Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 01:20 PM

Tim Leaning how very DARE you even suggest that we were intent (arf!) on thieving when we were wrestling with Nick's tent against the wind. It was interesting to note that twas myself and the esteemed Burton Coggles (aka Pete) who revealed our boy scout hoarding tendencies by immediately brandishing our all-purpose bags of tent repair gear, such as duct tape, spare guy rope and pegs.

In fact as I think about it now, we probably had enough spare kit to build new awnings for all, so we did not really need to attempt to steal Nick's for that purpose in thefirst place.

And Nick himself is being v modest: he did a lot of running around to both set things up and to return stuff afterwards (how many tables CAN one man fit into a Berlingo??)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 07:02 AM

http://www.facebook.com/events/343014769107255/

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 09 Aug 12 - 06:18 AM

They weren't rescuing it they were stealing it then you woke up..
If you hadn't we would all have gotten new awnings mate...:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 01:18 PM

Hi one and all

Just say that I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Roxby event. Carl and his family provided a wonderful welcome to everyone attending and kept the beer flowing throughout.

It was an experience camping and I have to thank Scrapyard Guitar and the Foggers and Pete & Ellen Gostelow for trying to rescue my tent.

It was great to catch up with so many people including Ian Kieron and Craig   among many others.

Truly a great event!

Nick

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 08 Aug 12 - 01:02 PM

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 11:36 AM

Tony , a great time however brief my visit Many thanks always good to see you.
Trevor

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: muppett
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 10:59 AM

Hiya,
       Sounds like it were a reight good do, well done to all involved, Sorry I didn't make it, was in need of some rest after me 200 mile wandering, nether mind let me know if it happens in 2013.

Appen I'll see some of you in Whitby over the festival week.

Cheers

Muppett

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Aug 12 - 04:51 AM

Once again, on behalf of myself & everybody in the Chester & North Wales delegation, many congratulations to Tony et al for a fantastic experience in the far east at the seaside!

Watching this space in eager anticipation for any extra do's which may be in the pipeline!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 04:15 AM

We (Jen and I) were talking about that when we got back from this one... The only down side for us ..is ..as ever..
having it coincide with a weekend off..
it would be excellent to do it again..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 03:57 AM

Tim, wondering if we should have a mini-gathering before next year...?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:53 AM

That seems to be the right poit to draw a line under this.
Pete I would be grateful if you can let me know how/When i can move to the level above relativley new to folk.
Breif CV 1967 Introduced to live folk in the Royal ,Runswick bay.
1973 Was at the opening night at the pied piper Osmotherly and attended nearly every week for years,........been to a million festivals and been active commitee member for both sides the tweed,Denholm, and Newcastleton.Festivals
Did not play anything untill 1999.
Since 2000 Have organised concerts, hiring fairs,monthly busking sessions and weekly open mics and 9 local festivals in six local venues.

Thanks to all who have given so much help. So many people i cannot name them all here.

Thanks to every one for comments and contributions, for and against. It all helps to form the shape of the next event.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Betsy
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 08:36 PM

All's well that ends resonably well. Tony, your assertion 04 Aug 12 - 11:30 PM, that I "seem to be hanging on to this folk politics thing...."
is not justified , and fortunately there appears to be no need to pursue this issue, as you have accepted and explained in your post 05 Aug 12 - 07:51 AM that most of the problems did actually exist,for one reason or another.
You are a relatively new-comer to Folk music, and I'm afraid that many folkies from Penzance to Thurso ([only] geographically folks!!!) have stories of how local folk "politics" can screw-up a local folk scene.
Best of luck to Roxby and to all who work hard to provide good quality mini (and the big) Festivals and gatherings.

Cheers Betsy.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 05:07 PM

Can I book that banjo master class for next time?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,foggers
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 05:01 PM

Hi; as non locals we had no knowledge of the "local politics" and it is to the credit of Tony and other LAMP folks that no "dirt" was dished to punters like us.

The information in this thread enabled us to deduce that the event had previously been held at Staithes, had moved to Roxby and that the original Staithes venue was holding an event on the same weekend. It was not confusing in the least and several attenders at Roxby (ourselves included) did travel into the Cook at Staithes but found that little was happening.

The Roxby gathering was super and we shall certainly support it again.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 07:51 AM

Fair point Pete. When it was made clear to me that the festival could not be run at Staithes I sent an email to the festival mailing list which started............ Saddly it is no longer possable to run the 5 day music festival at Staithes ............the Good news is we have found a venue at Roxby ,just two miles inland. The fox Inn has a camping field next to the pub etc.
I thought that was enough explanation as punters are not interested in why some thing is no longer working, just need to know what is working
With hind site I should have started all correspondence with those setances.I have gone beyond the call of duty trying to keep the Staithes pub open but the new management made it impossable. You can throw a lifebelt to a drowning man(pub)If he chooses to swim away from the life belt there is not much you can do about it.
If you look at the Staithes fest on mudcat you will see that there was no fsetival. I belive the dates were advertised just to undermine Roxby.
The details of the problems are not for this site.....dirty linen etc.
If you knew what had gone on i am sure you would agree i had no alternative other than find a new venue. If you want the details i will go through it with you when we next meet.
As for the Vin Session i did not mention Thursday. What it says is a festival Launch on TUESDAY 24th. There were enough early arrivals to fill the room and have a good session which you could have joined in.
Monday was more of a social with Vin.If you had been there it would probably have taken off even more.
Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Betsy
Date: 05 Aug 12 - 06:32 AM

I say power to your elbow Tony in your efforts to build up Roxby , but the point I was making is that the Staithes "do" with which you have always organised, was running at the same time.
However delicate the matter , a little explanation from you that the two events were not connected, especially to those who were travelling from afar , would have assited those ( and there were people) confused by this arrangement and avoided some inconvenience.

The point is - Locals knew the politic of it all - but folk travelling to the area weren't so well informed.

On Thursday 26th July Vin was playing at Warwick, on the 27th at Thames Ditton , stayed down South on the 28th and when I talked to him on the 29th on his way home, he was worn / bad chest and wouldn't be attending on the Sunday ,though he might be popping over on Monday, so I'm at a loss as how I could have been " in to the sessions with Vin " as you state in you message.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 04 Aug 12 - 11:30 PM

Re Betsy/ Vin
Vin was with me in March when we visited Carl,the new landlord for the first time in March.He promised to come to the festival when bookings allow. When Vin's bookings down south were confirmed he offered to join us on the only dates available to him. This took shape in the form of a festival launch session with the many early arrivals to the festival camp site on Tuesday 24th July.This was the same time the photos were taken by John Stockwell.
On his return from the southern gigs Vin,Pat and two friends joined the festival survivors at the Fox on Monday 30th.

Pete, you still seem to be hanging on to this folk politics thing even though i have explained the reason behind the move, mostly cmping problems.
If you had got to Roxby (as i had hoped) you would have seen the numbers on the camp site would have filled the Staithes site at least three times. I am sure you would have been in to the sessions with Vin ,Marie Little and the many other talented musicians at Roxby.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Aug 12 - 11:00 PM

Re Loius Spence/ dogs
Louis is a great entertainer who always lifts any session, with the ability to pull a singaround together. As a man who I have a great deal of respect for and who gave so much help and support when I first bought a guitar and tried to play at Whitby a long time ago, I can honestly say that to upset him in this way is the last thing in the world I intended. This all came about due to one ill informed posting by Dani.The first few lines of my answer to Dani have proved to be painfully true. My full respose to Dani on a posting on 2nd April was:-

Ref dog posting by Dani:- This is the sort of thing that causes a lot of confusion, bad feeling, and time wasting. The blurb was carefully put together and proof read by all parties who have a responsibility to the successfull running of this festival. The blurb is correct and will be circulated in it's present form and content. The land lord may accept dogs out side of the festival. The pub is not big enough to accommodate the expected number of folkies and dogs. As the organiser trying to bring together all the elements of a successful festival , I have to comply with a number of different requirements from a lot of people. The agenda cannot be re-written by any single contributor. I will make this as clear as I can. The info posted on mud cat by Tim Leaning was agreed to by ALL concerned. The setting is in open farm land. ALL the info is correct but just in case there are any lingering doubt, Dogs are NOT allowed, This includes good dogs, small dogs,well trained dogs , quiet dogs, old dogs ,dogs who won't be any bother,dogs who's owners clean up after them . In fact as the info sheet says. NO DOGS. Any one turning up with a dog or dogs, no matter what reason, will be refused admission. Hope this is clear enough Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 06:44 PM

Such a wide range of music, a fine collection of people, a brilliant pub and landlord, what a view and the best 5 days (extended to 8 days) I've had in a long time. To everyone who got involved in the blues inprovs last thing Sunday night... thanks for the memory!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 09:38 AM

Where?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 08:05 AM

there was a choir ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 07:53 AM

Gurning whilst in charge of a VW camper could get points on your licence Mr Coggles.
We stayed on in order to help Carl the landlord with the surplus of Black Sheep.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 03:42 PM

Can't tear yourself away Foggers?

