Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Oct 18 - 12:13 PM

Refresh!
Only a few days - and the clocks-turning-back - to go...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Oct 18 - 08:58 AM

One more day to go...
Refresh!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 29 Oct 18 - 09:40 AM

I'll try to be there.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 Oct 18 - 12:35 PM

Cheers Nick.
Refresh for everyone else - it's tonight, so come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 02 Nov 18 - 01:30 PM

Yes, it was a great night on Tuesday - albeit another small but perfectly formed turnout. Anything from classic ballads to music-hall, and even some suitably "spirited" Hallowe'en-themed songs.
Here's to next month's session.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 20 Nov 18 - 06:18 PM

Here's the usual reminder for those who might be interested in our friendly and inclusive singers' session. Although we have a small but loyal following, we still welcome fresh entrants and returning attendees. And of course listeners...

Come and join us for a full evening of song - plenty of chances to sing whatever you like and/or swell the chorus. We're also promised a visit by a three-piece harmony group this month, so get there early!

We will also be paying tribute to two folk scene greats, Bill Caddick and Roy Bailey, who tragically have both passed away within the past few days.

Come all ye.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Nov 18 - 09:29 AM

Refresh - it's Tuesday! Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Nov 18 - 06:59 PM

Last call - refresh, for it's tomorrow (Tuesday).

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Nov 18 - 07:06 AM

Well, we certainly broke all records this month - for the lowest all-time attendance figure! Apologies were received from three of our loyal regulars due to car trouble and serious illness. And thanks to T and K for their continued support. We did, however, enjoy also a short visit from a four-piece female harmony group, whose members certainly appreciated the ethic of our little gathering, but for whom logistics prevent regular attendance.
But - begging the question - where is everyone else?
There's time before the next session (18th December) to farm out those childcare/grandad-watching/knitting-circle/weekly bible-class/dog-pruning commitments - so c'mon, let's make that seasonal gathering a good'un!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 12 Dec 18 - 05:54 PM

Less than a week to go before our final session of 2018, which is on Tuesday 18th December.
Seasonal songs not obligatory - but we could try to set a record for the number of versions of While Shepherds Watched!
Seriously tho', let's have a good turnout to ensure we can continue on into 2019.
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Dec 18 - 08:28 AM

Only one day to go - refresh!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 18 Dec 18 - 08:41 AM

Tonight - REFRESH!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Dec 18 - 04:42 PM

Well, we broke the record again last night with regard to turnout!
Just four singers - but what quality! Thanks to those loyal folks who braved throat infections to come and share their songs and carols.

Has everyone else left the planet??

A merry Christmas and happy New Year to one and all, and let's make it a New Year resolution to come and support this session, otherwise we'll be in danger of closing down.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 20 Jan 19 - 07:51 AM

Greetings from Alpha Centauri - have just been on a mission to seek out new life, new civilisations... - and new singers to breathe new life into the alien culture of our singers' session. But you don't have to be Venusian to come and enjoy Just Voices! Good songs and good Earthling company...
I hope to return to earth by the time of the next sing -
TUESDAY 29TH JANUARY.
Same time, same place, same bat-channel. See you there. Come all ye...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Jan 19 - 06:56 PM

Refresh - it's only four days away now!

Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Jan 19 - 07:09 PM

Refresh again - but with a caveat, watch this space in case of enforced last-minute cancellation should we get an overdose of snow.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: John Routledge
Date: 29 Jan 19 - 05:57 AM

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Jan 19 - 02:27 PM

Sorry had to cancel tonight due to the weather - let's hope for a better February.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Feb 19 - 07:32 PM

We're soldiering on - with a good weather forecast this month!
TUESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY at 8pm at The Garden Gate.
Do come and support us, the only session for unaccompanied voices in the whole of the region...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Feb 19 - 11:26 AM

Refresh - it's tomorrow!
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Feb 19 - 09:56 AM

Final refresh - it's tonight!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Feb 19 - 05:52 AM

What a lovely session last night - but once again there was only our loyal hard core of singers. Many thanks to Lynne, Linn and Barbara especially for their continuing support.
Next session is on 26th March.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 20 Mar 19 - 07:19 AM

Hoping to welcome some new faces next week at the March session - it's on Tuesday 26th.
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Mar 19 - 10:53 AM

Well, another session come and gone - and we only just made a quorum this month, having received other apologies (thanks) due to illness and touring commitments..

Another nice relaxed sing, but where oh where is everyone else these days?
Answers on a postcard (and don't forget the postage rate goes up this weekend)...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 Apr 19 - 07:27 AM

Refresh - this month's session is TONIGHT.

As trailed on the Durbervilles' Folk & Roots radio show - their "Recommended Singers' Night" for the week!
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 May 19 - 02:43 PM

Glad to report a much more well-attended session yesterday, with the welcome return of Nick Dow (cheers, friend!) and a first visit from a couple of fine singers from Leeds itself. Plenty of interesting craic and good songs.
The next Just Voices session will be on Tuesday 28th May.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 May 19 - 06:07 AM

Only a week to go!

So let's have another good session, despite Bank Holiday and Festival absences.

Tuesday 28th May...

