Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 17 Apr 09 - 05:05 PM

Oh dear! Hope you get well soon Suzanne.

It's not looking too good for a riotous weekend, is it? Wolfgang, Don, I've sent you each a P.M.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 16 Apr 09 - 06:04 PM

I'm sorry to say I, too, have to pull out. I was diagnosed with a slipped disc yesterday which would make travelling rather irresponsible (and probably rather disagreeable as well). I wish all those who do attend a good time and hope to see some of you later in the year - and if not, in Reykyavik next year at the latest!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Apr 09 - 01:22 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 14 Apr 09 - 10:27 PM

It's a pity that you can't be with us, Wilfried, but your family must come first.

Yes, the Niort gathering was a good one, as have been all the Eurogatherings that I have attended. This year's appears to be for the select few but I hope that we will still be to make some good music.

Anybody else out there fancy coming to Grimsby for the Mayday weekend?


DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 05 Apr 09 - 11:33 AM

First the good tidings: My younger daughter will have her final exam in summer singing the part of Patience (by Gilbert and Sullivan) and be an approved soprano and teacher of music.
My elder daughter will be awarded the prize for young culture of Wuerzburg for her songs written, composed and sung by herself.

And now the bad, bad news: Since I have to visit my dear children on both events I have to cancel my participation of this year's Eurogathering. I regret it immensely, especially not seeing a lot of good friends again, especially my fellow scoutmaster Doug in a Scout Home. My means are very limited since I am a pensioner, and I should never forgive myself missing my daughters' performances this year.

So sing and enjoy (alas! without me)

P.S. Some days ago I zapped the telly and what did I see? Some punts on green, geen canals, and the guesthouse where deboarded and had some jolly good hours near Niort some years ago. What a wonderful time!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 05 Apr 09 - 07:33 AM

Clio?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Rockhen
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 12:00 PM

Hey Doug, will do my best to get to the Tap and maybe other bits going on. Good night at the Tap last Tuesday, I thought, did the Clio owner ever get the car sorted?!
;-)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 05:03 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Fidjit
Date: 24 Mar 09 - 05:00 AM

Don 3 on an inflatable raft !

I feel a song coming on

Enjoy
Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Gulliver
Date: 23 Mar 09 - 06:53 PM

Hi Doug, am planning to come with a (non-musical) friend, to arrive Friday evening. By car via the ferry. We might then go on to Whitby after the weekend. A musical friend might also come - still to confirm. We have an inflatable mattress-type thing so hope we can sleep indoors.
Don

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Jack Campin
Date: 23 Mar 09 - 03:31 PM

Doesn't look feasible for me. To get me and Marion there and back (without spending two extra nights) would be either 190 quid by train or a 14-hour bus trip each way via Birmingham.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 23 Mar 09 - 02:54 AM

Well, we have 2 confirmed and me - that makes 3 - plus a couple of probables, off thread.

Any more for the Skylark?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 22 Mar 09 - 04:28 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 02:04 PM

That is, course "Cleethorpes" not "Cletthorpes"

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 02:02 PM

Wolfgang,

There are plenty of B&B's on the sea front at Cletthorpes, about 5km away. I will look around for something a bit closer and let you know.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 02:20 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: bill\sables
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 07:18 PM

Sorry Doug It's a private do, 30th birthday at South Ferriby Village Hall
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 04:50 PM

We are playing at a ceilidh on the evening of the 3rd quite near to Grimsby

How close Bill? Is it a private do or could we buy tickets for it?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: old git
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 04:12 PM

Would have popped in some time in the weekend Doug..but I'll be in Whitby at Moor and Coast
geoff turner

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: bill\sables
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 03:33 PM

Just had a call from Greycap, We are playing at a ceilidh on the evening of the 3rd quite near to Grimsby so we should be able to attend the gathering during the afternoon.
Cheers Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 12:00 PM

>>Is the tunnel made of glass so we can see all the fishes?
<<

LOL If only. What a wonderful idea though.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Wolfgang
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 11:14 AM

I am coming and already making travel arrangements. With Andy (Mudguard) not coming I'll be perhaps the only one who has been to all Eurogatherings so far.

Though I personally would very much prefer seeing Andy coming to that empty title.

After having checked boat and flight timetables and prices I have decided to take the train. It's just a matter of between 11 and 18 hrs travel with up to twelve times changing the train, depending on what time of the day I'll travel.

Is the tunnel made of glass so we can see all the fishes?

