What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire

Subject: WHAT'S ON IN YORKSHIRE/LANCASHIRE ?
From: Soldier boy
Date: 28 Jun 09 - 09:41 PM

I live near the border between Yorkshire and Lancashire [ in the Colne Valley on the west side of Huddersfield ] therefore I can flit easily between the two counties quite easily.

I love the folk scene and there always seems to be a lot going off on the folk scene in this neck of the woods and thought we should take pride in this and promote it to a wider audience - here!

So what's going on near you ? - certainly no 'Wars of the Roses' as we all seem to get on very well nowadays. Thank goodness.

So now we are all friends and good neighbours let's share our knowledge and get together to enjoy all the festivals/folk clubs/acoustic and singing sessions/workshops/morris dancing events etc etc near you.

Let's fly the flag for this wonderful region of England and take real and justified pride in what we have to offer.

Over to you!

Subject: RE: WHATS ON IN YORKSHIRE/LANCASHIRE
From: jeddy
Date: 28 Jun 09 - 09:53 PM

i couldn't agree more with your' sentiments but why did you shout???

i have no idea what is going on but thought that i would respond anyway.
go and calm down with a nice cuppa. lol

take care

jade x x

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: GUEST,cleckywike
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 01:25 AM

I agree wonderful place & wonderful folk and yes theres is a lot going off so don't forget cleckheaton folk festival starts on Friday hope to see you Soldier boy and any body els that might like to come we do our best you know
                Geoff

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 04:56 AM

War of the Roses still happens at Saddleworth Folk Festival and it`s only 10 mins away from the Colne Valley.So come to the best bit of Yorkshire and have great weekend

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Sailor Ron
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 05:32 AM

This Sat [4th July] in Fleetwood LANCASHIRE, on board the trawler 'Jacinta' in the dock, "Beware the Fylde Coast Sand" themed show, 20 songs, 80 illustrations, great music. £3:00 pay on board, all monies to the Fleetwood R.N.L.I. which is celbrating its 150 years in the port. Starts at 19:00. Ron

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 05:52 AM

Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club, North Yorks Saturday 4th July.

To celebrate (!) American Independence day on 4th July we're having a bit of a party.

3 quality acts that walk the line between British Folk and Americana:

Doghouse Roses: Glasgow-based duo, folk/country/blues with a Celtic twist and one of my favourite bands! (Doghouse Roses MySpace)

The Troubadours: OK, they've crossed the line, intense acoustic country rock sound coupled with some intelligent lyrics.

Cliff Healey: Well known to those in the North Yorks/ Teesside / Cleveland area for his classic renditions of British & American songs.

Barbeque and singaround from 4pm with the acts from 7pm.

LICENSED BAR!

All this for £5!

Kirby Fleetham Village Hall & Green. Northallerton, North Yorks, DL7 0SH

Contact me at [e-mail] for advance tickets.

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 05:57 AM

Blind Summat! have a number of dates over the summer including:

The Black Swan Folk Club, York on July 23rd

Scarborough Seafest, July 24th-26th

Cropton Folk & Roots Festival (near Pickering, North Yorks), August 7-9th

The Barney Big Bash (Barnard Castle, just into County Durham: Headlining the Friday Folk Night, August 28th

The Osmotherly Gathering, North Yorks, 11th-13th September.


You should check outCropton Folk & Roots Fest Aug 7th-9th:

Come and discover a new event taking place at Cropton in North Yorkshire - a few miles from Pickering - surrounded by some of the finest country side in England.
The festival site , set in the grounds of the Cropton Brewery,offers an indoor acoustic stage, an outdoor stage, and a craft fair set in a beautiful orchard . There'll be refreshments, mouth-watering food and of course a range of unique Cropton Real Ales. Camping is available on - site and there are B&B's and Hotels close by. A weekend ticket will cost you only �20 with camping an additional �5.

Guests so far include The Cut Offs, Richard Grainger, Brother Crow,The Arrowsmiths and Joolz Cavell (AKA 3/4 of Blind Summat!), Anna Shannon, Dave Crabtree, String Theory, Dawes & Pitt, Graham Brotton, Wendy Arrowsmith,Bob Fortune,Landermason, Stormcrow, Penni McLaren Walker, Roscoe La Belle, Glyn Cavell, Emma Forman, Shirley Higton, Ethan Thomas, The Grrovediggers (tbc) more to follow..............

A great weekend, and the right place to be.

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 07:09 AM

There is a weekly folky night at the Thompson Arms in Flaxton
Good way to spend a Wednesday evening if you are that way out.
Thursday is a good night to go to Loftus and join in at the Station Hotel.
The also run a hiring fair on some Sundays but you would have to check that on MY Space.
Is that the sort of thing you meant?

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Soldier boy
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 07:49 PM

Whey hey you guys.There's LOTS going on in the folk scenes of Yorkshire and Lancashire!What strikes me is the range of events in interesting and beautiful locations and the sheer good value of them.

I'll be heading for The Cleckheaton Folk Festival this coming weekend so hope to see you there Clecywike.
Then Saddleworth Folk Festival 17-19 July, so hope to bump into you Captain Farrell and watch 'The War of the Roses'(Yorks turn to win!!)

And of course there is:
Saddleworth Rushcart 21-23 August
Whitby Folk Week 22-28 August ( a 'must do')
And many events posted above - The Cropton Folk & Roots Festival sounds particularly interesting,Banjiman,so many thanks for that.
And does anyone know when The Otley Folk Festival is this year?

