Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?

Subject: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Jul 04 - 07:59 PM

We heard there's sometimes a sesh at the Three Stags in Wardlow Mires in the Peak District on Sat nights.

Anyone know if the sesshes are still running & possibly contact name, phone etc?

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: MC Fat
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 04:42 AM

Best to phone the pub. The landlord is an eccentric old hippy and opens the pub according to whether he can be arsed to. It is however a gem of a pub when it is open.

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:14 AM

Hey MCF, maybe we should meet up there one Saturday and revive the days of the Rumbles? I can still manage mean versions of Sam & Dave's 'Hold On I'm Coming' and 'Soul Man'. ROTFL!

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: MC Fat
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:00 AM

Sounds a good idea but will need to find a window of opportunity

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:26 AM

Mr Happy, this thread is a duplicate you also started this one.

If you tried the event listing I tried to put together here at folkinfo you would find that under Derbyshire you will find this site from there you will find that there is a listing for a session of music and songs every Saturday at this pub and that the contact number, presumably for the pub, is [phone]

Jon

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 10:43 AM

With the caveat that the info on that site is only what I'm given: it's years since I've been out there myself. Take Jim's advice and phone first.

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 01:25 PM

Thanks to all,

I've checked with pub just now & its on this Sat nite so we're going.

Our party will comprise Belfast Jim: Guitar+ 5 sting banjo, Cindy: Guitar, Fiddle, recorders, + yours truly: guitar, melodeon,whistles,gob irons + all sing.

Camping £1.50 per reson per nite+ there'll be somewhere near doing breakfasts.

Anyone else interested in popping down?-be good chance to meet!

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 07:39 PM

Just returned from sesh at Shady Oak, Tiverton by Beeston near Chester.[Its another one with camping stopover facilities]but we didn't stay 2nite.

Big Col's coming down to 3 Stags tomorrow as well:12 sting guitar+BIG voice,skilled percushion+gon irons.

He's also editor of Folk Orbit, see here http://www25.brinkster.com/folkorbit/

See y'all termorrer!

Yee Hah!

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 05:25 PM

Sorry, I placed same message on another linked thread, but thought should place feedback of our exploits on here.


Just returned from superb w/end's folking about+ camping at only £1.50 per night at 3 Stags Heads Inn,Wardlow Mires, Derbyshire.

This event is on every Sat nite but seems pretty well pot luck who turns up.

We went down as group of 3 & another of our chums arrived as well plus another couple from Saddleworth, so the Sat afternoon outdoor sesh was brill, then the evening in the pub sesh with 4 very strong real ales including the most appropriately titled 'Lurcher'- a black rich & fruity beer at 8%!! + several local singers & musicians.

Camped in farmers field next door to pub- basic facilities toilet,washbasin, water tap- but all very clean.

After packing up on Sun morning, we were tempted back for more 'Lurchers' & songs in the pub in the afternoon.

A most pleasant experience & we'll certainly go again sometime soon.

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: GUEST,Mr Happy at fiend Dora;s
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 10:33 AM

Hello y'all!

Mr Happy's pc's broke so I'm using a pal's one.

The musical therapy caravan [actually tents] is landing at 3 Sags again this w/end for another fab sesh- all else invited with instruments+ voices etc,

We'll be there from Friday night til Sunday night, so if anyone fancys a mini folk fest- please come along!

Cheers,

Mr H

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 30 Sep 04 - 03:49 PM

Not sure if we can make it this w/end, due to big work commitments. We may see you there on Saturday - it will be a pleasure to meet you again, after your visit to Donisthorpe!

Unfortunately, our little bash no longer runs (due to circs beyond our control!). We are considering future possibilities...

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: GUEST,Mr Happy
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 07:06 PM

well we've been & gone & done it again!

Another tremendous folking w/end at 3 Stags.

1st camping venture of 2005. Weather forecast fibbed again*they said snow,frost etc- wrong again!


Arrived campsite 5ish last Fri evening.Put up my little tent in 10 mins, then helped others do theirs.

howlin' gale started-REALLY CCOLD!

Butto cut long story short, big top erected & battened down for night temporarily til morning so could see wot doing + hoped milder weather.

All frozen so nipped to transport cafe across road.

Thawed out-had scalding hot chips,pie, mushy peeas, + big mug swet strong tea- lovely!

Then onto Pub sesh- free rounds o' beeer from landlord Geoff + great sesh with Mick from Oldham, mystery guest guitar siner from Derby+ sprinkling enthusiastic locals.

Had 'hot toddy' from Mrs Geoff + 'Absolution'[6%] + 'Lurcher'[8%]

Good time had by all! Retired around 2am ish.

Similar Sat lunch+pm + evening with mystery guests from Warwick, duo+guitar+ mando-cello + m/catter Emma B + fiends. Sat all brill+ Sun in same vein.

This venue's a real winner & we'll be off there again in near future.

Camping's only 1.50/nite & all beers real ales.

Plenty 'Absolution' I was absolved of all sins & now consider myself to have been saved!!

Will announce when there's another gettogether, then maybe some more o' u catters can come for sessh!

Subject: RE: Three Stags, Wardlow Mires,Derbyshire?
From: Emma B
Date: 22 Feb 05 - 07:21 PM

Too cold for camping for me - and it WAS snowing on Saturday afternoon! (after drinking Black Lurcher - it's hard to tell) but, fantastic pub, great food and beer, a roaring fire and wonderful company.