I'll arrive Friday afternoon (if all goes well) and will have to leave Sunday morning (I can't get Monday off).

Doug, is there a friendly B&B somewhere near for the two nights from Friday to Sunday?

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 17 Mar 09 - 08:31 PM

Thanks, Doug. Definitely coming. A ceilidh would be nice, I suppose, but personally I'd prefer a singaround. Good to know Greg is coming - any others from Hull? And what about Bill Sables?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 17 Mar 09 - 02:42 PM

It's time for a hands-up as to who will be coming. The following people have expressed interest earlier in the thread:

skarpi
Jack Campin
Susanne (skw)
Gulliver
Tim Leaning
Bloke in the Corner
Dáithí
Wilfried Schaum
Mr Happy

Although he hasn't posted, I know that Skipjack wants to be there for at least part of the weekend.

Fidjit and MudGuard, although initially hoping to come, have had to pull out.

Could you please indicate whether you are: definitely comming; probably coming; possible coming; not coming.
Are there any others not on the above list who might be there?
What about local'Catters who could help make welcome those coming from afar. Could you be there for all or part of the weekend?

If we have a ceilidh, it would be on the Sunday evening. It was Fidjit who asked for it but, as he won't be with us, what do other people think? Do you want one?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: MudGuard
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 11:21 AM

Sorry folks, but I can't join you at this weekend.
There's a conflict with a (to me) more important thing at the same weekend ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Feb 09 - 03:34 PM

Sadly we are at Sewerby Old Time festival that weekend which is a shame as it's so close to home.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Feb 09 - 06:13 AM

Doug,

Thanks for info

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 20 Feb 09 - 04:12 AM

Well as you know I travel around a lot.

My Schedule for '09 is filling up quite fast and unfortunately I won't be able to get over for this event. Enjoy.

Eskituna, Sweden dance weekend, Feb 27 -29
Bishop's Stortford and Melodeon & More Stowwmarket. March 23rd - 30th
Scandinavian Squeeze In Dalby, Lund, Southern Sweden. April 17th - 19th.
Shanty sessions St Croix, Fredrikstad, Norway May 9th
Eken Morris Dance Out Stockholm, Sweden. June 4th - 7th.
Hasin, Belgium. Melodeon Building course. July 3rd. - 11th. +
Eken Morris 30 year celebration. Surum, England. August 10th +

Plus I have to get in a few rounds of golf too.
Busy, busy, busy

Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 19 Feb 09 - 05:55 PM

Thanks, Doug. I'll bring my own as usual, so all I need is a parking space

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 19 Feb 09 - 12:55 PM

The gathering will be in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. It will be based in a Scout HQ in the Scartho area of the town.

If you put the "Scartho Fork, UK" (post code DN33 2LX) into Google Earth and zoom in onto the roundabout, you will see a driveway leading westward off the south-west entrance to the roundabout. The Scout hut is an L shaped building with car park in the top right hand corner of a square plot, behind the houses which line the road. The grassed area behind and to the side of the building is available for tents.

As I explained above, this was not my first choice but:

The new venue does not have as good facilities as the first one. There are no showers, I'm afraid, but there are toilets and a kitchen. Whereas the kitchen at the first site could be used to prepare meals for groups of around 40 people, this kitchen is fairly basic. It has a small cooker, fridge, microwave oven and sink but is normally used to make tea and coffee. There are, however, shops and a selection of different types of take-away food outlets just across the road.

Although there is not as much room as at the campsite, there is a garden where tents can be put up and a car park and additional hard standing for camper vans and the like. A public car park is available a short distance away for any overspill from day visitors who may care to join us.

As before, there are no beds but indoor floor space is available. There are 3 rooms available separate from the main hall for those who like their privacy or who want to sleep while others sit up talking late into the night.

There are neighbouring residential properties so we would have to limit the noise late at night.

I will PM contact number to anyone who requires it.

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Gulliver
Date: 18 Feb 09 - 04:37 PM

Mr Happy, I understand that it's in/near Grimsby, which I've just looked up in the atlas and it's on the east coast of England. I'm looking forward to getting there and I'll probably take the ferry so I don't have the hassles of transporting instruments by plane. Don

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Feb 09 - 06:04 AM

So anyone know the name of the place where it'll be on at?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 18 Feb 09 - 05:14 AM

or rather this

Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 18 Feb 09 - 05:12 AM

try this http://www.skyscanner.net/flights/uk/de/cheapest-flights-to-germany-from-united-kingdom.html

Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Gweltas
Date: 17 Feb 09 - 09:22 PM

To Wilfried in Germany,
There are several budget airlines operating between various airports in Germany and the UK, such as Ryanair, Germanwings, Air Berlin, Easy Jet, Flybe, and the bigger carriers such as Swiss, Aer Lingus and even Lufthansa and, by booking early enough in advance, one can get some real bargains. It all depends on how near a particular airport you are and which airlines fly to which locations in the UK. I found a fair bit of info in this regard on this site:

http://www.skyscanner.net/flights/uk/de/cheapest-flights-to-germany-from-united-kingdom.html

I'm sorry I haven't yet cracked how to do the blue clicky thing.