Tell t'other half that the A1 between Newark & P'Boro has been subjected to my gurning and almost audible overtones today. But mainly gurning. Managed to concentrate on driving but remembering to breathe too is difficult!

Thanks again!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,foggers
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 03:18 PM

Super event all round; thanks to all who made it happen. We are still at the Fox and bookings are already being made for next year. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 03:06 PM

please tell her she is most welcome mate
big thanks to everyone who went and played or sang or played and sang..
from us it would have been a nice pub with a decent campsite with great views....... but very quiet without you all.
And now we are having a minutes silence to mark the sad demise of our last peice of Lemon Cake,,,:(

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 02:49 PM

Enjoyed. Thoroughly. More!




...and many many thanks to everyone who made it possible.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 11:03 AM

Tim,

'IF they could build a rubber pub.....'

Rubber dub-dub, 3 men in a pub!

Thankyou for the music, 'er indoors delighted!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 09:26 AM

Here's example of the kind of mouth music the didgeridoo man did: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZainT9v6Q&feature=related

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 08:09 AM

Pressed post to soon.

Other unbelievable contributions, the lad who played the middle eastern tambourine & the family trio of mandolin, guitar & melodeon.

Hoping to meet all again at next do.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 08:05 AM

To Tiny Tony, Tim & anyone else who helped with the organisation of the event, many thanks for a fantabulous do & we'll certainly come next year.

Very astute of you to fix the weather so we didn't get wet while outside!!

The campsite was great, plenty of room for all & the landlord & his staff very welcoming.

Good idea overspill campsite/ carpark in adjoining field.

************

Some highlights during our 4 day stay were, of course the superb seshes in pub & barn & also individual performers we enjoyed.

The chap who did 'Ghost Chickens in the sky' & the guy with the didgeridoo with his astonishing Mongolian mouth music!

So many talented singers & musicians there, too numerous to thank individually.

Looking forward seeing snaps/videos.

Cheers to all!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 06:22 PM

Just noticed the dog bit..
Did see a cute little dog with a sort of tuft on the end of its tail ?
..also saw Tony with shovel removing a big...ish dollop of what looked like dog shite from the area of the camp in which my grand daughter and quite a few other kids were playing....
I am sorry you decided to take the one post arguing that dogs were allowed against the official handout type thingy that was in the first post and developed further by Tony after the post by Guest Dani..
Hope you found a place for you and yours that was better suited to your party...
The Landlord does allow dogs in his pub and has a static caravan which is used by people with dogs...HE has dogs himself..
The No dogs thing was for the duration of the music festival..
As a (dog less) dog lover I would have to say it was on the whole in my opinion the right way to go...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 05:47 PM

Phew that was a weekend and a half..
Didn't hear any music I didn't enjoy... lots I didn't know but that is what i liked about this gathering..
Thanks to all who came and gave our ears a good seeing too and for tolerating some of us who tried to join in..
IF they could build a rubber pub that would grow extra rooms on demand I could see a good use for it fitting in all of you lovely lot..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: The Sandman
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 05:40 PM

guestjim, are you from Barking? or close to Barking

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: The Sandman
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 04:35 PM

not unless it was a hot dog, preferably well curried

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,guest jim
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 03:43 PM

Was food been served in the pub if so it becomes a health issue i personally would not want to eat lunch with somebodys dog sat next to me no way..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Guest Betsy
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 03:34 PM

Mr Happy gave a link above which bounced to a Facebook thingy where John Stockwell (I understand)posted pictures of Vin which suggested Vin was at Roxby this weekend - which he wasn't - he was down South performing.
Just to let you know you didn't miss him performing.
On the "other matter" the opening thread is fairly comprhensive and states " No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site" so it's a bit difficult to argue .

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: The Sandman
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 11:42 AM

That first post said,
No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site.
Is the pub on the camp site?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: OlgaJ
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 10:15 AM

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this a brilliant little festival. We thouroughly enjoyed all of it.

Just a couple of very small issues that I hope no-one takes offence at:

Its in a pub so we've got to expect pub type people to be in there. Sing louder or encourage people to listen by starting off loud and quietening down so they have to listen if they decide they want to hear you (this usually works quite well in a noisy environment). At the end of the day we are invading their space but if we want people to get into folk music, especially younger people, we've got to take it to them rather than singing exclusively to each other (preaching to the converted).

Polite reminder about session etiquette:

If someone appears to be in charge ask what sort of session it is - going round the room or jumping in when there is a break in the music - some people need a second or two to organise themselves. Don't push past people when they are playing guitars etc. just because you've spotted the one seat that appears to be available. It will still be there when the singer has finished. The number of people in the sessions we went to this weekend meant that the only way to be fair to everyone was to do a going round the room thing.

As for dogs its always a difficult issue to deal with. In my limited experience its the owners of some dogs at festivals that spoil things for everyone by letting their dogs run free and cause problems for everyone. If you've slept in a tent that dogs have peed up (its never just one because they follow each other about) it is not a pleasant experience. If everyone tied their animals up on a short lead and exercised them off the field there would probably be less festivals banning them completely as this one chose to do. More than one dog in a session can be a nightmare and if you let one in you could end up with as many dogs as people. At the end of the day its the organisers call as to whether to allow dogs or not and it was made very clear in the original post what the policy was to be.

As I said, we have had a great few days and met some lovely people. Hope to see some of you somewhere very soon.


Olga

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 07:37 AM

Just to say an enormous thank to all those who came to the first Roxby Aoustic Music Festival. A great turnout and it has been nice to catch up with old friends and meet new people. Last day today but I hope it goes out with a bang! Thanks, also, to Tony Leonard who has worked very hard to get this event going. I hope it goes form strength to strength!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 06:21 AM

Excuse me it is not that I was 'looking for something I wanted'. Do you seriously believe I would have talked my missus into coming, plus dog, had I known that dogs were not welcome?

I really do have better things to do with my time. Credit me please with some intelligence.

I merely scanned the website where I saw a post saying 'The landlord says Dogs are welcome.' I am not going to read through every post on every website I ever consulted. I have supported Tony Leonard before and been to many festivals where dogs are welcome. And I believe they are at Staithes even now.

Quite how the management align 'No dogs allowed ' with their massive sign saying the total opposite is quite beyond reasonable judgement. Would they then have refused a genuine hiker c/w dog who just turned up? Don't answer that - I feel I already know

The place was three quarters empty so just what difference our little party would have made, apart from adding entertainment (consult Tony Leonard on that one) I fail to grasp.

On arrival at the site I told Tony I would enquire at the pub if they would accept our company which he acquiesced with. The management said no. End of really.

Now put yourself in my shoes. We made the genuine mistake of turning up and had gone to some bother to do so, not least driving the 25 miles to support an old friend's do. We were summarily dismissed

If you are happy with the treatment we received that is your choice.

I thought it was pathetic quite frankly and not at all in keeping with what I would consider a kind and measured response to a polite request.

And life goes on. Roll on Whitby. Love to all. Louis Spence

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: JHW
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 05:18 AM

Guest Louis Spence
Alas it is a feature of the net that you can find any answer you want. The difficulty can be picking the right one.
The very first post here said 'no dogs' and elsewhere Tony the organiser was emphatic that for THIS EVENT NO DOGS.
"The land lord may accept dogs out side of the festival. The pub is not big enough to accommodate the expected number of folkies and dogs."
"just in case there are any lingering doubt, Dogs are NOT allowed, This includes good dogs, small dogs, well trained dogs, quiet dogs, old dogs, dogs who won't be any bother, dogs who's owners clean up after them. In fact as the info sheet says. NO DOGS. Any one turning up with a dog or dogs, no matter what reason, will be refused admission. Hope this is clear enough Tony"

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Jul 12 - 04:37 AM

Answer to Raggytash. Yep, same pub. There's hardly a glut of pubs down that B road is there? That one with sign outside, Dogs and Hikers welcome. Three rooms, there were about twenty people having a good old In My Liverpool Home singaround, all in one room.

