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by Janet Dilke

I am unable to come on Monday 19th but if you need help with pub visiting regarding the crawl I am happy to do so. Janet x

10 years, 11 months

Re: [Tower Ravens] I am sorry

by Katherine Richardson

Hi Sorry I won't be there tonight either. I can now make the crawl although I don't know how much use I'll be as I've not been to practice for a while. I could help with pubs but I'm out of London till the 28th and I'm not sure of that's leaving it a bit late? I also can't make it to st neots sorry :( Katherine x Sent from my Sony Xperia™ smartphone Ffion Mair <ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >_______________________________________________ >Tower Raven's mailing list >team(a)towerravens.org.uk >_______________________________________________ >Tower Raven's mailing list >team(a)towerravens.org.uk >_______________________________________________ >Tower Raven's mailing list >team(a)towerravens.org.uk

10 years, 11 months

Last night

by Ffion Mair

Hi all, For those of you who weren't there last night we had a successful mini workshop from some Thrales guys and I'm pleased to report that Kat and Rhona can now tumble. Laura can also tumble 'the other way round' and Lindsey and Becky completed a few double tumbles in both directions :-) We also played around with a figure which was in my head made up of breast plates and locks. Unfortunately I hadn't worked out exactly how it would work so we spent a lot of time fiddling with options - sorry about that. I think I've now figured out two options - one will definitely work, the other might. If any of you who were there have any brain waves, let me know! The other figure I have in my head involves combining 2 or 3 of follower, tits and Mary Anne which are all figures you can do from three directions. They're all moving figures rather than lock figures so should be easier to try out. If anyone has anything else they'd like to try for the new dance please let me know sooner rather than later. See you all next Monday, Ffion x

10 years, 11 months

Tonight: Argh!!

by Nicola Cairns

Hi guys, Because I'm an idiot who can't morning, I forgot to bring any instruments into work. If I went home to fetch one, I wouldn't make it back until well into the second half. Does anyone have a violin or d whistle or flute (?) that'll be easy to bring in that I might possibly borrow for tonight? Sorry!! N xx

10 years, 11 months

Tumbling

by Ffion Mair

Quick reminder that we're doing some tumbling tomorrow so, if you want to give it a go, wear trousers or a skirt that allows you to kick your legs about whilst not showing off your knickers!

