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Who's going to Towersey, UK?
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: RogerTCB Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:32 AM I think Grant (the landlord of the Three Horseshoes) was very pleased that the beer ran out when it did - the last thing he wants is to be left with old beer that would otherwise have to be thrown away not sold. 6X & Black Sheep (affectionately known locally as Sheep Dip) are his staples there but the festival gives him an excuse to branch out a bit and sell the Vale Brewery lines. He can't normally stock them due to supply agreements outside his control (i.e. Pub Master). For reference, the prices were the the usual ones charged before the festival opened. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Mrs_Annie Date: 31 Aug 07 - 06:57 AM The beer at the pub was great, cheaper than the festival and came from just down the road (Haddenham). By Monday tea time there was NO REAL ALE left in the pub at all. Not even 6X or Black Sheep. (sorry locals) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Herga Kitty Date: 30 Aug 07 - 04:21 PM 6X was murky on Monday though - Derek got a Black Sheep replacement. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: lady penelope Date: 30 Aug 07 - 04:13 PM The 6X didn't struggle with me much.... went down damn easy.... |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: The Unicorn Man Date: 30 Aug 07 - 01:31 PM Well I had a great time thanks everyone. I think the 6x struggled all weekend for some reason, but apart from that and one headless horseman that I threw away (on the last day it was a bit flat and I have drunk too much anyway) it was all very yummy. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Micca Date: 30 Aug 07 - 12:24 PM What was the highly suspect looking red stuff (cider) they had on draught in the 3 Horseshoes? It was (reputedly) Thatchers But I eschewed an invite to taste it as I was on a "reduced alcohol intake" w/e. I did try the Thatchers" Katy" in bottles and that was VERY alcoholic, but tasted inoccouous. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: nickp Date: 30 Aug 07 - 11:17 AM We are talking cider here not a person, Liz... aren't we!! Chuckle! |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Aug 07 - 08:59 AM Actually, he says he drinks cider which puts it into perspective. Round here Old Rosie costs £3 a go, back seat or front, park benches are extra. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Hamish Date: 30 Aug 07 - 08:26 AM Liz: I think his chosen handle tells you which is his priority ;-) (Mind you, my Headless Horseman on Monday afternoon had to be swapped. Bottom of the barrel its only problem. Otherwise, yes, as per my previous post, the beer was a highlight) -- Hamish |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Aug 07 - 08:21 AM Apart from festival organiser and concession provider, there is no connection between Steve Heap and FestivAles that I can find (and I work for the people who know)*, so suggesting that they are providing his "retirement fund" is unfair to both Steve and FestivAles. As FolkieDave says, price is relative to the area you are in - what is considered cheap in London is expensive in Sheffield. Buying your own at supermarkets is always going to be cheaper as you won't have the production, presentation or personnel costs to pay. Even then, it will vary from chain to chain and town to town. Gordons Gin in the Waitrose in Thame was £3 more expensive than the Gordons in Sainsbury's, Beckton, a distance of about 40 miles. FestivAles may charge a little more than I'm used to paying, but there aren't many pubs in east London where I can get Tanglefoot a) at all or b)that is so well kept. (If you were drinking Tanglefoot on Friday morning, it wasn't at its best because it really doesn't like rapid changes in atmospheric pressure. The sudden drop on Thursday evening would have put it out of whack, as well as giving us all that nice cold shower. Mind you, even not at its best, it was still bloody good)! I have been to purpose built pubs that were within sight of the Hall and Woodhouse Brewery where the beer has not been so well kept as that in the 'eadless 'orseman tent in a field. I think you need to prioritise - are you drinking beer to get drunk or because you like the taste? If it it's for the former, any cheap crap will do. If it's the latter, then paying a wee bit more for a great pint of beer shouldn't matter. LTS * Corporation Tax, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Folkiedave Date: 30 Aug 07 - 06:21 AM I remember being in a pub in Harrogate on a hanky waving weekend and going into a pub with a Seven Champ for a pint. Settling on a pint of Ruddles County and on being told the price I said "wow, that's dear" and the Seven Champ from darn sarf said "Wow, that's cheap!". Reaction to the price of beer depends on where you come from. Here in Sheffield it varies enormously from the outskirts - via real ale boozers to town centre pubs. I expect to pay around £2.00 a pint. But then I don't go to pubs aimed at young people. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Ruth Archer Date: 30 Aug 07 - 06:10 AM If the biggest complaint you've got is that the beer was too expensive, it must have been a good festival, eh? Especially as no one stops you taking your own in. I had a lovely time. Great concerts, great sessions, great atmosphere in the Dance House, great Demons and Barbies party. Everyone seemed to agree that there was a wonderfully relaxed and chilled-out atmosphere throughout the festival - maybe it was everyone appreciating the gorgeous weather. Also enjoyed spotting the red kites again - they were flying really low over the showground this year. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,a real drunk Date: 29 Aug 07 - 12:23 PM the beer was too expensive the cider was totally out or order...Old Rosie is 2.20 around here what do festive ales think they are doing?????????? is it steve heaps retirement fund? we went to waitrose and stocked up.. paid nothing over 1.70 ber bottle (ok not a pint ..500mls but what the hell) the excercise i got carrying my 4pts per session ( 2 per day ) did me a lot of good |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Mrs_Annie Date: 29 Aug 07 - 08:37 AM Got back at about 1.30, face is crisped, throat is scratchy and feet are filthy... had a damned good time. mmm Liz, agreed on Damien Barber, quite scary too. Bry looked fabulous. And agreed about the teenagers, Last Orders seem to have grown up so much since last year. Nancy Kerr & James Fagan were really good, as were Van Eyken. Also impressed by Tom Kitching & Gren Bartley and Ruth Notman (accompanied by Saul Rose). Oysterband pulled out all the stops for Lee's last gig, quite emotional afterwards saying goodbye. I was pleased not to have to sit in the concert tent all night, I LOVE the new Dance House. Makes me feel young mixing with all those young people. ;) A wonderful festival, can't wait for next year. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Hamish Date: 29 Aug 07 - 08:04 AM Splendid weekend: splendid! Van Eyken, Last Orders, Mike & Ali Vass, Lau, the harmony workshop... ...the sunshine, the beer... ...the whole thing! Big ~8^) Otley next... -- Hamish |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,Oyster Fan Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:42 AM Towersey will be the last time you can catch Lee, the drummer with The Oysterband, as he's off to help young offenders in our prisons full time after that. Hopefully he'll be back from time to time with the band though. Well done Lee, you'll be doing a great job, but we'll all miss seeing and hearing you with the band. You can read what he has to say here. Lee takes a break |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 28 Aug 07 - 10:56 PM Like Tams and Coope said, it's all those endolphins - like sex and chocolate... I still maintain there's nothing better than chocolate but I'm willing to be educated. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: lady penelope Date: 28 Aug 07 - 04:51 PM I now sound like Bonnie Tyler and my arse is stiff (chairs in the concert tent) and I'm knackered, but so, so, so very happy. I rarely get to spend so much time singing, especially in large groups and with such a range of characters and beautiful voices. Me go sleep now.... *G* |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Dazbo Date: 28 Aug 07 - 04:00 PM I preferred (in a non sexual way of course) Will Hampson in the Barbie Dance Club Melodeon Edition. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 28 Aug 07 - 02:57 PM He's a demon barbarian... you can see a picture if you go to The Demon Barbers website. The tatoo is even more amazing up close. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Dazbo Date: 28 Aug 07 - 02:25 PM Dressing up as Conan the Barbarian? |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 28 Aug 07 - 01:34 PM Got back at about 1.30, face is crisped, throat is scratchy and feet are filthy... had a damned good time. Startling to see that all those flabby, pudgy teenagers last year have buffed up considerably - none more so than Damien Barber who was looking a little on the cuddly side when last I saw him... not so now! His costume last night at the Demon Barber Roadshow (Demons and Barbies theme) got more than the teenage girls hot under the collar! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Micca Date: 28 Aug 07 - 10:12 AM See the "Jack at Sidmouth" thread Here for one on my post timed 10.05 |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Herga Kitty Date: 27 Aug 07 - 12:20 PM Derek and I made it to the Three Horseshoes yesterday, after returning from Whitby on Friday. Many thanks to the Admiral and Mrs Admiral for a cracking lunchtime singaround - and to Flyingcat for presenting the Admiral with his birthday cake hat. I hope someone will post a picture of it - and also, of baby Molly with her finger in her ear while her mother (aka daughter) was singing! Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Hamish Date: 24 Aug 07 - 12:12 PM Aw, you make it hard to refuse... ~8^) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: My guru always said Date: 24 Aug 07 - 09:27 AM C'mon Hamish, be in the Barn Saturday lunchtime, haven't seen you in soooo long!! Please will everyone introduce themselves as Catters somehow, or wear badges or something - there are a few of you I haven't met/hugged yet *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Hamish Date: 24 Aug 07 - 07:32 AM Looking forward to it: weather seems to be sorting itself out (fingers crossed!!!) Dunno what I'll do, really, being one of these "virgins" but I'll be with not-quite-so-folkaholics and may not persuade them of the glamour of the barn. We'll see. Mind you, the main stages do have a few "windows" for at least doing a tour of all the venues. You can't miss me: I'm the one who's totally anonymous and forgettable. -- Hamish ~8^) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: The Unicorn Man Date: 24 Aug 07 - 06:54 AM Cheers Richard, I will be in the folk club most of the time. See you there. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Richard Atkins Date: 23 Aug 07 - 10:19 PM Unicorn Man. Guru will be on the plot re Gather I think but no plan though. Day trip for Tonys Brill sing in the barn will be fine for us. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: The Unicorn Man Date: 23 Aug 07 - 02:15 PM Is there a Mudgather on Saturday afternoon? I hope. CU all there. Cheers Morley Man. I should have a guitar a 72 bass piano accordion and wearing a t shirt with a unicorn on it or some such fantasy creature. TTFN. I am off to The Three Horseshose in Winkwell Herts that is, not Towersey tonight. See you all tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 20 Aug 07 - 02:33 AM Moorley - although the Barn singing, pub sessions and morris stands are an integral part of the weekend (and indeed, what a certain proportion of the attendees go for), it's not a paid venue - the activities that go on there are purely 'fringe' and entry is free to all. Consequently, it doesn't always get included in the programme, although in recent years, it's been getting more coverage. To get there, go to any main site or campsite road gate, turn right down the hill, walk down to the cross roads (Village Hall on the right, paid venue, mind the ditch) and bear right again. The pub is a few hundred yards down this road, on the left. It's set back from the road. Warning... after several pints, what is a gentle slope downhill turns into the North Face of the Eiger getting back to the campsite. The music session in the main pub are mixed and varied, ranging from beginners English to the sort of frenetic Irish you only get after 14 pints of Guinness. I have played recorder there, accompanied by 12 melodeons, 5 bohrains and a trombone. The singaround is very much 'anything goes' as for content - no set 'doom and gloom nights' or anything... but it's run fairly and excellently by Pearl and Tony O'Neil who try very hard to make sure everyone gets at least one sing. Sunday night is 'Dress Up Night', where formal outrageous is the mode and gender specific clothing optional. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: MoorleyMan Date: 19 Aug 07 - 05:53 PM Thanks Unicorn Man and Guest nickp. I'll look out for you both if I make it down as planned. Cheers! |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: The Unicorn Man Date: 19 Aug 07 - 04:24 PM Hello Moorley Man and other virgins. The Barn is on the grounds of The Three Horseshoes Pub which is right after The Village Hall and on the left. The singarounds are on Friday evening or if not mix with the session in the pub. Then after that Saturday Sunday and Monday afternoon and evening and night time if people are there to sing. (Which is most of the time) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Valmai Goodyear Date: 19 Aug 07 - 09:33 AM See you all there, having had to miss last year because of a family wedding. As well as the music, I look forward to watching the red kites circling over the festival site and possibly climbing skywards with an elf or two dangling from their talons. Tootle pip, Valmai (Lewes) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: bubblyrat Date: 19 Aug 07 - 08:22 AM Unable to make Sidmouth this year , having started new job,and am suffering from session withdrawal, so will be looking to join in with everyone in the village pub as per last few years, and playing a few tunes with" Dr. Rosie", et al. Also to spreading the word about WALLINGFORD BUNKFEST ,which WILL be going ahead this year,albeit in a slightly different format !!----something to do after Towersey, but before Banbury, if you like ! |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,paulc Date: 19 Aug 07 - 08:04 AM Shrewsbury for me this year, it looks like a great lineup and the festival has a fresh feel about it. It's not as traditional as Towersey in the artists playing, but it looks good. I guess we'll know for sure next Monday evening. Hope you all have a great time at Towersey. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,nickp (cookieless) Date: 18 Aug 07 - 02:48 PM me. The barn is at the village pub - about 1/4 mile east-ish of the main sie. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: MoorleyMan Date: 18 Aug 07 - 02:44 PM For the benefit of "Towersey virgins" - where's the Barn? (it doesn't show up on the site maps on the Festival website) and when are the sings there? (there's no programme detail on the website either). |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Hamish Date: 18 Aug 07 - 02:23 PM Looks like you've got some decent gigs there, Kevin: I've just received my ticket and programme... and the weather's allegedly going to sort itself out by next weekend... ~8^) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Kevin Sheils Date: 02 Aug 07 - 09:05 AM I'll be there MC'ing as usual but haven't got the programme yet to know what I'm actually doing. I believe I may be involved with a certain Mr Rusby and a Mr Pitt in a revival of and old Sidmouth event but my lips are sealed ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: stevi Date: 02 Aug 07 - 08:19 AM Stewarding on gate 2 last year was great fun. The steward team are a great bunch! Met several artists passing through and chatted with them! Cant make it this year though other comitments hope the rain stays away. Steve |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 01 Aug 07 - 05:55 PM Phot - that is why I steward - could never afford to do it otherwise. I can recommend you if you like?! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,BUTTERS Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:46 PM Sorry Liz, haven't visited forum for so long, forgot my Mudcat Alias. bungalowmike-see above = BUTTERS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,bungalowmike Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:41 PM i'll be there Liz - looking forward to alternative lyrics & hand jive in the Barn Sessions. Bloody annoyed can't make White Horse - visiting my brother/in/law. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Severn Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:28 PM I shall be wandering about, as part of my UK visit. I'm looking forward to seeing those Catters I know and meeting any I don't. I'll most likely go to the barn sings, as well. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Phot Date: 01 Aug 07 - 04:18 PM At the prices SH charges, no way! See you at Wareham! Wassail!! Chris. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 01 Aug 07 - 09:11 AM Good-oh, see you there! LTS |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: GUEST,SussexCarole Date: 01 Aug 07 - 08:19 AM We're planning to go to the sings in the Barn on Saturday/Sunday |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Crystal Date: 01 Aug 07 - 07:37 AM I WISH WISH WISH I was going. I've now missed two years *sob*, I hope everyone going gets loads of sun (although we are due another rainy year!) and has enormous fun. |
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Subject: RE: Who's going to Towersey, UK? From: Leadfingers Date: 01 Aug 07 - 06:59 AM I will be over for the Afternoon on Sunday !! |
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