Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions

Subject: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 05 Mar 16 - 01:43 PM

The venues are now pretty well established for the first and third Sundays in the month as follows:

1st Sunday is Fernandes Tap from around 1.30pm ~ upstairs, plenty of room for audience and singers and players of all abilities ~ finishes often after 5pm ~ beware of early Wakefield Wildcats crowd on home matches ~ [usually out by 2pm! ~]


3rd Sunday ~ Bull and Fairhouse ~ not far from Fernandes, same usual crowd by and large start 1.30pm ish, no rugby league ppl normally

Please forget the previous thread on "Change of Wakefield" sessions

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 16 Mar 16 - 10:21 AM

Please join us for our next mixed , informal session of songs and tunes on the third Sunday of the month ( 20 th. March ) at The Bull And Fairhouse in Wakefield at around 1.30 p.m.....free admission. You will be made very welcome....singers, musicians and listeners alike. We look forward to seeing you.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 17 Mar 16 - 03:53 AM

Yes as Dave says, nice informal Sunday pm mixed song and tunes session appreciative audience and others

High standard but encompassing all new singers and muscians, the weather is getting better and transport links by bus and train as well as ample free street parking all a plus ~ steer clear of the car parks as 24/7 charges

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 21 Mar 16 - 06:16 AM

It was good to welcome so many to the excellent session yesterday at the Bull And Fairhouse in Wakefield....this included one or two new faces too. The next session at Fernandes Tap will be on Sunday 3rd. April at around 1.30 p.m. and all are welcome.

Don't forget the Sheffield Folk Sessions festival this weekend...25,26 and 27th March. It promises to be a wonderful weekend and you will be very welcome . Best wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 21 Mar 16 - 12:09 PM

Thanks David, yes check out Sheffield sessions Easter 2016 a full programme of events shown anda map, camper space and noted accommodation

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 21 Mar 16 - 03:25 PM

Simple thought from a simple child ............ how about providing a link.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: JulieF
Date: 22 Mar 16 - 05:27 AM

http://www.sheffieldseshfest.org.uk/

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 22 Mar 16 - 07:39 AM

Thankyou , Julie .

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 02 Apr 16 - 07:39 AM

All are welcome at our next mixed folk session tomorrow, 3 rd. April at around 1.30 p.m. at Fernandes Brewery tap in Wakefield.....great venue, free entry , pleasant people , excellent real ales and good music.....songs and tunes . Please join us.

Best Wishes ,

David .

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 14 Apr 16 - 11:39 AM

This Sunday , 17th April, all are welcome at our next free mixed folk session....around 1.30 p.m at the Bull And Fairhouse pub in Wakefield....always well attended with friendly people, good music and real ale. Please join us for tunes, songs or just come along and listen.

Best Wishes,

David .

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 13 May 16 - 05:10 AM

This Sunday, 15th MAY, all are welcome at our next free, informal mixed folk session...around 1.30 p.m at The Bull And Fairhouse pub in Wakefield...always well attended with friendly people, good mixture of songs and tunes and real ale. Please join us.....you will be made very welcome....listening, singing or playing !

Best wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 14 May 16 - 02:59 AM

Yes this Sunday (3rd in month) Bull and Fairhouse central area, close to M1 quiet and parking free and on street free as designated ~

Mixed friendly session beginners and experts ~ fiddles, melodeons, concertinas, banjoes, unaccompanied and traditionalist from 1pm ish on

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Jun 16 - 12:21 PM

Please see the post above.....our next session is TOMORROW .....19th. June. Bull and Fairhouse. From 1 pm ish. Players, singers or listeners ....all are very welcome. Please come and join us. We look forward to seeing you . Good ale, good mixed music and friendly people.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 16 Jul 16 - 09:07 AM

Bull And Fairhouse mixed session tomorrow...17th. July in Wakefield . All are VERY welcome...singers, players and listeners. Relaxed , friendly, welcoming with real ales ... at around 1.30 pm. Come and join us !!

