Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)

22 Jul 08 - 07:11 AM (#2394926)
Subject: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: HipflaskAndy

This year's Hardraw Gathering takes place on Fri- Sun, 25-27th July 08
Due to extensive renovation to the premises and surround that
has taken place this past year, the event has scaled down a tad
- booking fewer 'acts' for the concert room, for example/

As ever, it will be primarily a 'participants festival'...
There'll be various rooms dedicated to singers, as well as musicians, sessions -
a real come-all-ye - and lots of hand-pulled ale!
Workshops (for guitar, songwriting, and more!)...
Dancing on show from Kitchen Taps and Flash Company- the weather-permitting bandstand concerts
in the grounds leading to Hardraw Force waterfall...
...all for free!

Camping available on the 'improved' site...
Rooms at the inn still available for booking (at time of typing!)
A 'commercial' Campsite right next door...
Concerts on in the Green Gragon's main 'hall' Fri and Sat night
(a small charge for entry? - mebbe, mebbe not, this year!)
Various artists in those concerts - and elsewhere throughout the premises all w/e....
See here.... Hardraw Gathering 08
Hall Bros, Waterland, Brother Crow, Gerry McNeice and the
Duncan McFarlane Band (both electric and acoustic!) and more!

The sessions have traditionally gone on in the bar rooms till almost dawn Fri & Sat!!

All welcome - see you there! Cheers!

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22 Jul 08 - 05:36 PM (#2395432)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: GUEST

refresh

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22 Jul 08 - 06:29 PM (#2395471)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: GerryMc

I'm not mentioned on the website so I might just bloody well stay at home

Hmmmph!

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23 Jul 08 - 04:48 AM (#2395753)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: BusyBee Paul

That'll be the day, Gerry!

See you there.

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23 Jul 08 - 05:55 AM (#2395776)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: Brother Crow

We'll see you all there.....it should be a good weekend.

The Green Dragon is a fab pub, and we're pleased to be camping, so we can sample the ales between sets...we promise not to fall over on stage ;-)

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

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23 Jul 08 - 06:02 AM (#2395780)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss

A word of warning - the schedule of events/timetable on the website is still for LAST year; 2007. Tom

(PS And the rumour about me playing Hartlepool Gathering is untrue, also).

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23 Jul 08 - 06:52 AM (#2395814)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: BusyBee Paul

I think we're making the schedule up as we go along - great fun!.

It promises to be another superb weekend. Just hope the rain keeps off for the campers and the bandstand sessions.

BBP

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23 Jul 08 - 07:59 AM (#2395853)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: GUEST,Gerry sans cookie

Sorry, forgot to add the obligatory winking smiley ( ; )

It's what the semicolon was made for!

Weather forecast (according to Paul Hudson) is 80 degrees

Also, a rumour going around is that the bandstand field is waterlogged

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23 Jul 08 - 09:28 AM (#2395917)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: BusyBee Paul

And that's before Hipflask Andy does a repeat of his "Costner" performance!.

We'll have to think of some other "film" moments for him to try.

(I think I'd better get on with my work....:-) ).

BBP

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23 Jul 08 - 01:59 PM (#2396131)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July
From: GUEST

The field isn't waterlogged.
The main concert room is indeed, open, not full of furniture.
It's pretty much all sysyems go, cept less 'name' guests this year as
the building works that have taken place have depleted the purse a little.
Still a full w/e of song & dance for free... and ale!
And great waether forecast!!
See ya there!

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23 Jul 08 - 09:07 PM (#2396443)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GerryMc

the 'waterlogged field' it appears may have been a rumour, not started by me I hasten to add.

Perhaps I'd have been better not to mention it

Sorry

Still on for 80 degrees tho!

Woo hoo!

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24 Jul 08 - 03:36 AM (#2396582)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST

Hall Bros, Waterland, Brother Crow, Gerry McNeice and the
Duncan McFarlane Band (both electric and acoustic!

