Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012

Subject: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 03 Nov 11 - 02:57 PM

Hello everyone, early bird tickets for the 2012 festival are available now. Click here Don't forget to book early as some people missed out last year when we sold out a fortnight before the festival.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 03 Nov 11 - 02:58 PM

Ooops! Someone make me a blue clicky please!

Love Lynne

---------------- Your wish is my.... Mudelf---------------------

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Nov 11 - 04:13 PM

ere you go

Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012

Al

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 04 Nov 11 - 06:50 AM

Thanks Al

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 10 Nov 11 - 09:45 AM

What, no one interested??

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 10 Nov 11 - 09:54 AM

We will be coming, just sorting out the finances before getting our tickets. Wouldn't miss the best festival of the year!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 11 Nov 11 - 08:03 AM

Tickets make great Christmas presents. We keep bumping into people up here who say they are coming to next year's festival, some that haven't been before so it could be another sell out. Programme looks good so far. Poster available on website along with guests booked to date.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 29 Nov 11 - 03:57 AM

Please see website for up to date list of artists etc. Lots going on including a performance of the Navvy's Wife by John Ryan on Sunday evening and the storytelling might well be on a canal boat rather than a walk. I am now a bit remote from the organisers but I have been asked to keep you informed of progress from time to time so I am sure you will hear from me soon.Moira Furnace Folk Festival

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cats
Date: 29 Nov 11 - 07:06 AM

looking forward to it. Have found some wonderful canal stories...

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: DG&D Dave
Date: 29 Nov 11 - 09:30 AM

We'll be there. I'll. Book early this time.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 03:48 AM

Artists include: Steve Tilston, Mick Ryan and Paul Downes, Bram Taylor, Lucy Ward, John Richards Band, Menieres des Bohemiens and Keith Christmas. Lots of others have been booked including my son, Steve Jackson (got to plug it, he's really good, but then I am biased!)Hissyfit, David Swann and lots more that I can't remember off the top of my head. See website for more details.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 04:12 AM

Lynne

Is your website having trouble.

I wanted to apply to be a steward but couldnt get at your site.

Dave

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave Earl
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 04:20 AM

Whoops that Guest was me not properly logged in.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 04:41 AM

http://www.festivalsforall.com/festival/the-moira-furnace-folk-festival-2012

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 04:42 AM

Yep, that link works!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 05:09 AM

Yes it does work but it doesn't take you the festivals own site does it?

dave

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 05:39 AM

You do better!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 05:44 AM

The festival's site is down--looks like someone forgot to pay the bill! Thought it was up, but it was a cached page I got, on refresh I get the message:
This website has been suspended. Please contact support via http://www.webfusion-support.co.uk/.
Hope it gets fixed soon, was going to get our tickets today!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Acorn4
Date: 30 Nov 11 - 01:48 PM

I've just been in touch with the organisers who are aware of the problem with the website and will try to fix it ASAP.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 01 Dec 11 - 05:05 AM

Website up and running again. Apparently a technical glitch!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Sooz
Date: 03 Dec 11 - 08:16 AM

Mike and I have just watched Debbie Warren's duel with Ann Robinson on the Weakest Link. It was broadcast on 1st Dec and is available on BBC I-player so I won't let on what happened!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 16 Dec 11 - 01:03 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 06:55 AM

Hello everyone

Ignore the miserable cold weather and look forward to next summer. Don't forget Earlybird Festival tickets make great Christmas presents. See website for latest lineup, it changes regularly.Moira Furnace Folk Festival

Hope you all have a great Festive Season whatever your beliefs may be.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 05:27 AM

Happy New Year everyone. Don't forget Earlybird tickets are on sale until the end of May.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 06:51 AM

Lots of others have been booked including my son, Steve Jackson (got to plug it, he's really good, but then I am biased!)

Would that be 'Strummin' Steve' of Lincoln?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 10:12 AM

Not sure we'll be able to come this year *sniff*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 01:27 PM

Must be four or five years since we came up to Donisthorpe and did the rounds of some of the Lincolnshire clubs.

We're planning to come to the festival this year, looking forward to renewing some old acquaintances (Hi Lynne), and we'd like to make it a week long visit.

Could some kind person let me know what Folk Clubs (if any) will be operating through the second and third weeks of August, within about a twenty mile radius of Moira?

