Holmfirth Festival of Folk

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: dozy rozy
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 11:18 AM

I hope we can have a rousing rendition of the dambusters theme.Johnny Spitfire enjoyed it last time some one obliged.And he kindly shot the enemy.And bombed them.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Sutty
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 10:56 AM

Victoria Inn on Woodhead Road., nothing but a stone`s throw from the centre is confirmed as available for Singarounds and spillover. Any ideas post them on here. Nice, quiet pub doing food and a welcome to Folkies.
Entirely back previous comments, the group are filling a vacuum left by no festival this year.
Johnnie Lee is walking a foot higher with all this attention. Flypasts are definitely more numerous of late!
The Nook Taproom is a more hazardous place for a pint due to the excess flying aircraft.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Holmfirther
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 10:05 AM

I hope they return...However..There are certain personalities that need the charisma bypass reversing.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Alio
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 06:23 AM

I'm quite sure we all agree Holmfirther - providing that HFFF Ltd as you put it feel able to return next year!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 06:11 AM

I agree completely with Caths' comments..No one has a problem with HFF LTD past festivals..Its the lack of one at all central to Holmfirth thats' the issue.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Alio
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 04:50 AM

Great - thanks for clarifying that!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 04:43 AM

We have made it clear all along that the reason we are doing this is because the other team decided not to for this year.
The reason for calling it the first was to make it clear that it was different from the other, not for any other reason - after all if we can't use the name or the logo it is the first of a new kind.
There is nothing at all sinister about it.
After May 7th the ball is back in the court of Holmfirth Folk Festival Ltd to come out and say just what they plan to do as they will have had over a year to think about it!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Alio
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 03:26 AM

Just received a programme which said "the 1st Holmfirth Festival of Folk". Does this mean that there will be more in the future? What happens if the Holmfirth Folk Festival returns next year? Will there then be 2 festivals?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: dozy rozy
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 03:01 AM

They have every reason to be stressed when the soldier comes to town.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 07:28 PM

Never mind the Marsden sheep...The Holmfirth sheep are worried...Have you ever seen a sheep [from Holmfirth]in stress mode ?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 06:05 PM

I don't think so Dozy Rozy, the fun has only just begun.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: dozy rozy
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 03:40 PM

well.I go to scotland for a week, and the whole things gone mad!what, with the festival of holmfirth of folk turning into the re-enactment of the battle of Britain, and The marsden sheep running amok across the page, and then I hear the latest place to chill is the local loony bin.I've missed all the fun and games.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 10:07 AM

thanks for info on trading in the market hall. If you could let us have the prices when they are available. If you want to send the details onto our email address it is
email

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 06:07 AM

Tyke Update

Sad to report the Electro-aversion therapy we prescibed for Tyke has has an unusual effective in as much as it seems he is being highly stimulated by it, he actually looks forward to the nurse (male) attached the electrotrodes to his genitals and flicking the switch. He still responds in a most positive maaner to images of sheep as well. This is not the outcome we anticipated so we are looking at other methods (castration is still an option) of curbing this peculararity. There is of course the option to let him move house to Marsden where such behaviour is commonplace.
We may be able to allow him to the Runswick Bay do but he will have to be accompanied by at least two male nurses (of considerable size) and strapped into a wheelchair, for his safety as well as that of the local Ovine population. Alcohol is not permitted so please if you attend the do, on no account try and slip Tyke a drink, it will only serve to delay his recovery.
Finally if anyone see's Jones the Shepherd could they please ask him firmly to collect his bloody sheep from the hospital grounds the lawns are damned near threadbare

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 04:04 AM

Soldier Boy, got the fliers will gladly pass them round at the Runswick Bay do (at Milnsbridge Socialist club, Saturday 11 March) any left over I will keep in my guitar case and hand them out whereever I go

cheers

Nick

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 06 Mar 06 - 07:23 PM

Yippee.........................................................

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,gourangaoo
Date: 06 Mar 06 - 03:03 PM

HI to all. just to ask of your opinion of our updated site and would be a great pleasure if you could down load poster and put up at relevant meetings
thankyou all.
kevin and janet.

www.gourangaoo4u.co.uk

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Hamish
Date: 06 Mar 06 - 07:19 AM

Looking forward to that bacon, egg and black pudding roll. Mmmm...

Hamish

http://www.hamishcurrie.me.uk

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: panurus biarmicus
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 06:54 PM

hiya gourangooo - we are pretty much sorted re the market hall now, and wil be able to offer stalls to any traders - cost still to be confirmed but there should be a chance to trade fri night, sat mon till night and sun morn and aft.

If you want us to get you some details then send me a PM or confirm via here. there is deff another clothes stall interested and a music one in the mix but we have feelers out and expect a lot more in time.

be good to have you there

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Gourangaoo
Date: 04 Mar 06 - 05:56 AM

Hello all you folkys
We are a local couple who go round festivals selling our lovely brightly coloured clothing and wondered if we were to book a stall at the holfirth market people would appreciate our stuff. look at our website to see if you think we stand a good chance of making our millions there..well a few quid then!!
www.gourangaoo4u.co.uk

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Soldier Boy
Date: 03 Mar 06 - 08:22 PM

P.S Johnny Spitfire is my hero.

