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21 Aug 08 - 12:25 PM (#2419523) Subject: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Merek'n'Dary Hello all you Catters! Just to let you know that this year we will not be using the Town and Country Club for our song sessions, as it has sadly closed down! The good news is that we will be holding these at Drayton Leisure Golf Centre, where we held our Song & Ale weekend in April this year. (Remember the snow!) The mini buses will be running people from and to the town. Also this is our campervan and caravan site this year, (No outdoor camping at Hanwell Fields this year because of building work) so for those of you with campervans or caravans, you will be able to stumble out of the sing and straight into bed!Nick will be getting in some Hook Norton Ales to aid your slumbers! As well as song sessions there will be the usual Big Sing and Mudgather as well as other song sessions. This year we will be joined by Tom Lewis. More details to follow. Tickets are selling fast and only a few days left to get them at the early-bird price. Check out the website www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk Hope to see you there! Merek'n'Dary |
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21 Aug 08 - 02:17 PM (#2419607) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Here's the Banbury Fest website!! Looks like another fabulous festival in store, well done to Merek'n'Dary!! Am very glad about having Drayton for campers/caravans & Sings, it's a brill venue (even with snow) with an excellent & welcoming host. Really looking forward to it! As soon as I get details of times for the Gather I'll let you know *grin* |
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18 Sep 08 - 08:31 AM (#2443938) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Doesn't time fly? It's only a few weeks away now! So, who's coming out to play at Banbury? Don't forget there will be a MudGather on the Saturday....... |
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18 Sep 08 - 09:11 AM (#2443967) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: GUEST,Essex Girl I'll be there!!!! I'm bringing the caravan. I still haven't sorted out my power problem but I don't intend to be in it for long (except to sleep)and I've still got gas. Naughty Forty is coming up by train and sharing with me. See you there. |
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19 Sep 08 - 02:31 AM (#2444733) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Herga Kitty Looks like we'll be spending quite a bit of time in the Drayton golf clubhouse.... big sing Saturday 11-2 and final sing Sunday 12-5. See/hear you there! Kitty |
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19 Sep 08 - 05:08 PM (#2445421) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Mrs Scarecrow Mr Scarecrow and I will be there, we loved the Drayton golf club venue in April and look forward to this very much Ann |
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19 Sep 08 - 07:30 PM (#2445518) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: skipy Refresh |
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20 Sep 08 - 05:04 AM (#2445755) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Hey Dave, does this mean you'll be singing at the MudGather? Brill to see that we'll have some wonderful Singers at Banbury, looking forward to it!! Yes Anne, the Golf Club is a Fabulous venue but there probably won't be a Snowman competition this time *I hope* Don't forget the MudGather, it's 2pm-5pm Saturday - bring songs & tunes, hugs & chocolate! Oh, and raffle prizes too! I wonder if the 'perpetual raffle prize' will turn up..... |
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20 Sep 08 - 09:05 AM (#2445839) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat WFD and I will be there.....Looking forward to seeing you again ,Hils--It's been a month or two. I am stewarding,and may well end up doing it at the campsite (as at Alcester ) ...who knows ??Shame it's not going to snow again (is it? ).Be nice to see Tom Lewis again ,too----haven't set eyes on him since 1967/68 in Singapore !! |
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22 Sep 08 - 06:32 AM (#2447123) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Scooby Doo refresh for Splotty Man. |
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22 Sep 08 - 11:38 AM (#2447300) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Splott Man I feel refreshed. |
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23 Sep 08 - 10:08 AM (#2448119) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat I REALLY enjoyed the video of you and Patti doing "Galway Girl" on "Facebook", Splotty --- well done !! |
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23 Sep 08 - 05:02 PM (#2448462) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Tig Sad to report Badger and I won't be able to get to Banbury this year due to pressing service with another event. Have a great time. Hugs Tig |
