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24 Jun 02 - 01:45 PM (#735857) Subject: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Abuwood Does anyone know anywhere that fits this bill? We are based in the Midlands UK and fancy a weekend away? |
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24 Jun 02 - 01:58 PM (#735873) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: nutty You've just missed a great one at Beverley , Alison :-) |
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24 Jun 02 - 01:59 PM (#735877) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Chris Amos Come to the Leigh on Sea Folk Festival this weekend, see the thread on World Record Singaround. Regards Chris |
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24 Jun 02 - 02:17 PM (#735894) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull I think Cleckheaton is next week. |
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24 Jun 02 - 02:24 PM (#735898) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: BB Check out the Whittlebury Song & Ale thread - sounds like the answer to your prayers! Unfortunately, it's not till the end of September, but do get in touch if you want to know more. Barbara |
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24 Jun 02 - 04:04 PM (#735971) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: GUEST,MCP Have a look at the festival listing at fRoots (You can save it onto your own computer for later browsing at leisure - that's what I do). Amongst the delights for the coming weekend (June 28-30) are The Four Fools at Chorley, Leigh-on-Sea as mentioned by Kevin, The Nailers' Moot at Belper, a charity festival at Digby (Lincs) and quite a few more. Many have web sites linked from the listing, those that don't have contact telephone numbers usually. Mick |
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24 Jun 02 - 04:17 PM (#735980) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: vectis Come to sunny Sussex on July 5,6,7 for the Travelling Folk Ale. Details through fRoots or me. |
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24 Jun 02 - 04:27 PM (#735987) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: janey How about The olde Dungeon Ghyll at top of Langdale Valley in the lakes? Camping on the National Trust Campsite? There is real ale and often a bit of music, good scenery and all that. Has anyone been to the Nailers Moot at Belper? What is it like? Was it you in ALchester? |
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25 Jun 02 - 03:21 AM (#736329) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Abuwood Thanks Nutty, was at Alcester, and can see Beverley Minster from Mum's flat, so would not be allowed to camp (or drink!) just need a Helmsley monthly! We are booked for Shellbacks and Foxs most weekends until August an it is then that we wanted to get away with no respsonsibilities! Yes Janey that was me at Alcester it was a good do but I didn't get time to sit and sing in a singaround:-( Thank you for reminding me about the Old Dungeoen Ghyll, I went there in my first life 20 years ago when I wasn't into folk- Do they still have an Irish Wolfhound? |
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25 Jun 02 - 04:23 AM (#736340) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Trevor Come to our little party at Squilver, in the hills of South Shropshire. Singing, playing, dancing Saturday afternoon and evening, communal breakfast on Sunday followed by pub session (and it fits your time frame). Big Nev's Ale, brewed down the road in Bishops Castle. Camping and a bit of indoor space available as well. It's a private do, usually 60 or so people, many of whom were at the Bishops Castle festival the other weekend. PM me if you're interested and I'll give you more details. |
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25 Jun 02 - 12:32 PM (#736593) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: GUEST,JohnB We got thrown out of the ODG, or was that the NDG, for singing, some 40 years ago. JohnB |
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25 Jun 02 - 02:21 PM (#736660) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Grab There's usually a session every Saturday night at the Three Stags, possibly the best (and smallest!) pub ever. That's at Wardlow Mires in the Peak District. Very popular with climbers and walkers. And there's a campsite just alongside which costs £1 to the farmer who owns the field (not much in the way of facilities, just a single toilet and a basin with cold water, but for £1 you can't really argue). There's better campsites further away, but it's a big bonus to be able to drink what you like, especially at the 3 Stags which has incredible beer. Graham. |
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25 Jun 02 - 05:51 PM (#736861) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Abuwood Looks fab Grab, thanks for the info I am getting spoilt for choice! |
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25 Jun 02 - 06:00 PM (#736869) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: GUEST,Richard Bridge (cookie and format C) 6th July, Mariners Arms, Rainham, Kent folk ale day. 7th July 55th birthiversary of the Canopus (pub) ROchester named after the Short bros plane - the pub used to be the works pub - with folk 'n'stuff. Camping more of a problem but if you are interested I can check with the people doing the Mariners. Pub has a green patch and might play ball! |
