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14 Jan 13 - 02:52 AM (#3465793) Subject: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Valmai Goodyear Royal Oak, Barcombe, East Sussex BN8 5BA The day begins as usual with an hour of join-in tunes while people arrive. Singing starts at noon; ballads and the occasional instrumental party piece will be very welcome. There's a break from 6.00 - 7.00 p.m. After the break we'll continue the singaround, and after completing the circuit of the room we'll try to put on anyone who hasn't yet sung. Food is on sale until 9.00 p.m. 11.00 - 12.00 Tunes session led by Bryan Creer 12.00 - 1.30 p.m. Dave Earl and Elizabeth Rimmington 1.30 - 3.00 p.m. Sandra Goddard & Valmai Goodyear 3.00 - 4.30 p.m. Diane & Steve Nevill 4.30 - 6.00 p.m. Liz Randall & Steff King 6.00 - 7.00 BREAK 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Hilary Ward & Valmai Goodyear (will encourage anyone who hasn't sung to come forward) 8.30 - 11.00 p.m. Peter Collins (to arrange generous final hour of choruses) We MC in pairs, with one person collecting names and making sure people get good notice of their turn, so you know you can go to the bar or the loo without getting missed. The other MC calls out the names before and after each person has sung, so if you didn't hear the name when they started you should be able to catch it afterwards. There is plenty of space and the acoustics are good. It usually takes 2-3 hours to complete a circuit of the room. |
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14 Jan 13 - 02:53 AM (#3465794) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Valmai Goodyear Eeeek! That should be 19th. January, this coming Saturday. If a kindly elf could correct it I'd be very grateful. Valmai (Lewes) |
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14 Jan 13 - 05:28 AM (#3465814) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: GUEST,Psychomorris Valmai A very impressive line up of MC's (and good singers too) How crowded does the day get? It's a fair way for me to visit and not get in. Thanks psychomorris |
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14 Jan 13 - 10:59 AM (#3465939) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: GUEST If you are there all day you should get at least 2 songs maybe as many as 4. |
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14 Jan 13 - 01:11 PM (#3465996) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Valmai Goodyear A reminder that I am an idiot and that the Singaround is this Saturday, 19th. January, not 19th. February. Guest's estimate at the rate of songs is accurate. It takes 2-3 hours to get round the room. We've never turned anyone away, but it can get quite full; that's part of the joy, because the chorus singing is magnificent. On Sunday 20th. January there is a free ballad session from noon until 3.00 p.m. at the Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ, chaired by Stuart Walker. The emphasis is on the great traditional ballads. This is the usual home of Lewes Saturday Folk Club. Valmai (Lewes) |
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14 Jan 13 - 03:09 PM (#3466053) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: My guru always said Come early Alan, you'll enjoy the whole day!! REally looking forward to it, it's THIS Saturday!!! |
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15 Jan 13 - 02:12 AM (#3466287) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: GUEST See you all there Dave |
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15 Jan 13 - 02:33 AM (#3466291) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Dave Earl Whoops that was me sans cookie Dave |
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15 Jan 13 - 02:53 AM (#3466296) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Valmai Goodyear I'm going to have keep adding that the day is this Saturday, 19th/. January, not 19th. February. You can also find the event by searching 'All-Day Sussex Singaround' on Facebook. Here's a link. Valmai (Lewes) |
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15 Jan 13 - 08:19 AM (#3466385) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: flying cat First sing of the year, can't wait. see you all there! Moira & Malc |
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15 Jan 13 - 01:31 PM (#3466519) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Valmai Goodyear Splendid! And it's on Saturday 19th. January, not Saturday 19th. February. Do shoot the messenger, it would be a kindness. Valmai (Lewes) |
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15 Jan 13 - 05:04 PM (#3466631) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Liz Randall Looking forward to the Sing on SATURDAY 19TH JANUARY!! |
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16 Jan 13 - 02:41 AM (#3466837) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 Feb From: Valmai Goodyear Thanks, Liz, yes, it's SATURDAY 19TH JANUARY!! Valmai (Lewes) |
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16 Jan 13 - 03:49 AM (#3466852) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: Joe Offer Valmai is NOT an idiot, but sometimes has trouble typing. Please show up at the singaround this week Saturday, 19 JANUARY - and be nice to Valmai. Thread title changed. -Joe- |
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16 Jan 13 - 07:56 AM (#3466921) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: My guru always said Many thanks Joe!!!! Looking forward to being there in at the weekend!! Wrap up well everyone! |
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16 Jan 13 - 05:00 PM (#3467187) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: Valmai Goodyear Many thanks to Joe for changing the title of the thread to the right date, and my apologies again for putting the wrong one in a hurry. The local forecast is for a little light snow, but nothing horrendous. I always feel that crisp cold weather adds to the joy of drinking Harveys Old. Valmai (Lewes) |
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17 Jan 13 - 03:18 PM (#3467693) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: Valmai Goodyear I'll put any news of seriously bad weather here and on Farcebook, as well as on the SEFAN email list. Valmai (Lewes) |
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18 Jan 13 - 11:39 AM (#3468106) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: Valmai Goodyear It's not too bad at all in Lewes (except for the road outside Goodyear Towers, which is always spurned by the gritters) so we are going ahead tomorrow unless there is very heavy snow overnight. Valmai (Lewes) |
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19 Jan 13 - 02:18 AM (#3468368) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: Valmai Goodyear We're going ahead! Bryan Creer, Sandra and I are going in the Creermobile and plan to arrive in time to start at 11.00 a.m. with the tunes session, singing starting at noon as usual. Valmai (Lewes) |
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19 Jan 13 - 02:23 AM (#3468369) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: Dave Earl Been checking Bus web pages. Looking good into Lewes and Compass seem to be operating almost normalyl. See you about 11:40 to get a pint and start the singing Dave |
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19 Jan 13 - 03:23 AM (#3468376) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: My guru always said So glad you're going ahead and hope that everyone stays safe! We're so sorry that we won't be able to join you today, we had been looking forward to it all year! Alas, we had to make the decision not to travel due to the icy conditions. Be safe and keep warm, and enjoy! |
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19 Jan 13 - 03:52 PM (#3468670) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 JANUARY From: My guru always said Well, having posted that we weren't going, we suddenly decided to chance the roads and I'm so glad we did. We only went for the afternoon but there was a good crown there with some excellent songs. In the last hour before the break we were blessed with performances from several 'youngsters' - well, they were younger than me and I'm usually the 'baby' in the room *grin* Great to see these 'youngsters' singing! Thanks to Valmai, Bryan, Sandra and all the Folks who make this lovely day possible. Hope you all get home safely! |
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20 Jan 13 - 03:44 AM (#3468847) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 January From: Valmai Goodyear That was an amazing day. The snow inevitably kept some people away, but those who came sang their hearts out and the sound and variety were wonderful. It was very good to see quite a few new faces, especially people with small children, bringing good traditional songs to the day. Enormous thanks to everyone who came despite the weather, and to the Royal Oak for looking after us very well for the full twelve hours. Valmai (Lewes) |
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20 Jan 13 - 05:05 PM (#3469130) Subject: RE: Sussex Annual All-Day Singaround 19 January From: trayton Sorry to have missed it for the first time in years, glad it went well and looking forward to next year Malcolm and Moira |