Saddleworth Festival 2005

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 04:22 PM

There's a new thread Cindy - 10th Saddleworth. Sorry I can't do the blue line thingy - but it's live on Mudcat at the moment, with plenty of hits.

And the campsite should be fine, providing the weather stays like it is at the moment. It gets waterlogged very quicjkly, but then dries out just as quick. Come and join us! it's going to be a fantastic weekend.

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: r.padgett
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 04:06 PM

Camp site is great, can't book the weather anywhere in UK

Come and enjoy it dunt rain int' pubs

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Cindy
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 02:07 PM

Is anyone going to Saddleworth this coming weekend? I'm hoping to be there with a group of friends but we are wondering about the camp site. Do any locals know if it's ok or should we come in a boat?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 06:46 AM

Not much actually!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 04:16 AM

Hava a Jamieson if there is any left.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 04:15 AM

You could always ask Warwick to change its date????

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 03:47 AM

Yes, it is.

Anyway, if anyone asks, you now have the correct dates!!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: R. Padgett
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:41 PM

Tint fair Alio dozy lot!!

Good Moor and Coast can come and booked guests

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:23 PM

Hopefully we've still got all the original booked artists committed to the new dates - and Moor and Coast are OK, which is a big relief.

Why do people do this to me?!!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: R. Padgett
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:15 PM

Oh 'eck Parish Councils ~ heads should roll!!

A very big problem to overcome but 12 months to sort

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:14 PM

They wouldn't even consider it - but with my "being fair" hat on, if I were the bride, and knowing nothing about any folk festival, I'd be pretty devastated if they came to me and asked / told me I had to change my wedding venue!

I couldn't do that to anyone!

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Raggytash
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 01:41 PM

Go back to them Ali, it's got to be easier to move a wedding than a festival

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 01:05 PM

NEWS RE 2006!!!!

Just in case you're thinking of coming next year, we've unfortunately had to move dates!!!!

Our dear friends at the Civic Hall - our main venue - have decided to let the Hall out for a wedding! They don't see us as "annual" as we've only been there 8 years!!

We put next year's dates in the programme as July 21st to 23rd - unfortunately that clashes with Warwick, which means that we couldn't have Moor and Coast or most of our wonderful stewards (plus probably loads of festival-goesrs).

So just for 1 year we're having a radically different date, which we know will still clash with some festivals, but then they all do, don't they? We're now having Saddleworth 2006 on the weekend of July 28th to 30th.

Our committee would be really grateful if you could pass the word around for us!!!

Love, Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: ossonflags
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 01:49 AM

Cracking festival! will certainly be there next year.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jul 05 - 09:13 AM

"We did in fact have security staff 'partrolling' "

'part-rolling'??

maybe too much mountain dew?!!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 20 Jul 05 - 08:56 AM

A PINT glass! - at the price this stuff comes in at - have a heart Ali.... mind you, at this strength and after adding water, you might well need a pint glass

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 19 Jul 05 - 11:37 AM

Thanks for that Mr Happy. We did in fact have security staff partrolling - the problem was that it's a very large site, and they heard nothing! Actually, the sound does not carry well on the site, which is why the majority of campers heard nothing at all! Next year we've already decided to have 2 security men patrolling it. Our stewards were wonderful - they offered to help out through the night. What stars!!

Sorry about the weather - we spent a lot of our budget trying to get it right this year!!!

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Jul 05 - 10:51 AM

Echoing Nutty's accolade above-

Thanks to Alio and all the committee.

Everything was perfect -   INCLUDING THE WEATHER!

In fact sometimes TOO HOT!!

So was thankful Sat afternoon to enjoy fab sinaround on shaded lawn of the conservative club.

Also Moor & Coast tent both nights late on & signing Ducks on Fri.

Good to see the poultry enjoying themselves!


Another suggestion that may work with the people who were causing trouble, have security staff patrolling the campsite.

I experienced these teams at Middlewich & Cleckheaton & no theft, vandalism or unruly behaviour was in evidence at all.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 19 Jul 05 - 10:45 AM

Thanks for all the lovely messages - and for your idea Nick. I can't help but wonder why they're not missed from home as they were causing trouble from midnight till 4ish a.m!!

Anyway, it won't deter us from making plans for 2006 - and spending even more money on the campsite! The trouble is that as you spend more money, it's the campers who have to pick up the costs - very unfair.

Fi - glad you found us all really helpful - we do pride ourselves on that in Saddleworth.

looking into booking the Witches for next year - they're brill!! Lowden - I'm deciding which glass to take to the festival ready for you coming along with lots for me to drink!! Perhaps a pint glass?

