The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 02:51 PM

Sorry could not make it but running a charity treasure hunt.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 02:37 PM

Thanks everybody for coming (again). Today was smaller but very good, with excellent contributions from Shanty Jack, among others. A very special weekend.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 01:45 PM

Dave and I had a great evening (sorry we couldn't make the afternoon or today...I'm sure you're having just as good a time today!! The "audience" as always fascinated me...can't believe that guy missed a meal to listen..still somebody had thrown his teapot over the side!! (....you had to be there!!..) Dave said he particularly liked the singing of "That Scottish lass"....he's never been any good with names ,Hazel!....oh, and I've now got nearly £20 in the lifeboatman!!.and nearly a whole year to go!   ..thanks.
Last time I spoke to Shanty Jack he said he thought the move to july might be permanent..if so then we need to make this weekend thing permanent..with more warning next time we should be able to swell the numbers.
cheers!
geoff

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Johnjo
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 12:43 PM

Nice to meet you all this afternoon. Sorry I had to bail out so early, but I was desperate to avoid picking up a ticket from Hull's parking nazis, and I'd had over my allotted 2 hours. I daresay you're all still going strong this evening. Hope the voices/livers hold out.

John

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,slomo
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 10:52 AM

Thanks to all for yesterday afternoon. I really enjoyed myself, some great songs, and I'll even forgive the 'Deano' one (well I suppose I was playing away). Up the City, (Bristol City of course).

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 06:58 AM

Thanks to everyone who came yesterday, we had a great time. And we're doing it all again today!

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Pistachio
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 05:44 AM

Well, fortunately the football prowess doesn't matter. I only 'love' football because it keeps others amused (while I sneak out to play)

My daughter's roof leaks so 'Daddy to the rescue' which fortunately means I'm not needed - (I'd just get in the way and be full of good ideas......)

so I'll see you later! Not sure if I've got much of a voice today - but It'll be great to get back to the Minerva.
Hx

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Maurice Mann
Date: 03 Sep 10 - 11:13 AM

"Hazel, Hull City FC appear to be not playing at all that weekend"

They haven't played at all for the last 18 months

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 03 Sep 10 - 10:26 AM

It's termorrer!

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Pips
Date: 03 Sep 10 - 05:36 AM

Me and Phill there Sat afternoon :)

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 06:02 PM

Not as such Geoff. Phil the landlord may put a bit of food on if he can, but as we have no idea of the numbers to expect that could be a bit problematical. You could always bring some packing-up!

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 05:32 PM

Are there any plans to have a break for an evening meal?

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 08:04 AM

That's the plan, Geoff - we reckon to be there 'til closing time as long as there's enough of us. And plenty of us are local so I don't think that will be an issue.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 07:05 AM

Doesn't look as though I'll be able to get there until at least 7 ,Les. Will it still be going strong then?

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: del boy
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 06:20 AM

sound good Les see you all saturday ....D

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Sep 10 - 04:22 PM

hup

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 01 Sep 10 - 08:59 AM

There's just the two events, a singaround in the Brewery and a musicians session in the Boat Room. We're aiming for a 1pm start both afternoons (although that depends on there being enough people there to make a start) and then to keep on playing and singing until Phil wants his pub back in the evening.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: mally
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 03:53 PM

Any time-table yet Les? carn't make it on Sat afternoon if it starts then.

   Mally

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 11:26 AM

Looking forward to going, not sure when we will be up and around but will get there sometime during the weekend (wedding suit fitting tut). See you all there

Phill and Emma

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Charley Noble
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 09:29 AM

Les et al-

Have a great session!

See you on September 15, 2 pm, at The Olde Black Boy in Hull.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, almost out the door!

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 08:00 AM

Thanks Kitty!

If anyone's looking for overnight accommodation, there are a number of reasonably cheap hotels nearby. I can't give a positive recommendation but the Premier Inn is quite close (seems to be about £69 a single). Slightly further away is the Campanile (£45 a single).

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 30 Aug 10 - 06:42 PM

Have a great weekend... I'll be wailing in Dorset, though!

Kitty

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 30 Aug 10 - 05:37 PM

Looking forward to it

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 26 Aug 10 - 06:14 AM

Recruiting in Whitby is going swimmingly.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 20 Aug 10 - 09:46 AM

It looks like being fun - I'll be conducting a recruiting drive up in Whitby.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 18 Aug 10 - 03:31 PM

Up you go.....

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Noreen
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 04:56 PM

Hazel, Hull City FC appear to be not playing at all that weekend.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Pistachio
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 04:42 PM

I hope to join you - if 'ull's playing footie I WILL get to Minerva.
Hazel.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Leadfingers
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 04:30 PM

And some of us are Darn Sarf seeing Max gets away sfely !! Have Fun !

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Tig
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 03:00 PM

Grrr - 'Ull fingers!

Sorry but we won't be there. I've been bought tickets for Wakefield that week.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Tig
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 02:58 PM

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 08:27 AM

Hope to be here Saturday.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Linda Kelly
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 07:50 AM

Hi guys Saturday is good for me but Sunday I am running a charity treasure hunt in Beverley-might make it later though!

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 06:41 AM

Hi Les

Thanks for the info. I'll add it during the day.

All the best

Jim Hancock

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Aug 10 - 05:37 AM

hup

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: mally
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 01:55 PM

Thanks for that Les Wasn't serious actualy

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 14 Aug 10 - 10:55 AM

Thanks Jim - email sent.

Mally: we welcome shanties - it's the original reason for this weekend after all! We just don't want to exclude anyone, that's all.

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST, Jim Hancock
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 06:42 PM

Hi Les

I'd like to include this in the news pages for Folktalk and Yorkshire Folk Arts.

Could you let me have a contact number for the general public to confirm directions / information. The pub number will do or an email address.

Contact me on [e-mail]

See you at Whitby

All the best

Jim Hancock

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: mally
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 04:13 PM

Great news Les I'll be there. I'm sure you won't mind if someone sings a shanty or two though will you? I might even try one meself.

Great idea avoiding the Freedom Festival the following weekend.

See you and maggie in Whitby

      Mally

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 12:45 PM

Ignore that - The penny has just dropped - I see now that it was held in July!

Subject: RE: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 12:43 PM

Sorry am I missing something 4-5 Setember IS the first weekend, is it not?

Subject: The BIG Anti-Shanty 4-5 Sept, Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 13 Aug 10 - 12:06 PM

The traditional dates for the Hull Shanty Festival (Sea Fever) were always the first weekend in September. This year the Festival was moved to coincide with the return of the Round the World Clipper Race, but many locals have always regarded the September dates as 'Shanty Weekend'. As an additional event, for anyone not wanting to attend the Saturday night concert, we provided a fringe singaround which has come to be known as the Anti-Shanty. Not that we've got anything against shanties at all, but we don't insist on maritime songs as some of the attendees don't have an extensive marimime repetoire. In recent years this has been at the Minerva, a superb historical real ale pub on the Humber Foreshore.

This year Phil Daly, the landlord of the Minerva, suggested that we could have the traditional shanty weekend based at his pub. So we are! There will be a singaround in the old brewery room hosted by Maggie and me. There will be a big musicians session in the boat room. Both of these will last from 1pm(ish) each day until late and we hope to see a few of the people we normally see that weekend, as well as any other singers and musicians who fancy a weekend of do-it-yourself music.