Don T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Acorn4
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 01:52 PM

Don,

Log yourself onto this before you come:-


Leicester Folk Diary



pm me nearer the time and I'll try to direct you to some clubs which you'll probably like.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 05 Jan 12 - 09:59 AM

Backwoodsman - think you are thinking of a different Strumming Steve. Steve has got some youtube footage from last year's festival. just put in Steve Jackson at Moira Furnace and it should bring up quite a few clips. Aa far as I am aware he hasn't played in the Lincoln Area. He's now located in Leeds.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: autoharpbob
Date: 05 Jan 12 - 05:03 PM

There are definitely two Steve Jacksons - both excellent, but of slightly different ages and styles.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 01 Feb 12 - 05:31 AM

Hello everyone. I've just been informed that ticket sales are steady so far and on-line booking is now available for MFFF 2012. See website for booking and information about the line-up so far.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 01 Feb 12 - 05:33 AM

Thought I'd done a blue clickie!http://www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk/

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 03 Feb 12 - 05:09 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 03 Feb 12 - 12:43 PM

Thanks Dave, I'll do that.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 06:44 AM

Tickets are selling faster than they did last year so don't forget to get your Earlybird tickets before the end of May.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Wheatman
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 01:04 PM

Our ticket order is on it's way. Gan Canny Brian

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 03:15 AM

It was decided a short time ago, but we're definitely coming!!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Splott Man
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 04:43 AM

Huzzah!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 05:45 AM

That's great news MGAS, wouldn't be the same without you!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 08:03 AM

Think the fact that two Folk Award Winners are on the bill is helping ticket sales. Don't miss out by leaving it to the last minute!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 12:33 PM

Thanks for the support WW & Mr Splott, really looking forward to it!

Will we be able to have that wonderful room upstairs at the pub for the MudGather?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave Earl
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 01:32 PM

Er dunno whether I going or not.

Think I applied through the website for stewarding but I have not heard anything from you.

Anybody able to tell me anything?

Dave

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 04:22 PM

Dave Earl, I will check with the person who deals with stewarding at the festival and get back to you ASAP.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave Earl
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 05:45 PM

Thanks M.Man

If whoever it is doesnt know me ask the person to check with MBSLynne who does know me as do a number of other people appearing in this thread.

Dave

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Brenda
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 06:25 AM

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Brenda
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 06:27 AM

I shall try this again shall I. Tom can also check with me about Dave but don't worry I'm on his stewards list and havn't heard anything yet either.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 07:21 AM

Tickets purchased. Now all I have to do is save up the money for fuel, food and drink (esp. drink).

S'easy.............. innit?

I'm really looking forward to my first visit.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 07:08 AM

As far as I'm aware the Railway will be available for sessions etc. as it was last year, as will the Woodman. I'm a bit remote from the organising committee as I am now living near York but I am in regular touch with them so I will pass on any queries if you want me to. I will nudge the stewarding organiser but I wouldn't worry too much if you haven't been contacted yet.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 07:24 AM

What a shame that this clashes with the White Horse festival at Grove...!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 02:56 PM

Dave Earl and Brenda are both on the list of stewards for the 2012 Moira furnace Folk Festival. The stewarding organiser has had a family bereavement which has, understandably. meant that he has had to give priority to his family. He assures me that he will contact Dave and Brenda in the next few weeks and any other people who have registered an interest in being a steward.

There are still opportunities for more stewards so if you are interested please go to the website www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk and complete the steward application form.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cats
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 03:09 PM

This year I will be taking the Story Walk along the canal and telling tales of the early days of the canals [might even regale you with how I actually helped dig out the Ashby canal when I lived up there]BUT the really excellent news is that I will be accompanied by Ned Clamp and Patti Smith who will be playing tunes and singing songs connected with the canals. Hopefully this will be a very different session and we welcome all of you to join us with your own stories, songs and tunes of the canals.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave Earl
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 04:17 PM

Thanks for sorting that out Monologue Man.

I cannow make my plans and book the the time off work

Dave

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 05:00 PM

Sounds fabulous Cats! I hope the Story walk won't clash with the MudGather!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 08:04 AM

Please can Cats tell me how long to allow for the story walk. This will help with the programming to avoid a clash with the MudGather.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 05:32 AM

I can confirm that the upstairs room at The Railway pub is available for the Mudgather on the Saturday afternoon of the festival and it will not clash with the story walk.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 07:16 AM

Fantastic!! Thank you very much Monologue Man!

At some point we'd like to know when the Mudgather is scheduled for. Really looking forward to it!
xx

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 08:28 AM

I have scheduled the Mudgather from 2.30 p.m. until 4.30 p.m. but the room will not be programmed again until 6 p.m. so you could carry on the Mudgather until 5.45 p.m. if you want to.

