Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018

Subject: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Acorn4
Date: 22 Jun 18 - 03:47 PM

Yes it will be running and "My Guru Always Says" will be directing operations.

3.30 - 5.30pm at the Railway Inn, Moira. There might be some chocolate there?

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 22 Jun 18 - 04:11 PM

Hoping to be there as a Moira 'virgin'

Cheers
Nigel

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: leeneia
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 08:34 PM

what nation is this in?

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Stanron
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 08:43 PM

UK

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Stanron
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 08:56 PM

It's in the UK. Not too far from Ashby de la Zouch. The village is called Moira. There is an old blast furnace which is now a museum. The grounds are alongside a canal. It is a lovely site. If anyone was thinking of visiting the UK this would be a festival I would recommend.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 09:11 PM

Date?

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Stanron
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 09:23 PM

17th to 19th August.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace
From: Stanron
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 09:24 PM

Details here;

http://moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk/

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Jun 18 - 10:27 PM

Thanks, Stanron. Wish I could be there.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 08:19 AM

? Saturday ?

Do you sing or play or sit round discussing obscure folky facts(which invariably end up with two people talking about the merits(or otherwise) of being Jimmy Miller)

I should be there but idk exactly when or where yet.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 08:21 AM

;-) ^for the bit in brackets !

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: OldNicKilby
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 09:11 AM

It's a LIME KILN not a Blast Furnace, sorry was a Lime Kiln

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 09:49 AM

It was a blast furnace, Nick. Steam powered at that. I have been a few times and concur that it is a very fine festival but we are too busy this year.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Acorn4
Date: 25 Jun 18 - 11:12 AM

It was only in blast for a few years; the quality of the local iron ore wasn't up to much hence it being quite well preserved.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: OldNicKilby
Date: 26 Jun 18 - 06:05 AM

Well Blow Me. I was a woman in a previous life I can't be wrong. But I am, I always thought it was a Lime Kiln from when I went on a School Trip in 1949 to Moira Pottery

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 26 Jun 18 - 10:45 AM

Do you sing or play or sit round discussing obscure folky facts(which invariably end up with two people talking about the merits(or otherwise) of being Jimmy Miller)
I haven't been before, but from other experiences I imagine it will slowly degenerate into people singing folk songs ;)

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: GUEST,jo-jo
Date: 26 Jun 18 - 12:01 PM

Once again I am very disappointed to see a post which completely fails to give any information and just asks a question - and expects the whole world (yes, this is on the World Wide Web) to know where when and what you are talking about!!

As seen above, not everybody knows everything.

And yes I hope to be at the Moira Furnace Festival, in the UK, from 17th to 19th August !
JO

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Acorn4
Date: 01 Jul 18 - 05:01 AM

Just to clarify there will indeed be a Mudgather at Moira Furnace Folk Festival, Leics, UK. This will be in The Railway Inn, Moira and 3.30 - 5.30pm on Saturday 18th August. "My Guru" is going to be at the Festival and running proceedings.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 06 Jul 18 - 07:30 PM

Thanks for clarification Acorn4.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
fyi jo-jo\anyone who doesn't understand the reference to "My Guru"
full Mudcat name = "My guru always said"
http://mudcat.org/usersearch.cfm?who=My%20guru%20always%20said

aka
Hilary Ward http://www.hilaryward.co.uk

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Jul 18 - 02:56 AM

As it turns out I may be able to get there on Saturday after all. It may be too late for the gather but if not, I will buy Nigel a pint on behalf of Raggytash. I may buy others but Nigel knows what this one is for :-)

Fingers crossed.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: WindhoverWeaver
Date: 07 Jul 18 - 05:41 AM

I will be there, as usual.

In answer to the question above, it is a sing-around session. Depends a bit on who is there, of course, but usually quite a good session with a nice variety of styles.

And yes, Acorn4, there WILL be chocolate!

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 05:47 AM

Oh yes, there will be chocolate!!!

Apologies for my late appearance on this thread, life has been more chaotic than usual here at Old Keepers!

So looking forward to our Traditional Moira Mudgather, and many thanks to Acorn4 for kicking off this thread and for other Catters who have explained it rather nicely!

