Bude Folk Weekend?

Subject: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 09:29 AM

Aah've heard whispering that it's gannin' ahead but aah've seen nowt about it!

Anyone knaah any details yet?

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 09:32 AM

http://www.folk4all.net/BudeFolkFestivalIndex.htm

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 09:47 AM

Looks nice but Chippenham looks nicer to a dancer........

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 11:59 AM

I thought the w/end ticket price of £10 outstanding until I saw this part:



'Festival camp site is available to season ticket holders only, and camping costs are £7.00 per unit per night plus 50p per person in that unit per night. '

Calculating a 4 night stay just for one person brings the price up to £30 for camping + £10 season ticket = £40

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,No Fixed Abode
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 12:54 PM

Having cammped down around Dorset/Cornwall over the last few years £7.00 per night is well below the average of £12-16 per night so while it may seem costly it is all relitive. We will be there and yes we will be camping!!

Una

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 01:09 PM

I think it looks lovely but I have to work that week end sob!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cats
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 01:29 PM

Jon and I are there

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 01:31 PM

Me too!

~8^)

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 03:18 PM

Well we're definitely going!!! 'S'gonna be a lovely weekend *grin* Am collecting cheese already.....

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 11:50 AM

Aye! That little prompt worked!!

Aah'm really lookin' forward to that weekend

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 12:49 PM

George! I POSTED A NEW THREAD LAST NIGHT!!!!!!!
Great minds obviously think alike!

Mr Happy, The camping is out of our control! As No Fixed Abode stated, most of the campsites round here are charging over £10 per night! We have made use of the Rugby Club and they have decided the price, not us. It is a very convenient location and much closer to the venues than any of Bude's other camp sites.

Camping is only availanle Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, so for the 3 nights that would be £22.50 for one person plus £10 ticket (£32.50). Camping for Four people, staying in one unit would cost £27.00. Add to that the fact that Season tickets only apply to persons Over 16 years old - so if it was a family of 4 with 2 kids under 16 the weekend would cost £47 including tickets and camping for the 4 of them! Now I don't think thats too bad!

We are trying to run a great little festival whilst keeping costs as low as possible for visitors, we ourselves have put our heart and soul into this over the last few months with precious little in the way of funding. But then you can't please all the people all of the time..........especially if their name is Mr Happy, apparently!

Mr Red we have ceilidhs on the Saturday and Sunday nights this year, though I agree Chippenham is more of a dance festival. We have had real problems trying to get some morris sides to come, as they all appear to be heading to Chippers - if there are any dancers at a loose end that weekend, we would love you to come and brighten up the streets of Bude!

I am really looking forward to the weekend too there is talk of a mudgather for thiose of you who are keen, watch this space........

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 02:32 AM

Ah: but when does the Programme come out?

--
Hamish

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 10:55 AM

Programme out in next couple of days hopefully.
Mudgather definately happening at The Brasserie in the conservatory on Sunday afternoon MGAS has agreed to run this for me - Thanks Hils
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 01:35 PM

Right! This time I have it right! Too many hours spent sorting the programme out has addled my brain!

The MUDGATHER is on SATURDAY 24th MAY at The BRASSERIE Conservatory from 1.30 to 3.30pm run by MGAS.

There Hope to meet and put faces to some moer of you. There are photos of last years event on my Facebook page - just look for Lucy Burrow
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Anne Lister
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 05:50 PM

I'll be there ...!!

Anne

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 01:53 PM

New festival logo done by local artistis fantastic! I am delighted!TAKE A PEEK AT THE WEBSITE, ALL BEING WELL THE PROGRAMME, SAVE FOR LAST MINUTE CHANGES WILL BE THERE IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS, JUST WAITING FOR A COUPLE OR ARTISTS TO ok THEIR WORKLOAD! tEE hEE
Damn Capslock!
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: kimsky
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 05:29 AM

We're (Elowen) looking forward to being there on Saturday, and re-meeting some of the Crediton Crowd! Let's hope for great weather!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 06:20 AM

make your way to Bude Library over the saturday to see some excellent storytellers.....