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25 Jun 02 - 06:00 PM (#736871) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: oombanjo Conway this weekend you will find the link on froots |
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25 Jun 02 - 06:07 PM (#736875) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Uncle_DaveO Camping, singaround, and (probably) ale? That's where I'll be this weekend, but in Barrie, Ontario! It's a Paltalk get-together. I expect to have a wonderful time and sing myself hoarse! Dave Oesterreich |
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25 Jun 02 - 09:20 PM (#737001) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Peter K (Fionn) Don't know what part of the Midlands you're in, but Cathy Lesurf & friends are running a festival at Thoresby Park near Ollerton (north Notts) Friday & Saturday 5 & 6 July - "the world in one county." From memory it's £15 (£2 for kids) and a nominal charge for camping. If you're interested in this one, semd me a personal message and I'll give you Cathy's email address. (Tickets, and maybe some details, are available from Nottingham Playhouse - 0115 9419419.) On a somewhat larger scale there's the annual Fairport Convention reunion at Cropredy, 8-10 August. I wouldn't be surprised if Cathy's on the bill there too. The Cambridge Folk Festival (August 1-4) has the most spectacular line-up, as usual - all days sold out. |
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25 Jun 02 - 09:27 PM (#737008) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: McGrath of Harlow And there is Moreton Midsummer in a couple of weeks - that's in Essex.
13th-14th July - Moreton Midsummer - Moreton, Essex. Sessions, singarounds, folk-club, concerts, Rose Queen crowning and procession, 25 Morris Sides, step-dancing competition, Brass Bands, belly-dancing...Everything free except the barn dance on Saturday, and the beer. And camping available. Contact: Rosie 01277 374378; Jyne 01277 890519. Or email - rosie@the briars13.freeserve.co.uk |
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22 Apr 03 - 11:01 PM (#938213) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Mr Happy just returned from a fab w/e do at Priestweston,Salop,UK. Any more do's like this on anywhere? Anyone knoe if the Stag's Head thing is still going? |
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23 Apr 03 - 05:20 PM (#938784) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: vectis 4th to 6th July at Upper Dicker, East Sussex. The Travelling Folk Song and Ale. Just the thing three days of singing, playing and fun. Come and join us. PM me for more details. Mary |
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24 Apr 03 - 05:45 PM (#939506) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Grab Mr Happy, assuming you mean the one in the Peaks, I don't know. I've not been there for ages now, not since I posted that. Last I heard it was fairly quiet - the climbers and walkers who used to go there don't seem to turn up as much any more, and there aren't as many musicians either. Summer's usually busier though, so just see. I'm planning a trip up there with a friend sometime in the summer, so I guess I'll find out. The beer will still be on, and the room will still be free, at least - the only question is whether you'll be on your own or whether there'll be other people there as well. Graham. |
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25 Apr 03 - 04:54 AM (#939777) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: GUEST,John J I'm fairly certain the Stags Head session is still going. John |
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11 Nov 03 - 07:19 AM (#1051564) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Mr Happy Any of these kind of events coming up for Nov & Dec? After successfully camping at Audlem Bagpipe & Hurdy Gurdy Day last w/end, me & fiends are ready for more winter camping & folking about. |
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12 Nov 03 - 07:12 AM (#1052268) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: alanww Hi Mr Happy! Try the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival on 9 to 11 Jan 2004. Its free and there is loads of fringe singing/music. Not sure about camping or caravanning though. I put my campervan in the car park of the Boat Inn. "Dancing and singing, bell ringing ...!" Alan |
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12 Nov 03 - 07:41 AM (#1052280) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Mr Happy alanww, Thanks for that, where is Whittlesea? |
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12 Nov 03 - 08:04 AM (#1052290) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: IanC Whittlesey is next door to Peterborough. Closer in time is the Buntingford Winter Sing ... this weekend. :-) |
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12 Nov 03 - 08:20 AM (#1052299) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: My guru always said Is there space for Caravans at Buntingford Ian?? |
