Hi all
At next weeks practice I would like to try out some slight modifications to
Piccadilly and Jubilee. In particular I am thinking off changes to:
Jubilee
- Walk the dog
Piccadilly
- Square display - how we turn between positions in a hope to make it
consistently the same shape.
- Sweeps - something different and less similar to other teams.
- Curly - removing it, we might be able to put some time back in somewhere
else in the dance.
If you've had any ideas about things you would like to change, try or even
parts of the dance you don't think work send me an email and I will add
them to the list of potential changes. I would like to stress that these
are only ideas - none of them may work.
Also, next week I am hoping to have *2 sets *as the only regular member who
is to my knowledge not coming is Rachel-anne. This should mean there are
12/13 people at practice which would be fantastic before we break for 2
weeks and we can get lots done! *Please let me know if you can not make
practice as I will be preparing a plan for 2 sets*.
Thank you and have a nice end to the week!
Katherine
Me again,
I meant to add this to the signup sheet before and totally forgot.
Most people now know that Katherine and Simon are getting married! This is now set for the 1st April (no really) up in Leeds and she'd like to have Tower Ravens dance. It's a week before DERT so it goes without saying it will be an excellent opportunity for dancing out! The plan (at the moment) is for the team to do a crawl during the afternoon culminating at the wedding in the evening, which will include a dance spot.
Obviously as she is our beloved leader it'd be ace if we had a team. Once we've figured out if we have a team we can look into accommodation/trains etc.
Yay for weddings.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Becky xx
Hello all,
For those who missed practice I'll just recap what was said!
1. We don't have a scratch side for Whitby, so no need to bring kit
2. There aren't enough people for the August crawl so we're going to try the 1st September, please sign up!
3. Laura S. do you know if you can do 3rd September London folk fest? I know you're playing but I'm not sure when, we were going to suggest dancing in the gap between afternoon and evening entertainment - 6/7ish? Without you we don't have a definite team and I'm a bit loathe to start organising times we might not make.
4. Most people can make the AGM on the 12th, if you haven't signed up already please do. I will write up an agenda soon but if you have any particular points you want discussing please let me know.
5. I have declined the two West Norwood Ceilidh invites as we just don't quite have teams and it seems unfair not to give him a response.
6. I am declining Carshalton DoD as we haven't got a team
7. Sorry to mention again! It would seem that staying in the village for Laura's wedding are Me, Katherine, Hannah, Hannorah and Sue. Laura W. if there aren't six of us will it be more expensive per person??
I will look into trains for the wedding and Northgate DoD and talk at business next week.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Thanks everyone, have a good week!
Becky
Hello all,
1. crawl2. AGM3. Declined dance around the world fest4. Laura Ws wedding5. Northgate DoD6. Ceilidh spots in September
1. Firstly thanks to everyone who came on the crawl and danced, collected etc. Big thank you to Hannah for organising it all and sorry we had so many disruptions (punch ups, negative pubs etc)! Overall we made £110.86, not as much as normal but not bad for 6 pubs and without Sue doing her normal great work :)
2. First of all I would like to call our AGM for the 12th September, I know this is earlier than usual but we feel it will give any new committee members a longer time to prepare for DERT as changing in November can potentially cut it a bit fine. If you are unable to attend please let me know by next weeks practice, as I can reschedule if necessary, but as we need a months notice I would rather not do it too much later on! For anyone who hasn't attended before, and for any reason can't make this one, please note points of discussion will be shared in advance and any points you have can be sent ahead, as well as being able to raise any concerns you may have.
3. Secondly we have declined the invitation to the Cecil Sharp dance around the world festival, we weren't getting anywhere with a team and, with Laura's wedding the day before, most people were rather reluctant to do two events in a row. I have asked her to think of us in the future though!
4. Laura's Wedding- just waiting on accommodation confirmation which we should get this week. As far as the day goes a vote was taken for a relaxed afternoon and meal in Chilham, followed by a small pub crawl (there are three pubs!) culminating in laura's wedding :)
5. 29th October Northgate day of dance: Laura S or Hannorah, can either of you make it? If so I can accept the invite. Plan is meet at 11 to start dancing at 12, finish at a final pub at 5 where everyone will do one last dance. Northgate aren't supplying food but say the last pub does serve food. If we want to stay over we just need to ask Silverflame but if we are doing that we probably can't decide too late on.
6. If you haven't replied please consider the dates of September ceilidh spots so I can confirm whether or not we can make it!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
See you all next week.
