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06 Jun 06 - 03:12 PM (#1754332) Subject: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: Fidjit I'm going to Broadstairs for the first time. From the Wednesday to the Saturday at least. What's the best way to get the best out of it. I enjoy singing sessions. And I want to dance at an English Country Dance Celidh. Trust you lot can help Chas |
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06 Jun 06 - 05:09 PM (#1754430) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: Richard Bridge Mixed singing (ie instruments and voices) sessions are hard to find, and the pubs tend to turf customers out at closing time (even for the afternoon!). Try to find out what the Barden of England is doing, he is usually at the best sessions. He started a nice impromptu one in the Tartan Frigate (I think I have the pub name slightly wrong) last year (after the electric guest was over). Also keep an eye out for where Hartley Morris are gathering, when the electric bands are over they may well sing. The Sunday morning session in the Nelson is for religious unaccompanied song only, and the shanty session will frown if an instrument appears. It's also worth fathoming where Skinners Rats and/or Slattery are as they also tend to be bellwethers of song sessions. |
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07 Jun 06 - 09:20 AM (#1754912) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: Fidjit thanks Richard. Very informative. I'll try something out. Chas |
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07 Jun 06 - 09:44 AM (#1754927) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: The Borchester Echo Best thing to do at Broadstairs is to eat ice cream. And ceilidh in the Pavilion. |
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07 Jun 06 - 10:34 AM (#1754970) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: Grab Neptune at lunchtimes for singing is a must. And in the school hall most evenings at the campsite. Graham. |
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07 Jun 06 - 11:09 AM (#1755001) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: Richard Bridge School Hall was not last year - rebuilding. Is the rebuilding finished? Further, School Hall is only open to those with weekly passes who are also camping. I know a man who refused to go to Broadstairs again after arriving at the Broadstairs Neptune Hall lunchtime session 15 minutes before it started, and being asked to leave at 2.30pm because it was over, without having been called to sing (sitting there holding his guitar) despite those on either side of him having been called and a lot of people who popped in and were known to the "chair" having been called the instant they arrived. He is a minor "name" who does get the occasional paid gig. |
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07 Jun 06 - 02:32 PM (#1755111) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: Fidjit I supose it depends on if you are a listener or a performer. Listeners will wander into anything. Performers are more selective. One always has to play it by ear. If you will excuse the pun. Chas |
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07 Jun 06 - 06:54 PM (#1755283) Subject: RE: Folklore: Best way to enjoy Broadstairs From: BB If you enjoy singing, you'd be welcome at the evening Singarounds (well, anything-arounds, actually, but they're mostly song). Mostly good singers and some great chorus singing. |