Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 09:36 AM

Just got back today after another fab Saddleworth festival. Many thanks to the committee and all. Great music from older hands and again as always at Saddleworth, some fabulous young talent like Twelfth Day; great combination and sound from Catriona's fiddle and Esther Swift playing a wonderful harp - instrument normally seen in a sympnony orcestra.

Sat night with Dougie Maclean was brilliant! Hometowners & Tony Downes were fab as ever - glad to see Pete 'sheep crook' MacMillan recovering well after op; Hissyfit, harmoniously brillient as ever and loads more. Still the rain but not as many puddles on the puddleworth campsite this year - my tent endured.

Wars of Roses? well as Orson says, some great broadsides but Ackrington allstars just tipped the balance methinks (or was it that wad of notes in Stan's hands?)

So let's hope and look fwd to a 14th (my 13th) be terrible if this geat annual get-together didn't continue - mebbe a few more fund-raising evets b4 then ?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 09:31 AM

Well another one over everyone did seem to enjoy their selves the workshops and the best poetry I have heard in a very long time where very well attended .On a sad note the Judge of the War of the Roses was fined £25 by the Parish Council for leaving his deaf aid in the green room .All the best till next year.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 08:56 AM

Great Festival as ever. Thouroughly enjoyed it and great to meet up with many folk buddies. Also very pleasantly suprised and delighted at how dry the campsite was. Big bonus!

Roll on next years festival when the Tykes will snatch it back!

Chris

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work)
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 06:46 AM

I've heard of 'trench foot' at Festivals but never 'trench song'

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Orson Trap
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 06:03 AM

MC Fat did an excellent job at keeping both sides in check this year.

However, the 'worldly wise' and 'trench battle experience' of Sid, Scowie and Stan with The Hometowners adding their a 'subtle' calming influence here and there, thoroughly overwhelmed the Yorky's.....I'm glad to say.
Loved it when Scowie had a dig at Ray for drinking water out of a beer glass and Sid commented that he thought it was Yorkshire beer.
Great stuff.
It was broadsides like that, that brought the cup back home to Lancs.
Not even Hissyfit's class, nor David Swans songs were enough for the Yorky's this time.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,SID
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 05:18 AM

Congratulations to everyone who helped to make the event one of the most entertaining and best organised ever but particularly to the audience who's fantastic harmony chorus singing was the highlight of my day.Commiserations to all my friends in Yorkshire and well done our side! The challenge shield is now back home, safe, under my pillow!!!!

UP THE REDS

SID

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work)
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 04:39 AM

Just come back (Sunday Afternoon)from an excellent weekend.Singarounds were as usual real quality. some of the new events (unsheduled), like the persiphone wet garland dress workshop were phoarr amazing there were some 'outstanding' entrants. Thanks to the partipants of 'The War of the Roses' the Lanky's won this year despite a sterling performance from the Tykes. many attempts were made to bribe the MC but they failed although request to Linda (from Hissyfit) more shortbread please. Barry & Ingrid Tyneside slot was really good too. Hope the Festival continues next year.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work)
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 05:00 AM

Coming over with Padge this afternoon. I have been tasked with keeping the War of the Roses in order (might be easier herding cats)

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: scowie
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 04:48 AM

Have no fear Gentle Maid we shall walk in the sunshine together, for your sweet voice shall dispel any rain, and disable any storm clouds.
The future remains set fair.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 02:06 AM

forecast has changed to rain.
But we ordered sun!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 09:02 PM

With a big white rose on it!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 09:00 PM

Anybody know if the campsite is already a lake ?

And has anybody also heard the rumour that Noah has turned up and is starting to build some kind of sailing vessel?

Chris

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 04:41 PM

Ah- sweet! And a curtsey too?

A bow would have done, sir :)

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: scowie
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 02:06 PM

Ray, there will be a pint waiting in't Waggon, on friday afternoon, win, lose or draw!
Noreen, nothing but old fashioned curtesy awaits you, your first pint will be surrounded by a daisy chain! as for the second......who can know!
Cheers to you all, OLD pals!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:36 AM

Never mind - I've googled again and got the info. Looks great, but Uppermill's a lot closer...

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:22 AM

at the Green Dragon in Hardraw near t' Hawes

Oh heck - am I going to have to say it like that before they let me in? (Nay lad, tha's mistaken, this isn't Hahdraugh Near The Haughs...)

That came up when I googled, actually, but it came up with a date in March. Is it going off next weekend as well?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: muppett
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:19 AM

Could it be the Hardraw gathering at the Green Dragon in Hardraw near t' Hawes????????

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:14 AM

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:13 AM

Anyone going to the thing next weekend? It's a mumble organised by mumble, and it's at a pub called mumble in the Yorkshire Dales. (It was late and I was tired.)

