party in that pub on the sea-front. Ralphie will remember.

The Kipper Family in the Drill Hall with their 'sweet-corn dolly'

Dancing with Handsworth in front of 4,500 people on the Arena stage on the Friday night of the Silver Jubilee year. When it started raining the whole hillside turned orange and blue.

I'm sure if I went back it wouldn't be the same.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 03:55 PM

Yep, I'll be in the Anchor, hopefully Thursday evening...c u there

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 03:52 PM

I've had an e-mail from the Royal York saying they're looking forward to seeing me at 10.30 am on Sunday 5 August (for the singaround).

I'll be singing in the Anchor next Thursday, Friday and Saturday first, though (better sort out some t-shirts).....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 09:11 AM

I'm in 'The Devoran' right on the Esplanade, shower, bath, cooked breakfast and wonderful 5 course evening meal. It'll be my last year there as money will force us to use the caravan next year - but then again it can be fun up there on the main campsite, and the bus certainly runs late. Starting to get demob happy, and it's still over a week off.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 08:36 AM

I'm sharing with several others so it's quite cheap. And within stumbling distance of several hostelries, from what I gather.

You've got to have priorities.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 08:20 AM

Caravan with fixed bed, and own shower, full sized cooker and own shower.
LUXURY at half the price mate.
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 08:07 AM

My bit of Lincs has escaped the floods so far, so no squalor to rescue me from quite yet, G!

I have to confess, I'm in a cottage for Sidmouth...real beds, duvets, and somewhere to make a bacon butty and plug in my straighteners...

Now THAT's festival luxury.

Subject: RE: Who's getting excited about Sidmouth?
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 07:41 AM

Well have a good time everyone who knows me and those who don't know me.I will be back one day you wait and see.


Good Luck with the weather.

Scooby.