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 19 Jul 05 - 09:18 AM

Ali

A suggestion that may work with the people who were causing trouble, if someone were to get photographs of them they may be able to work out that those photographs could then be handed to the Police and decide to bugger off and annoy someone else. I did this at Cleckheaton once with someone who looked to be casing the tents looking for something to pinch. When I took his photograph he asked why I had done so and I indicated that if anything went missing the photographs would be given to the Police as a starter, he dissappeared VERY quickly after that ........ can't think why!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: R. Padgett
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 06:03 PM

On way to recovery the drips should be removed tomorrow (joking of course)

Well what a weekend and the weather held out marvellous

Scowie in good form and Theresa Tooley!

Excellent singing in the Wagon and playing, very well attended

My workshop on collecting building a repertoire got to page 2 of 6 nicely participative (nice word)

How is Eileen can you keep us posted! (steward of Eileen and Maurice fame) not very well after an operation I think

Got to Manchester ballads just, I was running session in Wagon and they wouldn't let me leave I gave it to Jude Knight!! Many thanks to Stephen and Maggie from Denby Dale lovely input also Mick McGarry and Trim Rig and Doxy very strong singer/melodeon player

Interesting workshop on Sydney Carter from Sylvia Needham

Colcannon were never off stage even at the Cross Keys, brilliant they went down a storm final concert

Pat Ryan and Ken Howard hadnt spoken to Pat for over 20 years altho seen from a distance and i dont get to Fylde very often caught up with them at the Museum and guess what Colcannon impromptu with em Pat more than ready for retiring from day job held her back from singing

Barrie and Ingrid go from strength to strength, so does the beer so sorry if I missed you you were probably buying me beer all weekend!

Marie Little sang as if her life depended upon it what an energetic performer, full of life and her very funny women's song she slays 'em

So Saddleworth next year put in yer diary!! Weather booked again

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: fi_in_nz
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 02:13 PM

Thanks for a great festival and thanks especially to Ali for literally holding the baby to help my hubby out when I was in a workshop!! There are no limits to the helpfulness of the Saddleworth crew.
Cheers
F

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 12:19 PM

I'd like to thank the people who came to see the Harry Boardman/Manchester Ballads workshop that Chris and myself did on Saturday in the Commercial. It looked like a full room from where we were sat and stayed like that to the end. Hope you all enjoyed listening to some previously unheard songs.
Thanks for a great festival Ali - see you next year.
Cheers
Mark

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 12:05 PM

I'll try and get up next year - and I'll bring you a drop of the REAL stuff

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 11:36 AM

Cheek - Lowden!!! (Although being of Scottish background, my ancestors would agree of course!!)

We did have a couple of problems with local youths on the campsite, although 90% of campers heard and saw nothing. Our stewards were fantastic, and did their best to ensure that the following nights went smoother. We know that other festivals have encountered the same problems, so if you know of anyone who has found anything that works, please tell us! We're definitely open to ideas and suggestions!

Apart from that, the weekend was just so brill; it was by far our biggest to date, and I've met so many lovely people! The artists were superb, especially Colcannon who tried to get to just about every event over the weekend, even the Survivors Session!!

Anyway, I'm resting now (and planning for 2006!!) Must be mad!

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 10:35 AM

PS

"What's up with Jamieson's? I was given a bottle last night to keep me going through the festival!"

Nowt's up wi Jamieson's - I drink it myself occasionally - but surely Alio you have tried some REAL whiskeys, right?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 10:30 AM

Good to see positive reports from Saddleworth - I'd had one report from someone who'd tried it but said he found it rather chaotic/noisy (thanks to some unruly kids) so he de-camped to the Sheffield Rivelin festival instead.

You can please some of the people etc etc..

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: nutty
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 09:57 AM

Still recovering but what a wonderful weekend .... Thanks to Alio and all the committee. Everything was perfect -   INCLUDING THE WEATHER.

Thank-you everyone who came to the FOLK ON THE INTERNET workshops. I hope that you have now found everything you have been searching for.

I have such fun running them. Folk people are lovely.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,muppitz at work
Date: 18 Jul 05 - 09:55 AM

Well, the weather behaved, I got to see everyone I wanted to and got to sing a bit too!
Good weekend, good festival!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 17 Jul 05 - 05:52 AM

Couldn't keep away, so went over last night, Heyfeva were very good, confident on stage, interacting with the audience, hope they go a long way, so too were the Hometowner and Pete Abbott was o good I bought TWO CD's. Might just have to pop over this afternoon !

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Mr Happy
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 07:27 PM

be there soon's we can- eta 6pm ish friday- yippee!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 08:52 AM

Heyfeva are brilliant! The first time I booked them - their "demo" was playing the accordion over the phone to me! Seeing young people like them makes me feel more confident in general about the future.

No rain this weekend - I have it on good authority!

What's up with Jamieson's? I was given a bottle last night to keep me going through the festival!

