Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening

Subject: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 07:30 AM

Uxbridge Folk Club re-opens initially on a monthly basis at the Uxbridge Royal Naval Association (in the car park behind the shops at Hillingdon Circus). Floor singers and musicians welcome. For our opening night we have Derek Gifford who is consistently reviewed as a singer and performer of quality. If you enjoy traditional and modern folk music in an atmospheric setting with a great bar, then this is for you. Hillingdon tube station is just two minutes walk from the venue

When: 30 Sep 2010 20:00 - 23:00
Price: £8.00
Where: Uxbridge RNA 388a Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge UB10 9PG Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/uxbridgefolkclub/

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Sailor Ron
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 07:45 AM

Best of luck with the reopening, I used to attend when my work took me 'down South' and I was sorry to hear that it had closed.
'Giff' will certainly do you proud, good powerful singer, nice line in patter, & a fine guitarist. An expert on nautical songs, and 'birds in english folk song'. As long as he doesn't play his bowed psaltery I'm sure you will enjoy him!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Cllr
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 07:58 AM

Fantastic News, I will get over there for the opening if i can. Good luck and all the best!
Cllr.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: evansakes
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 08:24 AM

Good news...quite a few of our number used to visit (and gig at) the old club in the town centre pubs.

If you can send us some flyers we'll happily spread the word. Even better bring them down to The Cabbage Patch this Sunday!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,moira(flyingcat)
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 10:55 AM

I used to be on the committee of the old club before lack of members meant it had to close. Would love to be able to come back as it's right in our back yard but unfortunately it's on a Thursday which is the same night as the maidenhead club that malc and I are members of. Hope it all goes well. Will see Giff this weekend at Song and Ale.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Hamish
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 02:17 PM

Allow me: uxbridgefolkclub

See you somewhen!! Good luck ~8^)

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 02:54 PM

Sadly I will miss the Opening Night - Especially as its a while since I have seen Giff - but I will be T'other side of the Pond !
Good Luck and Pop Over to Maidenhead now and thn - M'Head runs weekly , so you'll have three Thursdays spare "
Brian Peters this week !!!!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Les Sullivan
Date: 23 Sep 10 - 01:36 PM

this was my local folk club at one time and gave me my fist ever booking I will try to make it there

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Sep 10 - 02:05 PM

Cllr gave me and MCP our first booking as a duo at Uxbridge too, and we sort of got co-opted onto the Committee at one point... will try to get there if I'm not too shattered after work!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Steve Hunt
Date: 23 Sep 10 - 05:27 PM

... and yet more congratulations from another old committee member from the 1980's! I'll certainly keep an eye on what's happening ay the club, and if I'm ever up your way on the right night, I'll pop in. Wishing you every success - Steve.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Cllr
Date: 24 Sep 10 - 05:25 PM

Les - fist ever booking? I don't remember giving one of those...

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 24 Sep 10 - 06:47 PM

I think you get a Fist Booking by threatening the Committee !

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 04:40 AM

Cllr you remmember we bet 10 quid or a smack in the gob and I lost.sorry I must wear my glasses when I do these posts mea culpa.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 04:57 AM

Excellent news. Especially as you're only a short drive down the M40 from our club. Choice of days is a problem I know, but as Marlow Folk and Acoutic club is on Wednesdays our members will be able to come along. Roger and I will try to visit soon. We won't make it this week though as I seem to some sort of flu bug and am a bit poorly! Hope you have an excellent evening and hopefully we'll come and join you one Thursday soon. Karen

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 05:00 AM

Have just looked at the website - Roger will be so so excited at the prospect of a folk club at a Royal Naval Association!!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 05:03 AM

When I try to download the 2010/11 programme from the website it can't open because it's an "unknown file type"

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 06:08 AM

Downloaded OK for me - I'll E Mail it Karen

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 06:25 AM

Thanks Terry but it's still saying unknown file - it has an .ods ending - what sort of programme opens .ods files?