I realise now of course that me and me missus and our little Lhasa Apso would have filled the pub to overflowing had we been allowed to enter the hallowed ground. .

Nice to see the celebrated camaraderie of folk gatherings is alive and well and flourishing in Roxby.

Roll on Whitby Folk Festival.

Love to all.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 28 Jul 12 - 02:13 PM

I went up this afternoon, had a great time, some great singing and a very welcoming atmosphere, I didn't see a sign about dogs so can't comment on that, other than to say ....... were you at the same pub?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: The Sandman
Date: 27 Jul 12 - 04:00 PM

sounds like a dogs breakfast

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Louis Spence
Date: 27 Jul 12 - 01:48 PM

I read on this site a post saying, 'The Landlord says Dogs are welcome'. The outside signage on the pub says DOGS WELCOME. So my wife and I and dog and guitar and harmonicas drove 25 miles to support this festival today. Politely requested at the bar if our dog was welcome. Was told emphatically No by a youn lad and an older lady. So we drove 25 miles back home. Thanks for the hospitality to all concerned - I will not bother again. A pox on 'em.   .

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 24 Jul 12 - 09:23 AM

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=hpskip#!/events/343014769107255/

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Jul 12 - 03:52 AM

OK this event starts tomorrow...
f you cant go well maybe some other time
If you are going looking forward to hearing you
Busy now so this thread wont be monitored any further please send your questions to Tony Leonard or you could try the event page on face book.
CHeers and have a great week.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 06:30 AM

Hye that was 200 th post
maybe someone can break it down statistically

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 05:41 AM

Hey after a crash course idiots guide to working the washing machine I have nearly got all the laundry sorted out so that I can spend tomorrow packing stuff wrong...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 05:39 AM

can you be tone deaf and play by ear?
If you played With your ears I suppose some hearing impediment could arise....

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 02:55 AM

Whoops. No spell check on mudcat. That should have been turning, but those who have seen my tone deaf atempts with a guitar will agree that i don't know the difference between turning and tunning anyway cheers Tony.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jul 12 - 07:50 AM

Ok Tony, I won't be tempted to do any tuning in the lane!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 22 Jul 12 - 01:17 AM

Pitch Report
I was at Roxby Saturday (21st). The main camping field is in great shape. Bookings are well up on previous years. The main site is nearly full . I have arranged, with the landowners to have an overspill field available for any one who arives without a booking.
When entering Roxby Village the site will be clearly marked with 100 yard and 50 yard road signs on the aproach to the site. The entrance is about 50yards befor the Fox Inn so don't be tempted to drive right up to the pub as tuning in the lane will be difficult.Marshalls will be on site from noon Monday. If you need help, ask at the pub or on site. What ever else happens .Please DO NOT drive past the pub with a caravan or motor home. The road beyond the pub is very narrow with hairpin bends.You will get stuck.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 07:44 AM

Who needs the sun when you can see your friends :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Maggie Gee
Date: 20 Jul 12 - 04:34 AM

Well the rain has stopped, the sun is in the sky and the forecast is showing some considerable improvement - well it couldn't get much worse.   I have had 4 consecutive caravan week-ends/festivals cancelled so far this year, here's to the ONE that won't be !!!   See you all there xxx

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 10:29 PM

most excellent thank you for that...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 05:41 PM

Thanks for the reassuring updates on the state of the pitches.
I have a groovy new video camera that is claimed to do good recordings of music, so I intend to bring it and film with people's permission. Once I learn how to drive it via software on me PC there could be clips for YouTube!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 09:53 AM

fag racing is better ...its much slower and you can go for a beer when they stop to light up or while the ST Johns are doing the oxygen..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 08:35 AM

.......so that's blokes running around in frocks?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 05:18 AM

So as long as this weekends drag racing and national ploughing competition passes as expected all will be well...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 17 Jul 12 - 03:15 AM

Pitch Report
There has been a traction engine rally over the last weekend, on the festival site. I did a full inspection of the site yesterday (Monday 16th) after all the vehicles had left,and I'm pleased to report the site is in very good shape. I will continue to check and report on the site, for now, Every thing is looking good.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: OlgaJ
Date: 15 Jul 12 - 02:17 PM

Nice to hear the ground is OK. Just got back from Folkstation (IoW)and Bromsgrove and we think we've got trenchfoot. This is our first festival this far north but as we are living up here now we are really looking forward to meeting you all.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Jul 12 - 12:56 PM

Only 10 more days to go!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 13 Jul 12 - 11:43 AM

ok for those of you blessed with fancy mobile phones
There is now a you tube channel called RoxbyMusicFestival
If you want to record some of the performers at Roxby we could try and get them onto that.
The performers need to be ok with that happening
we don't want to spoil the enjoyment of the people who are there watching and it would be better if the proper accreditation for the song if any could be included...
I will have the details of log in etc on hand at Roxby should anyone like to have ago at this...
Fun or disaster in the making ?
Who knows but as the SAS say "Who Dares WIns"..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 12 Jul 12 - 05:22 AM

hmmmm I was thinking something easier and with less notes and possibly fewer strings....

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 06:19 AM

Here ye go!:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNQG8zQTyHI

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 01:47 PM

See if ebay's got Bert Weedon's book!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 01:07 PM

hmmm I guess I had better try and figure out how to play something soon..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 09:37 AM

Only 15 days to go!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 08:01 AM

Just been to roxby fox inn all looking good with lawns mowed and camping field
Looking good, everything there, showers on site ,
Food served from 8 in morn available all day
All we need now is some sun, bring it on

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 07:30 AM

:) that's about summed it up
See you there mate...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,mike ward
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 06:39 AM

Really looking forward to the Roxby music festival later this month!I have been attending Staithes since it's conception and I think this move to a new venue is a great idea and sounds to have all the ingredients of a great festival!But of course the most important ingredient are the people who attend,and I can't wait to catch up with the friends,musicians and singers that met up with previously at Staithes,and do what we all enjoy doing,having a good sing song,playing music,having a good crack,and of course a pint or two to wet the whistle lol!   
See you all there!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 07 Jul 12 - 02:27 PM

See I knew she would be useful to know...:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 07 Jul 12 - 09:03 AM

Thanks for the reassuring update on the state of the field. I am staying away from this thread as it will tempt me to get all giddy and excited at the prospect of a break from work...and then I just won't focus on the ever-lengthening "to do" list on my desk at the office that I must get through before I can reward myself with a holiday.

Thanks to Carol for starting a Facebook page too: it enabled me to invite musical chums with ease!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 07 Jul 12 - 06:04 AM

Face book Event page.:) (started by Carol of Mudcat..)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 06 Jul 12 - 01:31 PM

I dunno if crawling around on your hands and knees too drunk to find your caravan counts as a pitch inspection mate...
Re drainage is that a good thing?
What if someone splliled beer and it "drained away" before they could get down there to suck it up?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 06 Jul 12 - 09:55 AM

Re Condition of camping field.
I went for a full pitch inspection yesterday (5th July). I am pleased to report the ground must be really well drained. Even after the recent heavy rain the whole field is still very firm, not even any soft patches in the lower areas. If it can cope with this amount of rain, it can cope with any thing. Just in case any one still has concerns ,there will be a 4x4 on hand to help any one who may have a problem, but I really can't see there being a problem. I will continue to check the camping field at least once a week up to the festival opening.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 04 Jul 12 - 06:33 AM

GUEST,Samsung,

What are the 'iemgas' that you shot?

Are they a dangerous wild animal that lurks in wildest Yorkshire?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Jul 12 - 06:08 AM

There will be no weddings at Roxby During the music fest..
Unless the broom jumpers reenactment lot turn up and try it on again

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 04 Jul 12 - 12:33 AM

Re Car park
There will be no parking problems or parking charges at Roxby.The car park is small but a good sized overspill car park has already been prepared.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 12:51 PM

hmmm I think we covered the weather prospects earlier in the thread...
You aren't the first to consider taking a trip for a visit to the Cook..
Seems there is no bus service but it isn't that far anyway..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: OlgaJ
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 12:25 PM

Looking forward to the event. We've never been to Staithes so can't comment but don't see why we can't stay at one site and visit the other once or twice over the five days we will be there. I must say the PMs to clarify things were most welcome and very informative. Look forward to seeing you all. A bit of dry weather wouldn't go amiss though! Anyone got any influence on that one?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 05:40 AM

I heard reports on Radio 4 of people trying t get to one of the giant festivals and they were queuing for hours to get towed on and of off the site..
Not gonna be a problem at Roxby because we are not a bunch of wimps who need baby sitting at every touch and turn..
ARE WE ?
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 05:20 AM

Ditto.

