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06 Dec 02 - 07:48 AM (#842216) Subject: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Straw Bear Festival, 2nd weekend in January. AnyCat coming? |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:16 AM (#842226) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: IanC Well, Hilary, since Stevenage Sword are the only people who have been every year since it was revived, it's a good bet I'll be there! |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:19 AM (#842227) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said IanC: See you in the chip shop then - bright & bushy-tailed!!! |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:24 AM (#842230) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Mr Happy i've looked on the web cite- it doesn't indicate where it is. where is it? |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:34 AM (#842237) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: manitas_at_work I'll be there with East Saxon Sword |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:47 AM (#842242) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Jeanie Wow ! What an Amazing Dancing Bear ! (I liked the photo of him visiting his German penfriend, too.) He's in Whittlesey, just outside Peterborough, Mr. H. I'll definitely try to get up there to see this - looks like a great weekend. Thanks for letting us all know about it. - jeanie |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:48 AM (#842244) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Mr Happy any camping? |
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06 Dec 02 - 09:13 AM (#842265) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Sorry Mr Happy, don't know about camping, but I'll ask the organisers (and point them here)& come back. What I do know is that it's occasionally been 'Very Cold' that weekend as you can imagine so camping wouldn't be for the faint-hearted! I've seen various Camper vans & Caravans in pub car parks so I think that's a case of chatting up landlords, probably in advance. I try to get my rooms booked by July to make sure of space, so accomodation may all be booked by now, but the tourist office in Whittlesey may be able to help. I'll look for a link. Yes, it's Whittlesey, near Peterborough, just off the A1. The whole town gets taken over for the weekend & there are song & tune sessions in most pubs in the evenings in addition to the organised 'Do's'. It's a cracking weekend with a Morris, Molly & Clog bias & firmly rooted in Folk. Well worth a visit to clear the cobwebs! |
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06 Dec 02 - 06:14 PM (#842655) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Liz the Squeak Well if Manitas is going to be there, looks like Bratling and I will be too. If camping is a problem, we can probably put you up in London - doable drive away, and may even give you a lift.... if I can remember the way! LTS |
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07 Dec 02 - 08:39 AM (#842971) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: breezy Does that mean sat 11th jan guru wont be blue anchoring it shshshsh |
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07 Dec 02 - 10:00 AM (#843000) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Yes indeed Breezy, this is one date I won't break! LTS: Hope to hear you up there :-) |
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09 Dec 02 - 06:11 AM (#843747) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said There's all sorts of local information on these Whittlesey Pages which includes stuff about accommodation. There's a Tourist Information Centre in Peterborough but doesn't appear to be one in Whittlesey itself. If you're not into the organised concerts / ceilidhs there's a good singaround in the 'Letter B' pub on the Friday & one in the 'Boat' on the Saturday night. |
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09 Dec 02 - 08:07 AM (#843781) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: treewind It's a good bash for the hardy folkie who likes to start the festival season really early! Mary and I'll likely be there, looking for a pub for a tune session with the musicians from White Rose Morris (who always come for straw bear day) and anyone else who cares to join us. Be warned: The Fens in January can be colder than a very cold thing. Anahata |
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09 Dec 02 - 06:02 PM (#844109) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Liz the Squeak Ain't nothing between you and the Steppes except the North Sea and Peterbourough cathedral! The wind is lazy, it doesn't bother to go round...... Winter draws on. LTS |
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09 Dec 02 - 08:48 PM (#844223) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww It was BL**DY FREEZING last year and I had a 4 layers on, including a heavy rag coat! Brrrrrrrr " ... where the chill seeps in your soul ...! Alan |
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09 Dec 02 - 10:25 PM (#844264) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: McGrath of Harlow Outdoor camping in January in Cambridgeshire is not a good idea. Find a Morris team who can make room on the floor, and wrap up well. It's a great weekend though. |
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10 Dec 02 - 07:55 PM (#844989) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said So, we've got Stevenage Sword & East Saxon Sword. Anyone know which Morris & Molly teams have been invited this year? Sounds like Gog Magog Molly are & surely the Seven Champions will be there? Pig Dyke? |
