Yorkshire Gathering May 2012

Subject: Yorkshire 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 02:56 PM

Decided to start a new thread. Date is 18th May 2012 at the same venue as last year. Hopefully a few more will come this year and stay into Sunday. We have to move out of the function room for a couple of hours for Sunday lunches but will have a party tent available during that time and can go back into the big room for the rest of the day. Here is a link to Last years thread

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 05:44 PM

Since this is a new thread, how about putting all the details near the top, for those who may be interested but didn't go last year?

It's good setting for a gathering- and good people going to be there!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Nick
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 05:56 PM

Is it in Filey?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 07:08 PM

The pub is the White Horse Old Sharlston WF4 1EP and date is 18th May

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Suegorgeous
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 08:09 PM

You don't even say what kind of event this is.... not helpful for those not in the know.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 09:29 PM

Its a weekend of Music and Booze and VERY good company Sue. A Tent or similar Sleeping facility is desirable though .

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 08 Feb 12 - 02:39 AM

Its a weekend of Music and Booze and ……

Not exactly too descriptive there, Leadfingers.


This was the description of last year's do, according to Mrs Duck prior to the event:

The weekend is the 13th May at The White Horse Inn Sharlston Nr Wakefield.
There is camping available on an adjacent field at £4 for caravans and £2 for tents per night.
It is not an exclusively Mudcat weekend so any folkie friends are very welcome.
We have use of the function room and possibly a party tent all weekend and I have promised we will all drink lots of beer. The pub does excellent food and I would recommend booking a Sunday lunch. I am proposing a communal style meal on the Saturday evening with something like chilli and veggie curry with rice.
There will be song and music sessions and sometimes a mix and chocolate.


I'd say that that was pretty much the way that things turned out – and with the "VERY good company" that Leadfingers mentions.


DC

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: theleveller
Date: 08 Feb 12 - 03:27 AM

What are we talking about here - a psychic folk event? I'll get me crystal ball.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Folk gathering 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Feb 12 - 12:19 PM

I don't know how to change the thread title.
Basically the details are very similar to last year.

The weekend is the 18th May 2012 at The White Horse Inn Sharlston Nr Wakefield.
There is camping available on an adjacent field at £4 for caravans and £2 for tents per night.
It is not an exclusively Mudcat weekend so any folkie friends are very welcome.
We have use of the function room and possibly a party tent all weekend and I have promised we will all drink lots of beer. The pub does excellent food and I would recommend booking a Sunday lunch. I am proposing a communal style meal on the Saturday evening with something like chilli and veggie curry with rice.
There will be song and music sessions and sometimes a mix and chocolate.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: foggers
Date: 08 Feb 12 - 07:29 PM

It was brilliant last year and I am pretty sure we will be there again unless disaster or stardom strikes...

The pub is great with good food and well kept beer. The field for camping is next to pub with use of pub facilities. The Ducks and Ducklings did a super job all round. The magic duck-wand was wielded as a means of turn taking in the sessions and the company was indeed excellent. I want to remember my video camera this year, in the hope of immortalising Geoff's rendition of Duelling Banjos!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Mar 12 - 01:07 PM

Refreshing this to see if we have any more takers.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 08 Mar 12 - 01:22 PM

Sadly I won't be able to make it - I'll be at a music camp in Spain, so that's OK!

Ray

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 08 Mar 12 - 01:37 PM

I'm hoping to be there, but won't need accommodation (will drive back & forth). Will post when I know for sure...

Subject: : Yorkshire 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Mar 12 - 07:07 PM

I will have spare tent space , IF any one wants to chance my snoring ! Priority will be given to nubile Wenchlets ! If Lord Bath
can get away with it , why not me ?      LOL

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 12:11 PM

Is it time to start a new thread again yet?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: kendall
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 12:25 PM

I'd love to be there but we will be boating on the river Ely with Gordon Bok and Carol Rohl.

Had a great time there a few years ago.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 01:26 PM

I posted on the on the end of last year's thread when it was updated in January but, just in case it gets missed, I'll re-post what I said there:

I'll be there. Hope it's as good as last year but I would like to see it extend a bit further into Sunday afternoon this time.

I will probably stay over until Monday morning if anyone else is around.