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 04:53 AM

All are welcome at our next mixed songs and tunes session this coming Sunday , 7th Aug at around 1.30 p.m. at Fernandes Brewery Tap in Wakefield. See the previous posts for more details and post code . Please come along to sing, play or simply listen.... real ale pub, pleasant atmosphere, great welcoming people and really good music for all tastes. We look forward to seeing you.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 07:15 AM

Yep usual second Sunday ~ singers and musicians welcome ~ note free car park ( abig one) round the back too and Wakey on a Sunday pretty quiet dunt use the 24 hrs carpark it costs

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Raggytash
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 11:38 AM

Err.............. It's the first Sunday this weekend, just saying like


................. I'll get me coat.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Felipa
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 01:37 PM

if John and Heulwen Goodall ever attend, please give them my regards.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 04 Aug 16 - 05:06 AM

YES.....Ray is drunk again......the session is THIS COMING SUNDAY....7th August. This IS the FIRST SUNDAY of the month....quite right NICK ...thanks.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Raggytash
Date: 04 Aug 16 - 05:28 AM

See you in a couple of weeks Dave. Cheers

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 04 Aug 16 - 02:05 PM

Very sorry yes first Sunday Fernades Tap, third Sunday is Bull and Fairhouse Wakefield ~ confused meself with Sunday being 7th August ~ second Sunday is Barnsley Celtic music session in the Old No 7 Market Hill

Apologies ~ I am losing the plot

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 30 Sep 16 - 05:49 AM

All are welcome this Sunday,2nd. October at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub, Wakefield at around 1.30 pm. for our free , folk session ( mostly ) with songs, tunes or simply come to listen. Friendly people, good music, pleasant informal atmosphere and a choice of so many real ales. A similar session is held on the third Sunday of each month at 1.30 at the Bull And Fairhouse Pub in Wakefield... next session will be on 16th. October. Please join us !!

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 08 Nov 16 - 05:52 AM

Thanks to all who attended the latest session at Fernandes Tap Pub in Wakefield on Sunday 6th. November . It proved to be an excellent afternoon of songs and tunes with around 40 attending....with lots of people simply listening. Our next similar session will be at the Bull And Fairhouse Pub in Wakefield on Sunday 20th. November at around 1.30 p.m. It is also the next Musicians session THIS SUNDAY...13TH Nov during the afternoon at the Old Number 7 pub in Barnsley with Alan Jones as your host...you will be made very welcome at all these FREE folk events and we look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 20 Nov 16 - 06:55 AM

All are welcome at our mixed, informal , free session of live music at the Bull And Fairhouse pub in Wakefield TODAY from around 1.15 pm to around 6 p.m. Great atmosphere, music, real ales and friendly people.We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you .

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 05 Dec 16 - 06:13 AM

Thanks to all who attended our session yesterday at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub in Wakefield......another superb turn out and we shared a great afternoon of songs, tunes, good ale and friendship.....held every first Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm and all are always very welcome.

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Felipa
Date: 20 Dec 16 - 01:40 PM

will thee be a session on new year'day 2017?

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 04:24 AM

That is a very good question Felipa ~ Jan 1st does fall on the first Sunday in January 2017

Boxing day Monday 26th sees very many of the regulars at the Kings Head, Heath Common Wakefield where the Wakefield Morris dancers meet every year ~ during/afterward there is a music session and sing in side the pub

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 31 Dec 16 - 05:23 AM

The usual session at the Fernandes Tap pub in Wakefield tomorrow at around 1.30 pm is STILL scheduled to take place but there can be no guarantees of how many will brave sore heads and illness to be there.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 31 Dec 16 - 12:37 PM

Hope to be there with one or two others ~ new faces and first timers all welcome too

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 06 Jan 17 - 11:14 AM

At this time I have been notified that our usual venue for Folk Music on the third Sunday of each month at the Bull And Fairhouse Pub in Wakefield has shut. I am now looking for a new venue and will try to keep everyone posted. Please pass this on to others.This does NOT affect our sessions held on the first Sunday of each month at Fernandes Tap in Wakefield.

Best Wishes.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 08 Jan 17 - 09:33 AM

Oh sh***!
Another one bites the dust.
What is this world coming to?

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 08 Jan 17 - 10:49 AM

I am still confident these sessions WILL continue but in a different venue. Watch this space for more information as soon as it is to hand.

Best Wishes.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 Jan 17 - 06:32 AM

Yes Mr Nuttall looking for a quiet Sunday (3rd) in month venue near/around Wakefield

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 Jan 17 - 10:53 AM

Right Mr David Nuttall having done total recce ~ on foot, says The Star at Sandal "booked" Jan 15th at 2.30 for 3pm start ~ downside is the late start but other clientelle in until that time ~ estimated finish by 7pm ~ yes this will affect your Sunday Lunch etc ~ but lets give it a go, please

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 09 Jan 17 - 12:10 PM

The full address for this new venue is as follows......