With the inordinate amounts of precipitation the country's been experiencing lately, many fest campsites are waterlogged & advice has been for vehicles, trailers, caravans etc to stay off the grass & keep to hardstanding areas such as carparks.

At Middlewich FF this was the case & the carpark was very congested

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tootler
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 04:31 AM

Thx. Just, I've had experience of turning up at an event to find the car park full of caravans & the like.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Jun 12 - 01:48 PM

I dont think you will have a problem parking
The camping field will have a space for you even if the car park is full..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tootler
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 07:17 PM

I'm hopeful I can make it Friday and Sunday. Is there reasonable car parking at the pub (I mean in number of spaces).

I assume the Staithes one we'll still need to use the nearby council car park which is on the pricey side IIRC So it'll probably be Roxby.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 05:44 PM

Loftus Arts & Music Programme ( L.A.M.P.)

Presents

Roxby Music,

A FREE Five Day Open Acoustic Music Festival 2012

from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th July 2012

The New venue for 2012 is the Fox Inn, Roxby, North Yorkshire. TS13 5EB. Tel [phone]

Set in picturesque countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors

A field next to the pub will provide camping for caravans motor homes and tents.

Flush toilets, washroom and shower available 24 hours a day for the duration of the festival.

Camping available from Noon Wednesday 25th July to noon Monday 30th July.

Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Single occupants will be charged £7.00 per night or £20.00 for three or more nights.

Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July

Caravans and motor homes can ONLY access Roxby from the A171 Guisborough to Whitby moor road, about one mile east of Scaling dam reservoir, signposted Roxby Borrowby Staithes

No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site.

Static Caravan Available, £25.00 per night. Book through Carl at the Fox Tel [phone] ()‎

The Fox Inn will be serving Pre Booked breakfasts from 8.30 am and meals from 12.00 to 3.00. Sandwiches and snacks will be available all day. As The Fox Inn will be busy and serving meals it is not suitable for dogs during the festival. No Children under 16 yrs in the bar after 9.00pm.

This festival is based 100% on audience participation. There will be a number of recognised stars joining us. All events are FREE so no one gets paid. Every type of acoustic music will be welcomed and encouraged. You cannot book a spot. Everyone who attends just turns up when it suits them and takes their turn .It's just one song at a time for everyone. There are no electrics, so it keeps coming round fairly quickly.

Sessions start Wednesday & Thursday from 6.00pm until midnight. Friday Saturday & Sunday will run noon until mid night. A selection of reasonably priced ales and home cooked meals will be available throughout the festival period.

Basic groceries are available from the Fox.

Booking is advisable, and will be on a first come basis.

Cheques for full amount to be made out to L.A.M.P.

Send Payment to L.A.M.P. 52 Micklow Lane, Loftus, North York's.TS13 4JE

Please indicate caravan or tent etc and dates of arrival and departure.

Please include your vehicle Reg No and a contact No or email

We are looking for a Morris / Folk Dance Group to join us


Anyone interested or for any further info please

contact me [e-mail]



Thanks Tony Leonard

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 01:48 PM

Phew ! Glad you not had any ocular disasters ...
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 10:12 AM

You could go to the other do at Staithes, dogs welcome there

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 09:32 AM

Well some may say I am blind :-) however not yet. Just saw the part about dogs and I thought of the people who have guide dogs. We have lovely well behaved dog so that knocks it on the head for us.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 12:55 PM

Hello Arthur
Official helper Hounds are welcome as are their Human Companions who are registered in their use and care..


Have you become needful of a guide dog Mr Itus? :-(

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 08:59 AM

Are visually impaired people with guide dogs allowed in?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 08:15 AM

Yes Tim, it was the late Bill Newton saddly the music world lost this wit far too soon, I believe he was only 54 when we lost him. I got this from his long term partner. She was happy that Bill is rembered through his songs. He wrote a lot of songs like this. I have two tapes of his.
Thanks for your concern Tim,
Three PC hits in one day has left me drained . I'm off to see my techno councillor to try and settle my nerves.
Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 06:47 AM

Am informed by Peter Outhart That it was
"written by the late and great "Suicide" Bill Newton"

Its a grand song in my opinion anyway...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 06:08 AM

This is Tony its worth £25 Just to meet him...

Now I don't know who wrote the song and I don't know if they would want me to name them here..But it is an excellent song..
Tim

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 05:28 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvryljN2tLc

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 04:55 AM

Tony ,,,sit down until the techno trembling passes..
We can take it in turns standing at the bar and the gates should the need arise..
Well done on making that computer work ..:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 03:41 AM

Tony,

Thanks for help

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 02:46 AM

Re Betsy
Hi Pete
You and I have been around the folk scene long enough to know that the first line of your comment about what is detrimental to this scene is true and has caused a lot of needless upset in the past. However on this ocassion you have put two and two together and come up with 103. Forget petty polotics and egos. It's this simple. the old campsite was, and still is for sale. The owners could not/ would not gaurantee it would be available, the only alternative was to rent the school field and bring in porta loos. This meant the cost of running the festival had become prohibative. I had no alternative other than to move the festival to a more suitable site. Roxby has a campsite with flush toilets and shower next to the pub. My first commitment must be for the festival and the people who suppot it. This quite simply was the answer to a number of problems. Hope you get to both events and then pass judgment. Your contribution to previous events have always been valued and appreciated. Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Tony
Date: 25 Jun 12 - 02:18 AM

Re Mr Happy arriving late,
If you follow the directions from the A171 moor road, the camp site is on the left as you enter Roxby Village, just befor you reach the Fox Inn. This week the owners have installed an easy access gate to the top of the camp field, The new access and aproach to it will be clearly marked. Even if you miss the new access point ,there is another from the pub car park. I will send all pre booked campers my mobile No. Any one arriving in the dark can ring me as they turn off the moor road ( less than two miles away) and I will stand at the gate directing late arrivalls through the new gate.
Hope this helps
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 01:30 PM

That I dont know :)
However even i couldn't miss it when we went for a look and I don't see
why we cant arrange something....

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 10:45 AM

It appears we may be arriving after sunset.

Will the event be well signposted for those coming distance with caravan?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 11:32 AM

Not sure why anyone's angry.

If the other event's close by, folk could flit between both for extra craic!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 09:56 AM

Mr A ???
I don't know about the motivation for the Staithes Festival..
I have been to previous events there and they always seemed a real nice bunch of people..the beer was excellent and the music and laughs were excellent...

The Roxby festival promises to be the same...Met the landlords son very nice to us..helpful etc.. the venue looked very good ,not the Albert hall but that's not what we were looking for...set in lovely country side area some nice views etc...very convenient camping ..with basic amenities..not the Ritz of campsites by any means but so close to the source of music and inebriation that even I probably wont get lost..
good sized area for beer garden..inside of the pub looked great too.

I cant answer to the motivation of any one else at either event all i know is that for £25 it looks like a no brainer to me with only the weather to be wary of.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Ann N
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 08:09 AM

.... edit to previous post, must learn to proof read before pressing send ..

The nearest stop seems to be one at the crossroads with Roxby Lane end and the main A171, (1.8 miles to the Fox) with the stop at The Grapes, near Scaling Dam, a mile further down the main road (2.8 miles to the Fox)

   Ann :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,mr angry
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 05:58 AM

the problem is not politics but financial greed.sure people put a lot of work into it but for either money or self promotion

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 01:02 AM

thanks Ann
ZM Thats as good areason as any ...best wishes for a great concert :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 03:40 PM

Sorry all. We wanted to get to this festival but Mick has been asked to play in a classical guitar concert on Saturday. Maybe next year.

Sorry again, particularly to Carol.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Ann N
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 03:18 PM

Hello Tim :)   as far as the buses go there don't seem to be any going into Roxby village that I've found yet.
The nearest stop seems to be near The Grapes/ Roxby Lane end on the main A171 near Scaling Dam. The Arriva 93, X93 runs on that route but it's a fair walk down a country lane from the bus stop to the Fox.

