More goings-on in Shropshire

Subject: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Trevor
Date: 14 Oct 03 - 06:54 AM

I was thinking that we could do with another start for the Shropshire thread, as well as fogie, so here it is, a continuation of this.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Watson
Date: 14 Oct 03 - 07:40 AM

Thank you Trevor, well done.
I'll start by saying that this Thursday (October 16)it's the monthly session at the Grove at Walcot between Wellington and Shrewsbury, near the Sugar Beet Factory.
It's a mixed session - singing, playing, listening, drinking and eating.
It's a wise precaution not to have anything to eat beforehand.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 19 Oct 03 - 09:56 AM

Nice one Trev. So what's to be done about the Six Bells? Can you sort that too?

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Trevor
Date: 20 Oct 03 - 03:55 AM

The people I spoke to thought it was OK - don't know where the story about noise when singers were singing came from. Apparently it happened once, during one singer's turn, but that was all.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 02:17 PM

Six Bells this Sunday in Bishop's Castle. The last one went well and this one needs as many to go as possible, to make this one a success too. I won't be there I'm afraid, sorry to miss it.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 13 Nov 03 - 09:07 AM

Trumpet blowing a little here... had a sesh in a local recording studio last night with fellow members of the band with which I am now a member(Shot Dogs); we're making a demo with which to torment clubs. On the way home I called in at The Buffalo in Clun as it was session night there. Aren't the pubs around here great? It was 11.30 and they still let me in and I got a pineapple juice. Had a really good sing too. Good to see Watson and his SO again too.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: greg stephens
Date: 13 Nov 03 - 09:14 AM

Eccleshall Folk Club is only just over the border in Staffordshire tonight (Thurs 13)...come and see the Boat Band at the Royal Oak. Lots of good tunes(emphasis on the tunes, I've lost my voice and so has Kate).

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 04 Dec 03 - 08:41 AM

Can we have a write up on the Bob Pegg/Rapsquillion concert Trev?

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: John J
Date: 04 Dec 03 - 11:27 AM

Just over the Salop / Staffs border from Eccleshall is the Anchor Inn at High Offley. It was a regular haunt of drinkers, singers & musicians. Does anyone know what, if anything, goes on there these days?

John

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Trevor
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 05:41 AM

A few of the South Shropshire and Borders folk community are going to be busking in Shrewsbury next Saturday. We'll be in the Darwin Centre, on the bottom level near the Christmas tree from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

It's in aid of Medecins Sans Frontieres and last year we raised getting on for £200, so if you want to play something, sing something, join in with something or rattle a tin you will be more than welcome to come and help us beat that figure.

Cheers

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST,Genevieve Tudor
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 09:13 AM

er...what's an SO? Standing Order?

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 09:14 AM

Oh goody I really enjoyed it last year. See you there then.

"So this is Christmas and what have we done?"

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 09:21 AM

Significant Other, my dear. Haven't seen you in here before. You OK? I missed you at the Buffalo the other night.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Anne Lennox-Martin
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 01:36 PM

Dave Hunt is hosting his usual monthly session on this Sunday the 21st at the best pub in Coalbrookdale. If you don't know which it is, watson knows it all.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 01:56 PM

Hi Anne, Did you get the tape Steve sent to you? Good eh?

Merry Christmas.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Anne Lennox-Martin
Date: 17 Dec 03 - 08:14 AM

Yes, Many thanks. Happy memories of the Beach Store at Sidmouth. Xmas card on its way.
x

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST,TSEUG
Date: 17 Dec 03 - 01:29 PM

Is the Kington Sunday thingy still running anyone?

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Dec 03 - 05:55 PM

try again!

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: open mike
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 12:26 AM

the bbc contest thing is from shropshire...likely some on this thread
know the correct anwers the first time...

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: open mike
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 12:27 AM

competetion thread here

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Trevor
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 08:04 AM

So when does my prize arrive?

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 08:06 AM

Yes the Kington Open Mike is running and will be this Sunday. It's always a really good quality night's entertainment. If you want to perform, pm me.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Watson
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 08:12 AM

Trevor - you should enter a few more times to increase your chances!