10 years, 11 months

Re: [Tower Ravens] FW: Northwood tour

by nicola.chrisp＠hotmail.co.uk

I'll head straight to Oxted also. See you on Saturday :) Nic xxx Sent from my HTC One X on O2 ----- Reply message ----- From: "Nicola Cairns" <nicola.k.cairns(a)gmail.com> To: "Sue Connolly" <connollysue(a)hotmail.com> Cc: "Tower Ravens" <team(a)towerravens.org.uk> Subject: [Tower Ravens] FW: Northwood tour Date: Thu, May 8, 2014 17:10 I think Ozzy and I will meet you all at Oxted as it's just as hard to get to from ours and we're really not early birds!! N xx On 8 May 2014 15:18, "Sue Connolly" <connollysue(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Sorry to bombard you with unnecessary messages if you're not doing Northwood. I'm not completely sure who is and who isn't going. Just delete if inappropriate for you. Here's one suggestion: I'll aim to be be outside the main ticket office of East Croydon station (on the inside concourse opposite the tram stops) by 8.15 or so on Saturday. If anyone else arrives by 8.25, we can decide whether to proceed to Conduit Lane by tram, bus or taxi, depending on numbers and preferences. It would be helpful to know in advance who, if anyone, might join me, and especially if you're planning to meet us in Oxted instead, so that we can alert the Northwood guys and save some seats on the coach. Does that make sense? If anyone else would like to come up with an alternative suggestion, do by all means. S x To: rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com; connollysue(a)hotmail.com; rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net From: nicola.chrisp(a)hotmail.co.uk CC: team(a)towerravens.org.uk Subject: Re: [Tower Ravens] Northwood tour Date: Wed, 7 May 2014 17:32:42 +0100 Hi Ravens.. Thanks for the info. Excited about dancing again.... I've been absent for far too long! Re: Tommying - is there a script I can read from?! ;) I'm easy to meet at East Croydon or Oxted as I'll be coming from Victoria... The latter probably makes more sense (the extra time in bed being a major draw!) but if you want extra numbers for taxi and to avoid losing anyone, happy to meet at East Croydon. Let me know... Nic xxx Sent from my HTC One X on O2 ----- Reply message ----- From: "Becky Such" <rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com> To: "Sue Connolly" <connollysue(a)hotmail.com>, "Rachel Sheridan" <rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net> Cc: "Tower Ravens" <team(a)towerravens.org.uk> Subject: [Tower Ravens] Northwood tour Date: Wed, May 7, 2014 12:41 This is an amazing set of instructions! Very suitable for the likes of me :) Out of interest what is the consensus for people, are we aiming for East Croydon and getting a taxi? And do we assume we'll be leaving around 6? I'm thinking of going home for the night but think it might be a little late.. Becky Xx From: connollysue(a)hotmail.com To: rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net; rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com CC: team(a)towerravens.org.uk Subject: RE: [Tower Ravens] Northwood tour Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 16:46:28 +0000 OK guys. This message is intended to be helpful, but I fear it is too complicated for that. The tour starts at the junction of Conduit Lane and the A212, CR0 5RQ.. Nearest transport link is Combe Lane tram stop. Trams run to there from East and West Croydon stations. Both are possible, but East Croydon is more convenient. The tram journey is about 8mins from E Croydon to Coombe Lane and it takes 13 mins or so to walk from here to Conduit Lane. East and West Croydon stations are linked by tram, bus or a 13 min walk. Forget South Croydon, Selhurst and Waddon Stations. I believe you pay/swipe card before boarding trams. Via Victoria Trains to East Croydon from Victoria take 15mins. From there it is tram to New Addington, alighting at Coombe Lane. Assuming the tour leaves at 9am, a possibility would be the 08.06 Portsmouth train from Victoria. Via London Bridge to East Croydon The direct train takes 31 mins because there are more stops. Unfortunately there isn't a conveniently-timed train. The 8.05 gets to E Croydon at 8.36, which would be a bit tight for a 9am start (but possible by taxi). Via London Bridge to West Croydon The Overground goes there directly from