Please advise me if you want me to put 2.30 to 4.30 in the programme or a later finish time.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 05:26 AM

Monologue Man, many thanks for thinking about the MudGather times!

Could we possibly re-jig the times to 3.30pm-5.30pm (preferably) or 3pm-5pm on the Saturday, whichever works best for your programming? That way we won't miss too much of the afternoon concerts, hopefully!

We would make sure we were cleared up in time for your next programmed event in that lovely room.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 05:33 AM

Thanks for the response from My guru always said.

I will programme the Mudgather to 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., on the Saturady afternoon as requested.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 05:34 AM

Sorry, fingers slipped!! It should have read Saturday afternoon.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 07:01 AM

Chocolate?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 08:13 AM

Oh yes, very definitely chocolate!
Million dollar shortcake perhaps?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 12:00 PM

The festival are still looking for more stewards so if you want a weekend ticket and camping in exchange for a few hours work each day then go to the festival website and complete a steward's application form. www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 19 Apr 12 - 10:03 AM

The festival is still looking for more stallholders to book pitches for the 2012 Moira Furnace Folk Festival.

If you are interested then complete the booking form on the festival website www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 06:58 AM

Looks like we've got a very nearly full workshop programme. Song writing,songs for young people,guitar,two harmony singing workshops, spoons and bodhran. Bram Taylor will be running a big jam session on Saturday morning and there will be a canal side story walk with music and song. We've got a couple of presentation style workshops, one on poaching illustrated with songs and another on the monologue so there should be something for everyone. And before you start that lot you can prepare yourself for the day with a bit of tai chi.And all this before you settle down for the concerts!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 12:33 PM

Hmm..3.30 to 5.30 for the Mudgather leaves me with an hour and a half with no sing session. Can I shove another Loft Session in between the shanties and the Mudgather?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 04:14 PM

Go for it Lynne, warm their voices up *grin*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 05:06 AM

Oh, and we've just booked a mini melodeon workshop, instruments provided. Suitable for anyone aged 8 - 108. You can learn to play a couple of tunes in an hour.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 May 12 - 02:52 PM

Do we know what time Mick Ryan will be performing 'The Navvy's Wife' on the Sunday? I was just sorting a ticket but we'll be setting off home early afternoon as we've a long journey home. May miss it *sigh*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 May 12 - 02:46 AM

It's in the evening Hils, though not sure what time but I think it will be after you've left unless you stay another night?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 02 May 12 - 06:34 AM

The performance of The Navvy's Wife is scheduled to start at 7.30 p.m on the Sunday evening of the festival. There is no problem with people staying on the campsite on the Sunday evening as it is open until 12 noon on the Monday.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 May 12 - 07:40 AM

Alas we'll have to miss it then. It's very difficult for me to get Mondays off work *sigh* Many thanks for the info!!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 17 May 12 - 06:23 AM

If you are planning to come to this year's Moira Furnace Folk Festival then save money by purchasing an Early Bird ticket.

The prices for adult tickets go up by £5 from 1st June 2012.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 29 May 12 - 02:19 PM

Ticket sales are in advance of last year so if you intend coming then buy them before it is too late.

You will save £5 for each adult weekend ticket if you buy them in May as prices go up on June 1st.

If you want to be added to the mailing list then send your name to [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 11:35 AM

Festival T shirts and sweatshirts can now be ordered for collection at the festival.

Details on the festival website www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 10:30 AM

Like the new t-shirt logo and plenty of choice of colour.


Only 7 weeks to go!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cathie
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 10:46 AM

Booked!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 15 Jul 12 - 02:20 PM

Still around 60 weekend tickets available but book soon to avoid disappointment.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 07:53 AM

The list of which artists are performing on which day at the festival can be found on the website.

www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Click on 'Festival line' up on the home page and then when you get to this page click on the orange 'Festival line up' box on the right to get the information you want.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 08:45 AM

Festival website link

Can't wait!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 28 Jul 12 - 12:39 PM

if you are planning to come to Moira Furnace Folk Festival and have not yet bought your tickets then do so as soon as possible before we sell out.

There are only 50 weekend tickets left at the bargain price of £30.

Line up is on the website www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 01:27 PM

Might have persuaded one or two people this weekend up north that it is the sort of festival they would like. Passed out the last of my fliers around the pub session yesterday and got a few enquiries this morning! Hope all the planning is going well and no-one is getting too stressed out! Only 18 days to go! Looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Mo the caller
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 07:49 AM

Nowhere on this thread does it give the date.