A gathering of Catters and interested others (you don't have to be a MudCatter) in a lovely pub during the Moira Folk Festival weekend (in the UK), of 17th to 19th August 2018.

We'll be there (probably in the lovely upstairs room of the Railway pub) on Saturday 18th August from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

We'll gather, chat a little, laugh some, introduce ourselves, have a bit of a Sing & possibly some Music too - and some of us will probably bring chocolate items to share & scoff!

So looking forward to it - see you there?

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Stanron
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 07:27 AM

Chocolate with beer sounds gross!. If I have to give up one or the other it will be chocolate. I've been to two Mudgathers now and they are well worth the effort. Last year my folk police duties intervened and it looks like this year the same. Still, best wishes to all.

Stan.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 04:34 PM

I'm sure it will be lovely, Hils - but once again I'm unable to make it to Moira this year. Partly due to ongoing illness, and partly due to being continually disenfranchised by the festival "management" for no sensible reason.
Such a shame, as Moira was always one of my favourite festivals.
Hoping it goes well.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 05:06 PM

Sorry to hear that MoorleyMan, hope that things improve for you on both the health & festival fronts!

Thanks for your kind words about MudGathers Stanron, hope you get plenty of Folky Fun when you're not busy working!

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 07:40 PM

We'll gather, chat a little, laugh some, introduce ourselves, have a bit of a Sing & possibly some Music too

Are you casting nasturtiums on whether our singing can be considered musical?

There's a chance I'll have my grand-daughter with me. She doesn't really sing yet, but I believe she can cope with chocolate. ;)

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Aug 18 - 04:30 PM

Chocolate eating Grand-daughter very welcome Nigel, looking forward to seeing/hearing you again!

I'm sure that singing counts as being musical, I just don't want to exclude any non-singing musicians!

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Splott Man
Date: 07 Aug 18 - 05:44 AM

Me and the Dame will be there as usual.
Kathy Wallis will be telling her abridged version of the story of Hedd Wyn, the Welsh Bard of the Black Chair, on Sunday afternoon, with musical interruptions from us.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 07 Aug 18 - 07:36 AM

I see they have the listing up day by day but do you regulars know if\where\when a more detailed list showing performance times is to be found?
Thanks

http://www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk/lineup2018.html

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 04:23 PM

Sorry Freddy, I only know about the MudGather times. I guess they want people to buy programmes if they're around for the weekend.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 16 Aug 18 - 03:57 PM

Thanks, yes, also told elsewhere that programmes are available on arrival.
:)

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 20 Aug 18 - 04:29 AM

A good gather with a good number of performers (or a number of good performers).
Hilary was taking the register, so I guess a list of those who were there will become available soon.

Thanks all!

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Aug 18 - 04:44 AM

It was lovely to see so many Catters & Non-Catters at the MudGather, with songs & chocolate a-plenty. Another excellent Moira Festival, thanks to the Committee & all the Volunteers for making it happen!

Here's the Register:

My guru always said
Nigel Parsons
ShortyBrenda
Splott Man
Cats
Dame Patti Smith EPNS
Windhover Weaver
Mrs & Mr Scarecrow
Mick Pearce (MCP)
Richard Atkins

Guests:
Sade Parsons
Claire Rich
Pete Rich
Catherine Rich
Mandy Ward
Daniel Laws
Mo Shotter (of Loughborough)
Steve T
Malcolm Griffiths
Liz Kemp
Sue Clarke
Peter Lawlor
Charlotte Oliver
Pete Sherlaw
Malcolm Goodall
Steve Cartwright
Andy Castle

Also @ Fest:
Acorn4 & Julia
Moses
Harmony Angel
Sooz
Mr Sooz
CurlyGill
JonnyDyer
Lenny’s Mum & Malcolm

Didn't get to meet FreddyHeadey, were you there?

As always, I'll have missed a few Catters, any clues??

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: Stanron
Date: 25 Aug 18 - 06:16 AM

I was at the Festival but my duties with the Folk Police (stewarding) meant I didn't make it.

Subject: RE: Mudgather at Moira Furnace - Aug 17-19, 2018
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Aug 18 - 04:29 PM

Thanks Stanron, I'll pop you on my 'also at fest' list!