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18 Nov 09 - 03:16 PM (#2768634) Subject: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Headline band just announced SPIERS and BODEN. Many more guests to be announced including our own Dame Patti Smith EPNS & Splottman (Patti and Ned Clamp) Also of course the very best of the Islands vibrant folk scene. Early bird season ticket avilable until the end of January at last years price of £35 including camping and Steam trainrides. Discount Ferry fares have also been negotiated with Red Funnel. More details FolkStation Andy |
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18 Nov 09 - 04:05 PM (#2768665) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said This sounds Fantastic!! We're hoping to get along to join the fun!! |
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18 Nov 09 - 04:41 PM (#2768702) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Good girl, Mudgather? Come on the rest of you a short sea voyage is just what you need. I'll be asking for stewards once I've planned an application form. |
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19 Nov 09 - 03:46 AM (#2768999) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Splott Man A sea voyage, steam trains, folk music, real ale, I'm moist with anticipation! |
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29 Nov 09 - 04:38 PM (#2776261) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: SunrayFC Would love to help and be involved. I could add it to my Swanage, Bunkfest and Wimborne. http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ |
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30 Nov 09 - 05:36 AM (#2776592) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear I think Spare Parts are going to be running some concertina part-playing sessions - details to be fixed. Valmai |
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30 Nov 09 - 07:05 AM (#2776632) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Fidjit Ooooh! Sounds like, "Bright Phoebes" awakes from Miskin ! I considering coming over this year in July too. Same time as Priddy festival though. I've heard something about the Widget Women over there. Last time I was on the Widget Isle. It was to race my bike around the Island. Ended up falling off and finished 25th. Which out of 120 wasn't too bad. Chas |
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30 Nov 09 - 07:40 AM (#2776646) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Fidjit Now I know Andy's got one of these so he might like this. Enjoy. CHas |
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30 Nov 09 - 04:14 PM (#2777006) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Lots of good stuf being organised as I speak. Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer Andrew MacKay and Carole Etherton and Valma's Spare Parts of course! Keep and eye on FolkStation for updates Stewards application forms will be available shorty. Andy |
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01 Dec 09 - 01:32 PM (#2777710) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Mrs Scarecrow I've just realised it will be Dave and my wedding anniversary on the saturday, what a great way to celebrate |
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01 Dec 09 - 08:06 PM (#2778035) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Splotty and myself are really looking forward to this one. It looks like it's going to be a reunion of all our friends again. (And I love steam trains I must confess) |
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02 Dec 09 - 04:03 AM (#2778218) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST I'll bring my spoons. Chas |
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02 Dec 09 - 01:35 PM (#2778701) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: SunrayFC Didn't find anything but we did see BOO HEWERDINE. Superb. Not sure who the guy was supporting him. |
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05 Dec 09 - 11:04 AM (#2781315) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cats I'm coming |
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31 Dec 09 - 07:02 AM (#2799920) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Eye Lander re......................... fresh |
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31 Dec 09 - 10:15 AM (#2800061) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear 'Stewards application forms will be available shorty.' Oi! Who are you calling Shorty? |
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10 Jan 10 - 05:32 AM (#2808075) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Happy New Festival Year to you all. I hope you are planning FolkStation 2010 into this year's schedule, a small new festival based on the Isle of Wight's award-winning Steam Railway. July 9th - 11th is the date. Early bird tickets are available until the end of January. Early Bird Ticket If you fancy helping during the weekend why not apply to be a steward. Download this form and return soon!! Steward Application Form In return for a few hours work each day you will receive a weekend ticket and a discount on the Ferry travel. As a small festival we won't need many so apply now!! A full guest list is still being finalised but includes several Mudcatters. (In no particular order) Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer Patti Smith and Ned Clamp Hilary Ward Andrew McKay and Carol Etherton Valmai Goodyear and Spare Parts Concertina Band Kathy Wallis Cappella (Tony and Lesley) Wydwytch (Ken Stephens and Fiona Murfitt) And of course headline bands including: Spiers and Boden Deborah Hodgson Lucid Smoke and Mirrors Our own Island Dance sides will be joined by several top sides from the mainland for a full weekend of Morris displays. More details and links FolkStation 2010 Andy and Jillie |