DC

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 04:18 AM

With a bit of luck I will be there on one day, not sure which one yet.

Dennis

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:51 PM

Are there any gnomes out there who can change the thread title?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: foggers
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 06:05 PM

But Ray, I am all geared up for my annual banjo lesson from you! We are definitely coming and are trying to coax some friends along too.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 04:13 PM

We need as many friends as possible :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 07:07 PM

Bump.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 11:20 AM

Jane, send Joe Offer a PM asking for the new title and he'll do it for you.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 03:48 PM

Thanks Noreen

Subject: RE: Yorkshire 2012
From: GUEST,Zany Mouse who can't log in anymore
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 05:16 PM

Sorry, LF but Lord Bath has status and money. I think it's the only way he gets his "wifelets".

Jane, Mick and I are trying to get the weekend clear. Will know nearer the time.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Mar 12 - 02:23 PM

Be great to see you. Please do pass on the info to any folk friendly friends and let's try to swell the numbers this year :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Mar 12 - 08:49 PM

Thats a Shame - Got paid work down here on the 19th !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 24 Mar 12 - 02:08 PM

I am trying to keep this near the top as at present we seem to be very low on numbers and if I don't get a few more names on the list I will have to make a decision as to whether it will happen. I will have to let the landlady know fairly soon in case she gets the chance of a paid booking and turns it down.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 24 Mar 12 - 08:06 PM

It was such a good event last year it would be a shame if it did not get off the ground this year.
Please please commit yourselves, the standard was great last year , well worth the journey.
Must admit mine is just a few miles, but Ib will defiantly be there.

Dennis

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Tig
Date: 25 Mar 12 - 06:30 PM

We'll try and get there for more of it this year Jane, honest :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 05:41 AM

I would totally endorse Dennis' posting above. Lovely pub, great atmosphere and some outstanding singing. Makes me almost wish I wasn't in Greece that weekend!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: GUEST,Jon Heslop
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 08:36 AM

Just picked up on this. We'd love to attend as we're on our way up to York the following week.We can leave here (Cornwall) on Friday instead of Monday and have a fun break on the way.
Cheers, Jon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 05:06 PM

Jane I shall see if I can pass it round the SY folks network.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 10:22 PM

Its a shame I wont be there this year - Last year WAS a great weekend
but Paid Work has to take precedence I'm afraid !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 01:58 PM

Great Jon! Yes please everyone pass the word.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: GUEST, Jim Hancock
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 04:42 AM

Please feel free to add your event to the Yorkshire Folk Arts Festival listings at http://www.yorkshire-folk-arts.com Just follow the links to the directory / festivals and fill in the online form. It's free and with around 50,000 hits a year it may well be useful in spreading the word.

All the best

Jim Hancock

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 06:16 AM

Was considering going Holmfirth but just found camping's more expensive than anticipated.

Therefore it's a definite maybe we'll be coming yours instead

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 03:44 PM

It's in the diary and we're looking forward to it. I think we will only be there for the Saturday as our camper is needing attention at the moment, but you never know what might happen between now and the Gathering.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 10:13 AM

Is the party tent a definite?

If not, can the pub accommodate more than one sesh, depending on numbers?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Morticia
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 10:27 AM

Sadly Brian is having one or two little problems at the moment and we have no idea how long it will take to fix or if it can be fixed so we can't sign up to anything currently.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 11:31 AM

Are you referring to the partly tent?

If so, shall I bring one?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 06:22 AM

Brian is their campervan. We own a double size gazebo that we have used before as a party tent and plan to put it up next to the function room. The main pub isn't really suitable for a session but we have use of the function room all weekend apart from a couple of hours Sunday lunchtime when they serve meals in there. If you have a tent Mr Happy it could prove very useful as another session area especially if, as I hope, we get more numbers. The function room is a good size and last year we ended up with a mixed session and in the end didn't put the tent up (very high winds didn't help).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Apr 12 - 11:17 AM

Ah, high winds, yes I remember me big frame tent sailing off like a giant kite at the previous Yorkshire gathering I came to years back.

it landed roof down on the only tiny bit of barbedwire in the field & ripped a big hole in it.

Luckily had me little spare dome tent as well.