Shadwell, Canada Water etc, but it is not running on Saturday, which is annoying. I wouldn't recommend bus replacement services. The 7.40 direct train from L Bridge to W Croydon arrives at 8.18, which would leave ample time to get to Conduit Lane. My suggestion would be to meet at East Croydon by, say, 8.30 and share a taxi to Conduit Lane, which would be a short journey and would avoid a longish walk from the tram or bus stop. There are loos and a cafe at Conduit Lane - IF they open early enough. Another alternative would be to join the tour at Oxted, where the station is practically next door to the first dance spot. The 8.53 direct train from Victoria arrives at 9.30, which would allow for up to an hour more in bed and almost no walking. Hannorah I'm really sorry that this is probably irrelevant to you, but I've now reached the limit of my concentration and I'm not sure which is your nearest station. NB - everyone The tour ends at Northwood's home pub, the Royal Standard in Central Croydon, CR0 1SS. I believe that no one is staying for the feast, so there is little point in returning to Conduit Lane after that, although coach transport will be available. I suggest that we walk to one of the Croydon stations from the pub for the return journey (although I'd probably catch a bus, since the Overground isn't running) The first dance spot is at Oxted at 9.30. There is a Wetherspoons and another cafe for breakfast, but the dance spots aren't very exciting, one being in a supermarket car park. I believe the Northwood guys rely on this as an ideal opportunity to collect money to subsidise the tour. Thereafter the route is scenic as we are transported along the byways of the Kent/Surrey borders. The final pub is, well, unusual...... We could have a competition for the most apt adjective. There is usually a collection for the coach driver towards the end of the trip. In the unlikely event that you have read through to this point, I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. I do hope that you enjoy it at least enough to justify such an early start. S x Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 22:19:29 +0100 From: rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net To: rebeccasuch@hotmail..com CC: team(a)towerravens.org.uk Subject: Re: [Tower Ravens] Saturday 10th and Monday 12th Update - having checked the info that I do currently have, 9am-ish in Croydon is correct, but as detailed as it gets. I've poked the guys and hopefully they'll reply soon! R On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Rachel Sheridan <rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net> wrote: Hi guys, Sorry to be so useless regarding info for Saturday. I've been completely snowed under with various personal stuff. I do have info, and will send it round soon. Many apologies. Rachel xx On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 6:38 PM, Becky Such <rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Hey everyone, Can I confirm where those going to Northwood Day of Dance need to be and when? I think it's 9am Croydon? Although can I confirm which Croydon station that is as there seem to be 4! And for all of those who know me to be extra stupid regarding travel in and around London, does anyone know off the top of their head if that just goes from London Bridge? Also, do we know what time the day ends/we'll be heading back? Secondly, it seems to be that some of Thrales are coming on Monday 12th to help people out with tumbling. Is this actually known among the team and can the people who want/need this extra help be there? The plan seems to be that they'll come to our practice for the first half hour and then go on to their own practice. Hannorah, in particular I know you're interested in learning but know you struggle to get there after netball! And Katherine etc. who are students are you out of the stress yet to have the time to do it? I have a suspicion that most of this has already been discussed, so sorry for needing repeats! Thanks, Becky xx _______________________________________________ Tower Raven's mailing list team(a)towerravens.org.uk _______________________________________________ Tower Raven's mailing list team(a)towerravens.org.uk _______________________________________________ Tower Raven's mailing list team(a)towerravens.org.uk

