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12 Sep 03 - 01:56 PM (#1017636) Subject: Captain Cook Whitby From: Mrs.Duck I have just been trying to organise accomodation for this years festival only to find out it is now a ten day affair starting on 17th October. Does anyone know which weekend is the shanty festival? |
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12 Sep 03 - 02:01 PM (#1017639) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Whitby Toorist Information Office=01947 602 674. |
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12 Sep 03 - 02:18 PM (#1017653) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Noreen It's likely to be as previous years Jane, with various events in various places including Saltburn (I think) and Staithes, leading up to the final weekend in Whitby. But it's also likely to be as in previous years, very difficult to find any information about until the very last minute (possibly because nothing is definitely arranged until the last minute?). Good luck! |
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12 Sep 03 - 02:23 PM (#1017658) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Raggytash Is this one of Mr Graingers affairs ? |
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12 Sep 03 - 02:25 PM (#1017659) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Red and White Rabbit yes |
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12 Sep 03 - 02:48 PM (#1017681) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Mrs.Duck Nuff said eh! If it is the last weekend ie the 24th it clashes with Music port but hey what the hell the more music the merrier. As for tourist info John they are as wise as us! I will keep my fingers crossed that when I get there I do get some shanty singing in some pubs. |
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12 Sep 03 - 02:49 PM (#1017684) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Noreen http://www.captaincook.org.uk/events/celebrations.htm For interest, old thread: Captain Cook Festival 2001 |
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12 Sep 03 - 03:03 PM (#1017697) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Mrs.Duck Thanks Noreen! So it doesn't clash with musicport but does clash with the Goths! |
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12 Sep 03 - 03:13 PM (#1017705) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Mrs.Duck I have it on good authority that I wouldn't even get a space in a graveyard that weekend! Good planning Mr Grainger. |
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13 Sep 03 - 03:45 AM (#1018030) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Abuwood It has clashed with the Goths before, and with them there Whitby feels really strange. This will be the first time in 4 years when we are not going. Last year they put a weekend charge of £20 for concerts at the Pavillion, Norma Waterson was billed (we found out when we arrived) but she did not appear.I think they sold 2 tickets. If you give me a ring Jane I can give you some numbers of places we have stayed. |
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13 Sep 03 - 05:41 AM (#1018060) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Noreen From past experience of this organiser, Norma probably didn't know that she'd been billed to appear- so don't think badly of her for it... :0) |
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13 Sep 03 - 06:05 AM (#1018072) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Joan from Wigan Thanks for that link, Noreen. A word of warning to anyone else using that link, though - the site is full of pop-ups. The relevant shanty bits appear to be: CAPTAIN COOK MARITIME MUSIC FESTIVAL Captain Cook Maritime Music Festival begins on October 24th in Middlesbrough. Look out for musical events in the town until Sun 26th, with a festival parade 25th Oct. and performances in the main Shopping Centres. Enjoy a special performance of 'Eye of the Wind' the folk opera written and produced by Richard Grainger, on 21st Oct at Middlesbrough Theatre. Mon 26th Oct. Stockton Folk Club present Keith Kendrick WHITBY & STAITHES MARITIME & SHANTY FESTIVAL from Tue 27th Oct. until Sun 2nd Nov. Ahost of local and international sea-song singers and Shantymen assemble for this unique event. Those appearing will include Louis Killen,Richard Grainger,Endeavour Shantymen, Monkeys Fist, Coblers Monday,Short Drag Roger, Sheafknot and many more. Full programme details on 01642 861899 |
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13 Sep 03 - 01:38 PM (#1018193) Subject: RE: Captain Cook Whitby From: Mrs.Duck Thanks Alison but think we're going to give it a miss with it being Goth weekend as well. I was also hoping it was the previous weekend as it is the start of half term. May go up mid week and catch the folk club instead. |