Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Oct 17 - 06:40 AM

Great idea, Rozza - but it would be rather more than a bus trip - either a
train and two or three buses (minimum) or three trains and a bus and/or a long walk at each end. And even if I travelled by car I'd not make it across in less than two hours, although at least it's not bang in the middle of the city and parking would be easier even on a Saturday... But if I ever find myself in the Lincoln area then sure I'll make the effort to be there! I wish you well with your session.
You're still welcome at Hunslet, but I suspect you'd have a similar problem with the journey.
Slight thread creep here - we thought about making ours an afternoon sing, but found it impossible to get a suitable venue, even casting the net geographically wider.

While I'm posting, time to REFRESH for this coming Tuesday at Hunslet!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 27 Oct 17 - 07:29 AM

Aiming to be there.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Oct 17 - 06:22 PM

It will be great to see you Nick - safe travels with your new wheels!!
For everyone else - REFRESH!!
Hallowe'en songs not obligatory (if there's the ghost of a chance!)...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 Oct 17 - 03:44 AM

It's tonight - so REFRESH!!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 Nov 17 - 01:16 PM

Twas a really superb night - best for a while - with attendees (appropriately for Hallowe'en!) numbering 13 (spooky...).
Everyone got into the spirit of things, you might say!

Hoping this might tempt some more returnees next month?

Special thanks to those travelling a long distance - Nick Dow, John & Vic, and Lynne & David - but thanks to everyone else too for their loyal support of our session.

See you again on 28th November.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Nov 17 - 10:46 AM

Really looking forward to our next session, which is less than a week away now - it's next Tuesday, 28th November.

And PS - don't forget, the December JV date (19th) will be one week earlier than usual due to Boxing Day.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Nov 17 - 06:49 PM

Still plugging away - next session is on Tuesday 28th.
Refresh!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Nov 17 - 06:24 AM

It's tonight - so REFRESH !

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 28 Nov 17 - 07:36 AM

Sorry all. Up to my neck in recording and touring, and Mally is in hospital tomorrow morning. See you next month if I can

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Nov 17 - 06:08 AM

Thanks for letting us know Nick, and hope Mally's hospital trip went well.

It was a really good session, though a touch more sparsely attended (especially nice to see John and Vic up from Sheffield), but we still got round the room five times with plenty of relaxed craic.

Next time will be 19th December - brought forward to avoid the Boxing Day clash. Let's see some of our old friends return - we miss you!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Dec 17 - 06:18 AM

Time for a refresh - next session is this coming Tuesday, 19th December.
Come all ye with your seasonal delights - songs, carols, assorted Xmastide junketings - or else play bah humbug, it's your choice. The only stipulation is to enjoy a good time and share the good music and good craic for the last time this year. Let's make it a good one!
See you there!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 18 Dec 17 - 06:32 PM

IT'S TOMORROW ! -- Refresh!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Jan 18 - 05:25 PM

Long time no post - it's been a fallow six weeks without singing, so hopefully everyone's batteries will be recharged in time for this month's session, which is on TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY. Usual time and place.

Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Jan 18 - 02:57 PM

Refresh - it's TOMORROW!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 Jan 18 - 06:47 AM

Thanks to all who sang last night and made it a great session, including our longer-distance travellers from Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Sheffield - thanks Nick, John & Vic, Rob - and regular supporters Linn, Cath and Tom.
But where are all the rest of our fine local singers? Hibernating?...

Next month's session is on 27th February.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers? Session ? Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Feb 18 - 07:02 PM

Just your monthly reminder that this month's session will still take place at the Garden Gate on TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY as booked.

Even the current spate of roadworks involving the overnight closure of the M621 motorway shouldn't put you off coming to Hunslet for a good sing!

Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Feb 18 - 05:56 AM

Weather forecast's not looking good for Tuesday, but I'm hopeful the snow won't settle enough to prevent us going ahead.
But do keep an eye on this thread just in case - and if you're on the mailout list keep an eye on your emailbox.
Fingers crossed...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Feb 18 - 05:41 AM

The heavy overnight snow has settled, and more is forecast for this afternoon/evening, so I think the most sensible course is to cancel tonight's session, particularly considering those who might be travelling some distance or from equally snowbound regions.
Sorry for the short notice...
Oh well, first time in 4 years, not a bad average I guess!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Mar 18 - 02:30 PM

Here's your reminder - this month's session is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27th March - usual time and place.
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Mar 18 - 04:00 PM

Forecast's looking good, hope that encourages more folks to return - missed you all last month!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Mar 18 - 09:38 AM

Refresh - it's tonight!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 27 Mar 18 - 01:55 PM

Can't make it this month. Have a good night.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Mar 18 - 06:07 AM

Thanks for letting us know Nick. We missed you!

It was another quietish session, but thanks to our loyal band of supporters (and to the Durbervilles for the plug).

Even so, I'd really like to know what's happened to our enthusiastic stalwarts from the Black Bull days, who seem to have dropped off the map since we moved to Hunslet.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Apr 18 - 07:35 AM

April's session has come around fast! It's next Tuesday (24th).
A warm welcome will be extended to one and all, but especially to any returning singers who've not managed to make it for a while.
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Apr 18 - 04:55 AM

Refresh - it's tomorrow (TUESDAY) !