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 08:13 AM

Just thought I'd transfer this over from the okd thread so that everyone can have a look. "There'll be a new open stage starting in Kington at the Burton Hotel (Herefordshire, near enough for folk! Eh Trev?) on the last Sunday of the month. It'd be great to see some Herefordian 'Cats there...are there any?"

Bookings are being taken now for 2004. Also there will be a music festival in Kington next year. PM me for more info.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 08:49 AM

"Bookings are being taken now for 2004. Also there will be a music festival in Kington next year."

Arthur Hyde
01544 340502

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 11:37 AM

Mrs Lemming...

"Significant Other" what?


Everyone...
I know the answers to the competition ... I also know it finishes on 22 December so do the entry thing now ... Linda's calendars are wonderful... and there's the odd Bob Fox CD to give away too. Have another go Trev!

Genevieve

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 12:31 PM

! refresh

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 02:54 PM

Significant Other person in your life. The one you spend most time with, THE one!

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Dec 03 - 04:40 AM

Anything in Bridgnorth???

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Noreen
Date: 26 Dec 03 - 06:24 PM

Or Stourport?

:0)

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: greg stephens
Date: 19 Feb 04 - 02:39 PM

Sorry, rather short notice. But there's a session tonight(Feb 19, Thursday) in Market Drayton at the Talbot. Bodes well. The Boat Band will be there plus all sorts, all welcome.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: John J
Date: 20 Feb 04 - 01:28 PM

Hi Noreen,

See if you can find 'The Spectater', a superb publication (although it may only be available on the web now) for all sorts of action in your area.

Cheers,

John

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Mar 04 - 01:02 PM

There will be a session in The White Horse (The buffalo has mysteriously closed) next Wednesday (that's the 2nd Wednesday in the month) Many people are needed for this session to get it going again.
Please come if you can and spread the word.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Mar 04 - 12:40 PM

just bumping it up to the top again!
Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 07:49 AM

It'll be The Priest Weston Festival at the Miners' Arms again over Easter. I won't be there tho' cos Schantie and I will be at Miskin.

Don't forget The White Horse sesh in Clun. 2nd Weds. Does anyone remember Decameron? Dick Cadbury is a regular here and it's well worth coming just to listen to him.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: harvey andrews
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 10:22 AM

I'd like to drop in on these but my problem is smoking. Are these non-smoking events? If not, my asthma wins.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Cod Fiddler
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 01:10 PM

I'll be in Shrewsbury over Easter Weekend. Could you give me any more details about the Priest Weston Festival? Singaround, session (English/Irish/Anything?), gigs? Is there a program of events? Is there anything else happening nearer Shrewsbury?

Yours,

Rich.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 05:34 AM

Harvey,

If the weather's warm & sunny at Priestweston, there'll likely be outdoor sessions on the camping field just behind the pub.

If people do smoke-then hopefully it'll be dissipated in the fresh air.

Try to pop down- it's always a fab do.free camping & food at pub is great!

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 05:58 AM

oryx,

there's sinarounds & sessions english/breton/irish at Priestweston.

Based on Miners Arms pub [01938 561352]- open all day & half the night!

Free camping on field back of pub.

Starts Good Friday thru to Bank Hol Mon night, I'll be going down on Thursday to get a good pitch on the field!

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST,Oryx
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 06:04 AM

Thank you Mr Happy. Sounds Great. I'll do my best to be there!

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 03 Apr 04 - 08:23 AM

you might find this useful...

Priest Weston, Easter (and sometime in September)
Too many people in a small village pub. Session/singaround that dribbles on and on all weekend plus a small ceilidh in the village hall on the Saturday evening (usually with a "scratch band" - musicians that can't get into, or have been thrown out of, the pub). No "performers"; no "organisers"; no "audience" - but if you buy Chris a pint of mild he'll let you sing.

The Miners' Arms, Priest Weston. Free camping (on a very sloping field full of over-friendly sheep).

E-mail [e-mail] for more details. (He drinks mild by the way).