Yes I know I could click the link.
I did and found Aug 17 - 19. So it clashes with Whitby.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 04 Aug 12 - 09:01 AM

Well, me and Mrs G along with son, daughter-in-law and 2 mini-gnomes are coming. Son and D-I-L are not big folkies so we only bought 2 weekend tickets as I know they will attend the saturday night ceilidh while we grandson-sit. Aside from that I have bought 2 tickets for the Sunday 'Navvies Wife' concert, which I am really looking forward too and we have 2 camping permits so we are not all in the same tent! (Ok - Only 3 nights but someone would end up killing someone else...:-) ) I know Son and D-I-L have a couple of plans to go to other places and my sister lives close by so we weill visit her as well so I know we will probably have too much to do!

Can anyone recommend the 'musts' and, if possible, which sessions etc. don't require tickets as well? Things for mini-people to do would be good too - One is 3 years old and the other 19 months so I know someone will have to stay with them.

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 11:31 AM

Hi Mo

Right from the start this festival has clashed with the start of Whitby week. Its impossible to organise anything in the summer that doesn't clash with something else! Its not done the attendance figures at Moira any harm as more and more people seem to want to come every year. Quite a few do Moira Furnace and then travel up to Whitby on the Monday to catch the rest of the week, and several of us will be doing just that again this year! Cheers. Olga

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 05:08 PM

Oh, I am so looking forward to this!!!

Anyone else having thoughts of chocolate?

DtG, the MudGather is a MUST, please drop in!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 05:23 PM

I'm probably the only non-lover of chocolate at the mudgather, but I am also ready. (Actually so eager I thought this morning it was next weekend!)

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 06:06 PM

Self and Poetry Bird will be staying at Holly Farm at Ashby Magna and visiting some folk clubs from 11th to 16th, and then travelling on to Moira.

Our first visit and we can't wait.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:45 PM

I'll try me bestest MGAS - I guess it missed it some while up the thread? Can you tell me where and when this prestigious event is?

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:56 PM

In response to Dave the Gnome there are art and craft activities for young children each morning and circus skills each afternoon.

There are sessions and singarounds in The Railway and The Woodman at no charge. dance displays in the Courtyard and outside the two pubs are also free.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 03:00 PM

DtG and all Catters:

Mudgather is in the lovely upstairs room at the Railway PH in town, on the Saturday from 3.30 - 5.30pm. I think.....

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: DG&D Dave
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 04:29 PM

I quite like chocolate, but my lover loves chocolate. So we'll be there.
"When long shadows fall and dwarf the trees at evening..."

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 12:14 PM

Thanks All - Much appreciated. See you there - I'm looking forward to it :-)

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 04:06 PM

Just managed to book the Monday off work so we might be able to stay over *hurrah*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 05:32 AM

Tickets are still available for The Navvy's Wife on Sunday evening.

See the festival website for details. www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 05:56 AM

Moira Furnace Folk Festival website link

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 05:58 AM

Thanks for info about 'Navvies Wife' tickets MM!

Alas, have already got Festival tickets sorted out, does that mean I couldn't get the discounted rate??

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 05:38 AM

refresh!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 02:59 AM

You will still be able to get the discounted rate as you have festival weekend tickets already.

I will inform the treasurer that you require two discounted Navvy's Wife tickets when you book in.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 03:53 AM

This year we are camping for the first time (we were going to last year but, having just moved house and being in the middle of a total renovation project, we decided to do a B&B). Does anyone have suggestions about where on the camping field is better, or parts to avoid? Is there a "mudcat corner" or anything like that?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 06:17 AM

MM, very kind of you to answer my question, I was confused, that's easily done these days *sigh*

WW: Anywhere on the campsite will be good, everyone at Moira is lovely!

Quick question though, is there a 'quiet' area this year? I recall that we disturbed some youngsters a couple of years ago.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 11:37 AM

All tickets, including day tickets, for Moira Furnace Folk Festival have now been sold.

To overcome the problem of noise disturbing other campers we have put a small marquee on the campsite for use by singers and musicians who want to play late into the night. So if you want to be quiet then camp well away from this marquee!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Aug 12 - 05:30 PM

Thanks MM, nicely organised *grin*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 04:47 AM

Only a couple of days and we'll be there *hurrah*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Acorn4
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 05:24 AM

We've been asked to do a sing/play session in the bar of the Railway from 12.00 on Sat - so if you want a warm up for the mudgather at 3.30 pop along.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 06:50 AM

Sounds good Dave!

