Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Oct 15 - 10:05 AM

Thanks to all those who supported us last night - another great session.
See you next month...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Nov 15 - 04:56 PM

Refresh - it's come round real fast this month, and it'll happen in just two days' time, on 24th. Hope to see a good turnout before the festive cloud descends on the folk world!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Nov 15 - 09:23 AM

Tomorrow -- refresh!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 24 Nov 15 - 08:33 AM

Sorry Dave not so Stalwart tonight I am afraid I have a very heavy cold and will not be able to come over tonight. Sorry about that but have a good night see you next time. All the best

Joe N

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Nov 15 - 06:30 AM

Thanks for letting me know, Joe - get well real soon!
It was a depleted turnout, and you were one of three sufferers... but we still had a good session.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 25 Nov 15 - 07:48 PM

It's a great room to sing in and a very good opportunity to keep your voice in trim and sing the songs that may not get heard too often elsewhere. A group of likeminded people sharing songs, works for me. Leave the guitar at home and give it a try.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Dec 15 - 10:59 AM

Our next session should be taking place as advertised, on Tuesday next, 29th - unless I hear otherwise. We may be using the downstairs snug instead of the usual room, if attendance is light...
Looking forward to some good singing.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Dec 15 - 05:04 PM

Feedback so far indicates we're heading for a good turnout next Tuesday. Come all ye!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Dec 15 - 06:00 PM

We're still hoping and planning to go ahead with the Just Voices session on Tuesday, providing the rain stops and the flood waters recede so that the roads can be reopened hereabouts. I'll keep this thread updated if at all possible...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Dec 15 - 06:47 PM

Still going ahead on 29th... Refresh!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Dec 15 - 07:25 AM

Refresh once again - yes, we're still going ahead tonight!
See you all there...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 Dec 15 - 11:53 AM

Sad to say, it was a dismal turnout despite promises, and for the first time had to be abandoned....
Let's get back on the horse and make January's session one to remember for all the right reasons.
A Happy New Year to one and all..

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 01 Jan 16 - 04:58 AM

Sorry to hear it David, we both had disappointing last meetings, let's hope 2016 goes in the right direction. Happy New Year.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Jan 16 - 07:43 AM

New Year, new start, new programme for Just Voices!
Let's have a good year - and hope to see some new faces too.
First session of 2016 is on this coming TUESDAY, 26th January.
Usual time and place - see you there.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Jan 16 - 10:00 AM

A good start to the new year's programme, with an almost record attendance including the welcome re-emergence of some folks from the local session scene. Good songs and convivial company - what more could you wish for? - so here's to next month's.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Feb 16 - 07:02 PM

Hi everyone - this month's session will take place on TUESDAY next week, 23RD FEBRUARY - same time and place as usual (Black Bull Inn, Birstall, start 8pm).
Singers and listeners all welcome.
Looking forward to seeing some new faces too...


And here's advance warning that next month (March) the session has had to be rescheduled and will now take place on the PENULTIMATE Tuesday - i.e. 22nd March.

Cheers!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 18 Feb 16 - 10:33 AM

OK Dave see you then all being well Joe & Mo

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Feb 16 - 02:15 PM

Great to see you as ever, Joe and Mo...

Let's refresh...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Feb 16 - 05:11 PM

It's tomorrow!
Refresh...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Feb 16 - 08:08 AM

tonight...
refresh!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Feb 16 - 06:04 PM

Well, we certainly had a really good session this month - and many thanks to all those who attended. Some extremely fine performances, an interesting choice of songs, and illuminating conversation.
Great to see the return of Nick Dow and Mally, Malcolm, Sally and Barbara, and we enjoyed a welcome first-time visit from Vic Shepherd and John Bowden, also fine contributions from our stalwarts including Joe and Maureen.
Next month's session will be on 22nd (the "penultimate" Tuesday).
Cheers!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 18 Mar 16 - 06:59 AM

Just a reminder that the next session is this coming Tuesday, 22nd March. Usual time and place.
Let's make it as good as last month's - hope to see you there!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: Joe Nicholson
Date: 18 Mar 16 - 07:41 AM

Lets hope so too Dave we shall be there.

Joe & Mo

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Mar 16 - 07:45 AM

Thanks Joe!
For the rest - Refresh...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Ian
Date: 19 Mar 16 - 08:21 AM

Hi, could I just ask the start time.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Mar 16 - 01:56 PM

Sure, Ian - it's 8 pm, prompt.
Looking forward to seeing you.

Only this afternoon I received the sad news that the owners of the Black Bull have decided to close the pub with effect from Easter, all of a sudden and with no warning to the landlady or her staff.

This coming Tuesday's session WILL go ahead, but we will be looking for another suitable venue with some urgency. Any practical suggestions will be welcomed.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 20 Mar 16 - 05:21 AM

Last chance to REFRESH before Tuesday..