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Barry Finn
Date: 29 Jun 09 - 08:09 PM

Hi Banjiman
Is the Black Swan Folk Club close by to Scarborough? Ken Schatz & I will be arriving for the Seafest on the 22nd & would be tickled to taken in an evening at a folk club. I'd love to catch Wendy Arrowsmith after hearing her name being tossed about with such pleasure.

Thanks

Barry

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Banjiman
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 02:57 AM

Hi Barry,

The Black Swan is in York,which is about 30 miles/ less than an hour from Scarborough. Your mates 2 BS & an S are threatening to be there as well!

It would be really cool to catch up with if you can make it. This is a band gig (Blind Summat!, so you will get more than just Wendy (which may or may not be a good thing!!!). Are you sorted with somewhere to stay on the Thursday Barry?

Soldier Boy, Otley is 17th-20th September. We'll be there!

You should get yourself over to Cropton, it's going to be great fun!

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Soldier boy
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 09:06 PM

Thanks Banjiman and the Cropton Festival sounds too good to miss.

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Barry Finn
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 02:08 AM

Thanks for trhat info Banjiman.
Cropton. I searched mudcat & googled it & came up with "zip". What is is it, where is it & when is it?

2 Black Sheep & A Stallion have us cared (thanks for the prompting of an offer) for up until the Seafest & then the Seafest has us till it's over. So if they're threatening to go we'll hopefully be in their pockets.
It would be great for us to meet up with you & any Mudcatters while we're in the area or any where for that matter.

Thanks for the heads up.

Barry

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Barry Finn
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 02:21 AM

Thanks Banjiman, I just found the thread you started on Cropton, don't know why it didn't come up my 1st time around. The date doesn't fit, we'll be back home waiting to read reports on the festival a few days before it gets started. Thanks again though for having our musical health in mind.

Barry

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Soldier boy
Date: 07 Jul 09 - 06:26 PM

I would like to think that even little regular acoustic and singing sessions can be posted here.
So here's one :

Shoulder of Mutton Pub, Neal Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield.
Acoustic music night every Wednesday. 9.00pm start.
Good real ale on offer and good session room seperated from the bar area.
Musicians,singers,newcomers and everyone very welcome.

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: GUEST,There's this....
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 12:16 PM

Moonbeams Folk Festival at the Wold Top Brewery.. 2009!


This year Moonbeams will be holding a Folk Festival at the award winning Wold Top Brewery set on top of the Yorkshire Wolds. On Saturday 11th July there will be music entertainment from noon till midnight.. Two stages, Session tent, Theatre Group on site, Wold Top Bar, Locally produced food stall, Face painting, Dancers, Craft stalls and Level Camping with excellent views over the wolds.

Confirmed Artists..

Edwina Hayes
The Duncan McFarlane Band
Kat Gilmore and Jamie Roberts
Paul Liddell
Nick Hall
The Dan Webster Band
Andy Stones
The Gerry McNeice Band
Cara
Mark Wynn
Dave and Zoe Bottomley

Bar and entertainment on the Friday night for weekend ticket holders.

Tickets!

Non Camping - £20 Camping (Fri/Sat) - £25 Under 12's free, must be accompanied by an adult!

Tickets go on sale Friday 8th May..

From - www.myspace.com/moonbeamsacoustic

For ticket information and enquires: 07949 974573    [e-mail]

The Wold Top Brewery
Hunmanby
Wold Newton
Nr Driffield

The Wold Top Brewery is located halfway between Hunmanby and Wold Newton on the road between Burton Flemming to Fordon.... YO25 3HS!

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: GUEST,And this....
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 12:31 PM

http://www.hardrawgathering.com/

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: alex s
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 12:56 PM

www.burnleyfolkclub.co.uk

on t'neet and every Wednesday

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 02:54 PM

Why not try the venue I book artists for - Raggalds Acoustic.

Great music & relaxed atmosphere, great restaurant - close to Halifax & Bradford & not too far from anywhere else - and the music is free!

Raggalds Acoustic

Every Friday night apart from last 2 weeks of August - I need a rest!

Cheers

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 Jul 09 - 09:27 PM

A few more dates for the diary :

10 July :Croppers Folk Club - Colin Henderson
10 - 11 July : Birdsedge Village Festival
11 July : Acorn Theatre Workshop - Black Umfalosi 5
15 July : Otley Folk Club - Chumbawamba
16 july : Topic Folk Club - Anna Shannon / Jon Brindley

Sorry these are all in Yorkshire ( courtesy of "Tykes' news" )

Owt more going on in Lancashire? - seems awfully quiet over there!

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: DebC
Date: 09 Jul 09 - 10:00 PM

Stockport has the wonderful Midway Folk Club on Monday nights.

And there's Bacca Pipes Folk Club in Keighley, W Yorks.

Debra Cowan

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Soldier boy
Date: 13 Jul 09 - 08:26 PM

Don't forget good people that it's Saddleworth Folk Festival this weekend, 17 - 19 july '09.

Based in Uppermill,Saddleworth,Lancashire, this is one special festival. Very strong in the concert line-up and very strong in the presence of 'the fringe' with lots of very well attended singarounds and musician sessions in the local pubs and clubs all weekend.

I've been going to this festival for more years than I care to remember and I can't wait! Hope to see you there.

Subject: RE: What's On in Yorkshire/Lancashire
From: Soldier boy
Date: 15 Jul 09 - 05:55 PM

Owt else going on ?