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UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend?
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Subject: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 26 May 00 - 07:53 PM I've had one of my ideas. How about a gathering here in Mid-Wales one weekend in late September/early October? I've talked to the landlady of the Red Lion, and she's prepared to accommodate people at a cheap rate, there are other places people can stay, including our house if you don't mind dogs and cats. Food isn't a problem, I can cook. And we can hang out at the Red most of the time.I can pick people up from Welshpool station if needed. How about it, anyone interested? Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lanfranc Date: 27 May 00 - 07:15 AM Thread duly traced. I'd like to put a few names to faces, plus the chance of a little craic. It's a long way from Essex but not that far, really. Might even tuck McGrath in the back, if he fancies the trip and can suffer my driving! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Peter K (Fionn) Date: 27 May 00 - 08:36 AM Yes, depending what dates I finally decide on for visiting a pal in Crete, and if only to meet Alan Francis, whose contribution to the funniest song thread could have been me speaking! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,sian, west wales Date: 27 May 00 - 12:31 PM As long as it isn't Sept 30-Oct 1, I could well be tempted (We have our Cymdeithas Alawon Gwerin lectures that weekend...) Sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 27 May 00 - 12:43 PM Llanfair, it is too early for me to decide and making Whitby is my priority for this year but if circumstances permit, I would love to be there. Sian, where are you - Aberystywth? Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 27 May 00 - 01:15 PM Bron, we'd love to come if we can. We are in the middle of selling this house and buying another so I am not sure how long it will all take but if we are free, yes please! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 27 May 00 - 01:50 PM Oh great, with that response in under 24 hrs, it looks well worth doing. I'll sort out a date in the next few days. Be in touch, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: JulieF Date: 27 May 00 - 05:01 PM Again possibly - depends on how much money we spend in Shetland and I have to work out how I can go and meet people I met on the Internet but my daughter definately can't . JUlie |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Susanne (skw) Date: 27 May 00 - 08:29 PM Couldn't you make it late June or early July :-)? I'd love to be there (though I don't count as an 'UK Mudcatter' anyway) but my annual holiday doesn't stretch beyond mid-July. I'll have to see if I can make it next year. Have fun! - Susanne |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 28 May 00 - 01:19 PM Oops. Looked at my schedule and realize that Sept. is complicated ... Mum and her sister over visiting for the whole month, and I'm hoping to take them to N. Ireland (plus the CAGC lecture weekend...) October's good .. Jon ... Carmarthen! sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 28 May 00 - 07:22 PM The suggested date is 13 14 15 October. I'll keep refreshing this as some UK people will be away this weekend, some lucky folks at Cleethorpes!!! Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 28 May 00 - 07:38 PM This sounds quite possible - no clash with any other festival I'd be likely to go to. Here is the Folk Roots list I might take you up on that Alan.
(And later today, Bank Holiday Monday, various survivors of the Small Copper and others should be up in the afternoon at The Lion, Eastwick (just North of Harlow on the A414, from about 1pm on) with a barbecue in the pub yard (we'll be under cover.) Sorry about the thread drift there! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: cujimmy Date: 29 May 00 - 04:15 PM I will try to come along, prefer 27 - 29 oct though - keep up the good work - your efforts are appreciated. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 29 May 00 - 04:31 PM Sounds good! Anywhere we could park a caravan? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 29 May 00 - 06:15 PM I can't do blue clicky things yet, (Jon, could you help?)Try www.llanfaircaereinion.org.uk for some details. I'll be talking to Julia at Pippins about reduced rate accommodation. I had lunch there today. See you soon, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 29 May 00 - 06:55 PM Try this Bron: http://www.llanfaircaereinion.org.uk Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 30 May 00 - 03:41 PM Thanks, Jon. There is some new stuff going on the site soon, about the sculpture trail and Llanfair's connection with the Taliesin stories. The site doesn't say anything about the healing well, or the stone circle in the woods. Talk to you soon. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Tooligan Date: 31 May 00 - 07:27 PM Would love to come down from Scotland if I am free |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:38 AM We'd love to see you, Tooligan. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:48 AM Both October weekends currently look fine from here ... although I know I have to organise another rural tourism conference some Saturday that month. The sooner we set a date, the sooner I can organise around it. Being new to this kinda thing ... what , ummm , happens? Sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:32 AM Sian, it's definately 13th october...that's the Friday, till Sunday, 15th. As for not knowing what happens.....I haven't a clue!! I'm arranging cheap accommodation, a pub to play in, places to get food, and beautiful surroundings. The rest will just have to happen!! Bron |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:36 AM Sian, it's definately 13th october...that's the Friday, till Sunday, 15th. As for not knowing what happens.....I haven't a clue!! I'm arranging cheap accommodation, a pub to play in, places to get food, and beautiful surroundings. The rest will just have to happen!! Bron Oh, and Mrs Duck, there are loads of caravan sites here, some are on the website. Contact me if you need any more info, or the Welshpool tourist information site. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:44 AM Sorry I can't be with you (sighs of relief all round) but having stayed in the area last year I can say to those who don't know it that it's great for walking* (if you don't mind a bit of mud), birdwatching, and you might be lucky(as we were) and see an otter on the canal or river. There's an interesting canal museum for those interested in narrowboats. As I spent four years in various parts of Wales I can attest to the natives' tolerance of saesnegg! Seriously, you should get a great welcome. RtS *Try the Offa's Dyke Way [no jokes, please 'Spaw]. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 01 Jun 00 - 08:34 AM sorry you won't be there Roger, I was hoping to talk you into letting me have a permanent bed at the NYCFTTS..I like it there. I'll definetely be there Bron,although Steve may not, he works two weekends out of four and doesn't know this far in advance when they will be.Can you pass on addresses of accomodation so I can book please, and can we bring anything? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 02:49 PM Terri, you can contact Julia or Jim at Pippins on 01938 810229. They do bed and breakfast at reasonable rates, and are expecting your call. They also have a caravan where people with sleeping bags can crash for a nominal fee. The Red lion also does B&B at a reasonable rate, and residents aren't subject to licensing hours. I haven't got the phone number handy, but can get it if needed. Mrs Duck, your caravan should be OK on the carpark for a couple of nights, I'm told. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Kernow John Date: 01 Jun 00 - 04:53 PM Llanfair
Sounds like this could be a great weekend! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:21 PM Whereabouts is Marcus Music,Baz, I haven't heard of it. I'll look into caravan rentals for you. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Jon Freeman Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:51 PM Llanfair, the only Marcus Music I can find is in Newport, Gwent - closer to you than me but I'd have thought still a fair trek. Jon |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: TerriM Date: 01 Jun 00 - 06:54 PM The Red Lion sounds favourite, I like the no licensing hours bit, will you find the number for me, pretty please with confectionary on the top?? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lanfranc Date: 01 Jun 00 - 07:16 PM Bron, can you post the Red Lion's number, and I'll contact them too. Looks like we can make that weekend, although we may not get there until the Saturday. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 01 Jun 00 - 07:48 PM Friday 13th - and it's a Hunters Full Moon that night too(see here.)/I> And a Healers Well? Well, well. That should attract the Ghastly Ghouls that sometimes infest the Mudcat who don't approve of Healing.
It looks pretty atmospheric too...I can see the movie in my mind already. Al things considered, it sound like a weekend to remember (if you get the cahnce to remember...)I hope I'll be able to come. I'll be in touch.
