Hi all,
Sorry for the million emails! I can’t work out how to email just the relevant people so please ignore if you’re not involved in shared accommodation.
I’ve now heard back from everyone who’s a ‘yes’ on the sign up sheet. Thanks for replying so quickly! I’ll book a place for Hannah N & Martin, Emma & Tim, Tori, Hannah TD, Laura and myself (changed my mind!), so 8 people in total. I’ve found somewhere near the harbour with 4 bedrooms (3 doubles, one twin) and a sofa bed in the communal space. Which means that couples get there own room, 1 person can have their own double, 2 people will share a twin and one on the sofa bed. (I’m happy with any of those). This will cost £124 pp for the week. Please could everyone on the list confirm that they are happy with this?
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/13003414?location=Whitby&children=0&infants=…
Thanks,
Ellie
Hi all,
So far I have the following responses from people about Whitby
accommodation:
People with separate accommodation already booked: Ffion, Rachel, Becky,
Katharine.
People wanting to book shared accommodation with other ravens: Hannah &
Martin, Emma & Tim, Tori.
Camping: Me (lol).
There are still about 3-4 houses left on Airbnb that would be between
£155-180 pp for the week for 5 people (with space for 1-2 others). If these
are the final responses from everyone then I will liaise with Emma to book
somewhere ASAP.
If I haven't mentioned your name above and you would like to join the
shared accommodation group or have any queries, please email by *tonight.*
Thanks!
Ellie
Hi All,
Firstly, I have now confirmed us for Warwick! Woop woop! (Numbers obviously
not confirmed yet.)
1. Things to fill out asap (doodle 1, doodle 2, house)
2. Upcoming Events
3. Things to fill out slightly less asap
4. Other sign-ups
*1. Things to fill out asap *
Sooo, most importantly Becky's *doodle for day practices* - if you haven't
yet done it please try and fill it in as best you can. You won't be having
to do every weekend and we'll hopefully be able to make decisions soon (if
you fill it in) - usually ends up being up to 3 daytime practices.
*https://doodle.com/poll/q66xs8gai9xgfzxq
<https://doodle.com/poll/q66xs8gai9xgfzxq>*
Next up - here's a* doodle for the Christmas crawl*, as currently we can't
do the 13th - please fill in asap so we can find a viable date...
*https://doodle.com/poll/sq4hhwu33kiiuhwn
<https://doodle.com/poll/sq4hhwu33kiiuhwn>*
If you were interested in a house at Whitby, please let Ellie know asap by
replying to her email. She is looking at this this week.
*2. Upcoming Events*
Next week there will be a crawl, most likely around Waterloo. Laura/Ellie
will confirm next week. Then there is the performance at the Courtyard
Theatre which I will leave Becky to give you final details on next week.
I've added what I can to the sign up sheet for the time being.
*3. Things to fill out slightly less asap*
DERT - we need to buy our tickets in early December, if you are coming and
haven't yet filled yourself in and if you would like to bring someone
please add this to the sign-up sheet.
Otherwise I think other events need to know in January, so I won't chase
you as persistently for these, but if you can fill in when you know and I
promise not to nag until Jan.
The minutes from the AGM went out yesterday - any comments back to me by
10th December please when I will send out the final version.
*4. Other sign-ups*
We were invited to Teignmouth Folk Festival 21st-23rd June. Dancing by the
sea Saturday and Sunday. The vote on Monday was no
We were also invited to the Dead Horse Morris Ale (they asked us about it
at Faversham) on 20th July - dancing in Whitstable. I think the consensus
was no given proximity to Warwick (Sorry Sue!)
I am going to say no to both of these on Thursday unless there are mega
shouts before then saying we would really like to do these.
I'm sort of thinking that if I gauge interest at a practice for some of
these sorts of events before putting them on the sign-up sheet that might
keep the number of things to choose between at a manageable level - I know
some people have been finding this makes it harder to sign up to stuff.
Obviously things like Sidmouth/Whitby/Warwick will still go straight onto
the sign-up sheet. Though if anyone thinks otherwise / has other
suggestions let me know!☺
I won't be here to to bug you at the next couple of practices, lucky you!
(Though am sure Becky will be chasing for anything super urgent like the
Christmas crawl...) 🕶
Have a wonderful couple of weeks and see you all soon!
And just in case anyone can't find it - sign-up sheet here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Thanks,
Hannah
Hi all,
Absences tonight are: Ellie, Jo, Rachel and Hannorah. I'm hoping I've remembered everyone, do let me know if you can't make it.
Remember: No clog other than meeting ready to dance by 7.25 (bearing in mind room set up and shoes on to enable this to happen).
Remember we have the photographer guy coming, basically just to introduce himself and get an idea of what we're doing.
Tumble practice - people I have who are interested are: Fliss, Rachel-Anne, Katherine? and Miriam. Tori I know you did it ages ago and might be interested again?
Hannorah and Ellie I know you were both interested in giving tumbling a go, I am hoping to do this again, so don't worry!
I don't expect everyone to be able to do this magically, also don't worry if you give it a go and just decide it's not for you. Various of us have tried and then only just got round, or basically not got round, and just said it's not for them.
If possible we'll have a set dancing at the same time as tumble practice, but not sure this will work. I would encourage stepping practice if not tumbling.
*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*DOODLE*
*COUGH*FILL IN THE DOODLE POLL
Thanks!
Becky
Hi All,
Great to have so many people at the AGM on Monday and thanks for filling in
the sign-up sheet as it went round in the break. There will be a full set
of minutes coming soon for you all to review, but in the meantime, the
elected officers are as follows:
Foreperson - Becky
Secretary - Hannah N
Treasurer - Emma
Tour Organisers - Laura, Rachel-Anne, Ellie, Hannorah
Kit - Hannah N
Publicity - Katherine (RA happy to keep Instagram up to date)
Archivist - Rachel-Anne
Musician - Martin
So, upcoming events - November 30th at the Courtyard theatre - this has
been confirmed. We're finalising the exact details, but will let you know
those soon. There will also be the crawl the day before.
