Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?

Subject: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: John J
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 10:15 AM

I'm going to Keswick in Cumbria from 30th July until 3rd August. Does anybody know of any sessions / sings in the area? Thanks loads.

John

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 12:22 PM

Been a couple of years since I was there but there used to be a club at one of the pubs in the Market place opposite the town Hall and next door to the Old Friars sweetie shop. I believe it met on Wednesdays. Also there used to be guest concerts at the theatre by the lake...

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 16 Jul 01 - 12:27 PM

As you had me thinking, I did a lookup on Google... This may be of further help

http://www.collsarms.freeserve.co.uk/others.htm

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: John J at home
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 04:20 AM

Thanks, I'll go and have a look. In 1997 I was in Buttermere for a weekend of walking and I met up with a load of traditional singers (shepherds, farmworkers etc) who were there for the later summer fair. I've not had such a good sing in years. At the end of the evening I was invited along to a pub (I think it was called the Farmer's Arms in Keswick) where there was going to be more singing. I couldn't go because I was staying in a youth hostel and had to be 'home' by 11pm. I regreted not going ever since!

John

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: John J
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 12:37 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: Susie
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 01:46 PM

Don't know all the pubs/possible venues off-hand, but will look out for any in this week's local paper and keep you informed. Beware though - your holiday coincides with the "Keswick Convention"... places that might normally have an "informal music night" may have given way to events to satisfy the huge gathering which arrives in Keswick from around the world at this time every year to rejoice in religion and discuss bible topics. I'll look at Cockermouth as a nearby alternative - usually lots of live music there. Shame you're not here on the Sunday - great evening at The Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket on the first Sunday of every month - and they brew their own beer! Susie

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: John J
Date: 18 Jul 01 - 04:44 AM

refresh (last time, honest!)

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: Mr Red
Date: 18 Jul 01 - 06:21 PM

didn't the Old Dungeon Gill (or the new one) have a session for a long time. Worth a phone call.

Subject: RE: Keswick, Cumbria....any sessions?
From: GUEST,Les/Manchester
Date: 19 Jul 01 - 11:20 AM

The Old (& the New) are in the Langdale Valley a long way from Keswick. I saw a mention of Folk in the Queen's Head in the main square in the middle of Town, on a website. probably Folk clubs by region or some such thing