We are on fire!! X
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Subject: [Tower Ravens] Last nigt
Date: Sat, Feb 1, 2014 17:35
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From: Sue Connolly
Date:01/02/2014 17:25 (GMT+00:00)
To: Tower Ravens
Subject: Re: [Tower Ravens] Last nigt
We collected £123.92
S x
> From: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
> Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:33:43 +0000
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> Subject: [Tower Ravens] Last nigt
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> Hi all,
>
> Thanks to everyone who came crawling last night. Hope you had fun. Congratulations to Katherine and Laura F on completing their first dance outs and becoming fully fledged ravens!
>
> Here's a video of the second half of the last dance- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVE5No7AwQM. If anyone else took any videos and can be bothered to upload them I'd love to see them. Make sure you save it as 'unlisted' - we don't want anyone to steal our
moves before DERT ;-)
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> See you on Monday,
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Date:01/02/2014 17:25 (GMT+00:00)
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Subject: Re: [Tower Ravens] Last nigt
We collected £123.92
S x
> From: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
> Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:33:43 +0000
> To: team(a)towerravens.org.uk
> Subject: [Tower Ravens] Last nigt
>
> Hi all,
>
> Thanks to everyone who came crawling last night. Hope you had fun. Congratulations to Katherine and Laura F on completing their first dance outs and becoming fully fledged ravens!
>
> Here's a video of the second half of the last dance- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVE5No7AwQM. If anyone else took any videos and can be bothered to upload them I'd love to see them. Make sure you save it as 'unlisted' - we don't want anyone to steal our moves before DERT ;-)
>
> See you on Monday,
>
> Ffion x
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Hi all,
Thanks to everyone who came crawling last night. Hope you had fun. Congratulations to Katherine and Laura F on completing their first dance outs and becoming fully fledged ravens!
Here's a video of the second half of the last dance- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVE5No7AwQM. If anyone else took any videos and can be bothered to upload them I'd love to see them. Make sure you save it as 'unlisted' - we don't want anyone to steal our moves before DERT ;-)
See you on Monday,
Ffion x
Hi all,
As most of you will know by now, I have been looking into redesigning the
sign up sheet. After taking on board various people's feedback, I will be
switching across to the new text version. There'll be a short trial period
where I'll try to keep both systems roughly aligned in case people forget.
Constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement are obviously
welcome. I've had one suggestion already that the text system might work
better in excel - let me know if you have any strong feelings about that.
The new system is fairly easy to use. There's four rows for each event - a
yes, maybe, no, and no reply. You cut your name from the "no reply" row
and paste it depending on your availability. The events appear in
alphabetical order.
I've tried to make sure everybody has access, but let me know if you have
problems for any reason. Here you go, and have fun signing up!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XHQc6j0g7HQto7rhOs6k0bfkw-XmFb8jmCeRa4…
Rachel x
Hi all,
I'm please to say that we finally cracked walk the dog tonight. The secret was to make it slower and simpler! Take a look at this video of silver flame doing it http://youtu.be/b41TzGOo9Sg. Here's the exact break down:
1st phrase) #1 turns out on beat 1, #2 turns out on beat 2, they walk round in a triangle, #1 comes back in on beat 7, #2 comes back in on beat 8
2nd phrase) #2 turns out on 1, #3 turns out on 2, they walk round in a triangle, #2 comes back in on beat 7, #3 comes back in on beat 8
3rd phrase) #3 turns out on beat 1, #4 turns out on beat 2, they walk round in a triangle, #3 comes back in on beat 7, #4 comes back in on beat 8
4th phrase) #4 turns out on beat 1, #5 turns out on beat 2, they walk round in a triangle, #4 comes back in on beat 7, #5 comes back in on beat 8
Everyone who was at the practice tonight managed to get through the figure so I'd like to dance it out on Thursday. I know Hannorah, Nic and Jo won't have done this although you've all tried the faster, more difficult version so I'm hoping, if we find a quiet spot to walk through the figure with you three (not sure if Nic and Jo are coming actually) it will be alright on the night.
Let me know if you've got any questions,
Ffion x
Dear all
Sorry to let you down... Again!! Can't make tonight :( Sorry! And realise I need to organise something social ;) Will add some dates on the doodle poll.... How do people feel about dinner after extra sunday practice 9th Feb?
Mmmmmm roast dinner....?
See you at the crawl on Thursday.
