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01 Feb 11 - 07:13 PM (#3086886) Subject: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Tug the Cox Hi all, looking forward to the Sidders reunion. For those not from the area, Radio Devon's Folk programme, hosted by Richard Digance, is holding a 24 hr broadcast called Folkaid to raise funds for Devon& Cornwall Air Ambulance. 2.pm fri-sat.. They're looking for people to put on events, which will be covered on air, collect, and have their totals recorded live on air. Good advertising for the festival I'd say...can we do anything? Jeff |
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01 Feb 11 - 07:23 PM (#3086889) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Ralphie Hi Jeff. Has anyone told Richard about the Middle Bar/Radway bashes that weekend? Lets face it, not much else happens in Sidmouth at this time of the year! I'm happy to record the Radway stuff, as that is where I will be! (and I'm ex BBC anyway!) |
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01 Feb 11 - 08:09 PM (#3086911) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Herga Kitty Jeff - who is this thread aimed at? The MBS will be singing at the Anchor and collecting for the folk festival, and the Radway musicians will be playing at the Radway, and both groups have their own contact lists... who will need to consider whether to collect for the Air Ambulance as well....? Kitty |
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02 Feb 11 - 03:57 AM (#3087033) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: DG&D Dave We'll be there for the Dove reunion. But I don't think it'll be worth recording. Deep Sigh! "Here's a song for the Dove and the Anchor. Keep them! Keep them! Just the way they are. Many days we have lingered outside your tavern doors. Oh! Keep them just the way they are." |
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02 Feb 11 - 04:20 AM (#3087040) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,SteveT Ralphie -- "Lets face it, not much else happens in Sidmouth at this time of the year"!!! Sidmouth does have its own (slow) pace of life even when there isn't a festival on! Don't forget the monthly singaround at the Volunteer, run by Barry Lister and the Claque, and on Friday 18th February there's a concert at the Manor Pavilion in aid of "Sidmouth, Living with Cancer" and featuring Phil Beer and Paul Downes with the Sidmouth Steppers and other local(ish) performers. Details below. "A Grand Night Out" - Manor Pavilion, Manor Road, Sidmouth - 7.30pm - Performers - Phil Beer & Paul Downes; Tom Palmer; Dave Wood; Steve Thomason; Sidmouth Steppers; Sidvale Folk Choir. Benefit gig in aid of ' Sidmouth Living With Cancer', a support group who have raised funds for a minibus to be used by the group for hospital appointments etc and now need to raise funds to finance all the running costs, e.g. servicing, fuel, drivers, etc. Tickets £12.50 from box office 01395 514413 Mon-Sat 10am-2pm or in person. Further information from Ruth Lewis telephone 07976 251929. |
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02 Feb 11 - 05:54 AM (#3087072) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Derek Schofield The festival has already had contact from people at Radio Devon about the Air Ambulance benefit. and the festival has, in turn, been in contact with Tony Day of the Middle Bar Singers. No-one wants to interfere with the established pattern of the reunion, but given the MBS existing concern for charitable collections (eg for the lifeboat) I am sure everyone can work together. and yes, it's going to be a busy weekend, with the concert in the Manor as well.... organised by that great festival supporter, Bill Lankester. It's almost a complete festival weekend! That said, Radio Devon haven't been back in touch yet. Derek Schofield |
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02 Feb 11 - 07:05 AM (#3087112) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Ralphie Hi SteveT....I was being ironic! But, you have to admit it's easier to book a B&B in February!!! Looking forward to the re-union in a few weeks time. If Radio Devon want to talk to someone re the Radway stuff. Chris Timpsom is the chap to talk to...I'll try and find an E address. Alternatively they should contact the Radway direct. Derek...Didn't know about the Manor gig....A mini Fest indeed! Regards to all, and see you there! |
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02 Feb 11 - 11:59 AM (#3087320) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Mrs.Duck I will be joining the reunion even though I've never actually been to the main festival. Looking forward to it. |
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02 Feb 11 - 04:30 PM (#3087494) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Herga Kitty Oh Jane, that's brilliant news and we'll make sure you have a great weekend! Kitty xx |
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02 Feb 11 - 04:33 PM (#3087496) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Herga Kitty Oh, and I've just thought, that'll be you and the other Shanty Annas? K |
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02 Feb 11 - 05:49 PM (#3087544) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: vectis Hoping to get there this year as it is the start of half term hols. |
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02 Feb 11 - 07:14 PM (#3087581) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Tug the Cox Hi Kitty and others....just putting the info out there...hope all constituents of the mini festival will now contact Radio devon and organise some good PR and some collecting.....Herbaceous border as well if Sue's out there. jeff |