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23 Sep 08 - 06:23 PM (#2448505) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Jock O' Dreams Anne and I will be there from the Friday. I've been asked to run the sing at the Golf Club on the Friday night so hope to see everybody there!! Anne's daughter Alison is playing at another venue at the same time so she is naturally going to see her and leaving me to get on with it!! Never come between a mum and her kids!!! Cheers Jim |
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23 Sep 08 - 06:56 PM (#2448535) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: North/South Annie Quite right Jim! Anyway folks don't miss 'Alison Ingham & Russell Hitchcock'- Friday eve 8pm Millers Bar! Thats my girl! Annie |
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24 Sep 08 - 03:48 AM (#2448720) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Splott Man So many venues, so little time! and thanks for that, bubblyrat. |
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24 Sep 08 - 04:38 AM (#2448748) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: SunrayFC Good luck to the Festival from Dorset. Hope it goes well. |
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24 Sep 08 - 06:02 AM (#2448792) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Mrs.Duck Oh I wish but sadly with no work yet on the horizon not likely to be able to make it - unless we're forced to move into the caravan and then we might as well :0) Have a great one everyone! |
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24 Sep 08 - 02:57 PM (#2449124) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Oh Tig & Badger, Mrs Duck and all the associated Duckettes, we'll miss you all!!! So sorry we won't be seeing you at Banbury, but hope to see/hear you again soon! Looks like there are a lot of Catters coming to the MudGather again this year, though of course some will be working and/or supporting working progeny - apologies accepted of course, but you'll miss the chocolate *all the more for us then* I've been on a steep learning curve & have set up a very basic web-page for myself, here 'tis! Positive suggestions & advice will be gratefully received, it's just a bit of fun though *grin* I can't quite work out how to get rid of the 'click' when it opens, obviously something to do with the sound bites but.... |
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24 Sep 08 - 05:41 PM (#2449263) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Snuffy So where is the Mudgather, Hils? At the Golf club or the Mill? |
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25 Sep 08 - 10:01 AM (#2449715) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Golf Club Snuffy, will you be able to pop in? |
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25 Sep 08 - 12:49 PM (#2449962) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Snuffy Hope so, haven't seen my duty roster yet. |
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25 Sep 08 - 07:29 PM (#2450377) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Sue the Borderer I'll be there so once again you've the chance to dance or play with Herbaceous Border. Join us outside the Mill at 12.30pm on Saturday and/or by the Bandstand in the High Street (near the Town Hall) on Sunday. Sue |
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26 Sep 08 - 05:39 AM (#2450653) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Sue the Borderer To stop any confusion, I should have said that the details about HB that I gave above are the updated ones, rather than what it says on the website at the moment. Just wondering whether the Golf Club campsite will be open Sunday night or whether we have to be off 'as usual'. Sue |
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29 Sep 08 - 04:37 PM (#2453189) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Don't know the answer Sue, am sure Merek or Dary will pop on the thread soon & reply! We'll probably have our new kitten (Rusty) in the caravan with us, she's too little to leave at home on her own yet. Also too small to pass around at the MudGather I'm afraid, we'll have to stick to Ginger Tom *grin* |
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29 Sep 08 - 05:09 PM (#2453212) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Dave Earl Won't be there I'm afraid. Really must organise myself for this one. Dave |
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30 Sep 08 - 03:44 AM (#2453534) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Splott Man Aaah Rusty! The star of Whittlebury. |
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30 Sep 08 - 10:31 AM (#2453779) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat Just got my ticket (camping) and stewards roster ( it says "reserve", so obviously means "captain of the heads", like at Miskin !!)in the mail today. Am really looking forward to it and will be helping Karen to get the caravan ready, test the heater etc. this weekend !! |
