Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?

Subject: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Phot
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 09:36 AM

Its nearly that time of year again, so hands up who might be there!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 09:51 AM

I shall be there for the first three days or so.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 10:17 AM

I will be there, in The Bedford as usual along with he Swan The Newt and other hostelries and attending the odd concert.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 10:35 AM

And me

Working in the Box office and misbehaving around the town when I'm not.

Mostly in the Anchor

Dave

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 10:41 AM

Once again, no dosh. I'd give my eye teeth to be there, but they've already been replaced with very expensive dentures.

You all have a great time, and drink ONE pint each for me.

Maybe next year.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 10:41 AM

Oh, and not going to the Ceilidh that doesn't happen.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Surreysinger
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 11:20 AM

I'll be there, watching Trayton propping up the bar at the Volunteer with the help of his right elbow!!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 12:27 PM

I though I might pop by...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 12:37 PM

Briefly at start and finish as we're going to Lorient this year by invitation of some French friends. I shall miss y'all!
Don, does that mean you no longer have your big gap in the teeth?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 12:59 PM

Our band will be there staying in a flat near the Bedford so nice and central - the whole band this year which will be great for us. Here's a link to mugshots on our website so if you recognize us come and say hello!

Lets hope for some sunshine, we really enjoyed playing on the prom in the sunshine a couple of times last year.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,flyingcat(moira)
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 01:32 PM

I'l be there with trayton at the volunteer and singing elsewhere with sarah and carolyn. Doing the "axford Five" concert with the askew sisters. Really looking forward to that! Moira

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 01:53 PM

I should be there, playing Old Time tunes in the right hand bar of the Bedford.
Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Cats
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 02:02 PM

I will be there from Monday onwards.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 02:19 PM

""Don, does that mean you no longer have your big gap in the teeth?""

You're right TB, no gap in teeth any more. Just a very big gap in wallet.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 02:24 PM

Tim Edwards and I will be running morning singarounds (other forms of performance welcome) for early birds in the Faulkner Bar of the Royal York, 10.30-12.30, Sunday to Friday. Entry free, contributions to the festival collecting tin optional.

The 12.30 finish means I'll be able to drop by the Anchor afterwards. Or even sprint up to the Volunteer, though probably won't be able to get through the door!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 02:33 PM

Yep, we'll be there, front and centre, faces washed, shoes shined. (I may have fibbed about the washed faces)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: vectis
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 03:21 PM

I'll be there for the week. Staying at the Rc this year for the first time. Looking forward to better weather than last year...

Ah! Yes and I too won't be at the celidh when it doesn't happen.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,John J....notaguest!
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 03:23 PM

It's most unlikely I'll be there this year.

Oh gloom.

And despondency.

I'm going to really miss the Anchor.

And everyone in the Anchor.

John

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 04:43 PM

All will be welcomed at the Newt by Gerry and me !!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Morticia
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 05:06 PM

Oh no, John, that is poor! We will miss you.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 05:13 PM

I hope to do Sidmouth next year on a stewarding basis. The basis being if they nedd any? Heard alot about it and it sound great.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: *Laura*
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 07:17 PM

I'll be behind the CD stall as usual! For all your non-live musical needs.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 07:51 PM

Yep, Middle Bar, Bedford, Swan, and three gigs at the weekend with the Shantymen, and of course the Tueday Life boat session ( actually starting there , then colecting round town)Catter Cllr can give you more details onn that one.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 08:01 PM

I'll be there - particularly involved in running Herbaceous Border, for anyone who cares to dance some border morris or to join in with the Hosepipe Banned. On the Esplanade outside the RY&F 11.00am (for anyone) & 6.00pm (for those with some experience) starting Sunday evening.

When not there (and not lugging suitcases full of sticks and morris jackets around) I might be found in the Anchor, or Woodlands or even dancing with Exmoor Border or just enjoying the Sidmouth BUZZ.

Sue
PS John J, we shall indeed miss both you and your good wife from the Herbaceous ranks.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Kevin Sheils
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 03:08 AM

I'm back MCing and popping into various but definitely the Volunteer.

