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on: Yesterday at 01:29:18 PM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna) | ||
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If the biggest topic for discussion of Cropredy 2026 is the price of tea, it shows that the various artists featured made less than a huge impact. (Having said that, Barbara made an impact on just about everyone I have spoken to about this year's festival. Fairport made an effort on Saturday night and did well.) I really hope we can get some bigger bands next year. (The Pearce Brothers not withstanding.) I did put my non-tea based observations on the festival in the other thread  |
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on: Yesterday at 12:01:49 PM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Andy | ||
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If the biggest topic for discussion of Cropredy 2026 is the price of tea, it shows that the various artists featured made less than a huge impact. (Having said that, Barbara made an impact on just about everyone I have spoken to about this year's festival. Fairport made an effort on Saturday night and did well.)
I really hope we can get some bigger bands next year. (The Pearce Brothers not withstanding.) |
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on: Yesterday at 11:47:20 AM
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| Started by Dan O. - Last post by ColinB | ||
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A mix in tribute to Frank Beard this week on Ginger Feather FM with three tracks by ZZ Top. Also on the playlist are...
Dom Martin, Little Whitt & Big Bo, Eric Bibb, Jackie Venson, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Robert Cray, Hat Fitz & Cara, Seasick Steve, Eric Clapton and Captain Beefheart Tune in at 1pm or 8pm on https://www.internet-radio.com/station/gingerfeatherfm/ |
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on: Yesterday at 09:51:20 AM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Will S | ||
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Anyone know who the person was, whom I spotted down near the veggie stall, on the left…He was about 5’6”, slight build, slim features and had dyed black floppy hair. I am certain he was a singer/musician possibly from 80s/90s…but I can’t get the name to mind! Gave me a lovely smile as if he knew I had recognised him, but I didn’t want to go up and say ‘Were we at school together, were you on Talkawhile, or were you in my record collection?’ I’ll open the bidding with Steve Hogarth. Mr Hogarth is quite grey these days! |
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on: August 23, 2026, 05:46:04 PM
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| Started by Paul - Last post by Alan2 | ||
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The Reunion on R4 , featuring alumni of the 1971 Isle of Wight Festival, including Jacqui Mcshee and Ian Anderson.
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on: August 23, 2026, 03:22:13 PM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Shane (Skirky) | ||
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I had said all I want to say on the matter. But I would say, this analogy in relation to my flask, is more like buying some cds then having a bit of a sing song in the campsite, later…making your own music while supporting the artists, too . Nice one. 👏👏👏 |
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on: August 23, 2026, 02:20:16 PM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna) | ||
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At last, we teabellies remembered to get a flask! We got a 1.2 Litre Thermos in the sale and it was about £34. It made seven large cups which we shared. With tea at £2 a cup from the stalls, we had the flask instead and saved ourselves up to £84 on three days’ tea…so it has already paid for itself. I will use it on long work journeys anyway, so it will be handy. We did support the stalls on Friday and Saturday, having a meal each those nights. But I begrudge paying two quid for some water, UHT milk and a teabag. As we are of a certain age and it costs a lot to get there, with petrol and accommodation along the way, I feel a balance was reasonable. We didn’t shun the stalls completely. We’ll have to agree to disagree…if people didn’t have personal choice to try and make attending more affordable, whilst still supporting the festival…particularly as there is an aging demographic…there’d be no attendees so it’s swings and roundabouts.  I had said all I want to say on the matter. But I would say, this analogy in relation to my flask, is more like buying some cds then having a bit of a sing song in the campsite, later…making your own music while supporting the artists, too . |
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on: August 23, 2026, 02:05:45 PM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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At last, we teabellies remembered to get a flask! We got a 1.2 Litre Thermos in the sale and it was about £34. It made seven large cups which we shared. With tea at £2 a cup from the stalls, we had the flask instead and saved ourselves up to £84 on three days’ tea…so it has already paid for itself. I will use it on long work journeys anyway, so it will be handy. We did support the stalls on Friday and Saturday, having a meal each those nights. But I begrudge paying two quid for some water, UHT milk and a teabag. As we are of a certain age and it costs a lot to get there, with petrol and accommodation along the way, I feel a balance was reasonable. We didn’t shun the stalls completely. We’ll have to agree to disagree…if people didn’t have personal choice to try and make attending more affordable, whilst still supporting the festival…particularly as there is an aging demographic…there’d be no attendees so it’s swings and roundabouts. |
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on: August 23, 2026, 10:54:31 AM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna) | ||
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At last, we teabellies remembered to get a flask! We got a 1.2 Litre Thermos in the sale and it was about £34. It made seven large cups which we shared. With tea at £2 a cup from the stalls, we had the flask instead and saved ourselves up to £84 on three days’ tea…so it has already paid for itself. I will use it on long work journeys anyway, so it will be handy. We did support the stalls on Friday and Saturday, having a meal each those nights. But I begrudge paying two quid for some water, UHT milk and a teabag. As we are of a certain age and it costs a lot to get there, with petrol and accommodation along the way, I feel a balance was reasonable. We didn’t shun the stalls completely. We’ll have to agree to disagree…if people didn’t have personal choice to try and make attending more affordable, whilst still supporting the festival…particularly as there is an aging demographic…there’d be no attendees so it’s swings and roundabouts. |
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on: August 23, 2026, 10:47:11 AM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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At last, we teabellies remembered to get a flask! We got a 1.2 Litre Thermos in the sale and it was about £34. It made seven large cups which we shared. With tea at £2 a cup from the stalls, we had the flask instead and saved ourselves up to £84 on three days’ tea…so it has already paid for itself. I will use it on long work journeys anyway, so it will be handy. We did support the stalls on Friday and Saturday, having a meal each those nights. But I begrudge paying two quid for some water, UHT milk and a teabag. As we are of a certain age and it costs a lot to get there, with petrol and accommodation along the way, I feel a balance was reasonable. We didn’t shun the stalls completely. |
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