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30 Sep 08 - 05:12 PM (#2454177) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Geordie-Peorgie We's'll miss yez aall an' aall! Sorry not te be there again! Too many other things gannin' on - tryin' te set up a new career Aah want yez aall te hev a pint on me though! See 'Banjo' Bill McKinnon an' tell him it's his turn te pay!! |
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01 Oct 08 - 08:24 AM (#2454668) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Oh George, we'll miss you & TLS!! Shall we have a MudRaffe? Anyone bringing any white elephants? |
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03 Oct 08 - 07:37 AM (#2456267) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Refreshing! |
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03 Oct 08 - 11:57 AM (#2456477) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Essex Girl Hils, I thought we were having a mudraffle? I'll bring a donation (and chocolate)"!"!"! |
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05 Oct 08 - 11:35 AM (#2457702) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Fab, I'll bring a few prizes & some raffle tickets! Really looking forward to it, just hoping that Rusty doesn't escape from the caravan! |
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05 Oct 08 - 11:49 AM (#2457710) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: breezy I'm partial to Choclit |
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05 Oct 08 - 11:59 AM (#2457712) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Oh, there'll be chocolate! Will you be attending Breezy? |
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05 Oct 08 - 01:06 PM (#2457751) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: the lemonade lady It all reads very well, Hills. Lovely pics too. Time for a spec update maybe? I did and love my new ones! Sal i'll get my coat. |
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06 Oct 08 - 08:35 PM (#2458846) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Richard Atkins Will be there with with a non descript package in the caravan, no rule breaking of course :>) ! More spread out camping venues this year so whare is the late night, sing to be then? |
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07 Oct 08 - 12:20 PM (#2459353) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Merek'n'Dary All being well there is likely to be late night sings at all the campsites. No one should miss out. Don't forget the Sunday morning legendary Singing Breakfast with Alhambra will still be at Hanwell Fields, for those of you who can get up after the late night sessions that is! We will be running buses from Drayton and St Marys and once again the school PTA will be cooking the breakfast! Weather forecast for the weekend is sunny! Definitely no snow! Forget the credit crunch ..... Come and enjoy yourselves at Banbury. Merek'n'Dary Mental note ..... don't forget to buy some chocolate ! |
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07 Oct 08 - 05:03 PM (#2459599) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said All sounds Fab! Really looking forward to late night sings (thanks for info Merek'n'Dary) & partying, not sure if the traditional port & cheese will work given the circumstances, but we shall just have to see how things go! Ah yes, chocolate.... Just realised that I haven't created anything special this year, anyone done anything crazy with chocolate??? Control yourselves!!!! |
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08 Oct 08 - 01:39 PM (#2460351) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat Of course the Port & Cheese will work !! All it takes is for some people to a) get their priorities right and b) bring some Port (and cheese).Quite simple really.Piece of cake .(if you like ). |
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08 Oct 08 - 01:41 PM (#2460353) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Noreen Mary- it's going to snow!! :0) |
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08 Oct 08 - 04:57 PM (#2460551) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Mrs Scarecrow Wow haven't looked at this thread for a while what a lot to take in. Dave and I will both be there and will be singing in the Reindeer for 1/2 at 9pm on Saturday but we will of course be singing in the mudgather somewhat earlier and on the friday night as well I should think. We will bring Chocolate Port and cheese to be sure of covering all eventualities . Looking forward to meeting Rusty Hils ! Cant wait to see everyone Ann |
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08 Oct 08 - 07:02 PM (#2460642) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: North/South Annie Can't wait to try the Chocolate Port Mrs. Scarecrow! Annie |