And Tim and Kity's when awake that early!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Essex Girl
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 04:44 AM

I'll be there stewarding on the Ham again and frequenting the Swan, Newt,Bedford & Middle Bar. (And no doubt other hostelries in between)I'm glad to hear that Gerry will be back in the Newt this year.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: mattkeen
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 07:55 AM

Jane and I will be there

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Nick
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 10:24 AM

Hopefully get there at the end of the week and have a sing and play

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 02:27 PM

We shall be there all week (have given up Cambridge for the first time in 11 years)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 08:16 PM

Working on Ham Car Park this year.
Will still have my osteopathic clinic, for those that need me, on the camp site.
Otherwise hope to see many of you around town.
Colyn.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 18 Jul 09 - 11:41 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: naughtyforty
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 06:36 AM

I will be there all week.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 11:38 AM

Stew and I will be there- mostly in the Anchor.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: fiddler
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 02:48 AM

Thought I'd call in to tha Ham every now and then and visit the Anchor once or twice!

Andy

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 06:08 AM

Will any of you come and visit me in the Blackmore Gardens? I'll get a signing in sheet ready and all mudders get Half Price Lemonade... Code word Mudcat!

Sal

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 06:14 AM

So if we sign the list - would that be a lemon entry my dear - or a What's on?

I'll get my red coat............

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Nick
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 06:49 AM

Alimentary?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: MikeofNorthumbria
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 07:55 AM

If not prevented by the dreaded lurgi, Mexican flu, housemaid's knee or similar disasters I'll be leaping about with Hexham Morrismen - wherever and whenever it says so on the programme. In between times, I hope to sample as many as possible of the delights on offer (including, of course, Mrs Lemon's ambrosial brew) but will probably end up at the LNE on most evenings.

Wassail!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Phot
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 08:27 AM

After Shanty Night in the Anchor I'll be first in the que Sal!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 09:10 AM

I'll be down Sal - try and stop me!
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 09:15 AM

Me too Sal

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: greg stephens
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 09:20 AM

I'll be there. With the Boat Band on the odd gig, otherwise pottering.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: vectis
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 05:24 PM

I heard thet they had tightened up on the parking around town. Is it still possible to park on the front for free, if you can find a space?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Vic Smith
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 05:45 PM

See you at events number:-
108
220
305
344
406
437
449
and probably other places as well when we are not working.

The full details of all these events can be seen at the on-line Sidmouth Working Programme at either -

http://www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk/Resources/2009proglista.pdf

or

http://www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk/Resources/2009Workingprog.pdf

Then we have got to rush home to get ready for Broadstairs which starts before Sidmouth finishes. We are honoured to be sharing a concert with Dave Goulder at Broadstairs.

Vic & Tina

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Mudcat Jack
Date: 25 Jul 09 - 12:56 PM

Ullo all!

I is commin dis year, an I is bringin der lovly Joline wiv me! We ain't ad an oliday fur ages. We is lookin foward to seein you all an drink, er, nickin, shareing yor beer!

WOOF! Jack 'n' Joline

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Rumncoke
Date: 25 Jul 09 - 05:34 PM

I have received a cheque - as long as it doesn't bounce I will have money to spend/put in collecting tins.

I have money promised, but not until the end of the month.

The knees are bad, though. I have been climbing up and down the ladder to the loft, bringing things down to sell, carrying them up a flight of stairs - and then returning what was not sold.

But - the van is booked, the final countdown is in progress. Lift off is Friday afternoon sometime.

Anne Croucher

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,NicP aroving
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 09:56 AM

Arriving Tomorrow or Thursday. Itinerary predictable.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 10:07 AM

Nessie and I will be coming Friday noon-ish, and departing early evening Sunday. Appearances at events 110, 210, 238 & 324 (the last one will be with Vicki & Jonny of Radio 2 fame).

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: bfdk
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 11:17 AM

I'll be there from Thursday night and all through to Saturday morning 8th of August, making merry with Herbaceous or dancing in the Anchor Garden or... dancing...