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: skarpi Date: 01 Jun 00 - 07:57 PM Hmmmm this is a good idea, I might come if I can get a good flight fair to London, but someone would have to come and get me there. It coult be a rest for me from all the work. We´ll see what happens. All the best skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jun 00 - 04:25 AM Hey, Skarpi, we'd all love to see you! You might get transport from those coming from Essex, but otherwise, you could get a train to Welshpool or Shrewsbury, and we can pick you up from there. London is about 150 miles away from here, and might just as well be a different planet!!! Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: sian, west wales Date: 02 Jun 00 - 04:35 AM Marcus Music *is* in Newport Gwent, and a good hour and a half / two hours south of Welshpool. Is there anything desperate you want from there? I've got to take something round to him at some point, and I'll probably also see him at Pontardawe Folk Fest. - he ususally has a stand there. Looking forward to Welshpool. My family is just north of there ... but I think B&B sounds like more fun! Sian |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jun 00 - 02:53 PM To phone the Red Lion, Llanfair Caereinion. 01938 810341. Tell Buff or Ron that you are with the mudcats, because they are not letting to anyone else. They have 2 rooms available, plus an attic room which is not luxurious, but very habitable. Once the Red and Pippins are booked up, I'll look for other B&B's. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Eric the Viking Date: 02 Jun 00 - 03:19 PM This sounds a great idea if I am invited and so far the weekends look good. Skarpi you might be better looking to Manchester. It's (only just) possible that I can pick you up as I will have to go right past the airport in the evening on the way down. But don't take that as Gospel yet. Llanfair, are there any more details about accomodation? And can you give a definative weekend date-Also where are you? Mrs Duck will you have the ducklings? Cheers. Eric |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Kernow John Date: 02 Jun 00 - 05:05 PM Lanfair Marcus Music is part of Tredegar house, Newport. So probably is a way from you. I may have to pass it on the way up from Cornwall so can call in. Thanks for the offer Sian I want Marcus to make pair of matched bows for me for my bowed psaltry. But I'll see him before then at Lowender Peran. Regards Baz |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: GUEST,Rvconnelly@aol.com Date: 02 Jun 00 - 05:50 PM Can anyone come?? is it mainly music and playing or are there a number of singers out there?? |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 02 Jun 00 - 06:24 PM The date of the "gathering" is the weekend of the 14th and 15th of October, although I expect people will want to arrive on the Friday night, which will be our music night. In Llanfair Caereinion (clicky thing earlier in this thread) the main musicians are Simon, who plays and sings blues, David and Jo who are fiddlers and Ian who plays electric and accoustic guitar. I play guitar and sing, being around during the folk revival, and Jim, my husband, plays bass. He likes folk/rock, but, if he has too much strong ale, reverts to his rock roots, and all hell breaks loose!! Anyone is welcome, musicians and listeners. The Red Lion is not a large pub, but we all manage to squeeze into the lounge somehow. It's very cosy. Eric, there are 2 numbers inthe thread for B&B, and places to sleep if money's a problem. What else had you got in mind? Contact me if you need any more help. Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Richard Bridge Date: 03 Jun 00 - 06:08 PM Not sure the trouble and strife would approve, but a refresh in August might get her thinking! |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Richard Bridge Date: 03 Jun 00 - 06:09 PM And on second thoughts (thread creep) perhaps we should have a UK hear me when I am awake. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 03 Jun 00 - 07:08 PM Now THERE'S a good idea. When? Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Catlin Date: 04 Jun 00 - 06:00 AM I'd really like to come! I would be bring my bloke and my son. He'll be just 1 in October. Is this ok? Also is there anywhere to camp? Thanks alot :) Catlin |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 04 Jun 00 - 12:11 PM I'll check it out, Catlin, there's not many places here flat enough for a tent! Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 05 Jun 00 - 11:51 AM I have not sought permission of he who is sometimes obeyed... but I would love to come Patrish |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 05 Jun 00 - 02:35 PM Eric, I don't get very far without my ducklings trailing along behind. We'll talk at the Jug about the weekend. It sounds as if we might need to hire a marquee even if there isn't a suitable flat bit. I really hope we will get there it sounds great. If it goes well we'll have another next year at the Jug!!! I'm sure Bill would love that. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Llanfair Date: 05 Jun 00 - 03:23 PM Great, Patrish, it will be great to meet you. Don't you mean "he who is permitted to believe that he is obeyed"? says she with a smile. Hwyl, Bron. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 06 Jun 00 - 03:13 PM I've stuck a trace on this, which means it's always on my personal page till I take it off. I suggest other people who hope to get tom this might do the same, because we'll be needing to get back to it closer to the date, I imagine. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Micca Date: 07 Jun 00 - 08:08 AM I am trying to negotiate a lift and would hope to attend....will say more closer and contact the accomo. |
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Subject: RE: UK Mudcatters, Autumn weekend? From: Lonesome EJ Date: 07 Jun 00 - 01:02 PM Llanfair, Bill Sables here at Lonesome EJ's computer I would love to come to your gathering and the dates seem OK Cheers Bill |
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