The STAR , 42 STANDBRIDGE ROAD, SANDAL, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE,

WF2 7DY ......near to the ASDA Superstore The sessions are planned for the third Sunday of each month at around 3 p.m. until around 7 p.m. There is ample space in the very large adjacent car park . All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 10 Jan 17 - 04:17 AM

Thanks David

Ray

A quiet semi rural area near Newmillerdam, with nice walks and popular in the summer and winter

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 10 Jan 17 - 05:42 AM

"ASDA way to do it!"
Fast work, David - congratulations!
Hope to make it on Sunday.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 12 Jan 17 - 05:58 AM

Please see the posts here for 9th. January. The previous session at the Bull And Fairhouse in Wakefield on the third Sunday afternoon each month has been replaced by sessions at the STAR INN in Sandal near the Asda Superstore WF2 7DY.The first of these sessions will be THIS SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY .Please spread the word and join us for our first session at this new venue and make it a success. All are very welcome and we look forward to seeing you at around 3 p.m.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Jan 17 - 05:10 AM

Many thanks to all the musicians, singers and followers who attended the first meeting at this new venue.I cannot recall any session being so well attended in the past . In many ways we were the victims of our own success as too many people were unable to fit comfortably in the space provided. The large numbers of the general listening public also added to the logistical problems. Musicians were 'spread ' rather than being in close proximity to each other. The pub was also somewhat noisy due to its popularity.The net result was that many fine individual singers could not be heard or were reluctant to sing at all against the general noise...apologies to them. The pub itself has a great atmosphere, staff and beer and we were made very welcome.It was impossible to predict the incredible response and level of support which we received . In time , the sessions may well prove to be less popular and the venue and session will be more manageable. We propose continuing with subsequent sessions at the Star and the next will be on the 19th Feb at around 3 p.m.. There cannot be too many folk sessions which have suffered due to ,almost, too many attending....a relatively happy position. Thank you for your support.

Best wishes,

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 18 Jan 17 - 08:06 AM

Congratulations on your success unfortunately its just that bit too far from N Lincs to attend

Gerry

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Jan 17 - 09:24 AM

Yes I appreciate that Gerry. It's a shame you are not a bit nearer. You would always be very very welcome at this session and the ones at Fernandes on the First Sunday of each month ( see above for more details. Enjoy your music.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 04:50 AM

Yes as Mr Nuttall says singers supporters and musicians turned up from miles around ~ a lot of talent to draw from and to support live music

The first afternoon session was a bit problematic and we do need to ensure that the pub appreciate us and that customers are aware of the nature of the acoustic largely traditional tunes and songs which we sing and play

Third (3rd) Sunday afternoon in the month from 3pm ish

Looking forward to February 2017

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 07:28 AM

I appreciate the efforts you have made to keep this session going, Dave, and indeed your loyalty to local live folk music which knows no bounds.
You did a fantastic job in finding a replacement venue at such short notice.
I appreciate there will be pros and cons to any venue. And the first of any series of events will never be typical of the ensuing weeks.
But sad to say I have to agree with comments made so far.
Having made the effort to attend on Sunday last, I came away with a headache, and much less than satisfied. It may have been a victim of its own success, but in the event it proved impossible to perform anything but the rowdiest and most "populist" of material. The wonderfully inclusive and genuinely supportive spirit of the erstwhile Bull & Fairhouse sessions was being sacrificed in favour of some individuals repeatedly "grandstanding", almost for the locals' benefit it seemed.
More seriously IMHO, the acoustics were less than ideal, and some singers could hardly be heard even from a short distance away, whereas (as you rightly say) many good singers didn't even get heard at all or didn't feel able to chance a turn. And yes, everyone was far too spread out to enable the usual "dive-in" principle to succeed.
I'm really not sure whether it's going to be worth my attending again, as I have to travel some distance and time is tight when I have another commitment on the evening of the third-Sunday each month anyway. That would be a shame, since I've enjoyed supporting the session for the past few years.
Hope my feedback is of some use.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 09:39 AM

David , Thank you for your observations...the majority of the points you make about the session are already realised and are well documented here and on other social media. I am sorry we may not see you at the sessions in the future.You may have missed much during the time you were sleeping !! I have spoken to others who still seems to think it has potential and is worth persevering there . I would, however , take serious issue with a couple of points you make. I believe the 'populist' material to which you refer may have been chosen because it may have helped to involve the spectators ...many of whom may have been new to this type of live music. I concede that, by its very purpose and nature , it needed to be louder and more expansive than that which we would normally play or sing on a regular basis . Your comment that there were ' individuals repeatedly grandstanding almost for the locals' benefit 'is unfair as they tried to keep things moving along...NOT to hog the limelight but with more popular offerings to involve more people through tunes and chorus songs ...their contributions were , therefore , much appreciated .The pub was, as you say rather noisy and I hope this will even out over time. Thank you for recognising my intentions and efforts to try to keep Folk Music live in the area.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Guest Alan Jines
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 10:35 AM