See you all there!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 12:03 PM

some of us are already here! The nu-look Ham / Hub looks great .... the Blackmore has more marquees then ever, but still with lots of space to laze on the grass.... ticket sales doing very well, so don't leave it too late!
Derek

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,Jim Moray
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 12:25 PM

My family always used to go down to arrive on the Wednesday - I'd be there tomorrow if I didn't have to go to Sidmouth first.

Can't wait to see the new Ham. See you on Sunday night.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,Jim Moray
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 12:26 PM

aaagh - stupid brain. That should have read - "I'd be there tomorrow if I didn't have to go to Cambridge first"

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 02:56 PM

I'll be there on Thursday... really looking forward to seeing / hearing you all!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 06:34 PM

Looking forward, as always, to meeting old friends and making new ones.
See you there!
Colyn.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 04:03 AM

So give us the low-down on the local climate, Derek. Is it wellie-time, or will we have a chance to laze on the Blackmore grass?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 04:31 AM

It's chucking it down here in Looe, so I assume it's the same in Sidmouth. I'll be arriving in Sidmouth on Thursday afternoon, when it's supposed to be fine. Saturday's not looking too good, so I'm glad I'm not on the camp site :-).
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 10:34 AM

In nearby Exmouth its been raining all day. Forecast says brighter, but it keeps on saying that and getting it wrong.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Phot
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 01:20 PM

Here is the weather forcast for Sidders!

If we bring Fionas convertable, it will rain.

If we bring my tin top with duff A/C there will be sun.

Vote now for which car we should bring!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 01:48 PM

Even the ducks have their wellies on in Sidmouth today. It's been pouring all day long, and it still is.   The puddles are very good for jumping in though. :0)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,watcher
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:51 PM

It eventually stopped raining at about 7.15 this evening.
The campsite entrance and top end of the field are already very muddy.
Wellies are definitely recommended unless there is lots of sun tomorrow to dry it out.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,flyingcat(moira)
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 04:42 PM

We should be arriving sometime on saturday and are looking forward to being there, having missed last year. See you all soon! M

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Surreysinger
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 05:34 PM

The weather forecast for the next week promises a fair bit more rain, but with sunny spells interspersed ....

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Cats
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 05:44 PM

I might not now get there. I was discharged from Derriford Hospital tonight and because they are not sure of the cause I have to go back on Monday to be totally wired up and put on a treadmill. Depending on what they find depends on if I can put in an appearance. Hope to get down for a few hours at the very least.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Old Vermin
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 06:56 PM

Hoping that the camp-site allows vehicular access on, probably, Friday. It was, strictly speaking, shut on our arrival last year. Don't ask. And that it will be drier than forecast.

Should be doing some ceilidhs although the Anchor car-park is not viewed with favour, and it seems to have got steeper - have to catch Climax among others, and trying to find the best crab sandwiches. Wonder about Mr Potts' new dance.

Should get to the Volunteer and see Surreysinger and probably David Steptoe there. And the Bedford, and the Swan which have been known to have a table full of people who usually to be found in another pub in, er, Surrey.

Possibly a bit of Faulkner, maybe even Middle Bar.

Maybe a workshop or two - instrumental stuff and maybe story-telling. Why do they start so early?

Not listed to dance - too new a side - but anyway the squire suggests we bring our kit. Should have [counts] seven-and-a-half dancers/musicians.

[May need to cut a hazel stick for whichever Border ad-hoc side specify it rather than purloin one from the deputy bagman.]

Need to leave early the Saturday after to do duty on water elsewhere, with Hekety on LNE on the Friday. Hum.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: SunrayFC
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 01:50 AM

I will be at Sidders on the Sunday. Usually arrive at 730am and wake the Sailing club up for our first coffee.

Lovely seeing the seafront come alive gradually.

Hope to catch up with a few dancing teams (for Sunray work) and then loads of friends as the day moves on.

Might also try to squeeze into the Acoustic Cafe, if it is operating as usual. It's a lovely spot and a chance to see some really good talent (excluding me that is!!!)