Becky xx
Hello All,
Just realised that I can't make an event as Tower Ravens - so here is what
I have so far. The two grey ones are ones I'm thinking of adding. but
didn't make it to them/manager wasn't in.
Bree Louise - Maybe (was hoping to meet in this one, but not so sure any
more...) - perhaps the Grafton would be better?? Any thoughts?
Northumberland Arms - Yes
The Court - Yes
Fitzrovia Belle ?
Carpenters Arms - Maybe? Will hear back by lunch tomorrow - but might be
too busy as it's payday week
The Lukin - Yes (but not if busy)
Might be the George and Dragon ??
Green Man - Yes
Albany - Fine in principle, think they are going to confirm
Happy Tuesday!
Hannah
Hello all,
Apologies for my total failure to prepare anything to discuss yesterday, as you could all tell I was totally shattered!
1. 16th or 23rd September signup for ceilidh spot2. Northgate Birthday DoD 29th October, signups3. We declined the irish dancing spot4. Crawl this week is around Euston area, details to follow5. 3rd September London Folk Festival signups6. Staying over after Laura Ws wedding
1. Ceilidh spot (again for Will) this time at a pub very close to Tulse Hill/ West Norwood on the 16th or 23rd September, both Fridays. Please fill in availability on the sheet, if the distance is too far just put yourself as a no, I did tell him it's a very long way for everyone in North London, but he is a good person to have on our side.Obviously we wouldn't do both, if you have a preference but can do both please just put which one you'd prefer
2. Birthday DoD for Northgate 29th October. We've got rather a lot of no replies and a couple of maybes meaning we don't have a team, they've asked if we know yet so it would be good to give them an answer. For a bit more info they've said 'We are planning on meeting at 11:00 am for a 12:00 pm dancing start. We have a venue booked at a pub Bath from 17:00 pm onward.' I'm not exactly sure what the booked pub involves, as in just a place to be, or if there would be more dancing, but it gives people a better idea of times. Silver Flame also seemed happy to put us up for the night if anyone wanted to stay (i.e. don't let the distance put us off).
3. For those who weren't at practice but read the email about the irish dancing day, I've said no, it didn't seem like it was worth getting involved with it.
4. Crawl will be around Euston area, details to follow from Hannah as soon as she's squared a few pubs. Please be at the first pub around 7 ready to dance at 7.30. For anyone who even vaguely doesn't hate speaking in public please consider what you can do to be a bit of a tommy as we have no Sue. Even if it's just a big shout to say here we are and then ask for money at the end! Also if you have a collection tankard please bring it along.
5. 3rd September London Folk Festival. This is now just a dance spot where we could do the two dances. We can decide when we want to dance as to whatever suits the team best. We have tons of maybes, if you haven't given a firm answer please do so!
6. Atm we have Hannah, Katherine and I who want to stay after Laura Ws wedding. Rachel I think you're the only we're not sure about, could you have a think so we know next week? I know Laura W is checking if there was a spare room in a nearby pub as they may have overbooked, if not I'll look into accommodation in Canterbury.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Thanks all,
Becky xx
Hi guys,
Not sure I'm going to make it this evening, I'm with a case in theatres that is just about to start. If it doesn't take as long as I think I may be there but a little late.
Will keep you informed.
Joanna
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Hello all,
So next crawl is meant to be next week, have we got anyone who can actually organise it? (28th July)
Second, I know the 3rd of September seems forever away but if we don't have a team for the folk festival thing at Cecil Sharp we need to tell him. We have a bunch of maybes, if they become ye's we can dance, if they become nos then we can say no. Please fill in accordingly!
3rd, we now defo have a team for Laura Ws wedding without her having to hitch up her dress and join in (yay!) If you are a yes please consider if you want to stay over or if you will be heading home, if you are staying are you bringing a plus one?
At the moment I have: Me, Hannah and Katherine probs staying over, no plus ones.Jo probably heading home, no plus oneKate heading home, as driven by the lovely PaulRachel not sure.
Sue, have you had any thoughts?If you are going to the wedding please have a think what you'd like to do, hopefully by next practice so I can look into accommodation.