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 12:09 PM

Looks like we're going for sure, & in Karen's caravan to boot, as I don't fancy a tent after last year's weather !!--not half way up that hill, anyway.....it's the Rugby Club for us ! Looking forward to the Ceilidh night oggie in the Falcon again !
                           Roger..

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 May 08 - 03:45 AM

Not long now, really looking forward to this!!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 12 May 08 - 12:52 PM

And I'm looking forward to meeting Elowen in person(s), as well as Hilary, Anne and Lucy...

...how're the camping tickets going? Do I need to confirm my requirements sooner rather than later?

Hamish

~8^)

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 May 08 - 04:22 AM

Am pretty sure Lucy will have let you know about camping by now Hamish, looking forward to seeing you again!

We're probably going to down early for Bideford FC on the Thursday, anyone else thinking of doing the same?

BTW, who'll be coming to the MudGather on the Saturday? I'm not sure that chocolate will be a good idea for this one as we'll be in a Brasserie, but it's a really good venue for a Meet & Sing!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 16 May 08 - 04:41 AM

I'll be there in spirit as I am booked to be at another venue at the same time. :-(

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,frogette
Date: 16 May 08 - 08:24 AM

Guru, We would like to go to Bideford Folk Club if you can let us know where you are camping over Thursday night. Can you email us.
[e-mail]

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 17 May 08 - 01:52 PM

Not long now...   :-)

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: breezy
Date: 17 May 08 - 01:59 PM

Have a good one, praying for you that the sun shines

Hamish , sing clearly and slow and hope to see you soon

I hope its sunny in Padstow for the rest of the week too

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 17 May 08 - 08:08 PM

I hope you can make it on Thursday, Hils.

We'd be delighted to see anyone else who's on their way to Bude at Bideford Folk Club on the Thursday night.
It's at the Joiners Arms in Market Place, Bideford. The 'official start' is 8.30 but we can't wait that long so we usually kick off soon after 8.0pm. This week it's a singaround (as it is most weeks)

I'm hoping to run Herbaceous Border at Bude on both the Saturday and the Sunday. As usual I'm on the look out for musicians and dancers. Thanks, Bubblyrat, for volunteering. Now I need a few more willing volunteers. Please!!!!

Sue

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 May 08 - 04:10 AM

Sue, am looking forward to hearing everyone at Bideford this time, will attempt to get along for the start but you know what we're like. Our caravan is booked in to Pyewell but it's CC members only I'm afraid. Think Les & Carys have found somewhere too, it'll be a Fab evening!

What a brilliant line-up you've got for Bude Lucy! Have just turfed out my cracker tin & it'll be refreshed by Thursday, cheeses are maturing nicely. I'm already feeling sorry for poor Richard who's having to do all the driving, it'll be quite a while before I get my grip back enough to help out so I might be grateful for a lift here or there.....

Keeping my fingers crossed for good weather, it's started to brighten up here today so it'll be one-handed gardening for me *grin*

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Anne Lister
Date: 18 May 08 - 05:01 AM

I am really looking forward to next weekend - only sad part is that my husband can't come with me (again). But I know there'll be lots of company available and heaps of good music.

Anne

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 18 May 08 - 03:48 PM

Aah'm reet miffed!

Aah cannit get there noo cos aah've got toe-silitis.

Aah'e got this seriously serious 'hammer toe' (the' did tell uz the reet name forrit but aah hev enough trouble wi' english nivvor mind latin!)and aah wez supposed te hev a hoperation (geddit?) in June and they've brought it forward to this week.

Aah'll be oot of hospital on Friday (aah hope) but aah've got te dee nowt for a week or so - So Bude is oot for me!

Hev a great time aall o' yez. And Lucy! Give that lovely Roger Bryant a big Geordie hug from uz!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 May 08 - 04:51 AM

Oh George we will miss you & TLS, hope the Op goes well. Just make sure you follow Doctor's orders & don't start leaping around too soon. Take it easy, we'll hope for good weather during your convalesence so's you can sit in the garden & play & sing to TLS!!