Seriously, the definite information I've managed to retain is:

something with folk music involved
free to get in
weekend of 24th-25th July
pub
Yorkshire Dales

Can anyone fill in the blanks (or the mumbles)?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: muppett
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 10:36 AM

My liver has fully recovered from Dent now, so ready for a sesh or 3 in the Wagon, friday & Saturday, So look forward to seeing who ever turns up. Got a work commitment on Sunday though, so have t' leave before Sunday opening.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 08:54 AM

Joe, I know Scowie of old (there's that 'o' word again- strange!)

Thanks for the advice, Linda m'dear :)

And Vin- my feet are fine, I fear it was the Black Sheep that tripped me off the kerb that time...

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Vin2
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 08:11 AM

Oh and Pip, if you spot me (in my mudcat t'shirt) i'd be happy to start off a singaround with you !

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Vin2
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 08:02 AM

Am sure you'll be well cared for Noreen. Mind your footing !

Hope you get my pm repy Sodier Boy.

Sithee soon folks

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 07:54 AM

Glad you are coming Noreen -War of the Roses on Saturday afternoon. I am sure Scowie would be an honourable escort but bring bromide just in case! I love the singarounds at Saddleworth but I agree they can be a bit lively!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 07:02 AM

Noreen re Scowie 'Do not trust him Gentle maiden'

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 07:00 AM

Noreen re Scowie Do not trust him gentle maiden

Joe

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 05:37 AM

I know what you mean Pip about going to a new festival on your own, where everyone seems to know everyone else.
Do say hello if you see me (I am in members photos here- see drop-down menu at top) then we'll both know one more person there!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 04:27 AM

Take no notice of pip radish noreen there's loads of singing all over the place.

All I can say is what I saw last year: one humungous singaround at the Con Club (which was good but too big), after which I wandered around Uppermill looking for somewhere to sing & not finding much. Later in the day I found my way to the Waggon and sat in on a small singaround there, but it was a jumping-in session and it was all guitars and everyone else seemed to know each other... mutter mumble whinge whine...

But if you hook up with someone who (a) knows their way around and (b) knows you (quite important), I should think you'll have a great time.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: r.padgett
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 04:11 AM

Con club still going strong last year!

Wagon late nights and day time sings too, o and food!

Scowie once bought me a pint in the Wagon

Weather booked for good to fair!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 03:10 AM

Oh and thank you, Pip, Joe and Chris, for your helpful input.
(Scowie just about swept me off my feet there!)

I remember great times in the Con club in former times with the previous licencees- we went back to sing at their retirement party.
And singing with Shellbacks in the packed, right hand room of a pub- would that be the Wagon?
I'm sure it will all come back to me!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 02:56 AM

Oh, Scowie, you old charmer!

(I know, less of the *old*!)

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: scowie
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 01:28 AM

Noreen, As a debutante (a single one that is!)and myself being a True-Born Lancastrian of the old blood, I would consider it a great honour, and indeed a considerable privaledge to be allowed to escort you through the minefield that Saddleworth Festival can be for the uninitiated.
Fear not gentle maiden, your honour is secure and your future is set on favourable.
I shall contact you myself by other means, with arrangements that will mean you shall be looked after every step of the way, and your comfort and security shall be my only concern, and a pleasurable outcome assured.
My you sleep soundly in this knowledge,
Your devoted friend, Scowie.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Soldier boy
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 08:26 PM

I second what Joe has said Noreen. Just head for 'The Waggon' pub on the main road through Uppermill where you will happily find yersen snuggling into great singarounds all afternoon and all night in great company.

It is part of the very big 'Fringe' element of this brilliant festival and therefore ticketless and completely free.

You will be free to just listen or join in with the choruses or have a go at a song or two if you wish to. It is all very informal, so no pressure.
Just do and go where you want as the fancy takes you and as you will know from your previous visits to this festival you will find that you are very welcome and in good company wherever you go.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Chris

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 07:55 PM

Take no notice of pip radish noreen there's loads of singing all over the place. oragnised up[stairs in the con-club and pretty well all the time in the Waggon) are just two that come to mind.Probably the best singaround festival I know' well there is Saltburn?.

Joe Nicholson

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 07:01 PM

How did that sneak up on me? Might have to give it a miss this time.

Noreen - I'm not sure if it's a good festival for lone singaround-seekers. (If you went in a group you could have a ball.) I went last year (on my own) and went to the big singaround - which was very big; far too big for anyone to get two songs. There were odd sings in pubs around the place, but the one I sat in on was a bit too chummy and informal for me - the kind of sesh that's best when you're there for the second or third time. So my final score was one song total, although I did hear some very fine singing.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 05:20 PM

I am planning to make the long trip North to Uppermill once more... and looking forward to seeing old friends again.