The Arriva 5, 5a, 5b (also an X5) runs on the A174 coast road with the bus stop at Staithes Lane end, that's just a short walk on a footpath along Staithes Lane towards the old part of the village to get to the Captain Cook.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 02:24 PM

is that how they go Ann ?
I tried looking it up on line but it was just confusing..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Ann N
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 07:01 PM

:) for me, relying on the bus, it's the difference between a good 2 mile walk from the nearest bus stop to the Fox or less than half a mile to the Captain Cook :D

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 06:04 PM

Oooo! is it always this exciting?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 09:14 AM

uncomplimentary eh?
I cant believe that would ever happen on the internet...
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 08:33 AM

Well from my POV, having gathered that Roxby's being organised by musicians & Staithes by the pub, I'll rely on prior experience on which is likely to be best choice & have already put my money where my mouth is!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tootler
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 08:24 AM

There seems to be a rumour mill grinding these two events.

A visitor to the White Hart last Saturday mentioned something he had seen on a "Website" which wasn't very complimentary about the organisers of both events.

When I mentioned Mudcat ..."Oh! Mudcat's just tittle tattle this was on a proper website."

He didn't say what the website was, though.

It seems to me it's all tittle tattle.

As they say:- "You pays your money..."

I shall have to check my diary but I am hoping to get along to at least one of them at some time. It also depends on swmbo.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 07:50 AM

Its the beardie Nick, Tim.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 09:53 PM

Betsy
Unfortunately   there are many who look in on the threads and read em.
But they find that some of the people who set out to cause trouble and stir things up make it not really worthwhile posting..
Even more unfortunately that leaves it up to a few of us to keep the thread updated and answer questions as best we can publicly, that we may have received via P.M,
Plus I waffle a lot and try and keep the thread where it will be noticed.
Now I heard from you I gotta get me VG DVD back from me mate who borrowed it over 3 months ago..
You looked even handsomer on the big screen :)

I hope you are wrong about goodwill being in short supply its always nicer when there is plenty of that to go around.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Betsy
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 09:11 PM

Nick / All .
From time immemorial the thing that has fucked-up the folk scene is petty politics. E.g Two clubs in the same town - won't talk to each other etc. etc. - we've all seen it .
Why the change in scenery ? - we don't know, but personalities and egos may have someting to do with it !!!!
Keep yourself flexible and be able to move between the two situations .
BTW Out of 129 posts on this thread , over half have been fron Tim .

Nick (and others ) I don't believe (regarding campsites) etc that there is a great deal of goodwill between the parties so keep your options open - stay flexible - as I shall.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 08:36 PM

That would seem to cover it Nick..there are quite a few others who are going to the Roxby music event ...I don't have a list and I enjoy the surprise of seeing them arrive or bumping into them at the bar or hearing em singing in the showers lol...
The Staithes event does have a thread on Mudcat and I am sure that if anyone wants to get details they will be able to help them out on there..
is the Nick with a beard or Nick the clean shaven ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,NIck
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 02:06 PM

There seems to be a lot of confusion going over who, what and where!

There are two distinct acoustic music events taken place over the same dates - one in Roxby and one in Staithes.

The one at Roxby event has been put together by the organisers of the previous Staithes events. The venue has a tidy beer garden and superb views over the countryside and the pub itself is bending over backwards to make everyone welcome. The main advantage is that the campsite is next door to the pub so is in a really short staggering distance! The failities a clean and tidy.

The list of people attending includes Vin Garbutt, Tim Leeming, Mike & Twilt, Stormcrow, Blackwater and Marie Little to name but a few.

For campsite charges, see Tim Leeming's first post on this thread.

As regards the Staithes event, I gather that it is being organised by the pub itself and not the team who put a lot of personal, unpaid time and effort into organising the previous years' festivals.

If people cannot be accommodated at the campsite offered by the Cook, I am sure the will be enough room at Roxby for them to use and visit both events.

I hope that this helps to clarify the situation.

Nick

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 05:56 AM

Did you know there were 12 K tents abandoned at Mudstock last year?
I was thinking of starting a music event on my back yard and see if anyone abandoned a nice motor home of one of those fifth wheel caravans...
Well you never know it would save on fuel costs and cleaning wouldn't it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 01:12 PM

Yes there is a Staithes event on the same date...
There is a thread for it here.
Staithes Thread

Enjoy !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Mr Angry
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 12:42 PM

The Staithes Accoustic Festival is still at STAITHES and has not been replaced by this alternative event.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 03:47 AM

yes (sigh) that was me ...had no cookie on my phone..apologies...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 03:38 AM

I dont know what the story is... Most years when I post details there are trolls. Sometimes just for whatever kicks they get from doing it. Sometimes with an agenda.. Previous ones have been to do with callendar clashes.
My take on it is as a consumer... I have looked at whats available considering price location and likelyhood of hooking up wth freinds and aquaintances for some music and a good time.
I pays me money and takes me choice..
Visited the fox in march seems a good spot..owners seemed nice. . Previous experience of organisors was spot on..what else can i say..
I got my name on most of my posts and we got one anonymous one that appears to be a little off.
On ballance i got no fears for my £25.. And am confident of enjoying the event. :-)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 02:45 AM

Re Guest post above regarding camp fees - what's the story?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 07:19 PM

hi Nick
There is one at the Captain Cook and this one at Roxby
YES its same dates...
and hopefully will get the same good weather and both will do well...
Tony Leonard has organized this one at Roxby been to look smashing venue .. Not sure who is running the Staithes one, or if the pub has changed hands or anything cos everything I hear online I treat as rumor..
It would be grand to see you again at one or the other though if you are passing by ..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Nick
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 07:11 PM

There seems to be a Staithes event on the same days - what's occurring?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 03:04 PM

hmmm we got three pages now?
not seen that b4 its confusing my little brain...tut

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 02:52 PM

There are contact details in the first posting that even an anonymous well wisher is welcome to use for queries..
Cheers

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jun 12 - 05:03 AM

Can somebody help me out please.
When on a day out in Whitby last week i popped into the Fox at Roxby to book my pitch and the gaffer told me he isn't charging for camping and i couldn't give him any money so who exactly is getting the site fee's? Seems very strange to me.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 12 Jun 12 - 04:20 AM

Loftus Arts & Music Programme ( L.A.M.P.)

Presents

Roxby Music,

A FREE Five Day Open Acoustic Music Festival 2012

from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th July 2012

The New venue for 2012 is the Fox Inn, Roxby, North Yorkshire. TS13 5EB. Tel [phone]

Set in picturesque countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors

A field next to the pub will provide camping for caravans motor homes and tents.

Flush toilets, washroom and shower available 24 hours a day for the duration of the festival.

Camping available from Noon Wednesday 25th July to noon Monday 30th July.

Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Single occupants will be charged £7.00 per night or £20.00 for three or more nights.

Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July

Caravans and motor homes can ONLY access Roxby from the A171 Guisborough to Whitby moor road, about one mile east of Scaling dam reservoir, signposted Roxby Borrowby Staithes

No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site.

Static Caravan Available, £25.00 per night. Book through Carl at the Fox Tel [phone] ()‎

The Fox Inn will be serving Pre Booked breakfasts from 8.30 am and meals from 12.00 to 3.00. Sandwiches and snacks will be available all day. As The Fox Inn will be busy and serving meals it is not suitable for dogs during the festival. No Children under 16 yrs in the bar after 9.00pm.

This festival is based 100% on audience participation. There will be a number of recognised stars joining us. All events are FREE so no one gets paid. Every type of acoustic music will be welcomed and encouraged. You cannot book a spot. Everyone who attends just turns up when it suits them and takes their turn .It's just one song at a time for everyone. There are no electrics, so it keeps coming round fairly quickly.

Sessions start Wednesday & Thursday from 6.00pm until midnight. Friday Saturday & Sunday will run noon until mid night. A selection of reasonably priced ales and home cooked meals will be available throughout the festival period.

Basic groceries are available from the Fox.

Booking is advisable, and will be on a first come basis.

Cheques for full amount to be made out to L.A.M.P.

Send Payment to L.A.M.P. 52 Micklow Lane, Loftus, North York's.TS13 4JE

Please indicate caravan or tent etc and dates of arrival and departure.

Please include your vehicle Reg No and a contact No or email

We are looking for a Morris / Folk Dance Group to join us


Anyone interested or for any further info please

contact me [e-mail]



Thanks Tony Leonard

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 02:38 PM

nah its because I cant type so well...:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 07:56 AM

....'intercedes on our behaly at he weather center'

Tim,

Thanks.

is the above excerpt an example of the local dialect patterns in the area?