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 06:41 AM

You need to install 'Open Office'or some other application which will read a .ods file. 'Open Office' is a free alternative to the MS Office applications. It will read most of the MS Office file formats, but not h other way round

Open Office

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Singing Referee
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 06:43 AM

That last Guest we me without cookie!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Singing Referee
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 06:49 AM

I noticed the file type when I had a look at the site, and thought I should send a message to Archie. Sorry forgot!

.ods is getting quite common, but not supported by MS Office, so lots of people won't be able to read it.

Although I've added a link to Open Office above, it is a full office application and therefore quite large. It's good, but not everyone might want to (or be allowed to) load it.

It you (Archie)are using Open Office, better to export your document to .pdf format from Open Office and post that to the website.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 08:52 AM

Terry sent me the file as a jpeg which is great as I can now view the programme :)

Why not put the programme on the website so we don't have to download a file?   

If you want a downloadable programme as well, it really needs to be in a format accessible to most people.

Many thanks to Terry!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 08:59 AM

good luck with the club. dick miles

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,PeterC
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 10:11 AM

File is an open office spreadsheet. It can be saved as html or pdf within open office which would be better for those who rely on MS software.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Singing Referee
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 10:34 AM

Sorry, while I was getting involved in the techie stuff, I should have wished good fortune for the club.

The previous incarnation was on it's way out just as I got back into folk a few years back. Christine (in particular) and I are not that far away, so we must get along soon. Guest list looks very strong, so deserves support.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 07:04 AM

Sorry folks, new to Mudcat and just picked up these responses. Document is in Open Document Format - see http://kairosnews.org/odf-word-converter. ODF is free to all and used by Google among others.

Also new to Google site development. I will try to insert the programme directly rather than as an attachment.

Thanks for your interest and comments - looking forward to meeting you all at some point

Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 04:14 PM

A pdf version of the programme is now available in the website as an attachment - still working on a Google spreadsheet that will open on the programme page.

Derek Gifford appears for our opening night on this Thursday 30 Sep. I look forward to seeing some of you there.

Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 04:11 AM

Uxbridge Folk Club reopens tonight at 8pm with floor singers 'till 9pm and Derek Gifford is on at 9.15pm.

Website: Programme now appears on the programme page as well as having a pdf attachment

Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Cllr
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 09:37 AM

Sorry i couldn't make it, can we have a report on how it went?
Cllr

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 10:31 AM

I ended up having to subsidise it but it was a good evening with four floor singers and Giff was on good form. I need more people to come otherwise it won't work. BAND OF TWO are performing on 28th.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Oct 10 - 02:34 PM

Band of Two (Web Site )
Are a bit good ! I played with Pete and Garrt in Noel Murphy's Charity band when Noel was still in Richmond .

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 06:47 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 11 Oct 10 - 11:26 AM

Band of Two are the Fun in Folk. Anyone coming on the 28th will have a great evening downright miserable sods excepted. You will also hear resident singer songwriters: Chloe Brighton, new to the UK from the USA, and the Elderberries who surprised us all last month with beautiful renditions of their own creations and some popular folk songs of the last fifty years.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 11 Oct 10 - 11:58 AM

Archie, your comment about having to subsidise the first night rang a warning bell with me. Probably every organiser subsidises a bit from time to time, but don't let it become a habit for your own sake and the sake of the club. It can be helpful to have a few singarounds with a modest entry fee or collection so that you've got a reserve to help out if you are giving guaranteed fees. Obviously many clubs have raffles for that purpose as well.

