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22 Feb 11 - 09:12 AM (#3100300) Subject: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Banbury's 4th Song & Ale Weekend - 8th - 10th April 2011 The Song & Ale weekend is a fund-raising event for Banbury Folk Festival in October and is held at Drayton Leisure Golf Centre. There will be a Real Ale Bar and other drinks, including hot drinks, available all weekend. Food will be on sale. We will be providing snacks during the day and a hot meal menu in the evening with two choices and a veggie option – these are home cooked and have proved very popular at previous Song & Ale events. (All profits from our food sales go towards the main festival in October) The Golf Centre also sells rolls and breakfast paninis. Camping consists of a grass area with a water point for campervans, caravans and tents. The toilets in the clubhouse are available overnight. There is also some hardstanding for heavier vehicles. The format of the weekend is in the form of informal sing-arounds and music sessions interspersed with surprise guests. There will also be workshops. There will be fund-raising activities including a sweepstake on the Grand National. Of course you will be able to buy Day tickets if you can't make the whole weekend! We would love to see you! Send us a PM with your address and we will send you a booking form. D&M |
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22 Feb 11 - 11:56 AM (#3100416) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said Banbury Website! Really looking forward to this, always a great weekend!! Come & join us!! |
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28 Feb 11 - 01:57 PM (#3104405) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Herga Kitty Cheque and booking form are in the post! NB the booking form doesn't specify who cheques should be made out to, so mine says "Banbury Folk Association" - hope that's ok? Kitty |
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21 Mar 11 - 01:26 PM (#3118393) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Hi all There are still some tickets left for the weekend. Please see our website www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk for a booking form or PM us with your address and we will send you one. Please make cheques payable to Banbury Folk Association. Weekend tickets including camping are £15. Day tickets are also available - Friday £5, Saturday all day/eve £10 and Sunday £5. Its shaping up to be another fun weekend with some truly excellent singing! Hope to see you there! D&M |
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23 Mar 11 - 05:39 PM (#3120043) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said Such an excellent venue at Drayton Golf Club, VERY Folk friendly.... |
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23 Mar 11 - 06:20 PM (#3120056) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: bubblyrat Yes !! Just ask Karen !! She's friendly with everyone ( except me !!). |
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24 Mar 11 - 05:49 PM (#3120696) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Herga Kitty Have tickets, will be there! Kitty |
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24 Mar 11 - 06:12 PM (#3120714) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: RTim Will be in Banbury in a few weeks - I always miss these events!!! Tim Radford |
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25 Mar 11 - 11:56 AM (#3121336) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Thats a shame Tim - Hope to catch up with you when you are next in Banbury. Presumably Adderbury Day of Dance? Derek and Mary |
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28 Mar 11 - 10:42 AM (#3123352) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Hi Folks There are still tickets left! If you can't make the whole weekend there will also be day and evening tickets. We have got some great surprise guests lined up and workshops - including a didgareedoo workshop! Hope to see you there! D&M |
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28 Mar 11 - 11:41 PM (#3123820) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said No snowman building workshop this year then? |
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29 Mar 11 - 02:37 AM (#3123856) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Herga Kitty As far as I can recall, the original snowman building workshop wasn't in the programme.... Kitty |
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29 Mar 11 - 05:34 AM (#3123904) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Phot Hi guys, we were hoping to make it this year, but my work has just really managed to f**k things up for the next 3 months, so no can do. Sod the forces, roll on civviy street. Chris |
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29 Mar 11 - 06:44 AM (#3123941) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Carol How can i acquire a didgareedoo please - do you think they'll sell one in the big hardware shop in Banbury or even M & S I suppose? |
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30 Mar 11 - 08:35 AM (#3124717) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary The workshop is being put on by Banbury Didge Club so I guess they will let us have a go on theirs! However last time Keith Donnelly was at our Folk Club he played the didgareedoo. Perhaps this is the next must have instrument like the ukulele? Harder to pack though! No didgareedoos needed for your session about Keith Marsden Carol.Looking foward to that! Sorry you can't be with us this time Chris - Are you planning to be in civvy street soon? Cheers! D&M PS: There are still tickets available! PPS: Snow not programmed in - but you never know!!! |
