Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Jul 08 - 06:24 PM

The Newt is a totally mixed session - ALL sorts of song including Jazz and Blues and Music Hall with lots of tunes , and even dancing , if the York Steps people get wet !!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 01:44 AM

Message to Fidgit.
Swedish fiddlers would be welcomed in the Radway anytime.
Would be nice to hear the real thing as opposed to the ersatz versions (sorry Rad people, and that includes me!) that usually happens.
Look forward to seeing you there at some point

Ralph

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: alanww
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 01:44 PM

Ah! I've finally managed to get to the Mudcat and Sidmouth starting later this week - panic, panic!
Bad news! My camper has been off the road for over a month and at present its heart (ie engine) in bits on the floor of a van engine re-manufacturer!
Good news! The parts they have ordered should be delivered early tomorrow and its likely to be ready soon!
Bad news!   But it maybe not be ready until Friday (that is, if there are no major problems - that sound very threatening!) - and then I'd have to get it ready to come down to Sidmouth. Oh, b#gg#r!!
Good news! Thanks to Bob TB for posting the earlier note about the Doom, Gloom & Despondency Competition.
More good news! I've just found the DG&D records and have produced all the posters, fliers and admin forms etc.
Even more good news! Just to repeat: the competition starts at 4.30 SHARP on Thu 7 Aug in the Faulkner Lounge at the Royal York & Faulkner Hotel.
What we need now is up to 14 song entries fot the competition - tragic but funny too! I hope you are all composing a song as I write this!
Oh, yes, and we also need my camper to be ready by this Thu, if at all poss please!
"Come all ye bold heroes ..."
Alan

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 02:12 PM

I have often played in the "Royal York and Faulkener", and ,as a venue, it is enough to make ANYONE depressed, without playing a note !!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: vectis
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 07:48 PM

What time and on what day is the celidh in the ford not happening. I didn't miss it last year due to broken ankle.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 08:11 PM

Hi Vectis, I don't know; I wasn't there,and I didn't have a broken ankle, either before or afterwards, but if you ask Dick S while you're down, he'll not tell you when it's not happening (did it ever?)
How about Breton Cap giving us the wurds for his demise of the Dove song too? Another place that won't be happening, malheureusement.
Only 36 hrs and I'll be on the road!!! (Leaving black-belt son in charge of hoose, burglars beware!)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 08:14 PM

I always thought the Cheildh in the ford didnt happen on Thursday ! But I am always in The Newt , so what would I know ?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Bob TB
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 02:52 AM

I thought the ceilidh didn't happen on Friday. But I'm always in the Dove... ah, might have to go this year.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 11:07 AM

Definitely not on the Thursday as that's Silly Songs, Sing into the Sea and Doom, Gloom and Despondency.
If I remember rightly, it doesn't happen in the non-existent ford, on the Friday - the ceilidh, I mean.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 11:31 AM

as far as I remember it's not on Friday afternoon, nor is it at 3pm

Jillie

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 01:17 PM

Thaat's what I seem to not remember from the same conversation on here that we didn't have last year!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 02:21 PM

Oh yes you did!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 05:39 PM

That guest was me ... and where did my cookie go, Iwant to know??
I would like to know if its an annual occurrence that we don't have this particular conversation about what's not happening on Friday ??

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 05:58 PM

Quite right Surreysinger.

The ceilidh in the ford doesn't happen every year at the same time.

I shall be thinking about you all during the week. Finances prevented my attendance, but I'll be there next year.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 06:48 PM

I think the Sunday Morning Procession is not happening either. Not at 10.30am anyway. And not starting from outside the Bedford.

Sue

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 07:43 PM

All will not be revealed soon then - or not?
"And I'm only 24 hours from Sidmouth"! (or not)
TB

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 07:46 PM

Two sleeps to go!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Bryony
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 09:12 PM

Hello everyone, if you're planning on coming to the final LNE with the Demon Barbers hosting the dance party, don't forget to bring your fancy dress.....Warriors & Wenches! Spread the word!

Just busy sortin out mi corset!

Bryony

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: John J
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 08:39 AM

Won't be arriving until Friday now...I'll miss the pub crawl.

Soddit.

JJ

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 09:38 AM

I must remember to forget to go and not take part in the Sunday Procession that doesn't start outside The Bedford then---how exciting !! Something else not to look forward to !

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 10:09 AM

I wonder - is there something in the waters at Sidders that induces this state of euphoric forgetfulness - do the waters of Lethe run through the Sid?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,MartinHughes
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 10:31 AM

Message to Fidgit.
Your Swedish fiddlers would be also be welcomed in the Sailing Club, as would any visitor to the UK, and Terry, Bill and myself will ensure that they get a chance to be heard. Ralphie hit the spot when he said that it would be nice to hear the real thing (or, more accurately, the genuine article)!

