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Tollcross Community Centre booked for 2009 AGM Thurs 12th Nov 7.30 p.m.Mood: bouncy bouncyPosted at 4:18 PM Sep 20 view more

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  • Meadows Festival

  • 35 / Female
  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Last Login: 11/6/2009

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  • General

    Charity stalls, local associations, crafts, bands, schools football competition, bric a brac, antiques & clothing, jewellery stalls, art, fair trade, street theatre, food stalls, dancing, face painting, henna tattoos, funfair. Most of the things we did in previous years plus more! Stalls this year include 'Antiques, small furniture and Bric-a-brac, Fair Trade (T-shirts, Children's clothes, toys, small gifts, Indian, Thai & Nepalese clothes), Guatamalan jackets, bags, vintage clothes, shoes & branded merchandise, music memorabilia, records, CDs, new and second hand books, paintings, Art & crafts, therapists, plants, a Tombola and meditation.' Taylor's Funfair was on the Meadows with us.

  • Music

    2009 Program The Forest Stage with The Police Box: A Two Day Craven Carnival of Aural Delights from the Dirty Dens of Edinburgh and Beyond! June 6 - 7 from Noon - till 6pm. With a Beer Tent from the delicious Williams Brothers Brewery! Sat 6th: Noon The Tuberians - a mystical journey of sound exploration from the undiscovered land of Tuberia. www.tuberians.co.uk 12.45 -- Hailey Beavis, Billy Liar, The Byrons - a tripple threat of dazzeling songwriting, punk fury and experimental pop. www.myspace.com/haileybeavis www.myspace.com/billyliarmusic www.myspace.com/byronsmusic 1.45 - Ruby and The Emeralds - wrap your entire being within a cosmic layer of sassy mayhem. www.myspace.com/rubyandtheemeralds 2.30 - Meursault - starry-eyed electronica with cotton-picking wreaths of banjo plucks and ukulele strums. www.myspace.com/meursaulta701 3.15 - William Douglas and the Wheel - Punk Gospel with a twist of Rock 'n' Roll splendour!. www.myspace.com/williamdouglasandthewheel 4.15 - The Black Diamond Express - a rocking, hell-playing, old time string band. www.myspace.com/theblackdiamondexpress 5pm - Darkness - The Exploading DJ with bells, whistles, and Special Guests! Note:- Listings are correct but can change due to factors beyond our control. Sun. 7th: Noon - Chandra + The Forest Chior - The freelance folk adventurer starts the day with the blazing, amazing Forest Chior! www.myspace.com/moontravels 1 - White Heath - a blend of space-rock and tribal noise. www.myspace.com/whiteheath 2pm - Jesus H. Foxx - both modest and wrong. www.myspace.com/jesushfoxx 3pm - FoxGang - wickedly satirical lyrics with an irresistible party vibe, that'll flash to mid-July with only a tinge of sangria-soaked regret. www.myspace.com/foxgang 4pm - Punch and the Apostles - Wild, frenetic, yet underpinned by a probing sense of existential doubt. www.myspace.com/punchandtheapostles 5pm - Exhaustion - Jiggery Fuckery - Sun-soaked lashings of DJ juice! Some Festival stage bands and acts were photographed and are on http://davidgosman.zenfolio.com/f109577332/ Note:- Listings are correct but can change due to factors beyond our control.

  • Movies

    Childrens Art Exhibition. This traditional feature of the Meadows Festival encourages children to paint or draw a poster and use their 'pester power' to get it put up somewhere as public as possible eg Local Shop or Granny's front window. The posters read 'Meadows Festival 2009 6th & 7th June' and are by Sciennes Primary School pupils who like James Gillespies Primary School pupils in 2008 produced the 14 winners on our slideshow. When its working! Greg M and anyone else if you have cine / video footage of past Meadows Festivals we would love to have clips on this site.

  • Television

    Join us (Yes its got nothing to do with TV but it's a handy space!) Meadows Festival Association (Registered as a Scottish Charity Ref SCO17118) Tollcross Community Centre Please complete and return this form with your payment. Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post Code. . . . . . . . . . . Tel No. . . . . . . . . . . . Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I would like to join the Meadows Festival Association and enclose a cheque/ postal order for the £3 Membership Fee and an optional donation of £5, £50 or £500 or . . . . . . to help the Meadows Festival take place. Signed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date Amount enclosed £. . . . . . Note: You must be over 16 years of age to join and the Meadows Festival Association area of Benefit is Edinburgh, south of Princes Street. The constitution is available on our websites or by post from the above address. Membership entitles you to attend the AGM in November and to any other benifits that are organised for members from time to time. Associate membership is available for educational and Community organisations in the area. Ask if your organisation is interested.

