Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Jul 08 - 10:55 AM

Chas - Have you got one of the " I Got Pissed at the Newt" T-Shirts ?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Fidjit
Date: 24 Jul 08 - 05:02 PM

Top of the list.
Yes as in P****ed as a !

Chas

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Jul 08 - 11:20 AM

We look forward to seeing you again ,Colyn ( but not for treatment, hopefully !)
                Roger & Karen...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 09:10 PM

Just a reminder that I will be running my Osteopathic Clinic on the Camp Site, as usual.
Free treatment for Stewards and Performers for injuries occurring during the week.
Season Ticket holders to pay a small fee.
Colyn.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bfdk
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 03:08 PM

Rightly, it should be 'A's for the Anchor'... ;o))

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Leadfingers
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 02:38 PM

Well I am looking forward to seeing a few performers at The Newt as poor old Gerry is definately NOT going to make it this year . Jon Heslop has threatened to look in at lunchtimes and Giok is threatening evenings , so I wont e entirely on my tod . Nice of Chas to put The Newt top of his list !!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Rumncoke
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 12:48 PM

My little adopted swift chick is plumping up and exercising its wings - a whole 35 gms heavy now, it was just 27 gm when found.

They need to be in the 40s to migrate to Africa, but there is time yet - and I am feeding wax moth larvae - the insectivorous bird eqivalent of cream cakes, I think.

I have booked the van, I'm finding the necessary items for cooking and sleeping, the weather is totally glorious - pack sun screen and insect repellant - July is always so busy.!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,MartinHughes
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 12:05 PM

Also Sidmouth Sailing Club 8pm onwards running Friday 1st to Thursday 7th (Friday 8th you're on your own!). Mostly English but French and American also played. We welcome Radway Refugees/Bedford Bailouts/Regulars/Visitors and those who just want a change, as the musical mix is increasing all the time.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 10:48 AM

Brown's Bar, off Fore Street, you mean ?? And don't forget the Black Horse, also in Fore Street !! And the Sailing Club ( where you can get a shower ), and by the Balfour did you mean Bedford ?? And then there's The Anchor, of course !!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Sid Muff
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 09:33 AM

RE Fidjit's post of 19.7.To make sure nowhere is left out,in case there are some first time visitors,and to acknowledge the indulgence of the landlords:
The Swan,The Ship and the Lifeboat Club usually have sessions all the time.
The Black Swan,The Balfour,the bar in the High St by the bakers whose name I don't know have all had impromtu sessions.
Dukes run a brilliant open stage right on the sea-front for those inclined to perform as well as sponsoring acts in the evening.
Cheers Sid

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: nickp
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 08:11 AM

Guess I'll be in the old time session in the right hand room of the Bedford - at least for some of it. Nick

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 07:34 PM

From: GUEST,Dazbo at work - PM
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 09:38 AM

No Late Night Extra on Sunday due to health and safety (grrrrrr!!!)

This appears to be Environmental Health but I can't find a specific ruling on Sundays and stopping at midnight. Has any other festival been affected or is Sidmouth the only one that used to go on to the early hours? some links here:

alterations to dance programme

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Surreysinger - cookieless, it's good for the
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 08:36 AM

Not again ... lost me cookie... that last was me.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Saro
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 07:04 AM

I've mentioned this elsewhere on Mudcat, but I hope lots of singers are going to turn up for "The Way Through the Woods" which will be a series of workshops (mainly learning some excellent songs in harmony) leading to a show on the final day. Manor Pavilion is the place to go, time 11.30 am (Sun to Friday). We need your voices!!
Saro

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bfdk
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 05:15 AM

Chas, dear, it's only one week - repeat: ONE week. Maybe you should leave out a couple of the bars? It's better for you by far to come dancing, anyway ;o))

Bente

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Fidjit
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 04:59 AM

Thanks Sue.
Let the sticks fly then. See you there.
Bring me "Tattie Jackie".

Chas

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 03:47 PM

Chas, there's also the Esplanade outside the Royal York and Faulkner where you (and anyone else) can dance or play with Herbaceous Border - evenings 6.00-700pm starting Sunday and mornings 11.00am-noon starting Monday.

This year the morning sessions are for everyone (including people who've never danced before) but the evening sessions will be geared to people with dancing experience (either with morris or ceilidh dancing)

Sue

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,smith
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 02:15 PM

Its good to hear from you Theresa.Give my love to Sidmouth and your in- laws.I see you may be a driver on Thursday you have come up in the world.



Smith

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 01:50 PM

The Swan of course, tho' did seem last year that all the smokers went off there as they couldn't smoke indoors in the other pubs, and managed to get away with it under the back yard canopy!
(I thought the law said you could only smoke in an area that's open on 3 sides? or maybe that's just in my homeland of Scotland?)So much for fresh air!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Fidjit
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 12:43 PM

Right then. so that's

The Newt
The Bedford
The York
The Fulkner
The Balfour
The Anchor
Marine Bar
The Volunteer
The Radway

Any more worth a visit ?

Chas

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 07:32 PM

:)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 03:34 PM

It now turns out that the Faulkner bar is being used for a function on Saturday morning, so the singarounds will start on Sunday aftr all, as per the working programme... thanks to Ruth for liaising with t'Committee (aka Derek).

