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15 Oct 12 - 08:10 AM (#3420124) Subject: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Greetings to all, The Alcester Winter Folk Warmer is going ahead as usual this year so please visit the website. Any questions or suggestions can be sent to the webmaster or enquiries. Here is a link. Alcester Folk Festival. |
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15 Oct 12 - 10:47 AM (#3420206) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Herga Kitty A lovely way of passing a winter weekend - we'll be there! Kitty |
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15 Oct 12 - 03:01 PM (#3420341) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Looks like we'll be there too, wouldn't miss it!!! |
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16 Oct 12 - 04:00 PM (#3420915) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Thanks for the support guys, how about Hot chocolate this year? |
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16 Oct 12 - 05:19 PM (#3420950) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said With brandy & marshmallows? |
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17 Oct 12 - 04:23 AM (#3421123) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Hamish Yep! I'll be there for my first time. Be gentle with me. The listed contact address seems to be knackered: I got a bounce when I used it. |
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17 Oct 12 - 08:19 AM (#3421217) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: MoorleyMan Me too, Hamish. Maybe the list's already closed. |
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17 Oct 12 - 09:08 AM (#3421249) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Think I'm on the 'more to come' list *grin* |
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17 Oct 12 - 06:51 PM (#3421629) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,Derek Schofield Can someone please tell me the dates etc for the summer festival in Alcester? I have been emailing (to get the dates for the list of festivals in the next English Dance & Song magazine) but haven't had a reply. Thanks Derek |
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18 Oct 12 - 03:31 AM (#3421807) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Derek: It should be 21st to 23rd June. |
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30 Oct 12 - 12:42 PM (#3428385) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Marj, has been away and she hasn't imparted that information to me yet. It will be added to the website when and if. Just checked, the websites down, the hosting company 'YORHOST' is about as much use as a chocolate teapot. I will be switching to another host over the next few days and the name of the website will change to .org.uk hopefully we'll get back up the search engine listing fairly quickly. See you all soonish.. GM :) |
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07 Nov 12 - 03:55 PM (#3432637) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Hello all you lovely people. After hours of work and not inconsiderable expense the website is now well again albeit witha different name (not too different) so please update your links to this and keep an eye on it as it will be updated again soon. http://www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.uk Cheers |
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08 Nov 12 - 03:12 AM (#3432860) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Looks good, well done! |
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08 Nov 12 - 03:45 AM (#3432870) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Thanks for the feedback MGAS. Last year they did the same thing, it was offline for a while and nary an apology so this year we moved to a new server. Unfortunately they don't respond to phone or email and I cant transfer the old domain name away from them so when it does become active I will redirect it. Oh the pain, the pain.. See you soon (ish). GM |
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08 Nov 12 - 05:23 AM (#3432897) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Les in Chorlton I think it would help your cause if you stated 'up front' where Alcester is. L in C# Chorlton-cum-Hardy Manchester M21 0XJ |
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08 Nov 12 - 06:39 AM (#3432920) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Les in Chorlton So, exiting grump mode: Half way between Redditch and Stratford-Upon-Avon Here L |
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08 Nov 12 - 08:24 AM (#3432958) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,Square The Circle We'll be there and the Newport Folk Club crew. Terry and Ann |
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08 Nov 12 - 09:49 AM (#3433002) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST last week end in Feb 2013 |
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08 Nov 12 - 09:54 AM (#3433005) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man I look forward to seeing you all in Alcester which is just south of Redditch which is South of Birmingham. On Tellus of Sol. |
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08 Nov 12 - 04:50 PM (#3433267) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Noreen And in streetview: The Swan Hotel, Alcester, Warwickshire |
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09 Nov 12 - 02:52 AM (#3433474) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Hamish Just teensy-weensy tweak, if I may be constructive... the title tag has "Alcestr Folk Festival" (sic)... not important I guess... just sayin', like. |
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09 Nov 12 - 05:13 AM (#3433514) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Hamish Oh, and Marje's e-mail address works okay now, too :-) |
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12 Nov 12 - 04:32 AM (#3435076) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Hi Folks, well, I finally got the new website going. We have moved from Yorhost or Web-mania and are now with a supplier who at least answers their emails. Actually they are pretty good. Please pass on to anyone who is having difficulty finding us that we are now at http://www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.uk Thank you all for your support and keep the thread going.. GM ;) |
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12 Nov 12 - 05:13 AM (#3435088) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: bubblyrat I am now living in Tewkesbury , so hope to start getting back to Alcester and Upton festivals , especially having joined "Happenstance" Morris side as a drummer ( and have just been asked to play for "Gloucester Grallers" shawm -ensemble ; very exciting !). |