The program is up on the web-site Folks! Well done Lucy et al!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 19 May 08 - 05:02 AM

Now look here Geordie-Peorgie, do as Dad tells you and toe the line!! Get better soon.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 19 May 08 - 08:29 AM

Obviously I knew George wasn't coming a couple of days hence, but was respecting your privacy George by not publicising your absence! We WILL REALLY MISS YOU and TLS! Your pennance for making us miss out is that you will HAVE to come next year to make up for it! I Will give Mr Bryant a Great big Geordie Hug for you - Mam being a geordie and all that I think i can remember how to dee it still ;0) Am I allowed to enjoy t? ;)
Its not definate yet, but it looks like Bude will be the weekend AFTER the bank holiday next year, so all you Chippenham folks will be able to come........AND it's still half term for those of you with kids! Ill let you all know when it is certain but keep the dates in your diary!!!!!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: alanww
Date: 19 May 08 - 12:05 PM

Not long now! I'm really looking forward to it!
"... Where's the gals all shout hurray ...>!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cllr
Date: 20 May 08 - 10:42 AM

Im really looking forward to it, it should be great!
Cllr

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 20 May 08 - 10:45 AM

And for those who have not looked at the website recently, our one and only Cllr is appearing!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 May 08 - 12:00 PM

Cllr - if you're going to be in Bude, when I'm in Chippenham, I won't be able to wish you a happy birthday in person. So I hope you have a great birthday anyway!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cllr
Date: 21 May 08 - 10:40 AM

Ah my secret is out, yes it will be my birthday on saturday and I will at some of the mudagthering to accept well wishers, chocolate and of course alcohol 8-)
Cllr

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 May 08 - 04:44 AM

Off at lunchtime for Bideford & see you all at Bude tomorrow for a Fab weekend! Safe journeys everyone!
Hil xx
ps. can anyone plait hair? Richard's probably getting fed up of doing it daily by now so I'd be grateful for a bit of help!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 22 May 08 - 07:16 AM

Hi Hils, I'll do your hair! Had 2 girls with EXREMELY long hair till not too ong ago!
ITS NEARLY TOMORROW FOLKS !!!!
OMG WHAT HAVEN'T I DONE THAT I SHOULD HAVE?
PANIC, PANIC, PANIC...........
Busily making signs and lists here, see you all tomorrow!
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,daystar Tina
Date: 22 May 08 - 11:34 AM

HiLucy
Have a great weekend We wont be there this year as we are of to a 50th birthday party
Tina

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: JudeL
Date: 22 May 08 - 11:58 AM

As MGAS would say Bugger! Can't be in 2 places at once & we're expected at Chippenham in fact John Henry (aka soupdragon ) is already there as part of the set-up team. Since it's only it's second year any possibility of it shifting to another weekend for next year? Meanwhile enjoy yourselves & see you folks somewhere else later in the season. Cheers Jude

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 22 May 08 - 07:01 PM

Jude, Read my post of 19th May!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 23 May 08 - 04:03 AM

It's tonight folks.. we will be leaving as soon as I get home from school, bringing the van so we 'll see you all on the rugby ground.

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cllr
Date: 23 May 08 - 05:00 AM

champagne carol and I are on our way now should be there around six cllr

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: SussexCarole
Date: 23 May 08 - 05:09 AM

See you there - just got to hitch the caravan to car & then we're away

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 23 May 08 - 04:37 PM

Setting out early in the morning: be there for Hil's Mudgather. Yay!

~8^)

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 25 May 08 - 04:27 PM

It was stupendous! Lovely to meet so many Mudcatters.

x

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cats
Date: 26 May 08 - 02:05 AM

Excellent weekend. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent venues... the acoustics in the church were marvellous. See you there next year Thansk Lucy & Kev and committee

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Anne Lister
Date: 26 May 08 - 10:21 AM

Who's in charge of the weather next year?
What a great weekend - thanks to all of those who worked as stewards, as well as to Lucy, Kev and my wonderful landlady Lesley!

