Runswick Bay 'Do' (11 March 2006)

Subject: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 08:29 AM

As you may already know the RUNSWICK BAY "DO" is not far off, just 7 weeks to go to one of the best nights in folk music.

To be held at Milnsbridge Socialist Club, Bankwell Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield HD3 on SATURDAY 11th March 2006 from 8.00pm, a free and easy session, sing or play from where you sit and over the years we've been graced with some wonderful nights and wonderful singers. I'm going to make the misjudgement of naming some and hope that I don't upset those I miss. Musicians have included Peter Bond, Copper Kettle, Duncan McFarlane, Jim McDonald, Malcom Moger (stunning Guitar/Banjo from Leek)and many many others, hopefully this year it will include Mick McGarry from the legendary Punch the Horse and Flamenco Ted.

As well as singing and playing we also have a raffle, collection and supper, for which a small charge of £1.50 is levied (although you can donate more!) and all funds go to the Rescue Boat which as many of you will know is not sponsored by the RNLI. (Registered Charity 1014544)

If you intend to join us I would be very grateful if you could let us know so we know how many to cater for, how much extra beer to buy in and if we will require extra bar staff to ensure you all get served quickly.

The past two years have been almost full to capacity although we can always squeeze one more in, so drop us a line and let us know if you are coming

Many many Thanks for your support over the years

Nick & Christine

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 10:59 AM

Keep up the good work you do, Nick and Christine. I am happy to see this thread appear every year, and I hope your event is successful and that you raise lotsa cash for the boat and the rescue work done by its volunteers. Tough work, but it's gotta be done.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jan 06 - 05:33 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: the one
Date: 20 Jan 06 - 01:12 PM

hi is there camper van parking overnight ta.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Raggytash
Date: 21 Jan 06 - 04:16 AM

Yes, there's a car park next to the club or you could park up outside my house, about a 5 minute walk away

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Old Lad
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 03:58 AM

Like I said Raggy, I'll be there, one of the best nights of the year for me

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 05:46 AM

Rags,

Would you like a raffle prize or two? I can't do a patchwork quilt this time but I might run to a bottle of wine.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 07:01 AM

As always Rhiannon you are kind and thoughtful, that would be much appreciated

Thanks

Nick

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 09:17 AM

Just heard that Chalkie will be in attendance, that's always good for a giggle especially "teaching me worms how to swim" which I think was written by Mitch Mitchell from Worksop

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jan 06 - 09:17 AM

Ooops nearly fell of the page

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Guest - Chalkie
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 03:55 AM

"Teaching me worms to swim" eh. Nope, don't know that one. That can only mean one thing. I must have a Doppleganger!

Look forward to seeing him (The imposter)there.

Chalkie.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jan 06 - 05:10 AM

Sorry Chalkie, it's Yorkie not Chalkie who sings this

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Raggytash
Date: 29 Jan 06 - 06:21 PM

Hi Rhiannon,
What I didn't ask .... am I correct to assume Michael and your good self are going to join us, if so wonderful news

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Old Lad
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 04:07 AM

Eh up Raggy

Do we get to play "is this real whisky" afterwards ?

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 03:28 PM

Only if you can guarantee this old cripple a seat! I'll post the raffle prize (and our donation) if necessary.

Luv

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 03:58 AM

A seat will not be a problem Rhiannon

Luv

Nick

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,ossanscookie
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 02:19 PM

There is always a seat for you at any "Punch The Horse" gig.In case you did not know PTH is that charming and talented band from Hull.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Raggytash
Date: 02 Feb 06 - 06:59 PM

Thread drift, self promotion, totally unacceptable contribution Mr Ossenflags :-)

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: ossonflags
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 04:36 AM

Only trying to have an exchange of light hearted, friendly self promotion and banter - as I thought you was having on the Beverley Threads. This was done purely in the intrests of Hull and Huddersfield comradeship Mr Raggytash. I am sorry if this has caused you some offence.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Raggytash
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 01:53 PM

Michael ;-) only playful banter me owd luv, I trust you don't think you would actually upset me. I put the contribution exactly because I being doing thread drift and self promotion on other thread.. Irony I think it is called, hope you understand and your good self not get upset

Nick

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 05:23 PM

Hi Rags

Mick said 'yes'! We'll see you on the night. Are you doing food again?

Luv
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Raggytash
Date: 05 Feb 06 - 06:12 AM

Hi Rhiannon

There will be food on, not christened it yet, possible Corned beef hash and red cabbage and a vegetarian option, Mushroom Strogonoff perhaps. look forward to seeing you and Mick again. Till then take care

Nick

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Feb 06 - 05:24 AM

REFISH

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Old Timer
Date: 06 Feb 06 - 02:26 PM

Raggy

If it helps t'wards collection I have a bottle of whisky for you to raffle off, just let me know when your next in Whitby and I'll let you have it....so to speak.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 04:13 AM

That's very kind of you Old Timer, should be over for John & Rosie's leaving do, weekend of thee 24/25/26th February.


BusybeePaul - got some info for you, will PM tonight, hopefully

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: nutty
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 10:39 AM

Nick ...have not managed to see you since I found this poem and adapted it for singing. It is based on a true story of an event that happened in 1901.

THE RUNSWICK WOMEN

The little cliff-side village in sleepy stillness lay
When the fishing boats, at daybreak, set sail from Runswick Bay
And many a stalwart fisherman, with ne'er a thought for fear
Prayed "Grant us Lord, a safe return to wife and children dear!"

