Black Bull Bender

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,JHW had to delete cookie for the ads to let
Date: 08 Nov 21 - 02:11 PM

Bye bye nutty, we miss you. No idea if the Benders will go again.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: Shezinaussie
Date: 03 Nov 21 - 11:50 PM

Hi UK folks! Seriously looking at planning a 2022 festival tour - sadly, 2020 was a tad of a 'washout' you might say!!!
anyway, as I am a singer, someone said 'you would love the Black Bull Bender they're held on a farm at Tranmire' - so I popped that sentence into Google and behold, this thread came up - can someone please tell me if they are still happening; likely to happen in 2022; and who I could contact to confirm details - looking forward to singing with all you wonderful folks in 2022!

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,Linda Kelly
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 11:57 AM

We will get to one eventually!!!

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: dozy rozy
Date: 30 Dec 10 - 07:40 AM

Thanks.will look out for it.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: nutty
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 03:00 PM

The Benders are usually held on the first full weekend in June and September but no dates have been confirmed for this year, as yet.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: dozy rozy
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 02:40 PM

Any dates for 2011?

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 05:53 AM

me and me darling missus accidentley stumbled upon the last black bull bender , and were made to feel most welcome by all the folk whe were allready there. were heading back there this afty (sunday) for another look, hope we get more of the same friendly toe tapping entertainment
georgy porgie and pamsy wamsy XX

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,Alec
Date: 21 May 09 - 12:52 PM

Cycling this time - looking forward to seeing all again

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,Glenn
Date: 18 Dec 08 - 06:04 AM

Yes, I remember the 3 lads from Middlesbrough. Loppy Head Off time was a great song. Hopefully the lad who shouted all the way through the session will be on better form if he's coming with you.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 05:48 PM

Thanks, Tootler - I understand it now. I guess it is pretty much like a 'singers night' as opposed to a 'session'.

Cheers

Dacve

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: Tootler
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 03:57 PM

Out of interest though when you say 'no music sessions'...

The basis of the weekend is a series of singarounds. While solo unaccompanied singing is the most common, there is also self accompanied singing, singing by small groups (accompanied and a capella) and occasionally a couple of tunes instead of singing a song, so nothing is excluded.

There are no organised tune sessions, though a few of us did manage some informal tune sessions between the scheduled events.

They are great weekends with a very friendly atmosphere while at the same time raising thousands of pounds (literally) for two local hospices.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 09:24 AM

Whoops - should have said DIDN'T make it myself...

D

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 09 Nov 08 - 09:24 AM

Won't make it myself - maybe one year:-)

Out of interest though when you say 'no music sessions' are you just excluding the 'session' type thing where everyone gets around and plays the same tune? If it is 'singers only' does that mean only unaccompanied singing or do you allow self accompaniment or duo's / trio's etc which some instrumentation. I, for instance, do a few unaccompanied, a couple accompanying myslef on concertina, a couple of tunes on concertina and even the odd song where I have been known to pick up a guitar.

I am always a bit puzzled by this and maybe some other people are as daft as me!

Cheers

DeG

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,mark fraser SLEIGHTS
Date: 08 Nov 08 - 09:45 PM

could you please send sue my email address
I would like to invite her and Anne to watch a musical scrooge at the spar theatre Whitby on the 13th of dec
if you can make it let me know.
I'm playing joe the pawn brooker, my 10 year old son is tiny Tim,
my mother is a char women
would be nice to see you both
not seen you since sara's funeral still miss them both
love mark xxx

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,The Scarecrow
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 06:10 PM

To all veterans of the Bender.
Anyone remember between 1992 - 1995, three lads (and accompanying lunatics) who sang songs about lizards, camping on the moors near ugthorpe a and song about the Bender. One on guitar, one on a banjo and another singing?

THEY ARE COMING BACK Sept 2009!!!!

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,Ex-regular
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 10:56 AM

No argument about the hard working family running it!
They deserve medals for the time they put in. Not just on the day but the weeks beforehand bread/bun making & arranging/testing beer deliveries.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: nutty
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 10:49 AM

Not in the least bit 'insular'. Everyone is made very welcome.

However, there was an occasion in the past where advertising to a wider audience resulted in the event being attended by people more interested in the cheap beer than in the music - causing problems for an already hardworking family.

Had the event been so insular it would never have survived for over 25 years.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,Ex-regular
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 09:27 AM

Last year when this was advertised on mudcat locals were annoyed that 'outsiders' were given the heads-up concerning this event.
it is a good week end but a little insular

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: John J
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 08:54 AM

You should be OK Bob, we have tended to stay at the top of the field and have had no problems getting on or off with our caravan even when the ground is a bit soggy.

You'll have a great time, we're missing it 'cos it coincides with the Wail.

Have a good one!

John

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: 8_Pints
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 08:22 AM

Since Hull Sea Fever this year follows on the week-end after we should be able to make it!!!

Will our camper-van be able to negotiate the entrance?
Dimensions: Height        9' 6" (290 cm)        Weight        3 tons
                   Width        7' 5" (227 cm)        
                   Length    23'      (699 cm)

Are "snow-chains" needed or is there tractor power to extricate us from any water-logged fields?

Bob

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: cptsnapper
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 10:44 PM

Unfortunately I'll miss it but it's wonderful!!

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: Hoblander
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 07:41 PM

Sorry GP no music sessions, but the singing is mighty fine and has been known to go on until six o'clock the next morning, and you can sit in the field and play.

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: GUEST,GrahamP
Date: 26 Aug 08 - 06:03 AM

Hob
is this just a singing event or are there any (music) sessions?
Cheers
GP

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: nutty
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 05:17 PM

I can recommend the ' in house ' breakfasts and the butties (home made bread with substantial fillings - freshly made each day)

Subject: RE: Black Bull Bender
From: ossonflags
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 02:51 PM

Will finally make it this year!!

Subject: Black Bull Bender
From: Hoblander
Date: 25 Aug 08 - 08:51 AM

August 29th, 30th, 31st 2008
Black Bull Bender Singing Weekend
Tranmire Town Hall, High Whins Farm,
Tranmire
Just west of Ugthorpe on the Whitby Moor Road A171
Come and get your batteries re-charged , your spirits uplifted, your ears stuffed with great singing and music, drink your fill of good ale, eat the best sandwiches this side of the Grand Canyon, camp, caravan or campervan for free, and generally have a good time. There is cooked breakfast available on Saturday and Sunday morning in the farmhouse, and the fish and chip van comes on Saturday teatime
Wonderful surroundings and bags of fresh air.
Once again, at the Black Bull Bender, organised by, and held on the family farm, of the Wilkinson family, Jim and Mu , and their children, and helpers
Sessions Friday and Saturday evening from 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday lunch time from 1.00pm
£2.00 evening sessions and £1.00 lunch times
The Benders are fund raising events with all proceeds going to Hospice Care. What a fantastic way to enjoy yourselves and to raise money for these charities.
Also Raffles, Auctions, Husband Beating, Outdoor Smoking .
Camping Field open from Lunchtime Friday 29th.