Banbury Song & Ale 2011

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Carol
Date: 11 Apr 11 - 07:14 AM

Yes thanks for a great weekend from a clutch of Carols
P.S. see you at Crediton

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 10 Apr 11 - 05:15 PM

Big thanks to Merek'n'Dary for organising a fabulous weekend, to Nick and Lesley for providing such a welcoming venue, to everyone who came, sang, told stories, listened, served the dinners, ran workshops and sessions.... and the sunny weather was just the icing on the cake!

I especially treasure the special moment when Lucy (who had come out for the evening with her parents and sister just to listen) sang Scarborough Fair.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 06:46 AM

We'll miss you Chris, but see you soon, stay safe!

Anyone who wants to get out & about this weekend, do come along to Banbury for a fabulous weekend of singing! I'm sure that Mary & Derek will squeeze you in & you can buy tickets when you get there!!

Safe journeys to all that's travelling....

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: GUEST,Seaking at Sea
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 05:31 AM

Have a great weekend one and all, looks like you'll have the weather for it. I'm offshore so can't make this one but looking forward to the main fest in October.

Chris

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Apr 11 - 04:27 PM

Oh we are so looking forward to this! A wonderful opportunity for rest & relaxation amongst good friends with good singing and decent beer. Who could ask for more...

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 07 Apr 11 - 01:09 PM

Hi All

Weather forecast looks good for the weekend.

Derek and I have just finished shopping for the evening meals! Its all go ..... but it will be worth it.

Glad you're coming Unicorn Man!

See you all tomorrow or at the weekend.

D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 07 Apr 11 - 10:17 AM

Well I could have got there Monday but that would be being silly. So maybe about threeish and then walk into town for a bit. I have got a canapy that I have never used so I might try and set it up. CU there.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 06:37 PM

Only 2 days to go!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 04:10 PM

I've seen something on someone's website, not saying who *grin*

Shame it's not Hissyfit, love those Girlies!!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Carol
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 02:53 PM

Ha What's early Mr Unicorn - I reckon to get there about 3/4 - a convoy of Carols!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 02:30 PM

I shall be there nice and early this year. I have this week off. Yippee.

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Carol
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 11:45 AM

I know it's not Hissyfit but I do have some of their new CDs for sale - almost as good as them being there

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 11:28 AM

Hi

Has someone let the cat out of the bag??? They are meant to be a surprise!

D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 05:23 PM

Think I've sussed at least one of the Guests, are they supposed to be a surprise this year?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 06:50 AM

Hi all

Checked in with Nick and Lesley at Drayton Leisure Golf Centre yesterday and they are really looking forward to next weekend. They reckon that our folk crowd are some of the nicest people they come into contact with .... no surprise there!

Anyway they have now added an elsan disposal point to their facilities! The beer is on order from Hook Norton and Lesley is going to offer a more extensive breakfast menu. We will still be doing the snacks and evening menu.

Fingers crossed that we have some of this lovely spring sunshine we have been enjoying lately.

Still some tickets left. The programme is on the Festival website - www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk You can pay on arrival but it would help us if you are coming to let us know and if you are likely to want evening meals.

Hope to see you there!

D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Phot
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 11:56 AM

I find out if I'm getting redundancy on Monday, by e-mail.

Don't you just love being a second class citizen?

Chris

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 08:35 AM

The workshop is being put on by Banbury Didge Club so I guess they will let us have a go on theirs! However last time Keith Donnelly was at our Folk Club he played the didgareedoo. Perhaps this is the next must have instrument like the ukulele? Harder to pack though!

No didgareedoos needed for your session about Keith Marsden Carol.Looking foward to that!

Sorry you can't be with us this time Chris - Are you planning to be in civvy street soon?

Cheers! D&M

PS: There are still tickets available!
PPS: Snow not programmed in - but you never know!!!

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Carol
Date: 29 Mar 11 - 06:44 AM

How can i acquire a didgareedoo please - do you think they'll sell one in the big hardware shop in Banbury or even M & S I suppose?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Phot
Date: 29 Mar 11 - 05:34 AM

Hi guys, we were hoping to make it this year, but my work has just really managed to f**k things up for the next 3 months, so no can do.

Sod the forces, roll on civviy street.

Chris

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 Mar 11 - 02:37 AM

As far as I can recall, the original snowman building workshop wasn't in the programme....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 11 - 11:41 PM

No snowman building workshop this year then?

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 28 Mar 11 - 10:42 AM

Hi Folks

There are still tickets left! If you can't make the whole weekend there will also be day and evening tickets.

We have got some great surprise guests lined up and workshops - including a didgareedoo workshop!

Hope to see you there!

D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 11:56 AM

Thats a shame Tim - Hope to catch up with you when you are next in Banbury. Presumably Adderbury Day of Dance?

Derek and Mary

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: RTim
Date: 24 Mar 11 - 06:12 PM

Will be in Banbury in a few weeks - I always miss these events!!!

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Mar 11 - 05:49 PM

Have tickets, will be there!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: bubblyrat
Date: 23 Mar 11 - 06:20 PM

Yes !! Just ask Karen !! She's friendly with everyone ( except me !!).

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Mar 11 - 05:39 PM

Such an excellent venue at Drayton Golf Club, VERY Folk friendly....

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 21 Mar 11 - 01:26 PM

Hi all

There are still some tickets left for the weekend. Please see our website www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk for a booking form or PM us with your address and we will send you one.

Please make cheques payable to Banbury Folk Association. Weekend tickets including camping are £15. Day tickets are also available - Friday £5, Saturday all day/eve £10 and Sunday £5.

Its shaping up to be another fun weekend with some truly excellent singing!

Hope to see you there! D&M

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 28 Feb 11 - 01:57 PM

Cheque and booking form are in the post! NB the booking form doesn't specify who cheques should be made out to, so mine says "Banbury Folk Association" - hope that's ok?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 11:56 AM

Banbury Website!

Really looking forward to this, always a great weekend!! Come & join us!!

Subject: Banbury Song & Ale 2011
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 09:12 AM

Banbury's 4th Song & Ale Weekend - 8th - 10th April 2011

The Song & Ale weekend is a fund-raising event for Banbury Folk Festival in October and is held at Drayton Leisure Golf Centre. There will be a Real Ale Bar and other drinks, including hot drinks, available all weekend. Food will be on sale. We will be providing snacks during the day and a hot meal menu in the evening with two choices and a veggie option – these are home cooked and have proved very popular at previous Song & Ale events. (All profits from our food sales go towards the main festival in October) The Golf Centre also sells rolls and breakfast paninis.

Camping consists of a grass area with a water point for campervans, caravans and tents. The toilets in the clubhouse are available overnight. There is also some hardstanding for heavier vehicles.

The format of the weekend is in the form of informal sing-arounds and music sessions interspersed with surprise guests. There will also be workshops. There will be fund-raising activities including a sweepstake on the Grand National. Of course you will be able to buy Day tickets if you can't make the whole weekend! We would love to see you!

Send us a PM with your address and we will send you a booking form.

D&M