Valmai (Lewes Saturday Folk Club)

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Oct 10 - 12:03 PM

I have a serious dilemma here ! Band of Two , or my old mate Robb Johnston both on the same night !!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Archie Macaulay
Date: 11 Oct 10 - 04:03 PM

Thanks for comments - can't afford to subsidise at all, so that won't go on for long. Singarounds are a great suggestion, but I have Maidenhead and Elsdale happening on the same night - and we are just starting but confined by venue to a Thursday. For this reason, we need to grow a bit and planning to introduce singers evenings in January when we have some traction. Your choice Leadfingers is pure fun in Uxbridge or deep and meaningful in Maidenhead.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Oct 10 - 01:57 PM

Onward and upwards! BAND OF TWO appears next Thursday 28 Oct. Appearing also will be Mark&Ulf, Choe Brighton and Terry Silver. It will be a hugely enjoyable evening. Hope to see some of you there
Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Oct 10 - 04:00 PM

'nother hiccough! couldn't meet BAND OF TWO terms, so cancelled and now have Terence O'Flaherty appearing - listen to his youtube stuff, it's superlative
Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Oct 10 - 10:13 PM

Sorry Aechie - I was prepared to miss Robb for Band of Two , but NOT for a singer I havent heard of , good though he may be !

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 09:42 AM

No worries Terry. Final lineup is Terence O'Flaherty http://terence.arborescencia.net/crosscurrents.html coming with box player, with spots from Chloe Brighton and Hedstrand. Floor singers really welcome.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Crowhugger
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 03:07 PM

Geez, this at least the 8th time I've perked up with delight at this thread title, only to realize my folly. A folk club in beautiful Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) would mean I wouldn't always need to go into the big, smelly, trafficky Toronto, ON. Oh well, though my personal delight is dashed once again, I'm thoroughly tickled for you who are near the Uxbridge under discussion.

I'll be thinking of you all tonight!

...now back to regularly scheduled programming...

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 10:16 AM

I though about asking what is stopping you setting one up in beautiful Uxbridge, Ontario and then I Googled Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada to find you were set up by 'no fun allowed' Quakers and no facilities to have fun other than a few golf courses and exercise places. Living there seems to be a very serious business.

Last evening went very well with no need for personal subsidy this time. Terence O'Flaherty was a joy.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: evansakes
Date: 31 Oct 10 - 08:07 AM

Archie, I've just been listening to Hayes FM Radio (91.8 khz) and they mentioned the reopened club more than once.

They gave full details in the listings section but said that it was running "every Thursday" so you might want to put them right on that

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Oct 10 - 02:39 PM

Many thanks - we will eventually get to weekly, but not yet

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Crowhugger
Date: 31 Oct 10 - 04:18 PM

Very serious indeed, GUEST,Archie! If they work in downtown Toronto they spend 3 hours each day just getting there and back, probably closer to 4 in winter and on summer Fridays. But unsustainability is another thread...

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 31 Oct 10 - 10:21 PM

Great to hear. Unfortunately don't live near anymore. Used to be part of the resident group in the early 70's when it was at The Haywain.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Oct 10 - 10:22 PM

Sorry meant the Load of Hay

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 07:13 AM

Briefly there WAS a group called Hay Wain performed at The Load of Hay !!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Hrothgar
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 07:44 AM

Hay Wain is possibly better known as The Innisfail Song, written by Bill Scott.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Nov 10 - 05:16 AM

Appearing at Uxbridge Folk Club this Thursday 25 Nov is Andy Whittle, who sold out the 770 seat Nottingham Playhouse on the launch of his latest CD in August. In support are Chloe Brighton and Hedstrand with floor singers welcome. Hope to see you there
Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Nov 10 - 07:13 PM

Just back from Uxbridge - Very pleasant evening ! Andy Whittle is a very competent song writer with a good voice ! Acoustics in the room are very good ! And Bombadier for £2.80 !

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 07:18 AM

Thanks for the chuck up! This Thursday we have Barry Reeves. Programme being revised in the New Year because we don't yet have enough local singers to make singers evenings viable. We'll get there
Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,ARchie
Date: 07 Dec 10 - 09:48 AM

I meant to say that Barry Reeves is on at Uxbridge Folk Club on Thursday 16th December and not this Thursday
Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 18 Jan 11 - 05:29 AM

We start the new year off at Uxbridge Folk Club on 27 Jan with the fantastic voice of Jim Causley. Fresh from a gig with Martin Carthy, he goes out on tour with Steve Knightly the next day. This is a rare chance to catch him solo and this is a gig not to be missed!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Jan 11 - 06:26 PM