Good luck in getting to the Eurogather and I hope the weather will be fine and that all attending will have a lovely get together.

Note : There is another unfortunate clash of events other than those listed earlier in this thread and that is Padstow May Day celebration (May 1st) which continues informally for several days thereafter.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 17 Feb 09 - 08:25 PM

CIY barbecues are always a good idea, Doug! And if you need a hand with anything, I could be there on Thursday and don't have to leave till Wednesday or so.

What about a raffle? Or any other ideas for fundraising?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Feb 09 - 08:25 AM

Ok, looks ok, but you've not said where the venue is or what its called?

Could you give contact number please, & how much space for tents

Any toilets, water supply etc?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Feb 09 - 01:22 PM

My first thoughts on the programme are about half way up the posts above (04 Dec 08 - 04:33)

Up to now, the only thing that is fixed is the main venue and the Friday evening session that I mentioned this morning. I moved session in the pub from Saturday to Friday to leave room for a ceilidh that Fidjit suggested. I'm still working on the ceilidh – watch this space!

The cook-it yourself barbecue can definitely go ahead if people think it's a good idea.

What do people think of the suggestions for the cultural visit? Are there any better ideas from local 'Catters?



DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Mr Happy
Date: 16 Feb 09 - 06:46 AM

Hi Doug,

Thanks for pm & info.

What's the itinerary for the weekend?

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Feb 09 - 01:41 AM

I have arranged a venue in a local pub for the opening session on the Friday evening. It will be a mixed tunes/songs session where all can join in and will start somewhere between 8.00 to 8.30 p.m. at the Tap & Spile in Grimsby on Friday, 1st May.

This is a one-off session rather than us joining a regular event so I am depending on other musicians from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire to help make welcome those coming from further away.

DC

Subject: Eurogathering 2009
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Feb 09 - 09:27 PM

refresh - I'm moving messages to this thread because the other was clogged with Spam.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Jan 09 - 08:05 AM

Would love to be there but I will be at the Sweeps in Rochester the entire weekend.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 06:06 PM

Sorry, Chas, I'd assumed too much - it's the weekend after the Mudgathering, ie 8 - 10 May.

And when I get home from that there's our Whitsun folk festival at Scheersberg, festuring Emily Smith among others in 2009. And then it's time to think of ways to get to Iceland in 2010 ...

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: skarpi
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 09:22 AM

well its still gonna happen in 2010 in Iceland :>) I will ask
Kate : http://kisacat.blogspot.com/2007/07/ceilidh-culture-on-icelands-culture.html

to join us ceilidh dances , also I am planning another happenings .

it takes time .

ATB Skarpi

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 09:14 AM

Well the date when it's on would be helpfull

Merry Christmas

Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 23 Dec 08 - 08:41 PM

Sorry, Chas, didn't try the English link. What would you like to know about Venne, other than it's a great little festival in a great small place near Muenster (a Mudgathering you didn't attend, our first in fact, in 2000). Venne has mainly German and British acts. Tom McConville, Allan Taylor and Dutch folk rockers Rapalje are fixtures.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 04:25 AM

Joe

You missed out by a year. Well nearly two years

We were in Germany May 2007

Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Fidjit
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 04:23 AM

Susanne
Pity that site doesn't open up in English. Jst with the words [Translate to English]

Perhaps you could tell them.

Chas

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 11:33 PM

Joe, why not come over for the Grimsby gathering, then go to Germany with me? I'm hoping to go back home via another nice little festival, the Venner Folk-Frühling.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009
From: Joe Offer
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 08:28 PM

I really want to go to Berlin, and I'm waiting to see if there will be a Mudcat Eurogathering somewhere in northern Europe on the Continent, to I can go to both. Any plans for a Eurogathering in Germany, sometime before I get old?
England? Been there, done that. I'd do it again, but I really want to go to Germany.
-Joe in California-