Anyone else thinking about chocolate?

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cats
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 01:21 PM

Everyone welcome to the Story / song walk. This year the theme is canals so bring your stories / songs / music about canals. Meet by the bridge at 10.30. REALLY pleased to have Ned Clamp and Patti Smith with me this year.
Patti's spoons workshop is a MUST

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Cats
Date: 16 Aug 12 - 09:32 AM

It's tomorrow!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Aug 12 - 12:32 PM

Not had a full weekend festival for ages so I'm really looking forward now. Plus having time with grandsons at their events will be fun. Hope to arrive by 3pm tomorrow,

Now then - Any last minute guidance for
a) Where to pitch the tent (Twigged not to near the late night marquee but may need the loos closish - but not within smelling range :-) - coz of mini-people.)
b) What ticket events are a must.
c) Anything else anyone would care to share :-)

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Splott Man
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 03:41 AM

Wel, I think the Canal Walk is a must.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 03:49 AM

Shanty session and Big Sing in "The Loft" are also a must!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Aug 12 - 04:50 AM

So is the MudGather!!!!

It's today *grin* Frantically packing - or is that packing frantically?

Safe journeys everyone, see you there!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Splott Man
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 03:48 AM

Thank you to all concerned. What a wonderful festival it is; great setting with well organised stewards, good beer at a reasonable price, and a comfortable campsite (no mud or steep slopes!).

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 08:51 AM

Agree totally, Splott Man! Has to be one of the best, if not THE best festival out there. Certainly it is the one we book as soon as possible. Next years already looks like it is shaping up as another great weekend.

Even packing up the tent in the rain this morning didn't put a damper on it--though I might revise that a bit once I get the darn thing out again to dry it off!

Oh, and thanks MGAS for the mudgather. Shame it was a little sparse this year, but some wonderful songs nonetheless.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Green Man
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 09:09 AM

I had a lively weekend, but need the contact info for the CD stall, so if anyone knows their phone details or address it would be greatly appreciated.

GM

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Wheatman
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 10:45 AM

The Kells had a great time,a small but perfectly formed event. We like the small events now and the drive back this morning was a dream . A little one as good as Moira,in the spring,in East Anglia would be brilliant. Well done all involved, we know how hard it can be. Gan Canny Brian, Christine and Timo (the cat).

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Acorn4
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 12:35 PM

Green Man - I've just emailed Colin Grantham your query as he says he'll post the details up on here ASAP.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 01:16 PM

We missed the rain, having made a snap decision to leave yesterday afternoon when our gas cylinder spluttered to a halt. It seemed sensible at the time, and more so when the trip home at a steady sixty took just 2hrs 30mins (almost unheard of down M1/M25).

Thanks to everybody for the wonderful experience of our first Moira.

Great to see old friends, Lynne Tann Watson, Hilary and Dave and Julia, along with many others.

We thoroughly enjoyed a musical, if small, Mudgather, and the singaround on Saturday at the Railway.

Special thanks to the unfailingly cheerful and caring stewards, who were such a pleasant part of a first class festival.

See you all next year for sure!

Don & Winnie T.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 02:12 PM

Don, that was an even better decision seeing as how the M25 was seriously backed up today (1.5 hour delays)! Fortunately, we didn't have to go that far and the M1 to Luton/Dunstable was fine and fast.

Really enjoyed both of your contributions to the singaround, mudgather, and yours at Dave's workshop.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: OlgaJ
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 03:14 PM

I still don't know who most of you are but the comments say it all. Sorry if the mudgather was a bit sparse but for a small event there was so much to see and do! Really pleased the session on Sunday night in the bar in the Railway went well. We genuinely intended to come but we had a massive family and friends barbecue and after the walking up and down site all weekend we chickened out and did a session in the beer tent which turned out to be really good (lots of silly stuff towards the end)Thanks to everyone who contributed in whatever way. It takes every one of you to make an event like this so good. Looking forward to next year already.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 04:41 PM

What a fabulous weekend, a huge thankyou to all the good people who have given us another successful and very special Festival with an excellent lineup!

I was very impressed with all the organisation and the fantastic work of the volunteers. Especially so to the guys looking after the campsite on Friday afternoon who knew exactly who I was an where a space had been saved for us after our long journey from Surrey - fantastic!!!

I'll post the 'name & shame' Mudgather Register when I have more time tomorrow, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it. There may not have been many of us, but we made a good noise & had lots of chocolate!

