Manchester Extravaganza 4

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 02:26 PM

We usually have a 'per guest' arrangement, but Pauline or John would make that decision. I suppose I'm saying 'yes'!

Better to get there early, though! It's more fun that way! If you need directions you'll find them on our website (see above for the link).

Everyone who has been to an Open Door Extravaganza, be they guests or 'punters', has commented on the warm, friendly atmosphere - in fact, Dave Jones (of North West Federation fame, far too big to have been in the Monkees!) was completely bowled over at our last Extravaganza by the way we have our guests and singarounds in the same room, which results in everyone mingling socially rather than being segregated!

All our usual regulars expect to be there - Archie Tawney, Brian (the Pub Prop Man) and his wife, Cath, Maggie, Steve, Phil, Bob, Iain, Harry (Harryoldham), Sara, Pauline, John and me. We also expect to see others who visit less often such as Norman, Graham, Yvonne (Diz), Helen (HelenJ), John Routledge... erm, ever noticed? Once you start a list like this you start to panic because you just know you're going to miss someone out, and they'll get upset and take the huff!! Ho hum!

So... be there! Or be somewhere else...!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 07:21 PM

Wa-hey-hey! We've made it to 'big thread' status!! An omen, possibly?!

Quite a few Railway regulars will be there! This will be our biggest yet!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Alio
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 06:03 AM

Still hoping to get there sometime over the seekend - probably on the Sunday as we're both working tomorrow. It sounds just great, and I hope it's a brill weekend, especially for the organisers.

Ali

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 08:20 AM

In that case I might catch Bob Fox after all

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 08:25 AM

One day to go.........Cllr's making the trip too....

Even I'm getting excited!

Alio........thank's for your good wishes....I hope you can make it.

Noddy.......it'll be good to see you!


All the best...................Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 02:44 AM

OK, setting off now - see you all at lunchtime :-) Can't wait!!!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 06:03 AM

It's just coming up to 11:00am GMT, and I'll be setting off in half an hour.

If you're there, I'll see you. if not... erm?!

It's going to be a good 'un!

TTFN

B

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Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 07:59 PM

See yous tomorrer, chaps!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 05:39 AM

Day 2......see you all there in a couple of hours or so....the highlight from yesterday (as far as I'm concerned) had to be Spiers and Boden! Absolutely dynamic performers who love the music they play and sing and are able to establish a wonderful rapport with the audience...If you haven't seen them yet then give yourselves a treat - they are brilliant!! I kid ye not!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 05:49 AM

Clicky to what you (may have!) missed!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:00 AM

Book now for Extravaganza 5!

We had an excellent turn-out on both days, with our guests and floor singers all rising to the occasion! All our guests commented on how good the chorus singing was, particularly in the singarounds! We do like a good sing!!

We hope all the 'long distance catters' arrived home safely, thanks for coming to see us! See you in October?

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:02 AM

I hear that the line up for no 5 is almost as good as no 4.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:18 AM

Many, many thanks to Hilary, Mike, Bob and Sue, Rhiannon and Mick, HelenJ., Yvonne, Noreen and John Routledge for lending their voices and support to the Extravaganza....sorry if I've missed anyone....

Love and Best Wishes....Harry and Sara.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:22 AM

jealous.....should have been there....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:36 AM

You got mentioned! (in a nice way, George.........honest!!)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,MCP
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:51 AM

Harry

Thanks for making us welcome and for a great weekend. The line-up for the 5th look really good and we're hoping to make it across for that too.

Mick (Pearce, & Rhiannon)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 09:20 AM

Bless you both!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 10:04 AM

Home safely after a wonderful weekend in such a FAB CLUB :-) Am exhausted!!!!

Major thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome and for all the hard work you've put into making the Extravaganza the success it was. Superb line-up, excellent singarounds and am definitely coming up for Extravaganza 5 in October - really looking forward to it!

Great to meet All-You-Cats, lovely to put faces to names & make new friends. May you always have music.......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 10:24 AM

Cheers, Hilary...I'm really glad you enjoyed yourself and it was lovely to see and hear you...
Glad you got home safely and it'll be great if you can make it for Extravaganza 5...bet you find somewhere else to lay your weary head next time! :0)

I'll pass your message on to John and Pauline...

Love............Harry and Sara.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:30 PM

The look on Harvey's face was a picture when it dawned on him how many 'catters were there - I made it thirteen, including Harvey. In a few days time I hope to make the rest of the photographs available; in the meantime, you can see some of them by clicking the link.

I'm sure with a bit of planning we could organise accommodation a little better next time. It's just a shame my great big house is such a tip... maybe I could clear enough space for four or so... don't hold yer breath, though!! The daft thing is there are rooms at the Bull's Head itself, but the owners aren't making use of them.

From our point of view it was really good to see so many new faces. We have a nucleus of around fifteen or so regulars, plus others who visit occasionally. We had thirty or more in the room most of the time, so we are approaching the time when the Extravaganza may well be self-financing!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:42 PM

Bernard Dear: I was particularly impressed with the organisation of this event - hat's off to you, Pauline & all others behind the scenes :-) Thanks for the piccies link!

I'll definitely be casting around for alternative accomodation - will shout for any suggestions when you raise the new thread for Extravaganza 5. The Bull's Head would be ideal if the landlords could be persuaded - fall out of bed into a sing - excellent!!!!!

What warm & friendly Folks you are up in Manchester.....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 01:34 PM

Who did I miss, Bernard?

8 pints
Bernard
Cllr
Harryoldham
Harvey Andrews
John Routledge
Mick Pearce
My guru always said
Noreen
Rhiannon
Sue vG

A very enjoyable day, thanks all. Great to see friends old and new!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:07 PM

Saturday was wonderful --so sorry to have missed Sunday!