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02 Feb 11 - 07:17 PM (#3087583) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Tug the Cox BTW, for any survivors, there is a folk aid night at the Clipper, Exmouth, on Sunday 20th, 8.30.. Reasonable pub grub and some decent fairly priced ( £ 2.60 or so ) real Ale. |
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03 Feb 11 - 11:13 AM (#3087903) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Sue the Borderer .....Yes. Sue's out there. But it won't be "Herbaceous Border" since what I run is now called "Wild Thyme Border Morris" (we separated to make two sides). WT will be dancing on Sunday morning (11am - on the Esplanade by the Royal York and Faulkner) - so isn't actually within the 2pm Fri - 2pm Sat. Not sure if this makes a difference to 'collecting'. Sue |
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03 Feb 11 - 07:16 PM (#3088230) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Tug the Cox Lets all be abit creative.....anything that will raise money will be gladly accweoted and no doubt acknowledged the next week. Isn't there, however, plenty of room for 'one off' busking around the town, fri or sat, that Radio devon could pick yp....and also act as an advert foor the rest of the weekend, and indeed next August. |
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04 Feb 11 - 04:41 AM (#3088411) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: bubblyrat Looking forward to The Radway, and am dusting off the cajon for the Sunday morris with Sue & Co. |
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14 Feb 11 - 10:27 AM (#3095040) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Ruth Archer Hello, With the Middle Bar Reunion weekend comes the Great Festival Leaflet-Stuffing weekend! If anyone thinks they'd like an hour or two out from the singing/playing, or has a bored partner who will be twiddling their thumbs while the music/singing is going on, please get in touch by PM and I will tell you where we will be envelope-stuffing on Saturday. Your time will be much appreciated. Nattering, cups of tea and chocolate biscuits will be in abundance. |
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14 Feb 11 - 02:49 PM (#3095205) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Ruth Archer refresh - and thanks to those who have replied via PM so far! |
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14 Feb 11 - 04:23 PM (#3095274) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST > If Radio Devon want to talk to someone re the Radway stuff. Chris Timpsom is the chap to talk to My name is Chris Timson. I presume Ralphie is talking about me :-) I host the Radway mailing list. Feel free to pm me. Cheers, Chris |
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14 Feb 11 - 04:26 PM (#3095277) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: ConcertinaChap Oops, wasn't logged in. Try pm-ing me now. Chris |
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14 Feb 11 - 04:56 PM (#3095293) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: bubblyrat Not long to go now ! But rest assured,ye Radwayfarers; I shall NOT be bringing my new "guitar-banjo" that I just bought ( nobody could be that cruel ,Ralphie! ).And I PROMISE not to mention "Irish Music". |
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14 Feb 11 - 05:05 PM (#3095300) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: bubblyrat Good name ,that, eh ?? "The Radwayfarers" ; I like it ! |
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14 Feb 11 - 05:13 PM (#3095308) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Ralphie Sorry Chris....I added an extra Pee just to remind me of you! |
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15 Feb 11 - 08:23 AM (#3095596) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Mrs.Duck Is it a silent 'p' as in swimming pool? I'm getting very excited at my first Sidmouth visit! |
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15 Feb 11 - 08:32 AM (#3095600) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Surreysinger Chris ... how can we PM you if you're posting as a guest? I'd like to be added to the mailing list, so that I can make it next year. Irene |
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15 Feb 11 - 09:27 AM (#3095641) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Noreen Irene, read the 2nd post from Chris, immediately below the first one. |
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15 Feb 11 - 09:49 AM (#3095666) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Rob Hopcott Hi All Wondering what time Radway Reunion will be kicking off. Anybody got any ideas? Somebody last year, when I was there, suggested there were musicians playing on Thursday? Getting excited already and camp site booked :-) |
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15 Feb 11 - 10:38 AM (#3095698) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Surreysinger Thanks Noreen - word blindness - I must have scrolled past that one!! |
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15 Feb 11 - 07:10 PM (#3096060) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: vectis Is anyone else bringing a motorhome down? I haven't figured out the best parking place for mine yet - any ideas? |
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15 Feb 11 - 07:32 PM (#3096080) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: the lemonade lady Vectis: When the festival's on in the summer, some people park their campers in Glen Road. sal |