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10 Dec 02 - 08:13 PM (#844995) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Don't they invite EVERY molly side? "Have yourself a merry little Christmas ...!" Alan |
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10 Dec 02 - 08:16 PM (#844998) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Anyone got any accommodation (indoor camping?) for the Sat (and Fri?) night within staggering distance of the pubs? Would be willing to sing for it! "We wish you a merry Christmas ..." Alan |
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11 Dec 02 - 10:30 AM (#845157) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Rhiannon Hmmmmm. Having been scuba training at Guildenburgh, an inside site about 5 miles from Whittlesey in January I can assure everyone that it is truly cold there (we had to break the ice to get in the water!). Guru: if we can get a camper before then we will be there but only on condition that John buys us some hot mulled wine to warm us up! lol There's an excellent (warm) Indian restaurant in Whittlesey that I can recommend. Rhiannon >^..^< |
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11 Dec 02 - 02:32 PM (#845371) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Rhiannon: if there is hot muilled wine to be had at Straw Bear we shall seek it out in such a good cause! Alanww: Will keep an ear out on your behalf, offer of singing duly noted & witnessed! I'm certain that people have ended up on bar-room floors in extreme need, but this may need negotiation in advance. Mind you, if someone happens to 'pass out' in a pub, what're they going to do? :) and anyway my guru says - no! |
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11 Dec 02 - 04:52 PM (#845488) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Dead Horse Her indoors says her Asian Apple Dancers have been invited again, so I may well end up accompanying her. Last time I couldn't find any singarounds, just musicians in Bricklayers Arms. Hope for better luck this time. |
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11 Dec 02 - 05:01 PM (#845492) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Dead Horse Got info from Her indoors: Pig Dyke confirmed. Indoor camping at Youth Centre (£4 per night- must book) E-mail Phil Oldfield c/o strawbear@langstrath.fsnet.co.uk |
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11 Dec 02 - 06:51 PM (#845561) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Hi Dead Horse, Have emailed Phil and hope for some indoor camping, even though I guess its for booked Molly/Morris sides only. You any influence with him? Wassail! "One day in October neither drunken nor sober ...!" Alan |
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11 Dec 02 - 06:57 PM (#845567) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Nicely done Dead Horse, see you in the Bee (as was Letter B) or the Boat. Watch out for the high frosts! |
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12 Dec 02 - 10:44 AM (#845914) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Dead Horse Only influence I've ever had was alcohol induced. I've gotten my legs lagged in readiness! |
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16 Dec 02 - 04:21 AM (#848148) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Pig Dyke spotted madly practising with unidentified side in Peterborough at the weekend. Spottees were impressed! Looking forward to seeing the latest items of apparel at Straw Bear. |
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18 Dec 02 - 08:34 AM (#849549) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said There may be an outside chance that'll I'll end up with a spare double room in a pub for Friday & Saturday nights. I probably won't know until a few days beforehand. I'll post here, so watch this space if you're not already sorted! Meanwhile, may you always have music :-) |
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18 Dec 02 - 01:18 PM (#849714) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST Is this another event which might fall foul of the new Licencing law when it arrives (See all the PEL threads)? |
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18 Dec 02 - 04:10 PM (#849796) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Ssshhh..... |
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19 Dec 02 - 03:12 AM (#850154) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Liz the Squeak Does the PEL cover dancing haystacks? We could all just claim mass hallucinations?? LTS |
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19 Dec 02 - 05:32 AM (#850186) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: IanC Straw bear is sufficiently big it's already covered by a license. :-) |
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19 Dec 02 - 10:07 AM (#850354) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Phew, that's a relief :-) |
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19 Dec 02 - 01:05 PM (#850487) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST Liz, a dancing haystack is SURELY a performer! |
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19 Dec 02 - 05:29 PM (#850684) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Liz the Squeak But there have been 2 dancing haystacks for a couple of years now... is that the 2 in a barn rule? LTS |
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19 Dec 02 - 05:52 PM (#850703) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Dead Horse Liz, may you burn down under forever! I've just been given a date by the NHS (pronounced neee-eerse) for my gall bladder's first appearance in theatre, 30th Dec, so I could still be recovering at home. The wife will still be going with Tanglefoot Asian-Apple Dancers, though. So beware of purple clad viragos with taps on. |