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09 Oct 08 - 05:29 PM (#2461453) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Seaking Hoping to get to the gather after my first spot on Saturday. Rosanna was coming with me but now can't make it which is a shame as we'd worked out a couple of tunes to do. Looking forward to seeing Bob Fox and Stu Luckley, last saw them about 30 years ago.. Hils, I'll bring a donation for the raffle. Chris |
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10 Oct 08 - 05:12 AM (#2461838) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Herga Kitty See you all soon! Kitty |
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11 Oct 08 - 05:58 PM (#2463250) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: NaeMairSea Nice to have met so many. Thanks to all for a great time. Pity we needed to head straight home afterwards. Hope the rest of you are still enjoying the Festival. |
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12 Oct 08 - 04:43 PM (#2463879) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Herga Kitty Thanks to Merek'n'Dary for a great festival - looking forward to next April's fundraiser. And thanks to Hils for the Mudgather, haven't eaten so much chocolate for months! Kitty |
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12 Oct 08 - 07:00 PM (#2463962) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Wow! A wonderful weekend. Splotty and I thought it was the best one yet. The weather was beautiful. Highlights for me were obvioiusly enjoying doing our concert spots and the Spoons Workshop. I am always amazed how people can play spoons like that after just one hour's tuition and then perform in the Spoons Orchestra of Great Britain. Thank you all spoonists you were wonderful once again. Also the rest of the concert in the Town Hall Saturday night, the impromptu busk outside the Arts centre on Sunday afternoon in the sunshine with Keith Donnelly and Co, and the Mellstock band in the Theatre. Thanks lots Derek and Mary. XX |
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12 Oct 08 - 07:05 PM (#2463966) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Emma B It was great, the 'orchestra' were fantastic Patti and entertaining and informative concert spot from Tom Lewis too. On the whole - to quote 'Cinders' it was 'alright' :) My thanks to Mary and Derek - now enjoy that break! |
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13 Oct 08 - 03:12 AM (#2464153) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Seaking A thoroughly enjoyable weekend with lots of singing at the Golf club and the Mill, my thanks also to Derek and Mary. Highlight as expected was Bob Fox and Stu Luckley, still as brilliant as they ever were. The singaround at the Reindeer on Saturday night was a belter, I'm just sorry I couldn't have got there earlier. I'm just hoping now that my work rota works out for next year. Chris |
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13 Oct 08 - 10:43 AM (#2464394) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat Just got back after spending an extra night at Drayton Leisure Centre, who were keen to have another "session" last night. Great fun, and a surprising number of people, 10 or so campervans/caravans, still on the site at 1100 this morning !! Stayed in the bar last night until about midnight,with lots of singing and instrumentals,from Karen (WFD) and me,Miskin Man and Jilly,a couple from Hereford way( he guitar,she electric piano),a singing-only couple from Minehead way (Mike and Di ),some lovely ladies from Brighton,( Claire and Marion), friends of Binns,Fred and Breton Cap,and a hearty chap from Cardiff with fiddle and guitar!Plus various WAGS and sundry others. Had great fun this morning pushing/pulling vehicles off the muddy ground !This would make a great regular feature (the session !) if DLC continues to be used for camping.No snow today,but we had two VERY low,VERY noisy Harrier flypasts for added interest. |
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13 Oct 08 - 10:48 AM (#2464397) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat Or should that be "Fliespast" ?? |
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13 Oct 08 - 01:29 PM (#2464556) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Mr Red The sessions midday in the Reindeer didn't look as if they happend. By 2pm they certainly weren't. Bell Sat went on past 4:30 but Sun 2pm there was nothing. Mind you with the dancing there was little time for much else. The breakfast sing was a hoot. |
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13 Oct 08 - 01:59 PM (#2464579) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Mrs Scarecrow We had a really fabulous time and thouroughly enjoyed making our small contributions. The Golf Club is a great place to camp and sing, the only downside is that the bar stayed open so late that I never got to a port and cheese workshop oh well you cant have everything! |