Anne

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 26 May 08 - 03:01 PM

Well, we survived, knackered and humbly grateful to all who came and made this weekend such a wonderful event.
Thanks to all participants whether your input was great or small, steward, performer or dog's body.
Stu at the Rugby Club is already planning next year - so I Guess we are going to have to do it all over again!
We apologise for the weather, though it was out of our control this year, we have decided to appoint a weather steward to communicate with mother earth and the great sun god in the sky for next years event. Perhaps a week later may make it better!
The line up of wonderful artists one again DID NOT disappoint! thank you all so much for stunning performances, you really made the weekend the success it was. Georges P & W (Grecko and Stopper) you were BOTH greatly missed and we will accept NO excuses for not being able to come next year! ;0)
Im still walking on air and living on adrenaline, and quite frankly, I donn't really want to come down to earth! Thank you all again for a great weekend
Cheers, Lucy & KB

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,sylv f (T and R)
Date: 26 May 08 - 03:10 PM

Thanks Lucy and Kev for a fab time and all your hard work. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute, even Jinks with terrible toothache!!
Hope he gets it sorted tomorrow.
I wish we could have stayed for last night, never mind.
Speak soon xx

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 26 May 08 - 05:56 PM

Aye! Just wait til next year! Aah'm that annoyed that aah missed it.

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Crane Driver
Date: 26 May 08 - 07:32 PM

Home safely.

Great weekend,

See you all next year (if not sooner!)

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 May 08 - 08:06 PM

I was torn !! But I settled for Beverley and Sunshine and good singing ! Maybe NEXT year Bude !! Glad your weekend went well despite the weather .

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: kimsky
Date: 27 May 08 - 06:26 AM

thank you for a wonderful bit of fest (sorry it was such a flying visit for us - maybe next year we can do the WHOLE thing!). We (Elowen)really enjoyed hearing the other 'Tree Inn'-ers on Saturday - and what a great little venue!
many thanks to Lucy and the crew for all your hard work - long may you run!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Anne Lister
Date: 27 May 08 - 07:28 AM

Excuse me for pointing out that Beverley did not have the monopoly of good singing, even if we had restricted sunshine on Sunday (the afternoon was fine)! There was splendid singing to be had in Bude, as well as excellent organisation, great venues AND fine Cornish ice cream.

Anne

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cats
Date: 27 May 08 - 08:56 AM

You are quite right, Tabster. The quality of singing at Bude was excellent. I'm sure Leadfingers didn't mean that, but it'll cost him a pint or 3 next time I see him!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: alanww
Date: 27 May 08 - 12:05 PM

Well done Lucy & Kevin - a great little festival!
I gather Chippenham was a wash out - well it wasn't so bad in Bude!
Yes, there were showers but Sandy & I managed a couple of pleasant walks along the coast. Super!
And, of course, there was the great singing and music.
Keep up the good work for next year.
"Sons of the sea, bobbing up and down, like this ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cats
Date: 28 May 08 - 06:31 AM

OK Alan, so if I have to follow 'bobbing up and down' again next year it'll mean a pint or two from the MC!!!!:-))

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 28 May 08 - 11:51 AM

It was indeed a fantastic weekend - thank you so much Lucy & Kevin for a lovely lovely festival. Brilliant people and venues. And Stu at the rugby club campsite & venue was so hospitable and helpful. And many thanks to Hils & Richard for their wonderful caravan port & cheese parties!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 28 May 08 - 12:14 PM

Oddly enough, I was there as well ! ( although you'd never know it from reading the above !! ) ----And yes !--it was a GREAT little festival, and "Stu" WAS great and friendly and welcoming, and the weather was a problem for those with just tents, but not for those with caravans. Sadly, those who COULD " Dance the Morris" didn't, and on the 2 occasions when Herbaceous Border tried to do something, it / we only attracted a few children & the odd parent---So hardly surprising that Sue cancelled it on Sunday !! But the sun did shine on the odd occasion, walks were taken on the beach, and the sessions in the Falcon Hotel and the Rugby Club were brilliant----" Bobbing Up And Down " should be made COMPULSORY at all future " Budes " ! Very well done, and thankyou, Lucy and Kevin !!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 28 May 08 - 12:46 PM

So........................Are there any morris sides out there keen to come to Bude next year?
Cheers, lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,No Fixed Abode
Date: 28 May 08 - 03:37 PM

Hi Lucy & Kevin, Just got back to Derbyshire. Our thanks for a great weekend, Ok so we are no good at camping and I have a problem staying upright but appart from that what a great weekend!! we agree with all the comments above, I guess you have some photo's of the weekend so if you put them on the net please let us all know.