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10 Jan 10 - 05:40 AM (#2808084) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Just tried to check the website, but it's too complicated for my borrowed lap-top & dongle & won't load *sigh* What a wonderful line-up!!!! Had a flying visit to the station before Christmas & it's perfect, this is growing into a wonderful festival. Do come if you can!! |
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10 Jan 10 - 05:42 AM (#2808085) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Tingle moments are us!!!!!!! |
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10 Jan 10 - 01:24 PM (#2808400) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Mrs Scarecrow Really looking forward to it |
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10 Jan 10 - 05:01 PM (#2808565) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cats I have looked out a couple of 'haunting' railway stories especially.... and I just have to sing The Runaway Train. Guru, I expect stunning harmonies |
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10 Jan 10 - 08:25 PM (#2808699) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Richard Bridge Sinagrounds? Caravans? More details of the camping? |
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10 Jan 10 - 09:01 PM (#2808716) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Richard Bridge Cor, flippin 'eck ain't the ferries expensive? |
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11 Jan 10 - 01:38 AM (#2808807) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: nager You could always swim across... |
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11 Jan 10 - 04:22 AM (#2808858) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Singarounds ............YES Camping /caravans.......YES Large, flat, on site field. Expensive ferries.......YES But special rates available for ticket holders. Swim across?...........YES We'll collect you from the beach! |
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11 Jan 10 - 04:46 AM (#2808864) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Just checked with Google maps. The shortest route to swim is from Lepe beach to Gurnard. About 3 Kilometres( whatever they are!) Wrap your dry clothes,tent, sleeping bag, guitar, in a bin bag and dive in. The waters lovely! Oh and don't forget your mobile phone to let us know when you arrive. |
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11 Jan 10 - 04:47 AM (#2808867) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Just realised Nager would be swimming from OZ, hope he's left already! |
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11 Jan 10 - 09:54 AM (#2809032) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST,tinasqueezer Ferries - we have secured a really good deal with Red Funnel ferries (Southampton) for travel to the festival. Works out about £15 per person if you fill your car (or camper). Details of a deal with WightLink (Portsmouth and Lyimington) should be sorted out soon. Don't buy from the ferry companies - go to www.folkstation.co.uk and get your inclusive ticket directly from us - much cheaper! |
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11 Jan 10 - 12:48 PM (#2809177) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Eye Lander bet that's Mike above in disguise!!! |
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11 Jan 10 - 01:41 PM (#2809229) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Who's Tina I want to know? |
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11 Jan 10 - 05:15 PM (#2809447) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cats I can bring your things across in my camper while you swim, saves them getting wet. |
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12 Jan 10 - 02:03 PM (#2810203) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Mrs Scarecrow My camper only take two although I suppose we could see how many we could squeeze in the wouldn't have to travel any further thatn getting on to the boat! |
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12 Jan 10 - 11:50 PM (#2810614) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: nager Hi Miskin Man.. sorry for not replying sooner but set off on the swim straight after my last posting. Just arrived in Tasmania and realised I am going the wrong way. Will set off via New Zealand next! Is the water warm over there in the UK??? |
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13 Jan 10 - 12:33 AM (#2810632) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST,999 Watch for fish with triangular fins. |
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13 Jan 10 - 07:42 AM (#2810799) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Do we have any indication of the discounted ferry fare for car & caravan yet??? Should I book that early?? |
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13 Jan 10 - 04:07 PM (#2811189) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson We are still finalising complicated things like caravans but it will always be better to book via folkstation. Contact via the FolkStation website. The sooner you can let us know when you would like to travel the better chance we have of getting a suitable sailing. I Would recommend Thursday evening ferries as they are generally less crowded and you then get a full day Friday. Our discount offer covers Thursday to Monday. Don't forget the Early bird ticket is only available until the end of January. Very productive meeting last night, really getting exciting now. Andy |
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27 Jan 10 - 11:12 AM (#2822611) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Final Warning!!! Early bird tickets are only available until the end of January. Early Bird Ticket here!! If you fancy helping during the weekend why not apply to be a steward. Download this form and return soon!! Stewards application form here In return for a few hours work each day you will receive a weekend ticket and a discount on the Ferry travel. More details and links FolkStation 2010 Andy and Jillie |