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 20 Mar 16 - 02:49 PM

Hope all goes well David, please keep me in touch as I cannot be there on Tuesday, work once again finding me.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Mar 16 - 06:00 AM

Stop Press --- Latest news is that the Black Bull will have a brief "stay of execution" for six weeks (under "caretaker management"), so our booking will be honoured and all being well we should still be able to use the venue for our 26th April session. Spread the word...!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 02 Apr 16 - 10:32 AM

Here's some good-ish news:

I've had a phone conversation with the new manager at our venue (the Black Bull). He tells me that his tenure is "for the foreseeable future", and that our room booking dates will be honoured.

So it's a case of "as we were", then, with the 2016 calendar still reading as follows:

Every last-Tuesday-of-the-month – i.e. 26th April; 31st May;       28th June; 26th July; 30th August; 27th September; 25th October; 29th November…   

… until December, when we plan to meet on the penultimate Tuesday (20th) instead.

We will, naturally, be continuing to put out feelers for a potential "Plan B" should the situation change again suddenly!

Thanks for bearing with us, and hoping to see you soon.

Cheers!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Apr 16 - 05:47 PM

It's come around now at last - our next session is confirmed as to take place this coming Tuesday, 26th April, at the usual venue.

It will be great to see some new faces as well as returning singers. Come and make it a record attendance this month!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Apr 16 - 08:30 AM

Refresh...
It's tomorrow night!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Apr 16 - 04:48 AM

It's tonight!
Should be a good session...
Refresh...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Apr 16 - 05:59 AM

Thanks to those new faces for turning up and making it such a good session last night.
However, some of the regular attendees were conspicuous by their absence, sadly missed, and it was strange not receiving their "sick notes". Hoping all are fit and well.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Birstallsinger
Date: 27 Apr 16 - 01:43 PM

Can't believe I have just seen this! shame I have missed Aprils Session but will look forward to joining you in May.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Apr 16 - 02:57 PM

GUEST, Birstallsinger - could you please identify yourself?
Are you on the mailing list? If so, it appears some email messages went astray, which may partly explain things...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Birstallsinger
Date: 04 May 16 - 01:07 PM

I have only been in the area for 1 year and didn't know of this session no problem with your emails but will make an effort to meet up at the end of this month. Look out for the newbie

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 04 May 16 - 02:30 PM

Great - looking forward to meeting you then.
Cheers,
MM

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 May 16 - 08:03 AM

Time again already for the reminder - our next session will be a week on Tuesday, that means 31st May.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 May 16 - 06:17 AM

Refresh - since I'm told some folks have gotten confused, it's not tonight but NEXT Tuesday, 31st May. See you there!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 24 May 16 - 08:34 AM

I am back off tour on Monday 30th after Chippenham Festival. I'll try and get there, if I can stay awake!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 May 16 - 08:41 AM

Thanks for letting us know, Nick.
Best of luck with the tour, friend, and hope you can recover in good time to be with us.

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 May 16 - 05:53 AM

Refresh - only three days to go -
so if you're out singing over the holiday weekend then make sure you keep some voice in reserve for Tuesday's Just Voices!!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 May 16 - 05:47 PM

2 apologies and 3 confirms received so far, so it should be a decent session this month.
Tuesday at 8pm prompt...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 May 16 - 07:17 AM

It's tonight!
Refresh!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 Jun 16 - 07:22 AM

Refreshing it certainly was last night, a splendid session despite the unfortunate absence of some erstwhile regulars, with some welcome new faces and enthusiastic, real quality singing from everyone concerned.
Thanks to you all, especially Nick & Mally and John & Vic for coming the distance, and to Guest Mudcatter BirstallSinger for finally making it to our gathering!
Till June's date (28th), then...

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 12 Jun 16 - 06:06 AM

Bad news - Just Voices is now without a venue.

I arrived there yesterday evening for the monthly Drovers club night to find the Black Bull closed and boarded up, with no information on the door. Needless to say, there had been no prior warning of this.
I shall endeavour to find out what is happening and seek a replacement venue (even a temporary one) as a matter of urgency.
Watch this space...


Max - could you please rename this thread "Just Voices Singers' Session - Yorks., UK" ? Thanks!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 13 Jun 16 - 02:12 AM

Yes sorry to hear this David, not your fault as many know the pub is "old established" and been home to many folk clubs over the years ~ hope you find another home shortly

Sign of the times in UK pub Chains trying to get as much profit as possible in a dwindling market ~~~~~~

Ray

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 16 Jun 16 - 06:30 AM

Latest news:
We are monitoring the Black Bull situation closely, in case the pub suddenly reopens!!
However, on the assumption that this is unlikely, we have sought and found a replacement venue, which will be used on a trial basis for the session on 28th June.
It's THE GARDEN GATE in Hunslet, south Leeds (Whitfield Place, LS10 2QB).
The landlady has kindly granted use of the Rampton Room therein, a separate, smallish snug room with a closeable door.
Beers are reportedly good.
We will aim to start prompt at 8pm as usual, in order to keep to an 11 pm finish.
Access from motorway network is good, with bus routes also serving the A639. There's a quite large car parking area within two minutes' walk.
We'll need a good turnout in order to assess the longer-term suitability of this venue - so hoping to see you there!

Subject: RE: New Singers' Session - Birstall (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 16 Jun 16 - 03:52 PM

Good luck with the new venue - it's a beautiful pub with good ale