Whitby Folk Week 2018

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 12 Aug 18 - 07:12 PM

Hope to see lots of people from previous years and perhaps a few newcomers dipping their toes in at the Glaisdale session on Sunday.

Also looking forward to meeting up with lots of old and not so old friends and perhaps enjoying time with some new ones around the festival.

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 12 Aug 18 - 05:14 PM

I don't beleeeeve it! That's the day AFTER my 3-year Senior Railcard runs out! Hadn't renewed it until I knew when next I'd be doing a train journey. However, still good value at £4.80! Will ask my friend if she fancies it too, but she currently has mobility probs after foot surgery, so maybe not!

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: JHW
Date: 12 Aug 18 - 05:25 AM

Malcolm thanks for laying this on. Best of luck with herding folks from Whitby. I've copied your details post here. John w
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'I have checked with the Arncliffe Arms and there is no problem as far as they are concerned.

I suggested that there will be a music and song session from 2:00pm to 5:00pm probably with a natter break - both times ish.

Just to confirm

Glaisdale Session 2018

The Arncliffe Arms
No 1 Arncliffe Terrace
Glaisdale, Whitby, NorthYorkshire, YO212QL
Telephone Number 01947 897555
Email – [e-mail]
Nearest Train Station – Glaisdale

Suggested Journeys (Whitby-Glaisdale Sun 19th Aug)
Depart         Arrive            Time   
12:46         13:11                0:25   
15:50         16:15                0:25   
Returns from Glaisdale
Depart         Arrive            Time
14:52         15:20                0:28   
17:55         18:22                0:27

17-55 LAST TRAIN BACK

Just to show how silly ticket pricing is on the railways these days

Single Whitby to Glaisdale £4:70
Single Glaisdale to Whitby £5:00
Return Whitby to Glaisdale or vice versa £4:80

Prices are for one adult
The usual railcard discounts apply so a crumbly like me with a railcard is £3:20 return.

I only went for the first time last year (don't know why I had not been previously) and I really enjoyed it.

Lovely area if the weather stays good but worth a trip for a change from the crowds in Whitby and they do a good variety of hearty meals.'

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: GUEST,Carol
Date: 12 Aug 18 - 03:41 AM

Sorry to hear that Nick but are you and Christine going to be at Whitby? Hooe so

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Aug 18 - 07:03 AM

"And again, as ever, had no problem booking accommodation for the nights I wanted. All done on line in a matter of minutes. I have always been bemused by those speaking of everywhere being full. Not my experience."

Not the full week then? From observation of the "no vacancies" signs as walk too and from my digs a lot of the B&B trade if for less than the full week these days. Monday to Thursday night would be easier at short notice than Friday to Sunday.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 04:07 PM

Nick - when I see you I'll give you a contribution to what you did it for

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Raggytash
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 03:09 PM

Good on you Malcolm, I wish you well and hope everyone has a great time!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 11:43 AM

I have checked with the Arncliffe Arms and there is no problem as far as they are concerned.

I suggested that there will be a music and song session from 2:00pm to 5:00pm probably with a natter break - both times ish.

Just to confirm

Glaisdale Session 2018

The Arncliffe Arms
No 1 Arncliffe Terrace
Glaisdale, Whitby, NorthYorkshire, YO212QL
Telephone Number 01947 897555
Email – [e-mail]
Nearest Train Station – Glaisdale

Suggested Journeys (Whitby-Glaisdale Sun 19th Aug)
Depart         Arrive            Time   
12:46         13:11                0:25   
15:50         16:15                0:25   
Returns from Glaisdale
Depart         Arrive            Time
14:52         15:20                0:28   
17:55         18:22                0:27

17-55 LAST TRAIN BACK

Just to show how silly ticket pricing is on the railways these days

Single Whitby to Glaisdale £4:70
Single Glaisdale to Whitby £5:00
Return Whitby to Glaisdale or vice versa £4:80

Prices are for one adult
The usual railcard discounts apply so a crumbly like me with a railcard is £3:20 return.

I only went for the first time last year (don't know why I had not been previously) and I really enjoyed it.

Lovely area if the weather stays good but worth a trip for a change from the crowds in Whitby and they do a good variety of hearty meals.