Nic x
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From: "Ffion Mair" <ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com>
To: "Tower Ravens team" <team(a)towerravens.org.uk>
Subject: [Tower Ravens] Videos
Date: Sat, Jan 25, 2014 14:23
Hi all,
Just to let you know that I've uploaded a few videos to youtube:
Mabel Gubbins day in December http://youtu.be/oqdTHmRUKyg (I've posted this one publicly)
The video Hannorah took on my ipad on Thursday http://youtu.be/pxnTr2K0RkQ (unlisted so only people with this link can see it)
I've made lots of notes about what to work on next from looking at the one from Thursday! If you're in it, see if you can find one thing you'd like to change about your performance to work on next week.
See you on Monday,
Ffion x
Hi all,
Just to let you know that I've uploaded a few videos to youtube:
Mabel Gubbins day in December http://youtu.be/oqdTHmRUKyg (I've posted this one publicly)
The video Hannorah took on my ipad on Thursday http://youtu.be/pxnTr2K0RkQ (unlisted so only people with this link can see it)
I've made lots of notes about what to work on next from looking at the one from Thursday! If you're in it, see if you can find one thing you'd like to change about your performance to work on next week.
See you on Monday,
Ffion x
Hi all,
Thanks so much to everybody for responding to my questions about DERT.
This is what I have collected. If you think any of it is wrong, let me
know, otherwise I'll make the group booking for the Premier Inn in the next
couple of days.
- - - - -
1. DERT TRANSPORT
By train: Aisha, Jo, Katherine, Sue. Some of you have tickets already, if
you want to agree specific trains I'll leave that to you.
By car: Ffion (+ Patrick), Hannorah and Nikki (+ Ozzy), two spaces each,
driving Becky, Laura S, Nic, Rachel and Sinead. Ffion and Nikki will be
leaving after work, Hannorah is thinking about leaving during the day.
Lindsey - you don't need to come via Leeds, which I'm sure will be a big
relief!
- - - - -
2. DERT ACCOMMODATION
Aisha, Sinead and Katherine will be staying elsewhere.
Those people who want to stay at the Premier Inn are: Becky, Jo, Sue,
Laura S, Nic, Nikki, Ozzy, Rachel, Ffion and Hannorah - which makes ten in
total.
The hotel does twin rooms, however for those of you asking about three
adults in a room, the website doesn't let you select more than 2 in the
drop down, and in the FAQ says: "Premier Inn’s policy does not allow more
than 2 adults to a room therefore you will need to book two rooms or more
if you have three or more adults in your party." So maybe they've changed
the policy recently?
Unless anybody objects, I will be booking 5 rooms - 4 twins and a double -
in the next couple of days. I will then be collecting money from each of
you. Sue, if you want a solo room I can book you that instead, but you'd
have to pay the higher price, and find somebody else who's also prepared to
pay the higher price.
- - - - -
Hope that all makes sense! Laura F - I'm assuming that although I've
bought you a ticket for the showcase, you'll be travelling and staying with
Tom and I don't need to sort that out.
Rachel x
Hi all
In my usual sheep like fashion ;) I am happy to go with the majority which I think at this stage is Premier inn.
Re: transport. If I can grab a lift and share petrol cost then great.
Hopefully see you all tonight if my second Tribunal of the day doesn't finish me off!!
Nic x
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From: "Rachel Sheridan" <rachel.sheridan(a)cantab.net>
To: "Sue Connolly" <connollysue(a)hotmail.com>
Cc: "Tower Ravens" <team(a)towerravens.org.uk>
Subject: [Tower Ravens] DERT accommodation
Date: Thu, Jan 23, 2014 12:16
I think the Met Uni is still an option if you'd prefer it, but everybody else who's replied is keener on the Premier Inn, so that's where most of us will be.
On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Sue Connolly <connollysue(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
Thanks, Ffion, but it is rather a treck. Do we know if Leeds Met is still a possibility?
If not, I'd favour the Premier Inn too
S x
From: laura_marie_smyth(a)hotmail.com
To: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com; connollysue(a)hotmail.com; team(a)towerravens.org.uk
Subject: RE: [Tower Ravens] DERT accommodation
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:40:04 +0000
On checking this out, the hostel seems to be a bit of a trek to the centre, and since the premier inn is essentially the same price but central, I think I may book to go in there. Since I'm not coming with my partner, I want to book a twin room to save on costs - this means I'm looking for a slumber buddy. Anyone interested? Just a warning - I'm a bit boring - I don't drink loads and will probably go to bed at a reasonable time. :D
Also, if anyone who is driving can offer me a lift, it would be very much appreciated!
