Sheffield Carols

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 27 Dec 19 - 07:48 AM

FB page with videos for Newcastle upon Tyne
https://www.facebook.com/groups/974685072591976

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 23 Dec 19 - 09:18 AM

^^^^^^^^^^ bump ^^^^^^^^^

There are a few sings left,
see the Local Carols links above since 19 Nov 2019


& if you're interested,,,, a few video samples from this year on
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1864370497139215

Subject: RE: CAROLS Sheffield
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 19 - 09:07 AM

&
carols
in the search box , setting it to 2 years
brings up threads with links & conversations for Sheffield and other areas.

though I think JB's link to localcarols gives most of the up to date info.

Subject: RE: CAROLS Sheffield
From: GUEST,John Bowden (not a typo!)
Date: 02 Dec 19 - 05:27 PM

More background information and a list of this season's dates here: http://localcarols.org.uk/

Dick: You're thinking of The Royal Hotel, Dungworth!

Subject: RE: CAROLS Sheffield
From: The Sandman
Date: 02 Dec 19 - 04:17 PM

no i think hemeant the sheffield carols, however if you can provide links if he comes to this thread he can sort out what he wants,thanks for your help

Subject: RE: CAROLS Sheffield
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 02 Dec 19 - 02:15 PM

Dick,
Do you really mean 'throughout' the UK, or do you mean places where a strong carolling tradition occurs. Your title suggests just Sheffield? The west Sheffield/Pennine tradition is probably the most famous but there are others. And in the past there have been other traditions carried out by different agegroups and different classes of people.

Subject: RE: CAROLS Sheffield
From: Long Firm Freddie
Date: 02 Dec 19 - 01:13 PM

Pretty much all the information you'd need is here: Village Carols

LFF

Subject: CAROLS Sheffield
From: The Sandman
Date: 02 Dec 19 - 01:11 PM

Someone has contacted me looking for some info on the Carol singing tradition that takes place throughout the UK. Dugworth Arms in Sheffield., etc

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 19 - 06:43 PM

The dates are up again.

Local Carol Sings in Sheffield and North Derbyshire
http://www.localcarols.org.uk/sings.php




& for Australia, Canada, Cheshire, ...
http://www.localcarols.org.uk/other.php

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 Nov 18 - 05:56 PM

Ian Russell came to Australia last year, presented a paper on 'English Carolling in Australia and the USA' at the 2017 Australian folklore conference) & a couple of sessions at the National Folk Festival as well as at least one folk club (mine!)

His son lives here & is a Morris dancer & involved in Carol sessions here in Sydney.

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 06 Nov 18 - 06:01 AM

That's a great site, but the list of dates won't print, because part of the list is obscured by that annoying message to Log In or Join Facebook. The list won't respond to highlighting or cut & paste either.

However, there's a good printer-friendly list at http://www.localcarols.org.uk/sings.php - although i'm not sure whether all the details are consistent with the list on the Facebook page.

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 05 Nov 18 - 12:14 PM

FB page with info

Village Carols
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1864370497139215

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 17 Dec 17 - 05:35 PM

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The Christmas Tree - John Bowden - 23rd December 2016
at the Top Red Lion in Grenoside
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo5jFGIPgyU 


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Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 11 Nov 17 - 10:38 AM

Apologies for not crediting you Malcolm. Many thanks for the inspired idea!

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: Rumncoke
Date: 10 Nov 17 - 10:59 AM

I have fond memories of singing carols in the pub one Christmas Eve in Groombridge, Sussex between closing time and the church service at midnight.
It was one of those purely by chance things which make a deep impression.
My family still live in Barnsley and my Dad worked at Foxes steel works in Sheffield, but I moved away long ago now. The tradition of carolling seems to have come along with me.

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 09 Nov 17 - 07:49 PM

Carols in August was my idea originally and I am really pleased that so many people have gained an insight into the tremendous work done by Ian Russell in respect of the carol singing tradition.

There is also now a Carol Singing at Easter in Sheffield.