Come all ye!!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 May 19 - 01:47 PM

It's tomorrow!
Refresh yourselves, and come and be welcomed to the Durbervilles' "Recommended Singers' Night"! (Cheers, lads!)
Come all ye...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers' Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 May 19 - 04:00 PM

Another month, another session - and another sparse turnout.

Kind apologies were received from those booked at Chippenham Folk Festival and also our good friend from the north-east, but the mailbox was otherwise silent.

Big thanks, then, to our loyal attendees, Lynne and Barbara especially, for their support and great singing. A nice relaxed sing was had by us all, and plenty of good songs were sung. However...

Next month's will be on 25th June, although the way things are going the session may well be becoming unsustainable and I am almost minded to cancel.
Watch this space for news...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Jun 19 - 04:13 PM

Still going ahead on Tuesday 25th June as scheduled.
Come all ye! (Please...)

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Jun 19 - 07:04 PM

Thanks to everyone who came tonight.
See you next month on 30th July.

Meanwhile, an extra session of Just Voices will take place at Cleckheaton Folk Festival on Friday 5th July at 8pm at the Station Tavern. Admission free...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Jul 19 - 05:26 AM

Good turnout at Cleckheaton, but none of our Hunslet regulars!

Let's see the return of the latter tomorrow at July's edition.
Starts 8pm as usual at The Garden Gate...
Come all ye.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 Aug 19 - 06:04 AM

Thanks to all who braved the thunderstorms on Tuesday to support us - it was a really good session, with the best attendance for 18 months, and some great songs and craic. Especial thanks to loyal singers Lynne, Barbara and Linn for keeping the faith and sharing their songs.
See you next month on 27th August.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Aug 19 - 02:41 PM

Only a few days to go - our next session is Tuesday 27th August.
We've been promised a visit from Welsh John of North Sheffield, so it'll be a good night and we should still get "round the room" five times or more!
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Aug 19 - 06:21 AM

Refresh - it's only one day away - tomorrow, Tuesday.
See you there!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Aug 19 - 02:00 PM

Those who were absent missed a most interesting session this month - including some fascinating and well-sung contributions from Welsh John of Chapeltown, Sheffield.
Special thanks this time also to regular supporters Tom and Linn for their fine songs and good company.
Hoping to see some returning singers for Just Voices next month, which will be on 24th September.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Sep 19 - 10:58 AM

Refresh - it's only a week away now!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Sep 19 - 07:01 AM

It's tomorrow!
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 25 Sep 19 - 06:37 AM

Sad to report, our lowest ever turnout last night - just three singers in total, and two listeners. We still had a great time, but can't fathom why or how everyone else seems to have gone to ground.
The next session is October 29th, and I guess we'll carry on as booked till end of year, but it's getting to be too erratic and more of a matter for concern now.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Oct 19 - 02:15 PM

Time for an upturn - reminding all of this month's session, tonight at 8pm.
See you there? Hope so!
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 Oct 19 - 05:33 AM

So where was everybody???

But thanks to Linn, instead of a singaround we had a highly enjoyable workshop of first-world-war songs and whaling songs!
Which just goes to prove, every session of Just Voices is different, with a great mix of songs. Why not come and try us?
Next session (if we survive) will be 26th November.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 23 Nov 19 - 02:36 PM

It's this coming Tuesday! Only three days away...
Come all ye...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: JHW
Date: 26 Nov 19 - 05:55 AM

I enjoyed the once I've been and the Garden Gate is a wonderful almost preserved pub. Worth a visit for its own sake. (They were going to knock it down last century but campaigners saved it)
Garden Gate NB this is a zombie website. Just see the pics, writeup out of date.
Alas well over an hour of maybe wet motorway for me but do go if you're anywhere near Leeds and better still know your way round.

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 26 Nov 19 - 06:41 AM

Thanks for your endorsement, John - we do realise it's a long haul down this way for you but you're very welcome any time, friend.
As is anyone!
It's tonight!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 27 Nov 19 - 09:27 AM

Another thin turnout last night, sadly - but a very pleasant session nevertheless, with well over 30 songs being sung including a brand new composition by one of our members!
Many thanks to Lynne and Tom for their loyalty and continued support of our session.
Next month's is earlier due to Xmas festivities - which means 17th December.
Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 10 Dec 19 - 10:11 AM

Swift reminder - it's NEXT WEEK !
That means Tuesday 17th December.

Who'd be a turkey at Christmas?... Come all ye!!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Dec 19 - 07:15 PM

Well, I think the world had forgotten the date - for we had our second lowest turnout ever this month. Really cannot fathom this.
Next month's will be on the third Tuesday - 21st January - due to a clash of commitments.
I can only hope for an improvement...

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 18 Jan 20 - 05:27 AM

Refresh - only three days to go -- this month's session will be on Tuesday 21st January.
Weather forecast is good, and there's no clashes with any major folk events. So what's there to lose? Come all ye!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Jan 20 - 07:19 AM

Well it didn't make any difference changing the date to ensure the show goes on - the downward trend of the past four months has continued, with only two fellow-singers at last night's session.
This makes no sense - and with no feedback from the previously enthusiastic absentees I'm forced to conclude that it might be the time to call it a day. It would be good to get some response before I have to make that decision, however, so now's the time to get in touch - please!

Subject: RE: Just Voices Singers’ Session – Hunslet (Yorks.)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 22 Jan 20 - 12:57 PM

Any chance of moving back to Birstall?