MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010

Subject: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 03:32 PM

Hurrah, it's that time of year again!

Merek'n'Dary have been hard at work over the past year sorting out this year's Banbury Festival and they've now confirmed that the MudGather is programmed in for the Saturday from 3-5.45pm. It will be in the Fine Lady Restaurant at the rear of the Banbury Cross Inn where we Gathered last year.

So, who's coming to Banbury then????

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 04:30 PM

Sorry ! Got a Burfday Bash invite for the Ninth !

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Seaking
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 05:44 PM

I'm not... Work gets in the way again !
Have a good one, those who can make it.

Chris

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 06:40 PM

Coming to Banbury - we're booked, but don't know what we're doing on Saturday yet.

Leadfingers - wish G a happy burfday from us, in case we haven't already seen her on the actual burfday the week before!

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Sep 10 - 02:09 AM

Oh blast, just sussed who G is & won't be able to go to her Bash. She'd left a phone message but didn't mention the date, bu**er!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Splott Man
Date: 20 Sep 10 - 03:43 AM

I'll be at Banbury sans the Dame. See you there.

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Sep 10 - 04:43 PM

Ned - this makes a change from seeing the wording "Dame sans" (merci)... hope Patti will be engaged in an equally enjoyable activity?!

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 21 Sep 10 - 02:43 AM

Yay! Reckon so, Hils. I'll be doing a ukulele workshop from 12.00 to 13.00 in the Mill Arts Centre, probably ceilidhing on the Friday night, generally mooching around the rest of the time...

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Splott Man
Date: 21 Sep 10 - 03:44 AM

Yep, she'll be swanning around Menorca with a choir!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 21 Sep 10 - 02:06 PM

We'll be there thankfully it doesn't clash with anything else we're doing. Looking forward to seeing you xx

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 02:32 AM

Looking forward to lots of hugs already at Banbury!!

Sorry you can't join us this year Chris, maybe next..

Sounds like Patti will be having a Fab Time, we'll miss the Spoons Workshop then!

So, who else will be joining us???

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 08:02 AM

We'll be there; Roger probably "stewarding ,but me not !! Hugs, port,cheese?? Should be OK by then (been a bit poorly last week or so !).

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 08:11 AM

Just noticed you'd been under the weather Karen. Hope you'll be fighting fit by Banbury, port & cheese & hugs abounding!!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 09:34 AM

Hils - I have been quite poorly but slowly getting better, so will definitely be there.

I'm sure you recognised that the above post from me was not from me, but was from Roger! His use of punctuation and double exclamation marks and question marks are a dead giveaway :)

Look forward to seeing you & Richard and all our other friends,

Karen xxx

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: RTim
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 09:38 AM

Drat - I will be in England 6th to 20th Oct., but NOT in the Banbury area until 14th Oct.
Oh well some other year!!
Have a great time.

Tim Radford
Woods Hole, MA, ex-Adderbury, Oxfordshire/New Forest, Hampshire

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 11:47 AM

I'll be there! :)

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 11:58 AM

Am starting to think about chocolate....

Shall we have a Mudraffle??? Handy time to dust your white elephants *grin*

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 06:35 PM

Wizard idea ! I have a mandolin with a broken neck & no strings ,that I won at Banbury 2 years ago, and is now looking for a new home !

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 07:57 PM

Hope to pop in between 'Meet George Wilson' at 12-1pm and Acoustic Concert at 5(ish)

I've already met George Wilson so I might give that a miss anyway!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 04:47 AM

Not long now... I'm hoping we'll have a decent turn-out at the Ukulele workshop on the Saturday at 12 noon, too. I'm a little nervous because there's been no official advance publicity by the festival. If you can help spread the word, I'd be hugely grateful ~8^)

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Young Buchan
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 06:04 AM

I've never been to a MudGathering.
What are the etiquette rules?
And who moderates them?

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 07:16 AM

Young Buchan, I guide the MudGather and we meet, sing, play, eat chocolate, hug and drink, not necesarily in that order. Some Catters bring home-made chocolate items, we enjoyed Million Dollar Shortbread at Moira Festival a while back.

Occasionally we have a MudRaffle where people bring 'odd' prizes and buy raffle tickets - all proceeds go to the UK Friends of Mudcat funds which are transferred to Max to help with running costs.

I hope you'll be able to join us!!!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 07:46 PM

Hamish, I noticed earlier that there is now a brief mention of your uke workshop on the news page of the website.

The website also lists Herbaceous Border for Saturday (when we're outside the the Reindeer Inn from 1 - 2) but makes no mention of us for Sunday (when we're outside the Mill from 11.15 - 12.15.

As usual, everyone is invited to come and dance (border morris, that is) or to play in the 'Hosepipe Banned'.

Not sure if I'll make the Mudgather, Hils, since we're also in the Parade , but I will try & drop in.

Sue

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 03:35 AM

Thanks, Sue: I hadn't noticed that. What with that and a few other mentions via e-mail and whatever, and I'll be sticking fliers around the place on Friday, we should do okay. I certainly know of a few who are "definitely" coming.

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hesk
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 05:03 AM

Hi,Young Buchan,

I havn't been to a mudgather either, though I have been to Banbury Folk Festival and had a good sing. Do you have to bring your own mud and is there a secret sign? Are strangers welcome, or is this the purpose of the mud?
Please enlighten.

