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04 May 12 - 05:00 PM (#3346945) Subject: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Friday 29th June to Sunday 1 July, Roger's Rant is a fun weekend of folk music that we are running in the beautiful Dorset countryside in aid of charity. This will be a celebration of traditional & contemporary folk music, song and dance at Milborne St Andrew DT11 0JA. There will be some of the best of the local amateur singers and musicians, as well as some from further afield. There is also the opportunity for aspiring singers and musicians to have a go in a friendly atmosphere at the Sports Club. Info about this year's event and pictures of previous years on Facebook, here. Money raised will go to Julia's House Hospice and The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Hope to see and hear some Catters! Kitty |
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05 May 12 - 09:59 AM (#3347140) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Cats Its in my diary |
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06 May 12 - 09:29 AM (#3347448) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle Just in case the name puts anyone off - Roger has never been known to rant. he is a gentle soul. |
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07 May 12 - 03:55 PM (#3347923) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Indeed he is, Al, but he likes a bit of alliteration... Kitty |
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08 May 12 - 04:17 AM (#3348068) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle Well I daresy we've all like filthy sexual practices that are best kept quiet. I suppose there's a bit of DH Lawrence in him - the beards a clue. |
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08 May 12 - 05:18 AM (#3348086) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty I should have said in my original post that there is no charge for attending - and camping (with use of showers and toilets) is just £10 per person for the weekend! Kitty |
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08 May 12 - 10:36 AM (#3348215) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: GUEST,running_hare I'm looking forward to seeing everyone! It should be a great weekend. |
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09 May 12 - 02:02 PM (#3348768) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Refresh - info on how to book camping is available from rogers.rant(at)gmail.com! Kitty |
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10 May 12 - 03:59 AM (#3349022) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: My guru always said I'm seriously hoping that we'll be able to come along to join the fun this year. Haven't managed it yet, so fingers crossed! |
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10 May 12 - 07:19 AM (#3349073) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Splott Man I'm hoping I may be able to get there from the Saturday evening. Sounds fun. Splott Man |
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29 May 12 - 02:33 PM (#3356916) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Just a month to go now! Hoping the weather holds... Kitty |
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29 May 12 - 07:04 PM (#3357012) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Hawker K & I are looking forward to it! |
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30 May 12 - 05:42 PM (#3357396) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle refresh |
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25 Jun 12 - 07:46 AM (#3367702) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Refresh - starts on Friday! Kitty |
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25 Jun 12 - 09:08 AM (#3367726) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: My guru always said Alas, the Fates have conspired against us and it's very unlikely that we'll be able to come along *grumble* Another year hopefully. Have fun you lot!! |
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25 Jun 12 - 09:36 AM (#3367732) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Dave Earl Would have loved to be there but the Bloody Day Job has got in the way again. One day I'll make it ! Dave |
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25 Jun 12 - 10:12 AM (#3367746) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Morticia looking forward to it |
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26 Jun 12 - 08:40 PM (#3368459) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: JennyO Rob and I will be there, for the first time. I guess that makes us Rant Virgins :) Any likelihood of a Mudgather? I noticed that MGAS can't make it :( |
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27 Jun 12 - 04:03 AM (#3368531) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Jenny It's small, intimate festival, and the programme for the singing venue is pretty full - I'm happy to collect names of Catters at the singarounds but I'm not sure whether there's space in the pub for a dedicated Mudgather... See you both on Friday! Kitty xx PS Any volunteers for collecting names in the pub? |
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27 Jun 12 - 04:29 AM (#3368539) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle Apparently Paul Openshaw (DADGAD maestro) will be doing his sonwriters workshop. Don't miss it and get his new album- The Potting Shed! |
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27 Jun 12 - 04:31 AM (#3368540) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle I believe Paul is doing his sonGwriters workshop - Saturday morning. 10.30 - I think. |
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27 Jun 12 - 06:53 AM (#3368563) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Paul is facilitating a song swap workshop on Saturday morning, 10-12, with contributions from Lucy Burrow and Dave and Ann Reader. After that, I think he'll be playing in the music session in the pub for a while.... Kitty |
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27 Jun 12 - 07:57 AM (#3368577) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle can't help but wonder whaT pAUL WILL SWAP HIS worm Farm song for! |
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27 Jun 12 - 10:44 AM (#3368637) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: GUEST,Les Sullivan Camper fixed might be there for Friday.............Hooray!!! |
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27 Jun 12 - 12:34 PM (#3368690) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: GUEST,Paul Openshaw A song workshop does not sit comfortably as a solo effort, since I cannot think there is a definitive right or wrong way to write songs!. Having the input of four writers (as a starting point) is a great way forward. If nothing else, should no-one else turn up, at least there will be four of us! |