*13th December Christmas crawl* - at the minute this isn't looking viable,
If you haven't yet said yes or no specifically, could you please try to
find out one way or another so that we know whether we need to find an
alternative date or not...
Which brings me onto other sign-ups
Firstly *DERT* - we need to sort our tickets out in early December, so if
you could make sure you've filled yourself in and add (+1) or something
like that if you want to bring someone.
Other sign-ups for the rest of the year, we're making some good progress on
working out which of these we are likely to actually do. If you are still a
no-reply, on any of the events, could you take a look please - I'll accept
maybes for now, as that tends to lead to some no's appearing as well which
then reduces the number of events and sparks some yeses - though obviously
Yes/No are the preferable options!
Please note we have declined York Festival next September.
We need to get back to *Warwick Festival* very soon - it's looking like we
can almost say yes, so if a couple more people could do that, that would be
grand!
I've received some more info on *Goathland*:
Saturday - either go to Great North Folk Fest or meet and great around the
Hub
Sunday - North Yorks Moors Railway tour - stops along the route. Live music
in the evening/Jam session
Monday - procession through village taking in some dance location en-route
to the Birch Hall in (sweet shop - this sounds like my memory of Beck
Hole...)
Indoor and outdoor camping at the Hub (hot water and electricity
available). Also a bar. Caravan parking available. Note car parking space
at a premium. Potentially other accom available in the village.
In terms of getting there, sounds as though they are happy to help people
arriving by public transport (offers of lifts for the last bits if need be).
Other associated costs, There will be a charge of £5 per person on the
Friday Evening (this will include a camping pitch and breakfast the
following morning). There will be a charge of £10 per person on the
Saturday Night and £10 per person on the Sunday Night (this will include
breakfast, an evening meal, entrance to the Sunday Evening Live Music Event
and hopefully travel on the Railway your ticket will also be included for
the great north folk festival).
Have a lovely week!
Hannah :)
Hello all,
I have been in discussion with someone re. maybe doing a project around photographing/filming media (it's the person Sue mentioned at the AGM).
He's not really sure what he wants to do atm, it might be that it comes to nothing, or we might get some great photos, you never know. For a starting point he's going to come to practice on Monday so he can get a bit more of an idea of the movements and introduce himself and explain a bit more what he's planning.
Hopefully that's ok with everyone, if you'd rather not have your photo taken, for any reason, that's absolutely fine but if you could let me know! Also, for those who are going to be tumbling/trying to double, maybe bear in mind there is someone else about and wear shorts/trousers/safety pants.
Just to confirm, I'll assume we're meeting at 7 for clog (those who are interested in learning something new) anyone who just wants to continue with what we are doing please be ready to dance at 7.25.
Doodle polls to come!
Thanks,
Becky
Hi all,
Just to reiterate what was said at the AGM - some of us were thinking about getting a large shared house/houses for Whitby folk week. There are still a few places left on Airbnb but they are being booked up very quickly. It’s likely that we’d be able to find somewhere for around £140-180ish each for the week if booked very soon. I will probably be camping to save money (free with the festival ticket), but I’m still very happy to organise!
Please let me know if you would be interested in a place in a shared house and if you’d be bringing a partner by next practice (I won’t be there but can look up places next week).
It’d also be nice to know if anyone else will be camping!
Thanks,
Ellie
Hello all,
I've spoken to Ru about having her in for stepping practice. We're thinking about the 10th December as the most likely time that it'll work. Is there anyone this won't work for? (in particular if you're not confident with your stepping). As this affects Thrales as well it would be nice to get it set asap.
I was also thinking of making next weeks practice (19th) semi-focused on tumbling? I don't think there are enough people interested to do it for an entire 2 hours. I also think it would exhaust all of us! Again, is there anyone who is interested in tumbling who is unable to make it. Obviously this is easier to fit in as it's just us and there could easily be a set practicing as normal with a batch of us tumbling.
Later this week I'll be sending out a doodle poll re. crawls and day practices in the run-up to DERT, please keep an eye out and answer as promptly as possible so I can start making decisions and getting things confirmed.
Thanks,
Becky
Hello all,
Please return this to me by next week!
If you can't attend tonight please still have a look at the AGM and make sure you've made any points by this evening. I think Hannah said 6, if you're sending to me I'd prefer 5 if they're lengthy. I can read off an email if not!
In prep for DERT and general organisation please get back to me with responses to the following. The point is you'd tick the appropriate statement for you, but you can just email me with what you'd want to partake as. The anything else is if you have anything additional to add. e.g. I'd really love to dance in the trad competition but won't be devastated if I just spectate.
Please also fill in what numbers you can do with the key provided. Again, if it's easier via email you can just put it in writing.
If I'm foreperson I'll collate this information when informing the teams, or I'll pass it all on to a new foreperson 😊
Name:
1. I want to go to DERT whether I am dancing or not.
2. I don’t want to/can’t go to DERT.
3. I will only come if I am dancing in the main set.
4. I will only come if I am dancing in the trad set.
5. I will only come if I can dance at some point and I would prefer M/T
6. I will only come if you don’t make me dance.
7. I am interested in playing for either the main set or trad M/T
8. I am interested in tommying for either the main set or trad M/T
Anything else:
Positions:
I can do this when asked
I need a run-through first
I’m still learning this
I would like to learn this 😊
Position
Jubilee
Westerhope
Piccadilly
1
2
3
4
5
6
n/a
n/a
Tommy
Tumble
Thanks everybody!
Becky