See you there.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 11:11 AM

You could join us after 3 on the 21st if everything goes to plan?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 11:10 AM

By the way Jack I hope we bump into each other again though it was very brief last time

My friend who you tempted when we were talking about blowing instruments you could meet in real life and perhaps play together :)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Some bloke
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 10:16 AM

As ever, I only decided today to attend, as my diary can be a bit hectic.

And again, as ever, had no problem booking accommodation for the nights I wanted. All done on line in a matter of minutes. I have always been bemused by those speaking of everywhere being full. Not my experience. The punch cards that hotels provide mean no parking issues either.

I noticed that although there have been many years where work prevented me going, it's forty years since my first Whitby this year. There were a small number of vocal negative voices back then. It seems to have become a tradition. I bloody love it, all of it. If you are wondering whether to go, do so. Normal people have a right good time. Miserable ones occasionally tap their feet in time to the music, under the tables where you can't see them...

No pint with Dave the Gnome this year? Ah well..

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Jack Campin
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 09:45 AM

The Eurosessions and Flat Key Session are arranged. I've posted announcements on the Whitby Folk Week, Melnet and Eurosessions FB pages, with PDFs for a sheet of business-card-format flyers. All are in the Cellar Bar of the George Hotel: flat key session Tuesday 21st 1-3pm, Eurosessions 3-5pm Sat 18th to Fri 24th, every day but not Sunday 19th because the George needs the restaurant space then.

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 09:01 AM

I've been hurling in Whitby...


...after a night on the Cameron's Strong Arm in the Elsinore :-)

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: Raggytash
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 06:30 AM

Fascinating game John, purported to be the fastest field game in the world. High scoring, all action and a hard physical game played by men, not the nancy boys who play English football.

I've heard it said there are only 8 rules and one of those is "Thou shalt not kill" apart from that anything goes.

Try it sometime ......... watching, not playing!

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: JHW
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 05:59 AM

I could phone the pub but I think Malcolm may do that but I can't herd folks from Whitby.
Never seen hurling!

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: Raggytash
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 05:42 AM

Definitely not me John, I'll be watching the All Ireland Hurling final Galway V Limerick!!

Come on Galway!!!!!

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: JHW
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 04:58 AM

Keep watching this space. Nick and Malcolm might yet lay it on.
(I wouldn't dare try as I'll not be in Whitby)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 04:49 AM

For what it's worth, "Guest,guest" (like a posh double-barrelled Guest?) I think it is both impertinent and irrelevant to you. And unnecessarily provocative in a non-contentious thread. You can always join and send private messages to people rather than try and pick fights. Your choice.

Thanks as usual to those who have been helpful and will see some of you there no doubt :)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: JHW
Date: 10 Aug 18 - 04:49 AM

Re parking and paying I've always found somewhere albeit with a walk. Worst I did was B&B somewhere beyond West Cliff where I had to move my car on in the morning! At night the harbourside P is free (or has been). You have to walk at Whitby.
Best B&B was Ruswarp (Hall I think) but that meant walking in from Ruswarp, though there was a footpath.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 08:30 PM

Jack this may seem impertinant but do you actually spend any money with the festival?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Jack Campin
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 03:46 PM

I like the quiet atmosphere, I certainly wasn't complaining.

It's right in the centre of what is a fairly small town so it's easy to check out in advance, no matter where you're based.

And their wi-fi works well.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 03:27 PM

Thanks to both. Ok to just turn up or is there someone who organises it and might be upset if we invade?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Raggytash
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 03:05 PM

Jack, please don't offence but your comments seem to be very negative.

The Waiting Room has a quite small capacity Nick, maximum about 35 people, it is small, yet intimate. All acoustic, as you would wish, and like any folk session it is a good as the people who attend.

Sharon and Gary who run the bar are lovely, very welcoming to all, they keep an excellent ever changing selection and beers, ciders and wine and although this is their first folk festival I am quite confident they will do a "grand job"

You may be pleased to hear they do not sell Lager of spirits which does help to keep some elements away from the bar!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Jack Campin
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 01:15 PM

The Waiting Room has small, quiet groups of people singing and playing in the afternoons. If what you play involves Highland pipes, fire juggling or a Marshall stack you might look for somewhere else.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 11:35 AM

Does the Waiting Room have music? I have never been in it. Is it busy?

