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« on: July 08, 2025, 07:47:56 AM » |
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A great weekend had by all as it was a sell out. Great to see Ralph McTell and Rod Clements in fine form. A few memories here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGHqimQWdADhNMa6Qi9LXA3hozUwRhgJ |
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Will S
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2025, 10:24:58 AM » |
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I have seen various photos and reports from friends who went, and am now feeling very jealous of those who did go! A couple of friends who went for the first tiem are already saying they will definitley go next year, and I am very tempted too (thought the line-up doesn't look quite as good as the one this year - still there's enough there to keep me interested).
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Are conjured up by wind and sunlight
Sparkling on the sea
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Poor Will (Bill)
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2025, 10:28:32 AM » |
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It was absolutely brilliant, as we have come to expect.
Next year’s lineup already known and tickets purchased!
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2025, 12:18:34 PM » |
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If you are thinking of going next year, get your tickets asap, not only will they be cheaper than later on (if available) but, as Bill says, they're selling rapidly.
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JJ (Joanna)
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2025, 08:56:53 PM » |
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I would love to go to this festival but I understand its not an easy one to go to via train and as a non camper accommodation is also an issue?
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....may my love be your protector; and walk with you 'til next we meet
R.McTell - An Irish Blessing.
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Tasha
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2025, 09:12:51 AM » |
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Romsey, is the nearest station and is six miles away. i understand there are few or no buses and people ive spoken to in the past have got taxis.
i think there is a pub called the boot inn or something nearby that people have stayed at?
edit The shoe inn!
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William
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2025, 03:46:16 PM » |
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How are they able to sell out while other festivals are struggling? I guess that Nick knows his target audience. We all seem to tolerate the dreaded bag search as well, though I did catch a bit of an interesting conversation about a can of 0% Guiness. There were some nice ales in the beer tent but I felt that £6 a pint was a bit steep. It will be interesting to see what FolkEast are charging in their new venue this year.
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2025, 11:16:29 PM » |
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Not that I drink the alcohol, but £6 is a reasonable price for a festival. IMHO.
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Poor Will (Bill)
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2025, 08:56:22 AM » |
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Not that I drink the alcohol, but £6 is a reasonable price for a festival. IMHO.
A four pint jug is available at £20 making it £5 a pint which is very much the going rate in pubs these days |
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2025, 10:52:41 AM » |
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Our elder son was in that there Lunnon recently. Guinness was £10 a pint! In a pub!
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William
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« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2025, 08:36:21 AM » |
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The four pint jug only really works if you have someone to share your particular favourite tipple or can manage to consume the whole lot in a realatively short period. As for the £10 Guiness - an extreme example of regional variation. Another example was the pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord that I had recently in a pub in the centre of Knaresborough - £2.50.
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