South Yorkshire Carols

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: JohnB
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 10:30 AM

In a slight displacement ot Tradition, the Orange Peel Carolers (Orangeville is about 50 miles from Toronto Ontario Canada)sang several of the same carols including our first puplic kick at "Hail Smiling Morn" at the "Golden Kiwi" (owned by an ex New Zealander) in Cambridge (yeah the Ontario one) last Sunday. We had a great time, it's our third year at it now. Our audience loved it too. I guess we have a few years to go to catch up with the rest of you :)
JohnB

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Dec 04 - 06:27 PM

Buggar - would have got there if I'd known you were coming Ali! Happy birthday from us.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 13 Dec 04 - 03:26 PM

The bus driver of the 11.00 am was closely questioned by his inspector because of the number of full fare paying passengers on Sunday.

What a great sight to see all those catters getting off the bus.

And the missus says thanks for the paper Jim.

Dave

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Emma B
Date: 13 Dec 04 - 01:20 PM

Not just carols at The Royal but a chorus of "Happy Birthday" to Abuwood too! It was indeed a wonderful afternoon if just a tad crowded! A good session with McFat, Les and Maggie, Bassic and others afterwards in the Red House with a roaring fire.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Abuwood
Date: 13 Dec 04 - 03:43 AM

We made it to Dungworth yesterday - well worth the journey for a great sing.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 12 Dec 04 - 04:42 PM

Lovely sing this afternoon at Ingbirchworth – any other 'Catters there?

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 07:26 PM

Further updates added today at the South Riding site: will also be added at YFA.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Nov 04 - 12:26 PM

We will certainly be aiming for the Royal on at least one Sunday before Christmas.May have to bring littlies with an army of colouring books to sit in side room now that babysitters have inconveniently left home or got weekend jobs!

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 09 Nov 04 - 11:02 PM

Provisional listings can now be seen at http://www.folk-network.com/events/2004/carols_04.html

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 07 Nov 04 - 05:31 PM

Excellent advice from Barry Callaghan. Pat Malham is compiling provisional carol listings for the coming (2004) season, and these will be available soon via Yorkshire Folk Arts and The South Riding Folk Network.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 07 Nov 04 - 04:59 PM

Bonfire Night has gone, Armistice Day approaches and so do the carols! Yippee!

If you want to know more, or are thinking of making a visit, spare a few minutes to read this.

http://www.yorkshire-folk-arts.com/info/traditions/carols.html

Hail smiling Morn

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 07:33 PM

Muchos grassy arse will try us best lad.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 07:32 PM

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 12:14 PM

Jim,

I may not see you - doing Greno and then Dungworth, then oblivion until much later this year. Have a belting season of good cheer......

Dave
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Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 24 Dec 03 - 05:44 AM

Royal at Dungworth my sweet

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Partridge
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 08:56 AM

Still in Mirfield, but the wilds are beckoning. Probably be there in spring. Next sunday is a maybe, where abouts is it?

Pat x

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 05:44 AM

A merry christmas to you too Pat. Is you still in Mirfield ? Or are you in the wilds of Cumbria ? Thee's still time for you to have asing Carols are still going on. There's a sing on Boxing Day and next Sunday and no doubt Ken and Padgett will comandeer at least one the sessions at Whitby for a Carol night.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 05:39 AM

On close examination Partridge you started this thread!!

And then you didn't come? Shame on you - all these people have been writing and visiting each other and texting and arranging transport and then you don't come?

Bah! Humbug!

:-)

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Partridge
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 05:02 AM

Didn't manage to get to the carols this year, never mind theres always next. Merry Christmas Jim x

Pat

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 04:26 AM

Aw shee gosh that's mighty fine.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 22 Dec 03 - 07:04 AM

By all means use my seat for on or both of them Jim.

Regards,

Dave
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Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 22 Dec 03 - 06:21 AM

Sunday was again double fantastic. Thought it would be my last carolling but it now looks a possibility that I may be there next Sunday 28th as Sue and Molly are attempting to carol then drive to Whitby !!!

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Emma B
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 07:11 PM

Dave, I can't believe you could make a remark like that last one on a site like this! I await the usual responses. Hope you're not snowed in I couldn't face the prospect of the Snake this weekend but would have loved to have been there again

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:48 PM

This Sunday was incredibly crowded and I had to resort to subterfuge to get in and out of the toilet. I also had problems getting enough beer. Good job I ordered two at the start and again later on. These two problems are not unconnected.

MC Fat now has the local bus drivers trained to stop outside the pub.

There was some wonderful singing and (Sue the organist) went through the carols at record pace. We probably got an extra one in thanks to that.

A really good season I felt and I managed to make every one (though I shall be missing Dec 28th so my seat will be up for grabs.

Regards,

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: John J
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 07:06 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 17 Dec 03 - 04:41 AM

Was a pretty mega sesh on Sunday. Let's see if we can make it even betterer on Sunday.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Les from Hull
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 05:58 PM

They couldn't manage to kickstart the train from Hull, so that made us about 20 minutes late, and mucked about any connections we could have made. But we got there in time for the start. I was glad to add my voice to the basses, but it gets pretty inaudible on the really low notes.

