Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 04:05 PM

Thank you Gene, Aeola and y'all for your good wishes to Linda. I'll relay them soonest.
I just spoke to her 'old man' who says she's a bit more comfortable, still unsure of exactly what is wrong and that she's had even more tests.

Hope to get a more concise report for you - before the weekend.

Hazel.xx

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Aeola
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 03:16 PM

Looking forward to Fest, sorry re Linda hope she gets well soon.DR were you at Wirral ff?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Gene Burton
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 03:03 PM

All the best to Linda for a speedy recovery. Gutted I won't be hearing her sing this year; though still looking forward to the festival nonetheless.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 01:10 PM

Sorry Hazel - yes I definitely meant you!!!

Tell Linda we're all thinking of her please. I know only too well how she's feeling and how gutted she'll be to miss the festival (not literally of course!!).

Ali xx

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 12:06 PM

Probably gall stones!
the f + f + f syndrome

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 12:00 PM

I think you mean 'Hazel + 1 other' Ali,
Minimal update - Linda refused visitors this afternoon, not feeling too bright and undergoing loads of tests. I hope for an update this evening.

H.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 11:22 AM

Probably more qualified than most of them taking part Dozy Rosy - well, the Lancashire side anyway.
I've spoken to Hazel, and Linda definitely can't be there - other artists are filling their slots (whew!!) but Linda + 1 other will will singing in the WOR. And I've got the card for everyone to sign for her.

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: dozy rozy
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 09:43 AM

Can anyone sing a song in the WOR?I want to do one.I was born in Pontefract.Surely I'm qualified?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Vin2
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 08:59 AM

Sorry to hear the full Hissyfit will not be there but best wishes to Linda and hope she makes a swift full recovery soon. Vin

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 06:37 AM

I'll be there to heckle the Lankys

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: squeezebox-kc
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 05:52 AM

I shall be there with Bradshaw Mummers on Saturday and in mufti other days.

Ken

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 04:50 AM

Just to draw attention to my posting of July 10th showing categories for the WOR

There should be Arthur Marsden, Copper Kettle, Hissyfit, Ray Padgett, David Swann for Yorkshire

and of course Ron Yates from Saddleworth as usual

venue the Civic at 2pm

hope I haven't missed anyone and that Linda is fit

Watch for my anglo concertina which makes as much noise as as Scots man's bag pipes, deafen Scowie!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 02:19 AM

Hazel, you're not really praying for rain are you? I have enough problems in that quarter, and I'm staying very positive this year. But thanks for saying it's your favourite festival!!!

If you're driving a caravan or motor home we usualy suggest that you camp first, then get to the Festival office for you camping passes as there's so little room on our streets! They weren't built for festivals!!

Some sad news now unfortunately re Hissyfit - Hazel will be there but not Linda!!! See the message received yesterday from Linda:

Ali, I'm off to visit Linda in Hull Royal Infirmary!
I don't know much BUT 'the Kelly' will NOT make the festival this weekend. Kidney and 'related pains and problems. Ouch.
I'll be there, to fight the war with David Swann - and possibly another secret weapon Ann Berriman, (who knows nothing of Lindas condition yet) but I need to let you know the situation....
Bother.
Much love - sorry to break the bad news...get in touch soon please.
Hazel. Xx

I've sent her a big hug from me and lots of love - and I know she'll get the same from all Mudcatters. Need to get her a big card which we can all sign over the weekend.

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 11:03 PM

See you in "Wagon" then DR.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: GUEST,Dozy rozy
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 10:40 AM

Me and Sheila will arrive Thurs, and not go home till they kick us out.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: nutty
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 06:08 AM

I really must learn to wake up before I post .... yes Mick

Prayers for NO RAIN

Although for me it's a double edged sword - at least when it's raining, the mossies stay at home.

Saddleworth mossies take no prisoners. They are tough little critters.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: ossonflags
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 05:50 AM

Will be there on Thursday.I hope them prayers was for no rain Hazel!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: nutty
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 03:26 AM

100

Really counting the days to my favoutite festival.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Also praying for rain but packing the wellies just in case.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 03:11 AM

Better other way round I reckon Bob saves time!

Park near Civic first get yer tickets and back to Camp site which is very easy to access across the field and first pub probably Waggon!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 07:27 PM

Usual arrangement is camp first then go to the office to pay camping fees.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Soldier boy
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 07:15 PM

I will be arriving Saturday afternoon. Can someone tell me if I can turn up at the campsite and pay campsite fees on site or do I need to go to the festival office in the Civic hall first and pay campsite fees there?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 06:17 PM

See you Friday - in Hire car!! Motorhome departed today for new address, diesel engine transplant and the promise of a visit...
whatever, let's all pray for sunshine everywhere this weekend - and next.
See y'all soon
H.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 13 Jul 08 - 02:50 AM

Lucky man!

I have got me National Bus pass now at last!

Price of diesel might need it!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 08:11 AM

Yes Ray, i got the best weekend pass ever.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 05:32 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 03:50 AM

Emma, we're gentle with everyone - we're lovely!!!

Geoff Miller is also on Sounds of Folk on Monday evening from 7 - 8p.m. (Oldham Community radio) as are Flossie and Better Late. The whole programme is on the festival.(Presenters choice!!) Yes, he is on at the Cross keys on Wednesday - hopefully a good turn out.