Also, we have been asked to dance at an event by Irish Set Dancers (please see website) on 25th September..it all looks a bit myserious to me but if anyone has time to research further or think it looks good please let me know!http://setsmad.net/
See some of you at Warwick, see the rest of you on Monday :)
B xx
Hello all,
So crawl around Bank next Monday, I think Laura is organising this, when you have the details can you share them so we can put them on facebook? Or create the facebook event?Whatever happens meet at Crosse Keys at 7 for a start at 7.30, if you're going to be late please either email (earlier in the day) or text me as Katherine is still hoarding her phone behind a radiator at work!
Carol will be coming along to play with us for at least some of the evening, which should be good! This is partly just so she knows what is happening at the Ceilidh spot.
Ceilidh spot 8th July, Ceilidh starts at 7 but our spots are 9.20 in the concert hall, and then troop to the chapel area for 9.30 (so a quick break in between to catch our breath).
http://www.streathamfestival.com/events/folk-of-the-woods-festival-ceilidh-…
for more info on the actual event!
The same guy, who really seems very keen on us has asked us for other dates coming up (please see info below)I'm putting together a folk club type night (non ceilidh) in West Norwood at a lovely new pub that's recently opened. Fee is £75 - £100.
FRIDAY 15th JULY - this would be the launch night and would be particularly good to get you guys in for.
But there are also possibilities on:
FRIDAY 19th AUGUST
FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 16th SEPTEMBERFRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER
This could possibly be a regular (maybe bi-monthly) spot if all goes to plan. I am under pressure with this one (for the earlier dates at least) to confirm as soon as possible.
Katherine what do you think of this? I'm happy to make it clear we're not free for a regular spot, especially in west norwood of all places, but I didn't know what you would think of doing the launch date if we could get a team? I'll put it on the signup sheet. gets us seen and paid after all...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
See you all soon,
Becky x
Hello all,
Just a reminder to plan your journey for tomorrow as it's a bit of a trek! Please be there by 8.30 so we can have a run through (even if not in kit at that point).
If you're running late please text me :-) 07988696321
See you tomorrow!
Becky xx
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Hi all
I'm going to be late to practice next week as I'm travelling back from
Leeds on Monday, all being well I'll be there around 8.
I believe *Laura S *will be there so we can start with some Westerhope
practice and I'll leave Becky with a plan.
See some of you tomorrow :)
Kx
P.S. Ffion how's the finger?!
Hello all,
Thanks to everyone who came along to the crawl for dancing, playing and supporting etc! Thanks to Laura W. for organising it so well :)
Next week we'll be back to practice as normal.
For those coming on Friday please follow the link for extra information. The venue looks to be between West Norwood and Streatham, both on main line (admittedly South West trains) and Streatham is on Thames Link too. Alternatively you could Victoria Line to Brixton and get a bus, there look to be lots of choices all taking 20-30 mins.
Please follow the link for more info, as the page has so much on it please note the event is at The British Home SW16 3JB
http://www.folkofthewood.co.uk/
We will be doing two dance spots, 9.20 and 9.30 (i.e. 1x jubilee, 1x piccadilly) The whole thing opens at 7, kicking off around 7.30. Please be there by 8.30 so we can get everyone together and hopefully have a run through with Carol (musician!). We're welcome to join in with the whole ceilidh etc so if people want to be there before/after we're more than welcome!
Think that's all,
Becky
Hey,
Just to confirm Carol is happy to play for us at the ceilidh spot :)
She hasn't mentioned anything about paying but it'd be good to make sure she has drinks and the like for thanks!
Becky x
Hello all,
After some consideration we have decided to have our next crawl on the 4th July. This was mainly due to us not being able to use the hall to practice, but also because we actually had some more solid numbers!
I'll put it on the singup sheet so people have the date but take it as people having signed up via the practice doodlepoll.
Hannorah, Jo and Laura S. Can any of you confirm whether or not you can make Laura W's wedding? As yet we don't have a team and I want to confirm and get accommodation sorted sooner rather than later!
Thanks,
Becky
Hi Guys
Really sorry but I'm not gonna make practice tonight. Got a deadline for a bid at work & we're gonna be working super-late just to meet it.
Have fun & see you next week.
Hx
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Hola.
Currently in third coach of a Thames link train due to get in to St Albans at around 11.43.
Should anyone be around and in search of company!
B xx
P.s. Sue I'm thinking we're on the same train?
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Hello,
Demon Barbers tweeted us about this http://www.thedemonbarbers.co.uk/outlaws-wanted/ They're looking for rapper dancers to do workshops and performances in Yorkshire. Get in touch with them if you want to take part.
Ffion x
Hi all,
In a vague attempt at organisation I have been looking at accommodation for Laura's wedding and DERT.
