Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)

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: 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: 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: 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: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Feb 09 - 06:13 AM

Doug,

Thanks for info

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: 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 (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 (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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 20 Mar 09 - 02:20 AM

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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 - 02:04 PM

That is, course "Cleethorpes" not "Cletthorpes"

DC

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

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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: 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: 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: 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: Doug Chadwick
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 05:03 PM

Refresh

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: 05 Apr 09 - 07:33 AM

Clio?

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: 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: Doug Chadwick
Date: 16 Apr 09 - 01:22 AM

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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: 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: 17 Apr 09 - 06:51 PM

Thanks, Doug. I'm really sorry, you've done a great job organizing. But it's not unlike Kiel last year where only a handfulö of Mudcatters were able to turn up in the end. Still, with the help of quite a few local musicians we had a good time, dind't we? I'm sure the locals won't let you down!

I've turned to my malt whisky collection for consolation - one of them a Macallan Cask Strength (56%) bought at Stansted airport in 2003 on the way back from the Hull Eurogathering in frustration over British Rail's failure to deliver Wolfgang and me in time for our flight home. Got me in no end of trouble with my boss! (The missed flight, not the whisky!)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Rockhen
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 06:20 AM

Hey Doug, it will be a quality gathering! Good on you for organising it!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: GUEST,cookieless bloke
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 01:34 PM

Yes Doug, I certainly intend to make a damned nuisance of myself there, God and things like that willing.
Lawrie

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Carol
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 03:31 PM

I'm hoping to make it for the weekend

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Mr Happy
Date: 23 Apr 09 - 05:32 AM

Doug,

Very sorry I have to cry off too.

My 3 partners in the Gloom Band are hankering after going to Upton FF that w/end.

I have to go too as Mrs H is one've 'em!

Thanks for all your hard preparation work, I hope it all goes well for you, hopefully catch up with you over Grimsby way sometime.

Cheers,

Mr H

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Apr 09 - 01:59 AM

Its next weekend

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 24 Apr 09 - 02:11 AM

Hi folks,

With just one week to go, our Eurogathering is looking decidedly wobbly.

When Wilfried and Suzanne said that they weren't coming, that just left Don (Gulliver) + friends and Wolfgang coming from overseas. I sent a P.M. to each of them to see if they thought it was worth continuing. Don talked the situation over with his friends and they decided, quite reasonably, they were not so keen on spending the money to travel if no-one else would be there, as there is a lot going on in Dublin. Wolfgang has already booked his travel and accommodation but is trying to balance the cancellation costs against losing a weekend with his family. He is still considering whether it is worth coming or not.

Having come to a decision in my own mind that the weekend was not viable, several local 'Catters then posted to say that they were looking forward to the weekend. I have advertised it around some of the local clubs and music venues so, while I cannot guarantee attendance, some of these may turn up.

My own thoughts are that, at this late stage, it would be difficult to get the message out to any locals who might just turn up on spec. It would be a shame if they did turn up only to find it cancelled. The worst that could happen is that I find myself sitting alone in an empty pub on Friday and waste some charcoal on Saturday. We might have to relinquish the name "Eurogathering" as you can hardly have a gathering if there is nobody there to gather but what do you think folks? Shall we go ahead and see what happens?

DC

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 24 Apr 09 - 12:39 PM

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Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 04:34 AM

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Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Carol
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 01:37 PM

And again

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 08:00 PM

Hey Doug you wont be on your own in the Tap but you may wish you were.lol
Working at midnight though so will be sober and claock watching.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 03:11 AM

I hope some of you will come up with an opinion to give Doug a lead! I wish I could be there but travelling is simply not on in my current state. Should clear up with time but gives me a taste of things to come, in twenty years or so ...

Hope you'll have an enjoyable gathering after all, like we had in Kiel in 2007 with only a handful of Mudcatters there.

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: bill\sables
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 05:08 AM

Greycap & myself will be there on the Saturday afternoon
Bill

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Rockhen
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 06:44 AM

I will be there for as much as possible but just checking family plans so I know which and where. Looking forward to it. I will bring non bbq food if there for the Sat afternoon so no charcoal needed for me :-)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Carol
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 06:56 AM

We're intending to come over, now I've found it on Google!

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Letty
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 10:46 AM

I haven't been online in ages, but wanted to wish you all fun at the gathering (if it goes ahead). Last year, we had to cancel last-minute when my father suffered a heart attack. I'm pleased to say he has made a slow but full recovery. Still, I can't make it to the gathering this year, as I will have to work 1 and 4 May, and am running somewhat low on funds.
Hope you will have a good time! Keep playin'.

Best, Letty

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: GUEST,cookieless bloke
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 03:21 PM

OK, that seems to confirm some bodies will be there. Now Doug, could you confirm times and venues for sessions? I got a bit mixed up with the different postings.
See you there
Lawrie

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: GUEST,Sean
Date: 27 Apr 09 - 12:08 PM

People still turning up at the Tap & Spile?? Josie (the manager) has asked me to knock up a flyer to whack on the bar - soo...just checking that there will be somebody turning up?

Sean
(On behalf of Josie)

Subject: RE: Eurogathering 2009 (Grimsby, UK)
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Apr 09 - 12:30 PM

I put the event on the UK Whats On thread and picked up what I thought was the current info. So maybe Doug could just check that I have it right.
Les