Off to the campsite now - some have already arrived. If you are in Saddleworth this evening, we'll be putting the signs up and then heading for the Waggon, where Theresa (Tooley) is determined to get a singaround / session going.

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: s&r
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 06:48 AM

If you havent seen Heyfeva, catch them at the Festival and feel confident about the future of our music.

Stu

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 14 Jul 05 - 06:39 AM

Jamieson's - hmmm - I thought folkies had more discerning tastes.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: 8_Pints
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 11:17 PM

Hi Ali,

Will see you on Friday: we're coming as Shellbacks and look forward to singing in the rain again (NOT)!

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 05:47 PM

Thanks for that Ray. Yes, Saddleworth is a beautiful place - and still in Yorkshire!!!

Just had the last committee meeting, and the phones ringing constantly!

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: R. Padgett
Date: 13 Jul 05 - 05:16 PM

Nice little place is Saddleworth, geared up for tourism normally being high in the Pennines not far from Holmfirth/Huddersfield and Oldham

Approachable over the bleak/notorious Saddleworth moor, M62 or I believe A62 from Huddersfield.

Lovely village with pubs and clubs and food

but this weekend also music and dancing in the streets and various venues

Worth a look?
Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 12 Jul 05 - 05:49 PM

12 String Growler - the hug's yours next Xmas!!

Roger, sorry, the programme should have been available on line, but we had a blip!! I'll be in the Festival Office from lunchtime on Friday, along with several hundred programmes, so come along and see me there! And thanks for the mention of the programme - Colcannon were brill to interview! They made it so easy - and hilarious! Their Meet at the festival should be well worth going to.

Mrs Duck - thank you so much for the weather update - I may sleep easier the next 3 nights!!

Nick, I shall STILL miss you both terribly!!!

Ali x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 Jul 05 - 03:02 PM

The weather is booked not too hot but dry, maybe a quick shower on Friday but none on Saturday. Right now thats that sorted.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: nutty
Date: 12 Jul 05 - 01:37 PM

I shall be there sometime on Friday afternoon,(armed with every posible type of anti- mossy treatment). Hoping that the weather will prove kind but it is St Swithins Day.

Fi-in-nz, although, obviously, I introduce people to Mudcat during the workshop, it is only a very small part of what is now available on the internet.

The reason why I split the workshops
- dealing primarily with SONGS in one and TUNES in the other -
is that it had become impossible to deal with both aspects of folk on the internet in one hour.

If you want more info, I'm not difficult to find, someone will point you in my direction.

Hazel

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 12 Jul 05 - 09:15 AM

Roger

It's a cracking festival, we've been to everyone so far and always had a brilliant time, however we got festival burn out and are taking a year (at least) out, with the exception of the Whitby and thats onyl because we have a caravan there. I'm sure Ali will manage without me and Christine to talk to, it'll give her more time for supping Jamieson's !

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Roger Ramsbottom
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 05:19 PM

This will be my first Saddleworth. The web-site doesn't give any information on who's on where and when. Hopefully there will be a programme available with maps. Will there? Where do I get one from?

Rammy

Ps Just been listening to Ali's excellent folk programme on Radio GMR. Now, I'm as excited as an excited thing with something very exciting to look forward to.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: 12string growler
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 03:02 PM

Ali, I never realised you wuz a 'catter. You owe me a hug at the STUBB's xmas ceilidh.
Sorry I can't do the festival, somebody has to make the lectrickity for your PA system.

Chris

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Alio
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 02:18 PM

The campsite will be open from Thursday till Monday lunchtime, in Geoff's capable hands.

Nick, what will I do without you and Chris to chat with?!!!

Ali

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 02:15 PM

I'll only go easy on Moor and Coast if my boyfriend comes along. Haven't had a cuddle for ages!

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: R. Padgett
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 02:14 PM

Campsite probably open Thursday but don't quote me!!

Tina you Muppitz two timing the lads again eh, see you Saturday then if you get there with yer head!!

You behind the bar too?

Looks like all the non starters are Catters, never mind Catters introduce yourselves, ok

Ray

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: Mr Happy
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 11:34 AM

Mr Happy's entourage of fiends will be there Friday late afternoon.

When is campsite open from?

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: muppitz
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 11:23 AM

Go easy on the Moor & Coast Fella's won't you all?
They were hoping I would be available for Friday night but I'm at a birthday party so I can't get til Saturday morning!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 09:46 AM

Sorry old bean be delighted to but cannot fulfil your wishes as I won't be there.

Subject: RE: Saddleworth Festival
From: MC Fat
Date: 11 Jul 05 - 09:26 AM

Raggy you'll need to cheese and wine Sue on her own this year !!! Eat some smelly stuff for me will you old bean.