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27 Jan 10 - 04:53 PM (#2822915) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Mrs Scarecrow Sent off for our tickets on saturday cant wait! |
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27 Jan 10 - 07:39 PM (#2823063) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Oh wow, welcome aboard,. Toot Toot!!! |
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28 Jan 10 - 04:41 PM (#2823876) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Steve Parkes Will I be in it this year? I was in the scratch ceilidh band for the first one & even had to buy my own drinks! Maybe my luck will change ... |
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29 Jan 10 - 04:33 AM (#2824274) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Ah things have improved since then Steve...now we all buy our own drinks!! |
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29 Jan 10 - 04:50 AM (#2824281) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said If that's the case I'll start saving my pennies now! |
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30 Jan 10 - 06:32 AM (#2825312) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Yes we take the new money over here now! By the way this is the last chance to order tickets at the Early Bird price, the offer closes tomorrow. Go back up the thread to read the inducement chat!! |
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10 Feb 10 - 07:40 PM (#2835576) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: tinasqueezer OK, the early bird has flown away with all his tickets (probabably to somewhere warmer at this time of year). The good news is that a slight hiccup with the ferry arrangements has been sorted today and it has turned out a bit cheaper than I said on an earlier post. We now have a fixed rate for a car/camper on the ferry with up to 4 adults that works out at £12.50 a head. Buy direct from FolkStation using the booking form, or just phone us for other combinations and for large vans, etc. A web-based credit card arrangement is in the pipeline when we get round to sorting out the details with one of the reputable operators - probably Ticketline. Or you can buy through the steam railway's web site as well!!!!!!! All the details on our web site. We are getting very excited about this years event as year 3 looks like it is building up to something very special. Mike |
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20 Feb 10 - 05:27 AM (#2844839) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Eye Lander Helloooooooooooooooo back to the top |
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28 Feb 10 - 05:14 AM (#2852100) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Plans firming up well for FolkStation Stewards still needed, so go here for a form, Stewards info you know it makes sense |
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28 Feb 10 - 09:57 AM (#2852210) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear I'm told that there are red squirrels on the Isle of Wight - is that so? Are there any living near Folkstation? I'm also told that Tennyson wrote Crossing The Bar while looking out across the Solent, which suggests he may have thought the Almighty lived on the Isle as well: 'I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crost the Bar.' Valmai |
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28 Feb 10 - 02:29 PM (#2852360) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Yes there are red squirrels all over the island, we saw one yesterday in fact. If you like the look of grey squirrels then the red is even cuter, small and delicate in comparison. I can't guarantee there will be any at Havenstreet but I would be surprised if they didn't make an appearance. |
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28 Feb 10 - 05:06 PM (#2852479) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear Never having seen one, I'd be thrilled if they did. About this ferry - should booked acts buy their ferry tickets now? Are there ferries at the bottom of the garden? Valmai |
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28 Feb 10 - 05:35 PM (#2852504) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Booked acts let us do the worrying for them!! Just let us know when you would prefer to travel and what you will be travelling in and/or caravan etc. The same applies to stewards and those actually buying Season tickets, we look after your ferry booking. We have negotiated special rates for Thursday through to Monday Contact us via the website www.folkstation.co.uk for more details..It looks complicated but it really is a good deal, even better for four people travelling. And we still need stewards - look at Stewards |
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22 Mar 10 - 05:17 AM (#2869102) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Ticket Farm is now up and running for online booking, go on you know you want to! Ticket Farm |
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09 Apr 10 - 04:49 AM (#2882657) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Eye Lander refresh |
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09 Apr 10 - 05:03 AM (#2882659) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said We are soooo looking forward to this festival!! So many of our good friends are going, there will be a wealth of talent and companionship this weekend. And I hear there'll be beer too..... |
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09 Apr 10 - 05:33 AM (#2882673) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cats I'll bring the port |