Will I need a phrasebook for communications?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 03 Jun 12 - 04:53 PM

I shall exert influence by threatening to boycott the chippy at WetWang
unless the weather man,who is the Mayer of said gastronomic emporium,intercedes on our behaly at he weather center..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 Jun 12 - 09:25 AM

At Chester FF this w/end great music but miserable weather.

Can Roxby organisers ensure scorchio weather for July do, please? 8-)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 May 12 - 08:26 AM

'er indoors has announced she'll finish werk early on the Wednesday so we'll be able to come that day instead of Thursday -

Hoorah, wot larks!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 28 May 12 - 05:23 PM

Aww you guys, yer gona make me blush!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 27 May 12 - 06:30 PM

drummers eh?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 27 May 12 - 09:10 AM

Roxby is going to be a nice reunion of the Yorkshire gathering at this rate! I shall look forward to hearing more of Mr Happy's uplifting repertoire.
And we would not hang out with Johnny Scrapyard if he was one of them drummers wot ruins a session!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 27 May 12 - 06:22 AM

Scrap,

To be honest, when I first walked in the room & saw + heard drums, I shuddered, as normally I can't abide 'em in sessions [too loud, off the beat, overwhelming, aaarrrgh!]

However, pleasantly suprised with your contributions, well played, on beat, really added to the ambience rather than detracting from it!

Cheers!

Also enjoyed your songs & look forward hearing more at Roxby

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 27 May 12 - 04:57 AM

I too enjoyed your drums and Mr Happy's music and song at the Yorkshire Gathering

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 26 May 12 - 06:20 PM

Mr Happy, sorry I just realised I had forgotten to thank you for the compliment, please forgive me.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 26 May 12 - 06:03 PM

Many thanks Tim, Tony has been in touch. Mr H, it was I, I cannot lie... sounds like there should be a song in there somewhere. We all had a great time and really enjoyed everything. See you soon.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 May 12 - 02:08 PM

Tony is on the case ..he has been struggling to find a hotspot that will work for him..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 May 12 - 12:30 PM

Srapyard Guitar
He is a bit technophobic but he does try and get things sorted asap..
I shall frighten him by text and see if that will make e mails seem more friendly..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 26 May 12 - 07:07 AM

Scrapyard Guitar,

My cheque's in the post & as it's 1st come etc, you'd best send your booking cheque asap.

BTW, really enjoyed your performances at the Yorkshire do - was it you on the drums?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Scrapyard Guitar
Date: 26 May 12 - 05:31 AM

Hi, I have sent a couple of emails to Tony this week regarding booking camping and as yet I've had no reply... is this usual? I'm new to Mudcat so don't know the etiquet.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 May 12 - 05:20 AM

cheers mate it is a lovely area couple miles to the rugged coast..nice beach at Staithes and the local kids swim in the harbor I believe they have boat rides and fishing trips there too.
there are shops with all the usual things an art gallery and a craft/art collective type sales room in the old town.
there is also a coop or sainsbury or some such ,but it is only a small one so no the huge range of stuff you might want.
Whitby is made up with shops and not far to drive or catch the bus.
a few pubs etc.
not far from the North yorks moors and all that there is to do and see there either..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 25 May 12 - 04:52 AM

Some piccies here http://www.yourlocalweb.co.uk/north-yorkshire/roxby/pictures/of the pub & area

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 21 May 12 - 06:18 PM

Ok no new news. just a reminder that we are cointing down the days

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 16 May 12 - 02:13 PM

ok fair enough maybe you cold put a link in here via the blue clickey thang

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,muppett
Date: 16 May 12 - 04:46 AM

I will do, but I don't want to hijack this thread, so will start a new one up in the next week or 2.

Cheers

Muppett

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 May 12 - 04:06 PM

muppett well we will keep an eye open for a road weary traveler and hope you have fine weather for your journey..

Maybe you could let us know what the Walk For Amos is all about ?
I am sure there must be folks who might want to support you in some way.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,muppett
Date: 15 May 12 - 09:03 AM

Hiya,
       Just had an email from the Captain Cook at Staithes to say they are having an Acoustic Music Festival from July 25TH TO 29TH Free entry and the format is the same as last year, so it looks like history is repeating itself (Dent & Holmefirth spring to mind).May pop in on both as I finish this year's Walk for Amos in Whitby that weekend, 200 miles in 9 days from Windermere to Whitby via Ilkley, York and Helmsley, (more info. to follow).

Good luck to both ventures.

Cheers

Muppett

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 May 12 - 08:49 AM

Should be fun...Has Trev finaly hung up his chefs hat?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nige & Di
Date: 15 May 12 - 07:58 AM

Natalie is the new gaffer and tells me there are no entry fee's to the cook either so we can flit between the 2, though it'll be hard to beat the quality of the beer at the cook, i was there a few weeks ago and Nat keeps a beer just as good as Trev used to and the range was as good as ever..........she as a new chef aswell food i got fish, chips, mushy peas and a pint of beer all for £6.50, the missus had pizza and a wine, also £6.50...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 May 12 - 12:35 PM

But not the beer :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 May 12 - 12:34 PM

Is there a new land lady?
I didn't realize there was a Staithes one this year so as far as I know they would be separate entities..
You don't have to pay to attend the Roxby one what you pay for is the camping..the entry to the pub and the playing of music is for free ..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Nige & Di
Date: 14 May 12 - 12:20 PM

last year we attended the Staithes acoustic bash and i've rang the cook and the new landlady tells me thats also running the same time so do we get 2 for the price of 1

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 May 12 - 08:15 AM

dont forget places are limited for camping so get in touch with Tony A.S.A.P if you need to book a spot for your tent caravan motorhome etc...
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 12 May 12 - 05:40 PM

Bumpety bump

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 10 May 12 - 05:35 PM

Bump!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 07 May 12 - 05:13 AM

don't the bubbles in the beer affect your buoyancy? maybe its outbreaks of IPA that help cause the Bermuda triangle effect ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 06 May 12 - 09:52 AM

Why yes! Cleopatra bathed in asses milk. I swim in Greene King IPA; both very good for the complexion and it means it don't matter that I swim with me gob open. In fact it's an advantage..... Hic!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 06 May 12 - 03:15 AM

swimming in beer ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 05 May 12 - 06:30 PM

Swimming is good for you; but beer and singing is better!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 02 May 12 - 04:14 PM

Hi Jane, no I didn't know who foggers was, but I've always enjoyed Tony's 'do'. Good to 'talk to' you again. Haven't made my mind up about trying the Bradfield weekend , then going straight over to Roxby.
Difficult decisions! It is lovely countryside around there - not sure about the swimming.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 02 May 12 - 04:03 PM

Great- it is going to part of our main break too. Carol, in case you don't recognise me from me nickname "foggers", its Jane from Sheffield; we chatted at Kiveton Park folk club the night Judy Cook was singing there on the Tues of Easter week.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 02 May 12 - 02:22 PM

it could be unaccompanied and sung in what i think you would call a round?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 02 May 12 - 11:19 AM

It could be couldn't it Tim?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 May 12 - 11:28 AM

Hey Carol is that part of a lyric?
will the sun be shining
the tide be turning
the moon be rising
the sky be blue ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 01 May 12 - 05:05 AM

Will I be at Roxby? Will the sun be shining, the tide be turning,the moon be rising, the sky be blue??? O.K. so I'm being very naughty but yes I'll be there actually from the Monday, it's part of my holidays!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 02:13 PM

Hi Carol, will you be at Roxby?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 02:03 PM

well I know its a bit rough on you northern Lasses but we don't wanna use up All of the summer before we get us tents set up ..:)
Even the posher ones indoors will enjoy the fine weather when we get there...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 12:03 PM

It's b cold up here but then I'm a good few miles north of you tim

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 11:21 AM

its lovely out here..warm sunshine,blue skies...
I think the weather is having a quick practice for the Roxby Music festival ...:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 01:28 PM

I am counting on the micro climate we hope to create..
All the warm air and other Erm atmospheric additives..
Hmmmmm
Additives

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 11:09 AM

I realise you are just the IT assistant and online presence in this endeavour. Will be interested to see what climatological magic you have at you disposal, to make you rash enough to promise "warm and balmy" in N Yorks in July.

If, however, you had said warm and BARMY ......??