That was the pub with the al fresco flush lav!! Tee-hee

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 09 Apr 12 - 05:50 PM

Bump up again. Any more takers?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Apr 12 - 04:25 AM

Mrs D,

I passed around lots of your flyers at our Anglesey gathering last w/end & plenty interest generated, so hopefully there'll be more coming yours from all over.

As it stands, the Chester contingent will be definitely meself & Mrs Happy[Mie] & probably the Gloom Band [2 - 4 others].

I'm photocopying b&w versions of the flyer for further publicity around our local seshes & do's so you should be assured of decent numbers of diverse instrumentalists & singers.

Will there be a possibility for campers to stay over until the Monday?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Apr 12 - 07:56 AM

Will there be a possibility for campers to stay over until the Monday?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 05:46 AM

No answer, was the stern reply?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 07:33 AM

Sorry thought I did. Yes no problem staying Sunday night.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 07:57 AM

Excrement!! Excellent!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 08:09 AM

Should be about 6 of us coming, will there be space?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 12:31 PM

Plenty of space for camping. At least one caravan club hold occasional meets there.
The following link should find it on Google Maps -
White Horse, Sharlston.

The field to the right of the pub is where vans and tents go - entry via the pub car park.

Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 03:08 PM

Hi jane and Geoff,

Just had a thought ... I am now permanently in a wheelchair. Is that OK? are there loads of steps?

R

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 03:42 PM

The function room at the side of the pub, where we will be based, is level entry. Front door of pub has a couple of steps, but I think the side door is level access.
I will check with Maddie.
Quack!
Geoff

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Jenny S
Date: 16 Apr 12 - 10:01 AM

We may be able to make this - is it confirmed yet?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 Apr 12 - 03:32 PM

Yes its definitely happening. Numbers are creeping up and quite a few interested but not confirmed yet. I think we currently have a few more than last year and hopefully quite a few more by the time we start the weekend :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 05:41 AM

Thanks Geoff.

R
xxx

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 03:47 PM

I meant that some people hadn't confirmed; the event is definitely on (realised my previous post could have been misread).

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 17 Apr 12 - 06:58 PM

That is indeed good news.
See you, Mr Duck and I hope the Duckings at the gathering
Dennis

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Apr 12 - 04:06 AM

Duckings??

Is that one've the workshops?

Here's suggestions for more:

Witch burning, Scold's bridle

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Apr 12 - 10:24 AM

Any more for any more?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 10:06 AM

Only three weeks to go folks. Good weather booked :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 11:20 AM

I always new you were a very influential woman Mrs Duck!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Carol
Date: 02 May 12 - 04:16 PM

Yes Jane, glad about the weather

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 02 May 12 - 09:44 PM

Bloody Shame I have TWO paid Gigs on the Saturday Midday and evening
so its not viable to charge up (200 miles ) just for Sunday ! Have a BLOODY good time ! And thats an ORDER !!!!h

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 May 12 - 01:06 PM

We'll do our best, Terry :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 May 12 - 01:06 PM

Had a good time at the pub this weekend and they are looking forward to us again this year. Please spread the word to any folk friendly friends mudcatters or non mudcatters all welcome. If everyone who has expressed an interest turns up we should be about 30 - 40 but there is plenty of room for more.
There will be cooked breakfasts available both mornings. Last year we all had a communal chilli on the Saturday. If you think that would be a good idea again? The pub does great food so please support them by eating and drinking loads :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 08 May 12 - 02:35 PM

Hi Jane- I thought the communal chilli on the Sat night was great last year, though I remember at least a few peeps had not realised this was on, so they had eaten in the main pub earlier. So if you need an idea of numbers I count as four ( not cos I eat enough chilli for four, but because I think my OH and our friends who are coming agin this year will probably think the same!)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 09 May 12 - 03:24 AM

Count me in. I count as one (not cos I couldn't eat enough chilli for four, but I have to maintain my sylph-like figure ………… stop laughing!).

DC

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 09 May 12 - 01:24 PM

No one's laughing Doug; we know how many zillions of calories are burned in playing the banjo. Serious business....

