Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06

Subject: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Dec 05 - 04:14 PM

Mudgathers are the 'In Thing'!!!

We've been offered a Gather at Crediton Festival, held 31st March - 2nd April 06 at Cheriton Fitzpaine in Devon.

How about it? Who's going?

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Cllr
Date: 19 Dec 05 - 08:19 AM

sounds good i'll be there student life allowing Cllr

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Mr Red
Date: 19 Dec 05 - 08:22 AM

get my vote as long - as I am enfranchised at the time.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Snuffy
Date: 19 Dec 05 - 08:51 AM

I will be there, cunningly disguised as a Shakespeare Mummer (as will a certain hirsute, concertina-playing fellow).

So, as long as our performances don't clash with the gather ...

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Cats
Date: 19 Dec 05 - 02:09 PM

Sounds good to us

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Dec 05 - 06:05 PM

Well, that's 5 of us then, enough for a decent round (of beer at least)!!! Just gotta get a suitable time then - I suggested Saturday tea-time to Pete the other day as it's usually a fairly 'slack' time at most festivals - but I haven't any idea of the program yet.

For any Catters who haven't yet experienced the delights of the Crediton Festival, it's free and centred around the Ring of Bells at Cheriton Fitzpaine which has Real Ale (hoorah) & good reasonably priced food. There's provision for caravans & campers & indoor & outdoor camping & lots going on including:

Local & National Folk Performers & Concerts
Singarounds & Music Sessions
Morris Dancing & Mumming & Hoodening
Saturday Night Supper Bash
Medieval Combat Show
& now a MudGather!!!

Unfortunately no web-site, but I have a contact email addy if you'd like to PM me (I'm still wary of putting people's details on the net, ain't I the silly one...)

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Splott Man
Date: 20 Dec 05 - 07:51 AM

Me & Guest:Pat Spoons
Dr Price

That's 3 from Llantrisant

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Snuffy
Date: 20 Dec 05 - 09:29 AM

And 4 if you count Mari Llwyd?

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Dec 05 - 10:25 AM

Folks, maybe y'alls could help me with something. I've been working on WWII stories written by a late, dear friend. Part of his childhood during the war was spent in Devon, in the area of Chawleigh. If it would be possible to enquire about a "Bells Farm" owned by the Webber family in the mid-1940's, it would be a HUGE thing to be able to show a picture to his surviving family on this side of the pond. He went to school in nearby Chulmleigh.

His military service was near Exeter, in the late 40's, and he was based at Topsham Barracks for basic training.

A rough draft of his stories is here at Mudcat, in the thread, "Proofreading Help Needed ASAP." The links I have found so far are also in that thread.

Thanks for any help,

~Susan

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 20 Dec 05 - 12:38 PM

Count me in - we've got space reserved for the campervan. Seems a long way off, but with the Solstice tomorrow the sun will soon start rising in the sky and we'll be on our way to Spring.

Crediton Folk Festival 2006

Midwinter Blessings to all.

Polly.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Dec 05 - 04:54 PM

Thanks Polly, good to see the web-site up & running!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 21 Dec 05 - 07:19 AM

I'll be there, never been before, but heard good very reports. Plenty on the website to look forward to.


Rosie

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: alanww
Date: 21 Dec 05 - 12:22 PM

Mmmmmm! Sounds interesting! Well, I suppose I might as well turn up - probably as Beelzebub: "Don't you think I'm a jolly old man! OH YES I AM!!"
Wassail!
"My uncle Billy had a ten-foot ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST,Dr Price
Date: 21 Dec 05 - 07:43 PM

Olly and I will be there - I'm running a workshop on the Mari Lwyd.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 12:33 PM

I'll be there too - so long as I'm not snowed in like I was for Bedworth. And I'll probably be doing 'Herbaceous Border' so will be on the look out for dancers and musicians!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Cats
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 12:43 PM

Dr Price ~ I'll bring the amazing photo of the Mari being led by the Green Man that we took in Newport a few years ago. What an amazing scenario that is!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 02:36 PM

Sue ~ I'll bring me coat!! Happy New Year to all, see you soon.

Rosie

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 02:51 PM

Looks good and sounds GREAT to me. Any idea when The Hertfordshire Day of Song is Dudes? Should be soon.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Phot
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 02:51 PM

I haven't been to Crediton festival for years, shame really as it a really good little do. I just hope that all you lucky people who do get there have a really good time have a drink and a song for me.

Wassail! Chris

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 04:19 PM

Hoping to be there, too...

Kitty (who will be a Crediton virgin)

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 05:26 PM

Well, this is shaping up nicely, glad to hear you're coming Kitty! I'm really looking forward to it! Hopefully we'll have some chocolate there too.....

If I thought that I could keep up with a dance I'd give it a try Sue - but maybe I should just watch the experts!

Doctor Death: Haven't heard when the day of song is, isn't it in the Unicorn? And are you coming to join us in Crediton?

