Portsmouth Festival of the Sea

Subject: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: MBSLynne
Date: 20 May 05 - 05:21 AM

This is happening in early July and we are going, but though there are several stages and various musical entertainment, it's not a folk festival as such, so no singarounds or sessions as far as I know. Anyone else going so we can find a nice pub and start one? I@ve e-mailed the organisers and suggested it

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Allen
Date: 20 May 05 - 05:24 AM

Oh, when I was there four years ago, they had plenty of shanty singers, none of whom seemed terribly bothered if people joined in.
Still, a terrific festival.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Snuffy
Date: 20 May 05 - 09:17 AM

Shellback Chorus will be there. Several Catters are also Shells, but I'm not sure exactly who is in our lineup (apart from me!) - you should never be far from a singaround if you stick with the boys (and girls) in blue.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Dave Earl
Date: 20 May 05 - 11:18 AM

Vaughan,

Where are you starting from?

We are a train ride away (Brighton) and could get down for part of the goings-on perhaps.

Might be nice to see some of the people that I know.

Dave

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Emma B
Date: 20 May 05 - 11:45 AM

I'm hoping to be going - one of my favourite bands is playing.
A pub session would be great - keep us posted Lynne

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 May 05 - 11:49 AM

I expect to be there. Anyone need a bed?
SINS

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Charley Noble
Date: 20 May 05 - 12:55 PM

I assume we're not talking about Portsmouth, Maine.

Sinsull, are you really providing beds for those attending Portsmouth, UK, Sea Festival?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: alanww
Date: 20 May 05 - 01:17 PM

I shall be there with Snuffy and others of the Shellback Chorus.
We should know where we will be meeting on the Friday night by a week or so beforehand, so I will post it...
As Snuffy says, keep close to the Shellbacks and there will be a singaround!
"I thought I heard the old man say ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: 8_Pints
Date: 20 May 05 - 01:25 PM

Barbara, Andy, Sue vG and self will be there as Shellbacks.

Look forward to seeing you all rsn!

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Tyke
Date: 20 May 05 - 01:31 PM

All being well I shall be sailing down from Maryport to Portsmouth on the Grand Turk as a crewmember. As such I have reserved a Hammock for my Guitar. I think that is a very good chance that singing will commence when the Crew of the Grand Turk get Shore Leave. The venue will be at some suitable hostelry as ordered too by Captain McDougle. Details and the whereabouts of the above mentioned venues could possibly be available from the Crew on the Grand Turk.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: John Routledge
Date: 20 May 05 - 01:48 PM

This is beginning to look a little too organised.:0)

Have a great Festival all.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Blowzabella
Date: 20 May 05 - 01:59 PM

I'll be there on the Friday and the Saturday. And it's my birthday on the Saturday!!!

I don't have details of when all bands / groups etc are performing but I can tell you that New Scorpion Band are on Friday & Saturday, plus there is a brilliant Italian group called La Moresca Antica, who are on Saturday & Sunday - more details than that I don't have at the moment, but will probably receive at some point, in due course...

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,julia
Date: 20 May 05 - 03:23 PM

Castlebay from Maine will be there! Still awaiting schedule.There are always some good sessions and sing-arounds
See you there!
Julia & Fred

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Phot
Date: 20 May 05 - 03:32 PM

Hi all! Just back from Murmansk, and Gadinia (Poland), I'll be there, but I'll be working(Its where I'm based), Just look for the RN phot with the black rucsack, and the camaras!

Wassail! Chris (Now a Bluenose Club member!)

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Dave Earl
Date: 20 May 05 - 05:54 PM

I have just spoken to my other half and been reminded that we are at a singing weekend in darkest sussex so won't be in Portsmouth.

Have fun those of you who do go.

Dave

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GRex
Date: 21 May 05 - 03:11 AM

I shall be there for the four days of the IFOS at Portsmouth,singing with the Priory Hard Shanty. Can't wait.
I'm looking forward to meeting some Catters. Can only identify a few of you from your Mudcat names.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Pompey Blue
Date: 21 May 05 - 03:25 AM

IFoS is a huge event based in the Naval Dockyard. You're unlikely to find anywhere in the Dockyard that would welcome a session. There are a number of small pubs within walking distance of the Dockyard gates but most cater mainly for tourists and are likely to be packed all weekend.

Your best bet for a session might be to take a 5 minute ferry trip across Portsmouth Harbour to Gosport and walk up Mumby Road for five minutes to The Clarence Tavern. Fine selection of real ales and the landlord Patrick welcomes session singers and musicians. The Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival always hold their farewell session there.

For good measure there's also a free music Festival on Walpole Park in the centre of Gosport all weekend. Not much traditional music unfortunately, mainly people like The Searchers, The Drifters and Chas 'n' Dave, but you get a good view of the IFoS festivities from the Gosport side of the harbour.

Hope this is helpful.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 May 05 - 04:28 AM

That sounds good! Thank you. From the sound of things we'll be able to get our music one way or another.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Eye Lander
Date: 21 May 05 - 04:42 AM

Just across the water from me Lynne, any details or a blue clicky
Jillie

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Abuwood
Date: 21 May 05 - 05:50 AM

Clarence Tavern sounds good Pompey, do the ferries still run when the pub closes?
We're headed for the Festival too.
Ali & Steve

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Graham from Gosport
Date: 21 May 05 - 05:53 AM

Main ferry finishes at midnight but a small ferry runs till 4am.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,nonered
Date: 21 May 05 - 05:56 AM

Will be a very good event Pompey,will c u there !!