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30 Mar 11 - 11:56 AM (#3124880) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Phot I find out if I'm getting redundancy on Monday, by e-mail. Don't you just love being a second class citizen? Chris |
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04 Apr 11 - 06:50 AM (#3128139) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Hi all Checked in with Nick and Lesley at Drayton Leisure Golf Centre yesterday and they are really looking forward to next weekend. They reckon that our folk crowd are some of the nicest people they come into contact with .... no surprise there! Anyway they have now added an elsan disposal point to their facilities! The beer is on order from Hook Norton and Lesley is going to offer a more extensive breakfast menu. We will still be doing the snacks and evening menu. Fingers crossed that we have some of this lovely spring sunshine we have been enjoying lately. Still some tickets left. The programme is on the Festival website - www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk You can pay on arrival but it would help us if you are coming to let us know and if you are likely to want evening meals. Hope to see you there! D&M |
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04 Apr 11 - 05:23 PM (#3128515) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said Think I've sussed at least one of the Guests, are they supposed to be a surprise this year? |
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06 Apr 11 - 11:28 AM (#3129879) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Hi Has someone let the cat out of the bag??? They are meant to be a surprise! D&M |
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06 Apr 11 - 11:45 AM (#3129889) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Carol I know it's not Hissyfit but I do have some of their new CDs for sale - almost as good as them being there |
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06 Apr 11 - 02:30 PM (#3129991) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: The Unicorn Man I shall be there nice and early this year. I have this week off. Yippee. |
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06 Apr 11 - 02:53 PM (#3130009) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Carol Ha What's early Mr Unicorn - I reckon to get there about 3/4 - a convoy of Carols!! |
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06 Apr 11 - 04:10 PM (#3130062) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said I've seen something on someone's website, not saying who *grin* Shame it's not Hissyfit, love those Girlies!!! |
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06 Apr 11 - 06:37 PM (#3130142) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Herga Kitty Only 2 days to go! Kitty |
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07 Apr 11 - 10:17 AM (#3130496) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: The Unicorn Man Well I could have got there Monday but that would be being silly. So maybe about threeish and then walk into town for a bit. I have got a canapy that I have never used so I might try and set it up. CU there. |
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07 Apr 11 - 01:09 PM (#3130626) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Merek'n'Dary Hi All Weather forecast looks good for the weekend. Derek and I have just finished shopping for the evening meals! Its all go ..... but it will be worth it. Glad you're coming Unicorn Man! See you all tomorrow or at the weekend. D&M |
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07 Apr 11 - 04:27 PM (#3130805) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said Oh we are so looking forward to this! A wonderful opportunity for rest & relaxation amongst good friends with good singing and decent beer. Who could ask for more... |
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08 Apr 11 - 05:31 AM (#3131161) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: GUEST,Seaking at Sea Have a great weekend one and all, looks like you'll have the weather for it. I'm offshore so can't make this one but looking forward to the main fest in October. Chris |
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08 Apr 11 - 06:46 AM (#3131187) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: My guru always said We'll miss you Chris, but see you soon, stay safe! Anyone who wants to get out & about this weekend, do come along to Banbury for a fabulous weekend of singing! I'm sure that Mary & Derek will squeeze you in & you can buy tickets when you get there!! Safe journeys to all that's travelling.... |
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10 Apr 11 - 05:15 PM (#3132615) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Herga Kitty Big thanks to Merek'n'Dary for organising a fabulous weekend, to Nick and Lesley for providing such a welcoming venue, to everyone who came, sang, told stories, listened, served the dinners, ran workshops and sessions.... and the sunny weather was just the icing on the cake! I especially treasure the special moment when Lucy (who had come out for the evening with her parents and sister just to listen) sang Scarborough Fair. Kitty |
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11 Apr 11 - 07:14 AM (#3132933) Subject: RE: Banbury Song & Ale 2011 From: Carol Yes thanks for a great weekend from a clutch of Carols P.S. see you at Crediton |