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07 Nov 11 - 06:11 AM (#3251857) Subject: Folk Weekend Oxford - Auction of Promise From: GUEST,Folk Weekend Hi all Folk Weekend Oxford has arranged a fantastic Auction of Promises to raise money for Folk Weekend 2012. There are lots of amazing promises from well-known folkies, including Sunday dinner with two of the Demon Barbers, a mushroom foraging trip with a member of Bellowhead, gig tickets for Belshazzar's feast and Mawkin, and two tickets to Bristol Folk Festival 2012. There are *lots* of offers of instrument lessons from awesome people such as Paul Sartin, Pete Flood, Dave Delarre and Will Pound, and a special all-star ceilidh band who will do a whole gig just for you! 'Money can't (usually) buy' lots include a pre-release copy of O'Hooley and Tidow's latest album, a Steamchicken promotional EP which is not available to the public, and having a four course dinner cooked for you and seven friends in your own home by a well-known dance caller and historian! You can bid individually or club together with a group of friends for even more chance of winning. Bidding opens on Monday 14th November, and closes on Monday 12th December. |
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13 Nov 11 - 01:58 PM (#3256304) Subject: RE: Folk Weekend Oxford - Auction of Promise From: GUEST,Jane Bird (without cookie) The most recently added lot is a personal telling of the Beowulf story, given by Tom Goodale. This is going to be rather interesting! |
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11 Dec 11 - 11:32 AM (#3272047) Subject: RE: Folk Weekend Oxford - Auction of Promise From: GUEST The auction closes tomorrow, but there's still just over a day in which to place your bids. I've got all my Christmas presents sorted now, at least :-) |