Laura x
From: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
To: connollysue(a)hotmail.com; team(a)towerravens.org.uk
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:22:00 +0000
Subject: Re: [Tower Ravens] DERT accommodation
Is this place too far away from the centre? http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Adriatic-Hotel/Leeds/66836?dat…
If we booked all the rooms that would be 12 beds. It would cost a total of £576.00 so £48 per person for the two night, if my maths is correct.
Please take a look at my blog on Welsh folk songs - caneuongwerin.wordpress..com
From: connollysue(a)hotmail.com
To: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
Subject: RE: [Tower Ravens] SOAS gig
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:13:09 +0000
I'm having no luck at all chasing DERT accommodation. There are several Youth Hostels, but can't accommodate 14.
And I find it surprising that it isn't in university term-time.Plenty of trains on the Friday during the day, mostly £13.00, but more expensive for the return fare on the Sunday.
S x
From: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
To: team(a)towerravens.org.uk
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:06:56 +0000
Subject: [Tower Ravens] SOAS gig
Hi all,
My friend from SOAS keeps chasing me about our avaiability for this gig as he needs to get posters printed. Please can you fill in your availability on the sheet asap? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvM6rY7GMmOGdF9vYVIwaXBmXzViSz…
Thanks!
Ffion
Please take a look at my blog on Welsh folk songs - caneuongwerin.wordpress.com
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Is this place too far away from the centre? http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Adriatic-Hotel/Leeds/66836?dat…
If we booked all the rooms that would be 12 beds. It would cost a total of £576.00 so £48 per person for the two night, if my maths is correct.
Please take a look at my blog on Welsh folk songs - caneuongwerin.wordpress.com
From: connollysue(a)hotmail.com
To: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
Subject: RE: [Tower Ravens] SOAS gig
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:13:09 +0000
I'm having no luck at all chasing DERT accommodation. There are several Youth Hostels, but can't accommodate 14.
And I find it surprising that it isn't in university term-time.Plenty of trains on the Friday during the day, mostly £13.00, but more expensive for the return fare on the Sunday.
S x
From: ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com
To: team(a)towerravens.org.uk
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:06:56 +0000
Subject: [Tower Ravens] SOAS gig
Hi all,
My friend from SOAS keeps chasing me about our avaiability for this gig as he needs to get posters printed. Please can you fill in your availability on the sheet asap? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvM6rY7GMmOGdF9vYVIwaXBmXzViSz…
Thanks!
Ffion
Please take a look at my blog on Welsh folk songs - caneuongwerin.wordpress.com
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Hi all,
Lots of stuff got discussed on Monday night, so here's a little bit of a
summary:
1. DERT - entry
2. DERT - transport
3. DERT - accommodation
4. Other invites
5. Knickers
6. Subs account details
- - - - -
1. DERT - ENTRY
Our entry for DERT has been accepted. Money has been sent for a team of
Rachel, Jo, Becky, Hannorah, Ffion, Nikki, Laura S and Sue; as well as
spectator evening tickets for Aisha, Katherine, Lindsey, Nic and Sinead.
I've put in a request to get an extra spectator ticket for Laura F and
mentioned that there's a possibility that Ozzy may or may not be going to
play. (I've asked when they definitely need to know that by.) Gonnabe a
good weekend!
- - - - -
2. DERT - TRANSPORT
Train tickets to and from Leeds are going up in price. The cheapest I can
currently find is £70 (no railcard) if you want to leave after work on
Friday. It may be cheaper if you're prepared to take Friday off work or
are more flexible there. We could potentially get a group ticket if more
than 10 were travelling together.
The other alternative we discussed was driving. From a quick show of hands
yesterday, it seemed that Ffion (2 spaces), Hannorah (3 spaces), Nikki (3)
and Lindsey (3) might be persuaded to drive. Two weeks ago Lindsey
mentioned a minibus, but this hasn't been costed yet.
Could all those of you who are coming please reply to this email letting me
know what your preferred method of transport would be.
