Grimsby FC's 50th birthday

Subject: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 27 Jan 14 - 06:28 AM

Had a great night last night at the 50th birthday of Grimsby Folk Club. Lots of photos of past events...me with a big black beard and lots of hair! The music was great too... spots from all our current regulars with the addition of founder members John Conolly and Bill Meek and to round it all off a stunning performance from guests John Tams and Barry Coope.
oh...and there was a magnificent cake too!
geoff turner

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 27 Jan 14 - 07:12 AM

Congratulations Grimsby club. I have many great memories of singing there over the years, of the Broadside, and Stan & Kath, and of former member Pete Sumner who got me a booking at the folk club in Bermuda. 50 years equals my involvement in the folk revival, and I know there are other clubs of a similar vintage, or near to it, which goes to show that this folk thing goes wider and deeper than some give it credit for. Thank goodness for pioneers like the folk from Grimsby (and Clethorpes)long may they reign. RoyH.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: fat B****rd
Date: 27 Jan 14 - 11:39 AM

As a displaced Meggie I would like to congratulate the GFC on it's longevity and wish it (them?) continued success.
From Charlie Stenger - formerly of the South Bank Jazz Club.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: r.padgett
Date: 27 Jan 14 - 12:47 PM

Yea congratulations to Grimsby folk club and all who sail in her

Memories of the Winter Gardens the rain and Cleethorpes ff and did I mention the rain

Ray

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 27 Jan 14 - 01:51 PM

Don't forget the rain Ray!!
Do you remember the year they announced on the main concert stage that there were ducks on the campsite??
geoff

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: Kampervan
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 02:20 AM

It's great to hear that the 50th went so well, and I'm sorry that I couldn't get up there for it.

I attended Gy F.C. for many years in the late 60's and then, as part of Lindsey, helped to run the rival - Royal Oak Folk Club through the 70's and early 80's.

It was always friendly rivalry and we had many good years. But in the end Grimsby FC is the one that's still going strong and I'm sure that the club has a long and exciting future ahead.

Well done to everyone involved.

Best wishes

K/van

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 04:54 AM

Whatever happened to the Meggies the group that started the Grimsby club?

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 05:32 AM

First club I ever went to (64 -69)but just as a young member of the audience. John and Bill, The Meggies etc taught me all of the songs and choruses that I still sing today. Saw some wonderful guests too ranging across many styles since it seemed that there was no house booking policy to rule out anything.

Thanks guys

R

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: JohnnyP
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 10:12 AM

I first went to The Queens in 1965. We had some brilliant times - a young-looking 16 year old could get served with Tetley's Bitter! Is there any record of the guests in those early days. I bet it would make good reading.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 12:03 PM

JohnnyP
check the website   www.grimsbyfolkclub.co.uk   Click on History. John has started writing a history of the club from the early days geoff t

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,GY morris man
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 12:21 PM

I also attended back in the late sixties. The Meggies transformed into the more famous Broadside. The group with which John and Bill premiered some of their more famous songs.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 28 Jan 14 - 04:02 PM

unfortunately Brian Dawson of Broadside died towards the end of last year...he's much missed.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 29 Jan 14 - 10:23 AM

My fading memory tells me that I saw all of these people alongside many others not yet recalled.

Wizz Jones
Paul Simon
Ian Campbell Folk Group
Finbar and Eddy Furie
Louis Killen
Jacqui and Bridie
Jeremy Taylor
Leon Rosselson
The McPeake Family
Martin Carthy
New Lost City Ramblers
Macoll and Seeger
Cyril Tawney
Pete Stanley
Davy Graham
Dave and Toni Arthur

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 30 Jan 14 - 09:55 AM

Paul Simon twice! at the Queens

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: The Sandman
Date: 30 Jan 14 - 01:09 PM

it is one of only two clubs I have never sang in, may i wish you all the best for the next 50 years.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: Harmonium Hero
Date: 31 Jan 14 - 11:38 AM

Congratulations to GFC on your longevity. Hope it continues.
Ray: rain? pah! - when I sang there, I had to put my tent up in a blizzard!

John Kelly.

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Feb 14 - 12:48 PM

Subject: RE: Grimsby FC's 50th birthday
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 03 Feb 14 - 01:05 PM

We enjoyed our visit - warm and friendly, why wouldn't it go on for fifty years? Many congratulations GFC!