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22 Apr 10 - 07:38 AM (#2891962) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dave Earl Andy/Jilly. Hi I thought I had sent a Stewards Application Form I haven't heard anything yet. Do you need me as a Steward or did my form not arrive Dave |
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23 Apr 10 - 07:50 AM (#2892682) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Received my transport confirmation & starting my packing list now *grin* |
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25 May 10 - 11:02 AM (#2913950) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Tickets selling fast, be sure not to miss out on this great new festival. FolkStation Stewards still needed so have a look here. Stewards Info See you there? Andy |
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25 May 10 - 11:03 AM (#2913951) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson And how about a few "I'm going" names? |
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25 May 10 - 02:55 PM (#2914123) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Richard Bridge For future reference, you put a consent to use of name in the small print on the booking form, then YOU can (lawfully) tell us who's going (assuming your Data Protection Act registration so permits)! |
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25 May 10 - 03:27 PM (#2914145) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Well, there'll be me, and there'll be himself aswell *grin* |
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25 May 10 - 04:31 PM (#2914188) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson You missed the point Richard, are you coming? |
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26 May 10 - 03:41 AM (#2914450) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Splott Man I'm going. |
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27 May 10 - 03:30 AM (#2915137) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Refressssh!! |
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27 May 10 - 07:00 AM (#2915208) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: SussexCarole We'll be there with new hip.......hooray! |
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27 May 10 - 01:08 PM (#2915399) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GRex We will be there, (if any one is interested). GRex |
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28 May 10 - 12:00 PM (#2916024) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Anne Lister We'll be there, too! Looking forward to it - and it's our wedding anniversary weekend, so make sure you find a moment to toast it with us! |
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10 Jun 10 - 11:59 AM (#2924660) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Just as an extra temptation as if the guest list was not enough! have a squizz at this.. IOW Steamers Oh and there is still room for a few more stewards Stewards click here, go on, you know you want to What you might be missing:- FolkStation the Isle of Wight Folk Festival See you there. Andy |
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10 Jun 10 - 06:21 PM (#2925016) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Do I recall rightly that there may be a MudGather in the offing???? |
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11 Jun 10 - 05:50 AM (#2925293) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Oh good you volunteered!!! Saturday afternoon seems a good time, after Pattie's spoon workshop so we have something to stir the hot chocolate with. |
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13 Jun 10 - 03:46 PM (#2926959) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Splott Man Eeeuuuwww! |
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13 Jun 10 - 04:06 PM (#2926969) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dave Earl Well I believe I'm going. What's the deal with Ferry Andy? Dave |
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13 Jun 10 - 07:03 PM (#2927082) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson P.m.d Dave to stop him worrying. General info: if you have bought a ticket the ferry should have been sorted already, if you have volunteered to steward and we have a form from you, then the ferries are being sorted now. If you want to steward there is still time..see post above. If you want to buy a ticket see other link above. The Isle of Wight......festival central. Just been sat in the garden listening to Paul McCartney doing Beatles numbers, now watching on telly. I was part of that crowd, oh alright a couple of miles up the road. |
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14 Jun 10 - 04:05 AM (#2927297) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Splott Man Watched some of it on the telly. I came over all nostalgic. I never got to see the Beatles, but now by son saw Macca in Cardiff on Saturday. |
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24 Jun 10 - 10:04 AM (#2933946) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said How's it going then? Any program info yet? Really looking forward to it!!! |
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24 Jun 10 - 02:06 PM (#2934098) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson It's getting so close now the best way to book your ticket is online at Ticketfarm The Isle of Wight's new web ticket service. Check the guest list on the website, it is still growing, as the confirmations come in. FolkStation As well as the major guests we are planning a full programme of Sessions, Folk Clubs, Morris, Storytellers, BEER, Food (new this year, full cooked breakfast ) The programme is being finalised as we speak, so more tempting details soon. But why wait, you know it makes sense. I could still do with a few more stewards, the best and most economical way to get involved in this embryonic festival. Yes I really want to be a Steward Please be quick. One of the charms of the Island is the sea crossing but it is a logistical nightmare to sort out in a hurry. See many of you there then, and don't forget choccies for the Mudgather. Andy |
