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16 Dec 17 - 06:05 PM (#3894247) Subject: Easter 2018 ?FOLK UP THE MOORS! From: Mr Happy [Free DIY Music & Song Sessions Event] The 9th glorious year's grand venture in wild Wales presented by Mr Happy enterprises will be taking place once again this Easter at The Sportsmans Arms Inn on Denbigh Moors, North Wales. At Easter, Mr Happy & the Gloom Band [from Chester] plus many other musical friends, will be off to the Sportsman?s Arms Inn, LL16 5SW [01745 550406] for our annual singing & music event ? http://www.sportsmansarmsinn.wales/ It'll be on from Maundy Thursday 29th March until Tuesday 3rd April 2018 It?s set up just like a folk festival but without any concerts or stuff you have to pay for. Also ?cause everything?s on site, there?s no need to wander the streets looking for a session. The Sportsman?s is a venue which can offer up to 3 separate rooms/ areas for different sorts of seshes ? singarounds, folk club, mad Irish diddly thrash, seriously non-smiling English music, dreary French tunes, Old Timey/ Bluegrass, maudlin unaccompanied dirges, etc [Please note that this event is not a Folk Festival. There are no paid acts. All music & song is unamplified & purely acoustic] All welcome - come on down - it'll be brill!! The campsite will be available from Thursday 29th March until Tuesday 3rd April 2018 It?s a DIY do- bring yourselves, voices, instruments ,your tents, vans, caravans & kitchen sink! It's all FREE!! FREE camping! - Big field overlooking Denbigh Moors, for tents, caravans etc No need to book camping, just turn up. Up to 3 separate rooms available for various types of music & song + outside beer garden overlooking the hills & lake. Session/Singaround Thur nite/Fri nite/Sat afternoon & evening/Sun afternoon & evening - either in pub or on campsite, weather permitting. Similar on bank holiday Monday, if many left [or haven't left!] Campsite facilities include cold water tap!! & cold water WC - not to be missed!!! Breakfasts & hot meals available at the pub. Some additional hardstanding for caravans/ campervans at rear of pub. For further info, contact Mr Happy. 01244-675860, 0754- 896- 0141, mrhappy007at btinternet.com |
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18 Dec 17 - 08:02 AM (#3894488) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy |
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20 Dec 17 - 12:08 PM (#3894929) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy The Sportsman's Arms Inn has a new landline, it's 01745 550814 |
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20 Dec 17 - 03:35 PM (#3894967) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Severn Relaying a message from Othello : You're planning to do WHAT!? ....... |
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21 Dec 17 - 09:41 AM (#3895129) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy Severn, Did you post in the wrong thread? |
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21 Dec 17 - 02:04 PM (#3895190) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: GUEST,SussexCarole Was a great weekend last year. Not sure if we can make it in 2018 - hope we can |
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21 Dec 17 - 03:50 PM (#3895208) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Severn Mr. Happy, Just an inquiry passed on from a rather worried and confused Moor, is all, though it might as well have been in Moor's Code, as the Shakespeare reference managed to escape you.... I'll try to be less Moorish in the future....... |
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21 Dec 17 - 08:07 PM (#3895235) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy Ah, I'll check it out in Old Moors Almanack! ;-) Old Moors Almanack |
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02 Jan 18 - 02:53 PM (#3896964) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy Brand new special early bird prices for the New Year!! Here are the latest offers: In line with the current trend of organisations offering special cut- throat price deals, the Folk Up team will be making similar concessions, as below: Before 3pm Thursday 29th March 2018: The whole event: half price [£ 00.00] 24hr day tickets 1/2 price [£ 00.00] Children under 61 up to 50% off [£ 00.00] OAP's, unwaged UB40 & any other disadvantaged folk, next to nothing[£ 00.00] Camping only £ 00.00 per night. No need to book a camping pitch, just turn up! |
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03 Jan 18 - 05:36 AM (#3897064) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: JHW Is it the Highest Pub in Wales? (I used to do Singaround weekends last century at Tan Hill, Highest pub in Britain it says on my fleece.) |
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03 Jan 18 - 08:39 AM (#3897110) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: FreddyHeadey JHW - afaik yes, it is the highest pub in Wales. I checked these a few years ago when we did a bike ride to the highest nine English pubs... Wales : 1490ft Sportsmans Arms LL16 5SW 1390ft Racehorse Inn NP7 0PU 1370ft Lamb & Fox NP4 9SS 1330ft Tafarn ty Uchaf NP22 4HG then lots more in Blaenavon, Brynmawr & the hills round about. -About 30 above 1100ft & another 30 above 1000ft (open in a browser, landscape, not 'maps') Map of Welsh pubs over 1,200ft ~2009 |
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04 Jan 18 - 11:49 AM (#3897338) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy FreddyHeadey, Thanks for info. The Sportsmans Arms Inn has a new phone number, it's 01745 550814 |