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19 Dec 02 - 07:35 PM (#850778) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww are you hoping for a cancellation of a pub room, mgas? "Twas on one April morning ...!" Alan |
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20 Dec 02 - 09:00 AM (#851088) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Alan: Not hoping! I have two rooms, but the couple in the other room may not be able to come. If not, I've a couple with first dibs, but if they can't take it, I'll put it up for grabs on here :-) |
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20 Dec 02 - 01:10 PM (#851219) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Thanks for your efforts Mgag. But I've just put a deposit on a campervan and hope to be able to bring that! :o)) No doubt someone else will be pleased to use any spare accommodation though. "Dancing and singing, bell ringing ...!" Alan |
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20 Dec 02 - 03:18 PM (#851313) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Rhiannon and Mick Bagged!!!!!!!!!! It's ours. Rhiannon >^..^< |
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20 Dec 02 - 05:48 PM (#851403) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Rhiannon & Mick: Yes me dearios, you're the couple with first dibs!!!!! But we'll have to wait & see if our booked compatriots are unable to come out to play (it's 50/50). If so, no camper van for you two in the cold of the Fens :-) |
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21 Dec 02 - 05:52 AM (#851608) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Rhiannon Hils, We were HOPING to have a campervan by then, but this is looking increasingly unlikely - especially as a new car has to be found FAST! Rhiannon >^..^< |
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27 Dec 02 - 05:11 PM (#854230) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Rhiannon Who's going to Straw Bear??? WE ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Guru (and John's relatives!) Yyyyiiiippppeeeee Rhiannon >^..^< |
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30 Dec 02 - 04:57 AM (#855120) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Not long now chaps! |
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07 Jan 03 - 01:40 PM (#860829) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Only 5 days to go ...! Getting my campervan ready! Alan |
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07 Jan 03 - 03:54 PM (#860921) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Don't forget Alan, singarounds usually at the 'B' on Friday & the Boat on Saturday evenings. Looking forward to meeting you - I'm the one with a pained expression & a bad back :-) Hil |
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07 Jan 03 - 05:13 PM (#860990) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Liz the Squeak Bugger, it's next weekend isn't it!!! Better find me thermals fast! LTS |
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07 Jan 03 - 06:02 PM (#861036) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: phil h As well as the 'official programme' there are events over the weekend that run year round like the no Smoking Singaround & Music Session The George, Market Place 8pm 2nd Friday. and 'fringe' events that have run for some years like the Irish session in the FALCON London Street on Saturday afternoon. See you there, I'll be dancing with the Witchmen, calling in at the Falcon and drinking at the Cajun dance (now relocated to Childers club) on Saturday. Phil |
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07 Jan 03 - 06:38 PM (#861065) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Liz the Squeak I'll be dragging a reluctant Bratling along after East Saxon Sword.... LTS |
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08 Jan 03 - 07:46 AM (#861501) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Have just busted myself free from hospital & am determined to get around to most things over the weekend. Would love to meet you all, but how will I know you?? Am hoping it's not too icy as I can't afford to put my back out again, but I'm airing the thermals too! It's snowing now!!!! |
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08 Jan 03 - 08:07 AM (#861516) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Don't worry, the weather forecast says it'll be warmer by Friday ...! In terms of saying hello, I've a grey beard, I'll be wearing a rag coat, a black hat with a feather or two in it, and will be playing an english concertina and singing when I get a chance. Oh and I'll have my "alanww" mudcatter badge on too! "I fell in love with a Limehouse lass ...!" Alan |
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08 Jan 03 - 11:07 AM (#861534) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Alanww: I wonder if I already know you from previous Straw Bears! From your description I wonder if you don't bear repetion? Hil |
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08 Jan 03 - 11:15 AM (#861548) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Gervase Wot, no blue toenails, Alan? Still, in this weather, they wouldn't be the only blue appendages! |
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08 Jan 03 - 12:28 PM (#861639) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww See you there, Gervase? Will you be going to a particular session? How will I recognise you, My guru and Rhiannon & Mick ? "A shake of the foresheet pays for all ...!" Alan |