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 03:45 AM

Whoops wrong again tis before Saddleworth ff is the 16th July!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 12 Jul 08 - 03:42 AM

Geoff T I think you are a week out with Geoff Miller's appearance as a guest at 'Cross Keys although Jim Schofield will no doubt be happy to see you!

per Tykes' News

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Emma B
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 07:34 PM

Hoping to make my first Saddleworth Festival - be gentle :)

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: old git
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 07:29 PM

geoff miller is the guest at the folk club on Wednesday night..so I'll probably arrive then and stay through till weekend

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 10:11 AM

Early doors ~ dozy rozy you on a weekend pass?

I believe me and Jim McDonald will be there Friday afternoon

Watching the weather very carefully

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: GUEST,dozy rozy
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 03:39 AM

Thanks, Alio.Hope to be there Thurs.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 11 Jul 08 - 02:51 AM

You can tell Scowie's had a hand in this - the "lust" and "libations" bits!!!

Yes, it's in the Civic Hall upstairs (bar handy)- it kicks off at

2.00 – 4.00                Wars of the Roses
                        Refereed by Geoff Miller
4.00 – 4.30                Shellbacks in Concert
4.30 – 5.15                Zoe Mulford and Hamish Currie in Concert
5.15 – 5.30                Presentation of trophy to winning side


Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 11:00 AM

ok Geoff t!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: old git
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 05:12 AM

looking at that list of categories..it seems anything goes!!
see you there!

geoff t

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 10 Jul 08 - 02:34 AM

War of the Roses

Battle of Saddleworth Moor 2008

OK categories from Mr Miller, the referee who is from Lincolnshire!

*gainful employment
*local loyalty
*conflicts at home and/or abroad
*vitals and libations
*love, lust and similar misfortunes

to take place 19th July 2pm until 4pm

dunt know weer as he ent sed! I tell a lie its int Civic!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 07:08 PM

Linda, it's 1 min away, not 1 mile away - between the campsite and the village - so you're all very welcome! Tho' there are 6 staying here, so I think we're having a rota for the loo already!

I've taken loads of calls tonight asking questions about the festival, even another dance team who want to come!! But it'll all be worth it when I see you lot there!

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Hamish
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 07:17 AM

This time next week will be my last day in the office before "working at home" on the Thursday and travelling up on the Friday. That makes it sound soon - can't wait! :-)

--
Hamish

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 09 Jul 08 - 02:27 AM

Scowie and Geoff have have now formulated the categories of songs which they would like us to work to and Scowie has posted them to me by snail mail

No doubt we can reserve the right to challenge or agree to their demands!!

let battle commence then and no offside rules! Look at poor Harold he got shot in the eye, too late then![Battle of Hastings]

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 07:23 PM

PM to Hazel re reported on conversation with Scowie...

Bob

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 06:58 PM

Alio said "one MINUTE away", Linda - now who does a mile in a minute, even if they're dashing for the loo??!!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 05:34 PM

Ali if your flat is a mile away and they need the loo -i hope they have strong bladders! We cant wait-we are supporting Mawkin Causley in February so really looking forward to hearing them- We will miss all those dear departed but we talk of Colin often and I am sure he and others will not be far away-Hazel and I will be accepting hugs on his behalf!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Alio
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 01:37 PM

Dozy Rosy - yes, the campsite opens around lunchtime on the Thursday. By Thursday evening we usually have quite a few people on it - Peter and Anne, and Eileen and Maurice, will all be there to help anyone who doesn't know the ropes / area. We meet up in the Waggon Inn for a welcome singaround and beverage (mine's a Jamieson's please!!), run by Geoff Miller. The site doesn't close till lunchtime on the Monday - we have had people staying longer actually, on the car park, if necessary. You're welcome to use my bathroom - my flat's only 1 min away.

Trust Scowie to be asking questions - tell him nothing!!! Think Geoff's handed out the instructions to artists for the topics for the Wars of the Roses songs now?

We'll miss John Glynn certainly - and Colin of course - won't be the same without them.

The Young Performers Concert is going to be excellent this year - MC Ken Hall, with Roots Alive, 4Square, Elbow Jane and Kerfuffle - that's on Saturday afternoon as well.

And Mawkin Causley have sent me their debut CD - not really out yet actually - it's brill! I've been dancing in my flat to it. Can't wait to see them on the Friday - same concert as Hissyfit, so it's be a brill evening!

Off to Chorley FM now to appear on their folk programme, promoting the festival. Then a couple of glasses of something are in order I feel!

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 10:10 AM

I should see Scowie tonight and will report back....

Bob

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 08:12 AM

The secret weapon for War of the Roses is primed and ready!!!! Let Scowie stew-not long now!!!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: Vin2
Date: 08 Jul 08 - 06:42 AM

Cheers for the info Ali. Looking fwd to 2009 already - what a fab line-up. Had to do a double take then - thought it read "...and working on the evecuations now" :-)

Looking fwd to c'ing y'all agin. Bit sad this year as my mate John Glynn (who stewarded last couple of years) sadly died on last new years eve so will be toasting his health (and Jim Riley's, another past regular, also now sadly gone)

Vin

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: dozy rozy
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 02:54 PM

So which pub shall i aim for, and who will be there?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: GUEST,aeola
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 02:46 PM

usually a pub singaround thurs night and the c/site has been open thurs each time i've been!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: dozy rozy
Date: 07 Jul 08 - 11:02 AM

Can anyone tell me if there's anything going on on Thurs night? And is the campsite open on Thurs? The festival site says four nights camping available.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Folk Festival 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 01 Jul 08 - 04:20 PM

Hi Aeola,

It will be great to meet up again, can't wait for it!

Bob