Like all first times this session had it's teething troubles. The audience was amazing and still there listening when I left, most of then standing up. I have supported Dave's mixed sessions for quite a few years now, never miss without good reason. I know he works hard to give us the best in local music. This new venue IMHO is actually better than the Bull & Fairhouse which had a pillar that cut the singers/players into two parts. I am sure the problems will sort themselves out as people get to know the venue and the novelty wears off for the none folkie locals. I shall definitely be back next month. Well done David.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 11:17 AM

Yes many points made are in fact correct ~ we cannot take venues and

audiences for granted ~ indeed many professional singers do that all

the time btw ~

it is hard work to create the ideal venue from scratch and pubs as we

know are hard to find particularly for Sunday pm with lunches being

popular and new pubs and landlords need to be informed as well as the

regular customers as to what the norm is for such gatherings

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,T Mac
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 01:43 PM

I think given a few sessions it could become a good venue and agree with Ray and Allen. It's not easy finding a perfect venue and some time is needed to settle in. Well done for finding a place so quickly Dave and keeping it going T Mac

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Jan 17 - 11:23 AM

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,raccoon
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 09:53 AM

A difficult match at Stoke but let's hope we can capitalise on the Liverpool result and get three points. This time last year I'd be hoping for a draw, now I'm realistically looking for a win.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 04:10 PM

VERY NICE, RACCOON !!!Can you write a folk song about it ???????


DAVE

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 23 Jan 17 - 10:42 AM

A bit of thread drift ~ no doubt after a late night session

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 02 Feb 17 - 08:06 AM

Just a reminder that it's our usual mixed informal session of songs and tunes THIS SUNDAY...5TH.FEB at around 1.30 pm ( the first Sunday in each month ) at Fernandes Tap real ale pub in Wakefield. Please see previous posts for details and postcode. Our session on the third Sunday of each month will take place at the Star in Sandal on the 19th.Feb at 3pm ( see above posts for details ). All are most welcome at both sessions and we very much look forward to seeing you.

Best Wishes

DAVID.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 02 Feb 17 - 09:44 AM

Yes as David say Wakefield mixed sessions 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Feb 17 - 04:22 AM

There's a big echo in here in here in here

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 13 Feb 17 - 03:07 PM

Please see my post on here dated 12th January 2017. Our next mixed music session will take place at the Star in Sandal near Wakefield at around 3pm on Sunday 19th. Feb . All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.

Best Wishes.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Feb 17 - 10:13 AM

Can't believe this it's been up a day and little sir echo has not appeared

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 15 Feb 17 - 06:29 AM

Guest, in life is it better to be positive or negative? Which are you?
Hope all goes well on Sunday at the Star.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Feb 17 - 06:15 AM

Mixed music session. This Sunday 19th Feb at around 3 pm at the Star Pub at Sandal near Wakefield....near to ASDA Supermarket. All are very welcome and we look forward to seeing you.   

Best Wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 21 Feb 17 - 01:08 PM

Many thanks to all who attended our music session at the STAR on Sunday and to the landlord and staff for their hospitality and food. Happily the session was more manageable than our inaugural meeting and we enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Our next such meeting here will be on Sunday 19th March at around 3pm. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you .

Best Wishes

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 31 Mar 17 - 05:39 AM

Our next mixed session of songs and tunes ( on the first Sunday of each month ) will take place this Sunday..2nd April at Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub in Wakefield at around 1.30 pm. All are very welcome...real ales , lovely music, listen or sing or play, friendly people, great atmosphere.......do come to join us. See previous posts for more details, postcode etc.

Our next mixed session at the STAR pub in Sandal near Wakefield ( third Sunday of each month ) will take place on 16th. April at around 3 p.m. All are very welcome. Please refer to previous posts above for the postcode and more details.

Best Wishes,

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 02 Apr 17 - 05:39 AM

Looking forward to seeing you at FERNANDES today .

Best Wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 12 Apr 17 - 07:30 AM

Please join us at the STAR pub in Sandal near Wakefield for our mixed session of tunes and songs at around 3 p.m. on Sunday 16th April ( this Sunday...third Sunday of each month ) All are made very welcome to include the regulars AND newcomers.....friendly people, real ales , warm atmosphere and enjoyable music. We look forward to seeing you.