CHORUS
"God keep our sons and husbands
And bring them safely home !"
That was the prayer the Runswick women
Sent o'er the ocean foam

But soon the wind was rising, the sky was overcast
The heavy clouds hung dark and low, the rain fell thick and fast
And from the cottage windows throughout the weary day
The women looked , with anxious eyes, out on the stormy bay

Then as the shades of evening fell o'er the raging foam
They saw, far out across the sea, the boats returning home
The men were striving vainly gainst angry wind and wave
While the women watched in anguish all powerless to save

"Can we do nought to save them ?" Rang out in accents wild
Must they be lost in sight of home, In sight of wife and child?
We must launch the lifeboat and save our husbands lives
Hands may be weak but hearts are strong for we are sailors wives

Bravely those women laboured , the fishermen to save
They dragged the lifeboat to the beach and launched it on the wave
The women and the young boys rowed through the tempest's roar
And old men mustered all their strength as they bent to the oar

Regardless of the perils that little vessel braved
At length the fishing boats were reached and every man was saved
All honour to those women - true heroines were they
The fisherwives who launched the boat that night at Runswick Bay

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:01 AM

Hazel

Thank you that's brilliant, I presume it is based on a true life event, do you know any more about the story ....... and how do I get the tune !

Thanks Again

Nick

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:08 AM

Hazel

The event was factual it occured in 1901 but I do not know anyone else about it

Thanks

Nick

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Bruce Baillie
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:33 AM

I'll try to get there early this year, enjoyed it last year!

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:45 AM

thats good news Bruce, I keep meaning to trot down to see Alison & Tony, they only live 200 yards away and I never see them, such is life

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: nutty
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:49 AM

I found the poem in a book full of verse about Lifeboats.

THE LIFEBOAT IN VERSE (an anthology covering 100 years)
first published in 1938.

It says 'How the Women Launched the Lifeboat' - (the original title) - was reproduced from the November 1901 issue of The Toilers of the Deep, the organ of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen and in The Life-boat of Ist November 1901, Vol XVIII p274. The author Miss Bailey, who wrote the verse at Dalston, died in 1936.

I have been told that the women involved were invited to London as guests of the Queen.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: nutty
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:56 AM

Nick ......I also meant to say .....if you PM me your address I'll send you a tape of the tune.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 11:58 AM

You little star ! Thanks Hazel

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Chalkie
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 07:44 AM

There is already a lifeboat song titled 1901 which, based on a true story, recounts an act of bravery by the lifeboat men of the Caistor coast, just North of Yarmouth. Unfortunately this song ends with 9 of the 12 lifeboat men being drowned after being called out on a terrible night and never actually finding the boat that they went out to rescue. There were probably many a lifeboat called out that night.

I learned it a few years ago but, I don't know why, I have only ever sung it out once but it has a good chorus "Roll away Roll away, you stormy sea's so black, roll away, roll away, for brave boys never turn back".

Still hoping I can make it with Duncan & Audrey Nick, so maybe I'll get a chance to sing it out for a second time.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 11:43 AM

Raggytash - thanks for the PM, I'll get on to it!

Deirdre

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Feb 06 - 03:48 AM

liven up !

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 13 Feb 06 - 05:48 AM

good to hear that Duncan & Audrey will be making as well as yourself Chalkie

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Feb 06 - 03:54 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: nutty
Date: 17 Feb 06 - 02:54 AM

re-refresh

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Old Lad
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 08:09 AM

Hiya Raggy

Thought I'd refresh this one for you, really looking forward to this night, one of the best of the year.

cheers

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: stallion
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 09:32 AM

a note for a guest, the song "teaching me worm how to swim" was written by the late "suicide" Bill Newton as was "Thank God it's Friday" and "The Bird Shit song " amongst others like "The knackered shock absorber waltz". Bill died of cancer some years ago, he did al1 sorts of dangerous sports and expressed a desire to die persuing one of his dangerous sports, I think it was Bill Fordy at the Ayton Folk Club christened him "suicide", his death then was ironic. Graham Lockwood did video him singing in the the Everly in Forge Valley, I have pestered the life out him to get it edited and make it available to everyone. We all miss his humour and his somerset drawl.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: nutty
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 09:59 AM

Bill was recorded singing his worm song on "The Visiter" tape produced by the Robin Hoods Bay Folk Club. I believe it is still available.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 10:07 AM

Teaching me worm how to swim is brillant, any chance of the words for the others

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 01:33 PM

i am trying to locate some of his tapes, I borrowed Maggie Fordy's and lent them to Steve Thompson and he can't find them. Locky is on the case, don't tell Maggie I lost them or shell twist my yukkas off. They were recorded in a local studio (Scarborough) by John(?) Neaves. Arthur Marsden (weaverthorpe) will probably have a full set. If anyone wants a set PM me and I will keep you updated as soon as have located a source.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: nutty
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 02:55 PM

If you were a member instead of a guest, GUEST, you could send me a PM and then I could help you.

Membership does have it's rewards.

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: stallion
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 03:03 PM

sorry nutty, I am using my daughters computer, I have now logged on with my own username, so you can PM me!

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 04:01 AM

If everyone who is trying to make the do turns up, we are in for a fantastic night on the 11th. Menu now constructed, final countdown approaches !

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Old Lad
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 05:22 AM

Not long now eh Raggy

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 05:25 AM

Will there be plenty of HP brown sauce and serviettes?

Subject: RE: RUNSWICK BAY 'DO'
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 05:55 AM

Napkins my dear boy, napkins and HP Brown Sauce, only the best for you and pickled red cabbage, crusty bread ............ Mmmmmmmm