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30 Jun 10 - 04:30 AM (#2937090) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Well there's good news and there's bad news.... I've found my lost song book. If you know me at all you, know how vital that is to me!! The bad news is that I'll be able to sing those same old songs at FolkStation now!!! Tee Hee.. And you will all surprise us by turning up to this great new little festival won't you. Andy |
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30 Jun 10 - 10:48 AM (#2937293) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear The heroic Bryan Creer (TheSnail) has just put the tunes Spare Parts will be using for our concertina part-playing sessions on the band website. You can download them in pdf, midi and Noteworthy Composer. If you'd like them printed and sent by post, email me on valmaigoodyear[at]aol[dot]com. Valmai (Lewes) |
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30 Jun 10 - 07:19 PM (#2937569) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Thanks Valmai, if I wasn't helping run a Festival I'd have a practice...Oh alright I'll make time. Looking forward to it. Andy |
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01 Jul 10 - 05:27 PM (#2938120) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: SylviaN If any of you out there are still only thinking about going, then stop thinking and go. Keith and I were on the Isle of Wight last weekend (Hi Andy and Jillie and everyone else) and we had a great time. Lovely people, lovely music. You will be royally taken care of and you will enjoy yourselves. We would be there if we didn't have commitments. Sylvia |
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01 Jul 10 - 05:54 PM (#2938137) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said I've been collecting cheese already *grin* |
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02 Jul 10 - 04:29 AM (#2938354) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear Cheese? Cheese? Tell us more ... Valmai |
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02 Jul 10 - 04:31 AM (#2938355) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Aha, looks like another 'chort & peese' candidate... |
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03 Jul 10 - 02:23 AM (#2938997) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Campsite opens Thursday afternoon 5 p.m. Remember that Haven Street is a working steam railway. The FolkStation site is across the tracks so there is no vehicle access while the trains are running. Make sure you arrive before 10 a.m. or after 5p.m. if you need to get your car etc. on to the campsite. There is a large car park and pedestrian access all day of course. There must be a blues song about singing on the wrong side of the tracks? |
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03 Jul 10 - 04:36 AM (#2939029) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GRex Thanks for the tip-off Andy. I assumme this means that we cannot, between 10am and 5pm, drive off the camp site when leaving. GRex |
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04 Jul 10 - 07:56 PM (#2939823) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Ain't that the truth!! Although I don't remember it being a problem last yea.r |
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05 Jul 10 - 01:44 AM (#2939917) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear Now printing the music for our concertina part-playing sessions. We're definitely doing arrangements of The Speaking Figure (William Winter MS) Southrepps Hornpipe (Albert Hewitt, Suffolk) and Foul Weather Call (Sussex). In case we need more we're also bringing Galopede, Lord Nelson's Waltz (Jackson) and Galloway Girth (Sussex). Because I'm a great believer in being prepared, we'll also bring spare copies of half a dozen or so arrangements we did for Whitby last year. Tootle pip, Valmai |
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05 Jul 10 - 02:18 PM (#2940213) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST Ooooh I can't wait. Looking back through the posts I see it Anne Lister's wedding anniversary as well as ours so I reckon there'll be a lot of celebrating going on. |
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05 Jul 10 - 02:49 PM (#2940235) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear Right - we've just got our timetable. We'll do the first group of tunes on Saturday and the second on Sunday. I look forward to trying the local beers, having fond memories of a barrel of Burts which squirted hops over the ceiling and the Squire during a Chingford Morris Ale in the summer of 1976. As I remember, he was forced to stand with his finger in the spile-hole for a considerable length of time, an indignified position for a teetotaller. Alas, Burts is no more, but I'm sure we can find some good alternatives. What do the locals recommend? Valmai |
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05 Jul 10 - 04:34 PM (#2940272) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Looks like the MudGather will start on Saturday at 17.00 at the Haven. Who knows where it will end.... Come if you can, bring chocolate *grin* |
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05 Jul 10 - 04:42 PM (#2940278) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dave Earl Enquiring minds wonder if the Mudgather will include a raffle |
