Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?

Subject: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Grab
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 01:20 PM

Broadstairs Folk Week.

Not seen a thread for this yet, and the time is fast approaching. Who else is going?

Graham.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 03:58 PM

I find the "3pm, stop now and leave" a bit offputtting

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: banjoman
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 11:19 AM

The Old Trout Band will be there - as usual we're first on (3pm Friday 8th and last off (late night silly session with Mick Scott on Friday 15th) Look out for our banner somewhere near the bee hives.
Looking forward to seeing old friends again.

We'll be wearing last years Tee Shirts again as we are to poor to afford new ones- anyway we think FW is now the best week long festival in the country - and that includes Sidmouth and Whitby to which we have been recently.
Pete & Maggie

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 11:44 AM

I'll probably try it for a day as it's not too far, but like Richard Bridge I wonder why everything seems to stop at 3pm. Where are the all day sessions?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 04:58 PM

According to my programme, there is something on almost all day.
Pub gigs that finish at 14:00hrs are overlapped by others that end at 16:30. And then there is Avrils folk-bash upstairs at Bradstow Mill till 18:30, then the pubs start agin. (not more beer!)
There is also stuff going on at the school in the afternoons, too.
So there!!!

P.S. If you wanna start yer own *all day session* I'll come and heckle a bit for yer, John.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 04:17 PM

Can't do the school as I've not got a ticket, but I'll try and see you down there. What day? I suppose Mark Lawson and the rest of the Shanty boys are there too?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 05:27 PM

Try to go and see Lest We Forget with Dave Webber Anni & Cockersdale -it is superb

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Grab
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 07:02 AM

As far as all-day sessions go, the sea-front is free, and I'm sure if a bunch of us started something then it'd keep going quite successfully.

Having said that, there's a whole load of workshops I want to go to, so I think I'm going to be busy throughout the day regardless!

Graham.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 07:15 AM

Mick and I are thinking about going BUT we are trying to find somewhere to put the campervan in easy walking distance for an aged cripple (me, not Mick). Anyone know of anything? We have own shower, loo etc in the van so a spot in a car park would do.

ZM

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 12:32 PM

REFRESH

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: vectis
Date: 26 Jul 03 - 07:10 PM

Travelling Folk will be there for part of the week.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: vectis
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 08:25 PM

Is Kaye bringing them thar shoes DH?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 03:57 AM

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, it's a possibilty....

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:22 PM

Kay is bringing several pairs of them thar shoes, as she is doing an Asian-Apple workshop.
AND she is doing a Cajun Dance workshop.
AND she is dancing with Gundulfs Morris.
AND she is playing box for Dead Horse Morris.
AND she is dancing at all the Cajun band gigs.

I might do the odd song if I stay sober long enough!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 06:32 AM

Zany Mouse, I think the car parks might not be such a good idea we tried that one and there are no long stay/overnight parks. However you can always find a space to park in one of the local back streets it worked for us.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 06:54 AM

Linda and I will be in Budapest until mid-week, then we'll be taking the caravan up to the NE for Whitby amongst other things - so we won't be getting there.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: vectis
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 07:49 PM

Looking forward to it hugely :-))

Give my regards to Kaye. I'll try and see her between sessions, if she can fit me in, that is! *grin*
Mary

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Grab
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 08:31 AM

Vectis, are you a member of Travelling Folk? I've seen them on the list. That's another definite "must-do" then.

Graham.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: vectis
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 06:05 PM

Yes I'm the one with the guitar who isn't male :-)
Come and join us and enjoy the craic
Mary

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 02:48 AM

Mary - Think I might come down for a day. I'll try and look you up as I ain't seen you for a while. Will you be at Sidmouth?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: synbyn
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:18 PM

Also looking for a session that occupies the afternoon, ideally where musicians join in with songs rather than just listen to them- no offence, Avril- it could happen before the Bradstow Mill begins perhaps. We've got song & we've got tunes but not,as far as I can see songs with tunes...or will this not be permitted this year? Perhaps we could join & busk on the seafront for the collection? Hoping to be there all week, so CUABW--BobK

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: vectis
Date: 06 Aug 03 - 06:56 PM

What you are seeking is a Travelling folk session. See the programme to find out where we are and when.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: synbyn
Date: 07 Aug 03 - 03:31 PM

will do- thanks vectis

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 03:14 AM

Been over the prog (downloaded) at some length (well,it is) still seems light on participative song plus accompaniment sessions. It's an hour (plus, that's if the road is VERY clear) drive for me and I can't leave the dogs overnight so I need to be confident.

Someone give me an ubiased review of the "Travelling Folk" sessions...they are not billed as participative in the sense of other people being able to lead anything, unless I mis-read.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: harlowpoet
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 04:36 AM

I have been to the travelling folk sessions several times at Broadstairs, and they have always been friendly and encouraging to people who wish to sing or play.

I'm off to Broadstairs just now actually. Anyone going who's into poetry, the sessions at Daisy's cafe 10.00am are recommended. which I shall be hosting.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: Chris Amos
Date: 08 Aug 03 - 01:19 PM

I shall be ging to the Singaround on Thursday, but a more interesting fact than that is that a catter is the main guest there on that day namely English Jon (Jon Loomes), of Mudcat CD fame. See you there perhaps.

Chris

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: GUEST,Geoff
Date: 25 Jul 05 - 02:39 PM

Hi all,I haven't been to Broadstairs for a few years so can some kind person give me an idea where the free-for-all musicians sessions are?I used to go to a good one in the pub on the corner between the beach road&the main street,but I suspect thats off now.I know about the Neptune,but I'm not a singer.
Cheers Geoff.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: John Robinson (aka Cittern)
Date: 25 Jul 05 - 05:06 PM

I'll be at Broadstairs with Julie Ellison, timings of performances and workshops as follows:

Tuesday 9 August
Guitar Workshop for Intermediate and Advanced players in the Council Chamber
10:00 am to 11:30 am

Tuesday 9 August
Concert with Rory Ellis and Keith James at the Methodist Church
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Wednesday 10 August
Guitar Workshop, "Right Hand Technique", for players of all levels of ability in the Council Chamber
10:00 am to 11:30 am

Wednesday 10 August
Folk club with Pete Collins and floor spots at Broadstairs Cultural Centre
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hope to meet some catters there - come and have a chat with the bloke in black and the woman with the yellow guitar cases !

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Jul 05 - 05:50 PM

Wel ZM not too many offers of a parking place, I too am in a similar position, avec camper. If I find anything I'll let you know.
Giok

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: treewind
Date: 25 Jul 05 - 06:10 PM

We're going for some of the week. Look out for Monday's lunchtime ceilidh with our "other" band, English Rebellion, almost certainly the only ceilidh band in existence that includes both a cello and a French horn...

Anahata

Subject: RE: Broadstairs FF 8-15 Aug - who's going?
From: GUEST,muppitz at work
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 03:46 AM

As much as I think Moor & Coast would appreciate the help, I don't think I will be able to make it.
Have a beverage for me won't you!

muppitz x