An Apology

Due to various mishaps and vehicle problems, I was unable to attend the Trafalgar weekend, please accept my humble apology, I am told from a number of people what a wonderful time was had by all. To all you budding mandolin players who were looking forward to the workshop, again please accept my apology.

Unfortunately I shall not be able to attend the session at Giggleswick this coming Friday (7th Nov) as I shall be recovering from surgery on my right knee.

I shall however be at the Settle 3 Peaks Folk Club on the 22nd November as I hope to be fully mobile again both physically and I now have a backup car to get me about.

Just a note to let you know there will be an impromptu session at the Otterington Shorthorn, South Otterington near Northallerton on the 28th November this is not a gig but a gathering from about 8.30pm all are welcome, it's not the biggest of pubs but the atmosphere is usually excellent (the beers not bad either).

In 2009 as a lot of you know Jeff and Sally will be away on their grand tour of Europe, so listings on the Gigs page from the beginning of June through to the end of September will be only one half of Keepers Fold, hopefully with a little help from some friends.

I would like to finish this little bulletin by saying a big thank you for all the support and help so many of you have given over the last few years and look forward to it continuing in the future.

Best wishes

Iain

Trafalgar Weekend Timetable

 FRIDAY 24th

Meet & Greet from 4-00pm Round Robin Singing ‘til 7-30pm     Admiral’s Dinner and singing ‘til 9-00pm (Fancy Dress optional)   Sing-Around ‘til late!! Those not dining can continue the sing-around ‘til dinner is finished.

Entry is FREE but dinner costs must be borne by individuals.

 SATURDAY 25th

 Breakfast from 8-00am ‘til 10-00am. General mill around ‘til 11-00am. 3 varying distance walks (8mls. 6mls. and 3mls.) lead off by 11-30am.(boots and waterproofs reqd!!) Those remaining at Station Inn can enjoy another sing-around from 12-00noon ‘til 4-30pm. 

For Guitar workshop see Peter Taylor for times. 

For Mandolin workshop see Iain Glover for times.

There will be a beer drinking workshop run by the Wright’s, so if you want to know how to quaff the best pint correctly, don’t miss that one. Times will be given on Saturday if Sally & Jeff are still upright after Friday night!

Dinner’s  from 6-00pm ‘til 7-30pm. followed by the  evening sing-around.7-45pm ‘til 8-45pm. 

Then begins  the official Guest evening with support from various Artistes. 

Once again, we are privileged to have as Special Guest the lovely (not to mention multi-talented) 

Marie Little who will be on from about 9-30pm. 

Traditionally, the Guest will do a couple of 45minute slots, ably supported this year by the boys with the “wow” factor: The Young ‘Un’s down from Hartlepool. 

There will also be  the usual raffles, floor singers, drinks breaks in between and then concert finish about 11-30, whence the singarounds will continue for those strong in heart and daft in head!!!

There will be a £5 per head entrance fee for this Concert

  SUNDAY 26th

Breakfast from 8-00am ‘til 10-00am followed by general Farewell’s and singing as appropriate ‘til lunchtime.

3 Cheers for Horatio Nelson and set sail.