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15 Nov 12 - 06:12 AM (#3436846) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Greetings Bubblyrat, are Happenstance a border side? Is the shawm a reed instrument? Combine the two and you'd get some really interesting music I think. GM |
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23 Nov 12 - 08:02 AM (#3440933) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Hope the weather is good. |
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06 Dec 12 - 05:37 AM (#3447930) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Website updated. |
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11 Dec 12 - 04:32 AM (#3450419) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Herga Kitty We're very honoured to be on the updated guest list! Kitty (and Derek) |
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09 Jan 13 - 10:56 AM (#3463592) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Soon now.. |
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20 Jan 13 - 03:50 PM (#3469100) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Wild Flying Dove Alcester Winter Warmer 22-24 February 2013. A small friendly festival for people who enjoy good singing. At The Swan Hotel, Swan Street, Alcester, B49 5DP. Over 30 artists booked. Concerts, story-telling, sessions, singarounds & folk clubs all weekend. Hard standing for campers and caravans. Indoor camping at The Swan if you buy breakfast. Weekend ticket £25. Hard standing for campers and caravans - Those leaving Sunday before 6 pm can stay at St Benedict's School, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, B49 6PX. Those wanting to stay till Monday can stay at the Greig centre car park opposite the school - The Greig, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AD. Showers will be available at the Greig centre at a small cost. Indoor camping at The Swan is available to those who buy breakfast. To book tickets please send a cheque and stamped addressed envelope to PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU, OR email your address to marjstanley@rocketmail.com Also email if you need more information. Guests booked so far are: Bram Taylor, Hector Gilchrist, Tony Portlock and Becky Menier, Tony Barrett, En -Chante, Hamish Currie, Huw Chidgley, Sean Humphries, Alhambra, Fairfield, Maria Barham and Carole Palmer, Kate Akers and Andy Fincham, Malc Gurnham and Gill Gilsenan, Copper Kettle, Graham Collins, Tom Patterson and Dave Morton, Dave Bordewey and Dave Young, Jon Harvison, The Laners, John Morris & Morning After, Pat Smith & Ned Clamp, Speake & Lowe, Hilary Ward, Pete Grassby, Sharp as Razors, Dave & Celia, The Jays, Sam Stephens & Gren Morris, Kitty Vernon & Derek Burgess, Owd Yes Osses, David Cheffings. |
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21 Jan 13 - 11:34 AM (#3469479) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,alanww Sounds good to me! "... I've spent it in good company!" Alan www.sharpasrazors.com |
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21 Jan 13 - 02:45 PM (#3469553) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Really looking forward to this & keeping fingers crossed that the weather will improve! |
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23 Jan 13 - 04:22 AM (#3470262) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Weather, what weather ;) |
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23 Jan 13 - 06:19 AM (#3470300) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Silly Boy *grin* The adverse weather is almost all over bar the shouting thankfully, I'll be able to get back into gardening again soon! |
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24 Jan 13 - 03:44 AM (#3470666) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Refresh! |
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24 Jan 13 - 11:29 AM (#3470791) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Got to take my caravan in for a service and then Alcester will be out first outing this year. We are really looking forward to it. See you there. Probably behind the greg. |
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28 Jan 13 - 06:02 AM (#3472364) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Website update, now with news of summerfest.... Where can I get guitar case stickers. Anyone? |
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31 Jan 13 - 05:50 AM (#3473847) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: RWJ you could try starting another thread for stickers, someone not going to Alcester may help |
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02 Feb 13 - 07:07 PM (#3475027) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,cookieless Sue the Borderer Hi Green Man Can't make the winter warmer but looked at the website for news of the summer festival. Looks like the date is a state secret!!!! Can we prize it out of you somehow?? Or am I just looking in the wrong place? Sue |
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03 Feb 13 - 07:59 AM (#3475211) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Herga Kitty Sue - the summer festival is 21-23 June. I asked Marje, because we're planning to celebrate Herga's 50th birthday around then and didn't want to clash! (Herga birthday celebration now scheduled for 24th June). Kitty |
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04 Feb 13 - 07:49 AM (#3475576) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,Square The Circle Only three weeks to go |
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11 Feb 13 - 06:59 AM (#3478220) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Did a recce of the Hard standing around the Greg.. The building is still there and looks OK from the outside. Any news on its final disposition anyone? We'll get a few vans in. Looking forward to it. It'll be our first outing in the van this year. See you all there. |
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12 Feb 13 - 02:20 AM (#3478510) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Looks like we have a MudGather!!! 4.30pm - 6pm on the Saturday in the small room that's used for the story-telling. Hope a few Catters can come along!! |
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12 Feb 13 - 07:47 AM (#3478596) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Will try to get there this time. Hope the weather improves, however it won't make any difference to us hardened folkies. |
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12 Feb 13 - 06:10 PM (#3478808) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Noreen Won't make it this year sorry. A week in Gran Canaria takes precedence- but only just :) Have fun all! |
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14 Feb 13 - 06:24 PM (#3479764) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man And to think I turned down Antigua to help with this festival... I wish.. |
