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