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03 May 19 - 06:17 AM (#3990500) Subject: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Bob Blair ( Guest) Sad, Sad, Sad, News I'm completely devastated to have to inform you that Anne Neilson has died suddenly. Anne co-founder of the Ballad Workshop,felow member of Stramash and dear friend passed away last night/this morning, More news when I get it.. Her brother found her dead on the floor when he went to her flat after not getting an answer to his phone calls. She was complaining yesterday of intense pain. Anne was involved in numerous folk song activities and we all owe her a great debt. More on that later also I don't now how to cope with this - crying as I write this note. I'm appearing at Girvan FF this weekend and I'll try to sing a song for her there, but how I'll manage I'm not at all sure. Bye bye dear Anne Bob Blair |
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03 May 19 - 06:40 AM (#3990509) Subject: RE: Anne Neilson RIP From: Jack Campin Oh NO. What an extraordinary person she was, and what a huge gap she leaves. |
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03 May 19 - 06:50 AM (#3990511) Subject: RE: Anne Neilson RIP From: Vic Smith Terrible news - shocking. That woman was a great asset to all who loved folk music. |
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03 May 19 - 06:58 AM (#3990514) Subject: RE: Anne Neilson RIP From: Brian Peters I'm speechless with shock and sadness. Anne was a wonderful singer, a mover and a shaker, and had become a good friend over the last few years. This is a massive blow for Scottish folk song. I'm quite devastated. |
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03 May 19 - 08:13 AM (#3990531) Subject: RE: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Andymac This is such terrible news, I'm in shock. To have lost both her and her life long friend Gordeanna in such a short space of time is an awful blow for Scottish tradition. But more importantly it's awful news for her many friends. I can't believe it- not Anne. |
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03 May 19 - 08:51 AM (#3990540) Subject: RE: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Bob Blair Just to keep people in the loop - there's to be a post mortem BB |
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03 May 19 - 01:50 PM (#3990610) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Tattie Bogle I am crying too. Such a lovely person, and all credit to her and Gordeanna for setting up the Glasgow Ballad Workshop, and for the many younger singers they tutored, mentored and encouraged. I had seen her a few times in Stramash and other concerts and workshops but got to know her a wee bit better via the GBW. Always sympathetic to anyone's problems, and just a great person to have known. |
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03 May 19 - 03:48 PM (#3990641) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: John MacKenzie So sudden. A stalwart of the Scottish music scene, and she will be much missed, by many. |
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03 May 19 - 04:27 PM (#3990647) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,akenaton Very sorry to hear this terrible news, I remember Anne from the seventies, when Stramash with Adam, Kevin and the Clutha lads used to visit our local pub the Glendale in Strachur. |
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04 May 19 - 10:49 AM (#3990691) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,John James Poor Anne. It was a privilege to be one of her long time friends. 40 years and more. Her contribution to the folk music scene in Scotland was immense. Wonderful intellect,I enjoyed her sharp wit and humour. Many of her close friends will be shocked and saddened by this unexpected news. Hard to take in. Rest in Peace Annie |
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04 May 19 - 07:55 PM (#3990770) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: The Sandman i am sorry to hear this RIP |
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08 May 19 - 09:20 AM (#3991428) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Kieran Argo Anne was a lifelong close friend to my dad's side of the family and will be sorely missed especially by my Aunt Frances. To quote Frances "She was kindness personified" and so generous with her friendship, time, support and knowledge. |
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12 May 19 - 02:09 PM (#3991974) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST Taught with Anne in duncanrig secondary in East Kilbride. Wonderful lady. |
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12 May 19 - 03:06 PM (#3991982) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Richard Mellish I've only just seen this thread, having been away from Mudcat for a while for a variety of reasons. I am very sorry that we have lost her. |