  • Books

    Don't know if we've been in any books. Do you? Old programs would be good or photocopies or scans of them.

  • Heroes

    Awards for All http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotland/index.html. Duddingston House Properties(Kids Football competition)UNITE - the Heart of Student Living. Taylors Funfairs, Pakistan Society, Marchmont Sciennes Community Council -Thanks guys. Tollcross Community Council, Southside Community Council, the Pavilion Cafe, Southside Association, Cllr Cameron Rose, Scotts Deli, Forrest Cafe, Friends of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links (FoMBL), Mike Pringle MSP, the Meadows Pottery and Nigel Griffiths MP for their support. The past volunteers of the Meadows Festival Association charity who run the event. The people who had the idea and set up the event in the first place. Mr Taylor the Showman ancestor. The people who run other community festivals and events in Edinburgh and elsewhere - Leith, Treefest, Solfest, Hairth of Knockrack, Wicker Man, Rowan Fair, Glastonbury, Womad and the Big Green Gathering. They do not get enough thanks for the effort they put in.

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  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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About me:

Started in 1974 was on the first weekend of June until 2005 through sunshine and downpours then came back in dry sunny 2008. The 2009 dates we are applying for to the Council are 6th and 7th June. Also on Facebook and Edinburgh Gumtree. Some of the items listed alter due to unforeseen circumstances and the Meadows Festival Association does not guarantee attendance of any stallholder or other third parties. Children and vulnerable adults are the responsibility of a parent or carer at all times. Parking is very limited around the Meadows and illegally parked vehicles have been ticketed or towed away before so get a bus Lothian 41, 42, 23 or 27 or other buses to Tollcross or Clerk Street, cycle or walk. The Meadows Festival is run by the Meadows Festival Association charity(SCO Reg no 17116)which has its AGM in November. See Blog Reports for more details of Stalls Form & Regulations, Constitution and Disclosure Policy. The MFA bank acount is open for donations since the Meadows Festival costs about £20,000 to put on.

Who I'd like to meet:

We await the Council events strategy & management plan. The EAGM elected a new Management Committee on 2nd April and tweaked the Constitution. We need 20 Stewards and as many litter pickers on the two days. Other tasks include protecting the wickets and light or strenuous duties to suit you the volunteer. Local people are needed with spare time to help organise the event from now till June. Stallolders - write to Meadows Festival at PO Box 12758 EH8 9YP enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. The PO Box is emptied weekly. Or print out the e-form on our Blog. To help out on the day send us a comment or message about what your interest/ skill is. Supporters - Join the Meadows Festival Association by paying a minimum of £3 which entitles you to attend the AGM and receive any other benifits. It's on the Blog.

Comments

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  • IndieRay

    Oct 10 2009 11:39 AM

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  • LadyfestLadyfest Edinburgh

    Sep 20 2009 10:22 AM

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    Thursday 24th September: Comedy Night
    Friday 25th September: Sister Spit
    Saturday 26th September: Creative Workshops, and evening gig featuring Sellotape, Zorras, Hailey Beavis and Jo Foster
    Sunday 27th September: Galleries Tour and Movie Night

    **All Welcome**

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  • FRANTIC CHANT

    Jul 14 2009 4:16 PM

    Were playing Whistlebinkies 10.45 tonight (14th July) if youre out and about. No excuses it costs nowt to get in.
  • Crafty Green PoetJuliet Wilson

    Jun 6 2009 6:31 PM

    Hi there, we had a great time today, pity the weather wasn't slightly warmer and more settled, but the music was great!
  • DTP ClothingPaula Longrigg, Andy Parrini

    May 27 2009 10:47 AM

    Hi, Thanks For Accepting Our Freind Request ..


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  • Flutatious

    May 13 2009 8:56 AM

    greetings and cheers for the add,respect and all the best to ya...
  • The Skunnered

    May 12 2009 5:10 PM

    Thanks for adding us- and

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  • Fife Stop The War Coali…Fife Stopthewar Coalition

    Apr 2 2009 9:35 PM

    Fife Stop The War Benefit Gig PJs Dunfermline Sunday 12th April 5pm - 1am <br /> -dogs abuse /issues of morality /sad society /oi polloi /overspill / acid toungue plus more bands tbc<br />- entry is £3 (or £2 concession) 16 yrs old and over welcome <br />-Fife Stop The War Coalition 07894283543 <br />-find us on FACEBOOK and BEBO and www.myspace.com/fifestopthewar
  • Maya29

    Jan 3 2009 2:58 PM

    Hello. I didn't know there was an AGM or I would have been there! Do let me know when you are planning the next meeting and well done for an excellent 2008. Hope you will be going ahead again for 2009.
    All the best - Karen
  • Original Fires

    Dec 4 2008 2:20 PM

    Hello there,

    Tonight there's a lot going on at the Flying Duck.