Lovely to meet both Hilary and Cllr--hope the consolation of having John and John staying in the same pub helped it to seem a little less 'dire'!! :0)

Harry, you told me Spiers and Bowden were good but I never realised how good they would be--absolutely wonderful--made the day for Helen and I.

The singing was as superb as ever---


Yvonne

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:56 PM

Noreen, you missed Diz (Yvonne, above) and Flatcap (Pauline, our esteemed leader!).

Pauline has been the organiser for two whole years, now! Where does the time go?!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:11 PM

So... remember this?
(Opens in a new window for convenience/inconvenience, depending on how you look at it!)

It was thanks to Harry starting that thread about the first Extravaganza that I became involved with the club. As you can see, he's still plugging away and drawing 'em in!!

Well done, Harry!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:29 PM

Yes--well done, Harry.

Without you Bernard would not have gone and without Bernard going Helen and I would not have known about it.

What a great club it is as well--friendly welcome from all and great singing--just wish you were ten miles away instead of 30/35ish!!! then every Sunday night would be possible--

Will see you before Easter though- without a doubt :0)Love to Sara.

Yvonne

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: John Routledge
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:33 PM

A very enjoyable first class day on Sunday

The guests contrasted beautifully and there were many many highspots in the singarounds.

Harvey Andrews was the final guest and it was the first time I had seen him give a full performance as opposed to a "Meet the Artist" type of event.

His songs really are very moving and thought provoking in equal measure. Great performance Harvey

Congrats to all involved in the Production

Roll on V

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:56 PM

I missed Harvey on Sunday--but going to grab him Thursday night at The Railway FC :0)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 04:49 PM

You lovely, lovely people......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:32 PM

While we're at it...a big thank you to Hilary for wearing her piggies on Sunday afternoon.......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:33 PM

Hear, hear!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 06:36 AM

Thanks Harry - sorry you guys didn't get to hear that song, but at least I've introduced myself to you all now :-)

Thanks also for keeping this thread live and easy for us foreigners to spot!!! Grand job - see you all in October....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,vince
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 07:54 AM

Did'nt make the Sat gig but Sunday was very enjoyable - ta to the organisers. Lookin fwd to October!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:17 AM

I wish you'd introduced yourself, Vince...glad you enjoyed yourself and thanks for the message. Yes, the October one should be a goody...

All the best.........Harry Basnett.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: harvey andrews
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:51 AM

Great to be able to put faces to names! Great also to hear Bob Fox for the first time.Thanks to all for giving Wendy and me such a good night.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:59 AM

Thank you , Harvey for finishing off the weekend in such fine style. Totally agree with you about Bob Fox...he was rather good and I hope he gets many more North West bookings. Glad Wendy and yourself enjoyed the night.

All the best...............Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 06:41 PM

Well, the gauntlet is well and truly down for Extravaganza 5!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Rob Wright
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 04:53 AM

Sorry that we that is Taggart and Wright and Roadie had to leave early and miss Harvey. We have been on the same bill as him several times and I can remember him from long time back (sorry Harvey). Love your material.
Hope to be around for moe extravaganzas.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 06:58 AM

Nice to hear from you, Rob...

Any Taggart and Wright fans out there...and I know there are many...if you weren't there on the Sunday that's another little treat you missed!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 07:04 AM

Little treat Harry? They are absolutement Fabuloso!!! Hadn't heard them before (relatively recent folk-baby) but definitely going to seek them out now, wonderful stuff....

Enjoy the sunshine CatsAll *g*

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: 8_Pints
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 01:27 PM

Sorry it has taken so long for us to respond, we've been rather busy since Sunday! We had a superb time, the extravaganzas just keep on getting better. The mixture of guests and singers worked brilliantly -providing variety of styles and material. Thought Harvey Andrews provided a fantastic finale, thanks to all.

It was great to meet so many Catters! Don't forget the offer, My Guru..., will speak to you nearer number 5!

Sue and Bob vG xxx

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 02:29 PM

8 Pints & Sue vG: wonderful offer you two, thanks so much for making me welcome - so good to meet you guys even so briefly!! Catch you nearer the time - or elsewhere before :-) x

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,flatcap-Pauline
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 07:17 PM

Hi! all, thanks for your kind comments about the extravaganza, wasn't it great though! Try my best to keep booking fab guests. Thanks for coming and a big thanks to all the regulars who keep the club going.
P.S. can anyone give me the words to Oh no John, no John, No (nothing to do with our sex life honest). I think it begins 'On yonder hill..
Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone again Flatcap

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Snuffy
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 07:49 PM

Flatcap

Oh No John is right here in the Digital Tradition song database.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 08:00 PM

Looking forward to hearing you sing that at 'V' Pauline - you could make real money with those wonderful organisational skills of yours!

Can I suggest a bag of doughnuts for the next raffle?

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 08:09 PM

Better still... I'm sure John can find a doughnut making machine at work! They do gadgets for absolutely everything and anything! Oo-er...!!

Unless, of course, you are suggesting that you pay for your raffle tickets with doughnuts...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 06:34 AM

Is the barter system alive & well in Manchester? Doughnut-maker sounds even better Bernard - or popcorn maker, or ice-cream maker.....

As it stands I was Extremely Impressed with the raffle prizes (despite not being a winner) - the 'Girls Night In' Box was quite intriguing :-)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 07:39 AM

Be intrigued no longer, m'dear....basically it's a footspa! So any of you chaps that want to know what the ladies get up to........

Talking to Leadfingers on Mudchat last night and I think he might be up for the next one...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:06 AM

er...the next Extravaganza that is....not the girl's night in...although, come to think of it.....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:16 AM

Nice one Harry!