As to weather....who knows...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 04:13 AM

I'm here. Had a pleasent night in the Radway, then in Swan, then in the Anchor. now off to a bench moving workshop!
Cllr.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 04:23 AM

Sunray - hope you manage to drop into the Faulkner Bar between 10.30 and 12.30!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 04:31 AM

I am about to finish breakfast , then load the car ! Be there this afternoon .

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 04:53 AM

Have a great week, all of you.

You have no idea how much I miss Sidmouth. It's always been the high spot of my year, whatever the weather.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: SunrayFC
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 05:05 AM

Kitty- assuming that is an invite, I will try to be there!

Trust I will get the usual seafront wave from the Royal Box!!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Rumncoke
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 05:11 AM

AAAARRRRGGGGHHH

Wash clothes find kit find camping stuff

iron shirts for DH for next week, get in food post off parcels

Sew up the poor hat ravished for its flowers at Wimborne

find shoes, raincape - reading glasses tankard -

Will get there somehow

Anne Crocuher

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 10:57 AM

Old Vermin - I hope you'll come and dance with Herbaceous Border if your 7 and a half members can't quite manage a set up yourselves!

And anyone else too!
You'll find us in the "Not-the-Sunday-Morning-Procession" meeting up on the Esplanade past the Bedford in good time to set off at 10.30.
In the Blackmore Gardens for a 10th anniv party 4-5.30 on Sun and dancing on the Esplanade outside the RY&F that evening & the rest of the week from 6-7. In kit please! Musicians welcome too.

And for anyone who's never done any morris (plus some who have, please!)
M-F 11-12 outside the RY&F

I should have left by now, so no point in replying to this! See you all there.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: vectis
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 11:41 AM

Van packed and ready to go. Will set off when the roads quieten down. Maybe I'll even get there in time for a quick drink before the pubs shut.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 12:52 PM

Old Vermin
Wonder about Mr Potts' new dance.

bin the discussion of E-Ceilidh. Needs teaks we reckon, but I bet he will try it one of the days. When there are plenty of experts to demonstrate the minor problems.

it is a good dance or will be soon. I have a work-a-round the pressure point but I don't think it is good fodder for everyone.

I bet he won't try it in the (not never no-how "ceilidh in the ford" which will not happen again this year).

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 01:00 PM

Arrived, settled in, all is well with the world. The campsite entrance looks muddy but passable, and the buses are already running, with a fair amount of people on them. Good to see.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Rumncoke
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 04:29 PM

And after all my planning my daughter in law has just gone into labour - prematurely but only about a week, and the baby was considered full term at her last scan.

Now instead of packing/sewing hats etc I have to go and look after their dog.

Hells bells and little fishes!!!

Anne Croucher

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Surreysinger
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 05:23 PM

Old Vermin - you are puzzling me!! I feel I should know (probably do know) you ... I know for a start which side you obviously dance with now .. clues like "new side" and "the one and half members" (that can only be one particular person!!) ... so which one of the side are you (obviously not young David) .... signed, Mystified of Guildford

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 04:14 PM

So today wasn't so bad after the mist and rain. I opened the trailer at 2.00. Barden came to sign in, and Tug the Cox, Lead Fingers, Schantieman and some others. Really nice to see you all. Lemonade is £1 to Mudcatters, so roll up, roll up.

Hope tomorrow's weather is warmer and brighter.

Sal

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: John J
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 07:26 PM

Have a good 'un Sal, really sorry I can't be there!

John

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 08:43 AM

What a nice little town!

Foul drive down - nearly 2 hours to do 4 miles by Stonehenge, so arrived after 7 pm, to my annoyance.

Fun in the Bedford until LATE Fri/Sat - the weak Otter Bitter was excellent. Some fine players but really too much background noise to sing much. Lost a capo and someone put a dent in my guitar. And so to bed ratarsed at 4 am.

A day on the beer but not too much on Sat. Good Otter Bitter in the Newt. Good rapper side called something funny like Scrunge (not quite - ah! Smudge) came in. Pasty from sho up side alley.