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Apr 18 - 12:19 PM

TONIGHT!
Refresh!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Apr 18 - 06:14 AM

Well, it's over again for another month, and I am sad to report that it was a very poor turnout last night.
Thanks to Linn, Tom and Barbara for their loyal support and excellent contributions - you made the night worth while.
And OK, we received some legit apologies from other valued supporters (flat tyre, booked gig, impossible throat), but the weirdest thing is, no response whatsoever from almost everyone else on the mailing list. Well, maybe 24th seemed "the wrong" date, but it WAS the last Tuesday, honest! (30 days hath Aoril...)
So we'll try again - on 29th May - and let's hope for a better turnout, I could say "use it or lose it"!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 May 18 - 10:48 AM

Next Tuesday - a week today - is 29th May - which means Just Voices time again.
Please do try to make it, old friends and new. All welcome. Let's make it a night to remember. It might be our last...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 24 May 18 - 03:30 AM

I will be on my way south I'm afraid, It's a busy time of year.
Let's hope it's not the last session, because it is a good idea.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 May 18 - 12:38 PM

Thanks for letting us know Nick, hope you have a successful time down south, and hope you can make it in June - that date should still go ahead as far as I know. But as you yourself know, just having a good idea can so often not work out, however scrupulously you prepare and check things out beforehand!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 May 18 - 05:39 AM

Refresh - only two days to go!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 May 18 - 06:50 AM

Refresh again - it's tonight!
Come all ye...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 May 18 - 06:50 PM

Well refreshed after a lovely friendly session, thanks to the fine lady singers who attended. We seem to be becoming an increasingly select crew nowadays, but the craic is great, and last night we managed to get round the room seven or eight times too!
Already looking forward to next month's (June 26th).

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Jun 18 - 06:00 PM

Here's your reminder - don't miss this month's Just Voices, next Tuesday (26th June), usual time and place (The Garden Gate, Hunslet, 8pm start).

An EXTRA SESSION will take place as part of the Cleckheaton Folk Festival, upstairs at the Station Tavern, Station Street, Cleckheaton on FRIDAY 6TH JULY. Admission free, 8pm start.

Hoping to see more of you at one or both of these...

Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 10:06 AM

Time for a reminder for Tuesday's Just Voices session.
As advertised on Tony Haynes' Folk & Blues Show on Tempo FM last week...
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Jun 18 - 12:19 PM

Refresh - it's tonight!
Come and sing some cool songs!..

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: Ian
Date: 27 Jun 18 - 01:10 PM

Any singers looking for a spot August BH weekend cone and help out the volume at the barn singaround Towersey village at the pub. Sat Sun and Mon. No ticket needed some camping available.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Jun 18 - 02:51 PM

Well we did our best to keep cool in the sweltering heat, and managed a good session - albeit with a completely different roll-call of participants to last month. Especially good to welcome back John & Vic. Thanks to all our loyal supporters...

The next JV session will be the Cleckheaton Festival special edition on Friday 6th July at the Station Tavern, then we'll be back at Hunslet on Tuesday 31st July.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 Jun 18 - 06:19 PM

The wonderful Cleckheaton Festival is less than one week away. Come and join us!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Jul 18 - 06:19 PM

It was an interesting session, competing with the football revelries in the pub downstairs and on the fire escape, but not very well attended - principally due to the heat which tended to put folks off from the ten-minute uphill walk from the Town Hall!

Now for this month's usual session at Hunslet (The Garden Gate pub), which is in ten days' time, on TUESDAY 31st JULY, at the normal start time of 8pm. Hoping to see more of you there... come back, we miss you!!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 Jul 18 - 05:20 AM

REFRESH - it's tonight.

Please do try come and support us this month, as some of our regulars are likely to be away.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 Aug 18 - 02:33 PM

Duly refreshed by the fresher weather, yes - but a poor turnout, sadly, and for no apparent reason. Apologies were received from folks with car trouble and a dinner engagement. But otherwise it seems we've been deserted by our erstwhile supporters. Maybe we should consider rescheduling for a different night each month?
For the moment though, August's date is Tuesday 28th. I'll post a reminder nearer the time.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Aug 18 - 04:47 PM

Refresh - we've decided to keep going for the moment - next session will be as advertised, on Tuesday 28th August.

So just for once, cancel your knitting class or cat-washing night and come and share your songs old and new with our friendly singers. Listeners welcome too as ever.

Come all ye (and more besides) !

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Aug 18 - 03:55 PM

It's tomorrow - REFRESH!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Aug 18 - 06:18 AM

TONIGHT!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Aug 18 - 10:22 AM

A nice relaxed session last night, but again only a loyal small handful of singers participating. Lots of good songs shared and information exchanged. Next session will be on 25th September.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 20 Sep 18 - 09:07 AM

It's gettin' close again - this month's session is NEXT TUESDAY, 25th September.
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Sep 18 - 05:13 AM

Refresh -- it's TONIGHT!

We have the accolade of this week's "Recommended Singers' Night" on the Durbervilles' radio show, so let's all get along and make it a night to remember!

Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Sep 18 - 03:04 PM

Well, as we approach our third "century" on Mudcat, I must report an all-time record attendance at yesterday evening's session.
A really good time was had by all, sharing some three-dozen songs over the course of the evening.
Special thanks to Lynne and Barbara and Nick Dow for their loyal support.
next month's Just Voices will be on 30th October. See you there!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Oct 18 - 08:53 AM

One week to go - next session will be on Tuesday 30th October.
Looking forward to beating last month's record for number of songs sung...