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08 Jan 03 - 04:03 PM (#861895) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Alan: If you get a beer in the Boat with Derek & Mary, then I'll recognise you, especially late on. You may remember that I usually sing the song which ends and anyway my Guru says - no! If not, I'll just have to sing it again! If you're in the B or the Boat we'll make ourselves known to you! Watch the Ice! AnyCat else going to make themselves obvious to us? |
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08 Jan 03 - 04:47 PM (#861939) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Rhiannon Alan, I would hesitate to describe myself!!!! You might know Mick though, he is Mick Pearce - does that ring a bell? Rhiannon >^..^< |
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08 Jan 03 - 07:40 PM (#862084) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: vectis Happy New Year Folks!!! Enjoy yourselves you lucky, lucky lot. Zing zummat for I and I'll see you all later on in the year. Mary |
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09 Jan 03 - 05:42 AM (#862363) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Gervase Don't think I'll be able to make it, sadly. Chiz, curses! Another year... |
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09 Jan 03 - 05:47 AM (#862364) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: treewind We're cutting down our visit to the afternoon only now. Probably see the display in the market square and retire to the pub behind it for a music session with the White Rose Morris musicians and others in the afternoon, if we can get in. Anahata |
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09 Jan 03 - 07:58 AM (#862441) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Anahata & Mary: See you in the George then after the finale :-) That pub didn't seem brill over the past few years although I have high hopes this year! Will try to get a listen at the Falcon session on the Saturday afternoon, that's usually 'lull' time for us! Does anyone know if there'll be fire dancers this year? Or if Pig Dyke will be doing a pantomime? I tend to miss these events as I've never managed to find a programme, does anyone know where to get one? |
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09 Jan 03 - 11:09 AM (#862640) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Harmony Angel I'm going too... don't forget me !!! SIG |
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09 Jan 03 - 01:16 PM (#862804) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Emma B Going for the first time this year! Have taken all the advice about thermals etc Any other useful hints 'must visit' pubs . . . Warning any mudcatter hanging around in the bar during the Cajun Dance may be dragged onto the floor or might even be requested to dance!! Thanks Christine for the postcard notifying change of venue |
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09 Jan 03 - 01:45 PM (#862835) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Hey Little Mo, anyone trying to drag me onto the floor to dance may end up phoning an ambulance! I'll just enjoy watching if we get over to it! Have just made a bag for my song-book out of a jeans leg & stuck a Mudcat patch on it. Mine's a pint!!! Hil |
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10 Jan 03 - 05:19 AM (#863384) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Hi All, am getting ready to set off, a bit slow due to the bad back but I'm sure I can get around with a little help from my friends. Looking forward to see/hearing you all there! Alanww: Looks like you were right about the weather but hope your campervan's nice & snug anyway! LTS: Hope to hear you in a singaround somewhere, good journey & watch out for ice! Will look out for East Saxon Sword & admire footwork! IanC: Aiming for the Fish & Chip shop at 10.30 tomorrow! AllCats: Singaroung at the B tonight, unless things have altered drastically since last year. And then at the Boat tomorrow night! Have a Brill weekend all, hope you're all steady on your pins :-) |
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13 Jan 03 - 05:27 AM (#865780) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Straw Bear was survived & throughly enjoyed by me although it was all a bit tricky with a bad back, very difficult to get through the crowds! Yes, it was colder than a very cold thing this weekend in the Wilds of the Fens. Thankfully the Fenland Mountain Rescue Team did not have to effect any rescues on this occasion :-) My name is MUD I'm sure as the singaround on the Friday in the B pub did not happen! But our hosts had very kindly moved it to the upstairs room of the George (this session was mentioned earlier in this thread by Phil H, thanks) & provided us with a non-smoking venue which was much appreciated! I just hope that any Catters with their wits about them will have asked the appropriate BarPersons and been directed the the new venue accordingly! My apologies! I was hobbling around with Rhiannon & Mick Pearce and GUEST, Harmony Angel (who also just happens to be GUEST, My Guru Always Said's Husband) & we came together with friends & new friends throughout the weekend. Manitas was pointed out to me during the procession, but I did't get a peek at LtS nor yet the famed Bratling which was a disappointment. Didn't catch sight of Mary Humphreys and Anahata, although I may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time which is so easy to do! Alanww was exactly who I thought & his Campervan was admired from the window of the Boat while he was studying his wheels! The singaround in the Boat on the Saturday was expertly skippered by Derek & Mary of Banbury (click here for their Canalside Folk Festival 10 - 12th October which I hope they'll update soon) & I lost count of the number of performers in the circle. They arranged for our bar to be non-smoking which was wonderful (& so necessary too don't you think?). My non-music or dance high point was getting that extra pair of socks and the best advice I can give to anyone is: Don't drink too much on the Friday! Did you go? |