    The whole spectacle starts with four bands:

    Ming Ming and The Ching Chings are loud, fast, weird, they smell... the perfect ingredients for some powerful pop explosion tunes that make you tap your toes like crazy.


    The French Wives send you into rapture with their sweet and catchy melodies, but not long enough to make you cringe, they will get you right back into the real world within some heart/drum beats.


    Washington Irving's lead singer makes you feel at home with his charming Scottish accent. And home is where the folky pop fascination is.


    M. put some loud punky noises, some small folky sounds and harmonies into a big pot, stir it, mix it, and the result is interesting. And sounds good. Especially their cover of No Limit.


    Then after you've survived and enjoyed all this, Jimmy The Asbo and Spuddbot v.3.1. will be choosing the tunes for the rest of the night.


    You better be there.


    December 4
    at the Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, G2 3AU.

    Starts at 8pm, finishes at 3am.

    Tickets are &#163;5

    Sounds like a plan, batman.


    www.myspace.com/mingmingthechingchings
    www.myspace.com/thefrenchwives
    www.myspace.com/washingtonirvingband
    www.myspace.com/mdotband
  • Wild Messiah

    Nov 6 2008 11:05 PM

    Hey its Martin from WILD MESSIAH here
    Thanks for accepting our request
    Hows it going??
    Have u listened to our material?? Let us know what ya think yeah
    Would be very grateful
  • The Last Man Standing S…

    Sep 17 2008 11:15 AM

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    September 17th @The Borderline, London, W1 from 8pm
  • Mizaria

    Sep 11 2008 10:12 PM

    hey there. hope things are great with you.


    anyways, to keep you just a little bit updated...weve just come back from the studio with 2 BRAND SPANKING NEW recordings. We would love for you to give it a listen, and and let us know what you think.
    :-D

    a couple of links for you too;
    If you have facebook, and enjoy our music, feel free to "become a fan"
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mizaria/72632940474

    also, we have entered a competition that has a very short voting period, ending on the 14th.
    We would much appreciate it if you get a chance to vote for us on "orange unsignedACT":
    http://orangeunsignedact.co.uk/acts/mizaria

    anyways, hope to hear from you soon :D
    and if you dont recognise us, we used to be called "Tale of Two Halves".

    x ravi
    Mizaria

    p.s.
    sorry for the long message!
  • FIT TO FLY

    Aug 27 2008 9:11 AM

    Hi...and thank you kindly for the add!! Hope u enjoy our tunes....
    All the best to you and your festival!!
    FIT TO FLY X
  • Scarlet Lights Theatre …scarlet lights

    Jul 31 2008 11:43 AM

    Ta for the add and showing your support!

    www.youtube.com/scarletlights

    XxX
  • The Last Man Standing S…

    Jun 26 2008 10:14 AM

    Come Witness:

    Hayseed Dixie
    Robyn Hitchcock & The Mystery Trams
    Cage The Elephant
    Florence & The Machine
    Hey Negrita!
    Owlls
    Deathray Trebuchey
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    Your hosts....Last Man Standing

    All in The Last Man Standing Saloon

    @ The Glastonbury Festival, Shangri-La Field

    This Friday June 27th
  • tents of tuberia

    May 22 2008 4:43 PM

    thanks for linking with us Meadows festival, we'll be there!
  • Maya29

    Apr 18 2008 3:26 PM

    Hello and thanks for the note about the meeting on Tuesday. See you there - K.
  • Feed The Enemy

    Feb 29 2008 8:32 PM

    aaaaah! Thanks for asking! The Meadows Festival is something I hold very dear to my heart. Not only 'cos I recall seeing some great local punk bands on the live stage in the very late 70s, but before that I was a finalist in the inaugural Primary Schools 5-a-sides competition which was in 1974....St Patrick's (my dear and long departed Alma Mater) were cheated in the final by Preston Street. I remember the huge crowd and going up on stage on a balmy Sunday Summer night to get my runner-up medal.

    Christ, we had summers then didn't we? I later moved to St Thomas' Secondary and let me assure you the Meedies Fest was the ONLY place for adolescents to get their kicks...must've fallen in love six times in June 76 alone.

    Good luck and thanks again.

    Stevie FTE
  • DebbieDebbie Geddes

    Nov 25 2007 4:38 PM

    Hello and thank you for the friend request. I used to attend the festival every year when I was in Edinburgh right from childhood and it was always good despite the rain that usually fell! Unfortunately I am unable to be involved as I no longer live in Edinburgh but I hope you manage to get support to get the festival up and running again. All the best. Debbie.