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 03:37 AM

brrrrr its cold and wet here now ...
its gonna be so warm and balmy at this Roxby fest...the gentlest of breezes and the sound of your sweet sweet music floating to my ears...ahhhhhhh bliss !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 01:35 PM

nowt to do with me I am afraid ....although if anyone does want to send some spare moolah my way I am sure I could find some way of investing it..
Ok spending it ...:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 01:25 PM

Cheque in post. Honest!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 02:39 AM

any more for the Banjo and Bean express ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 05:17 PM

We wont care what key they are in as long as you keep the tent zipped :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 04:29 PM

Oops that was me without me cookie.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Apr 12 - 02:26 PM

I am a woman - of COURSE i can multi-task.......... Can't guarrantee they'll all be in the same key though.

Don't fancy catching crabs at all, so shall be choosy where I take a dip.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 22 Apr 12 - 03:12 PM

Re swimming
Seem to be quite popular in the harbour
As is catching crabs...

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 22 Apr 12 - 03:11 PM

snoring and flatulence and Banjoing.....
Multi tasking eh ?
You should fit right in :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 21 Apr 12 - 06:39 PM

Consultations have been fruitful. We is coming for the full stint and a cheque will be in the post by the end of the weekend. Do I need to forewarn people of my banjo playing tendencies? Oh and the snoring and flatulence too?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 21 Apr 12 - 07:05 AM

The North Sea, swimming?

Brrr, I'd need keep me thermals on!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 21 Apr 12 - 06:58 AM

Swimming togs?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 21 Apr 12 - 05:23 AM

Ooh, you didn't say it was at the seaside!

Have to pack our buckets & spades!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 20 Apr 12 - 06:27 PM

Soooo not tooo bad then eh?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Maggie Gee
Date: 20 Apr 12 - 06:13 PM

Although this venue is not a million miles from where I live, I must admit to never having been to Roxby before last Saturday. Ian Swinburne (see Loftus Open Acoustic on Facebook) gigged there that night and we went up a bit early to have a skeggy (thats a Yorkshire look) about the place.   Three rooms with varing degree of separation, beer garden with optional extension into a lawned area depending upon the weather (see discussion above) and a large reasonable flat field (unusual in this area) as camp site.   Landlord is very welcoming to the idea of lots of people in his pub making music, not just at the festival time, presuming they are buying his beer !   Not being a beer drinker, I can't comment on the quality of his brew, but others seemed to be enjoying it to a great degree. In short, a nice pub with stunning views over sea and moor-land and the prospect of a great long week-end with friends old and new. Love & Peace, Maggie xxx

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 18 Apr 12 - 03:01 PM

how refreshing ...
I have some a4 flyer type things if anyone would like me to e mail it..
please pm with contact details and I will try and send it for you
Cheers

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 16 Apr 12 - 11:47 AM

Some Photo's of the venue..



I know it says photo's but its One photo with several images..
Also its on face book group I have access to so you may have to scroll about to find it as more posts get added on there...
Tim

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 16 Apr 12 - 07:43 AM

some interesting photos on that link ..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 16 Apr 12 - 06:26 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxby,_North_Yorkshire

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 09:33 PM

Hi young Dougie....:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 09:32 PM

i am finding the weather forecasts so unreliable now they got better at it.
the first 45 years of my life they were just wrong ..now they are hit and miss..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 02:52 PM

Anyone got any insight as to the weather we can expect?
SOme of you clever people gotta be meteorologists...

You're making the mistake, Tim, of thinking that weather forecasts have anything to do with the weather.


…. I could see the sea from the beer Garden. ….

If you can see the sea, it's going to rain
If you can't see the sea, then it's already raining.


DC

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 06:50 AM

LOL!!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 06:50 AM

trumps is a game for old farts !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 06:49 AM

No noise 9 am till 9 pm ..... no beans before bed time campers ....

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 05:36 AM

Tony,

Thanks for that.

I do understand the stress involved in organising an event of this nature, as I've recently done 'the 3rd Glorious Year of Folking About in Anglesey at Easter!' which I commence planning & co-ordination around January each year.

I was in 2 minds about coming, but your [& others] explanation has again renewed my interest, so I'll be hoping to attend along with my ensemble; Mr Happy & the Gloom Band!

Cheers

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,guest tim leaning
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 03:52 AM

Cheers Gnomad
I could see the sea from the beer Garden.
If you are sailing by during the fest you could maybe
Give us a wave dude..
The link is a glood one thanks.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: gnomad
Date: 15 Apr 12 - 01:05 AM

I'm no meteorologist, but do work in the inshore waters just a few miles from your site. I have found these guys a more reliable guide for local conditions than the MetOffice. Though the focus of their interest is not your own, their info is generally sound. Any forecast beyond 4 days here is pretty much conjecture, so it is a bit early to say anything specific.

The coastal strip here tends to establish its own weather system, quite disregarding conditions just a few miles inland. I am unsure whether Roxby will fall within that strip, or conform to the more general weather pattern. Either way it seems wise to hope for the best, but to prepare for the worst.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 06:44 PM

Anyone got any insight as to the weather we can expect?
SOme of you clever people gotta be meteorologists...
unless thats to do with heavy rockss..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 12:17 PM

Re Session tent.
Sorry Mr H. I didn't intend to sound cold or ungrateful. There are a lot of emails come in and i try to answer them in clear terms. Reading it back now I could have choosen better wording.
The fact that I am crap with all techno things dosen't help ,thats why I get so much help from Tim.

Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 14 Apr 12 - 09:56 AM

Mr H - Tim makes a good point! This is all stuff that if discussed over a pint wouldn't be a problem I'm sure. I hope you do come to Roxby as I reckon it'll be right up your alley...

Tim - gig went pretty well ta!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 05:06 PM

and he would be incredibly stressed with having operated an computer machine...
I can imagine the sweat on his upper lip even now :)

Hello chaps
Now then Mr Coggles how went the gig?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 04:09 PM

...and he did finish his post with thanks!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tootler
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 01:35 PM

Mr H,

I suspect that the organiser is a bit fed up of people who think they can do a better job than him of organising the event, which is essentially one he has organised for a number of years now, only at a different venue.

So his shortness with you is understandable.

He also organises singarounds and open mikes locally, so he knows what he is doing.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 09:01 AM

Sorry you feel that way..MrH.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 05:36 AM

Your mate sounds very authoritarian & draconian, if not to say rude!

He can't say 'Thanks for offer of session tent' - even if not needed.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 07:37 PM

Hey hey!
it seems staycations are popular again this year..
If you were thinking of trying a camping and music experience at a small rural location this year. Please give coming to Roxby some thought..
If you are decided more or less to come please get in touch through the contact details in the first post and make certain of your pitch.
It is a fairly large field but there are already quite few booking in early ..
Tim

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 08 Apr 12 - 06:43 AM

Happy Easter !

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 06:33 PM

Hey I wonder if them there sword dancing types are gonna be there this year ? They were most excellent when we saw em before..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 04:38 AM

He doesn't miss a thing do he ?

if you are thinking of coming and maybe you gotta caravan or camper to tow...there is info about which route to take to the campsite in the first post..
If you follow those instructions the route is quite easy its not very hilly or twisty and you get a good view of the road ahead.
We drove up last year from the other way (from the coast) just in our old car and it is delightful but very twisty very hilly ,usually both at the same time.. It is a rural area and of course there are tractors,horse and other road users that will maek things evn more difficult..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 04 Apr 12 - 04:02 AM

Bounce back

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Apr 12 - 09:45 AM

Re Mr Happy Large session tent.
We don't need a session tent. There is ample space inside and outside at the pub.
As correctly stated by Tim Leaning, tentage is already sorted. We have an obligation to the owners neghbours and festival goers to provide a quiet camp site. To try and keep the majority comfrotable the camp site will operate a "NO NOISE" policy from 9.00pm to 9.00am so a session tent will not be allowed on the camp site.
Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: OlgaJ
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 08:03 AM

We play with a ceilidh band (What's the Point?)but could come as a 3 Piece Folk Dance band called Alterego. Got to check with others but think we could arrive on Friday and do something for you Saturday. Very willing to do turns in sessions etc. will confirm later.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,guest Tim
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 07:31 AM