The Spitfire is also my hero - best design, best innovation, best plane. This single genius of design won the battle of the skies in the 2nd World War and defended our precious isle. How soon we forget. Johnny is right to remind us that we owe so much to so few. I know it's nowt to do with Holmfirth Festival of Folk but - bless !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Soldier Boy
Date: 03 Mar 06 - 07:49 PM

Yes he is. He's been in my MESS many times !!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 03 Mar 06 - 05:44 PM

It's his uncle in the army.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Mar 06 - 12:46 PM

Is Col Cannon any relation to to Sean Cannon..?

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 03 Mar 06 - 05:30 AM

Colcannon if I'm not much mistaken.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 07:08 PM

Curried Cannon..That's what James will look like on Sunday morning...Killcannon...Kale and spuds..Paddys day is on its way..2 B sure..

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 04:47 PM

No not him.
His son is on the list though.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Raggytash
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 02:45 PM

What Cannon Kenetic Curries, wow, Sean Cannon used to trail around festivals in the 70's singing and selling curries. Brilliant !! Look forward to that

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 02:07 PM

Holmfirther - you forgot to tell them that it is Currie for breakfast so I will.
So Sunday breakfast at the Corner House Cafe will be Hamish Currie. I think there was also some mention of a Cannon but I'm not sure about that one.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,holmfirther
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 11:13 AM

Johnie Spitfire is delighted about the fact that he has a mention on th'internt

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Raggytash
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 08:40 AM

Just a quick up-date to say that Tyke is starting to respond to his medication and we've managed to get him out of the nice jacket (the one that fastens at the back)He is still concerned about the welfare of the sheep that Jones the Shepherd sent him, which still hasn't collected Jonsey boyo. All being well we may be able to get him off the high security ward before too long, but first we'll have to stop him setting of the fire alarms (twice today already)and then we'll be able to start his sheep aversion therapy Picture of sheep electric shock to genitals, works a treat in most cases. This is our third attempt with Tyke and we are concerned he might be starting to enjoy it. Anyway mustn't carry on too much, Patient confidentiality

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 08:57 PM

What a good do..Cath informs me this evening that I can go t'corner house cafe on Sunday morning and listen to live music...10/10..

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 10:21 AM

Great stuff.
I've passed on your problem with the web site link to our computer boffin.
The Nook will be having sessions + the usual Free (or 3 depending on where you come from) Sandwiches.
There will be a Folk Club in the Old Bridge function room on Friday night and we thought that would be enough space for singers as people will still be arriving. Currently Singarounds are likely to be in Hervey's on Saturday afternoon and the Old Bridge Bar on Saturday after 9pm after the food is finished.
That's all we have pencilled in for now so please feel free to make your suggestions.
For the moment Hervey's is a likely spot for more singarounds. We are told by the landlord that the Elephant doesn't want anything programming in but we have been advised that they said that last year but welcomed those that went so enquiries will be made there.
We hope to use the upstairs room at the White Hart but I have still to go and talk to the new landlady. We want it for a performance of Jake Thackray songs on Saturday night and probably Silverwheel on Saturday afternoon. Whether we want to use it for informal singarounds I don't know?
The Postcard will have a band on Friday night and Saturday night but I am advised that it is not a good place for singarounds as it is smokey.
So that's where we are at the moment but please remember that some of this is still in the formative stages.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: alanww
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 06:17 AM

Hiya Cath
Good news. Just rung the TIC and got my name on the campervan list! So it looks like Sandy & I will be coming.
The TIC lady said she would ring back to confirm in the next few days - after her boss has got back from holiday.
BTW I couldn't get through via the email address given on the website (ie [e-mail]), as I got the message: mailbox unavailable [SMTP Error Code 550].
Have you yet decided whether any pubs other than the Nook (ie the Rose & Crown) will be hosting music sessions & singarounds?
"For I am free to go abroad!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,soldier boy
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 07:56 PM

Cath please don't get me wrong. I was not taking the p... out of Johnny Spitfire. I actually think he is a great guy and I love him to bits. I was not joking about awarding him his RAF wings. I did this last year in a sort of formal ceremony in the Nook and dozy rozy was a witness. I had some authentic 2nd World War RAF wing flashes/badges in my posession (don't ask me why). They meant a lot to me but I had no real use for them and decided that the Spitfire Pilot should be the deserved and proud owner. Now he has his wings he can fly the sky at will and long may he reign.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Cath
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 02:39 PM

That's not fair.
I wanted to be the one to be 200 now that I know how it works.
And I think Johnny Spitfire is much misunderstood!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 02:08 PM

cant you 'skank' a day off..201

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 01:59 PM

What a shame I am working ! Oh and 200 by the way !

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 01:46 PM

Anyone got any ideas' on this one..As we are having a BBQ as usual outside the front of Picturedrome..Could someone supply me with the ingredients of a FOLK burger, Folk sausage and /or folk salad and if there is such a thing a folk sauce...Just a thought..PC

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 01:32 PM

I bet you did'nt know that he also has a tendancy towards old Lancasters..............