We had a wonderful time (as usual), but I did miss the draught Guinness and Jacob's Well.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 05:31 PM

Report on Sunday.

MC Fat took my advice and managed to stop the bus outside the pub. Emma was a great guest and brought her boots for the walk. I understand that Les and others suffered from the vagaries of the transport system.

I thought the singing was paricularly good.........some great basses from somewhere?? I can never understand why people on Desert Island Discs don't take Old Foster or Diadem.

Regards,

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: John J
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 09:02 AM

I went to the Traveller's Rest at Oughtibridge t'other night, what a superb evening! Lots of good singing, very well kept Sam Smith's, and very agreeable company. I'll be back next year...perhaps even THIS year!

John

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Emma B
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 01:58 PM

The walk put the mud into mudcat (and most of my jeans as well!)
Thanks for a wonderful day and the chance to continue the "cheese thread" round the table with Dave and Helen and others later.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 05:24 AM

Les,Mags, Lady Aelfleda and Mrs Reg made it but had lots of adventures Mrs Reg got told of for using a sweary word (in context) as part of a story. They got lost on the way back and arrived late on parade at Fagans for vittals. Still a good day was had by all I think

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Emma B
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 06:19 PM

I'll bring my boots! - er... what do you mean about the "steep bit of road?"

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 03:13 PM

I rest my case about the takings though.

I am not taking any chances and shall be leading the usual walk!!

Dave
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Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Les from Hull
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 02:13 PM

It's just the slim and lovely Maggie and Les to add to the load. Lady Aelfleda and her mate will be joining us later as they can't make the early train journey. And we don't mind getting out and pushing for a bit if things get sticky.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat (wearing his bus anorak)
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 01:56 PM

It's Yorkshire Traction/Terrier actually Dave and I resemble the remark about how much weight he is carrying

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 01:36 PM

Dare I point out at this juncture it is only a small bus and if all you lot get on he may have difficulty at the steep bit of road after the dam?

Also I would negotiate the fares, if he goes in with three times as much money as normal Mainline will think he has been going off his route!

Regards,

Dave

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat again !!
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 06:13 AM

Leeds train comes into Meadowhell on a different platform Jude. Follow the sings to the shopping centre and you'll see where the tram terminus is

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 12 Dec 03 - 06:11 AM

Course you can come Lady Aefleda it would be a pleasure for you accompany moi on the omnibus. I'll make sure he dun't go wivout you rabble

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Emma B
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 07:46 PM

Walk sounds good but, in my experience, Sheffield is only flat on the A-Z pages!! Unfortunately I'm not a native (what IS the word for someone from Sheffield BTW?) so don't know a suitable route

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 05:46 PM

Emma,

Join me in a walking it!! Takes about 1.30 minutes, mostly flat.

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Emma B
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 05:28 PM

Should be staying in Crookes this weekend. Would you like a lift Jim - if you can squeeze into a Saxo!

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 04:45 PM

I believe the Foolow bit is Saturday afternoon in the village hall, around 3-3.30 start. Don't swear to owt else as poster was a bit muzzy by 2.30. Ian Russell is involved in some capacity. I know no more!

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 04:00 PM

Can I just say that the instructions given by the hologram are perfect.

Travellers Rest is small and a Sam Smith's house - it is quite tiny and there is not much spare room.

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Les from Hull
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 03:44 PM

We'll be on the 8.50 from Hull. I believe that we'll try Jim's Meadowhall trick so we should be at Meadowhall at 10.10. The 9.18 from Leeds gets there at 10.01. (You see I've been getting lessons from Phil Grimm!)

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,Lady Aelfleda
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 02:08 PM

Please Mr MC FAt - can I come to Dungworth on Sunday? I'll be very very good.

I might try public transport too so if Les & Mags know what time they get into Sheffield I can meet up at the station & we could all go together to pull wild...oops wrong song

Ta

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: John J
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 01:02 PM

Is anybody going to the Travellers Rest, Oughtibridge on Saturday (13/12/03)evening? Can anybody who's been before let me know if it's a venue worth travelling from Manchester to get to?

I gather there's a bit of action on Saturday afternoon at Foolow, again, any reports / ideas?

Cheers,

John (Manchester)

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 11:15 AM

Just look for the Phat one on the tram or at the bus stop !!!!

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Les from Hull
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 11:07 AM

Thanks Jim, I'll ask The Lovely Maggie and see what she thinks. We'll be at Dungworth this Sunday and Worral next.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 11 Dec 03 - 11:02 AM

Les if you are going to Dungworth you can bus/tram it.Step 1. Get off the train at Meadowhell. Step 2. Get on Yellow Route Tram to Middlewood. Step 3. Get off at Hillsborough and go to Bus Station opposite. Step 4. Get on 11.00a.m. Number 61 bus which does a circular route and drops you off at the Royal at around 11.20a.m. Step 5. Join the queue. Tram ticket about £2.20 bus £1 each way.

Subject: RE: South Yorkshire Carols
From: Folkiedave
Date: 10 Dec 03 - 11:56 AM

And drinking beer of course.

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