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13 Jan 03 - 10:36 AM (#865923) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Noreen Thanks, my guru, I was wondering how it had gone. Couldn't be there his year (as couldn't Liz) and it's good to hear of familiar places & peeps. I remember the cold Fenland wind! Noreen |
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13 Jan 03 - 11:03 AM (#865944) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Sorry you couldn't get there this year Noreen, maybe next? It'll be the 25th year next January! BTW, were you there last year singing in the Boat? I recall a Noreen with a lovely voice, was that you? |
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13 Jan 03 - 11:42 AM (#865979) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: Noreen I was indeed there singing last year my dear, will I remember you? |
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13 Jan 03 - 12:07 PM (#865993) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww 'Twas a great event - and bl**dy cold as usual! Quite apart from the usual Straw Bear and dancing activities during the day, there was a great sing in The Boat on the Saturday night, including such notables as Mick Pearce and Lynne Herand. But got lost on Friday night and didn't find the upstairs song session in The George and instead enjoyed a music session at The Bricklayers - before the song session at the Boat which started at midnight, that is! Great to see several Mudcatters ... hope see you all again next year and places in between no doubt! " Pray gentle maiden ...!" Alan |
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13 Jan 03 - 02:11 PM (#866092) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Noreen: Thought it may have been you, looking forward to hearing you next year then! As for me I'm quite unremarkable really so I doubt you'd recall me from that night. Female, 40ish, not slim, curly longish hair, may have sung: After the Goldrush, Anderson's Coast, My Guru Always Said, False Bride or False Knight perhaps. Didn't know that many songs then, but I was a mere babe-in-arms & I've been growing slowly in folk through this year! See you next Straw Bear or before. Hilary May you always have music :-) |
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13 Jan 03 - 08:13 PM (#866310) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: GUEST,Will So, as a Straw Bear Newbie, what's the connection with Thaxted, Essex? |
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14 Jan 03 - 05:56 AM (#866516) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: alanww Will: Thaxted isn't connected, as far as I know. But you could email the organisers at info@strawbear.org.uk and check. However, I do know that one or two Thaxted Morris Men attend it and dance for different molly sides, including Dave Brewster, who is the Bagman of the annual Morris Ring Meeting at Thaxted and who played for the Good Easter Molly Dancers at the Straw Bear festival. Did any of the Thaxted MM folkies help establish the revival in 1980? "Tis my delight on a shining night in the season of the year ...!" Alan |
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14 Jan 03 - 05:56 AM (#866517) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Hmmm, Will - not sure I get a connection, what makes you ask? I've just scanned the programme & two teams came from Essex: The Molly Gang from Good Easter & East Saxon Sword. Was that it? |
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14 Jan 03 - 06:00 AM (#866519) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Ha Alanww, we just cross-posted! |
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14 Jan 03 - 06:03 AM (#866521) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: IanC I don't think there's any Thaxted connection at all. Straw bear was revived almost singlehandedly by Brian Kell (ex Stevenage Sword, ex Sallyport etc. etc.) when he moved to Whittlesey from Stevenage. Thaxted has a big Morris Ring meeting, but Straw Bear isn't a Morris Ring do (in fact, most of the Molly sides belong to Open Morris). :-) |
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14 Jan 03 - 08:25 AM (#866588) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: manitas_at_work Funnily enough East Saxon Sword aren't from Essex as currently defined although Newham was orginally part of Essex. |
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14 Jan 03 - 09:10 AM (#866624) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Aha - Manitas, then the program is a bit wrong then! Hope you had a brill weekend & managed to keep your feet warm by dancing :-) |
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14 Jan 03 - 10:12 AM (#866671) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: treewind We met up about lunchtime with Nick Barber (muso from White Rose Morris and a good friend who I first met at a previous Straw Bear) and various circumstances propelled us to the New Crown, where we sat all afternoon playing tunes. We left in the earlyh evening but according to Nick the session continued till 4am. Sorry we missed you Hil & co. Anahata |
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14 Jan 03 - 11:42 AM (#866777) Subject: RE: FF: Who's going to Straw Bear, UK ?? From: My guru always said Anahata: well, that explains it, we didn't get as far as the nEw Crown at all this year. Glad you guys had a good session anyway, shame, would have liked to have listened! Ah well, there's always next year & we'll see you around before then methinks :-) |