Best Wishes,

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 31 Jul 17 - 07:53 AM

This is just a reminder that it's the free , mixed folk song and tunes informal session on the first Sunday of each month....6th. August 2017 from around 1.15 pm to around 6 pm.....Fernandes real ale bar ( upstairs )in the centre of Wakefield just off Kirkgate . All are very welcome...young and old, new and old hands, singers, players and spectators. We very much look forward to seeing you . Please see the posts above for postcodes and contact numbers.

Our next session at the STAR public house in Sandal will be on Sunday 20th. August at around 3.00 p.m. but please note that numbers may be depleted as it is the Whitby Folk Festival over that weekend and beyond.

Best Wishes,

David .

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall Wakefield
Date: 31 Aug 17 - 05:48 AM

The mixed session of songs and tunes will be held around 1.15 pm on Sunday 3rd September at Fernandes Tap real ale bar ( upstairs ), Wakefield . Great music, real ales, lovely people and atmosphere....no charge at this informal gathering and spectators are most welcome. All are welcome and we very much look forward to seeing you. Please see previous posts for more details.

BEST WISHES ,

David .

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 08 Dec 17 - 05:40 AM

Will you please note that our mixed songs and tunes sessions held on the THIRD SUNDAY of each month will meet at a new venue. We previously met at the STAR PUB in Sandal but will commence to meet at the GREY HORSE,kirkgate , Wakefield WF1 1JG at around 2 p.m.The pub is near to the bridge .There is limited parking on nearby roads or behind Fernandes or behind Isherwoods opposite the pub.The next session held here will be on 17th. Dec. Future sessions at Fernandes on the FIRST Sunday of each month remain unchanged. We look forward to seeing you. All are very welcome to sing, play or listen.

BEST WISHES
David.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 28 Jan 18 - 08:34 AM

This is just a reminder that our next informal folk songs and tunes session will be held on Sunday 4th. Feb at around 1.30 pm at Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub in Wakefield. Last month was a lovely session with around 40 participants there ...real ales , warm atmosphere, lovely friendly people and great music. All are very welcome....newcomers, beginners, young and older, singers, instrumentalists and listeners . We hope you are able to come along and we look forward to seeing you.

BEST WISHES.
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 25 Apr 18 - 02:58 PM

Please note that our next session of Folk Music at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub on Sunday 6th.May at around 1.30 p.m. will NOT be held on the usual upper floor but will be held in the bar which is half way up the stairs . This arrangement is for the 6th. of May only and normal service will be resumed in the future in the upper bar. Please also be aware that there are no toilet facilities on this level so a climb to the top floor will be needed to visit the toilets. This may affect those with mobility issues. Thankyou.

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 17 May 18 - 11:15 AM

Please note that our next informal session of songs and tunes in Wakefield will be held at the Grey Horse near Kirkgate Railway station at around 1.15 pm Sunday 20th May ( the third Sunday of the month ). All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.

Our next similar session at Fernandes Tap pub in Wakefield will be on Sunday 3rd. June at around 1.15 p.m.( the first Sunday of the month ).

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 02 Jun 18 - 09:20 AM

Our next session at Fernandes Tap Pub in Wakefield will take place tomorrow 3rd June at around 1.30 p.m. All are very welcome and we look forward to seeing you. See previous posts for further details, post code etc.

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 01 Aug 18 - 06:37 AM

Our next session at Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub in Wakefield will be on SUNDAY 5th August at around 1.30 p.m. All are very welcome....singers, instrumentalists and those who just prefer to listen. We particularly welcome newcomers and younger participants too . We very much look forward to seeing you. See previous posts for more details, post code etc.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 30 Aug 18 - 04:53 AM

Our next Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub songs and tunes informal session will be on Sunday 2nd . September at around 1.30 pm in Wakefield. All are very welcome...singers, instrumentalists, audience and newcomers are always very welcome and we look forward to seeing you...bring along your friends too. Please refer to previous posts for address and postcode.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Enfield/Swindon Pete
Date: 02 Sep 18 - 04:23 AM

Wow this is luck. I’m staying in Sheffield so coming up on the train to visit the session. Look forward to seeing you all. Best Wishes Pete

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Enfield/Swindon Pete
Date: 03 Sep 18 - 02:10 AM

What a fantastic afternoon. Songs and tunes were brilliant. This must have been one of the friendliest sessions that I’ve ever been to. Thanks to Dave too a great and relaxed organiser and to the chap who loaned me his guitar. Beer was excellent to top it all. I’ll keep my promise and come back before Christmas 2018. Thanks again for a wonderful afternoon.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 03 Sep 18 - 02:18 AM

Good to see you Pete ~ yes it was a goodly gathering of Wakefield, Barnsley and surrounding area ~ not far from the railway and bus stations

