Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions

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?

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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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,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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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,Malcolm Storey
Date: 25 Jun 21 - 10:01 PM

I'm with Raggy on this one

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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 - 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: GUEST,Pete
Date: 09 Oct 18 - 02:40 PM

Sorry year

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,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: 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: 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: 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: 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