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13 Oct 08 - 03:19 PM (#2464650) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Dave4Guild Sorry Cresby you must have gone to the lounge in the Bell on Sunday as we joined the session in the bar from about 1.30 and didn't leave until 4.30 when we left to catch our train. |
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13 Oct 08 - 04:59 PM (#2464724) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Merek'n'Dary It was great to see you all there. Thank goodness the snow stayed away this time. Off to Germany in the morning for a week's recovery hols. Looking forward to the bratwurst. Should have learnt Jock O' Dreams 'ode to a brattie!' Merek'n'Dary |
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14 Oct 08 - 08:40 AM (#2465177) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Wild Flying Dove It was a lovely weekend - with the additional bonus of the weather! I took a few photos, though not as many as usual as I was a bit under the weather. Will try to post the photos here via blue clicky if I can get it right! |
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14 Oct 08 - 02:58 PM (#2465557) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: GUEST,guest 33 1/3 had a lovely time! |
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14 Oct 08 - 03:04 PM (#2465566) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Mrs Scarecrow thanks Wild Flying Dove really enjoyed the photos |
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14 Oct 08 - 04:14 PM (#2465627) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: My guru always said Well done to Merek'n'Dary and everyone who helped to make it such a great weekend! Many thanks to all who brought prizes, chocolate and bought raffle tickets! The MudRaffle raised £40 towards MudCat funds which I'll be transferring in the next day or so. Must admit that I ate more chocolate at the Mudgather than I have for a long time, we finished the tin that Merek'n'Dary contributed at the late night sing at the Golf Centre on Saturday night. So here's the Mudcat Register, just one list of all the MudCatters I spotted at the fesival with asterisks (or gold stars) next to those who managed to get along to the MudGather. Merek'n'Dary Selchie - (RS)* Marion.h bubblyrat Wild Flying Dove Snuffy* Splott Man Dame Patti Smith EPNS Noreen* Buddug MalcBedworth GillBedworth Essex Girl* Naughty forty* RWJ Herga Kitty* Horologist* Miskin Man Eye Lander Mr & Mrs Scarecrow* Guest,eliza.c Cap'n'Ella Nae Mair Sea & Mairsea* Jock O'Dreams* Dave4Guild Shorty Brenda my guru always said* Richard Atkins* Sue the Borderer Paula.T JudeL* Soupdragon* John McL* - registering soon! K.A.B. Unicorn Man Seaking* Menolly Ian MacFlute Moses* Anniecat* Mr Red Lizabee Lenny's Mum* EmmaB* Lovely to see so many Catters there! Go on, who did I miss this time???? |
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15 Oct 08 - 02:45 AM (#2465980) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Herga Kitty Sue the Borderer! Kitty |
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15 Oct 08 - 02:46 AM (#2465981) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Herga Kitty Oops, sorry Hils, I'm obviously not seeing clearly yet.... Kitty |
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15 Oct 08 - 03:32 PM (#2466552) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Menolly We might not have made the gather, but it was lovely to see many of you and to make new friends. Wish we could have stayed longer on Sunday but the grands called - staying overnight as their Mum was on an early start. |
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24 Oct 08 - 03:57 AM (#2474543) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: Merek'n'Dary Hi all Now back from a brill holiday on the Rhein ... our good Banbury weather stayed with us and we were drinking wine and Asbach brandy on our balcony in our T-shirts! Got really into the German Oompah spirit .... Had to prevent Merek from bringing back a cuckoo clock! Anyway, so glad thst you enjoyed the Festival. Wild Flying Dove the photos are terrific. Please can we use them in our website gallery and send the one of the Mayor to her? Cheers! Prost! Merek'n'Dary |
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27 Oct 08 - 05:32 AM (#2477070) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: bubblyrat You're more than welcome to use the photos. I'll need to email them to you. Shall I use the email address from the festival website or another one - let me know. See you at Bedworth if not before. Love Karen xx |
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27 Oct 08 - 08:12 AM (#2477126) Subject: RE: Banbury Folk Festival 2008 From: GUEST,Jim Martin Very disappointed that I couldn't get to see Bob Fox/Stu Luckley & Tannahill Weavers as the only way was to purchase a day season which I was not prepared to do as I was otherwise occupied being on hol from Ireland. The Fri night 'Peeping Tom' ceili was good and I enjoyed the French dance workshop Sat. |