Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 08:55 PM

Refresh.

Echoing Abuwood: 'We need more winter festivlas, great idea Sal what date??? '

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Abuwood
Date: 23 Jul 04 - 01:54 PM

We need more winter festivlas, great idea Sal what date???

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 23 Jul 04 - 05:54 AM

Emma B, Hi.

Sal's got my offer of help for before & during the Winter Festival.

I'll be there in the kitchen with you too, OK?

M

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Emma B
Date: 22 Jul 04 - 07:34 PM

Can't do a scratch band but am a whizz in a kitchen (trained by The Singing Chef himself)- count me in (dates permitting)

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Folkiedave
Date: 22 Jul 04 - 07:32 PM

Good for you.....there is little on in winter apart from Cheltenham. Try and catch me at Warwick (Sheffield City) or Sidmouth (Giants) for a few words.

Best regards,

folkiedave

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 22 Jul 04 - 04:04 PM

Bishop's Castle is in Shropshire, half way up the welsh border, turn left off the A49 at Craven Arms.

I'm off to Warwick this coming weekend, followed by a week at sidmouth then the following weekend at Dartmoor. I shall then put some energy into this winter bash.

Sal

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Fliss
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 02:19 PM

Hi Mrs Lemon

Nice to see you at Festival on Edge. Let me know when you decide a date and I will see if I can come along.

Perhaps see you at Forresters Arms Broseley some Tues evening.

cheers
Fliss

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 01:38 PM

Mr Happy+his spanking new supergroup 'Senior Moments'+ other Chester chums would be up for a merry midwinter bash!

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: el ted
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 10:57 AM

Pray tell, where is Bishop's Castle? Ps; this post should be in red. Getting good at this computer thingy aren't I?

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 19 Jul 04 - 10:46 AM

No date yet, but it looks as tho' it's gonna be after Christmas as we have too many things going on here before. The locals feel that January and February are quiet and we need something to cheer us all up. If I book the Public Hall for indoor camping, can I have some volunteers to man the kitchen from time to time for hot drinks etc? or do you think you can all be trusted to do your own thing in there like a hostel?

Sal

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 11:02 AM

I am watching the space. A date would be a very good idea. A sine qua non, one might almost say(though Latin is soon to be made illegal by New Improved Labour).

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 07 Jul 04 - 10:57 AM

Haven't got a date yet, but watch this space.

Sal

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 02 Jul 04 - 04:50 AM

try and get a few nutters from Chester as it is not far. They could do with a trip out somewhere...Care in the Community and all that.

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Jul 04 - 04:31 AM

Ok so date must be found. If you know of a good date now is the time to tell me.

sal

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 02 Jul 04 - 03:52 AM

Sal,

You've got my offer to help when you want it, Schantieman needn't worry, hope word soon spreads.

So spread the word everyone, if you want another great weekend!

More ideas anyone?

M

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Col K
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 07:29 PM

You must be mad.

So am I.

Count me in.

Just watch clashing dates.

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Folkiedave
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 07:00 PM

Not October half term - First Sheffield Festival.

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 06:40 PM

It's ok, I can do this, it's easy. No booked bands, just a few arrangements with two pubs, the public hall for camping and the local school and leisure centre for hard standing and showers. No probs. Now what about the Cat Scratch Band?

You worry too much!

Sal

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Schantieman
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 03:29 PM

Hmmm.   I think Sally's taking on too much. Any other volunteers?

S

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 03:07 PM

Phew, You guys really are wonderful! Well what can I say? Let's go for it. Schantieman will think I'm crazey because he helped me find my marbles the week before our June FW. Come on Schantie, we can do it again can't we? Alan you are so right about not booking any bands. No offence to those who would like to come but it complicates things so much! The PRS are SO nosey. and then demand I line their pockets! We'll have a ceilidh of course, on the Saturday night. Need something to keep us warm! So who's willing to form a Cat Scratch Band? OOOh I'm excited already. Am I mad? I sure am!

Sal
(EEEK)

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 12:43 PM

Well said Alan, any more takers??

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: alanww
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 10:47 AM

Refresh ... I am sure that more people will want to show their interest in Sally's brill idea ...!
"... or take again that homeward road!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: GUEST,shantyjohn
Date: 29 Jun 04 - 02:04 PM

Go for it Ms Lemon:-

. indoor camping
. food
. ale

John

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 Jun 04 - 01:32 PM

Oops, apart from the Sunday lunchtime reunion, I mean.....

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 Jun 04 - 01:31 PM

Also, since the demise of Dog Days, we haven't a similar event on the second weekend in March, any more....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 29 Jun 04 - 08:18 AM

Sounds good to me. How about something along the lines of "Dog Days" run by Admiral and Mrs Admiral? They were always fun and raised a lot of money for charity.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Snuffy
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 07:49 PM

Alan

(any others?). You mean like Travelling Song & Ale, Cookley 4-6 March, or Ruardean (mid Dec)

You'd better move quick, Sal. The best dates are going fast. But I'd bust a gut to get to BC.

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: alanww
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 07:31 PM

Yes, Sally, a brill idea - count me in! The key things for me would be:-
1 To avoid potential bankruptcy by booking no acts unless you think a ceili and/or a concert might be financially viable with locals paying too!
2 To be based at a pub or two (or preferably breweries given you have two to choose from!) where you can have at least two seperate sessions (for song and music) which do not interfering with each other.
3 To have some close-by indoor camping and hard-standing space for campers and caravans, for which you could charge a small fee, preferably with hot showers and preferably with understanding (or deaf!) neighbours if there is any late night revelry.
4 To have somewhere close-by which will do breakfasts and, if poss, late night food.
5 To avoid December (too many parties and mummers commitments) or a clash of dates with Banbury FF (Oct), Bedworth FF (Nov), Whittlesey Strawbear Fesival (Jan), Cheltenham FF (Feb) and Sidmouth Anchor Middle Bar Singers Reunion (Feb) (any others?).
6 To let it all happen, perhaps with some nominated people gently facilitating the SARs and music sessions.
In other words, more or less as you did it in June but with indoor rather than outdoor camping! More strength to your arm!
" ... for I am free to go abroad!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Emma B
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 05:01 PM

Excellent Sal - never been able to make the earlier one as "previous engagement" any chance of indoor camping nearby?

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 04:35 PM

Superb idea Sal!!!! Sometime when it's not too cold or wet.....

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: Spot
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 03:09 PM

Hi Sally... Excellent idea...!! Hi Greg...also excellent idea..!! But a better one is to book Brackenrigg duo...(ermmm, as well, hee-hee!) Not that I have anything to do with B'rigg of course......!!

    Hope you can work summat out...
            
             Regards to all...Spot

Subject: RE: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: greg stephens
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 02:59 PM

Well my idea(might be a bit radical) would be something along the lines of specifying a weekend, gathering in licensed premises and playing and singing. And to ensure everyone has a cracking time, hiring the Boat Band as guests.

Subject: Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle? '.
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 28 Jun 04 - 02:57 PM

So what d'ya think folks? I'm sure we can put something together. Ideas please.

Sal