Thanks

Tony and Una

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Pussy Willow
Date: 28 May 08 - 04:55 PM

Thanks for a great day on Saturday to Lucy, Kevin et al from Willow (2 goats, 1 pussy & a tit!) We much appreciate being invited back for a 2nd year & hope to be there again next year - & this time I'll be a REAL Mudcat! Sorry we weren't so good at the Ceilidh - we were all pretty flaked out by then! Where DO you get your stamina??

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 May 08 - 05:34 PM

What a wonderful weekend despite the weather. Huge thanks to Lucy, Kevin & all your lovely Assistants, you really did a fantastic job of looking after us all!!

Hope everyone has filled in their feedback forms (what an excellent idea), they really will be very useful for the future of this lovely Festival.

Excellent MudGather & a great venue, even if we couldn't all fit into the conservatory *grin* And here's the Register:

my guru always said
Hamish
Moses
Harmony Angel
MikeoDevon
Hawker
Paragon Jim (only got 'Paragon' on the registered names though, is that you?)
bubblyrat
Wild Flying Dove
John Wood (all the way from Oslo)
SussexCarole (only occasionally in Sussex)
Crane Driver
Sue the Borderer
Marje
Cllr (the Birthday Boy)
Champagne Carol (sung for us this time *grin*)
tweetiepie
Richard Atkins

And Special Guests:
Willow (2 goats, 1 pussy & a tit - but what about the Raven?)

And also at Festival:
Guest, No Fixed Abode
Cats
Tabster
Alanww
Guest, frog (unless you've got a different registered name now Les?)
Frogette
kimsky
Pussy Willow
Guest, sylv f (T and R)

Missed anyone?

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Anne Lister
Date: 28 May 08 - 05:59 PM

Have to confess that Cats and I were having lunch when the Mudgather started and then had to hi-tail it to the library to tell stories, so we missed the official Gather *sniff* But I think I caught up with quite a few of you over the weekend - didn't I?

Anne

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 28 May 08 - 06:11 PM

Where do I get my stamina?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday a total of 72 hours.....sleep = 13 hours
Awake = 59 hours!
I think it was adrenaline and alcohol mix, and the desire to ensure everyone (including me) had a good time!

No Fixed Abode - hope you got back without any more catastrophes! Tony, your tumble on Sunday night was spectacular, I hope you werent too sore the next day! What a great couple you are, (If anyone out there is looking for a greatduo to enhance their festival, these two will join in and really be a part of the festival.) Im so glad you asked if you could come - and i hope you will come back!

I do have photos and will get them on an accesible place when I have a moment - have to do show to family audience tomorrow, Real thing at Blisland on Friday and again at Leedstown on Saturday, so bit busy at moment! For those of you who left before the survivors session in The Falcon, it was fantastic and memorable for the rendiditon onf Ghost chickens by the last couple of Hanging Johnny lads. I have a video which i shall try to post somewhere too.

Hils, Thanks for the mudgather! WOW Basserie Hot Chocolates were almost better than yours - perhaps at the next festival I'll bring the marshmallows and flakes! I really missed the snoring Koala in rehearsals yesterday - without it the song now just lacks that je ne sais quoi!!!

Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 May 08 - 01:19 AM

Anne, you & Cats were missed at the Gather, but as with others who couldn't join us due to performances etc, you were excused *grin*

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 May 08 - 01:20 AM

ps. Lucy, marshmallows & flakes will be added to the van packing list immediately!!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 29 May 08 - 03:30 AM

Hold on... what's all this about a beach? You're not seriously telling me there's more to Bude than the festival venues?

