Walton Seasong Festival 19-21 Nov

Subject: Walton Seasong Festival 19-21 Nov
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 11:36 AM

As it's only just over two weeks away, I thought I'd mention this weekend. There is an advert for it on this site - It's usually a fun event. "The Royal Marine" is a great pub selling some fine real ales with what I can only describe as a rather liberal attitude towards closing time - anyone who's been to the Walton Folk Festival will know what I mean.

For anyone who doesn't know it, Walton-on-the-Naze is a small seaside town in North Essex, between Clacton and Harwich, East of Colchester. It boasts the second longest pier in the UK, a lifeboat (currently Tyne Class) and a great little folk music scene. It's an easy hour's drive from the M25/A12 junction, and is also accessible by train. For any further information ring 01255 677006.

Subject: RE: Walton Seasong Festival 19-21 Nov
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 12:26 PM

Sounds cool Dave.If I have enough money I will come down.

Subject: RE: Walton Seasong Festival 19-21 Nov
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 12:36 PM

Forgot to mention it, but as Walton is a seaside town, you can often find accommodation, especially out of season - if you're looking for somewhere try ringing the organiser (01255 677006 - landlord of "The Royal Marine").

It's definitely a festival for joining in - you should get a chance to sing if you want to.

Anyone else out there interested ?

Subject: RE: Walton Seasong Festival 19-21 Nov
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 08 Nov 04 - 05:05 AM

Refresh

It's a pity that it clashes with Buntingford this year, but with the booked singers including: Portsmouth Shanty Men, Keith Kendrick & Lynne Heraud, Paul Sirman, Malcom Ward, Hunt the Wren, Owen Lewis etc,
there will be no shortage of singers.

Subject: RE: Walton Seasong Festival 19-21 Nov
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 15 Nov 04 - 09:42 AM

Well, it's now only 4 days away. If you like singing shanties and sesongs, aren't too far away from Essex, and are looking for something to do next weekend, then why not think about this event - it's always great fun. Beside the booked guest, we're hoping to have some dutch shanteymen from Cap Hoorn across the North Sea.