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 08 Jan 06 - 12:26 PM

Dr Death - do you mean the singing do that's been arranged by Les Sullivan and Frogette at the Jolly Brewers in Bishops Stortford, on Saturday 25 February, from 2pm till closing time?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Jan 06 - 02:55 PM

Well hi-jacked Kitty & that definitely needs a mention, am hoping to get along myself. But I'm wondering if he means the one run in Hitchin by Barry Goodman et al....

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST,Stuart
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 06:35 AM

Hil's: Nor and I are thinking of coming to join in the fun, references above to "booking" caravan space, do we have to do this or just turn up. First outing for us in Crisipin's old van.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST,jojofolkagogo
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 11:22 AM

Well, this looks like it could be an interesting weekend !!!

I shall TRY and make it, if funds allow . . .

Alan WW : Are you Alan who lives down that way? if so, i think I know you !
Met at Sidmouth and Chippenham and Whitby etc etc .,

Deep voice, Loud Voice, Shanty singer, White beard !!! ??? if this is you, Hiya !!!!

Hope to SeeYall there at Ring o' Bells.
Jo-Jo

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 01:27 PM

Hi Stuart, nice to see you on the Cat!! Yes, it would be a good idea if you book a space for the Van with Pete & John!! Hope to see you there....

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 04:55 PM

What experts are they Hils? We certainly don't claim to be, so you and anyone else is welcome to come and join us. (Us being 'Herbaceous Border', currently on the look out for musicians to play for a bit of border morris at Crediton.)

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 06:13 PM

Hi Guru. yes I hope to be there, see you there? And no Herga Kitty this is one run by Barry Goodman on at The Sun Runner or some such place in Hitchin. About the same time as Crediton.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 06:37 PM

Dr D: am sure it's usually noted in the Unicorn - if not, have a word with Theo, I'm sure he'll know!! See you at Crediton then.....

Sue: In the absence of experts, I'll keep a close eye on you & Selchie :-)

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: alanww
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 10:53 AM

Hello jojofolkagogo!
Mmmmm! Yes, I guess that the man with a voice and a beard does describe me pretty well and so a special hello to you! But perhaps there are more than a few other men who could be described that way and who went to Chippenham, Sidmouth & Whitby etc...
Anyway, are you the lovely lady with the smile and sparkling eyes?
And, yes, I will certainly see you at the Ring o' Bells!
"... the bells they rang out o'er the valley below!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 11:20 AM

I'll be there & WILL help this time Sue.

Rosie

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 04:37 PM

I guess if I am free in March I might wander down that way to stay with my sister(s)in Exeter, where I used to be a Police Cadet in the 60's. Remember Sue Monk, Jenny Clarke etc.....LOL. Be nice to visit places from the past. Brother in law went to Grammar school in Crediton...(Me at Totnes) Such memories....now member of Gainsborough Folk Club....as featured on MUDCAT!.......
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: running.hare
Date: 10 Jan 06 - 08:12 PM

MMMM this does sound good (I'm liking the free)
& as I'll be back in Dorset then not to far to travel, So if my health will allow I may see some of you there...

*Lizabee*

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Jan 06 - 07:48 AM

Have just spoken to Pete & offered my assistance with Raffles over the Festival weekend. Any money raised will go towards a particular Cancer Charity, details will be on the Festival website soon. Would be grateful for any help with selling tickets etc, please PM.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Col K
Date: 13 Jan 06 - 05:46 PM

Anyone who is willing to do a little stewarding at Crediton please contact me, although the festival is free there are a few jobs for volunteers and I have been volunteeered to sort it out.
Many thanks in advance,
Colin

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 05:07 PM

Looks like the Mudgather will be between 3pm & 4.30pm in the Half Moon on the Saturday. Not sure what else is going on around that time, no programme showing on the web-site yet so I don't know what'll clash....

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 07:05 AM

Not long now!!!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 04:59 PM

Hi Hilary,
Me and Kevin (and the girls) will be there, have booked a camper space,(health permitting, have a bit of a problem at the moment and am waiting to get it sorted - as usual waiting more painful than the problem!!!!!!)
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Mar 06 - 05:02 AM

Hope you are able to come along Lucy, have missed see/hearing you. If not, we'll see you at Miskin I hope. Be well!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 09:03 AM

So, here's the list of those that've said they might make it to the Gather:

my guru always said
cllr?
Mr Red?
Snuffy
Cats
Jon Heslop
Splott Man
Guest, Pat Spoons
Dr Price
Polly Squeezebox
Selchie - (RS)
alanww
Sue the Borderer
Herga Kitty
Noreen
Guest, Stuart
jojofolkagogo
Doctor Death
Georgiansilver?
Lizabee?
Col K?
Hawker?

Looks like we should have a nice Gather! Don't forget, it's from 3-4.30 at the Half Moon on Saturday 1st April. See you there!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 12:18 PM

Not forgotten, Oh Guru, but I'm still trying to sort out when we're dancing (as Herbaceous Border). In order to avoid the 'proper morris' times, I was looking at 4.0, but could probably make it 4.30 (or even 4.45 so people can get from the Half Moon to the Ring of Bells) if catters are keen not to miss any of the Mudgather. Trouble is it then clashes with other things!

