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New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire

07 Dec 05 - 02:15 PM (#1622082)
Subject: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Hi all! This is to announce that a session/singaround will be starting on 11th January at the Roebuck, Hilderstone on Wednesday 11th January 2006, and every 2nd Wednesday of the month thereafter. Hosted by Geoff (webfolk) and I, all singers/musicians/audience welcome. Informal approach, two kinds of music; good and bad, and bad is just fine as long as you sing/play it like you mean it! The Roebuck is a cracking little pub on the main road through the village, with a big selection of well-kept beers, and a landlady who is a real music enthusiast. Hope to see you there.
Tim from Bit on the Side
PS details on the North Staffs Folk Diary at North Staffs Folk Diary/Bit on the Side


08 Dec 05 - 09:09 AM (#1622678)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Rough rash


08 Dec 05 - 10:46 AM (#1622774)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: Emma B

Sorry to hear that Tim - I've got some cream you could try!

Best of luck with the sessions I make even make one of them next year
p.s. got some nice photos from Bed'uth


08 Dec 05 - 11:17 AM (#1622797)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: muppitz

Don't suppose you know the postcode of said pub Tim?
I need to find out if the journey is do-able on the old Route map!

muppitz x


08 Dec 05 - 11:38 AM (#1622813)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T

After I retire, in February, I shall be travelling to drum up gigs, so you may well be troubled by my presence at some point.

Don T.


08 Dec 05 - 11:43 AM (#1622823)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: Willa

Think this is it, muppitz
Sandon Road
Hilderstone
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8SF
Tel: 01889 505255


08 Dec 05 - 12:28 PM (#1622874)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Thanks Willa, that's the one! Muppitz; it's a long way from you, but we'd love to see you if you can make it! Don; speaking of gigs, we're playing at the Roebuck this Saturday if you're in the area. Anyone who is travelling a distance, the pub does good home made food as well. (Sounds like I've got shares in this pub; I haven't, but I want to encourage a pub where music and musicians are really welcomed)
Tim from Bit on the Side


08 Dec 05 - 12:47 PM (#1622891)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: GUEST

I will try to get there. My FIL was chairman of the Hilderstone anti speeding campaign, so, please do me a favour, if you are driving through, please watch your speed, it is a pretty village, but some nasty bends and dips in the road.

Ta.


08 Dec 05 - 04:21 PM (#1623094)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: muppitz

Not really that far Tim, according to the ol' route planner it's 1½ hours away, I've travelled that far for gigs but it was a struggle to stay awake on the drive home!
But I will attempt to pay a visit sometime.

Good luck with it (with or without my presence)!

muppitz x


09 Dec 05 - 02:39 PM (#1623778)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Reefer Hash


09 Dec 05 - 03:13 PM (#1623805)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: rhyzla

Tim,

Good luck with the new session. Will try and get up when I can.

All the best, Barry


09 Dec 05 - 05:10 PM (#1623895)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: MBSLynne

I guess if we're going to try and get you guys to come to our sessions, we'd better make an effort to get to yours sometime! Hope it goes well anyway

Love Lynne


11 Dec 05 - 03:57 AM (#1624815)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Roof Rush


12 Dec 05 - 01:53 PM (#1625741)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Riff Raffsh


12 Dec 05 - 02:02 PM (#1625750)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: webfolk

Based on the recepton we had the other night when gigging at the Roebuck Inn, Hilderstone, and the threat of a couple of local banjo's making their way in, this looks like benmg a crackig night, and the food and beer was excellent too.

Geoff - bit on the side


27 Dec 05 - 09:27 AM (#1635372)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Ref fresh.
Not long to go; hope some 'catters can come along.
Tim from Bit on the Side


02 Jan 06 - 01:17 PM (#1639715)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Raft reach!
That Mr.Red reckons the Staffs scene needs boosting (see New Staffs Seession thread) Not if this one takes off! Hope to see lots of people there on Wednesday 11th January at the Roebuck Inn, Sandon Road, Hilderstone ST15 8SF. Kick off around 8.30 or so, finish when Kate chucks us out (which on past evidence will not be early!)
Tim from Bit on the Side


03 Jan 06 - 07:34 AM (#1640259)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: GUEST

CLANG! CLANG!
-it clashes with Bedworth ..oh what to do!!???


03 Jan 06 - 11:21 AM (#1640378)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Oh spit! (I think they say 'spit'?) Tell you what Guest; since the two are more than 50 miles apart, rather than shuttle between the two on the night itself (which means you might miss the odd tune whilst travelling), why not go to Bedworth on the 11th, then come to the lovely Roebuck on February 8th? We'd love to see you! Will you be wearing a badge that says 'Guest' on it?
Tim from Bit on the Side


03 Jan 06 - 03:58 PM (#1640566)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: Mr Red

not so far away Uchester


09 Jan 06 - 02:42 PM (#1645072)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Rev rich!
Last time; hope to see some 'catters there.
Tim from Bit on the Side


09 Jan 06 - 05:50 PM (#1645177)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: muppitz

Me and joules will be in attendance! Hurrah!

muppitz x


12 Jan 06 - 04:19 AM (#1646838)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Many thanks to all who turned up at the Roebuck for an outstanding evening of music and general good fun. What a start to a new session! Very special thanks go to Joules and Muppitz, who win the 'Above and Beyond the Call of Duty' award for travelling 1 1/2 hours each way to be there! Hope to see you all again (and more!) on Wednesday 8th February.
Thanks again to all,
Tim from Bit on the Side


19 Sep 06 - 04:57 AM (#1838081)
Subject: RE: New Session/Singaround in Staffordshire
From: mandotim

Sadly, this thriving session has had to change dates. The pub is starting to build a local trade again (after many years of decline under previous management), and the locals are demanding footy on Sky on Wednesdays during the season. Not unreasonably, the commercial needs of the pub have to be met, so the session is moving. The good news is, instead of being once a month, it will now be on every Sunday, starting at around 8.30. I'll try to get there at least once a month, but the session is now very much 'self-sustaining', and doesn't need a host. Hope to see some'catters there! Address is;The Roebuck Inn, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, Staffs ST15 8SF
Tim