West Yorkshire in May

[Bill N]

This Colonial is finally going to make a trip across the pond to visit the ancestral stomping grounds. I will likely be in Manchester, then West Yorkshire (Huddersfield/Marsden area) towards the end of May. Any suggestions for friendly sessions, festivals,etc.? I play anglo, and mostly play in English sessions and for a Longsword group here in Canada.

[Robin Harrison]

Hope I'm not too local for you Bill..but this Swaledale Squeeze-in....is not to be missed if you are in the area. This is of course 2012 but I'm sure 2013 will be a similar time.

It's loads of fun; fabulous area, interesting accomodation in Grinton, great beer on site, plenty of concertinas to play with, really nice people.......................shall I go on ?

I've been to Grinton Youth Hostel three times.......concertina, Morris, wife..........and could keep going back there . It's lovely.

Robin..............BTW Kate will love it too !

[d.elliott]

This Colonial is finally going to make a trip across the pond to visit the ancestral stomping grounds. I will likely be in Manchester, then West Yorkshire (Huddersfield/Marsden area) towards the end of May. Any suggestions for friendly sessions, festivals,etc.? I play anglo, and mostly play in English sessions and for a Longsword group here in Canada.

 

North and west Of Sheffield is the Royal Concertinas at Dungworth (unfortunate name) held at the the Royal Hotel www.royalhotel-dungworth.co.uk stop over and enjoy the ale. This should be within your radius of operations

 

cheers

 

Dave

[JimLucas]

North and west Of Sheffield is the Royal Concertinas at Dungworth (unfortunate name) held at the the Royal Hotel www.royalhotel-dungworth.co.uk stop over and enjoy the ale. This should be within your radius of operations

This other "Colonial" (though currently living in Denmark) highly recommends the session at the Royal.

 

I haven't yet been to Swaledale, or I expect I'd be recommending that, too.

[Bill N]

Thanks everyone for the good suggestions. Swaledale sounds like it was meant to be- date and location are perfect. Robin, ain't it wonderful how the Inter-web lets us connect with exotic characters from far-off lands? I'll buy you a pint next time I see you at the Kiwi!

Edited December 31, 2012 by Bill N