Hi All,
Bit of a mega one this week, so grab a drink and settle in... there are
some actions required, so please try and read through everything and do
them.
*1. Coming up*
*2. Whitby*
*3. Warwick*
*4. Other sign-ups*
*1.Coming up:*
So, obviously we have *Kimpton* coming up this weekend, see the Kimpton
email for more info, hopefully you're all sorted now for transport
Then on 13th July, we have *Hammersmith day of dance*. Our first spot will
be at 1030 at the Swan outside Hammersmith tube station. More info and
meeting times next week. I think there are some *kit returns/transfers *to
do for that, so please make sure that these happen on Monday. Is there
anyone that will be short of kit for that day?
And then a crawl on 18th July - if you are a maybe for this, could you look
to confirm please?
*2. Whitby*
So.. *Camping* info, I've updated the spreadsheet as best I can with info,
if you are camping please look at this and let me know things like tent
size and car reg if you are going to be driving. I think there are quite a
few people who aren't listed as camping, as you didn't tell me about it
before. I know some people aren't around all week, but seeing as there are
only 2 people that definitely know this I've just left everyone as there
for the whole week.
For Beck Hole on the Wednesday we'll need to figure out a way to get there
as we can't get there by public transport, but we should definitely go. For
those that haven't been, various sword teams gather at an old school pub
and take turns to dance out the front of it. It's a lot of fun, and some
silliness is bound to ensue.. Pretty much a great rapper piss-up outside a
pub on the moors (there is also a sweet shop). [I may write a better
description some other time.]
Also, if anyone has any bright ideas for something special for our Friday
LNE, please do share! Would be good to be memorable as well as good.
So, most importantly - *travel!*🚂
Martin and I have booked onto the 1306 Kings Cross to York, the taking the
1547 York to Scarborough. This is the cheapest train available at the
moment on the day (we also went 1st class to York as it was only a little
more than the standard fare, and certainly a lot less than standard fares
at other times on Friday 17th). We aren't coming straight back to London,
but looking at the trains for the Saturday, it isn't quite as
straightforward to come home as there are no trains going to Kings Cross,
so you will need to go via Sheffield to St Pancras which will take an hour
or two longer than usual. There are various options, but what works out
cheaper will depend on your outward journey requirements. We're both happy
to help anyone with getting a good deal if you need it though!
There is also a Whitby bus ticket which may be a good option (we can
explain how to get it) - the Super Off Peak Return is simple if you want to
buy and not worry about details too much, but it is £85 with railcard -
better deals available if you are able to pin times down a bit more.
*Basically, please start to think about your travel arrangements and get
them sorted as soon as you can - it isn't actually all that long away now! *
*3. Warwick*
We've received the invoice for partner tickets, Emma should be in touch
about this soon..
We don't yet have timings for everything yet but in theory dancing may be
done around 4 on the Sunday, but I'd rather not commit an end time for you
all just yet just in case. if you want to take a look at trains though,
especially for going up, please do. Hopefully we'll have more info soon and
can coordinate this a bit better.
*4. Other sign-ups*
Otherwise, 7th July - *London Folk Festival*, would be good to
confirm/decline this asap. The info I had from Graham, was that he was
thinking spots during a session in the bar and in the main hall between
acts - he thought the latter would work well in the evening concert. So if
the time of day affects your decision please consider this.
I imagine Sue would also really like an answer on the *Pearfield Road
street party* on 8th September, so could you please look at this as well.
If you are a one or the other, please state your preference. If we don't
have a team, Sue will need to find another one.
There are plenty of other things on there for the Autumn, so feel free to
sign up to those too!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Finally in terms of those who don't have certain items of kit, I believe
Clare does not have a petticoat and sash, Fliss doesn't have a petticoat,
and nor does Hannorah (and may also have just lost sash...). Is there
anyone else who is missing kit?
Have a congratulatory biscuit for reaching the end!
Thanks,
Hannah
Hi All,
So we have Kimpton this weekend. Display spots will be turn and turn about
with Tappalachian (you'll be using their board to dance on). Spots are
1500-1530 at the Boot and 1615-1700 at the Green - see attached map. You
are all entitled to afternoon tickets which get you into the two afternoon
concerts in the hall and the afternoon concert in the church. If you need a
contact point, Bill Redway is the organiser and has provided his mobile
number, should it be needed: 07768 514109
The current plan is to get to Luton for 2, so at the Boot by about quarter
past which should give time to have a warm up dance inside before the first
spot if that works. Fliss has the swords and I think we sorted out enough
petticoats on Monday (I've forgotten who took one for you Hannorah, but we
should be good!).
Transport-wise, to be honest, I think this is slightly easier if either
someone going or all of you do a bit of coordinating between yourselves. So
far lift options are Luton and Stevenage, there isn't a bus form Luton to
Kimpton, so it doesn't really work for people to get a bus to the festival
and train home. The most sensible bus option to Kimpton is to go via
Hitchin or possibly Stevenage, and whilst there is a bus at 1736 this
involves to changes and goes via Watford, so the ticketing is a bit of a
pain. Overall, lifts sound much simpler. Hannorah / Clare, is Luton or
Luton Airport Parkway easier?
There are 9 of you going. Ffion and Patrick will be coming from Wales, so
probably best not to rely on them for lifts to Kimpton. So for the
remaining 7 people: Clare can pick 2 up from Luton and Hannorah can take 3
or at a push 4, so that's most of you sorted. Rachel can take one plus HTD
from Stevenage. So I think between those three that is everyone well
covered. To get to Luton for 2, I suggest taking the 1320 from St Pancras
(other Thameslink stations available) - return is £7.15 with railcard.
Trains are about every 15 mins, so you'll all be fine getting home.
The organiser could organise transport from Harpenden / reimburse some
taxis if we need - though if we need this we need to arrange asap, if this
is the case please let me know so we can get this sorted.
Thanks,
Hannah
Hi all,
Absences: Emma, Hannorah and potentially Miriam dealing with her freezer!
On the plus side, we do have Ffion Yay 🙂
Let me know if you can't make it.
Also, I assume someone with keys is around at 7 and swords 7.30 (I have neither and it feels weird!
7: clog
7.30 rapper - we will be prepping for Kimpton (there aren't many of you going so need to be happy in positions!)
Kimpton numbers:
Jubilee-
1 Emma/Rachel
2 Fliss/Hannorah/Tori
3 HTD (sorry you're the only tumbler that day!!)
4 Hannorah/Ffion
5 Clare/Ffion/Emma/Rachel
Westerhope-
1 Rachel
2 Tori/Fliss
3 HTD
4 Hannorah/Clare/Emma (?)
5 Ffion/Rachel (if Ellie comes so you don't always have to do 1) Emma (?)
6 Ffion/Fliss/Hannorah
I've realised there is no tommy. It would be really nice if Pat could do some (Ffion can you broach?) Or if easier Hannorah 🙂 We know this can work from inside the dance as well as out. Clare also I get the impression you wouldn't mind doing a bit of shouting.
Let me know if any of those numbers are wrong
We'll also do Piccadilly work as this needs to be ready soon.
Thanks,
Becky
