Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct

Subject: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: Banjiman
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 07:00 AM

The Captain Cook Festival proudly presents its Staithes Shanty Weekend this weekend ( Oct 25&26th) in the beautiful location of Staithes.

An ideal venue to listen to the sound of sea shanties and songs and to celebrate the birthday of James Cook - the worlds greatest sailor. Admission to all of the events is free - the festival plans to raise funds from raffles and donations.

The venues are The Captain Cook Inn and The Cod & Lobster. The music starts on Saturday afternoon and goes through until Sunday tea time. Outdoor performances may be arranged subject to weather conditions.

Folk Singers, Shantymen, Poets and Songwriters are among the many guest performers.These include the regions acclaimed traditional singer and songwriter Richard Grainger who has composed many well known songs about the sea and the areas maritime heritage, from Whitby Whaling to Captain Cook.

Men of Staithes will host the Saturday evenings entertainment at the Cod and Lobster.

Also appearing are Monkeys Fist ( A Shanty Group from South Yorkshire), Scots Songstress Wendy Arrowsmith,local duo Steve Dawes & Helen Pitt and Redcar based Bob Fortune.

Whitby Community Choir will perform on Sunday as will Poets Bob Beagrie and Andy Willoughby.

You can view the programme at www.captaincookfestival.org.uk
The ideal way to spend an autumn weekend - real ale, the sound of sea songs. More info 01287 660060

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: Tyke
Date: 21 Oct 08 - 08:36 PM

www.captaincookfestival.org.uk

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: GUEST,blowz sans cookie
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 03:36 AM

Unfortunately, when I enquired about this a few weeks ago, I was told by Ricahard G that it would be just Saturday night and Sunday afternoon and the only venue at that time was the Captain Cook (which I don't like much, to be honest). It wasn't going to be worth the trouble of finding accommodation (if it was available) or the time / costs travelling to Staithes (a not inconsiderable distance). Now that it looks like it might be worth going along to, it's too late for me to make the arrangements, unfortunately. I love Staithes too.

Interesting snippet of info - the landlady's partner at the Cod and Lobster is Dick Emery's son

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: nutty
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 01:52 PM

Can anyone,please, tell me where the pubs are in relation to the main carpark.

Thanks

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: GUEST,blowz at work
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 04:45 AM

The Captain Cook is right next to it. The Cod and Lobster is down in the old village, literally on the sea wall, so is a couple of minutes walk down and a bit slower coming back up. There is a less steep route you can take than the main drag up the high street - you go through all the little ginnels and feel as if you are walking through people's back yards, but it is a perfectly permitted route. If you first follow it from the car park down the hill, rather than trying to find it going up the hill, it will be better seen and followed, so you know for the return journey.

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: GUEST,blowz at work
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 05:37 AM

Sorry - meant to say - have a great weekend - I wish I was going - I love the Cod & Lobster! I was in Staithes fo ra week in July, when I was recovvering from poorly badliness and have booked a cottage again for a week for New Year.

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 03:06 PM

We love Staithes and go to a music gathering earlier in the year.
Sounds great and seeing who is playing wish we had heard a bit sooner.
Wendy Arrowsmith and Bob Fortune are both fine songwriters and performers and then there are others as well.
Great weekend to all.

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: GUEST,blowz at work
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 09:47 AM

Any feedback on how this went, please? I so wanted to go. In view of the weather we had this side of the country, at the weekend, though, I think it was just as well we'd decided not to travel across the Pennines

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: Mrs Banjiman
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 01:28 PM

Twas good, Cod & Lobster is a great venue for singing sea songs with the cliffs and harbour as a back drop. A bit sparsely attended would be my only negative comment (on Sunday anyway) we were playing elsewhere (well Redcar, just down the road!) on Saturday night so didn't get there.

Met Nutty of this forum, which was nice!

Paul (waiting for his computer to be fixed so still using Wendy's cookies)

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: nutty
Date: 27 Oct 08 - 04:07 PM

There was a very good singaround on Saturday afternoon hosted by Steve Dawes and Helen Pitt along with Monkey's Fist.

Attendance on Sunday was sparse - possibly due to poor publicity - but the performances were good.

I especially Wendy Arrowsmith. I loved the songs and enjoyed meeting her and Paul in the flesh.

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: GUEST,Besty at Work
Date: 28 Oct 08 - 04:45 AM

You're right Nutty - I found out at very / too-short notice.

Subject: RE: Staithes Shanty Weekend 25th-26th/Oct
From: GUEST,Guest, Slomo
Date: 30 Oct 08 - 10:28 AM

It was a good weekend. The singaround on Saturday afternoon was excellent as mentioned above. There was a rollicking night in the Cod and Lobster on Saturday with the Men of Staithes and Monkey's Fist, and a quieter one in the Captain Cook with Rchard G and Steve Dawes and Helen Pitt. Sunday afternoon was a s described above. Earlier publicity and more people next year.