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Carol
Date: 10 May 12 - 12:19 PM

I think I could do with acquiring a banjo!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 10 May 12 - 02:22 PM

Wish you'd said so earlier Carol; I just sold 2 on Ebay! I can let you have a go on mine, in order to build your appetite for chilli!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 10 May 12 - 05:31 PM

After chatting to Mick we decided not to have the chilli but thanks for organising it.

Does the pub do B&B?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: GUEST,Alan Jones
Date: 11 May 12 - 08:16 AM

Sounds like a good weekend, I will try to get over there with my fiddle for the afternoon sessions.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 May 12 - 12:26 PM

What's the condition of the camp field, waterlogged or well drained, are we likely get stuck?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 May 12 - 04:05 PM

Pretty good. Slightly higher than the road so drains well. Pub doesn't do B&B although there is a fairly good motel style place not too far.Redbeck Motel

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 May 12 - 05:57 PM

Thanks, Jane. The motel looks OK, how far is it from the gathering?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Carol
Date: 11 May 12 - 06:42 PM

According to Google it's 2.3 miles Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 12 - 06:34 PM

Drove past it today and would say it's less than that.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 13 May 12 - 05:19 PM

I believe the 496 Wakefield/Doncaster bus runs both ways hourly(but not on the hour) between the motel&Sharleston lane end approx 5 stops

Gerry

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 May 12 - 02:19 PM

Probably right Gerry. Can always arrange to come and collect you before we start drinking and cabs are readily available later.
Chilli has been ordered and the pub will also do cooked breakfasts if there are enough takers.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 14 May 12 - 04:34 PM

Redbeck Cafe/motel to White Horse Pub actually clocks in as 1.7 or 1.8 miles (2 alternative routes) on Google Maps.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 May 12 - 03:09 PM

Still not too late to get involved with this or to invite friends :-)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 15 May 12 - 05:26 PM

I am still trying to get our dog sitter sorted out but if possible we will stay over. I don't drink so there will be 2 spare seats.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: GUEST,Tig
Date: 15 May 12 - 06:46 PM

All being well we'll be coming over on the Saturday and stay overnight.
Best count me in for chilli.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 15 May 12 - 07:03 PM

Only THREE more sleeps!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 May 12 - 07:20 PM

I hope its warmer at the weekend than it has been here today ! AND for us - We are Outdoors on Saturday Midday !! I KNOW you will have a good weekend , any way !

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 May 12 - 10:30 AM

Only two now foggers :) Going to get the double gazebo out of storage and hope it is still fit to use :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 16 May 12 - 01:27 PM

Same here Mrs Duck. Just sorting out the camping kit from storage; and start tuning the 258 instruments I will be bringing with me!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 17 May 12 - 06:50 AM

Foggers - Don't START with the banjo - if you do, you'll still have 257 instruments to tune once you get here...
Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 May 12 - 02:17 PM

Party tent - check(well stripe but you get the picture), Caravan, awning, sun crea (ever hopeful), umbrella (ok realistic) setting off shortly to pub to put our stuff in the field as I need to take the towing car to work tomorrow. See you all tomorrow!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 May 12 - 05:40 PM

Just had a phonecall from a chap called Zac who had heard about our weekend from his daughter who lives close to pub and so is coming up from Portsmouth. I have a good feeling about this weekend.
Just dropped off the caravan and can confirm field is dry but luckily pub is not :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 17 May 12 - 05:55 PM

Geoff; definition of perfect pitch for a banjo is when you lob it into a skip without hitting the sides.

Jane; Dry field, moist pub = right way round.

Only one more sleep to go!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Carol
Date: 17 May 12 - 05:59 PM

Yipee

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 17 May 12 - 10:48 PM

Haven't been checking Mudcat for the last month or two, but thought I'd better have a look at this thread...

Am planning to attend on Saturday -- do you think there'll be much singing going on before noon-ish?

Lookin' forward to seein' y'all again!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 18 May 12 - 04:56 AM

YY; not sure when the session will start on Sat but think your assumption may be correct. I am at work today so I for one will need a bit of a lie-in on Sat morning!

Will be great to sing with you again!

Jane

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Carol
Date: 18 May 12 - 05:17 AM

How about 'someone says' we start at noon on the Sat? Packing at moment!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 May 12 - 06:18 AM

My advance party shoukd be there around 4ish today, but me & 'er indoors won't be able to get on the road 'til around 5ish, so will prob get there in the dark tonight.