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 09 Oct 18 - 09:44 AM

At present the Folk Music sessions held on the THIRD SUNDAY of each month usually meet at the Grey Horse in Wakefield. Will you please note that we have changed the venue to the newly named POLKA HOP pub in Wakefield ( previously known as THE BULL AND FAIRHOUSE ) .
These sessions commence at around 1 pm on the third Sunday of each month at the new venue to begin on Sunday 21st October. Please inform any other interested parties and we look forward to seeing you. These arrangements do not affect the session arrangements for the first Sunday in each month at Fernandes Tap pub. May I thank Doug , the landlord , and his staff of the Grey Horse for all their hard work and hospitality on our behalf.

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Enfield/swindon PETER
Date: 09 Oct 18 - 02:38 PM

I miss you all I have Fantastic memories of my visit but I’ll be back this you, wonderful people and great musicians. Love Pete xxx

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Oct 18 - 02:39 PM

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Pete
Date: 09 Oct 18 - 02:40 PM

Sorry year

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 17 Oct 18 - 04:53 AM

All are welcome at our new venue...the Polka Hop pub in Wakefield ….after 1 p.m. on Sunday 21st October....the third Sunday in each month This replaces the session at the Grey Horse in Wakefield which is now discontinued. The new venue has real ales , good musicians and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Admission is free.Singers, instrumentalists and audience are all very welcome and we look forward to seeing you.The postcode for the polka hop is the same as the earlier posts for the Bull and Fair house pub indicated in earlier posts above.

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 17 Oct 18 - 10:53 AM

I had problems finding Post Code in earlier posts Dave so here it is:-

The Polka Hop
60 George St,
Wakefield
WF1 1DL

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 17 Oct 18 - 11:10 AM

Thanks Dennis......you are quite correct....WF1 1DL is the correct post code. I hope you can make it on Sunday. DAVE

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 13 Nov 18 - 05:12 AM

Looking forward to welcoming everyone to our next free , informal session of songs and tunes at the Polka Hop pub in Wakefield at around 1 pm on Sunday 18th. November ( third Sunday of the month )...good music , lovely people, warm welcoming atmosphere and real ales . We hope you are able to join us to play, sing or listen.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 28 Nov 18 - 06:15 AM

We look forward to welcoming friends old and new...singers, instrumentalists, audience/ participants at our next free , informal session of ( mainly ) Folk music on Sunday 2nd Dec at Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub in Wakefield at around 1.30 pm. There are real ales, friendly people, great music and warm atmosphere. All are very welcome...please join us.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Davenutt
Date: 01 Dec 18 - 06:01 AM

Peter from Enfield/ Swindon......hope you are able to join us on 2nd Dec at Fernandes. Wishing you and your family all the very best for Christmas and the New Year.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Dec 18 - 02:50 AM

Thanks for the wishes hopefully will see you in the early in the New Year. Unfortunately my wife has been very ill but hopefully she’s on the mend now. Hope you and everyone at the session have a great Christmas and New Year. Best Wish s Pete

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Davenutt
Date: 16 Feb 19 - 11:19 AM

Our next session of mainly folk music ( songs and tunes ) will take place tomorrow , 17th February , at around 1.30 pm at the Polka Hop Pub in Wakefield. All are wecome at this free informal session with real ales , good music and friendly people. We very much look forward to welcoming you.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Davenutt
Date: 01 May 19 - 04:00 AM

We are looking forward to welcoming participants and audience at our next informal session of songs and tunes ( mainly Folk music but wide spectrum ) at 1.30 pm on Sunday 5th. May at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub in Wakefield . There is great music, real ales, lovely welcoming people and good atmosphere...well attended. Please come along. Also on the third Sunday of each month ( 19th May next ) at 1.30 pm at the Polka Hop pub in Wakefield. All are very welcome.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Davenutt
Date: 28 May 19 - 05:42 PM

This is just a reminder that our free session of tunes and songs will take place on Sunday 2nd June at around 1.30 p.m at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub , Wakefield......great music, friendly people, real ales and a welcoming warm atmosphere. All are very welcome to participate or simply listen or join in choruses. We look forward to seeing you.


BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall
Date: 03 Sep 19 - 03:56 AM

It was good to welcome old and new friends to our popular Sunday afternoon tunes and songs session at Fernandes Tap pub in Wakefield ( first Sunday of each month at 1 pm.) on 1st. September. Without wishing to exaggerate , I think it would be hard to find such a multi - talented gathering of singers and musicians ...well attended, good atmosphere, huge choice of real ales and other beverages plus excellent music. All are always very welcome and I would urge you to come along. We also meet at 1pm on the third Sunday of each month at the Polka Hop pub in Wakefield.
It was also good to meet up with many of our Wakefield attendees and others at the informal fringe gatherings in the Black Horse at Whitby during Folk week....always good to meet up with old and new friends . Thanks to Sue and her staff for offering such a warm welcome . .

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Raggytash
Date: 03 Sep 19 - 04:54 AM

Thank you for your kind words on the Glaisdale thread David, very much appreciated.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 30 Sep 19 - 01:32 PM

All are welcome to join us for a free and informal session of tunes and songs at Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub in Wakefield at around 1pm on Sunday 6 th. October. ( please see previous posts for more details ). There are real ales, good company, warm friendly atmosphere and excellent music...( mainly folk but all welcome ) . We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you.

BEST WISHES
David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 05:16 AM

Hi All. For those not on Davids mailing list, the Folk Sessions at Polka Hop and Fernandes Tap have been cancelled until Further notice due to the Coronavirus situation.
Good luck to all, in particular to those who, like me, that are more "at risk!".
All being well I will let you know when the Sessions recommence.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 07:38 AM

Thanks Dennis for the advice and information. I didn't go last Sunday since I'd not heard one way or the other.

Strangely, I am on David's mailing list but had not received anything!

Haven't heard of you for ages, so now glad to see you're alive and well.

I believe everyone we know on the folk scene is deemed "at risk" in one category or other, so the future does indeed look very bleak for us all. keep safe and take good care..

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 02:44 PM

Yes yes ~ latest is both cancelled due to Covid 19 ~ PH went ahead last Sunday and I had a txt message from DN ~ tho stayed at home!

Good to hear from Dennis ~

Lots of festivals and folk clubs closing due to CD19

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 03:42 PM

I've had this advice from all quarters, Ray - there aren't any that are saying they will stay open.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 05:00 PM

Morley man you haven't been for sometime now

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 07:56 PM

No, it's been a bad winter, either I've been unwell or the storms/floods have kept me away.
Nice session tho', so really missed it!

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 18 Mar 20 - 06:29 AM

Thanks for the post Dennis.....just to confirm all stated here as confirmed by Ray. Both sessions are cancelled until further notice. I did try to notify as many individuals as possible....including you , David kidman. I am surprised you did not receive it. I will try to send it once more.

BEST WISHES

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 24 Jun 21 - 06:57 AM

We have previously used Fernandes Brewery Tap Pub in Wakefield , West Yorkshire , for our singing and instruments sessions on the First Sunday of each month prior to the lock down restrictions. We have now been notified that the pub is to undergo major structural work and will no longer be available to us for the foreseeable future. We will now meet on the First and Third Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. at the Polka Hop pub in Wakefield. There is free parking close by. Our first sessions will be on the 1st and 15 th August 2021 at 1.30 pm . We look forward to welcoming singers, instrumentalists and audience at these free and informal sessions. All are very welcome.....old and new. Thank you to the Polka Hop for their support and to Fernandes Brewery Tap for all of their previous hospitality. Best Wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Felipa
Date: 24 Jun 21 - 08:12 AM

This is the first (planned) resumed session I have heard of. I suppose you know that a greater physical distance is advised when people are singing than when they are speaking. Some people say singers should wear visors.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: selby
Date: 24 Jun 21 - 04:21 PM

In August we are supposed to be back to normal and we can SING without anything

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 25 Jun 21 - 07:46 AM

I am sorry but I am not very clear on the meaning of the last two posts here.....please clarify...Felipa and selby . Thank you.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jun 21 - 09:46 AM

I neglected to add that I will keep everyone informed of Covid restrictions which could affect our meetings. We will operate fully within government procedures , rules and regulations in the interests of health and safety.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 25 Jun 21 - 11:30 AM

I thought that the idea was that restrictions were to ne lifted July 19th and that meant that singing together and basic association could then return to normal?

We strictly speaking have not been able to return to folk club style singing during this shut down

August 1st and 8th should permit this without facial shields unless some drastic events prevents it

We have to return to normal sometime and hopefully a good percentage will have grabbed a jab

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Raggytash
Date: 25 Jun 21 - 11:42 AM

With the current upturn in Covid cases in the UK (over 90,000 cases in the past week) I can see another lock-down being in place before the end of the summer.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 25 Jun 21 - 10:01 PM

I'm with Raggy on this one

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 26 Jun 21 - 12:51 AM

So should visitors to Whitby in August stay at home? Time will tell and when do you two reckon we will return to normal?