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hesk
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 05:06 AM

On further reflection, I might have been to a mudgather and not known it!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Noreen
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 05:26 AM

Hesk, a MudGather is just a chance for people who have some association with this 'ere Mudcat website to meet up, chat, play, (eat chocolate) or whatever. Very informal and friendly. If you choose to bring mud, you may be asked to wipe your feet...

We usually introduce ourselves and say a bit about our connection with the site- which is a valuable resource for many of us, and a good way of meeting nice people :)

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 10:14 AM

......and many of us will be wearing official "Mudcat" badges, so obviating the necessity for furtive rituals or secret handshakes !

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 11:47 AM

I might even give my Tshirt an airing!

I'll bring a couple of items along for a raffle, but if there's not much interest I'll hold onto them till Bedworth!

Hesk: I don't recall you being at a MuGather - Do you remember eating chocolate at a singaround?

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hesk
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 01:11 PM

My guru...

I recall a lot of talk about chocolate, and even a song about it, but not actually eating it. I am not sure that beer and chocolate go that well together, but I am prepared to give most things a try!
But seriously, I don't think I have been to a Mudgather, yet.

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Oct 10 - 06:52 PM

I'm pretty sure I've sung the Chocolate Song (Marcus Turner) at a Mudgather... and would like to point out (having won one in a raffle, though not AFAIR a Mudcat raffle) that Young's Brewery did brew a Cadbury's flavoured beer... though I'm also not convinced that beer and chocolate go together...

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Splott Man
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 04:02 AM

Dark chocolate can make crap beer palatable IMO.

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Tig
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 06:41 PM

Looks as though I might get there depending on stewarding. If not please put in my apologies.

Having tried several chocolate beers I can say most of them were very palatable.

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 05 Oct 10 - 06:49 PM

Derek D has now sent out artists' joining instructions, so I now know that we'll be running a song session at the Drayton golf club on Friday evening as well as singing in the Big Sing on Saturday - hope to see and hear some of the previous posters and anyone else who fancies joining in.

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: GUEST,Lanfranc on holiday and cookieless
Date: 06 Oct 10 - 06:52 PM

We won't be back in time, but have a good one!

Haven't been active in Mudcat for a while, but hope this will change.

If you're in (or could be in) the Cambridge/Peterborough area in November, you might be interested in this gig

Alan

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Oct 10 - 03:09 PM

Thought I hadn't seen you around for a while Alan!!

Life's very hectic, so I'm really looking forward to packing in the morning *grin*

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 07 Oct 10 - 04:49 PM

cant wait for tomorrow
we'll be in the session at the Drayton Manor
Saturday 1pm Songwriting workshop if any 'catters fancy learning how we write the songs we sing at the 'gathers and elsewhere.
Saturday night why not join us at the Reindeer for a relaxed song and music session

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 04:29 AM

Leaving shortly...

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: bubblyrat
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 05:07 AM

Us too !! Stewarding the Drayton campsite 1800-2000,then in town 'til 2300-ish,but will be back for the "singaround" about midnight ! Should have warmed up by then.....

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 07:01 AM

Not this year, but there's a good chance of it next year! Rob and I are in the process of moving from the wilds of Scotland down to Somerset. We should be able to indulge in lots of festivals/mudgathers/English music after we settle in next week!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 09:38 AM

On me way... soon... ish...

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 08:32 PM

I will be at Banbury FF, but as I am not welcome at the gather, as I am not a folkie I won't be there!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 08:36 PM

Now appears that my membership has been taken away! Above post is from "me" Skipy.
Smoking, non member, non folkie!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 09:42 PM

Skipy, all you need to do is Log in (click). If you need help, send me an e-mail.

-Joe Offer-
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Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 09 Oct 10 - 02:57 AM

Yeah - very pleasant first night....

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hesk
Date: 09 Oct 10 - 05:07 AM

Skipy

If you are not a folkie, what do have to do to be a folkie?
No suggestions involving clothes, please!

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 10 Oct 10 - 01:45 PM

great mudgather great festival

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: skipy
Date: 10 Oct 10 - 01:58 PM

I did pop in, & WAS made welcome, so I was worng, sorry.
Could only stay for about 5 mins as we had to move the car from short term car park.
Great to see "Wee Dougie" looking so well & so happy.
Well done D&M (though we all know it is M&D! same for WHFF all the laboriuos work is done by K not D!)

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 10 Oct 10 - 02:32 PM

Sorry we didn't make the Mudgather, but because of programmed events at Drayton involving us, we didn't even get into town from the golf club until 4.30 on Saturday... the only time we used our festival AAA tickets was to go and hear George Wilson at 5 in the Long Room, but we got there early enough to hear Jossie Evans as well. Well done D&M/ M&D for giving an opportunity to such brilliant early talent! (And George even gave up 5 minutes of his spot so Jossie could do an encore).

It was a lovely weekend - great to see and hear so many friends.

Loads of thanks - to M&D for putting it all together, to everyone who came and sang at the session we ran on Friday night, to John Morris and Mr & Mrs Scarecrow for the sessions they ran so well yesterday. And especially to the bus drivers for getting us from the golf club to the Mill and back!

Looking forward to the Song and Ale next April.

Kitty

Subject: RE: MudGather Banbury (UK) 9th October 2010
From: Hamish
Date: 10 Oct 10 - 03:08 PM

Yep - fab weekend. Thanks, Merek & Dary and all fellow combatants. And what a fab sunshiney day, today, too. Lunch al fresco a wonderful prelude to the last afternoon's fun and frolics.