Bet it's a brill evening, just sorry I'm so far away up in East Yorks. Ask Jim to sing 'In the sidings now' - (Cyril Tawney) Enjoy!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Pistachio
Date: 18 Jan 11 - 06:28 PM

Guest 06.26 was me - forgot to sign in!
Hazel!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 07:00 AM

Thanks Hazel - will do! Hope to see some of you there tonight. Please say hello when you come in
Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 09:09 PM

What a brilliant singer and entertainer, Jim Causley not only sang songs wonderfully, but also had in depth and amusing background to them all. We had a fantastic evening at Uxbridge Folk Club. HE WILL BE BACK!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 05:48 AM

Uxbridge Folk Club is promoting the Emily Smith Concert at the Compass theatre, Ickenham, Uxbridge on 14 Feb. Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office only. www.compasstheatre.co.uk

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 04:25 AM

Just a quick note to remind you that tonight sees the Emily Smith concert at the Compass Theatre in Ickenham which should be a great night. Please note that the event starts at 7.30 with support act Na-mara.

Tickets are still available and you can book through the Compass Box office on 01895 673 200 or just turn up tonight. The theatre is right next door to the Ickenham tube station Metropolitan/Piccadilly lines.

I hope to see some of you there

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: evansakes
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 06:06 AM

There'll be a delegation from TwickFolk in attendance....

Looking forward very much!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 05:01 PM

Splendid evening..........and I very much enjoyed meeting you all!

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 17 Mar 11 - 11:15 AM

Uxbridge Folk Club is now moving to a twice monthly schedule and before we close for the Summer at the end of June we will see John Conolly, Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, The Askew Sisters, Chris Wood, Gren Bartley, Nickey Swann and Johnny Coppin.
For further details, see http://sites.google.com/site/uxbridgefolkclub/

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 13 Apr 11 - 03:07 PM

Just a little reminder that Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts will be with us tomorrow evening. Hope to see some of you - Archie

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 15 Apr 11 - 12:11 PM

A full house for the first time and a wonderful evening - Katriona and Jamie were just magic. Many thanks to all who attended. Next up: The Askew Sisters on 28th April. If you have not been yet and are within striking distance, please pay us a visit. The venue is ideal and the accoustics are really good.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 06:33 AM

Concert: CHRIS WOOD supported by LUCY WARD at 7.30pm on Saturday 7th May 11 at the Compass Theatre, Ickenham, Uxbridge. Tickets £12 from Box Office Tel: [phone]. Please say hello if you come
Archie Macaulay - Organiser Uxbridge Folk Club

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 29 Apr 11 - 06:08 PM

Paul Goodwin interviews Chris Wood on Hayes fm community radio from 11am on Sunday 1st May ahead of his concert at the Compass Theatre on 7th May.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Archie
Date: 29 Apr 11 - 06:09 PM

Paul Goodwin interviews Chris Wood on Hayes fm community radio from 11am on Sunday 1st May ahead of his concert at the Compass Theatre on 7th May. Listen online at http://www.hayesfm.org.uk/index.php/listen-online

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Jon Heather
Date: 28 Sep 11 - 12:13 AM

Nice to see the old club I co-founded is back to life. Sadly I am living on the other side of the world now so can't come and see it.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: GUEST,Brian Aplin
Date: 03 May 12 - 05:58 PM

In 1969/1970 I was a member of the resident group The Haywain at the Load of Hay in Villiers Street in Uxbridge along with Gay and Paul Waterman and would love to see these guys again. Have been looking but so far no luck.

Subject: RE: Uxbridge Folk Club Re-opening
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 May 12 - 07:06 PM

Brian - Gay and Paul have split , and when you were around I was in Singapore ! The New club is very pleasant , but Thursday is a bad night for me ! Join Mudcat - Its free and PMs are an easy way to keep in touch . Before I went abroad , I was part of Haywain too . When I got back to UK there was gthe A40 Improvement Scheme , an excellent Cheilidh band