There is a terrific ground swell of people who are looking for a return to normal

Ray

We will never see in our life time see a nil return on Covid, vaccinations will continue, people will be infected, people will die I think that is inevitable ~ life must go on

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 26 Jun 21 - 03:18 AM

The debate surrounding the decision to continue or remove Covid Restrictions will continue for a very long time. I am of the opinion that a premature return to 'normality' could undermine all the measures and sacrifices made previously by so many . To wait a while longer could only be for the good in spite of the hardship caused to individuals .their livelihoods and way of life . Health and safety are more important than expedient measures taken now. We enjoy our live music but it's delay in commencing is a small price to pay in these unfortunate times. Mr.Johnson said that he wanted the restrictions to be the very final ones with no return to the previous status quo....let us hope so but time will tell.

David.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 26 Jun 21 - 10:00 AM

I said from the outset that it is a fine balance between "opening up" and dampening down ~ many will die and many businesses will fail

Pleased that many professional folk acts have gone for "online" but that does nothing for the other vast numbers of performers who are doing nowt

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 08 Jul 21 - 04:36 AM

On Sunday 1st August we are due to recommence our free informal singing and musicians sessions at the Polka Hop pub in Wakefield. The music takes place from informally placed tables and chairs in the pub....no stage.
Following the latest easing of Covid restrictions I still have misgivings about the safety of participants and audience as I believe the restrictions are being lifted too soon . Social distancing , the wearing of masks and the advisability of singing in public are legally allowed. I simply wondered what the views are of others...organisers, bar owners and staff, singers, instrumentalists and audience . Will your sessions be starting up again immediately or later or not at all ? Do you propose continuing with any or all of the previous restrictions ? Have you any other views and observations ? I feel sure we would all wish to see the start up of live music but it must be in a climate which ensures the health and safety of all. Thankyou   

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 08 Jul 21 - 11:53 AM

I spoke to banjo Alan a day or so ago and we intend to attend ~ Kev will very likely be there

Many a slip but that is current state David

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 14 Jul 21 - 07:35 AM

I would still be very interested to hear the views of others regarding the potential restart of their folk sessions DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 14 Jul 21 - 01:26 PM

August 1st is Yorkshire day I think

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 16 Jul 21 - 04:39 AM

At the risk of repeating myself and being extremely boring,,,,,,I ask again.....are your music clubs and more informal music sessions in pubs etc resuming as normal after the latest easing of restrictions on July 19th ? I very much look forward to your opinions and comments please          DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 16 Jul 21 - 10:42 AM

David I have a meeting at Barnsley for the Bfc on July 20th ~ Trades Club townened ~ Wakefield on August 1st Sunday will have at least me and Alan Jones, others will have to make their own mind up and as to whether a mask is needed

Ray

Other clubs invited to tell us what they are doing

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jul 21 - 05:28 PM

We are already running you can cancel if you want but look around you football tennis fi golf are already ignoring the rules . Don’t forget you could get hit by a blue tommorow and most folkies are old and have had two jabs

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,DAVID NUTTALL
Date: 22 Jul 21 - 04:10 AM

Our informal folk song and tunes sessions will resume on the first and third Sundays of each month at 1.30 p.m at the Polka Hop Pub in Wakefield.....starting on 1st and 15 th August. These are free sessions and everyone is most welcome to come along to sing , play instruments or simply listen and/or join in . New participants are made very welcome and we look forward to seeing you.                                                                  

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Alan Jones
Date: 22 Jul 21 - 04:16 AM

I will be there, It has been a long 18 months without any sessions. I am now double vaccinated and ready to play.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 22 Jul 21 - 10:12 AM

I am also double jabbed and will be there Sunday from 1.30pm It is Yorkshire Day

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 28 Jul 21 - 12:16 PM

I am double-jabbed, and very keen to return to these wonderful sessions. It has been a long and lonely time...
All credit to David N for getting them going again.
However, being in the "vulnerable" and "compromised immune system" category, I personally still do not and cannot feel safe in any similarly confined space, especially one which is likely to be patronised by the obstinately unjabbed minority. Let alone using "the facilities", however assiduous and covid-compliant the management of the premises will undoubtedly be. Not to mention the form-filling, bureaucratic test-and-trace, trick-or-treat rigmaroles and (still highly discomforting but necessary) mask-wearing. Too much risk after a stressful 40-mile car journey methinks... sorry folks, but you won't be seeing me for awhile yet. Enjoy yourselves!

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 03 Aug 21 - 01:58 PM

How did everything go on Sunday, hope all went well?