SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL AT THE SWANAGE RAILWAY
5th-7th March 2010

News Item from the Swanage Railway - dated 3rd March 2010
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Martin Payne, Swanage Railway's Commercial Manager, writes:

The Swanage Railway is pleased to announce that as part of the 2010 Swanage Blues Festival to be held on 5th, 6th and 7th March, we will have a Blues Train again this year on Sunday 7th March.

The Blues Train on 7th March will be the 12.30 from Swanage return trip with Hugh Budden and Pete Harris performing on the train and buskers playing on Swanage station.

No charge other than a valid rail ticket is required for travel. Donation to the Blues Festival will be gratefully accepted.

Other information: http://www.swanage-blues.org/ or see below for the last newsletter before the festival.

5, 6, 7 MARCH 2010 FESTIVAL

* Free Admission to 40 gigs in 15 indoor venues
* Open Mic daily, Electric Jam Sessions, Buskers, Gospel Service
* Accommodation from £18 per person per night here
* Blues Steam Train Ride - 12.30 Sunday 7th March
* Buskers on Swanage station over the weekend
* No charge for the blues on the train or listening to buskers
* Donations to the Blues Festival will be gratefully appreciated

Hugh Budden and Pete Harris will be performing on the 7th March 12.30 Blues Train.

Newsletter - 10th Swanage Blues Festival (dated 4th March)

Hello!

Here's the last Newsletter before the 10th Swanage Blues Festival this coming weekend.

FESTIVAL WEBSITE

Some people have been experiencing difficulties in seeing the festival website at www.swanage-blues.org If you are having problems, please email me so I can inform BT. Thank you.

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

The Final Draft of the Festival Programme can be downloaded from www.swanagelife.com Various last minute changes have taken place, including:

Steve Darrington & Friends at the White Swan on Saturday will now be at 3pm and not 12.30pm as previously stated

Jack Blackman will be playing in the break for the Back Porch Band at Bar Se7en on Sunday, at approximately 2pm; and opening for John Crampton at the Grand Hotel on Sunday at approximately 3pm

Pete Harris & Hugh Budden will be appearing on Sunday on the 12.30pm steam train from Swanage Railway Station and back again till about 3pm. You can have a taste of Pete's electric playing at www.youtube.com/user/cadsalley#p/f/6/1YJkSDsx0Xo

VENUES

The following venues have sent last minute news:

Bar Se7en will have a range of local brews from the Purbeck Brewery

Crow's Nest Inn will have, in addition to their normal menu, a Blues Inspired Menu, including Homemade Seafood Jambalaya, Chilli Con Carne, Shredded BBQ Pork Ribs, and Roasted Ham Hock

LAST MINUTE ACCOMMODATION

Castleton Hotel 01929 423972

Friday and Saturday Night: Room 7 standard double £80 for 1 night B&B for 2 or £70.00 per night for a 2 night stay

Friday night only: Room 10 Superior Twin or King £90 for 1 night B&B for 2 or £80.00 per night for a 2 night stay

Friday night only: 1 Superior Double only £85 for 1 night B&B for 2

Friday night only: 1 Single only £50.00 for 1

Grace Gardens 01929 422502

Two rooms available

The Limes Hotel 01929 422664

One double available

Vernon Lodge 01929 423880

One Superking ensuite available for £70 per night B&B

California Barn 01929 425049 / 07730 680579 (self catering) www.holidaylettings.co.uk property no 9209

Self Catering, 3 rooms, 6-12 people, 2 nights only £250!

The full range of festival friendly accommodation can be seen at www.swanage-blues.org

VOLUNTEERS

Finally, please give every assistance to our wonderful team of volunteers, especially The Bucketeers led by Maggie, without whom this weekend could never take place.

Have a Great Weekend!

Steve Darrington

www.stevedarrington.com

DONATIONS

Donations may be made to 'Swanage Blues' and sent to Steve Darrington, Swanage Blues, T I C, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LB

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Contact initially Steve Darrington at s.darrington@btopenworld.com