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Dazbo at work
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 09:38 AM

Internet ate my post:-(

No Late Night Extra on Sunday due to health and safety (grrrrrr!!!)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 07:35 AM

Schantieman, Tuesday would be a good night to get to the Anchor as that's when they usually do the Lifeboat evening with lots of shanties and songs about the sea and people can dress up as Pirates and drink grog, me harties!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 05:25 AM

Freshen up

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 02:57 AM

I've sent the info to Derek - I'll ask him if he needs anything else, Kitty.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 02:50 AM

Ruth - is the info I've already provided sufficient for a newsletter correction about the singarounds? If not, can you please PM me.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 04:01 PM

another one for the newsletter, perhaps...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 03:36 PM

I've just heard from Tim Edwards that the working programme says we're starting the Faulkner bar singarounds on Sunday morning, but we are in fact planning to start on Saturday!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Fidjit
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 11:13 AM

Yes Bente. The legs are raring to get going.

Chas

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 08:31 AM

Keith Rusby does some excellent Archers commentary whilst MCing at Towersey...his Jack Wooley impression is priceless!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Fee Lock
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 08:24 AM

Snippety snip from Breton Cap:

>Ruth Archer !
>
>I've seen the Working Prog.
>You'm doing some MC work are you not?
>
>Dave

(altogether now:)
"Oooh, noo, Dayveed!"

Apologies.

Jems, get Chris & Tracey to schedule Nick for later in the competition and he could rush off after, ignoring the adulating fans screaming for more ...

Fee x

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: bfdk
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 07:01 AM

So, Chas, will the auld legs be up to some ceilidh dancing? I'll recognize you even without the badge ;-)

You missed a splendiferous festival at Skagen, btw!

Bente

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 06:48 AM

Ah no ... you said "bad melodeon player" ... I don't play one of those .... phew!!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 06:46 AM

Hey Malcolm - what you saying about my concertina playing... is that fighting talk?? I'm not really going to abscond for more than one day or possibly two, as my heart belongs to the Volly (spent nearly two thirds of the week in there morning and night last year)... and I do have good reason to be outed... I need the practice in public before a gig later in the year. Never fear ... nobody will have to suffer me playing on my own as yet .. the world is relatively safe.

In the meantime, yes I agree GF needs the support of the odd bad singer - if you qualify, so do I !!! See you in there...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: trayton
Date: 16 Jul 08 - 03:42 AM

Surreysinger,
I have the same problem with the Radway and my melodeon but I have always thought that the last thing the Radway needs is a bad melodeon player where as I think GF at the Volunteer deserves the odd bad singer (or should that be the bad odd singer in my case)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Schantieman
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 04:06 PM

I'll be at Dartmouth all the week, but will try and get over to the Anchor one night. Hope it goes well.

Steve

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 12:50 PM

And I'll bet the morris dancing one doesn't eat insects 7 times a day !!

Trayton - yes, indeed you are a creature of habit, and I have photos several years running to prove it!! I on the other hand may possibly break several years' habit and end up in the Radway instead of the Volunteer one lunchtime ...it's been suggested to me that I should "out" myself with a concertina... I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not [grins]

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 11:42 AM

"Just at the moment I am looking after a young Swift"

bring it along. Sidmouth loves young Swifts - especially the ones that morris dance and play the fiddle. :)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Rumncoke
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 08:53 AM

The DH decided that we would downsize the car to save money - money that I will be blowing on the hire of a van to get all my stuff to Sidmouth.

I will bring my drum to beat for Herbaceous border, my guitar, maybe a few other instruments, all the things which used to fit into the large car we had.

Just at the moment I am looking after a young Swift which I am really hoping will have fledged by the end of the month - I really don't want to be feeding insects 7 times a day instead of singing and playing.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: trayton
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 06:49 AM

Surreysinger,
I am indeed a creature of habit.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Fidjit
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 06:22 AM

Hey I lost my Mudcat badge at Cheltenham Festival. Can anyone get me another and bring it to Sidmouth. I'll be there from Sunday onwards. Or Broadstairs. Be there from the Monday. There's a beer in it for someone.

Chas

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Surreysinger
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 05:41 AM

I got a strange sense of deja vu there ... just 364 days ago you said almost exactly the same thing !!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: trayton
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 04:18 AM

Starting to get twitchy at work, I can almost feel the bar of the Volunteer under my right elbow already.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: vectis
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 06:40 PM

See you all there probably wiv Liz

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 02:45 PM

The Bard - you're up for a pub crawl anytime!! (Hope you got back form Ely ok. Thanks for the port!).

Can't wait for Sidders to start - less than a month and counting!!!!

I'll be there from the Friday, along with Dilligaf. We are both working in The Manor Pavillion (come and say hello). Also, I'll be drumming for Herbaceous Border and Dilligaf will be dancing with them.

Looking forward to some serious sessions.

Miss Lemon - I will certainly be claiming my Mudcat Lemonade discount as I now have my new Mudcat badges (thanks Tig).

Safe journey there ladies and gents - see you during the week!!!

Kev :-)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: Phot
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 01:49 PM

As much as we would love to be there, I don't think its going to happen this year...........Bum!

But hope to see loads of you at The Wareham Wail!

Wassail!! Chris and Fiona

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: GUEST,Phil B
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 12:13 PM

Hi Ruth
Thankyou. I think the powers that be already know but if it can be changed that would be great. Looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: mattkeen
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 11:30 AM

I've just realised that I can now say with almost some justification that it is only a fortnight away!!


Great

Subject: RE: Sidmouth FolkWeek 2008
From: The Barden of England
Date: 14 Jul 08 - 11:28 AM

I'll be there from Friday, so no pub crawl for me, but I'll mae up for it during the week.
John Barden