Hoping to find somewhere to play on one of the afternoons with some friends which is not TOO busy and noisy and I was going to aim for the Black Horse out of habit because of its size

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Raggytash
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 08:32 AM

Hi Nick, Yes I will probably be in the Black Horse during folk week but I think I will spend time in the Waiting Room, the micropub at the railway station.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 08:15 AM

Even if you do have to park in the pay and display zones most of the holiday accommodation will provide passes for free or next to nothing.

I will miss it this year I think but you never know!

D.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Raggytash
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 08:12 AM

Jojofolkagogo, there is no need to pay to park at Whitby, providing you are prepared to walk a bit. I've attended the festival for 29 years and lived in the town for the past 11 years. I have never, that I can recall, bought a parking ticket during the festival.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 08:03 AM

I have never had any problem parking and will park this year where I always do. And never paid a halfpenny on parking during the various folk weeks I have been to

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,jojofolkagogo
Date: 09 Aug 18 - 08:01 AM

Well this is all very uninformative (nothing new there!)
Whitby is in the UK on the east coast in Yorkshire.
unfortunately, for anyone wishing to visit the town whilst in the vicinity you will find it nigh-on impossible to find anywhere to park as there are yellow lines all over town and restrictions to the few and very small car parks !! My feeling is that this will mean a certain decline in attendance at what is a fantastic festival.
I for one am giving it a miss - have fun anyway.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 06:38 PM

Will follow this up and post later.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Nick
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 04:34 PM

Raggytash - will I see you in the Black Horse?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 03:39 PM

Thanks John, I'm travelling at the moment but have a small window of opportunity to post whilst crossing the ocean.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: JHW
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 02:42 PM

Contact Us
The Arncliffe Arms
No 1 Arncliffe Terrance
Glaisdale, Whitby, NorthYorkshire, YO212QL
TelephoneNumber 01947 897555
Email– [e-mail]
NearestTrain Station – Glaisdale

Subject: RE: Glaisdale Train
From: JHW
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 04:43 AM

See Whitby Folk Week 2018 thread

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: JHW
Date: 08 Aug 18 - 04:42 AM

Here's the Pub website and trains listed from Traveline website

https://www.arncliffearms.com/

Suggested Journeys (Whitby-Glaisdale Sun 19th Aug)
        Depart        Arrive                Time                
        12:46        13:11        0        0:25        
        15:50        16:15        0        0:25        
Returns from Glaisdale        
        Depart        Arrive                Time        
        14:52        15:20        0        0:28        
       17:55        18:22        0        0:27        
       17-55 LAST TRAIN BACK

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 07 Aug 18 - 06:27 PM

Hi Nick

Phone number for the landlord would be good and I will see what I can do.

Am way darn sarf at the moment but am back on Friday so will give it a whirl then.

Cheers

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Raggytash
Date: 06 Aug 18 - 02:12 PM

Hi Malcolm, I have started a thread to say that I am not "organising" the train this year. Basically I've run out of Oommph and I'm spending less and less time in Whitby.

I not spoken to the landlord, nor do I know the times of the trains.

If anyone wants to take up the mantle I sincerely wish them well, It has proved over the years to be a great day out.

Cheers


Nick

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Ebor Fiddler
Date: 06 Aug 18 - 01:47 PM

I have successfully booked my acommodation for 2019!

Subject: Folklore: Glaisdale Train
From: Raggytash
Date: 06 Aug 18 - 12:15 PM

I am sorry to say I will not be "running" the Glaisadale Train this year. I have not spoken to the Landlord of the Arncliffe Arms nor do I know the times of the trains.

If anyone wants to take over the mantle I will wish you well and if required give help. basically I've run out of Ummph!!!

Cheers

Nick

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: JHW
Date: 06 Aug 18 - 05:17 AM

Do let us know if the Glaisdale sing is on again (and date). Good do.

Subject: RE: Review: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: Jack Campin
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 09:07 PM

There have been a few accommodation cancellation vacancies advertised on the FB page so last-minute people might have a chance.

Subject: Review: Whitby Folk Week 2018
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 05 Aug 18 - 07:24 PM

Nothing so far from the great and good and them as knows nowt.

No Regatta this year so is Sunday at Glaisdale still on Raggytash?