Can someone tell me, as I'm not much of a one for sitting in concerts, are some singarounds in ticketless venues? And is it possible to buy tickets for individual events if required (such as the much-hyped War of the Roses)? And when is this battle taking place?

It's some time since I've been and was always here as a Shellback before so got in everywhere anyway.

Forecast is for sun on Saturday!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Vin2
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 10:41 AM

England hath long been mad, and scarr'd herself:
The brother blindly shed the brother's blood;
The father rashly slaughter'd his own son;
The son, compell'd, been butcher to the sire.
All this divided York and Lancaster..."

Not to mention Scowie and Mr Padgett

Two days to go..........

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Vin2
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 09:43 AM

Great to see Pete Macmillan back for a visit at the Oddfellows last night and in fine voice as ever. Looking fwd to seeing the Hometowners on Friday night with Tony Downes (plus Hissyfit, the Bolton bullfrog and Stan the man).

Great line-up for the rest of the w/end too.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Orson Trap
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 03:55 AM

Dear Hazel, your wish will be granted, a microphone for your guitar it will be and don't worry, it will all go swimmingly (I have seen the weather forecast). Best camp on high ground Ha, ha .
The Civic Hall will be like a sauna, whatever the weather. I shall have those stage lights on so high you will need 'Factor 150' UV/Sun protection and welding goggles for shades!!

Only joking, there is a hose pipe ban so the weather will be like the Sahara.
Lancashire for the cup!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Mike O'Leary-Johns
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 01:19 PM

Mike O'Leary-Johns
To Skocropht and Pajit
You had both better hope I will not be theer.
First I have a Lankisshert lad Telling me which Battles I can enter and which I cant.Then a Little Tike trying to deny my Heritage.
To make Matters worse the man I considered to be my Mate.Namely SID decides to inflict dual mationality.
I am afraid Sid I am withdrawing from the Duet we were planing over the years.
Mind you some confrontation It's likely to be... Powder Puffs at Evensong...................................Mike.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: scowie
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 12:46 PM

Hazel My Dear, don't get stuck on the campsite this year (unlike previously!) As it is unlikly that I shall be there to pull you out of the mire (as on a another occaision) Because this year I'm on Bed & breakfast (would you like a little more honey on your toast this morning my dear?) this is so that I shall be on RIP-ROARING form to demolish all "Yon Tykes" with their pretentions of being betterer thon uz.
Mr Sid has uz all training up on Bury Black Puddings, Chorley cakes, and loads of Thwaites Best Bitter, it's reaally dacent, nod like yon waathery stuff all yo' Tykes call beer, on whey con best lions!!!!
Wheel 'um in!!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Pistachio
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 07:24 AM

Hi there, been off Mudcat for over a month -sooo much VAT and stuff to be busy with-- but glad to drop in and see what's being said before the weekend. Gettin' excited now.Only 4 sleeps before we set off. ooooh!
I have the Winners Shield complete with white rose... and will carefully bring it West for a trip out!
Tents prepared and ready for use (including Tee Pee), and early packing has commenced.
I'm still like Tigger with 2 tails after Clecky! Sure to have as much fun in Saddleworth tho' and looking forward to all the singing. It's Grrrrreat....(Mr Kellogs' Tiger might just have snuck in!)
The more the merrier and bring on the War. We're ready Gentlemen. We'll have a fine competition I'm sure.
Orson, re: Guitar, if I'm playing it's best I have a free standing mic so I can step back when I *,,$! it....
Hazel.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 06:40 AM

I`ve just heard the BBC weather forecast Light gales with extra water till Thursday" Just right for getting your tent pegs in"then glorious sunshine till Monday morning then back to Summer.Don`t blame me if it`s wrong blame the BBC.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Orson Trap
Date: 09 Jul 10 - 08:47 AM

The best we can offer is a microphone to play your guitar into.
You will then have two vocal mics and one instrument mic (many artists prefer that). If not, perhaps you could borrow a guitar with a built in pick up and the guitar will still be heard even if you are not always stood right in front of the guitar mic. Agree with you about Cleck.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 05:26 PM

I hope everybody will bring their ducks for the great duck race around the camp site

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: scowie
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 04:33 PM

Mee-aw!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 02:28 PM

Sorry I have been otherwise engaged and besides which there has been a lot of hot air coming from a Westerly direction so I thought I would let it blow over. Ignore Scowies posturing ...he's just a big pussycat! Yes we do need a guitar pick up. Clecky was fab best ever so cannot wait for Saddleworth!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 11:53 AM

I missed a V out sorry.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 11:52 AM

Felicitation is a hanging offence in Saddleworth.Even if it`s only sheep involed.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival - 16-18 July, 2010
From: r.padgett
Date: 08 Jul 10 - 10:10 AM

An Irishman domiciled in Wales, many thanks for his biography Scowie!

Now what are you trying to tell me?

Is he coming to Saddleworth?

Ray