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Subject: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: the lemonade lady Date: 25 May 05 - 06:45 AM CANCELLED... received an email containing this "Cancelled: Alcester Festival in June due to the lack of financial support." I'm stunned! It's time to go back to the old type of festival like Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend. I'm so sorry for all concerned with the organisation of this festival. It's heart breaking. Sal
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Mrs.Duck Date: 25 May 05 - 07:08 AM I'm inclined to agree, Sal. A lot of festivals are starting to price themselves out so less people go unless they can arrange to steward. A lot of us enjoy the fringe element of festivals so paying a lot of money when you don't intend seeing a lot of the concerts or do the workshops can be annoying. Folk weekends like Bishop's Castle (although I've never actualy been) allow you to enjoy good company and good music without having to pay a fortune. If I want to see a big name I'd rather pay for a concert ticket and go see them another time. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Noreen Date: 25 May 05 - 07:44 AM Who was the email from, Sally? There's no mention of a cancellation on the official website: http://www.alcesterandardenfolkfestival.co.uk/ |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: George Papavgeris Date: 25 May 05 - 08:56 AM I just spoke with Dave James on the phone. Details will appear on the festival website in due course, but the gist is as follows: This is a one-year-only hitch. The Festival had some of its financial backing withdrawn - for this year -, but I understand that the town elders are seriously disappointed about the cancellation, and this gives rise to hopes for guaranteed funding next year (a meeting on this is to be held this evening). In any case, the Festival WILL run in 2006, with the same lineup as published for 2005, plus more artists (here's hoping, EG) if funds allow. This is not a permanent closure therefore. Just a one-year stay, not dissimilar to the one that affected Sidmouth. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: rhyzla Date: 25 May 05 - 09:19 AM Thanks for that news Sal, pretty sad! I bet Dave is gutted. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: MoorleyMan Date: 25 May 05 - 09:31 AM Just come across the thread. Really sorry to hear the news Dave and Marje, I do hope this is as is reported above, just a one-year setback. Anyone who's event-organising suffers with funding difficulties and D & M you have my sympathies. Looking forward to getting involved next year! M |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Splott Man Date: 25 May 05 - 10:23 AM Oh bugger! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: muppitz Date: 25 May 05 - 03:00 PM Damn it, I was supposed to be working! muppitz x |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: GUEST Date: 25 May 05 - 03:51 PM Damn, was really hoping get there this year too! Very sad for Dave. Bet he'll make sure next year will be bloody great though. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: My guru always said Date: 25 May 05 - 04:11 PM Oh, this is terrible news! Feel dreadful for Dave & Marje! Probably a bit naive of me but can't help wondering if there could have been a possiblity of the Fringe still surviving this year. Just think of all that decent beer going to waste..... |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Adrianl Date: 25 May 05 - 04:46 PM The website http://www.alcesterandardenfolkfestival.co.uk/ says in big red letters Quote The Festival is going ahead as advertised. Any rumour to the contrary should be disregarded. End quote ??? Adrian |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: My guru always said Date: 25 May 05 - 05:05 PM Unfortunately that page was last updated 17/3/05, so it looks like that 'rumour news' is fairly old *sigh* |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Chris Green Date: 25 May 05 - 05:59 PM Spoke to a couple of mates of mine who were booked to play. It's definitely cancelled, unfortunately. |
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Subject: Alcester is ON!!! From: Snuffy Date: 25 May 05 - 06:00 PM You may have heard that Alcester & Arden Folk Festival has had to be cancelled due to the last-minute withdrawal of a major sponsor. WELL IT'S STILL ON!!! I've just got back from a meeting at the Holly Bush where the people of Alcester made it very clear that they want the folk festival to go ahead. The funding for this year has been found in the town, and the festival WILL go ahead. And we're putting measures in place to assure secure funding for future years. Please spread the good news to everyone you think mught be interested. This is the day of the Phoenix - Alcester FF and Liverpool FC both recover from apparent knockout blows to triumph in the end. See you all there. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Snuffy Date: 25 May 05 - 06:03 PM OH NO IT ISN'T - THE PEOPLE OF ALCESTER WON'T LET IT DIE - SEE THIS THREAD Alcester is ON . Alcester WILL go ahead. The funding HAS been found in the town. All booked artists WILL be paid BE THERE - AND TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Mr Red Date: 25 May 05 - 06:04 PM Just got the second e-mail too Now you see it Now you don't It's behind you! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Mr Red Date: 25 May 05 - 06:05 PM Joe Can we close this thread? |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Mr Red Date: 25 May 05 - 06:10 PM I hope they will be at Chippenham to spread the word and dispel the rumours (they started) |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Snuffy Date: 25 May 05 - 06:14 PM Funding for 50% of costs was refused on Friday. Dave & Marge had no alternative but to cancel. Alcester people came up with missing funding today. IT IS ON. I'll be at Chippenham on Saturday with flyers. Doug & Lynne Fitton will be at Chester with flyers. Don't know about Cleethorpes! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Chris Green Date: 25 May 05 - 06:16 PM Seconded. Glad to hear it's going ahead! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Polly Squeezebox Date: 25 May 05 - 06:20 PM This is wonderful news - my only sadness is that I'm booked to play with the band on the south coast so can't be there. Have a wonderful time all those attending. Polly |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Herga Kitty Date: 25 May 05 - 06:40 PM Thanks Snuffy for the update. Perhaps you can leave some flyers with Mrs Lemon! I hope to visit Alcester, even though probably only on the Saturday. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Col K Date: 25 May 05 - 06:53 PM Thank goodness its still on, One of the best festivals in the country IMHO. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Emma B Date: 25 May 05 - 06:57 PM Fantastic! - best news all day! and to think I just ripped the cheque up! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: Sue the Borderer Date: 25 May 05 - 07:20 PM Great news - and I heard from Doug that it was back on before I'd even heard it was off, so I didn't even have to panic first! And as well as all that lovely singing and the wonderful friendly people you can come along and dance Border morris. 'Herbaceous Border' will be there, inviting anyone to join in and have a go. Well done to all of you who've managed to keep it going - and especially the people of Alcester for coming up trumps. Sue |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: George Papavgeris Date: 25 May 05 - 07:29 PM Good to hear it's back on - it looks like the townspeople have embraced the festival and when it came to the crunch they put their money where their mouth is. An excellent example for other festival towns too. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Richard Atkins Date: 25 May 05 - 07:35 PM Wonderful news then for all who enjoy Alcester, and Marge and Dave. A town that gives full support in a few days notice unlike S------h. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest STOP PRESS From: Richard Atkins Date: 25 May 05 - 07:43 PM Joe I agree with Mr Red about closing this thread. Who will start The Whos Going one first though :>) |
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Subject: RE: Alcester is ON From: John Routledge Date: 25 May 05 - 07:54 PM Just getting this above the other thread. Wonderful news as Alcester is a cracking festival. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Richard Atkins Date: 25 May 05 - 09:09 PM Joe Offer Thanks for sorting it |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: My guru always said Date: 26 May 05 - 04:25 AM Brill!!!! My day has been brightened by Marje phoning first thing & confirming it's ON. So glad that the people of Alcester have stepped in to 'prop up' this Festival. This is real good news for the Folk in the UK. Thankfully the Cat is back & Joe has got these threads sorted, thanks Joe *grin* Now I'm looking forward again to one of the Very Best Festivals in the UK. So, who else is going???? |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: rhyzla Date: 26 May 05 - 05:25 AM Well, I was going, then I wasn't, and now I am again. Well done to everyone involved in saving it, and looking forward to meeting lots of mudcatters!! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: George Papavgeris Date: 26 May 05 - 05:27 AM Thinking of coming up Saturday with Vanessa - just for the day. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: GUEST,Selchie - (RS) Date: 26 May 05 - 05:43 AM MGAS Great it's back on. I'll be there, Alcester's one of the best ~ I'm biased it's my 'local'. Hope to see you & lots of 'catters there. Rosie S |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Splott Man Date: 26 May 05 - 07:32 AM Hurrah! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Emma B Date: 26 May 05 - 07:39 AM the cheques in the post............. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: HipflaskAndy Date: 26 May 05 - 08:52 AM Hurrah indeed! Got the call from Dave this morning that it's ON Well done Dave and all concerned. Here's to a crackin' fest! I'll do a bit o' word spreadin' at Chippenham and everywhere else I go till it's here. Hurrah! HFA |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Dave Earl Date: 26 May 05 - 08:56 AM Hooray!! Well donem to the people of Alcester. See you there. Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: GUEST Date: 26 May 05 - 10:29 AM Just looked at the website so I could look at the ticket prices. Can't make it for the whole weekend. Does anyone know if you can get day tickets? It doesn't say. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Dave Earl Date: 26 May 05 - 10:40 AM The website gives a phone number did that not work for you? Dave Earl |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: MoorleyMan Date: 26 May 05 - 11:13 AM Hurrah - well done you folks! Great sighs of relief all round too. Course I'll spread the good news round. Next to check whether I'm still due on meself! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Herga Kitty Date: 26 May 05 - 03:41 PM They were selling day tickets last year - I know, because I bought one! Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: the lemonade lady Date: 26 May 05 - 04:35 PM The festival is DEFINITELY ON AGAIN, on the weekend of 17-19 June. Please pass the good news on to all your folkie friends, and I look forward to seeing you there. Well there we are, no probs after all! Sal ps. Schantie and I will see yous all at chippers |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Snuffy Date: 27 May 05 - 08:10 AM I think there may be a possibility this year of day tickets being available at the venues rather than only at the Greig Hall. (It's a long walk from the Fire Station and back!) |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Dave4Guild Date: 28 May 05 - 06:38 AM It's not just the distance, Snuffy, it's getting past all those pubs on the way! Particularly when there is music wafting from within. I can resist anything except temptation. Looking forward to meeting everyone again. Dave and Brenda |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: breezy Date: 28 May 05 - 03:33 PM Sunday 19th June, Spotlight St Albans, the guest is Andy Smythe, so if you're heading south on the M1 [M40] afterwards we start at 7.45 |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Herga Kitty Date: 17 Jun 05 - 04:46 PM I'll be arriving tomorrow, and hope to see some Catters! Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Herga Kitty Date: 19 Jun 05 - 01:28 PM I had a really good time. Thanks to Dave and Marje. Looking forward to next year Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: muppitz Date: 19 Jun 05 - 04:47 PM Well, I'm knackered, I smell like a chip and I only managed to catch the session in the Gazebo on Saturday night, bless Duncan McFarlane for his tribute to Joe Scurfield and once again, apologies to El Greko whose song I so rudely started talking over, until I realised the error of my ways! But I heard the festival was good! Thanks again Ms Lemon for the refreshments, we were being boiled alive in there! muppitz x |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: George Papavgeris Date: 19 Jun 05 - 11:34 PM No apology needed, muppitz, but it is accepted as it is so graciously offered. To be honest, I hadn't even noticed - I must have been concentrating on remembering the words! The gazebo session was indeed my favourite. Surprised there hadn't been more of those, given the weather conditions. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Zany Mouse Date: 20 Jun 05 - 06:11 AM I had one of the best festivals ever. Many thanks to Dave, Marje and all the other elves. Roll on next year! Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: rhyzla Date: 20 Jun 05 - 07:11 AM We (rhyzome) also enjoyed the festival very much although we only played on sunday. Our favourite venue was the fire-station, with a nice open aspect, lovely sunshine, good beer, smell of food wafting through on the breeze and a friendly appreciative crowd - we loved it!! It was nice to see some more catters there too!! Barry |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: GUEST,Bryn. Date: 20 Jun 05 - 11:37 AM And very good it was too, just got home from an excellent weekend. Ok, it was so hot I feel like I've been fried, but there were some great acts. Well done to Dave, Marje and Chris and everyone else involved for getting it all back on track so quickly. It's lovely to see the town supporting the festival. |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Emma B Date: 20 Jun 05 - 11:47 AM A hot trip home and just finished unpacking the car/sauna! An absolutely smashing weekend, thanks to Marge, Dave and all the others involved and thanks also to Moor & Coast for their hospitality and Whitby cod. A particular thanks and symapthy to all the dancers who persevered and perspired in the glorious sunshine |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: My guru always said Date: 20 Jun 05 - 05:40 PM What a Fab weekend, didn't get to a single concert but enjoyed all the Sings. How on earth do the dancers cope in that heat? Huge thanks to Dave & Marje & all the people who helped make it happen! |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: My guru always said Date: 20 Jun 05 - 05:42 PM And how could I have forgotten to thank whoever arranged for the Squirty Ice-cream van to come on-site? *grin* Roll on next year, but perhaps it could be just an eensy-weensy bit cooler...... |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: GUEST,HipflaskAndy Date: 20 Jun 05 - 07:13 PM Big raps for Marje and Dave (and all their crew) Marvellous festival. Wonderful folk. Met loads of catters - put faces to names.... ordered a badge! I totally enjoyed my two days there... ...and the lemonade! Back home on the brandy again now - hic! Cheers one and all! - HFA |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: the lemonade lady Date: 22 Jun 05 - 07:06 AM Why thank you Sir. 8) Sal |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: GUEST,Old Folkie Date: 23 Jun 05 - 03:53 AM Alcester this year was my first ever the first folk festival. Have to say it was fantastic. Spent most of my time in the singarounds, but it was great to meet, listen to and watch some truly superb musicians. Thanks to all involved in organising and performing at the event, and will definitely be back next year, especially as it was only about 12 miles from my home!! Rgds Old Folkie |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: Selchie - (RH) Date: 23 Jun 05 - 04:00 AM A great one, thanks Dave, Marge, Chris & the team. Plenty of 'catters, fine singing, concerts, etc. (& lemonade in tropical Alcester Sal!) Here's to next year. Rosie S |
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Subject: RE: Alcester and Arden Folk Fest is ON From: rhyzla Date: 23 Jun 05 - 04:45 AM Any chance someone could post a full list of all mudcatters who attended - I forgot to read the list!! Thanks |
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