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15 Feb 13 - 04:14 AM (#3479876) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Any news on the availability of water for Caravans & Campers at the Geig or the School? |
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17 Feb 13 - 04:10 AM (#3480609) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Acorn4 Unfortunately we can't make this due to a friend's 50th on the Saturday running over into the Sunday, but we've got the main festival in the diary. |
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17 Feb 13 - 04:33 AM (#3480614) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Panic over, I've heard there should be water available at the School for caravans and Campers. I've also heard that the MudGather time has changed. Watch this space.... Dave & Julia, we'll miss you! |
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18 Feb 13 - 09:49 AM (#3481037) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man I usually fill up at the sports centre. They are usually ok with it. GM |
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18 Feb 13 - 02:17 PM (#3481117) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Kevin Adams Not long now - really looking forward to this! |
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18 Feb 13 - 03:04 PM (#3481132) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Kevin Adams this from the Facebook page - The Mudgather is now 1:45-3:45 Saturday at The Swan. On another topic - for caravans and campervans - water will be available at the school across the road from the Greig Centre from Friday. |
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18 Feb 13 - 05:26 PM (#3481187) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Thanks Kevin, I don't do Facebook! |
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20 Feb 13 - 04:02 AM (#3481541) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Looks like it'll be a bit on the chilly side. Lots of layers in order.. |
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20 Feb 13 - 05:14 PM (#3481772) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Anyone bringing chocolate??? |
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21 Feb 13 - 10:43 AM (#3482021) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said Panic not, I have just found some emergency chocolate at the supermarket. I'll bring it just in case anyone comes to the MudGather. 1.45-3.45 at the Swan on Saturday!! |
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22 Feb 13 - 04:32 AM (#3482339) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: RWJ Good move, the gather does not clash with the rugby now |
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24 Feb 13 - 01:04 PM (#3483280) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Hamish Had a fab time, although could only do the Saturday. Great to see loads of old mates. Some great sings :-) |
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25 Feb 13 - 03:54 AM (#3483456) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Splott Man We had a great time. Lots of catching up with old friends, singing and playing. We even got into the Mudgather for the first time in ages. Thanks Marje and your team for making it happen. Splott Man. |
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25 Feb 13 - 05:03 AM (#3483470) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,Fyldeplayer My wife and I had great day - good to meet in catters sing, always good to hear new songs. Front room sing provided so many great moments and really enjoyed the folkclub - thank you to MC for squeezing us in before need to leave. We made some recordings with Caravan man which will be fun to see on youtube. Hope to be more involved in future. |
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25 Feb 13 - 07:12 AM (#3483491) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST,Square The Circle Fablus weekend great singing as usual, still one of the best singers festivals in the country. Looking forward to June with the rest of Newport folk club mobile unit. Thanks Marj & Dave. Terry and Ann |
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25 Feb 13 - 10:13 AM (#3483542) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Herga Kitty Thanks to Marje and the team and everyone who came to make it a great weekend! Looking forward to June now! Kitty |
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25 Feb 13 - 11:08 AM (#3483554) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Kevin Adams Great weekend - thanks to all! |
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25 Feb 13 - 11:34 AM (#3483565) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Will be updating the summer festival website soon. Drop by often. GM |
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25 Feb 13 - 11:59 AM (#3483573) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: the lemonade lady I'd like to click 'like' but there isn't one. Sounds like a well organised and happy weekend. Well done all. What date Is the summer festival? Sal |
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25 Feb 13 - 01:37 PM (#3483600) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Kevin Adams Summer Festival 21-23 June Sal (and everyone else of course :)) |
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27 Feb 13 - 10:19 AM (#3484275) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: My guru always said What a fabulous weekend we had at Alcester despite the cold weather, many thanks to Marj and all her hardworking team for putting together such an excellent 'Winter Warmer'. We were given a warm welcome in the Swan, huge thanks to our hosts! Thanks too, to all who came to the MudGather, great to see so many MudCatters!! We tried to get everyone inside the room and sitting down and almost everyone sang, we even had a wonderful story from Chris Lowe. We had chocolate & laughter too and here's the Register: AlcesterMarje Black Diamond TommysDaddy Harmony Angel shortybrenda Singing Referee Kevin Adams Carole Kevin Sexton Story Teller Moses Lorna Hartwell (Hatties Folk) Wild Flying Dove Fyldeplayer Alison Fenner Dame Patti Smith EPNS Splott Man Herga Kitty Horologist Carol & Paul Billy Suggers Doktor Doktor Noddy Sarah Cudmore Zoran Graham Collins Also at Fest: Green Man Richard Atkins Dave Alcester Old Girl Snuffy Selchie (RS) Alanww Square the Circle Hamish RWJ I didn't carry my list around with my so I'll bet I've missed loads of Catters from this list. Go on, who'd I miss? |
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27 Feb 13 - 11:32 PM (#3484563) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: GUEST Unicornman. Great festival as ever. Great singing. See you at banbury. Ttfn |
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28 Feb 13 - 10:17 AM (#3484681) Subject: RE: Alcester Winter Folk Warmer. From: Green Man Rainbowlady Was there too. |