Has he gone ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 05:13 AM

Ref dog posting by Dani:- This is the sort of thing that causes a lot of confusion, bad feeling, and time wasting. The blurb was carefully put together and proof read by all parties who have a responsibility to the successfull running of this festival. The blurb is correct and will be circulated in it's present form and content. The land lord may accept dogs out side of the festival. The pub is not big enough to accommodate the expected number of folkies and dogs. As the organiser trying to bring together all the elements of a successful festival , I have to comply with a number of different requirements from a lot of people. The agenda cannot be re-written by any single contributor. I will make this as clear as I can. The info posted on mud cat by Tim Leaning was agreed to by ALL concerned. The setting is in open farm land. ALL the info is correct but just in case there are any lingering doubt, Dogs are NOT allowed, This includes good dogs, small dogs,well trained dogs , quiet dogs, old dogs ,dogs who won't be any bother,dogs who's owners clean up after them . In fact as the info sheet says. NO DOGS. Any one turning up with a dog or dogs, no matter what reason, will be refused admission. Hope this is clear enough Tony

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 02 Apr 12 - 02:00 AM

Hope the consultation goes well and we get the pleasure of your company ..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: foggers
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 05:48 PM

Hmmm sounds like a fine way to spend some time. I shall consult with him indoors.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 12:31 PM

afraid so Carol hope you are keeping well and getting some songs sung.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 12:19 PM

Hi Tim - long time no see, in fact was it Staithes last year ?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 12:03 PM

I think plans are afoot for tentage in beer garden if you give Tony Leonard an e mail about it he could tell you what has been sorted out
Unless you meant just for yourself doh.. in which case "
Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July"
Mr Leonard's E mail being [e-mail]..
Re Dogs
As i understand the situation there are no dogs and no fires allowed on the field. I don't know what the policy is now regarding pets at eh B&B..
Hello Carol x

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:48 AM

If I brought a large session tent in addition to the caravan or trailer tent, would I have to pay pitch fee even though no-one will be sleeping in it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:43 AM

The Landlord Says Dogs ARE Welcome. :D x

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:27 AM

There's an outside building, i.e. you walk over the garden to enter it but hardly any distance, probably been some sort of storage/barn building at one time with a bar and seats in and I should guess that's where most of the sinning, sorry singing will take place! I wouldn't have thought we would need any more space but there's always the garden, depending on the weather!

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 09:17 AM

Tim,

Thanks for clarifications,sounds like a good do for the money.

So I understand there's only 2 spaces for sessions?

If I brought a large session tent in addition to the caravan or trailer tent, would I have to pay pitch fee even though no-one will be sleeping in it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 01 Apr 12 - 07:23 AM

It has been pointed out that if you look on the Google thingy for finding places it shows you the farm house across and a bit further along the road...
I have a few pics of the venue which I will try and get on line in some form.. It is a nice spot in the world to be listening to or playing music ..
Oh any ideas where I can put my photos ?
errrrrr ok I will just have to trust you not to be rude..

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 11:32 AM

Also
Note that 1 person camping on their own there is a separate rate.
:)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 10:34 AM

"This sounds like a song fest - will there be any sessions? ie TUNE sessions?"

Hello GUEST,sessionlass.. It is a music event where the people who turn up make the entertainment...we tend to start off by being in a room with beer and take a turn each to recite sing play to everyone else.. full blown exclusively tune sessions would depend on how many are there who want to do that and what room is available..it is pretty much open plan ..there is no guarantee that a full tune session will take place but there is no reason apart from performer's ? and space/room availability that it shouldn't either.

I am not being off hand and if there is a tune session I hope they might be patient enough to give some of us wannabees a chance to join in..
Hint hint

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 10:06 AM

1 unit (of up to 4 persons for one night) is £10
1 unit (of up to 4 persons for two nights)   £20
if you decide to stay for 3 to 5 nights      £25

This means that for the 5 nights it costs £25 for 1 unit of up to 4 persons..

Now what is a unit ? you may well ask..it is a tent ,a caravan, a motor-home, a camper-van ,folding tent,trailer tent,folding camper etc ..in which up to (and including 4 persons) are going to spend the night..

No Dogs I am afraid to say...Shame for the cannine friendly among us but that is the state of play re Dogs...
so to re iterate the full Five nights camping for 1 unit of up to 4 persons (But No Dogs) £25....
Cheers for the question and thanks for them wot answered ... :)

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: nutty
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 09:15 AM

I thought that Tim had made it quite clear   ............

"Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.
For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit."

That would mean that the maximum cost for 3 nights or more is £25

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 08:58 AM

Gosh, it's hard to get a definitive answer to a simple question!

'If you stay for the five nights of the festival it's £25 per pitch.'

If I stay for the five nights of the festival it's £25 per pitch - is that per night or for the whole 5 nights?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:54 PM

If you stay for the five nights of the festival it's £25 per pitch.
Previous years there's been a musicians session in another room over the weekend I think but in the 'singaround' venue musicians can take their turn and play a tune or poets recite, etc. So everyone's welcome.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST,sessionlass
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 11:48 AM

This sounds like a song fest - will there be any sessions? ie TUNE sessions?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:41 AM

still not clear!

If I want to stay 5 nights, How much is it?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Carol
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:11 AM

It's a great little festival cost is as follows -
For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: nutty
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 07:36 AM

IT SOUNDS GOOD - I wish you luck

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 04:55 AM

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Can you explain this more clearly, please?

Is it £10/night for 1st 3 nights = £30, then £25 for both the other 2 nights=£25 or £50? - making £55 for the whole 5 nights

Or is it £25 per night for the last 2 nights, making £80 for the whole 5 nights?

Subject: RE: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:46 AM

It is with regret I have to inform you that it is no longer possible to run the Staithes festival.The growing list of problems has become insurmountable.

The good news is that the new venue ,The Fox Inn at Roxby (just a few miles inland) should prove far more convenient than in previous years.
Campsite at the new venue is right next to the Fox Inn. All the details in the above posted by my techno mate Tim Leaning are correct.
It's got all the ingredients for a brilliant five days.
Cheers Tony

Subject: Music festival. Roxby, North, Yorkshire.
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 08:10 AM

Loftus Arts & Music Programme ( L.A.M.P.)

Presents

Roxby Music,

A FREE Five Day Open Acoustic Music Festival 2012

from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th July 2012

The New venue for 2012 is the Fox Inn, Roxby, North Yorkshire. TS13 5EB. Tel [phone]

Set in picturesque countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors

A field next to the pub will provide camping for caravans motor homes and tents.

Flush toilets, washroom and shower available 24 hours a day for the duration of the festival.

Camping available from Noon Wednesday 25th July to noon Monday 30th July.

Camping is £10.00 per unit per night, caravan, Motor home or tent for up to four people.

For anyone staying three nights or more the cost will be £25.00 per unit.

Single occupants will be charged £7.00 per night or £20.00 for three or more nights.

Awnings / Gazebos will be charged an additional £5.00. Free if booking is paid before 1st July

Caravans and motor homes can ONLY access Roxby from the A171 Guisborough to Whitby moor road, about one mile east of Scaling dam reservoir, signposted Roxby Borrowby Staithes

No dogs and no Fires allowed anywhere on the camp site.

Static Caravan Available, £25.00 per night. Book through Carl at the Fox Tel [phone] ()‎

The Fox Inn will be serving Pre Booked breakfasts from 8.30 am and meals from 12.00 to 3.00. Sandwiches and snacks will be available all day. As The Fox Inn will be busy and serving meals it is not suitable for dogs during the festival. No Children under 16 yrs in the bar after 9.00pm.

This festival is based 100% on audience participation. There will be a number of recognised stars joining us. All events are FREE so no one gets paid. Every type of acoustic music will be welcomed and encouraged. You cannot book a spot. Everyone who attends just turns up when it suits them and takes their turn .It's just one song at a time for everyone. There are no electrics, so it keeps coming round fairly quickly.

Sessions start Wednesday & Thursday from 6.00pm until midnight. Friday Saturday & Sunday will run noon until mid night. A selection of reasonably priced ales and home cooked meals will be available throughout the festival period.

Basic groceries are available from the Fox.

Booking is advisable, and will be on a first come basis.

Cheques for full amount to be made out to L.A.M.P.

Send Payment to L.A.M.P. 52 Micklow Lane, Loftus, North York's.TS13 4JE

Please indicate caravan or tent etc and dates of arrival and departure.

Please include your vehicle Reg No and a contact No or email

We are looking for a Morris / Folk Dance Group to join us


Anyone interested or for any further info please

contact me [e-mail]



Thanks Tony Leonard