It's pretty much all sysyems go, cept less 'name' guests

I'd say there are plenty of "names" there. And if it's mostly free than it is going to be a fantastic weekend.

And it's England so who cares about the weather. I've never been to the Green Dragon before. Anyone got a streetmap/multimap link?

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24 Jul 08 - 03:50 AM (#2396586)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

I can't do clicky things.

The website for the pub is www.greendragonhardraw.co.uk.

The postcode is DL8 3LZ.

Hope that helps you Guest.

Deirdre

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24 Jul 08 - 04:05 AM (#2396590)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Brother Crow

It's a great pub as well.....very atmospheric, lots (and lots and lots) of fine ales to choose from, and a great setting in the Yorkshire Dales...

...what could be better !!!

See you there,
Graeme,
Brother Crow.

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24 Jul 08 - 05:11 AM (#2396609)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Banjiman

I think we might meander over on Saturday as the kids are at the Grandparents.

Paul

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24 Jul 08 - 08:07 AM (#2396668)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST,Betsy at Work

How far from the Green Dragon to Hawes in case we might
want to go B & B ?

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24 Jul 08 - 09:01 AM (#2396688)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

About a mile or so, not far!

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24 Jul 08 - 11:15 AM (#2396798)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: nutty

But uphill

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24 Jul 08 - 11:19 AM (#2396802)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

But the good news is that you can roll downhill all the way back to the B&B after a pint or two. It may not be Robin Hood's Bay but....!

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24 Jul 08 - 03:18 PM (#2396972)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: The Greyt Hound

I am certainly going and hope that the weather stays fine and that the midges don't bite too much.....

Hope to see some fellow mudcatters there.

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24 Jul 08 - 03:45 PM (#2396993)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST

Deirdre

Thank you for that

See you at Hardraw

Denise

note to self - must register so I'm not always guest

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25 Jul 08 - 06:09 AM (#2397455)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Tig

Why not give them a ring and see if there's still any room at the Green Dragon for B+B Betsy? It's very good there.

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25 Jul 08 - 06:12 AM (#2397457)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Banjiman

Hi Tig, Hi Betsy,

Green Dragon was full when we phoned on Wednesday........

Cheers

Paul

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25 Jul 08 - 06:58 AM (#2397475)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: The Greyt Hound

Bring a tent and go camping. It's going to be fun. I'll be the one with the insect repellant.......

Packing car as we speak. (well daughter is helping)

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25 Jul 08 - 08:19 AM (#2397498)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: The Greyt Hound

Looking forward to seeing some new acts. I am especially looking forward to seeing Gerry McNeice as I keep on missing him when he has played near us.

Should be good listening to the Duncan McFarlane electric band on the bandstand.

And of course Brother Crow (better mention them or they will make me walk)

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25 Jul 08 - 08:34 AM (#2397505)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: theleveller

Bingo, won't be seeing you at Hardraw but will be at Osmotherley (will bring a doggie treat).

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28 Jul 08 - 06:24 AM (#2399274)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Kelk Brigade

Well that was a weekend, best weather of the summer (so far), 100 ft shower head in the morning to hammer out the hangover. Great people as always and first class acts. What a pleasure we were able to have the benefit of the grandstand this year even though the sun played havoc with guitar tunings.Sessions everywhere with particular praise for Saturday night / Sundays morning in the front room. Great to see Muppit back with his unique singing/songwriting skills, he has been missed by all of us this year, and as ever Ron Davies treating us to his monologues. Hartlepool Harry walking fully clothed into the pool up to his chin on Sunday afternoon just about summed up the wonderful cartefree-chilled out atmosphere that prevailed throughout the weekend.
Special praise must be given to Flash Company for the fabulous entertainment out front in the hottest part of the day, those girls danced almost to a standstill in front of some great music.
The Otley Crew once again did us proud with the organisation of the event as well as providing wonderful music throughout the weekend, Brother Crow for their music and good craic in the singaround later, Wendy and Paul Arrowsmith - better than ever, The Hall Brothers, well, for being the Hall Brothers, good luck with the single! and Gerry McNiece for being the all rounder that we know he is playing everything from ukelele to double bass and slipping seamlessly into whichever act invited them to join them. (His own sets weren't half good too)!
Also to Duncan and the Band for playing, as always, to the fantastic standard that we always get from them. Great stuff from the best folk / rock band in the business, when will they get the recognition they deserve?
Last of all to Mark and Yvonne for providing superb beer and staff to serve us well into the early hours at one of Yorkshire's finest pubs. Roll on next year.
P & B

