Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Splott Man
Date: 01 Jun 11 - 03:35 AM

Indeed, a great time was had by all.
For future reference, Ddolwen Farm no longer does camping.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 31 May 11 - 05:44 PM

You should've been at the Ship on the Friday night, Trev, That was a brilliant singaround... where did you end up singing?

sal

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Trevor
Date: 31 May 11 - 08:56 AM

Well, we had a lovely time. Heretique great, Balshazzar's Feast brill, workshop excellent, non-stop singing just great. Nice one organisers!

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: GUEST
Date: 18 May 11 - 09:35 AM

Looking forward to this. We (Rapsquillion) are playing in St Mary's hall on Saturday night - come and say hello if you're there.

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 17 May 11 - 07:43 AM

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Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Splott Man
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 06:10 PM

J.j & L Lamb
Ddolwen Farm, Llanychaer, Fishguard, Dyfed, SA65 9TA, Wales
Phone: [phone]

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 12:14 PM

Thanks for the campsite tips ; your Ddolwen Farm sounds good, Ned ; I fancy that !! Got a 'phone number you could let me have,here or on Facebook ??
Nigel ;thanks for the gen on RNAS Brawdy ( HMS Goldcrest) ; when I was there (1966) it was the main base for the Gannets of No.849 Naval Air Squadron, as well as providing advanced flying training using Hunter GA9, GA11, and possibly T8C ( which I am "qualified to maintain" as well as Vampires and Sea Vixens !!).I was there with the "Bluejacket " band from RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron) ; we combined with the Brawdy band & that of RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk) to do "Beat Retreat" on Brawdy "Air Day" ; had a great week, and blagged loads of drinks off US tourists whilst giving concerts in a hotel in St Davids !!

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Charley Noble
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 08:16 AM

There's also the Seamen's Pub down in the lower harbour. I'm sure they've got a bedroom somewhere. But watch out as you go out the front door. You might easily get picked off by a car or lorry that didn't quite make the curve.

We had a splendid stay in Fishguard a few years back. Joined a session at the Royal Oak and launched a few sea songs. I doubt if the room is as smokey as it was back then but it was still fun, and folks were very friendly.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Splott Man
Date: 24 Jan 11 - 04:05 AM

Hi Bubblyrat.
There's Gwaun Vale campsite (SA65 9TA ) about a mile up the valley from the town centre. However, just before there, on the left is Ddolwen Farm where I stayed for a few nights last summer. It's a much more basic site, but it has hookups and showers (although somewhat old fashioned).

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 04:12 PM

Bubblyrat;
From Wiki:

The base was home to Hawker Hunter aircraft of the TWU, and the gate guardian at the base was initially a Supermarine Spitfire, this was replaced in the early 80s by Hawker Hunter FGA.9 (XE624). This airframe was subsequently sold to a private collector[1], Steve Petch, who is in the process of creating a website for the aircraft[2].

By the late 80's it operated BAe Hawk T.1A (234 and 79 Squadron) and Sea King (202 Squadron, B Flight) aircraft. The RAF withdrew in 1992 and the base, now known as Cawdor Barracks, is currently occupied by the Royal Signals, being the main electronic warfare base of the British Army.

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: bubblyrat
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 08:13 AM

Very tempted !! In fact, a very nice youg man,whom I met / played with at Sidmouth a few years back,invited me there, but I never made it !! Will Cornelius be there ?? I like accompanying him !
Is there a campsite,as we would be tenting ? God, it would be good to see the airfield at Brawdy again (if it's still there ??).
             Roger ( Ex-Fleet Air Arm ).

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 21 Jan 11 - 04:25 AM

Loxley, that's me, Arthur and John, are booked and really looking forward to this festival. We're also gigging in St Davids on the Thursday before and have a Radio Pembs interview the same day. All we need now is some accommodation. Any ideas?
Sal

Subject: RE: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 12:09 PM

The previous thread had a longer title, with West Wales" in brackets at the end.
Could some mud-elf possibly oblige?

Cheers
Nigel

Subject: Fishguard Folk Festival 27-30 May 2011 (
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 12:05 PM

New thread to allow discussions of earlier Fishguard festivals to rest in peace. (if you want the previous thread it's Here

The website is Here

Over the past eleven years the seaport town of Fishguard has been host to one of the UK's best small traditional music festivals. With concerts, dance displays, workshops,
meet the artist events, busking, informal music and song sessions,
the town will be filled with colourful displays of dancing, along with tunes, airs, jigs and reels.
Also featuring the popular guided 'Pirate and Smugglers' walk.
This small, friendly festival is mainly free, and embraces the talents of old and young alike
and actively encourages visitors to join in the sessions with the 'stars' of the show,
everyone is a part of the entertainment - not just a spectator.
Lots of opportunity to 'do your own thing'.
So where better to celebrate our music and song. Welcome to the 12th Fishguard Folk Festival and seven thousand years of history and tradition!