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04 Mar 18 - 04:59 PM (#3909451) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy Latest news from Leon Gierke, the landlord at The Sportsmans Arms Inn. The new gate for the camp field is in now, so although the entrance way will be as before, the exit will be via the new gate, situated downhill & onto the road. This should alleviate the difficulties experienced last year in getting vehicles & caravans off the site. Additionally, extra amounts of hardcore are being laid down to further aid traction. As Easter's earlier this year, it coincides with the lambing season. Consequently, we may not have full use of the barn. However, Leon tells me he has a plan to accommodate this contingency. Watch this space for further bulletins. |
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23 Mar 18 - 03:45 PM (#3912752) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy During the gathering, there'll be chances to spot many famous but incognito mystery guests. Some of these include the elusive & rarely glimpsed a cappella ensemble; The Heartsouls, whose close harmony arrangements can be experienced in one of their special presentations of 'Our Sing About' - not to be missed! There'll also be fleeting sightings of the Myserichords performing some of their mad wriggles - a popular pastime amongst courting couples in the 15th century. You've never seen anything like it! In addition, darting about hither & thither, will be Mr Happy & the Gloom Band, ably demonstrating how traditional folksongs & tunes should be appropriately enacted, ie, no laughing or smiling nor any displays of enjoyment such as rhythmic swaying, giggles or titters - only kidding!! ;-) It's not long now [as the actress said to the bishop] I'll get me coat! LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share . 11Freddo During, Pete Howarth and 9 others . 1 share Comments John Steward Comment on this post... . News Feed RECENT ACTIVITY. Jane Gilday 3 hrs · ... Everything crossed that we can make it. MOT due on van so much depends on what happens. LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 1Alan Whitbread . Comments John Steward John Steward Jane Gilday, will keep all my digits & appendages x'ed too, good luck! 1 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 3h. John Steward Comment on this post... . OLDER. Andrew D Jackson 13 March at 12:42 · ... Hi John Steward, I am planning on coming to the event but i now have to go to a funeral in Stafford on the Thursday so will not get there until Friday lunchtime. Could you save me a small space for this beast please? Image may contain: sky, house, cloud, outdoor and nature Andrew mentioned you. Message them about this event. Message LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. Comments John Steward John Steward Hi Andrew D Jackson! I can't guarantee a space on the limited hard standing but there will be loads of room for everyone on the camp field. Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1w. Andrew D Jackson Andrew D Jackson Ok thanks, i have wellies?? 1 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1w. John Steward Comment on this photo... . John Steward shared a link. 12 March at 18:14 · ... For any budding mando players, see here: How to Play the Mandolin : Basic Note Structure for Playing the Mandolin Learn to play the basic note structure on a mandolin with… youtube.com .. LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. Comments John Steward Comment on this link... . John Steward 12 March at 15:38 · ... IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CAMPERS: DRINKING WATER The pub's water has a slight yellowish tinge as it comes from its own underground well but is perfectly safe to drink and the well water is tested regularly by Welsh Water to ensure its quality. LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 6Bernard Maher and 5 others . Comments Leon Gierke Leon Gierke Heather filtered John! 1 Manage WowShow More Reactions · Reply · 1w. Tom Brown Tom Brown We've had yellow snow and now yellow water, what next ! Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1w. Janet Stephenson Janet Stephenson Great excuse to drink more beer then ???? 1 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1w. John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward 4 March at 16:17 · ... Latest news from Leon Gierke, the landlord at The Sportsmans Arms Inn. The new gate for the camp field is in now, so although the entrance way will be as before, the exit will be via the new gate, situated downhill & onto the road. This should alleviate the difficulties experienced last year in getting vehicles & caravans off the site. ... See more LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 77 . 2 shares Comments Tony Cutler Tony Cutler Really looking forward to this, when can we arrive? Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 2w. Tony Cutler replied · 2 Replies . Leon Gierke Leon Gierke Pub will be open from 5pm on the thursday right through. 3 Manage WowShow More Reactions · Reply · 2w. Tom Brown replied · 4 Replies . John Steward Comment on this post... . Paula Roscoe 16 February · ... Who is performing over this weekend? Hoping to come up Saturday. What time does it start? LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. Comments Mark Hodgson Mark Hodgson Not sure. Just going for the vibe and meeting up with good friends. X Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4w. John Steward John Steward Who is performing over this weekend? Have a read of the event description, all will be revealed. Hoping to come up Saturday. What time does it start? Have a read of the event description, all will be revealed. ;-) 1 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4w. Mark Hodgson Mark Hodgson Cheers John. Won't matter to me who is on. Live music is live music plus the company equals good time. ?? 