Regards
Martin

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bfdk
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 11:08 AM

Sue, I shall endeavour not to be there on the Sunday morning!
B

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 06:41 PM

OK then. So even though there is not a procession, people do need to be in morris kit for it! Dancers need to collect a stick from me on Saturday, so they'll have something to clash when they are not taking part in a procession. (Or they can bring their own)

Sue - who will be leaving home Thursday morning.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: vectis
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 05:31 PM

Van packed and ready for the off, should be there by about 4am. I'm driving overnight to avoid the f*=%^$£" Sussex south coast traffic on Friday.
See yoo alllll sooooonnnnn
Look out for the beer towels, they're coming with me again this year!
Mary

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: billybob
Date: 01 Aug 08 - 09:42 AM

Please give my love to Terry in the Sailing Club and tell him Bill and I wish we could be there!
Have a wonderful week all.
Wendy

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Tradsinger
Date: 01 Aug 08 - 05:33 PM

Just to let y'all know that I will be giving a talk at the Arts Centre at 4 pm on the Sunday. MCs welcome! I might also be doing some pipe and tabor at 1200 Tuesday on the Front.

If you are a Mudcatter, make yourself known to me, as I don't know what y'all look like!

Tradsinger

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: naughtyforty
Date: 09 Aug 08 - 05:45 PM

Just got back from my very first Sidmouth and I had an absolute ball!!! Despite the muddy campsite and odd drop of rain I can honestly say I haven't enjoyed a festival so much for a while. Can't wait until next year.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 09 Aug 08 - 07:20 PM

So what were people's highspots then? I must admit that mine were, as usual the lunchtime sessions in the Volunteer with most of the usual suspects. Thanks to the In the Traditions sessions being included in the programme again (or whatever reason) there were more bodies this year, and some good singing and playing. I finally made it to the Radway (once), and actually played concertina two or three times for the first time in public, as well as singing ... oh and giving a talk on Lucy Broadwood at the Arts Centre . But I have to admit that I didn't really do any mainsteam stuff ... (and on the whole, didn't really miss it that much).

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 05:54 AM

Haven't been for 3 years so don't know when the bunting was last used on The Esplanade but was sadly absent this year. Have heard through the grapevine that East Devon Distric Council still have it but refuse to hang it up because it might be - you've guessed it - a potential health & safety hazard! The insane bureaucrats have definitely taken over the world. Anyhow, have made my feelings known to the Sidmouth Tourist Office and Festival.

The firewoks were good though and it was great to see some international dance groups back again (Provence/Latvia).

All things considered, it was a very enjoyable Festival but there does still need to be more dancing along The Esplanade apart from the Sunday which is good.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: mattkeen
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 05:59 AM

Highlights for me

Karen Tweed - though i know some will think it controversial but I thought it great to have such a female aspect to the festival (Jo Freya's Lal Project was great from this point of view to)

Chris Wood on Friday was outstandingly good

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Nick
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 06:03 AM

First time I'd been but had a good time and it's a lovely place. It was good to put a few faces to names I've seen here on mudcat. Late evening in the smaller room at the Bedford was nice and enjoyed the Dove and the Anchor.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Cats
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 07:28 AM

Lifeboat night at the Anchor. Thanks Mike [Cllr] for organising.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 08:22 AM

Nick - I am surprised you enjoyed The Dove , as it has been a bulding site for more than a year ! We had some good sessions next to the ex Dove in the New Tavern .

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 08:33 AM

As the New Tavern is not very well marked, he probably means that when he said The Dove. Many people I spoke to, did not know the location of the New Tavern, even less of The Newt, which is another of the 'in phrases' many folkies use, which puzzle newbies.
The same applies to the use of the term 'Sidders' which I loathe, it's both twee, and exclusive.
JM

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,The Barden of England sans cookie.
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 08:41 AM

Just about getting over it. As always had a great time, and it was good to see you there John (MacKenzie). I hope the weather didn't ruin it for too many, and to think what it would have been like if the Arena were there - all that mud. At least all the venues are now under cover.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 09:02 AM

We had a great time and some days out too. Enjoyed meeting up with some old and new friends but missed a few people I knew were there - maybe next year!

I have posted some photos on Facebook which you can see at href=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1208314&l=3fc20&id=595174881

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 09:07 AM

Sorry!

A few Sidmouth 2008 Photos

Hoping this one works.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 09:30 AM

Got there at last ,dear ---well done !! Anyway, as WFD says, we had a great time,and managed to have some days out of Sidmouth, ie in Budleigh Salterton, Otterton,Beer, and Branscome. I played a lot in the Bedford, as usual, mainly in the American Old Time Session, and met some nice Americans---- Jeff ,from Boston ( great banjo frailer and singer ) and Rod from Washington, who sang with Ric and me on the seafront. Also nice to meet and play with the Swiss lady and her banjo-playing husband from Penzance---anyone know their names ?? ( I think they"re in a group that plays at Bideford or somewhere). I also played with Doctor Rosie, late of Watford but now of Newcastle University, in the Radway----the first time I have EVER played there since starting to go to Sidmouth in 1965 !! All in all, a great Sidmouth for me/us...... despite the seemingly endless rain !! And the fireworks were really good, too.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Saro
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 10:21 AM

It was lovely to put some more faces to names (and get a discount on my lemonade)(and jolly good it was too) and pay my first visit to the Anchor. Lifeboat night was amazing, and who was the guy who sang The Little Pot Stove?