10 years, 11 months

Re: [Tower Ravens] Northwood tour

by nicola.chrisp＠hotmail.co.uk

Hi Ravens. Thanks for the info. Excited about dancing again... I've been absent for far too long! Re: Tommying - is there a script I can read from?! ;) I'm easy to meet at East Croydon or Oxted as I'll be coming from Victoria... The latter probably makes more sense (the extra time in bed being a major draw!) but if you want extra numbers for taxi and to avoid losing anyone, happy to meet at East Croydon. Let me know... Nic xxx Sent from my HTC One X on O2 ----- Reply message ----- From: "Becky Such" <rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com> To: "Sue Connolly" <connollysue(a)hotmail.com>, "Rachel Sheridan" <rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net> Cc: "Tower Ravens" <team(a)towerravens.org.uk> Subject: [Tower Ravens] Northwood tour Date: Wed, May 7, 2014 12:41 This is an amazing set of instructions! Very suitable for the likes of me :) Out of interest what is the consensus for people, are we aiming for East Croydon and getting a taxi? And do we assume we'll be leaving around 6? I'm thinking of going home for the night but think it might be a little late.. Becky Xx From: connollysue(a)hotmail.com To: rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net; rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com CC: team(a)towerravens.org.uk Subject: RE: [Tower Ravens] Northwood tour Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 16:46:28 +0000 OK guys. This message is intended to be helpful, but I fear it is too complicated for that. The tour starts at the junction of Conduit Lane and the A212, CR0 5RQ. Nearest transport link is Combe Lane tram stop. Trams run to there from East and West Croydon stations. Both are possible, but East Croydon is more convenient. The tram journey is about 8mins from E Croydon to Coombe Lane and it takes 13 mins or so to walk from here to Conduit Lane. East and West Croydon stations are linked by tram, bus or a 13 min walk. Forget South Croydon, Selhurst and Waddon Stations. I believe you pay/swipe card before boarding trams. Via Victoria Trains to East Croydon from Victoria take 15mins. From there it is tram to New Addington, alighting at Coombe Lane. Assuming the tour leaves at 9am, a possibility would be the 08.06 Portsmouth train from Victoria. Via London Bridge to East Croydon The direct train takes 31 mins because there are more stops. Unfortunately there isn't a conveniently-timed train. The 8.05 gets to E Croydon at 8.36, which would be a bit tight for a 9am start (but possible by taxi). Via London Bridge to West Croydon The Overground goes there directly from Shadwell, Canada Water etc, but it is not running on Saturday, which is annoying. I wouldn't recommend bus replacement services. The 7.40 direct train from L Bridge to W Croydon arrives at 8.18, which would leave ample time to get to Conduit Lane. My suggestion would be to meet at East Croydon by, say, 8.30 and share a taxi to Conduit Lane, which would be a short journey and would avoid a longish walk from the tram or bus stop. There are loos and a cafe at Conduit Lane - IF they open early enough. Another alternative would be to join the tour at Oxted, where the station is practically next door to the first dance spot. The 8.53 direct train from Victoria arrives at 9.30, which would allow for up to an hour more in bed and almost no walking. Hannorah I'm really sorry that this is probably irrelevant to you, but I've now reached the limit of my concentration and I'm not sure which is your nearest station. NB - everyone The tour ends at Northwood's home pub, the Royal Standard in Central Croydon, CR0 1SS. I believe that no one is staying for the feast, so there is little point in returning to Conduit Lane after that, although coach transport will be available. I suggest that we walk to one of the Croydon stations from the pub for the return journey (although I'd probably catch a bus, since the Overground isn't running) The first dance spot is at Oxted at 9.30. There is a Wetherspoons and another cafe for breakfast, but the dance spots aren't very exciting, one being in a supermarket car park. I believe the Northwood guys rely on this as an ideal opportunity to collect money to subsidise the tour. Thereafter the route is scenic as we are transported along the byways of the Kent/Surrey borders. The final pub is, well, unusual...... We could have a competition for the most apt adjective. There is usually a collection for the coach driver towards the end of the trip. In the unlikely event that you have read through to this point, I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. I do hope that you enjoy it at least enough to justify such an early start. S x Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 22:19:29 +0100 From: rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net To: rebeccasuch@hotmail..com CC: team(a)towerravens.org.uk Subject: Re: [Tower Ravens] Saturday 10th and Monday 12th Update - having checked the info that I do currently have, 9am-ish in Croydon is correct, but as detailed as it gets. I've poked the guys and hopefully they'll reply soon! R On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 10:09 PM, Rachel Sheridan <rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net> wrote: Hi guys, Sorry to be so useless regarding info for Saturday. I've been completely snowed under with various personal stuff. I do have info, and will send it round soon. Many apologies. Rachel xx On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 6:38 PM, Becky Such <rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Hey everyone, Can I confirm where those going to Northwood Day of Dance need to be and when? I think it's 9am Croydon? Although can I confirm which Croydon station that is as there seem to be 4! And for all of those who know me to be extra stupid regarding travel in and around London, does anyone know off the top of their head if that just goes from London Bridge? Also, do we know what time the day ends/we'll be heading back? Secondly, it seems to be that some of Thrales are coming on Monday 12th to help people out with tumbling. Is this actually known among the team and can the people who want/need this extra help be there? The plan seems to be that they'll come to our practice for the first half hour and then go on to their own practice. Hannorah, in particular I know you're interested in learning but know you struggle to get there after netball! And Katherine etc. who are students are you out of the stress yet to have the time to do it? I have a suspicion that most of this has already been discussed, so sorry for needing repeats! Thanks, Becky xx _______________________________________________ Tower Raven's mailing list team(a)towerravens.org.uk _______________________________________________ Tower Raven's mailing list team(a)towerravens.org.uk