1 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 4w. John Steward Write a reply... . Paula Roscoe Paula Roscoe It doesn't really say who is playing, only what type and three rooms to choose. We have a daughter with autism and it is her birthday weekend - sadly for us, we can't just turn up and hope there is someone playing or there is plenty to keep her engaged...See more Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 1w. Paula Roscoe replied · 2 Replies . John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward 29 January · ... Volunteer Stewards needed! Do you enjoy Folking About most of the time? Are you a dedicated, lifelong folker? ... See more LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 15Pete Howarth, JohnnCarole Warburton and 13 others . Comments View 2 more comments . Les Lawton Les Lawton Not so sure about the ‘enjoyment ‘ clause !!! Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 7w. Tom Brown Tom Brown Sounds a bit of a bar steward to me. 1 Manage HahaShow More Reactions · Reply · 7w. Jackie Thomas Jones Jackie Thomas Jones I need sitting down job can't stand for long due to disability....but would like to help if I can Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 7w. John Steward replied · 3 Replies . John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward 17 January · ... Weekend Workshops Every morning around dawn +/- 50m dash to facilities block, followed by hopping up & down with both legs tightly clenched while waiting for the sitting tenant to emerge. ... See more LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 7Bernard Maher, Marilyn Reeves and 5 others . Comments Les Lawton Les Lawton Don’t forget the 50m drunken midnight stagger !!! 1 Manage HahaShow More Reactions · Reply · 9w. Tony Cutler replied · 2 Replies . John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward shared Michael Brunskill's post. 11 January · ... https://www.facebook.com/michael.brunskill.3/videos/10155083241311894/ Play -0:47 Unmute Additional visual settings Click to enlarge .. 672 Views . Michael Brunskill added a new video. 25 March 2017 · LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 10JohnnCarole Warburton, Linda Wild and 8 others . 2 shares Comments John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward 2 January · ... Brand new special early bird prices for the New Year!! Here are the latest offers: In line with the current trend of organisations offering special cut- throat price deals, the Folking About team will be making similar concessions, as below: ... See more LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 22Sue Worsfold, Alan Whitbread and 20 others . 1 share Comments View 3 more comments . Tony Cutler Tony Cutler I am tempted to come if i cannot find abything cheaper 3 Manage HahaShow More Reactions · Reply · 11w. Tom Brown replied · 8 Replies . Jane Gilday Jane Gilday Been saving up and almost there! 2 Manage HahaShow More Reactions · Reply · 7w. Andrew D Jackson Andrew D Jackson Can i pay by bank transfer or do you take credit cards. We are thinking seriously about coming but google maps tell me it will take 5 hours to get there, so in my old motorhome it will be 6. Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 7w. John Steward replied · 3 Replies . John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward 20 December 2017 · ... The Sportsmans Arms Inn has a new phone number, it's 01745 550814 LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 5Pete Howarth, Mark Taylor and 3 others . Comments Mark Taylor Mark Taylor Ta! ?? 2 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13w. Les Lawton Les Lawton Thanks John 1 Manage LikeShow More Reactions · Reply · 13w. John Steward Comment on this post... . Hilary Ward 16 December 2017 · ... Alas, we wouldn't be able to join you but am so glad you're keeping this fabulous event going!! Trefor!! LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 11 . Comments John Steward Comment on this post... . John Steward shared a Page. 15 December 2017 · ... https://www.facebook.com/sportsmansarmsinn/… Sportsmans Arms Inn Restaurant · 1,343 Likes Sportsmans Arms Inn's photo. Sportsmans Arms Inn Liked Jane Gilday Conán McDonnell Sue Worsfold Geoff Hollis .. LikeShow More Reactions Comment Share. 3Pete Howarth and 2 others . Comments John Steward Comment on this post... . Older posts ... . . |
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27 Mar 18 - 06:56 PM (#3913564) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: Mr Happy From Leon Gierke, landlord of Sportsmans Arms: After 5 months of snow and rain the field doesn't look great! I've kept animals off it but the relentless weather has taken its toll! There is stone down on the entrances and people with 4x4s and tents are free to use the fields. At the moment I wouldn't advise anyone without a 4x4 or anyone with a heavy caravan to enter the field unless its dry for a good couple of days leading up to arrival. I say we sensibly pack the car park, the drive in front of the pub and use the layby 200 meters past the pub (many can fit there). I'm happy to open the field and also help tow caravans etc on and off the field if people want to. Be assured I've tried everything to get the field accessible and will continue to do so. Tonight I will be looking for temporary field mats to use so i will get back to you about that. A reminder to everyone coming to pack in as much as possible would be great. On a positive note......ive loads of really good cask ales in! |
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09 Jan 19 - 01:09 PM (#3970803) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: GUEST,Gazza2 I thought I saw this advertised for 2019 here on Mudcat but it seems to have disappeared. Is it still on??? |
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09 Jan 19 - 01:17 PM (#3970806) Subject: RE: Easter 2018 - Folk Up the Moors From: GUEST GUEST,Gazza2, See Easter 2019 –Folk Up the Moors! |