Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006

Subject: Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 06:38 AM

It's 9th - 10th - 11th - June

Usual stuff
Sessions
Singarounds
Folk Club (contact me if you want a spot)
Shanties (cos Mersey Shanty Fest isn't on this year)
Concert on Friday night with Keith Donnelly (tbc)
Ceilidh (with scratch band)
Real ale

The web site will be updated shortly.
For anymore details contact me by phone or PM.

sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 09:05 AM

"Usual stuff" sounds good to me, Sal. As does the return of the Bishops Castle Shanty Festival!

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: mandotim
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 12:36 PM

We'll be there!
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 04 Mar 06 - 03:30 PM

Thanks guys, good to hear from you all. Snuffy, do you want to run a session?

Mando...?

What would you say if I said this is the last BCFW? Cos it might be. My life's taking a turn and I may not have enough mental energy to run it again. I will carry on with the folk club tho.

sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 05:58 AM

Where is Bishops Castle in Shrops? And will there be any camping?

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Skipper Jack
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 06:47 AM

Curses!
I would have come for the shanty session, but The Gower Folk Festival is on the same weekend and I am running the "Big Sing" session there.

But have a good one.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: mandotim
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 07:11 AM

Hi Sal! Answer to your question, I think, is do what's best for you. On the other hand, you could try getting some help with the organising; maybe from people like Geoff and I who are not in BC, but are perfectly capable of making phone calls, doing publicity, arranging venues etc. Give us a shout if you think this is a way forward.
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: RobbieWilson
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 02:51 PM

Hey Sal, Any help I cam be just let me know.

are we goung to try and get the singers and patients there at the same time and date this year?
love Robbie

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: GUEST,guest frog
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 04:34 PM

sounds great but where is bishops castle anyone

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 05 Mar 06 - 07:32 PM

It's still in Shropshire (I think)

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Trevor
Date: 06 Mar 06 - 04:16 AM

Its here.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 06 Mar 06 - 12:50 PM

Cheers Trevor.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Mr Red
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 12:37 PM

Doctor Death

don't forget to turn your clock back 20 years on arrival

Only joking - make it 10 years.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 07 Mar 06 - 05:06 PM

oh oh oh you made me laugh... i can do with that!
If anyone can run sessins/singarounds or steward even, i'd be very very grateful.

Mob no. 07986805299 i use it more than my pc.

cheers
xx sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: alanww
Date: 08 Mar 06 - 11:31 AM

Hello Sal
As I have previously said, Sandy & I are intending to come and yes I will be pleased to help to run the Shanty Session!
In case anyone is completely lost, here is where Bishop's Castle is. Shropshire is a big county!
"I thought I heard the old man say...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 14 Mar 06 - 05:13 AM

Just to remind anyone who'd like to come to BC and help out...If you could run sessions/singarounds or steward even, I'd be very very grateful.

All's coming along nicely, still lots to do tho.

sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 06:23 AM

how refreshing, my lemonade of course!

No stewards?

sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 08:14 AM

Lucie, may daughter and publicity manager this year, has produced flyers and we are ready to circulate. If you can help me do this can I have your addresses (pm me) and I'll send you some. We have a concert on the Friday night, and as soon as he and I have conversed with booking/accommodation details I shall tell you all who he is.
Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 12:55 PM

The web site will be up properly soon but I thought I'd mention that Keith Donnelly will be top of the bill at the concert on Friday 9th June at the 3 Tuns.

OH NO IT ISN'T !
oh yes it is!

Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Noreen
Date: 02 May 06 - 07:41 AM

Refreshing for Lynne!

Looking forward to Bishop's Castle again :0)

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 May 06 - 12:00 PM

Thanks Noreen.

So..is it the same weekend this year?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: mandotim
Date: 02 May 06 - 02:29 PM

Hi Lynne! Just been reading your practice thread too! 9th 10th 11th June is the BC weekend; hope to see you there. I'm working on the new website as we speak!
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 May 06 - 05:41 PM

Yo Timbo, thanks, you're brilliant. Keep meaning to phone you, it's just that there aren't enough minutes in the day to do so.

We're having a story walk this year around BC which is being run by The Winged Word (local story spinners) it promises to be mysterious, scarey and exciting. And don't forget Mr.KD on the Friday night and Sunday afternoon.

Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: GUEST,crazy little woman
Date: 02 May 06 - 06:02 PM

"Is there any camping?"

Apparently, one stays in a shanty.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Mr Happy
Date: 03 May 06 - 05:41 AM

Hi Sally!

Mr Happy & his various groupies will be there.

ps I've pm'ed u for some flyers etc

Thanks for putting it all on again this year!

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: MBSLynne
Date: 03 May 06 - 07:23 AM

Well my daughter has now become thoroughly addicted to folk festivals and events and is complaining that nothing goes on around here. She really enjoyed herself at our local Mayday celebrations on Monday and is asking when the next thing will be on, so we may have to come to BC for her sake if nothing else.

We intended to come last year but Shady had a dance exam on the Saturday so we didn't. I haven't looked at my diary yet but I'm hoping.....It sounds like our sort of festival.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 07 May 06 - 04:16 PM

Camping will be £12 if you write to me now (pm me) or go to last years web site for my phone no and address. On the gate it'll be £15.

The 3 Tuns has decided NOT to accept the music sessions so
THE KING'S HEAD have come up trumps. New tenants have arrived there and are very keen indeed. Loads of space and want the music. Thank God! Down side is that there won't be a ceilidh because we can't find a venue for that.

I'm so sorry that the 3 Tuns have decided this way, new tenants there also and haven't experienced the folk weekend so has no idea what he's going to be missing out on!!!

Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) 2006
From: Schantieman
Date: 08 May 06 - 06:12 AM

Not only is Shropshire a big county - it's the biggest landlocked county in England (I knew that book would come in useful someday). What better excuse can we think of for a shanty festival?

But seriously, folks, there is actually a stream runnig behing the Six Bells barn, AND a pond up at the Wintles - so what are we waiting for?

Haul away for Sally-o!


Steve

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 08 May 06 - 07:05 PM

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the group Sir!

Shall we all go up to the Wintles and sing around the pond, now that would really be fun. I'd love that!

Tee hee

Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: mandotim
Date: 09 May 06 - 04:13 AM

I was once up to my wintles in mud....
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: webfolk
Date: 09 May 06 - 05:42 AM

You need Tiger Feet to get out of the Mud!!
Geoff - Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: GUEST,The black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 09 May 06 - 05:48 AM

The Bishop's Castle railway claimed to be the oldest in the world as it had BC on the carriages, so how about a railway songs session.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: webfolk
Date: 09 May 06 - 05:53 AM

it will probably run out of steam
Geoff - bit on the side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: Schantieman
Date: 10 May 06 - 05:36 AM

There's a thought. Lots of railway songs - we could even go down to the old station & sing 'em.

I've Been Working on the Railroad
Drill ye Tarriers, Drill
John Henry
The Wreck of the Old 97
The Ballad of Casey Jones ....


hang on a tick - they're all damn yankee songs. We must have some of our own....



er.....



hmmm.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: webfolk
Date: 10 May 06 - 05:40 AM

The Doctor Beeching parody to the tune of 'Fyfie O' sums it all up I think.

Geoff - bit on the side

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: Peterr
Date: 10 May 06 - 11:40 AM

By coincidence I hope to be staying in BC on the night of Thursday 8th mainly as I thought I should try some other good beer on the way home to the Blue Anchor in Helston. I'm splashing out on a week's break, so can anyone suggest friendly pub or even hotel accommodation?
Great shame I'll miss the event.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 06 - 03:08 PM

Depends on your budget.

The Castle Hotel is v nice & has good beer and food. Then there's the Old Brick Guest House of which I know nothing.   And others, probably. Sally will know more......


There will be a campsite of course.

S

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 May 06 - 06:06 AM

Further info. on Keith Donnelly from www.keithdonnelly.com

He describes himself as…
stand-up comic, fall-down comedian,
surreal snigger-songwriter, guitar-hero, performance-artist,
[tall] story-teller, philophoser, scriptwriter, [none can] compere,
man-of-mystery, inner-childminder, actor, stuntman,
metaphysical-poet, human ping-pong ball,
life and soul of the [kids] party, world-class athlete,
leading socialite, raconteur, business tycoon, wit,
author, half-wit, secret[sh!]-agent,
[vauxhall] astral-traveller, shamaen,
geordie-cultural-attache, word-juggler,
snake-charmer, underline-dancer, unexpected clairvoyant,
dream-weaver, daydream believer,
psycho-linguist, shark-wrangler, smile sculptor,
[compulsive] lying-tamer, Great-British eccentric,
[alleged] international-jewel-thief,
hot-dog-skier, alien-abductee,
zen grand-master, champion tiddly-winker, sand-dancer,
friend to the pantomime horse, erstwhile slice of bacon,
and
all-round good egg.

Just thought I'd share this with you.
This is with the help of Schantieman.

Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 30 May 06 - 11:07 AM

Not long now... Arrrrrgh!!!!

Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 01 Jun 06 - 11:51 AM

And around again...
sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jun 06 - 08:14 AM

Arrangements proceeding apace.

Sally has done a wonderfuel job in organising it all and I can't wait for next weekend. Nor can Jenny (10) who thinks Keith Donnelly is wonderful!

See you there

Steve

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: Noreen
Date: 04 Jun 06 - 01:06 PM

Looking forward to next weekend too, Steve!
Will the weather stay this good...?

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 04 Jun 06 - 01:12 PM

Hope not .... it's just been raining here!

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: mandotim
Date: 04 Jun 06 - 07:23 PM

Looking forward to it lots. I'll be in the Kings Head for most of the weekend I guess, with a wonderful bunch of musicians/raconteurs/reprobates from the session at the Wilkes Head in Leek (an informal session once described by a regular as 'The best band I've never played in'.)Should be a lot of fun.
Tim

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 05 Jun 06 - 09:43 AM

I'm nearly in control here... something must be going wrong and I haven't found it yet! Yes it's gonna be really hot all weekend. Sunblock and hats please, I do not want to anyone burning or you'll be sent home and there'll be a letter to your mothers!

8) Sal

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: MBSLynne
Date: 05 Jun 06 - 05:43 PM

Well my daughter has told me that we are going! It may just be me and her, it may just be for the day, but some part of the Tann-Watsons will appear at some time. What's in it for kids? In fact, tell me what happens altogether, since I've never been before.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: GUEST,Fogie
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 11:16 AM

Where's the camping? in the school grounds???

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: RobbieWilson
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 07:02 PM

Camping is on playing fields behind main st and next to the six bells. On the camping field there will be kids activities. Someone else can tell you more but I know Jan will be there wth her van as i spoke to her yesterday.

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: mandotim
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:22 AM

Check out the weather forecast for the weekend in BC! High 20's, sunny all day. Excellent drinking (sorry 'singing')weather. Outdoor sessions anyone?
Tim, who can hardly wait...

Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle folk Weekend (UK) June 9 2006
From: MBSLynne
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:43 AM

So...there are no booked guests or concerts? How many singarounds/sessions are there? Do they go on all the time?

Are you taking Lizzie, Robbie?

Love Lynne