Not so keen on the beer in the Swan, but a fairly nice session until it descended into alcohol-fuelled Americana and AR. Then the Ship (enjoyed that), a quick admire of Stacey's expert diddling downstairs in the Anchor, and a look into the upstairs middle bar.

Eat lamb and mint pattie from pasty shop by church. Very nice.

Inspect Bedford from outside - no way that I fit in there! Wander and look into various doors - the sessions seem to be mostly diddly or humpty. Stroll up road and look into Swan (totally rammed!) and Radway (sounded diddly) and so on to the Volunteer - that was more relaxed, but I had had enough to drink by then if I was going to drive Sunday.

Nice drive back on Sunday - not much traffic until after Honiton, Nice play A303/M3 with an Audi that was about 7 years younger than my Volvo, and fair until Heathrow where there was a nasty blockage.

Nice to see JB, KtC, Dilligaf, the Shirt Murderer, Noreen and Stewart, Thrift music owner, Breton Cap, Gastove and any other friends I may have forgotten.


Must try to get there for longer next year. More planning to get to the right places at the right times.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Nick
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 09:43 AM

If I'd known you were about, Richard, I'd have come and said hello and thanked you in person for your assistance in the past. I was only there from about 5 until 9:15 on Saturday evening as I had to drive back to Yorkshire (which was not fun) but went to The Newt, The Anchor, The Bedford amongst others.

Will spend a day there on Friday as I have to pick my son up from Bath on Saturday morning and see how the survivors are doing.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Emma B
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 09:52 AM

Flying visit from me also, with friends and selling CDs in the back of the Bulverton on Saturday night; managed to sing a song in the Middle Bar on Sunday lunch time before packing up and getting home in time for jury service today.

Brought good memories and mud home :)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 04:43 PM

Come on, we can have more names on my signing in sheet!

Flippin wet today and tomorrow isn't going to be much better by the looks of the weather forecast, but from Wednesday onwards it's supposed to be hot hot hot!!!

Sal

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:52 PM

Damn! is it worth another 450 mile round trip, on the pretext of testing the repairs to the twin-cam???

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: greg stephens
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:57 PM

Well the lemonade lady said   "from Wednesday onwards it's supposed to be hot hot hot!!!"
Possibly something to do with the fact that the Boat Band will be arriving on Wednesday? (Hopefully)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 03:51 AM

Richard - weather looking good from tomorrow on -come down and test the twin cam - we left said Bedford at 2am this morning and of course the procession is on Friday.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 09:49 AM

Plus of course you must miss the Ceilidh in the Ford that doesn't happen at 14:30hrs in Friday.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Aug 09 - 09:33 AM

Whoopee! John found my capo!

I will be at another place by or soon after 14.30 on Friday.

Work is keeping me at it here and in fact I feel rather unwell today.

What's the info about the murder behind the library?

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Nick
Date: 05 Aug 09 - 11:03 AM

Richard, if you are about on Friday I'll come and say hello. Do you have any identifying marks.

You may, of course, choose to hide...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Aug 09 - 12:52 PM

The other place on Friday, I will be in the distant field (ie the first you get to when you drive into Broadstairs) with Bishop Gundulf's. Evening I am likely to be in Yacht Club, or the new pub which is an open session in the middle of town.

Saturday, playing drum with Bishop Gundulf's. Or as aforesaid.

It depends on what you think of as distinguishing: 60, short fat, bearded, long grey hair, (a bit typical really). Little black hat that is not quite a trilby and not quite a pork-pie. A bit like the ones that Pete Docherty or Jay Kay wear. Guitar likely to be Hagstrom (rare) or Mugen (rare). Mandolin, Kentucky flatiron (fairly unusual). Might be wearing a Mudcat badge that says "Richard Bridge", if, unlike most old folkies, you can see at a distance (without specs).

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 03:21 AM

Not a murder as far as a local has informed me, but some poor girl raped and severely battered. Not the sort of thing that you expect in Sidmouth and, hopefully, nothing to do with the Folk Festival. Have a great time in Broadstairs Richard, and I may well come down for a day. We shall see.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 07:08 AM

The official statement from the police says that a local girl was assaulted by a local man. The incident was nothing to do with the festival but we are, of course, very concerned for the victim and are keeping in contact with the police regarding any developments.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 07:27 AM

Very right, Ruth.