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 21 May 05 - 06:35 AM

Looks like my other 'alf has already noticed this event. A couple of short sea trips and a good time had by all. See you there praps.

Andy

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Noreen
Date: 23 May 05 - 09:22 AM

Intenational Festival of the Sea

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Schantieman
Date: 23 May 05 - 11:40 AM

BUGGER BUGGER BUGGER BUGGER BUGGER

('scuse my french)

I can't go.    Neither can I go to the International Fleet Review at the start of the week. My boss won't let me miss my non-existent lessons to take the Cadets. Long way to go for a weekend, anyway.

:-((((


As far as a sing-song goes, there are lots of ships in the dockyard open to visitors if you don't mind the queues, including some sailing ships. Why not get on board one and ask them? The Mate (if it's a civvy ship or First Lieutenant (in a Naval vessel) is the man to find.

Steve

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: alanww
Date: 23 May 05 - 12:55 PM

Clarence Tavern Gosport

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 May 05 - 01:09 PM

DOH! No comment.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 May 05 - 07:20 PM

;~))

CN

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Phot
Date: 23 May 05 - 07:57 PM

I'll be manning the Navy Phots bit. But in the meanwhile, looking for shantys. Pipe up all, coz I'll be looking for ye!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Stuart
Date: 24 May 05 - 10:35 AM

Noreen and I will be there and looking forward to seeing our friends but since we have been kicked out of the "Shellbacks" for having the temerity to set up a home together we'd best avoid the "righteous ones" in the blue shirts.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Skipper Jack
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 04:53 AM

We're looking forward to IFOS. Baggyrinkle (Swansea Shantymen) will be performing around the site including The Shanty Stage, Don's Bar, and the Run Ashore Stage.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Snuffy
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 08:51 AM

I'll look forward to seeing the Baggies at Portsmouth this weekend, as Shellback duty at Trowbridge means I won't be able to do Swansea this year.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Mick Tems
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 08:25 PM

God, I do miss IFoS - especially the smell of the tar... All of you who attended, just tell 'em that Calennig will be back!

One-stick Mick

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 30 Jun 05 - 01:34 PM

The good ship Skipjack K8 was in attendance in '98, but I can't make it this year due to a family wedding. Hopefully the love of my life will be there, as she is in conference locally, and will tell me about it one day.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: dark drinking lady
Date: 01 Jul 05 - 12:43 PM

hi i,m new to all of this am visting sea fest tmr it sonds really good i,d like to get know any local folkeys in and arond the west london area . cheers

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Phot
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 02:18 PM

Hurrah!, A day off! What a wonderful sight, all those tall ships. Some great performers on the shanty stage, shame I could'nt stay longer, but work keeps getting in the way! Nelsons Blood were very good, missed the Shellbacks, but met up with Snuffy, and Mari later. Sorry I missed you Noreen, but as you saw, we were rushed off our feet! A big thankyou to The Chanty Cabin for coffee, and I will e-mail you for The copy of Shanties of The Severn Seas. With Pene Azul's permission, I'll post some images from the rigging of Grand Turk.

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: MBSLynne
Date: 03 Jul 05 - 04:55 PM

The tall ships were beautiful of course. Best thing was seeing Brian Ingham singing with the Portsmouth Shanty Men!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Blowzabella
Date: 04 Jul 05 - 04:02 PM

I agree Lynne - I was chuffed to bits to see Brian, because he hadn't been able to travel to Lancaster with them at Easter. (I was also able to explain to his daughters where he had been going every Easter for the last ten years or thereabouts!) It was cracking to meet you and e.p.n. (sniff, not even a mention... - how on earth did you spot me though?)

Blowz

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: MBSLynne
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 02:53 AM

Aaaaagh! Sorry Blowzabella! Yes, it was great to meet Blowzabella, to whom I have chatted several times in Mudchat!

As far as how I spotted you goes....it was the New Scorpion band, you were selling their CDs, it seemed likely to be you. Besides, one develops an extra sense for spotting 'Catters after a while!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Skipper Jack
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 03:41 AM

Yes, it was great to see Brian at Portsmouth. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to see the Portsmouth Shantymen in action. I was too busy tearing around in my little "buggy" from venue to venue. On occasions, I had to enlist several members of the public to push me over the damned humps!!
Anyway, I and my group, Baggyrinkle thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and meeting friends and fellow performers. We enjoyed singing even though we had to battle at times with the war going on out at sea!!

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Snuffy
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 09:34 AM

An amazing weekend, and we managed to meet a few Catters: Madam Gashee, Skipper Jack and Crane Driver all from Baggyrinkle, MBS Lynne, and a very dashing-looking Phot in his tropical(?) white uniform.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: GUEST,Mrs Duck
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 10:11 AM

Moan, moan, moan! Why didn't I put my name down for this one. It looked wonderful on the telly and to see Phot in his uniform..... Glad everyone had a great time and look forward to seeing the photoes.

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 05 Jul 05 - 11:28 AM

It was a great weekend, so much to see & do. Miles & miles to walk, recovering now though. As Snuffy said ~ a dashing-looking Phot ~ plus lots of other "uniforms" there, especially the period costumes ~ very pleasing on the eye.   Enjoyed it all.

Rosie

Subject: RE: Portsmouth Festival of the Sea
From: SussexCarole
Date: 09 Jul 05 - 06:39 PM

Was great to meet up with Larkin again! Last seen at Edinburgh IFOS deep sea diving on stilts. A bit more down to earth at Pompey this year on his motorised cockleshell
Carole & Andrew