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05 Jul 10 - 05:48 PM (#2940310) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Hmmm, a MudRaffle? P'raps not this time. It's my guess that the Railway itself probably needs support & we wouldn't want to tread on any toes really. It'll be lovely just having a Gather with songs, tunes, smiles, hugs, beer & chocolate in a fab venue!!! What a combination *grin* |
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06 Jul 10 - 03:56 AM (#2940528) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Splott Man Is there a wheelbarrow we can borrow between 10 and 5? |
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06 Jul 10 - 02:41 PM (#2940772) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST,Mrs Scarecrow Dont understand why I appeared as guest up there? |
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07 Jul 10 - 04:48 AM (#2941075) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Don't worry Scaremisses, it's all part of the confusion that just sets in around me. You will be bringing guitar, voices and CDs though won't you? |
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07 Jul 10 - 04:51 AM (#2941077) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Site laid out. Another busy day should see us ready for you all. Site opens Thursday at 1700. If you arrive earlier just park in car park and wander through. |
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07 Jul 10 - 05:54 AM (#2941094) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Mustn't forget passports & chort & peese..... |
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07 Jul 10 - 07:18 AM (#2941120) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dave Earl Just thinking the same myself Hils |
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07 Jul 10 - 08:12 AM (#2941131) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST,daughter Can't wait! Got a weekend of gigs in Bath the week after (he he he - finally getting my act together!) so easing myself in on the Isle will be fabulous!!!! Planning to get ridiculously hammered at some point, can you all ensure this happens please?!!! Tee Hee xxxx Alie |
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07 Jul 10 - 10:28 AM (#2941183) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Noreen OOoooo- I'm jealous! Would love to be there with all you lovely people- maybe next year. Have fun, all! |
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07 Jul 10 - 11:08 AM (#2941200) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Leadfingers 100 |
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07 Jul 10 - 01:37 PM (#2941265) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Janet Elizabeth Wow, this getting really exciting now... Is everyone staying until Monday morning? How long have we go the campsite for? More importantly for tenters, how long will the loos stay on-site? (I'm an ignorant newbie xx) |
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07 Jul 10 - 04:51 PM (#2941372) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GUEST,Mrs Scarecrow guitars voices CD's chocolate cheese port anything else I am forgetting? |
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08 Jul 10 - 02:18 AM (#2941587) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear Someone whose tastebuds I trust, and who like me was weaned on Harveys, recommends Goddards beer. This is important purely because I need a decent pint as a prop in a song, you understand. What's the weather forecast, anyone? Valmai |
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08 Jul 10 - 02:45 AM (#2941596) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Take sun block!!! Metcheck says: Friday 28 degress, Saturday & Sunday 27 degrees. We're setting off later today to beat the rush, safe journeys everone! |
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08 Jul 10 - 03:21 AM (#2941606) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear GREAT. We've had to put up tents in drizzle and downpour several times this year. Many thanks to Andy and Hector for putting the link to our concertina session music on the front page of the Folkstation website! Valmai |
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11 Jul 10 - 06:58 PM (#2943651) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Splott Man Well! What a lovely festival it was too. Thanks to everyone involved in making it so enjoyable. Again. Again. |
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11 Jul 10 - 08:02 PM (#2943679) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Hiya again everyone!!! Splottie and me had a brill weekend. The weather was fantastic, the ambiance and company was wonderful, the trip on the pooh pooh train and singing with the Hare Krishna lot on route made a great party on the platform (you should have been there!), the spoons orchestra, the cheese burgers on site, the woodland walk, the venue itself...........just a few of the things that made my weekend - oh and of course not forgetting the music...ta Andy for getting us out there. XX Pat |
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11 Jul 10 - 08:15 PM (#2943684) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Noreen Next year! :) |
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12 Jul 10 - 05:23 AM (#2943801) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Anne Lister It was Steve's first folk festival and he really enjoyed it, even if we didn't get to any formal concerts! What a friendly festival and how clever of everyone to arrange so much sunshine - other festivals, please copy! Anne |
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12 Jul 10 - 01:57 PM (#2944053) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: GRex By far the best week-end my wife and I have had for a few years. Eveyone so friendly and helpful. A great little festival. Many thanks to everyone involved. GRex |
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12 Jul 10 - 02:04 PM (#2944058) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Dave Earl It was rather good wasn't it! |