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12 Nov 03 - 08:38 AM (#1052307) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: IanC Not sure ... I am usually elsewhere during the weekend. There's indoor camping but no mention of anything outdoors. Here's the brochure. There's more info on this thread and a few people who would be able to tell you. :-) |
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12 Nov 03 - 02:32 PM (#1052602) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: My guru always said Thanks for the links Ian! |
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21 Feb 04 - 10:49 AM (#1120422) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Mr Happy Are there any happenings like this in March? |
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21 Feb 04 - 10:52 AM (#1120427) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Mr Happy Fri/Sat/Sun camping would do too. Also any other events like these rest of year? |
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21 Feb 04 - 12:28 PM (#1120481) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: LesB Mrs Lemon's Bishops Castle Folk Weekend 11th-13th June. Not entirely free, but almost. £10 for a weekends camping & if you want to go to a ceilidh on the Sat night £5. By all accounts it's a reet good weekend> I can't go unfortunatly due to dancing commitments in Conwy. Les |
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21 Feb 04 - 04:38 PM (#1120635) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: brid widder well this weekend a few of us are off to Whitby to celebrate McFat's 5oth... |
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21 Feb 04 - 05:25 PM (#1120657) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Fibula Mattock |
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21 Feb 04 - 05:27 PM (#1120659) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? From: Fibula Mattock hmm, didn't intend being quite so silent - was just going to mention what a great resource the fRoots site is... |
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22 Feb 04 - 07:12 AM (#1120970) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: the lemonade lady Thanks LesB for the mention. if you go to www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk or copy and paste this into google you might see some other details. Sal |
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22 Feb 04 - 07:26 AM (#1120973) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: GUEST,kathy You are very welcome to join us at the Fox and Hounds, Bridestowe on Dartmoor on the 14/15/16 May. Excellent campsite, owned by the pub, a bunk house for indoor camping, an Irish landlord who loves having us there and, best of all, some seriously good singing. Small but very friendly. |
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22 Feb 04 - 06:36 PM (#1121382) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: Zany Mouse The Caravan and Camping Club have a Folk section. They seem to be very active, although I haven't been to one of their events YET. Rhiannon |
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23 Feb 04 - 07:08 AM (#1121670) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: Dave Bryant I don't know that I'd want to camp (in a tent) in March, but it would be OK in the caravan with a power hook-up for the radiator. Mind you some of the sites we've been on can be pretty muddy and it can be fun trying to get the caravan of the site again ! Over midsummer, there's always the Folkmob Knockholt weekend - I usually end up making a homebrew for it - and anyway "The Tally Ho" is only just 10 minutes down the lane. |
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25 Feb 04 - 01:43 PM (#1123614) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: Mr Happy thanks for your contributions, cats, here's some i dug up which are either free or next to nothing: Easter April 9-12 Miners Arms, Priestweston, Shropshire June 25-27 Dent FF, Cumbria July 2-4 Newcastleton Trad Music Fest, Scottish Borders more? |
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26 Feb 04 - 04:48 AM (#1124158) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: GUEST,padgett Barnsley Easter singaround, St Yorks based Shaw Inn, Racecommon Rd take pub over! inddor camping at the YMCA £5 weekend Fri/Sat/Sun 9th to 11th Apr 5 mins walk bring beer mony and bed! AFO member Long established alternative to Lancaster festival director Ray padgett Sun guest Benny Graham could go thro to Mon/Tues as club on Mon night |
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27 Feb 04 - 04:38 AM (#1125012) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull |
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05 Mar 04 - 07:09 AM (#1129682) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: Mr Happy more? |
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05 Mar 04 - 10:53 AM (#1129790) Subject: RE: Singaround, Real Ale, Fri/Sat Camping? - UK From: DG&D Dave March 26-28 The National Folk Festival at Sutton Bonnington Leicestershire is the only place to be (I'll be there:-). And it's straight up the M42 from Brum. It's on the Nottinham University School of Horticulture campus and they have camping. If it's too cold for camping, the singing in the students union bar has been known to continue throughout the night(s). More info here Dave. |