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07 Jan 04 - 10:04 AM (#1087934) Subject: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww Its a great weekend! Lots of chance to sing and play ... a local brewery ... not expensive ... and that delectable Sally. See Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend "Come fill up your glasses and let us be merry ...!" Alan |
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07 Jan 04 - 10:09 AM (#1087938) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Schantieman Oi! Hands off! Happy New Year Alan! Steve |
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07 Jan 04 - 10:22 AM (#1087948) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: My guru always said Thanks Alan for putting the dates up!!! I was wandering the web a couple of days ago sorting festivals in my new diary & I coudn't find this one anywhere.... Hil x |
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07 Jan 04 - 11:21 AM (#1087985) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww And a Happy New Year to both of you, Steve & Hil (and of course to Sally & Richard too!) BTW the original thread is at Bishops Castle weekend. "Dancing and singing, bell ringing ...!" Alan |
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10 Jan 04 - 06:39 AM (#1089889) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Yo ho ho and here I am! Thanks Alan. Sal |
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10 Jan 04 - 06:50 AM (#1089895) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady As you've probably gathered by now if you've looked at the web site, we are now back to two breweries in BC. The famous Three Tuns is now bubbling again. We weren't going to have a folk club this year, but the requests have been rolling in for this event so were are having one. It won't have any electrics and first come first served. If anyone wants to perform, PM me and I'll sort it out. Sally and The Shot Dogs will be appearing of course! Sal |
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10 Jan 04 - 07:13 AM (#1089897) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Oh Schantieman, you are so chivalrous. Just a wee point, it's actually a Folk Weekend not a festival. The PRS get very excited if you call it a 'festival'! Sal |
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27 Apr 04 - 06:32 AM (#1172081) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Just to remind everyone that it's getting closer. Arrrrgh! The things I still have to do! Stewarding anyone? I'd be really grateful. Sal |
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07 May 04 - 07:41 AM (#1180187) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Hello, anyone out there coming to this then??? Be quick, I think the campsite will fill up pretty quickly! Sal |
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14 May 04 - 07:15 AM (#1185515) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Life's hard. We have very little money to spend on the things that we enjoy. I asked a some people at the big folk festivals what they like and dislike about the events. They dislike paying a lot of money to camp, and watching concerts they're not really interested in, when all they really want to do is go to the pubs and join in with the sessions and singarounds. This gave me an idea. What about organising a fringe without the main event. So here it is; Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend. This is our third year; the last two have been very successful. An event that is inexpensive, and a chance to sing , play and tell stories and poetry. An opportunity to step outside of life for a while and have fun. I know that if you join in and sing with lots of other people it's very difficult to feel unhappy at the same time. So if you enjoy singing in the bath or when washing up, this event in Bishop's Castle on 11th, 12th and 13th June is designed for you. The folk weekend is a throw-back to the days of music and song while drinking ale in your favourite pub. We have both English and Irish music sessions, and singarounds too. Come and stay on our campsite. (£12.00 per adult, Free for kids under 14, for the weekend) Leave your car and have fun in this pretty little market town on the Welsh border. Listen and join in with the old songs and music that will echo in your mind. Chorus songs to swing your pint pot. This is a weekend to take advantage of all Bishop's Castle has to offer. Real ale brewed on site, good food in the pubs and restaurants, swimming pool, interesting shops and the songs and music of Old England. Do you like folk/rock ceilidh music? We have it on the Friday night at the Three Tunns Public House. (£6.00 per adult under 14s free when accompanied by an adult). We present Ardvaark from Coventry, returning by popular request, because they are a brilliant ceilidh band that must not be missed. On the campsite Jan's Blackboard Van from Cornwall will be entertaining the children, again back by popular demand, with weird and wonderful imaginative things to do. You can paint her van any colour you like, it's a big blackboard! Her labyrinth and sausage socks will boggle your minds! This year we've asked local historians Mike and Terry, (who run a free open Rhyme and Tell session on the 4th Sunday of the month in the Six Bells) to run a session for us. So come and listen or bring your stories, poetry and prose and join 'The Winged Word' in the Town Hall, along with craft stalls from England and Wales in our Trade Market. Come and relax for the weekend. Contact Sally on 01588 638438 or visit www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk |
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19 May 04 - 09:58 AM (#1188457) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady 8-) Got to keep it bumping up to the top Sal |
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19 May 04 - 05:54 PM (#1188859) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: vectis I am due to visit some friends in a nearby village and will try and make it your weekend so we can come over and join in. Mary |
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19 May 04 - 08:34 PM (#1189070) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Col K Wish I could make it this year, but I am sure that those who do will enjoy the weekend. As one gentleman said after the first weekend " Its the best Festival I've ever been to " Go along and enjoy |
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20 May 04 - 04:46 PM (#1190064) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: GUEST Right-o, I shall. |