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12 Jul 10 - 02:28 PM (#2944066) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cats What a BRILLIANT weekend it was. We even had a Folkstation Reunion on the ferry back when various people put in an appearance who were booked on to a later ferry but managed to get on ours! Can I come back again, please? |
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13 Jul 10 - 09:04 AM (#2944306) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Eye Lander Wowzers, can't think what else to say yet. Got home yesterday at 5pm a tad on the tired side, thanks to you all for making it what it was - a brilliant festival Back later with memories. Jillie |
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13 Jul 10 - 05:27 PM (#2944539) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cats Memory number 1... overheard at the Spiers and Boden concert. From a young member of the audience, 'What are all these old people doing here!!!!!' |
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13 Jul 10 - 05:45 PM (#2944551) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Noreen Ha ha!!! |
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13 Jul 10 - 06:44 PM (#2944578) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Richard Bridge Hmm. Sounds like I may need to find a way to beat the ferry prices next year - or borrow a small tent and bring mandolin and boxes of capos so I can borrow guitars, to ferry as a foot passenger! |
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14 Jul 10 - 02:44 AM (#2944691) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Eye Lander Love it Kath!!! Having a brilliant weekend. Jillie |
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14 Jul 10 - 04:47 AM (#2944725) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Valmai Goodyear An absolute blast from start to finish. Heard lots of good music, played some of it, met plenty of old friends and made some new ones, drank lots of jolly good beer. Blissfully good weather and a charming setting. I saw a buzzard and another bird of prey I couldn't identify over the trees round the camp site one afternoon. Valmai (one of the three bods in Harveys bar-towel coats) |
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14 Jul 10 - 03:46 PM (#2945072) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Steve Parkes We have red kites, Valmai--but you'd know those, I dare say. Also peregrines. |
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14 Jul 10 - 05:20 PM (#2945129) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said What a Fabulous weekend!!! Huge thanks to all the Organisers for putting on such a good event, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Managed to miss the very high temperatures at home too *grin* Can we do it again next year???? Richard Bridge: there may be a car space available next year from Old Keepers!! Lovely to see so many Catters at the Gather, we managed to get through lots of chocolate & a few white mice too! Here's the Register: MGAS Anne Lister Daughter Guest, the Brewmaster Guests, Rosie & Molly GRex Mr & Mrs Scarecrow Cats Dave Earl Cllr MiskinMan Guests, Brian & Madge Guest, Eric Lady Elizabeth Guests, Pam & Jed Guest, Debbie Crystal Guest, Sandi O'Donnell Cap'n'Ella Guest, Richard A SussexCarole Crane Driver Also seen at the festival: EyeLander Valmai Goodyear The Snail Tinasqueezer Johnny Dyer Kitchenpiper Richard Atkins Dame Patti Smith EPNS Splott Man Jon Boden John Spiers (I'm sure he's a member but can't find his name..) OK, who'd I miss this time???? |
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14 Jul 10 - 07:28 PM (#2945210) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: TheSnail Steve Parkes We have red kites, Valmai--but you'd know those, I dare say. Also peregrines. Nah. Wasn't a kite. Smaller than the buzzard. We wondered if it might be a peregrine. Fantastic weekend. Lots of lovely music, met old friends, made new ones and it only rained at night. Many thanks to the organisers. |
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15 Jul 10 - 10:24 AM (#2945544) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson Just coming down to earth at last. A truly memorable weekend, plus extensions before and after! The atmosphere was wonderful, a little bit of M....n still remains. Thanks to all who came and supported what looks like a permanent fixture on the Folk Map. Loads of photos still to sort but two nights of Morris and a Local fun day to help with, before we get a chance!! Andy |
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15 Jul 10 - 11:16 AM (#2945572) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Steve Parkes Nice to meet a few of the 'left-overs' on Tuesday night! |
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15 Jul 10 - 01:55 PM (#2945672) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Cap n' Ella Absolutely agree with all the nice things that have already been written, Thanks to all those involved in organising this great little festival - long may it continue! Tony |
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24 Jul 10 - 04:37 AM (#2951210) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: Andy Jackson If you live on the Island make sure you get a copy of the latest Gazette. Friday 16th July. No 67. Full three page colour spread with more than a dozen pictures,all about FolkStation. Buy a few and send to friends. For all you "overners", the text and a couple of pictures are on the Gazette site at Isle of Wight Gazette Andy & Jillie |
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24 Jul 10 - 04:43 AM (#2951213) Subject: RE: FolkStation- Isle of Wight Folk Festival From: My guru always said Thanks Andy, they've covered it well! What a Fab weekend..... |