The wedding there are quite a few options, air bnb, and a hostel being the cheaper options (Jo and Hannorah are both maybes do you know if you can make it? One of you is really needed as otherwise Sue has to dance so we can't do Piccadilly and means we're without a Tommy which is a bit sad!)Everyone else can you give me an idea if you'd be interested in staying over night or heading home on the train it'll give me a better idea of numbers to search for. Last train was about 10.30 so you'd need to leave the wedding around 10.
DERT - I know this is still aaaages away but with there being such little accommodation in Kendal it seems better to look early ( thank you to Sue for reminding me of these things!)
There are a couple of places that house larger numbers of people (in fancy stable block style) or there is a hostel which we could try phoning to book as the website stops in November atm.I know it's very early but I'm going to put it on the signup sheet to try and gather numbers. In all honesty it might be worth waiting until the AGM for this, but I might try and have numbers by then...I know it's a long way away and it's not always easy for people to commit. Watch this space anyway and please contemplate your diary for 7th-9th April!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
See some of you Saturday. Shiny shoes please :)
Becky xx
Hello all,
Just to confirm, we'll see everyone by 12 at St Albans - presuming St Albans City btw¬!? Hannah recommends exit 4.We will do a final dance spot at 4 with other teams and then head back to London.
Food grabbed en route to be at C# for around 6, obviously if you're not in St Albans still come for around then and we'll picnic it up :)I've asked for our time slot at C# so we know, will email once find out.
It was pointed out I'm a div and didn't actually but the last Thursday in June as the crawl date. Can you please fill in the alternative date of the 30th and we'll see which has the best turn out and then see if we actually have anyone around to organise one!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
I will do some research around Laura W's wedding and accommodation etc. once got a bit of time!
Becky xx
Hello all
Tonight we will be focusing on preparing for St Albans and our performance
at C# on Saturday.
Thank you to everyone who has filled the Summer doodle poll in already and
here is the link for those who haven't:
http://doodle.com/poll/8swz74nzpvrzw3z8
See you later :)
Katherine
Hello all,
1. St Albans2. Cecil Sharp kennedy Hall3. Stretham Ceildh Spot4. London Folk Fest5. Dance Around the World Festival6. Money back on trains to Ossett
1. St Albans (18th)
Aim is to be there midday, leaving at 5 at latest. Please be there in time to all be gathered together at midday so we can start dancing, not just arriving and needing to get changed!
Trains from Blackfriars and King's Cross take 30-45 minutes depending which one you get.
I've emailed St Albans re. joining in the final spot, looks to be about 15 mins walk from train station, I've asked if we could be placed close to 4 in the running order, so we'll see what he says.
2. Cecil Sharp, Kennedy Hall (18th)For those not with us in St Albans, we need to be arriving at Cecil Sharp by 6, I would recommend getting food en route to eat there, not confirmed that the cafe will be open and we will have plenty of time to eat but they're somewhat paranoid about having all the teams in place early. Our spot is 10 minutes long and will be earlier on in the evening so Rachel can transform herself into a bright pink Gog :)
3. 8th July - Streatham Ceilidh SpotThis is from the guy who keeps asking us and we keep not making a team! He will pay us £50 to do a couple of spots in the night, he's also said they can be closer together so we don't have to hang around. I'm aware Streatham isn't great for some people but we do need to respond to him!Hannah, Hannorah, Laura S, Reesha, Sue are the current none responders (sorry for naming and shaming!)
4. 3rd September - London Folk Fest and Cecil #He has been very vague as to what he wants, but it seems like either a late afternoon workshop/dance spot. If I could have a full response on numbers I can tell him if we can do either. Personally these things are good to do to attract new numbers and show we're awesome.
5. Dance Around the World Festival 23rd OctoberThis is the day after Laura Ws wedding (yaaaay) but again would be a good thing to appear at, if we can start having numbers that'd be great :)
6. We also discussed getting some money back on trainfares for going to ossett. As a team we decided £20 to each person seemed a reasonably fair reflection of helping people out. Please SUE can you sort this out as people contact you individually to request payment. Obviously if you have been made totally broke by trainfares please contact Sue and we can go from there.
7. June Crawl 23rd. Anyone who hasn't replied, please do, if the maybes could confirm either way it'd be useful as we have slightly odd combination of people. Kate if you can't make it can you put an appeal out so we can find someone else?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Thanks all, apologies it's so long!
Becky xx