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16 Feb 11 - 04:27 AM (#3096250) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Rob Hopcott I've booked for the first time into Little Bowd Farm, Bowd which is a Caravan Club CL but the lady when she rang me back on her mobile didn't seem interested in whether I was Caravan Club or not so it may be open to anybody. She said £9 per night. I recollect last year I wild camped at the bottom of Glen Road, though, with no problems. In fact, there was another camper there next to mine which was quite cosy. I once phoned the Council about somewhere to put my camper and they told me it was illegal to wild camp but many others seem to get away with it :-) |
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17 Feb 11 - 08:03 AM (#3097063) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: ConcertinaChap See you on Friday, Rob! Chris |
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17 Feb 11 - 10:56 AM (#3097175) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST,Rob Hopcott Looking forward to it Chris :-) |
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17 Feb 11 - 05:46 PM (#3097515) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: vectis Van serviced and appliances checked. Check. Gas system overhauled and leak cured. Check Van loaded and ready to go. Check Head cold descended to throat and chest. check - BUGGER I think I will have to give it a miss as I don't want to give everybody else my bug. BUGGER! BUGGER! BUGGER! Mary |
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18 Feb 11 - 02:37 AM (#3097708) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Liz the Squeak Sorry to hear that Mary, was looking forward to seeing you again! Maybe you'll feel better later... Kitty - The Shanty Anna's will be there short handed but I'm sure we can be prevailed upon for something. We might even sing! We may even have a new song!!! LTS aka Anna Bolics. |
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18 Feb 11 - 03:02 AM (#3097714) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: My guru always said Oh Mary, that's such a shame. We'll miss you, but thankyou for not giving your bug to us! Safe journeys everyone! |
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18 Feb 11 - 08:20 AM (#3097870) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Mrs.Duck Anna Quay ready willing and able! |
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18 Feb 11 - 04:47 PM (#3098227) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: The Barden of England Hot Damn - - gonna be there tomorrow. First one for us so see you there. John Barden |
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20 Feb 11 - 01:07 PM (#3099156) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Herga Kitty Thanks everyone for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend - and it was great to see so many of the posters to this thread. I hope that Mrs Duck and John Barden enjoyed their first Sidmouth reunions too. And, as a plus, the weather yesterday was amazingly good (especially after all the rain on Friday night). Looking forward to being back in Sidmouth in July. Kitty |
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20 Feb 11 - 01:51 PM (#3099180) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Mrs.Duck It was a fantastic weekend. Long drive back but worth it. |
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20 Feb 11 - 02:46 PM (#3099211) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: JennyO Rob and I had a lovely time there - it was good to get together again with such a great bunch of singers. The room rang! By the end of Saturday night I had a slight case of 'festival throat' from belting out those choruses, but I wouldn't have it any other way. See you all in Folk Week! |
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20 Feb 11 - 03:00 PM (#3099223) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: My guru always said Ha! Thought I recognised you JennyO but didn't 'click', sorry!!! Lovely weekend, no throat left after my last song which was quite a Belter. Hope everyone gets home safely. Glad you did Jane! |
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22 Feb 11 - 05:34 AM (#3100219) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: The Barden of England Had a lovely time and it was good to see familiar faces again in The Middle Bar. Went to The Radway for the first time ever - really good music, and refrained from singing. After an early start we were too tired to venture out on Saturday night, but nanaged to get a couple of pictures of the 'Morris' on Sunday morning. Thank you all for a lovely time. John Barden |
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22 Feb 11 - 06:03 AM (#3100223) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: GUEST It was rather good wasn't it? Dave |
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22 Feb 11 - 03:58 PM (#3100570) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Dave Earl Whoops That Guest was me at work. |
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24 Feb 11 - 08:09 AM (#3101858) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: ConcertinaChap I can say the Radway was a gem this year. Missing a few regulars but plenty made it and the music just went on and on. Memorably good. Chris |
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24 Feb 11 - 04:25 PM (#3102138) Subject: RE: Sidmouth Reunion, 18th-20th feb From: Mrs.Duck Well convinced us to at least try to see some of the main festival this year. |