10 years, 11 months

Saturday 10th and Monday 12th

by Becky Such

Hey everyone, Can I confirm where those going to Northwood Day of Dance need to be and when?I think it's 9am Croydon? Although can I confirm which Croydon station that is as there seem to be 4! And for all of those who know me to be extra stupid regarding travel in and around London, does anyone know off the top of their head if that just goes from London Bridge? Also, do we know what time the day ends/we'll be heading back? Secondly, it seems to be that some of Thrales are coming on Monday 12th to help people out with tumbling. Is this actually known among the team and can the people who want/need this extra help be there? The plan seems to be that they'll come to our practice for the first half hour and then go on to their own practice. Hannorah, in particular I know you're interested in learning but know you struggle to get there after netball! And Katherine etc. who are students are you out of the stress yet to have the time to do it? I have a suspicion that most of this has already been discussed, so sorry for needing repeats! Thanks, Becky xx

10 years, 11 months

Tumbling on Monday

by Ffion Mair

Hi all, As Becky mentioned I've asked if a few Thrales can come along on Monday to do a bit more tumbling work. This will be a chance: A) for those who said they'd like to try tumbling to give it a go B) for our current tumblers to learn to tumble with backward facing pillars (see 58 seconds http://youtu.be/d2WhCbFVYPk) and possibly a double tumble (see 3'28 in the same video) C) for us all to get some tips on how to catch properly so we don't need to call on Thrales every time someone new wants to try tumbling! Once we've done this we'll be in a much better position to write the new dance as we'll know what possible tumble combinations we can experiment with. Please come on time and be ready to step up at 7.30 - the Thrales guys won't able to stay long as they've got their own practice to go to. If you're going to Northwood at the weekend I hope you have a fun time! Ffion x

10 years, 11 months

Re: [Tower Ravens] Fwd: Northwood DoD - timings update please!

by Rachel Sheridan

Hi Kat, You're welcome to come along (I booked us 9 places, so I think that brings us up to 9). We won't be collecting, since it's Northwood's day, but you can cheer. Rachel x On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Katherine Bates < katherine_bates(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi! > > I can make it too, if you have room for me? I probably won't be much use > since I haven't practiced in a while and don't have a skirt but I'm happy > to come along and cheer / collect, if that's ok? I'm veggie though, just to > be awkward. > > - Kat > > > > ------------------------------ > Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 10:49:53 +0100 > From: rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net > To: team(a)towerravens.org.uk > Subject: [Tower Ravens] Fwd: Northwood DoD - timings update please! > > > Guys, > > Info update on Saturday from Northwood. > > Anybody other than Nikki vegetarian? > > I'm expecting: Becky, Hannorah, Joanna, Nic, Nikki, Rachel, Sue > > x > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <JnWimhurst(a)aol.com> > Date: Mon, May 5, 2014 at 11:00 PM > Subject: Re: Northwood DoD - timings update please! > To: rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net > Cc: dodbagman(a)northwoodmorris.co.uk > > > Hi Rachel > > We Meet at Conduit Lane 8.45am which is off Coombe Lane, where you can > park your cars or the nearest tram stop is Lloyd Park and walk up Coombe > Lane, Croydon See Map attached > http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=534494&Y=164344&A=Y&Z=110 > Coach will leave at 9am for Oxted our first stop. > Tour programme attached with times and the coach will be back at conduit > Lane at 7pm. > Our last dance stop is in Croydon at 5.45pm. If you need to get back to > Conduit Lane to collect your cars before 7pm we might be able to sort this > once in Croydon > > Have you any veggie's or are you all meat eaters for lunch > > Look forward to seeing you all next Saturday > > Regards > > Jon > North Wood Morris > > > In a message dated 05/05/2014 22:15:25 GMT Daylight Time, > rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net writes: > > Hi Ben, > > Are there any updates on the timings for Saturday? Not quite sure when > and where we're meeting! Also when and where we're finishing... > > Cheers, > > Rachel > (Tower Ravens) > > > > _______________________________________________ Tower Raven's mailing list > team(a)towerravens.org.uk >

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