See y'all later!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 18 May 12 - 12:13 PM

We will start noon Saturday! :)

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 18 May 12 - 06:07 PM

Ta, Mrs D!
BTW, is there going to be an auction?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 May 12 - 06:40 PM

100 - And we expect piccies and things

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 20 May 12 - 06:02 AM

Had a brilliant day on Saturday, thanks to the Ducks and all present. What a good song by a duckling and she serves a good pint as well. Thanks for making me feel comfortable.
Good musicians including violins, squeeze box, auto harp, bongos and even the banjos were great. Can't make Sunday, work to catch up on, see you all next year and some before I hope.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 20 May 12 - 04:13 PM

WE had an excellent weekend. A good turnout of friendly and talented people.
When we departed at around six this evening, there were a handful remaining another night before moving on elsewhere.
Thanks to all who attended, even if it was only for a short while.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 May 12 - 04:20 PM

What he said - in spades.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: foggers
Date: 20 May 12 - 04:30 PM

Ready for an early night after a superb weekend; many thanks to the duck tribe for making it all happen. Thanks to everyone who made it such a relaxed, inclusive and friendly gathering. It was great to meet peeps I've known by their Mudcat presence only, and other folks who ain't on here.

It's been brilliant.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 20 May 12 - 06:28 PM

And a big Thank You to Maddie for keeping the beer flowing through to the function room.
Quack!
Geoff the Dad.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 20 May 12 - 08:56 PM

Many thanks to the Ducks (especially Maddie!) for another excellent gathering. I went up for the Saturday and had a great time; heard some brilliant songs & tunes, and met and/or saw again some lovely folks.

Good music, good people and (I assume, as I'm not a beer fan myself) good beer... what more could you wish for?

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 21 May 12 - 07:15 AM

Echoing YY's praise of the Duck family, thanks so much to all of you, Mr Happy & the Gloom Band had a super time + a great chance to meet many kindred spirits - Cheers & looking forward to next one!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 21 May 12 - 11:04 AM

Again, thanks to the Ducks for organizing this. Sorry we could only make Saturday night, but we had a great time there.

Mick and Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 21 May 12 - 01:28 PM

Just joined Mudcats and it only seems fair that my first post should be to thank all of those who are responsible for this, especially all the Ducks, we had a brilliant time.

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 22 May 12 - 10:21 AM

Wecome to Mudcat, SG!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 May 12 - 10:40 AM

We await piccies !!!

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 22 May 12 - 10:43 AM

I didn't take any, but I know some folks did...

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: GUEST,Jon Heslop
Date: 24 May 12 - 08:11 AM

Arrived back home safe & sound (& weary)last night. A big thank you to Geoff & Jane for organising a terriffic weekend, to Maddie for keeping the beer flowing and for being so helpful and kind to us when we arrived on Friday weary strangers in a strange land , well it is to us. We really enjoyed the whole thing, meeting old friends, and new. Great singing, playing, laughing, drinking and socialising. Also thanks to Foggers and Yorkshire Yankee among others for their kind words and finally a HUGE thank you to Mr Happy for making me laugh so much that it hurt with his unique rendition of the Ken Dodd song, "Happiness".
PS, had a great time in York too.
Jon & Fred

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Jan 13 - 08:24 AM

Any plans for a similar do this year?

[as I'm compiling me Folking about calendar]

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Feb 13 - 11:19 AM

Repeat:

Any plans for a similar do this year?

[as I'm compiling me Folking about calendar]

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Uncle Tone
Date: 13 Feb 13 - 11:47 AM

I'd be up for it this year.

Tone

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Mr Happy
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 11:46 AM

Had email from Mrs Duck to say the gathering won't be on this year, but they'll try to make it happen again next year

Subject: RE: Yorkshire Gathering May 2012
From: Uncle Tone
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 12:40 PM

Never mind. Come to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Folk Weekend instead. Free camping. There's a pub over the road. Singarounds Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and a concert with Steve Tilston Saturday evening. Bar by Great Heck Brewery.

Sutton upon Derwent near York, Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June.

Tone