- - - - -
3. DERT - ACCOMMODATION
Hannorah has very kindly been looking into accommodation and come up with
the Leeds Metropolitan Uni, who have single rooms at £72/2 nights or double
bed rooms at £42/2nights per person. Another option Dan has just mentioned
Thrales were looking into is the Premier Inn, which as twin rooms and would
come out at £51 each for the weekend. Aisha has mentioned that she will be
staying at home, a short train ride away and can put up up to three people
with beds (and dinner!).
Again, if you could all email me with your preferred choice, that'd be
great. We'll be looking to make a group booking in the next week or so, so
I'll need to know where and, more importantly, how many for.
- - - - -
4. OTHER INVITES
As Ffion mentioned in her previous email, it'd be really good to be able to
confirm or deny SOAS. I think this weekend is not going to happen (should
really have realised that earlier!) and I think unless anybody objects I'm
also going to turn down the March date as being the weekend after DERT.
However, 22nd February might work well, so please sign up if you're free.
At the moment we have four number 5s signed up...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvM6rY7GMmOGdF9vYVIwaXBmXzViSz…
- - - - -
5. KNICKERS
We agreed that Becky and Laura S were going to source knickers for
discussion, in their respective sizes. I think Laura was going to buy the
rhumba ruffly ones and Becky the sequins. We will then consider which we
like best and whether we all want the same or different (which seems to go
backwards and forwards a lot!). Ladies - it'd be good to get those ordered
soon, especially as we'll need something for the tumblers before tumbling
on crawl...
- - - - -
6. SUBS ACCOUNT
I've been requested to send round the details for the Ravens account. I'm
sure Jo would love it if those of you who don't already have a standing
order set one up! Account number 00380515, sort code 070246.
- - - - -
In summary, please let me know:
- how you'd like to travel to DERT and if you're okay to drive
- where you'd like to stay while there
- if you're available for a performance spot on 22nd February (one dance,
Saturday night)
Thanks for getting to the end! See many of you on Thursday.
Rachel xxb
Hi,
Email came through this morning - we are into DERT! We have to submit
those people coming by name, so if you're coming but not yet signed up, do
let me know. It's not 100% clear if we have to pay for hangers-on as well
as performers, but I'm trying to find out about that.
Rachel x
Hi all,
Thanks for a good practice last night and congrats to Rhona and Laura F for getting all the way through the dance.
I didn't spell this out last night so, for those who weren't there last week, here's the plan for the next few months:
Jan = concentrate on getting the beginners ready to dance out on 30 Jan and getting the DERT set slick.
Feb = concentrate on getting the DERT reserve set slick and the DERT set sparkly and shiny.
Here are the allocation of people to sets
DERT set
1) Rachel
2) Jo
3) Becky
4) Hannorah
5) Ffion
T) Sue
Reserve set
1) Lindsey
2) Laura S
3) Aisha
4) Nic
5) Katherine
Learning set
1) Rhona
2) Laura F
3) Jen
4) Carol / Muna
5) Kat
Sinead to teach learning / reserve set with help from Janet and Josie.
And for those of you who like to see the dance written down, here it is...
The dance
Jonty step and clash on 8
Walk round for 8
Walk the dog
Back 8 -> figure of 8
Open ring
Glass
Haymarket
Display the haymarket at front for 8 beats (normal step)
Turn the haymarket around with jonty step
Out into coach and horses (2 and 4 doing special thing)
Flying pixies
Stand in guard
Tumble
Lock
Display the lock
Spin
walk round
Hoops
coach and horses
Fourth corner
Curley
Sue comes into the curley
6 person lock
To see how the tumble show flow nicely into the lock have a look at this video http://youtu.be/YXOaqBtMZPs. Not necessarily with these timings though - it's a slow tumble.
Finally, knickers... We agreed last night to buy a few of the options Lindsey circulated but didn't decide who would do the buying. Can someone please volunteer? The tumblers need to have a pair each so I suggest we buy the first batch in sizes to fit out tumblers.
See you all next week,
Ffion x
Hi all,
Don't worry, it was part of the application process. I used the blurb from
last year and the publicity photo taken at Thrales Day.
I guess some of the teams haven't submitted theirs, hence the reminder.
Rachel
On Jan 11, 2014 1:34 PM, "Ffion Mair" <ffion_coch(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
> First I've heard about it. Rachel, did you send something in when you
> applied for the place? If not shall we just send what we sent last year? X
>
> On 11 Jan 2014, at 13:02, "Becky Such" <rebeccasuch(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> randomly noticed on the DERT facebook page that they want a blurb and
> photo submitted by the 13th i.e. this Monday, for the team. This might have
> already been done but not heard anyone mention it?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Becky
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Hey guys,
randomly noticed on the DERT facebook page that they want a blurb and photo submitted by the 13th i.e. this Monday, for the team. This might have already been done but not heard anyone mention it?