:-/

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 29 May 08 - 04:25 AM

Hamish! Theres a huge seaside at Bude! Its at the end of the river by the camp site............
L

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 May 08 - 06:38 AM

No Lucy, it's not at the end of the river by the campsite, it's at the end of the river next to the campsite..... No, that's not right either....

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 29 May 08 - 06:55 AM

The river that is at the side of the camp site ends in the sea about 7 minutes walk away?????
;0) Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 May 08 - 07:14 AM

That's certainly more precise Lucy, are we definitely agreed that it's 'that' river? *grin*

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 29 May 08 - 07:59 AM

Absolutely! Its The river Neet, it flows into Bude and under Nanny Moore's Bridge to the sea!
The path we walked along (when you cross the bridge by the rugby Club first) goes between the River Neet and Bude canal, an unusual canal with lock gates that open into the sea. This passes in front of The Brasserie and was empty during the festival due to a storm partially ripping the lock gate off on one side. They decided to bring forward the dredging planned for next year forward to avoid draining it twice. Next year it should be returned tom its former glory. Bude has 2 beaches, Summerleaze, which is where the River Neet and the canal open into and further down, Crooklets beach.
Cheers Lucy.

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: bubblyrat
Date: 29 May 08 - 12:11 PM

We had a walk down to Summerleaze beach, and back via the sea-lock, and very nice it was,too ! But I was anxious all night on Monday night, listening to the endless rain hammering on the caravan roof,and wondering if the rugby -field would flood---But of course, it didn't !! The drainage must be better than I thought, and the river Neet looked positively calm and benign ,complete with canoeists, on Tuesday morn !! Hurry up with the photos, Lucy !!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hawker
Date: 29 May 08 - 08:03 PM

Sorry Roger, you'll have to wait a little longer, Ive had a show to worry about! 1st unofficial performance went off with few hitches, Now the for real one tomorrow!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 30 May 08 - 10:15 AM

Huge thanks to everyone who was involved in making the weekend such a success. My special thanks to the musicians who played for Herbaceous Border (esp Roger who played at both sessions). It certainly was a struggle getting dancers - I was chuffed when the 3 ladies who worked in the Castle Tea Rooms came out and had a go. On Sunday, when the weather started off so bad, I think there would have been even fewer people around.

Lucy - As for tonight - I know I've already sent my good wishes via Crowdercref, but there's no harm in sending them again! I'm so looking forward to seeing the new show at Bideford FF in August.

Sue

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cats
Date: 30 May 08 - 10:33 AM

Guru, Sorry I didn't make the Mudgather but, as Tabster said, we went to get lunch and then straight back to perform again. Never mind, I did mange to buy a wonderful necklace that Jon is going to give me for my birthday next week!

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Anne Lister
Date: 30 May 08 - 04:38 PM

Cats, I was trying to keep the jewellery buying part of our day quiet, to make us seem more business-like ...*g*

Anne

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 May 08 - 04:52 PM

Jewellery eh, Cats? Sounds like your next pressie should be a bigger jewellery box *grin*

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Cats
Date: 31 May 08 - 05:06 AM

No problem with a jewellery box.... I have a cupboard.

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,no fixed abode
Date: 31 May 08 - 07:18 AM

Hi Lucy and all,
                Thanks for the nice comment Lucy and yes we would love to come back again......this time bringing the good weather!!

Hope all went well for you re your performances.....we are sure as normall you put everything into it!!


Take care and see you somewhere down the road.

Una and Tony

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: GUEST,sylv
Date: 31 May 08 - 08:24 AM

LUCY hope everything all goes well with the show. see you soon, hopefully. X

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 01:59 PM

Hi All,

I have uploaded some photos taken at the mudgather and the survivors' session which you can see by clicking here. I have learned to do clickys now!
Karen

Subject: RE: Bude Folk Weekend?
From: Hamish
Date: 18 Jun 08 - 02:25 PM

Thanks for these, Karen. I think you got my toupee just right.

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