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21 May 04 - 01:45 PM (#1190925) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Great remind loads of other people please. Anyone want to be a steward? Sal |
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21 May 04 - 03:43 PM (#1190993) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Hawker Sal, I am having a knee operation on the 7th of June and may not be terribly mobile, if I can persuade KB to drive all the way there and back we would love to come, but I will have to see how I feel..... are the pubs a long walk from the camp site? Do we have to book in before or can we just turn up? I have it on good authority that it is worth the journey from Cornwall. Cheers, Lucy |
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24 May 04 - 12:37 PM (#1192867) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Wow Hawker, what can I say? The singaround isn't that far from the campsite, about 50yds. You can just turn up it should be ok. I do hope the op goes well and that you feel up to the long journey. Sal |
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24 May 04 - 01:56 PM (#1192928) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Schantieman Really looking forward to it now - good beer and good singing. What more could a man want? Answers on a postcard..... S |
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25 May 04 - 01:03 PM (#1193812) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady 8-D Maybe I know how to answer that!! |
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25 May 04 - 05:14 PM (#1193925) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Dave4Guild That's enough, you two!! Brenda and I will be there to keep an eye on you! Oh, and we'll join in the singing and the beer-drinking, too. We're both looking forward to the whole weekend 'cos it's the first B/C FF we will have been to. Can't wait. |
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27 May 04 - 09:55 AM (#1194952) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Thanks for looking forward to it. I know it's worth looking forward to. Come on sun, shine for us please. Sal |
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04 Jun 04 - 08:26 AM (#1200116) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady just a little memory jog. 8-) |
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04 Jun 04 - 09:05 AM (#1200153) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Snuffy How could we forget, Sal? |
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05 Jun 04 - 06:37 AM (#1200870) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww Enjoyed your lemonade at Chippers, Sally. Now looking forward to your folk weekend! "I fell in love with ...!" Alan |
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05 Jun 04 - 11:27 AM (#1200957) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Emma B Have a lovely weekend Sal, wish I could be with you but will be dancing an Andro or two with Prego at the Fest Noz in Leicester. Hope to see you again this way sometime. |
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05 Jun 04 - 11:54 AM (#1200969) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: GUEST For those who are (still) wondering ... Bishop's Castle is in Shropshire, in England. Might be a good idea to put it on the website front page. |
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05 Jun 04 - 12:23 PM (#1200977) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Snuffy People would never guess that from the UK in the website address, www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk/ would they? |
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05 Jun 04 - 01:03 PM (#1200999) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Mr Red Might be a good idea not to have to click to get the info. I always reckon that good websites say what they are on the first page, right at the top, to catch the curious, or uncommitted. The whole point about not knowing where BC (apart from Shropshire) is that it tells you it is a sleepy little town far from suburbia that is not overrun by commerce. It has two real ale breweries. and two real Shropshire lemonade purveyors. So good they write songs about it. There is a ceilidh which I probably won't be at - torn muscle (ceilidhing). But I have just finished redifying the crutch!!!!! |
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05 Jun 04 - 01:48 PM (#1201009) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Herga Kitty I can't see any way I'm going to make it, sorry! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Kitty |
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06 Jun 04 - 05:53 PM (#1201482) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady I agree that the web site www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk tells one that it's in the UK!!! Sal |
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07 Jun 04 - 07:56 AM (#1201867) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Whoops we have an alteration to the web site... The ceilidh is on the FRIDAY 11th June NOT Saturday night. Please tell anyone you know who's coming. Thanks Sal <8-/ |
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07 Jun 04 - 08:01 AM (#1201871) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Mr Red Still say the first page should be the info page. If there is a technical reason for it not being so there is a technical fix. See how cresby.com does it for one solution. Torn muscle getting better already. |
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07 Jun 04 - 05:23 PM (#1202267) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Llanfair I'll be there, in the market hall, selling my crafts. I'm still trying to get someone to cover so I can come and have a listen and a sing. Cheers, Bron. |
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08 Jun 04 - 04:49 PM (#1202957) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: My guru always said Still not sure if I can make it this time *sigh* Such a good festival, am keeping my fingers crossed!!! |
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09 Jun 04 - 12:56 PM (#1203694) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Mr Happy When is the campsite open from? |
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09 Jun 04 - 05:10 PM (#1203864) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Col K Hope you all have a brill weekend |