I'm still on the look out for musicians. (Anyone who'd like to go on Herbaceous' mailing list, please PM me.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST,Hawker
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 01:18 PM

Not Much of a musician Sue, but Me and KB may well be anble to help out!
Cheers Lucy
PS We will be there from late Friday.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Cats
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 02:21 PM

We hope to get over but at the moment there are no promises. I have not been well and am being checked by the doctor every 2 or 3 days. I am likely to get a decision as to what they are going to do on Wednesday [I hope]so we can't make any plans until then.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 02:53 PM

Brenda and I will be there, assuming our little car keeps going for that distance!!

See you all there.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST,Rattler
Date: 24 Mar 06 - 08:50 PM

Musicians for the informal border morris would indeed be welcome; we COULD all hum "speed the plough" but a melodeon would be more melodious

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Snuffy
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 08:35 AM

That's a matter of opinion, Rattler. :-)

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 03:57 AM

Cats: Sorry to hear you've not been well, sending positive thoughts and have lit a candle for you!

Dave4Guild: Brill, looking forward to see/hearing you two again, safe journey!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Splott Man
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 05:31 AM

Dave, it's your turn to do In Spite of Ourselves, we did it at Lewes club last week.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 02:40 PM

Right on, Ned!

Hil, don't buy Raffle tickets - I'll bring a few books!!

Just a few days now - can hardly wait.

Dave'n'Brenda

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 06 - 04:53 PM

Dave, I've still got all the books you gave me last time!!!! They're out of the box & ready to go.......

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 03:43 AM

See some of you later!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 03:45 AM

Setting off soon, see you all there! Safe journeys!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 04:35 AM

Ditto that, MGAS, at least the bed won't collapse while I'm away - There are at least half a ton of raffle tickets propping it up!!

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 01:55 PM

Hope you all have good weather and a great time.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: breezy
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 12:12 PM

wishing cats better and hope you're all having a good time.

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 08:12 AM

The weather was a little breezy here in South Wales hope it was better in Crediton.Have safe journey home and i will hear all about the festival from Dr.Price,Olly,Pattie Spoons and Splott Man.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Cats
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 02:46 PM

Sorry we didn't make it. I just didn't feel up to it. Sorry. Should have a diagnosis this wek...hopefully. Cats

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Splott Man
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 03:53 AM

We had a great time. Thanks everyone for making it such a a fun weekend.
Thanks to Pete & John for all thair hard work and inspiration, and congrats on a great event
Highlights for us were the Celtic concert in the Methodist Chapel (Oh the irony of singing Weslh folk songs in a Chapel!) to a largely local audience, Ian Ferguson was particularly touching with his pieces of family history.
And Bonzo & Doris!!!!!
How can 2 people create such a mess in so short a time. But we were in tears of laughter. A roll of cellotape will never look the same.
And nice to see such a broad range of sessions.
Sorry we missed the Mudgather, MGAS.

It's The Wedding next. Then Miskin.

Hwyl Fawr

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:28 PM

What a Brill weekend!!

Well done to Pete & John & all who helped out. Met all the usual suspects at the MudGather which seemed all too short - but there was plenty going on all around the village.

Thanks to all who came & contributed to the raffle, either by donating prizes or buying tickets or both. We raised £25 which was rounded up to £30 and given to Pete Lister towards the Festival funds.

Attendees at MudGather as follows:
Snuffy
Selchie (RS)
JudeL
Soupdragon
Noreen
Merek 'n Dary
Herga Kitty (& Derek)
MalcBedworth
Dave (visitor)
Sue the Borderer
alanww
my guru always said
Richard Atkins
Heather (visitor)
Kay (visitor)
Polly Squeezebox
Rattler
Dave4Guild
Shorty Brenda

Also at festival but unable to attend:
Splott Man
Guest Pat Spoons
Col K
Buddug
CoolhandTom
Hawker

Apologies to anyone I've missed, the weekend was a bit of a whirl!! Roll on the Summer......

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Splott Man
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 04:38 AM

Did anyone get any decent photos of me and Pat? I saw a few falshes while we were on.
Any contributions gratefully received with full credit(on?) but no payment if used.

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Apr 06 - 04:57 PM

It was great to meet up with you all again, we only got there for Sunday lunchtime in the end, but I feel a lot better for just having been there for such a short time and met up with you all again after the long cold winter! I have developed a lump in my thyroid gland, it is only 2.7 x 2.7 x 3 cm but it is affecting my voice, this has led to a small crisis in confidence, as I sometimes cant get all the notes I am used to getting. I am waiting to have the darned thing removed, but if I decline the offer of singing next, it isn't cos I am not enjoying myself! and I can dance now my knees are done, as Sue the borderer can confirm.
See you all at Miskin,
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Mudgather Crediton, Devon UK end Mar 06
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 08:29 AM

I definitely can Lucy!

Hope the thyroid gets sorted soon.

Sue