SDFS at Fernhurst Furnace Weekend 2019

Update 12th September 2019: Information about what to wear has been revised, also the number of singers who have so far signed up.

Sunday 15th September 2019

By popular demand we will be singing on the Sunday this year in the manner of 'wandering minstrels' as last year, singing songs relevant to various activities and locations on the day. There is nothing happening in the Arena during lunch time from 12.45pm so arrive around midday to liaise with Alan and Dave, and Carla in the Furnace Tent.

Twenty-nine singers have signed up so far including Alan, Anne, David and Sue.

As the weather is forecast to be clement all day, those Singers who have suitable 'rustic' type garb are welcome to come dressed up in same, but if you haven't just come as usual in any comfortable blues and greens you have plus a lanyard if you have one.

Alan and David will be leading again, using the set lists below.

Additional volunteers for the day please contact John C. at southdownsfolksingers@gmail.com

More information on the Fernhurst Furnace website here and here.

Set 1

1. Country Life
2. Ale, Glorious Ale
3. The Brisk Young Ploughboy
4. The Bee Boy's Song
5. Follow Me 'Ome (if enough men)
6. The Magpie (if enough women)
7. The Woodcutter's Song
8. West Sussex Drinking Song

Set 2

1. Twanky Dillo
2. Thousands or More
3. The Turnip Hoer (if enough men)
4. Song of the Sussex Downsman
5. Rosebuds in June
6. On Sussex Hills
7. Oak, Ash and Thorn
8. Pleasant and Delightful

In addtion we may sing relevant songs by various displays e.g. Twanky Dillo by the blacksmith.