For beautiful singing, perfect professionalism and generally being ever so good, my singing highlight was Karine Polwart, closely followed by Stream of Sound. I also loved Gog Magog and Windsor Morris joining forces to dance "Windsor Safari" in the sunshine on Friday...

For all those who have sent good wishes to Moira re: her brother, I've just heard that Jimmy is gradually getting stronger, though there's a long way to go.

Saro

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 04:16 PM

Saro - That's good news about Jimmy; I do hope he continues to make good progress.

Many thanks to Sidmouth Steppers for organising that procession which of course did not take place on Sunday morning. Amazingly the rain stopped in good time for it not to happen. And it was a lovely balmy evening for the torchlight procession on Friday.

Bubblyrat - I'm not familiar with the couple you mention (Swiss lady and banjo-playing husband). Think they might be from 'or somewhere', since it's about 100 miles from Penzance to Bideford. They would be very welcome here though.

Sue

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 05:50 PM

Awesome Ware ?? No, that's in Hertfordshire, surely ?? But there can't be many Swiss Appalachian cloggers in the West Country generally, can there ?---And anyway, lots of people down that way seem to travel VAST distances to get a "fix" ! (Jo V., for example ).

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: melodeonboy
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 06:50 PM

I had a great time, especially at The Bedford, York and Faulkner and Anchor.

As was stated before, the lifeboat singaround at The Anchor was something special. I'd never had to wait so long to lead a song (nearly three hours!), but it was all so rousing I didn't mind at all.

I also discovered the afternoon mixed sessions at The Ship - great fun! I'd never heard Pugwash played on the tuba before!

Thanks to all concerned,

Melodeonboy (he of the bright shirts)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Aug 08 - 08:07 PM

There's a filthy rumour about, Miss Naughty, that you had more than one ball...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bfdk
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 03:09 AM

I saw the first 4 groups of the Friday evening procession pass the Bedford, then I had to dash for my bus. Arrived back here on Saturday after a gruelling all-night trip across England to get the morning flight. Our bus driver seemed to think he was racing round Silverstone and not navigating the British highways and m'ways, so not much chance of getting a bit of shut-eye.. I was knackered when I got home!

That apart, I had a great time, good to meet up with old friends and make the acquaintance of some new ones as well.

Highlights for me, just like last year, Herbaceous Border and the Anchor Garden lunchtime ceilidhs. Whoever ordered the weather shouldn't be put in charge of that task next year!!

I have photos, but I don't have the time to sort 500+ photos and post the cream of them right now, so it'll be a while.

Best wishes,

Bente

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: nickp
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 05:55 AM

Bubblyrat - you are thinking of Sibs (Sibylle) and Bob (I'll reserve mentioning their surname but you can find Sibs as a member of Buffalo Gals who will be at the Bideford Festival. Buffalo Gals

The OT Bedford session was fun, pity we could only manage the first weekend. Plans to return for the Friday night had to be put on hold when my wife strained her back.

Nick

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Nick
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 06:07 AM

>>Nick - I am surprised you enjoyed The Dove , as it has been a bulding site for more than a year ! We had some good sessions next to the ex Dove in the New Tavern .

I thought it was a bit quiet... and dusty.
Make that the New Tavern

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 09:01 AM

Brilliant week - as usual. Highlights for me were Show of Hands & the Pete Coe/Roy Bailey concerts where I stewarded at both. Then the sessions at the Anchor, Bedford & Swan. The sea was warm for the Middle Bar sing and the sun shone for the event that doesn't happen - what more could you want? See you all there next year

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 10:27 AM

Thanks, Nick---Sybylle ( and Bob ) it is !! She told me her name, of course (we conversed in French quite a bit ) but I had forgotten it!And of course, I have been running through every female French name I know , except Sybylle ! If only Swiss girls were all called Heidi !! Thanks again. By the way, if you look on Wild Flying Dove's earlier comments on this thread, you'll find some photos of OT session---perhaps you are in them ?? I am the one with the cedar-topped cutaway Avalon guitar.....not very OT, I know, but I left the Martin at home this year.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Marilyn
Date: 11 Aug 08 - 11:08 AM

Had a wonderful time and definitely back next year.

The highlight for me was Zephyrus in the Manor Pavilion on Tuesday afternoon. Bought the CDs and am listening to their 'Halfe Hannikin' as I type!