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10 Jun 04 - 03:29 PM (#1204547) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Schantieman Twenty four hours from BC..... |
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10 Jun 04 - 04:09 PM (#1204578) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Zany Mouse Sal: Mick and I intended to be there but he has gone and got himself a cold! Hopefully next year ... Rhiannon |
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11 Jun 04 - 05:07 AM (#1204945) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady only a cold? call out the monks to carry him home. Remember the advert? you can arrive any time today the campsite is now open and the water is on and the loos have arrived. thanks for your best wishes guru, we'll miss you if you don't come 8-( sal |
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11 Jun 04 - 08:18 AM (#1205027) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Snuffy Hope to get there by about 7 - save me a camping space, Sal WassaiL! V |
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11 Jun 04 - 11:18 AM (#1205182) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: My guru always said Woe, woe & thrice woe! Cannot join you this year *sob*, maybe next.... Will content myself with nipping down to the first Wat Tyler fest in Maidstone which I can cope with as a day trip. Must be supported as the local council helped to instigate it from what I've read - wonderful stuff!!! Hope you all have a brill time, enjoy Bishop's Castle!!! Hil *green with envy* |
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13 Jun 04 - 06:28 PM (#1206456) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: GUEST,vectis Just back from BC. Enjoyed the Saturday sing. See you all again sometime, someplace soon. Mary |
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13 Jun 04 - 07:08 PM (#1206490) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Snuffy Great Festival, as ever. Many thanks to Sal and all her helpers. Great singing, great beer in an absolutely delightful setting. Who could ask for more? Lovely to see Mary, Liz , Denis and the other Travelling Folk on Saturday as well as other friends old and new |
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14 Jun 04 - 07:42 AM (#1206797) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww So laid back, I fell off my chair ...! Great to see so many good friends and a pity some others could not attend this time. Well done Sally! I'll sing you Salley Gardens another time ...! "In a field down by the river ...!" Alan |
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14 Jun 04 - 07:50 AM (#1206804) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Mr Red Watch-out for the photos........................ (I can be bribed not to send tham to Sal - they are web bound, some of them anyway) Alanww - I think the field down by the river is the "garden" (sic) at the 6 Bells. |
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14 Jun 04 - 09:46 AM (#1206882) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Selchie - (RH) A lovely weekend. My first but definitely not my last. Nice to meet new friends & a big thank you to all who worked hard to make it such a good event. |
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14 Jun 04 - 06:49 PM (#1207266) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww Next year you will be playing your box, Mairi! "... my love and I did meet!" Alan xxx |
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14 Jun 04 - 07:11 PM (#1207289) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Selchie - (RH) I hope so Alan, & more singing. Great do wasn't it? Mairi xx |
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15 Jun 04 - 12:02 PM (#1207818) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Thanks all for your lovely comments. It was fun wasn't it. Jan's van left today after having help from the local kids to advertise her next gig; Ashby de la Zouche. Lovely name that! Oh the tails I could tell about things that happened over the weekend. We had a great 'usual' session in the 6 Bells Sunday evening too. It was the usual 2nd Sunday in the month 'do' and it was great fun too. Looking forward to the photo's Mr R. Sal |
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15 Jun 04 - 07:58 PM (#1208168) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Mr Happy Brillfest! Sally well done + super weather too! How did u arrange that??!!?? An excellent time had by all in Mr Happy's fringe troupe, almost exclusivly based at the Crown & Anchor- fab acoustics & lovely beer Big Nij! Marvellous! Any chance of a mid-winter do in the offing? |
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18 Jun 04 - 09:00 AM (#1209824) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady Mr. Happy... Mid Winter? Where would you sleep? Indoor camping? Could be a possibility. Anyone else interested? Answers please. Sal |
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18 Jun 04 - 01:53 PM (#1210009) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Mr Happy me & chums often camp in winter - usually sleep in cars though& use tent for cooking etc. indoor caping ok with us too. |
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22 Jun 04 - 02:17 PM (#1212292) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: the lemonade lady |
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22 Jun 04 - 07:41 PM (#1212531) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww Yes, how about a mini winter fest, Sal? "When snows transform ...!" Alan |
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23 Jun 04 - 05:02 AM (#1212731) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Selchie - (RH) Sal, A mid winter do sounds good if you can find a friendly place to camp indoors. Will watch this space. M |
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23 Jun 04 - 05:23 AM (#1212739) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: Snuffy Sal Sounds just the thing to brighten up those dark days, but I don't fancy bringing a tent! WassaiL! V |
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23 Jun 04 - 07:00 AM (#1212760) Subject: RE: Bishop's Castle FF 11-13 June 2004 From: alanww If you want more responses, Sally, I would suggest that you start another thread with a title something like "Winter Festival at Bishop's Castle?". I do not think everyone will be looking at this thread now ... " ... good men and true the firelogs hew!" Alan |