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13 May 19 - 07:35 PM (#3992229) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Gallus Moll I think Anne posted on mudcat as EKanne? Her funeral is on Thursday 23rd May at 14.00 at the Linn Crematorium, Glasgow. There will be an EGM of The Glasgow Ballad Workshop on Sunday 26th May at 13.00 in Avant Garde, King Street Glasgow. So sad to have lost Ronnie Clark only a couple of years ago, then Gordeanna McCulloch in March and so soon after - Anne Neilson. Miss them all terribly. |
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14 May 19 - 07:52 AM (#3992311) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: andymac I'm not surprised you miss them, we all do. They were so supportive of aspiring singers which is why I hope the Ballad Workshop feels able to continue. I get there very rarely as I no longer live in Glasgow but I know how important it is. Andy |
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14 May 19 - 10:56 AM (#3992316) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Tattie Bogle Anne reverted to using her own name on here for posting: she did formerly post as EKanne. |
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14 May 19 - 03:48 PM (#3992385) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Waddon Pete Anne will be greatly missed. My condolences to all who know and love her. RIP Peter |
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17 May 19 - 12:02 PM (#3992783) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Brian Peters As Gallus Moll pointed out, the Glasgow Ballad workshop has now lost three of its leading lights. I hope it can carry on - a really valuable initiative. And I so agree with Kieran Argo's words: 'She was kindness personified and so generous with her friendship, time, support and knowledge.' I'll be at the funeral so please say hello, pseudonymous Mudcatters above. |
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19 May 19 - 01:00 PM (#3993059) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Gallus Moll Anne and Gordeanna were also members of the Gallus Molls, as was the late Maureen Jelks. Only two of us left now -- - - - |
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20 May 19 - 10:03 AM (#3993114) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Gallus Moll NEILSON Anne Pollock 5.7.44 2.5.19 Rutherglen East Kilbride Suddenly at home, Anne, loving sister to Ford and Robert, dear aunt to John, Andrew, Janice and Robbie and great-aunt to their children. Friend and sister-in-law to Sheila and Fiona. Teacher, Folk Singer and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at St Mungo's Chapel, Linn Crematorium, Lainshaw Drive, on Thursday 23rd May at 2pm. Family flowers only. (The Herald, Glasgow 14th May 2019) |
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20 May 19 - 11:27 AM (#3993126) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Bob Blair To Gallup’s Moll Alison. You should have given some thought before you posted the funeral link. We were in the process of trying to decide whether the link should be posted outside of the Ballad Workshop members. Without thinking you have circumvented that decision.. It could well be that because you have extended the link to a audience wider than Ballad Club members, that it will cause a system crash meaning that no-one or hardly anybody will get access. I’m not a member of Mudcat so I can’t contact admin easily, so I think you should contact Joe Offer or some other admin and ask them to delete your post containing the streaming link Bob Blair I deleted the post with the address. -Mod |
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20 May 19 - 12:33 PM (#3993134) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST Sorry Bob, thanks moderator (Joe?) I didbt realise the possible consequence. I should've checked. Apologies. A Not Joe. For future reference, it's never a good idea to post links or anything else shared in a closed group. |
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22 May 19 - 08:56 AM (#3993388) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Ian Taylor So sad to hear the news about Anne. As well as seeing her compere and hearing her sing at the Glasgow Ballad Workshop, I had the privilege of being in her song class at Glasgow Fiddle Workshop. Her warmth, humanity and passion for music never failed to shine. She will be much missed. |
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30 May 19 - 09:44 AM (#3994462) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: GUEST,Bob Blair If anyone would like to view Anne's rembrance service thenhere are the details - Log on to www.Obitus.com Enetr user name; linn1326 enter password; 768993 and you should be at the the service' If you'd like to keep a permanent copy to view at your leisure, here's a link. https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZ0obA7ZTU0uWYrueYLji22x5jdpPJEel2zV Regards Bob Blair |
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31 May 19 - 03:33 PM (#3994709) Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Anne Neilson RIP From: Vic Smith Well written obituary to Anne by Pete Heywood in the June/July issue of The Living Tradition which dropped through the letterbox earlier today. |