Cheers,
Becky
Hi all,
Thanks so much to those of you who filled in your availability for extra
practices for DERT. Assuming we are accepted (should find out for sure in
the next two weeks), the extra practices will be as follows:
1. One or two extra evening practices (Tuesdays or Thursdays) in January.
These will be selected from (14/16/21/23) and will be 7.30-9.30 as per
Mondays. Please sign up or reply to this email asap to let me know which
dates you can do. Practice dates will be set this Friday.
2. 2-6pm on the afternoon of Sunday 9th Feb.
3. Provisionally also 2-6pm on Sunday 16th Feb, if we think we need it.
4. An extra crawl on Thursday 13th Feb.
These will be focussing in detail on the DERT set and DERT reserve set, but
watchers/commenters/critics are very welcome to come along and help too.
Let me know if there are any questions!
Thanks,
Rachel x
It was discovered at Chingford Wassail that the current kit arrangement
doesn't quite protect our modesty when people are sat down in chairs a few
meters away from the performance.
When people have been stood up watching us you can't see anything. So we've
been fine in pubs! (phew).
As demonstrated tonight by our brave flashing tumblers. The tumblers
DEFINITELY need some modesty pants.
At practise we discussed:
a) upping the denier of our tights/little black shorts
b) all wearing the same blue sparkly/glittery/frilly knickers
c) all having our own individual knickers.
It was decided that we would prefer it if people were going too see our
knickers then we were going to make it so people knew that we knew that
they could see our knickers, in all there glory.
Hannorah rallied for 'Knickers' being our thing (star and shadow - Gin,
Mabel Gubbins - Cake). Rachel seconded this by pointing out our calling on
song has the line 'petticoat knickers and legs'.
Therefore, everyone needs to have a think about what their knickers are to
be like. To get you thinking here are some suggestions:
http://www.polyvore.com/big_sequin_hotpants/thing?id=11005560http://www.envycorner.com/sequin-shorts-1.htmlhttp://www.dancewear365.com/dancewear/jazz-pants-and-shorts/adults-metallic…http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fashion-Sexy-Girls-Clubwear-Costumes-Sequin-Hotpa…http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/French-Maid-Lace-Ruffle-Hot-Pant-Boy-Short-Pantie…<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/French-Maid-Lace-Ruffle-Hot-Pant-Boy-Short-Pantie…>
You next practise could you all bring a picture (or that actual thing if
you go hunting in the shops). The rules are:
1) Must contain the 'Raven' bright blue, and can contain black.
2) Must be 'big' knickers. So hot pant, or 40's bathing suit style pants.
No thongs or skinny knickers.
3) You can get some plain black ones and customise with blue
So these are not allow (Hannorah, I'm talking to you... ;-) )
For size reasons: http://www.sequinking.com/opal-purple-sequin-thong-59.html
For colour reasons: http://www.punkyfish.com/union-jack-sequin-shorts-2.html
There are a few worries about sequins catching on the petticoats, so we
should probably trial one glittery number before everyone goes buying them.
Happy hunting, and remember your safe search setting.
Lindsey
Happy birthday!
Hope you've managed to get some sleep over the weekend with all the
excitment.
Are you planning on coming tonight, or are you off a-visiting?
Lindsey
Hi all,
Hope you all had a very merry Christmas and a lovely time off work. I know
I did! Looking forward to seeing many of you at the Chingford Wassail on
Saturday. I'm expecting Becky, Ffion, Hannorah, Jo, Katherine, Lindsey,
Rachel, Sinead, and maybe Josie and Laura F (can you two let us know if
you're planning on coming?).
The wassail starts at 7.30pm and is at Town Mead, Waltham Abbey,
postcode EN9 1DE.
Unfortunately trains aren't running to the closest station due to works.
TfL suggests getting either the National Rail to Chingford and then the
bus, or the central line to Loughton and then the bus. Lindsey or
Hannorah, are either of you planning to drive? Lifts to and from stations
might be a useful thing to organise if so.
I've attached the Chingford directions sheet. Let me know if anybody needs
any more information, otherwise see you all on Saturday!
Happy (nearly) 2014!
Rachel x