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Yorkie
Date: 03 Apr 04 - 12:04 PM

Thanks Sally, I intended to copy that info to this thread but I'd forgotten where I'd put it.

Anyone thinking of coming, please note "Too many people in a small village pub" is not joking. These weekend gatherings originally started by invitation only amongst singers and musicians associated with the Broseley Folk Club. Over the years (more than 20 years) word spread, until far too many people wanted to come and some of the original coterie stopped coming. Numbers have fluctuated a great deal in recent years but there is still, always, too many!! These weekends also led to the establishing of an excellent monthly session that offers a warm welcome to visitors but the Easter gatherings are not and can not be open to all-comers - there really isn't a lot of space. It's not that new-comers are not welcome ... but don't be offended if we tell you to sod off and find your own pub.

(Ee, I can be such a miserable sod sometimes......)

However: The ceilidh looks likely to happen this year - and that IS open to all-comers. (NB Parking is a bit limited. 4x4 recommended if you park in that field over the road!). I think Taffy and Co will be playing but I don't know for certain. It is also likely that Dave Hunt will be joining us again after a bit of a break (he has had other things to do every Easter for several years). It'll be just like the good old days - Baby Bumblebee anyone?

Chris

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Rich A
Date: 03 Apr 04 - 12:50 PM

Oh well, I think I'd be offended anyway being told to sod off.    Give Dave Hunt my regards, he's been telling me how good the weekend is.

Rich

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 11:58 AM

Transferred this from a posting by Fliss... Have you heard the Coalbrookdale session moving to Black Swan at Coalford 3rd Sunday of month ie this sunday. The nice, the venerable Mr Bill Caddick also has a sing session at the Black Swan the 1st Sunday of the month.

Sal

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Fliss
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 09:44 PM

Cheers Sal for posting it across, Hear it went ok. Had bad cold so didnt go.

Was up in Broseley tonite at the Forresters Arms. We tend to have a natter and a sing around. Ann & Dave, Pat from Cuckoo Oak & his sisters Lyn & Rowan. Nice close harmony.

Thinking of only making Forresters one Tuesday a month, probably 2nd. Perhaps we'd get a bit more support. Anyone like to come and do a guest spot? Ann Lennox-Martin launched her CD in the summer.

Hear there is a new Folk eve in Bridgnorth at the Black Boy on the Cartway. Think they said 1st tues of month. Dont know whos running it.

We are at The Unicorn Lower Corfe St, 3rd Friday of month. Jon Heywood, Pat Simons, various other regulars. Nice venue and good welcome. Mix of music & singing, mainly Irish, but a bit of rock n roll creeps in later on. Parking is on street.

Boat as usual Thursday evenings. Also we have a practice session at the Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley on Sunday mornings for anyone interested in brusing up their instrument skills in Irish music. 10-12.30.

Had a revamp of my website. COuldnt resist the twirly bit. If anyone wants to add any info do let me know.

http://www.sabrinaflu.co.uk/

fliss

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Chris Green
Date: 22 Sep 04 - 10:40 AM

The Bridgnorth session is being run by Ian and Fi Carter-Smith and they run a cracker!

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Fliss
Date: 22 Sep 04 - 05:58 PM

Will have to come along in OCt and see what its like. Its up the road from the Bassa Villa where Fiddler Jon and Geoff? entertain on Sunday nights.

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 01:00 PM

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Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: GUEST,Dáithí Ó Geanainn
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 10:39 AM

There will be a crowd of Irish language speakers descending on the Stiperstones Inn (Stiperstones, where else?) for a Gaelic language weekend (4/5/6 March) -language workshops, walking and...music!

I'm sure any mudcatters who fancied a session on the Friday or Saturday would be welcome! Contact me on [e-mail] for details
Dáith

Subject: RE: More goings-on in Shropshire
From: Fliss
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 05:06 PM

Brilliant. I assume Fran O'Boyle is organising it again. Ive been part of the group from Telford playing Irish music and joining in the Storytelling a couple of times. Glad its on again.

May try and come along and bring my instruments on Saturday night.

fliss