Nick, I might have my example of the legendary FG360 with me in stead...

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Houston_Diamond
Date: 08 Aug 09 - 07:39 PM

I just want to apologise to the Middle Bar for not coming in (listening or singing), plus I want to apologise for singing a lot when really drunk whilst on the campsite.

Had a fab time, just wish I didn't have to work so hard but would do it all again!

Hope to meet you all soon :)

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: John Golightly
Date: 09 Aug 09 - 04:37 AM

Opinions re campsite please....

If any vehicle movement at all was possible, we allowed it - but ONLY on the basis that once in, you stay. If you then take your car off, you don't get back in & go to the car park instead.

Quite a few have commented that this made the site safer for kids & greener (in both senses of the word) & maybe we should use this policy even in good weather....


Any thoughts?


John Golightly

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 10 Aug 09 - 11:21 AM

It would be a very good idea if car movements were limited either to your once-on-you-stay policy or a twice per week policy to allow for Waitrose shopping. However, as with all car restriction ideas, the first step is to provide viable and safe alternatives.

Walking along the Bulverton Road is nowadays less safe than in the past because there are so few warning signs for drivers. Also a better bus service would help. There were some complaints about the service being 40 minutes rather than 20. I didn't use it myself.

Ambulances have been called in the last two years to accidents along this road during folk week - I heard various stories about the one this year - pedestrian vs cyclist or two cyclists vs car - there were several versions! Anyone know exactly what happened?

There were major problems in the town centre finding somewhere to chain bicycles - maybe the festival could encourage bicycle use - the Town Council should be doing this anyway now the full cycle track to Sidford has been completed.

This would make B&B at Sidford a very viable proposition - use your car to come to Sidmouth with bicycles on the back, park up for the week and cycle in every day in complete safety. I have people in my garden staying in motorhomes who do just this - they think the easy ride in is much preferable to the official campsite. And they get electric hookup thrown in for free!

I would like to see the festival provide additional temporary bicycle chaining points - additional to the many extra permanent ones that the Town Council should be providing.

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Houston_Diamond
Date: 10 Aug 09 - 06:53 PM

I was thinking the other day about how awful the traffic has become in Sidmouth the past few years and was wondering if a Park and Ride scheme would work?!? Perhaps a field near the Bowd or Waitrose?


Get some kind of rickshaws or something similar for local transportation?!?

Bicycle hire scheme?

Pedestrianise the the B3176 from the campsite to the roundabout near the Knowle?

lot's of ideas but none which I would think to be supported by locals??!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 06:35 PM

I've e-mailed the festival website contact,to try and find out how much we collected for the festival at the morning Faulkner singarounds. Thanks to everyone who came, and to everyone who sang, and put money in the tin!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: GUEST,CarleyAnne
Date: 12 Aug 09 - 06:09 AM

Bit of a long shot here, does anyone know which song Eliza Carthy sang that was by the Copper family at the Patron's Concert in the Methodist Church? It was beautiful and I can't remember it!!

Cheers

Carley

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: bfdk
Date: 12 Aug 09 - 06:13 AM

Kitty, I got a few snaps of you and Derek doing your spot in the Anchor Garden. PM me your e-mail addy if you want copies :-)

Bente

Oh.. and 100.. wake up, Terry!

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 12 Aug 09 - 08:53 AM

Are there any links to online photo albums of sidmouth this year?

sal

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Steve in Sidmouth
Date: 14 Aug 09 - 07:18 PM

There will be a lot of photos on my website in a week or so (mainly of the mud I have to admit) - the official website has some links to sites but there is not much on them last time I looked.

Try this in a week or so

www.seered.co.uk/folk124.htm

Subject: RE: Sidmouth 2009 Whos going?
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 14 Aug 09 - 07:28 PM

Noreen has posted some on the Middle bar Yahoo group.