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27 Jun 12 - 04:50 PM (#3368823) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Wuzzle See you soooooooooon xxx |
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28 Jun 12 - 12:24 AM (#3368945) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle Don't worry Paul, I will come along and tell you and everyone else the CORRECT way songs should be written. For I know everything. |
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28 Jun 12 - 04:06 AM (#3368974) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: SunrayFC Blimey, I stand no chance! |
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28 Jun 12 - 04:10 AM (#3368975) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle Ah! In which case you've got the four songwriters - you don't really need me. |
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02 Jul 12 - 10:39 AM (#3370725) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: GUEST Thanks to Roger, Alice, Gilly, Tony and everyone who made a wonderful weekend - especially to those who stayed to take down the marquee this morning (hope you didn't get too wet)! I clocked the following Mudcatters, partners and occasional guests who post - all of whom performed at the singarounds: Herga Kitty + Horologist Hawker + Mr Hawker Quantock JennyO Mr&Mrs Scarecrow Sunray FC Wuzzle & Mr Wuzzle Wild Flying Dove No Fixed Abode (Tony & Una) Broadsideman Morticia + Idris Big Al Whittle Les Sullivan Paul Openshaw OK, so who did I miss (running hare....?)? Kitty |
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02 Jul 12 - 10:45 AM (#3370731) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Looks like my cookie disappeared while I was ranting - now reset! Kitty |
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02 Jul 12 - 11:44 AM (#3370750) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle Sorry I would have been round there sooner, but peoples cars kept breaking down. Lots of fun last night though. Can the bloke who came up to me and asked for advice - get in contact with me? Him and his wife were in the caravan with Shirley as we arrived. If he comes and visits me - I'll sort his guitar out for him. Sorry I was a bit preoccupied last night getting Denise out of the building. al |
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02 Jul 12 - 11:53 AM (#3370755) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: GUEST,Paul Openshaw Hi Kitty, What about the Wareham Wailers and their French friends? Their session in the sports club on Sunday afternoon was incredible. A definite weekend highlight, even for those of a "non shanty" disposition. Paul |
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02 Jul 12 - 01:10 PM (#3370796) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: SunrayFC I have to admit I am a words man.... Normally I don't understand what the shanty man is singing about, and when done in French I have even less idea. But the voices and passion were admirable. And excellent musicians too. I would hope in the future more is made of the potential! A lovely mix! |
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02 Jul 12 - 02:20 PM (#3370833) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: GUEST,Mrs Scarecrow What a brilliant weekend it was, Lots of variety in terms of singers, and the Barn Dance on Saturday night was tremendous fun. Will definately be in our diary for next year |
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03 Jul 12 - 06:15 AM (#3371187) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Wuzzle A very big thanks to Derek and Kitty for all their hard work at the Rant this year the organizing, M C' ing concerts and sings. Thank you to Paul for the song forum, and to all the wonderful guests that came and sang for us who were as ever brilliant and beautiful, Thank you to Chris Hall and the Dorset Buttons Ceilidh band for giving up their time to make the Barn Dance such a wonderful evening. So many people have told us how much it was enjoyed. Forgive me for quoting Paul's message that the Sunday afternoon shanty singing was 'stunning' but I have add my thoughts to say it was absolutely brilliant due to the Wareham Whalers and their delightful guests from France. So a big thank you to all as well. Thanks Mervyn for the Puddle walking, to the caterer's thank you……:0) thank you Susan and Martin for running the bar To everyone involved in any way big or small thank you finally many thanks to Roger and Alice for starting the whole rant thing off in the first place. We live in hope that government will one day bring in more funding for all these good works and charities but until then lives have been changed by fund raising. Thank you |
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03 Jul 12 - 06:23 AM (#3371191) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Wuzzle And thanks to all who donated for the raffle :0) |
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03 Jul 12 - 08:01 AM (#3371212) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Paul - I was only posting the names of Catters I'd spotted, because I undertook to do so in an earlier post... I'm glad that you and others have flagged up your highlights from the weekend. (Of course, for me they included your worm farm!) Kitty |
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03 Jul 12 - 10:46 AM (#3371293) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: JennyO This was the first time Rob and I have been to this, and we'll be back! We loved it! There was something for everyone. As well as all the singing, we enjoyed the music session in the pub on Saturday afternoon, and the concert up in the church on Sunday. I also put another face to a Mudcat name - Big Al Whittle. Nice to meet you, Al, and enjoyed your music - shame you couldn't be there for longer. It was great to be in such a relaxed atmosphere amongst friends. We felt very well fed, thanks to the two dinner ladies who are 'stars' in their own right. Thank you to everybody who made this brilliant weekend happen! |
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03 Jul 12 - 11:24 AM (#3371309) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Hawker We were Rant Virgins too, and really enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and great singing, music and dance. The french singers made it special too, I think we too will be back for more. Thanks to all who worked so very hard to make it the great weekend it was. Cheers, Lucy & Kevin x |
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14 Aug 12 - 09:36 AM (#3390012) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Herga Kitty Just to let you know that the Rant raised just over a thousand pounds (£1,014.62), and cheques for £500 have gone to both Julia's House and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Thanks to everyone who made this possible! Kitty |
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14 Aug 12 - 08:22 PM (#3390249) Subject: RE: Roger's Rant Dorset UK 2012 From: Big Al Whittle well done! |