Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:15 AM

Congratulations to everyone for finding alternative camping at such short notice.

Thanks also for keeping us informed, the polybin has been located in the attic but a running water supply would be great!

See you at the weekend!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:47 AM

Congrats indeed!

Please could folks spread the word to as many others (as many other forums etc) as poss - that'd help combat any 'it's off' vibe that may have filtered out.
I'm just about to put it on TalkAwhile, Longdogs, a myspace bulletin (which will only hit my signed up 'friends' - there are others out there with similar but diverse lists) and our own band's email list (once again - I know there are others out there with their own) - please spread the word.
Thanks - Duncan

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Cath
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 11:02 AM

We're hoping to get over for a few hours on Saturday - what's the parking situation? We don't want to spend all our time looking for parking when we could be enjoying the music? It's agse since we've been and I can't remember where we went last time.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 11:08 AM

Parking is ok in Otley - There are 8 carparks, most of which are free. Be careful if you park on a street though - check for parking restrictions - there are usually traffic wardens in town. Use the map link from a couple of posts up to view where the car parks are.

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: jimL
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 12:20 PM

Latest news on campsite - water and lavatories now arranged.

Snozz has created this improved map for Flash Company, for which thanks, Snozz.

The previous map had developed a spurious arrow thanks to Google, which you should ignore : more haste less speed.

cheers,
Jim

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 02:40 PM



Beware of the AA signs though when you come into Otley as they point towards the old campsite

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 04:27 AM


and some of those "P" signs are a bit cofusing on the map. The one at the bottom of Ash Grove has space for two cars and the jolly golfers might not be too keen on a load of folkies descending on their space.

:-)

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 06:03 AM

The town is small - takes me 'bout fifteen mins to walk from one edge of fest to t'other - so once you're in the middle of it - it's just minutes in any direction to it all.
I allus park in the backstreets on the outskirts - walk in.
Saves trollin' about from one poss park place to the next. HFA

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:18 AM

Must be lovely to have a full tech crew, Dunx! ;-)

See ya there!! ~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: selby
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:30 AM

How long a walk from new campsite?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Borage
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:31 AM

I cannot seem to find a map giving the locations of the venues for the concerts and dance performances?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:29 AM

There is a full map in the Festival Programme.
I've put one on the bottom of the other map I put up for dance sides.

Otley Maps (x3)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:31 AM

Selby - it's about 15 minutes walk into town, but there are 2 minibuses running from Friday which go on late. They drop off at the festival office.

Not sure what time they are running until, but full details will be in the office on Friday.

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:46 AM

Hamish,

I was the tech crew for Dunc last year - will be happy to do likewise for you this time round!.

So long as you don't bring a pantechnicon full of stuff that is!.

BBP

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:50 AM

15 mins walk in Snozz?
You must drag yer heels!
More exercise laddie!
And a brisker stride.
Gotta work that body better than that Snozz - or you might get a beer gut!
See ya Thursday matey - byeeee

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Michael
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 12:01 PM

Keith, See you at the campsite.
We'll be there Friday late afternoon.

Mike

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:20 PM

Well done to those who have sorted out an alternative campsite on the west side of town and running water etc. Stalwarts one and all!
The festival Office told me that this campsite is roughly the same distance from town as the one previously used on the east side of town and of course regular shuttle mini-buses will run between the campsite and the festival office. Good stuff. Well done folks!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Flatpick
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 08:38 PM

Mrs. Duck,
Gonna bring your autoharp in the soft case? If so, come and make yourself known at the Rose & Crown at about 1400 hrs, I'm playing there with my two good buddies, Tony Martin & Tony Aked for the afternoon session.
I'm bringing my Keith Young autoharp and you may like to take a look at it, and a play on it of course.
Best Regards,
Roger Knowles

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 02:24 AM

Woo hoo!

Just getting packed up...

~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 03:47 AM

Ow ...

it started last night ... think I got in about 3.30am!

Good little session in the Red Lion though!

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 06:30 AM

Rain today - curses!
Forecast very good for Sat - ok for Sunday (BBC!)
Have a good un one and all! - Duncan

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 09:03 AM


Was indeed a good sesh. I was a bit tired this AM.

Beer free(ish) day fer me, busy day for me tomorrow

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 10:42 AM

Beer free for Gerry!
It's an outrage!
Where's my mangaer? - that's a rider we shoulda asked for!
Oh, hang on, that's not what you mean, ...is it Gerry!
See ya later - will have out Patron in tow - come say hello. - D

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 11:54 AM



Beer free, not free beer :-(

I'll be in the Lion watching wee Gary Stewart if you guys are around

see you soon


Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 06:17 PM

Home after an absolutely brilliant weekend in Otley, with mainly fine weather - thanks Steve!.

So many good things but highlights were definitely meeting the Patron and the launch of Hipflask Andy's band's new CD - stonking guys!.

Thanks to all who put this fantastic weekend together.

BBP

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 02:42 AM

Yep! Seconded! Absolutely brilliant everything!

Thanks to everybody who worked so hard to put it together, and to those friends old and new who were there!

~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 07:55 AM

Thirded - a brilliant weekend!
Cheers Steve and the gang!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 12:44 PM

Home after a very wet and windy night camping.

Excellent and powerful set from El Greco at Korks. Tears of laughter from Mrs A Band and New Rope

See you next year!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 04:29 PM


it was indeed a fabulous weekend. Too many highlights to single out. Great to see old and new faces.

Just got back in after post folk fest wind-down. Beer, sausage sarnies, cakes, tea, coffee and chit-chat.

Thanks to all concerned: artists, organisers, stewards, MCs and everyone.

Special thanks to Jamie and Glenn at the Red Lion (le Rouge Kitty) for providing a great venue, green room, tea and coffee and lotsa Black Sheep.

See y'all next year

Gerry :-)

PS. Hipflask Andy, write that song!