We (the duchess and I) have always felt that local traditions are just that and should not be interfered with by incomers and especially "folkies".

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 09 Nov 17 - 11:54 AM

Have always enjoyed playing and singing in the "Carols in August" workshops at Sidmouth and Whitby Folk Weeks, taken by Ian Russell (previously at Aberdeen University's Elphinstone Institute, now retired). Very uplifting experience, albeit not quite the same as singing in a pub at Christmas!

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 09 Nov 17 - 10:44 AM

refresh
2017 dates are up now
http://www.localcarols.org.uk/sings.php

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 24 Sep 17 - 07:06 AM

related thread
Bradford on Avon (2017)
thread.cfm?threadid=162729&messages=9#3874804

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 01 Nov 16 - 07:47 PM

Also this year at Sheffield Winter Garden a day dedicated to celebrating local Sheffield Carols with a separate workshop run by Ian Russell.

Saturday 26 November, 2016
10am-2.30pm
Sheffield Carol Day

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 01 Nov 16 - 07:26 PM

Most of the 2016 dates are now on the website collated by Pat Malham and Frazer Jarvis.
Local Carol Sings in Sheffield and North Derbyshire 2016
& for Bradford on Avon/Chorley/London/Ryton/Stroud/
Local carol sings elsewhere 2016

also, from that Sheffield and North Derbyshire info a
Obvibase sortable list for 2016
and a map
www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1mekomQ3udh02UQMSTUkgv3ieWfo


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related threads
Traditional Regional Christmas Carols
To visit The Sheffield Carol Pubs or not
Sheffield carols (and others)
Yorkshire carols on BBC news(2008)
Sheffield carols(2006)
South Yorkshire Carols(2001-2011
South Yorkshire Carols (2002-2004)
The Red Book (Local and Traditional Carols)(Forgefolk)

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 10:59 AM

There are a number of pubs in Sheffield which have "traditional carols".

The best known ones are probably the Royal Hotel Dungworth and the Blue Ball at Worrall - both of which sing Sunday lunchtime. 12 noon - 2.00 pm with organ accompaniment.

The Traveller's Rest at Oughtibridge sing Saturday night, piano accompaniment.

The Black Bull at Ecclesfield sing Thursday night - unaccompanied singing led by a "striker" who chooses and pitches the carol.

For anyone determined to brave the weather - as well as the links above you may find this helpful.

http://www.yorkshire-folk-arts.com/info/carols.html

Can I respectfully draw your attention to the bit about seating the more elderly members of the local community.

Mine is the first seat after the organ and fireplace @ Dungworth on the left as you look at the window.

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: squeezeboxhp
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 10:00 AM

Blue Ball @ Worral on the box last night

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: S.T.M.
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 08:01 AM

Hehe, naughty!

But have a good one, I'm sure you will.

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: grogoreo
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 07:59 AM

Great stuff, thanks very much for that. Now have a reason to visit my sister in Sheffield!

Ta,
Greg

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: S.T.M.
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:56 AM

It's called "The Royal Hotel".

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:20 AM

It's not just Yorkshire, north Derbyshire too.

A reasonably comprehensive list can be found at
localcarols.org.uk/sings

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: mouldy
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 04:28 AM

They were featured on Songs of praise last night with Kate Rusby talking about them.

You'd probably catch it on BBC iPlayer. It was in the latter half of the programme

Andrea

Subject: RE: Sheffield Carols
From: Gy Morris man
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 01:59 AM

The royal at Dungworth is one of the pubs,
also get a mention on the folk song a day site.

Subject: Sheffield Carols
From: grogoreo
Date: 05 Dec 10 - 08:53 PM

Hi
Last Christmas there was a radio programme on Radio 4 about the tradition in Yorkshire, specifically Sheffield, of carols being sung in pubs. The tradition came from church congregations being told to leave because of being rowdy, or something on those lines. The only pub I can remember the presenter mentioning is the Royal pub. Does anyone have any details on where to go? I'm sure there's lots of pubs named 'Royal'!

Ta,
Greg