Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 12:28 PM

"gongscourers will be at crayford arms on the 18th i personally think deal has become a giant boot fair with music as an aside, "

Does this preclude them being involved elsewhere? I've p.m.d Romanyman.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: romanyman
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 11:14 AM

gongscourers will be at crayford arms on the 18th i personally think deal has become a giant boot fair with music as an aside,

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 18 Jul 10 - 05:58 PM

75!! I'm impressed

Mick can always pop across to Lidl if he runs out of anything!!

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Jul 10 - 05:13 PM

Woodsie said he got 75 turn up at a do the other day. I reckon if we give Mick a conservative estimate, it'll have to be first come, first served. Let's firm up the date with him and then I'll start a new thread where folk can register their interest.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 18 Jul 10 - 03:44 PM

Mick does a regular line in snacks, would probably be looking for an estimate of numbers - now there's a shot in the dark!!

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Jul 10 - 03:18 PM

Ok we'll tell Mick tomorrow - Saturday 9th October it is! If it's not barbecue weather - how about chilli and rice - meat or veggie?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 06:02 PM

Saturday would possibly pick up punters from the shoppers car park if we want the general public to get interested

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 05:16 PM

Ok... looks like all go for 2nd weekend in October. Anyt preferences for Saturday or Sunday?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 12:31 PM

I have invited Gong Scourers to join in this thread... none so far.

Anyone else ?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 02:55 AM

Checked out the spaces for Morris last night

The public area across the road is ample but has the drawback of being separated from the pub

The garden is in three parts with changes of level, neither the bit by the river nor the bit outside the pub doors give a big enough area, but there is a slightly raised portion between the two which might be just about suitable if cleared of the four or five picnic tables

Perhaps an experienced morris dancer could have a look

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 11:23 AM

I would have thought the garden would be fine - otherwise there is the public area immediately across the road (see Google Street View), but I don't know how taking the drinks across the road would go down...

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 11:12 AM

I've been mulling that over myself, but where would they dance?

Garden?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 09:06 AM

Perhaps we could get a touring Morris side to call in some time - with the shoppers car park adjoining we could get a good turnout from the public

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 12:25 PM

I would like to see us , like Janus, with two heads. It is great to have the South East Londoners on board, but I have no objection, and should not want to discourage any folkie who wants to come along.I would agree about Faversham and Broadstairs, as T D L have never broken through there, but I believe strongly, that our many friends from The Medway, and Maidstone areas might come along occasionally, especially as we have got an ad in AKF.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:59 AM

Hey Woodsie, I really enjoyed your contribution last week, hope you're coming back :-)

However only three weeks ago we didn't know whether we had a group or not and now we are trying to run a festival!! - four weeks ago we were meeting in my front room with space to spare!!!

I am as keen as anyone to have an event here and this Saturday would be fine with me but I think we need to consolidate our presence and show Mick the landlord that we want to be there for the long haul. A bit of patience and get it right is probably more important. In the meantime every Monday evening is festival time

I think also it would be useful to assess where we stand in the North-West Kent folk scene. Are we London facing or are we Kent facing. Our roots have been in Kent but we may well be making the transition to being a South-East London venue in which case clashing with events like Faversham and Broadstairs could be far less relevant than clashing with Blackheath and Folkmob (Hi Essex Girl, might we see you next Monday?)

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:51 AM

Hi Woodsie. Not enough time to organise it. We want to do it properly.
We are off to Sidmouth end of July to early August. Then it's Broadstairs. As has been mentioned several times, the landlord is on holiday, and we don't want to clash with other events, especially the ones that we are involved with. October can be smashing!

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 11:33 AM

Why so late in the year? It's only 15th July now - October isn't really a BBQ friendly month! What's wrong with late July / early August?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 07:49 AM

Thanks Rob - we'll bear that in mind. E G - I hadn't exactly considered Knockholt, but have discounted September anyway. Heard from Growler- it's his birthday so last weekend in September is definitely G I

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rob Naylor
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 05:48 AM

GF, I can't make bank holiday weekend but IF it's held on a weekend I can get there, I have 2 large half oil-drum barbecues with stands and a car big enough to get them in, once I can drive again. Happy to supply them, and operate them. We've fed 60+ on them without any problems.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Essex Girl
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 03:36 AM

You left out Knockholt, that's the 2nd weekend in September.1st weekend in October is Tenterden, but you should be OK with the 2nd weekend.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 05:16 PM

Fair play - he only gets back on Saturday, let's consolidate first and get it right when it 'appens

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 04:33 PM

Bank Holiday's out if we want the landlord's help. I fear there might not be a barbecue without him. Now looking at 2nd or 3rd weekend in October

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 14 Jul 10 - 10:02 AM

Any news folks? - the tension's killing me .....

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 04:31 PM

Should it happen... why not 1.30?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 03:22 PM

What time would you think of starting?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: GUEST,Tone Deaf Leopard
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 03:17 PM

Right-o. We'll go and chat Mick up tomorrow then

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 02:57 PM

Monday is our day anyway - we just need to arrive early ....... several hours early.

Suits me

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 02:32 PM

Shall I see if we can hold it on August Bank Holiday Monday-the 30th?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 01:44 PM

He could be on hoola day - hooping it up

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 12:26 PM

Typo GF - as everyone will have assumed the landlord is away from 14 to 28 August - but someone had to spell it out!!!

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 12:09 PM

Waiting tohear from Growler, but have gone back in time on threads on which he posted. Seems 25th/26th September may be Good Intent.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 12:05 PM

We are already committed to playing at Ash that weekend. Also, Mick, the landlord of The Seven Stars is on ho0liday from 14th to 28th April.
We're on holiday at Sidmouth prior to that. Any sooner is too short notice, isn't it?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 11:51 AM

August Bank Holiday sounds good we may even have some left-over weather.
This ehas such a fantastic outdoor area with plenty of seats and a beatiful river running through it - I wouldn't worry about it clashing with events further afield as I'm not sure if they would have any impact on it! I can certainly drum up lots of support from Blackheath, Greenwich & Folkmob!

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 11:33 AM

Crayford usually coincides with Deal Festival. I shall p m Growler to see if he's any plans for The G.I Bank Holiday weekend is out on two counts. Landlord is away, and there's Ash.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 11:29 AM

I looked and Deal is 18th/19th

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 09:37 AM

Bank Holiday Saturday August 28?

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: naughtyforty
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 08:50 AM

Del is 25th/26th I think. There is a music/dance day at Crayford on 18th/19th.

Subject: RE: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 08:13 AM

Just been on to the Deal Website. It's going ahead with new organisers.

Subject: Proposed Foots Cray Folk Day
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Jul 10 - 07:56 AM

The Seven Stars Sessions propose to hold a Folk Day .
Assuming that September 4/5 is Faversham
Knowing that September 11/12 is The Barge/ Wat Tyler Country Park
Assuming that Del is September 18th/19th.

Is anything planned in Kent for 25th/26th?

Sue