24 May 11 - 05:16 AM (#3159608) Subject: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,session man We're getting towards the end of May. Looming large on my calendar is the wonderful Four Fools Folk Festival, 24 - 26 June. Sadly, this year the last one. This has always been my very favourite festival. So who's going, lets make this the weekend to end all weekends. We're off to a good start with the guest line-up of Pete Coe, Peta Webb and Ken Hall, Kevin and Ellen Mitchell, Malcolm Gibbons, Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher, John Morris, Jim Mageean, Barrie and Ingrid Temple, Ken Wilson, Mark Dowding, Sid Calderbank, Peter and Barbara Snape and His Worship and the Pig. (I'm sure I've forgotten someone, and I'm sure someone will remind me). A weekend full of song, no PAs, no big concerts just a weekend for people who love folk music and song. AND I have heard that Angie and Ken have a surprise in store for us on the Sunday afternoon. One not to me missed (and no I don't know what it is, but it is aimed as a thank you to all of you who have supported the festival over the years). So, spread the word, let's make it a sell out. It will certainly be the end of an era (its the 23rd year of this wonderful event). Details can be found on www.fourfools.co.uk Let's make it a real celebration for Four Fools. |
24 May 11 - 05:39 AM (#3159613) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Fred McCormick I'm going, which reminds me I haven't booked yet. |
24 May 11 - 05:53 AM (#3159617) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Old Traddie I'm going of course. Haven't missed one since the first one. Look forward to seeing you Fred. Boy what a weekend it's going to be. |
24 May 11 - 05:57 AM (#3159618) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Barb'ry I'm going too - looking forward to it |
24 May 11 - 06:02 AM (#3159620) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Ross Campbell http://fourfools.co.uk/festival.htm |
24 May 11 - 06:06 AM (#3159621) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: nutty i'll definitely be there |
25 May 11 - 07:14 AM (#3160250) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Angie and Ken No worries Fred, your ticket is reserved. |
25 May 11 - 11:18 AM (#3160341) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Old Traddie Thanks for putting the website link up Ross. Shows what else Four Fools have been up to as well. I notice the guest list needs updating a bit so will mention it to K and A. Although I never actually go for the guest list I go because of the type of weekend its guaranteed to be. |
25 May 11 - 03:42 PM (#3160480) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Noreen I'll be there too, looking forward to it :) |
26 May 11 - 05:14 AM (#3160687) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Angie and Ken Thanks for the nudge, will get the website updated at the weekend. Cheers. Keep spreading the word. |
30 May 11 - 05:17 AM (#3162494) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Old Traddie Ken and Angie are planning a 'surprise' for us all on Sunday afternoon. Wonder what that will be. I bet it will be a really good one, a grand finale to a great festival. Don't miss it. |
30 May 11 - 05:21 AM (#3162496) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Dave Hanson The main thing the website doesn't say is where it is ? ffs. Dave H |
30 May 11 - 04:53 PM (#3162794) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Noreen It's at the same venue as the club, (The Crown, Platt Lane, Worthington, near Standish) which is mentioned and linked to on the site, Dave. No need to get shirty, just ask! :) |
31 May 11 - 01:33 AM (#3162925) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Dave the Gnome Used to be our works canteen when I worked at Logitech - Just through the railway bridge from the Crown:-) Nice place - Can't be there though due to prior commitments either in Scotland, Ulverston or Abram - Don't know which yet.. Seeing as it is the same weekend as Abram try and get the dancers to come on Sunday - If they are not all too knackered after Saturdays day of dance! DtG |
02 Jun 11 - 06:54 AM (#3164114) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST Great line up, I'm looking forward to it. Four Fools emphasis has always been on song, since year one, and still it. Really friendly little weekend. They really deserve the name of the Little Festival with the Big Heart. See you there |
04 Jun 11 - 05:04 AM (#3165067) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: John Routledge Tickets arrived this morning. Weather is like last year at the moment but it has three weeks to cool down. |
05 Jun 11 - 11:01 AM (#3165472) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: 8_Pints Tickets ordered... Sure hope there are some left! Bob |
10 Jun 11 - 06:09 AM (#3168243) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Old Traddie Only 2 weeks away now, getting excited. Looking forward to seeing eveyone and having a great sing. |
11 Jun 11 - 05:11 AM (#3168823) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST I'll be there, wouldn't miss it for anything. What a shame its their final festival. Congratulations on a great 23 years. |
14 Jun 11 - 05:43 AM (#3170328) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Four Fools Just felt this should be refreshed |
14 Jun 11 - 02:43 PM (#3170579) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,AEOLA Just rung Angie and booked my tickets!! |
15 Jun 11 - 09:48 PM (#3171231) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Old Traddie Have just found out that His Worship and the Pig will be making their final appearance at Four Fools on the Saturday as they are retiring due to commitments and difficulties with being so far apart. That's a real shame. So if you don't want to miss them, make sure you get to the weekend. |
16 Jun 11 - 04:16 AM (#3171313) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Phil Edwards I won't be able to go for the weekend, but I may be able to get a pass-out for one of the days - any more details of what's happening when? |
16 Jun 11 - 09:57 AM (#3171447) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST Really sad news about His Worship and the Pig. Glad I'll be getting to see them over the Four Fools weekend. |
16 Jun 11 - 03:37 PM (#3171620) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Phil Edwards bump I've checked with the social secretary, and I'm not going on Saturday. Sunday's possible, though, if things are happening on Sunday. Can anyone advise? |
16 Jun 11 - 05:54 PM (#3171678) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Barb'ry I know Angie had her head buried in paperwork yesterday, trying to sort out the programme - I'll give her a ring tomorrow and ask her if she can let us know. |
16 Jun 11 - 09:57 PM (#3171775) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,angie Expect the programme to be on our website after the weekend www.fourfools.co.uk It's my fault, our pending move keeps getting in the way. |
17 Jun 11 - 07:34 AM (#3171870) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,angie Hi Pip Sunday will include Sunday Songs, Ballad Session, Lazy Sunday concert, singaround, and the wonderful Four Fools 'surprise' in the afternoon. Then sing and play for as long as you like for the rest of the evening. |
21 Jun 11 - 03:35 AM (#3173703) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Phil Edwards Thanks. What time are things likely to kick off on Sunday? |
21 Jun 11 - 08:16 AM (#3173812) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: GUEST,Desi C Thus is my pet hate on Mudcat. Peole post news of festivals but no location details at all, this one doesn't even give the location on it's web site! Psychics welcome I guess |
21 Jun 11 - 09:12 AM (#3173834) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Barb'ry Hi Guest Desi, Noreen posted details above, but here's the link to the pub, where you will find all the directions. I think the programme is up on the website too. Hope you can make it without the need for psychic intervention! b Crown at Worthington |
21 Jun 11 - 09:17 AM (#3173837) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: Barb'ry Should have said that the pub contact details include a map. For those of you with sat nav, here is the address: The Crown At Worthington Platt Lane, Worthington, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN1 2XF Hmm, just looked at the website and can't find the programme, so the outline is that it starts Friday at 7.30, Saturday at 10 and Sunday 10.15 with Sunday songs or 11 with a ballad session. Hope that helps |
22 Jun 11 - 03:22 AM (#3174317) Subject: RE: Four Fools Final Festival - Who's going From: RoyH (Burl) I am really looking forward to this. Some of my favourite singers will be there. It will be great. Burl. |