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Saddleworth Sing!

04 Sep 02 - 04:15 AM (#776643)
Subject: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Alio

If any of you have been to Saddleworth Festival you'll know that one of our best venues is the Conservative Club because of the brilliant stewards Mary and Arthur. Unfortunately for us they are retiring in October (hope we get ones half as good for next year!) so we've decided to have a farewell party for them, which will be on Saturday, October 19th. Don't know the exact details yet, but we're thinking of having a singaround all day from 12 o'clock upstairs, and a session downstairs. If loads of people turn up, Geoff will see if we can use the playing fields as a campsite, as we do for the festival. I know that some of the Shellbacks are intending to come over, and it would be great to have some Catters there. If it's anything like the survivors seession at this year's festival, it will be brilliant! Hope to see some of you in Saddleworth in October. Ali PS The beer's pretty cheap so I'm told - I'll be on the Jamieson's!


04 Sep 02 - 12:06 PM (#776869)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: GUEST,HelenJ

Sounds good - I know a few who'd be very interested including myself. Keep us up to date on arrangements.

HelenJ.


04 Sep 02 - 01:03 PM (#776916)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: SussexCarole

Hi Ali Would love to the sing but can't manage the journey. What an excellent idea, I'm sure they will be thrilled. Lots of love Carole


05 Sep 02 - 09:14 AM (#777417)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Alio

Sorry you can't make it Carole - I know it's a long way!

We've already got some of the Shellbacks coming to join locals in wishing Mary and Arthur a good retirement (and at the same time telling them that they shouldn't be going!!).

Let me know if you want any directions - just don't look for Saddleworth as it doesn't exist! Look for Uppermill on the map (between Oldham and Huddersfield).

Ali


05 Sep 02 - 10:44 AM (#777460)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: GUEST,Patrish

Hi Ali, I will do my best to come to the sing. Will you have your photos of Whitby by then?
love
Pat


05 Sep 02 - 03:32 PM (#777651)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Ned Ludd

Hi Ali, might get there. will tere be many other shellbacks?


05 Sep 02 - 03:58 PM (#777662)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: John Routledge

There will be Martin Carthy the day after for those staying over.

He is performing at The Bulls Head Failsworth Manchester at around 8pm Sunday - less than 30 mins drive from Uppermill.


06 Sep 02 - 04:01 AM (#777968)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Alio

Ned Ludd -Shellbacks definitely coming are Theresa and Bill (with the "Jacksons" port!!), and Ian, Sue and Hannah so far - Ali and Steve are going to try to get over.

Pat, I'll bring the photos with me if you're coming over -it'll be lovely to see you again.

All the beds have gone in our house (as usual!) but there's floor space for anyone with air beds - i do a good cooked breakfast!

Didn't know about Martin Carthy in Manchester - that would be a great way to finish the weekend John.

Ali


06 Sep 02 - 05:57 AM (#777993)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Noreen

Hi Ali, I'd have to split myself in three to do all the things I want to that weekend! It's also the weekend of MegaMudcatGathering Llanstock 111, but I'll not be there either as I'll be rehearsing and recording with

Navy Cut

.

Hope you all have a wonderful time.


06 Sep 02 - 04:20 PM (#778254)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Harry Basnett

Hi, Ali...

Won't be able to get to Saddleworth because we'll be heavily involved with Extravaganza 3 at the Open Door. As John mentioned Martin Carthy is on there on Sunday along with Buz Collins and Roam. Anyone that stays over and they're not too whacked - - it'll be great to see you. The clubs at the Bull's Head, Oldham Road, Failsworth.

All the best...........Harry Basnett.


07 Sep 02 - 01:22 PM (#778703)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Yvonne

Looking forward to Extravaganza 3,Harry.See you then---if not before.

It is a shame that both venues are on at the same time because Saddleworth sounds good too!

Cheers

Diz


09 Sep 02 - 05:18 AM (#779515)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Alio

Sorry folks, but we couldn't choose the date - we don't even want them to leave!

Ali


12 Sep 02 - 07:06 AM (#781897)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: alanww

It would certainly be nice to come over to Uppermill and join the wake for Mary and Arthur. Will they be doing the hot beef butties? I think Navy Cut might give us the night off from practicing prior to recording on the Sunday and, as long as the voice isn't pressed too hard, I could possibly come over! I'll try my best but it isn't a promise! Have fun if I don't make it and save a cuddle for me at Banbury(?)!

... for now he's free to run and play ...
Alan


16 Sep 02 - 06:22 PM (#785495)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Col K

Sorry I can't make it to your farewell do, previous engagement, but give them my best wishes and wish them a happy retirement.


19 Oct 02 - 01:40 PM (#806731)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Noreen

Setting off now- hope they're still singing!


21 Oct 02 - 02:50 PM (#807984)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: 8_Pints

Thanx for the invite Alio ...

Glad we eventually moved out of the smoke.

We really enjoyed the company, song and drink!

Bob & Sue vG


21 Oct 02 - 03:06 PM (#807995)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: alanww

T'was a great session Alio! Thanks.
"I like to rise ...!"
Alan


22 Oct 02 - 07:55 AM (#808435)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: Noreen

Was great fun, and a brill sing. Loved working out the tenuous links betweeen the songs :0)


22 Oct 02 - 08:02 AM (#808438)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: GUEST,MC Fat

You still haven't said which one won Ali. I mean there's a babycham riding on this.


22 Oct 02 - 03:21 PM (#808745)
Subject: RE: Saddleworth Sing!
From: GUEST,soos

McDonald you haven't won the babycham - or the cherry - anyone who can cheat and offer up a photo like that as a tenuous link for 'I like to rise' should be excommunicated!