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28 Jul 08 - 06:42 AM (#2399286)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: The Greyt Hound

It was a really great weekend. All the acts were superb and it was nice putting faces to names.

The campsite was really well organised and what amazing surroundings.

Duncan was as good as ever and seeing the electric band outside was a rare treat.
I enjoyed Gerry McNeice's sets both on his own and with the band. He is another to add to my list of acts I wish to see again.
I enjoyed the Hall Brothers set and thought that Michelle Plum's vocals blended well with them. (I bought the single last night and it is well worth it.)
Wendy and Paul played really well at short notice. That Aloe Vera suntan lotion is really good, where can you buy it at?

Of course with being married to Graeme of Brother Crow I will say without bias that they were really good. I think that I might need to supply tissues next time as Saturday's set had a few of their sadder ballads. Never mind at least Ziggy Stardust cheered me up.

Thank you to the organisers for such a wonderful weekend with some great acts.
Ruth

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28 Jul 08 - 08:03 AM (#2399328)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Banjiman

First time we've been!

Excellent fun.......we only came to play a few in the sessions/ singarounds, see a few friends and catch some of our favourite acts....and we ended up doing 2 sets....well Wendy did (she says thanks for the 1 hour notice!)I just hindered her with the banjo on a couple.

The bandstand is an amazing place to play with sound bouncing off the hills either side and absolutely beautiful surroundings. Sun burn is healing nicely.......proper festival weather at last!

Thanks to Gerry and Ani McNiece for roping us in and for making us honourary members of the Otley Crue (do we get T shirts?). Steve did a superb organisation job..... can't believe he had to go home to go to work on Sunday.

The Hall Brothers were cool (lost any CDs lately?), D McFs were everything that is right about folk rock as always........only downside was that I missed my favourite Brother Crow song and their new one......I'll blame the dog for that (it's a long and not very interesting story). Gerry was great, as was Shaun (also roped in at short notice)......what's the family fascination with ukeleles though?

We'll bring the tent and the kids next year.

Paul

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28 Jul 08 - 08:34 AM (#2399344)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

Glad everyone has already said it all - I'm still too knackered to think straight!

Deirdre
The Silent Stalker (you had to be there!).

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28 Jul 08 - 08:35 AM (#2399345)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

Oh, forgot to say that I've sort of got my accommodation booked for next year already!.

:-)

Deirdre

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28 Jul 08 - 01:42 PM (#2399595)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: HipflaskAndy

What a grand w/e!!
And what with all the 'works', this was supposed to be a low-key affair this year!!
...All week-end the pub heaved with song
...the dancers were ace!
...The beer was great - the weather superb!
Well done, all there!!!
Bring on 09 Gathering - when all the facilities will be up n running
and it gets back to full throttle!

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29 Jul 08 - 05:45 AM (#2400134)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

Heck, I've been called many things but OMNIPOTENT?!

I love it, bring on the t-shirt!.

;-)

See you soon Gerry & Ani.

Deirdre

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29 Jul 08 - 06:37 AM (#2400164)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST,Gerry sans cookie

Deirdre

Well you are everywhere. And that's a good thing.