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Soldier boy
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:37 PM

Good stuff.
Please ask Johnie "The Spitfire" Lee if he still has the RAF wings I awarded him. Oh dear, now I can hear the stirring strains of the theme tune to "The Battle of Britain" coming on. Help!!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 09:16 AM

In reference to Johnie 'The Spitfire' Lee.....You can get a rendition of take off and landing on any Monday night at Nook throughout the winter darts season..Johnie spitfire lakes' darts for t' Nook............................................

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: holmfirther
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 08:23 AM

Cragrats Saturday afternoon..I think..A full programme of events will be available in the near future..Anyone wanting [or willing] to advertise in the programme please contact me on [e-mail]..A full page is £40.00 and half a page is half of that...or £20.00 for number crunchers..

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Pauline
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 08:13 AM

I am told waking the witch are on the festival, my friend says they are very good, does anybody know where they are on! i would not mind seeing them!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 04:06 AM

Glad to inform evryone that Tyke is now safety enscounced in the secure unit at St Luke's Hospital and after an initial contretemp is now being force fed his medication. This will ensure that he will be ready for supervised visits into the community, hopefully before the Runswick Bay do. Only one small cloud on the horizon, Tyke was MOST upset when we had to deny him the sheep (gold velvet collar no less) that Jones the Shepherd had sent him. He does get very emotional were sheep are concerned. Jones my old friend, please in the interests of Tykes health please do not send any more, you know how attached he gets to them. The one you sent is happily grazing on the hospital lawn, (out of sight of Tyke, we don't want him getting aroused)but we would be grateful if you would collect.

Cheers

Raggy

Soldier Boy I will gladly dish out fliers for the Holmfirth Festival of Folk (getting back to the trust of this thread) Can you drop them in at my house, I'm not likely to be up at the Sair before the 11th

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,soldier boy
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 09:16 PM

Hoi leave my barracks alone !
Exellent work Cath and panarus biarmicus (bearded tit!) and everyone else for getting this show on the road. Ain't it good?
Coming on nice and feeling good (is there a song in there somewhere?)

P.S Panarus B I can't make the Runswick Bay rescue boat do on Sat 11 March 2006 at Milnsbridge socialist club as I will be in a more northerly place with some good drinking fellows, which bye the way, includes your good self - Doh!
But the Runswick Bay do is an important gathering in the folk calendar for a wonderful set of true folkies. It is therefore essential to get the new Holmfirth Festival of Folk Flyers to this event so we can entice them to the Holmfirth do. So either leave a bundle at the Sair for Raggytash to pick up or pass a bundle to me and I will get them to Raggytash.
P.S Can I say hello to Muppet in despatches? - Hello Muppet !!

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: panurus biarmicus
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 03:16 PM

guess it's worth adding the link again so you dont have to wade thru the 190 messages !

http://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/

glad to see raggy tash has sorted his own personal rescue service in case he ever should end up in trouble at sea - but i guess they wont sort a rescue from soliderboys barracks.

good luck with the fundraiser i will try and get some flyers to the boy in red before you meet - or i could leave a stash at the sair.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: panurus biarmicus
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 03:08 PM

Can i just say to those of you out there that have been following this thread that I have had sight of the flyer for the festival and it really is looking swell. We should shortly have 7000 leaflets to shift, so if you are able to bung them out to poeple who haven't heard - pls let Cath or me know how we can get them to you.

Credit should go to all the gang that are sorting this out - they have managed to achieve most of this in less than 8 weeks - starting with a few bookings at the picturedrome we now have a wide ranging list of turns, ceidihs, dance sides, sessions, traders, schools workshops and showcases, campsite, major sponsors, and lots more besides - it really is fantastic.

Cath, especially, has done really well to co-ordinate a lot of this info - the web site gets better all the time and is looking really good now - the word is out there and more offers of help and performers still come in

In the words of young Mr Grace (from are you being served)

You're all doing really well !

It shows the folk community can really pull together and pull things out of the bag when they need too - pls be sure to tell your mates and make the festival a date

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: Jones the Shepherd
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 08:14 AM

Oh Raggytash my beautiful boy! oh we are so pleased to hear that you are all right.
The sheep got so restless when I told them the News. There will such a welcome in the Valleys when you visit us again. However Jones the Grocer asks if you could bring some Velcro with you this time. As on your last visit you bought his entire stock.

Love from Daisy, Mazy and the rest of the Ewes.
PS
They told me that they are going to send you a PM in Bar code in case the authorities are monitoring the site.

Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 03:59 AM

Just to confirm I am alive and well (surprising considering the excess of the Butler Farewell party in Whitby this weekend). Tyke on the other hand, judging by his guitar playing and singing this weekend is in urgent need of medical attention, we have nice secure unit at one of our local hospitals, I will make the necessary arrangements for Tykes transfer so you may not hear from him until his new medication kicks in. Hopefully he will be allowed out under supervision to attend the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat do on Saturday 11 March 2006 ..... plug plug