I must confess that I didn't leave my feedback form so is there an address I can post it to? And for those who didn't pick up a feedback form, could one be printed from the website?

Hope everyone got home safely!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,AEOLA
Date: 20 Aug 12 - 06:14 PM

My first time at Moira and all I can say is it was brilliant. The weather probably helped but the atmosphere was buzzing with happy people. The site is beautiful, everything seemed to run smoothly thanks to the organisation and stewards. The performers all seemed to enjoy themslves. I'll be back!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 21 Aug 12 - 08:07 AM

Please send any feedback about the festival to [e-mail]

I will make sure that any comments are added to the completed review forms and considered at the festival review meeting in Spetember.

We will post responses to the comments on the website so you know that we have listened.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Cllr
Date: 21 Aug 12 - 11:53 AM

I had a lovely time
It really is a special festival

Cllr

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Aug 12 - 01:03 PM

Seconded, thirded and fouthded to all above. We let Son and Daughter I-L have the wristbands, seeing as we were grandson sitting a lot, but still enjoyed the atmosphere, site, music, beer tent and averyting that went on. Lovely little site and very well self-contained. I shall certainly consider going again and recommend it to friends as well.

Thaks for all everyone.

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 08:40 AM

Still feeling good after this wonderful festival, despite being at work for 2 days. Moira truly is a magical weekend!

Just got a few moments to myself, so here's the Mudather Register:

Windhover Weaver
Wheatman
Mr & Mrs Scarecrow
Guests, Mr & Mrs Paley
Guests, Ann & Barrie
Dave the Gnome
Shorty Brenda
DG&DDave & Fiona
Don(Wyziwyg)T
Poetry Bird
Wild Flying Dove
Richard Atkins
my guru always said

Apologies recieved from:
MoorleyMan
Sooz

Also at Fest:
Monologue Man
OlgaJ
MBSLynne
El_punkoid_nouveau
Shady Lady
Miskin Man
Eyelander
Splott Man
Dame Patti Smith EPNS
Frog & Frogette & Max
Pistachio
Cats
Moses
Singing Referee
Aeola
Cllr
Acorn4 & Julia
Torch & Battery
Green Man
Dave Earl

Didn't spot Cathie, who else did I miss??

Looking forward to next year already, I'm definitely going *grin*

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Seaking at Sea
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 08:46 AM

Still frustrated I couldn't make it this year but sounds like you all had a great time. Hopefully will make it next year.

Chris

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 08:51 AM

I have spoken to the person who is responsible for booking the stalls and she assures me that she is already responding to the request for contact information for the CD stall from Green Man.

Please direct any further comments or requests to [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 22 Aug 12 - 10:52 AM

Marquee, PA and lighting, stages, toilets and the circus skills workshop as well as many artists booked for the 2013 Moira Furnace Folk Festival which takes place from 16th August to 18th August 2013.

Please keep looking at the website for additions to the line up and book early (from November 1st) to save money and ensure that you get a ticket as wee sold out again this year.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: MBSLynne
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 07:58 AM

Had another great weekend.

The Loft seemed a bit more sparsely populated than previously, possibly due to there being so many things to do. If anyone wants to post suggestions or feedback on the Loft programme specifically I would be happy to hear it. Thanks

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,RB-1
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 06:35 PM

Too bad we had too leave early on the Saturday, right after playing our set with Bram Taylor. We had a boat to catch.
But what a great time we had!
The weekend before we played at Saltburn Folk Festival.
Since we've got ourselves some tentative bookings next July, we're not sure we can make it next year (We can't stay in England all summer :-( )

Bruno

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Monologue Man
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:23 AM

Due to demand we have extended the closing date for ordering Moira Furnace Folk Festival T shirts to 30th September 2012.

To order go to the website www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk and click on the T shirt advert on the home page.

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: GUEST,Sooz without cookie
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:30 AM

We had a great weekend but were so busy, we only managed one visit to the loft and didn't make the Mudgather so we didn't get to put names to faces. See you all next year!!

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012
From: Pistachio
Date: 28 Aug 12 - 11:44 AM

Guilty as charged M'Lady - I failed to attend the Mudgather ..... I offer humble apologies. I did not venture off the site (bar the shower block) .... what a lovely setting and excellent beers (and Red wine) :)) and food - and Port Hilary(?!). I'll be back (with La Kelly next time) and David will be keen to return too!?
Hx

Subject: RE: Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2014
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 10:09 AM