T-shirt orders being taken

Gerry :-)

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29 Jul 08 - 07:29 AM (#2400184)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

Next stop - Scotland!

Mine's an extra large please - I like 'em big and baggy. That goes for my t-shirts too.

;-)

BBP

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29 Jul 08 - 07:32 AM (#2400186)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

And I forgot to mention - I suppose the shirt slogan must be "Omnipotence Rules!"

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29 Jul 08 - 07:38 AM (#2400187)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GerryMc

summat like that

Probs be at Otley when we catch up next

I won't be in Scotland.

Have fun

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29 Jul 08 - 02:54 PM (#2400528)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Mrs Banjiman

It was a great weekend. Sunshine, music and sans enfants!

Enjoyed catching up with some old friends and making some new ones. think we'll camp next time round definitely (and bring midgey repellent too!) Big thanks to Steve and to Gerry for giving me a couple of unscheduled slots to perform....much appreciated. Performing Sunday afternoon on the "bandstand" was particularly lovely in the beautiful sunshine and the leafy little valley.

Greyt Hound - the Aloe Vera suntan lotion is indeed fab (a factor 30 protection, an aftersun, and a bit of a natural insect repellent all in one!!!). It can be got through me.

Roll on 2009 Gathering and well done the "Otley Crue".

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29 Jul 08 - 05:58 PM (#2400737)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST

Damn - I knew I should have gone! I really must get myself more organised!

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29 Jul 08 - 06:00 PM (#2400739)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST,Joe G

Sorry Joe that was me - I really must remember to sign in before I post!

Joe G

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15 Feb 09 - 09:04 AM (#2567405)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Mr Happy

Will the gathering be on this year?

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15 Feb 09 - 12:20 PM (#2567550)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

I think so because Hipflask Andy has it on his gig list: 24th to 26th July.

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15 Feb 09 - 12:37 PM (#2567566)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Joe G

Hoping to get there this year - look forward to seeing the line up

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16 Feb 09 - 08:01 AM (#2568147)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Mr Happy

Any links to info site?

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16 Feb 09 - 09:29 AM (#2568186)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

It's www.greendragonhardraw.com/music and click on The Gathering but it isn't updated for this year yet.

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16 Feb 09 - 12:31 PM (#2568305)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: HipflaskAndy

>>Will the gathering be on this year?

>>I think so because Hipflask Andy has it on his gig list: 24th to 26th July.

>>> It IS on that w/e, 24th to 26th July, nowt set in stone yet till Steve returns from his 'latest month in France'!!!
But landlord/host Mark Thompson has confirmed the dates wi' us McF Band - and booked our accom!!! - so we're on - and all the free dancing/sessions n stuff will be on... and owt else will transpire as the year progresses - Duncan

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16 Feb 09 - 06:14 PM (#2568643)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: BusyBee Paul

I hope Steve isn't "Lost in France", we need him back!.

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06 Jul 09 - 08:37 AM (#2672726)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: Mr Happy

http://www.hardrawgathering.com/

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06 Jul 09 - 10:46 AM (#2672847)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST,HFA (at work)

I think this needs a new thread for 09 so as folks don't see all that 2008 stuff and ignore it.
I'll move Mr Happy's helpful link etc when I get home later tonight - unless someone else beats me to the task....!

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02 Aug 09 - 10:19 AM (#2692148)
Subject: RE: Hardraw w/e 25th July (N. Yorkshire)
From: GUEST,DavidBurbidge

Hello - it was good seeing some of you at Hardraw. I live just down the road in Sedbergh and every year we do an acapella folk harmony singing workshop at the old school in Hardraw alongside the Gathering - this year we had about 40 singers including a folk choir from Slovenia who also sang in concerts and informally in the Green Dragon. I've put some video on youtube including Flash Company dancing outside the Green Dragon, String Theory, the Crni Vrh choir Pobje and others - you can see it at www.youtube.com/Davidburbidge
cheers,
David

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