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Scafell Hotel: Borrowdale: 3rd October 2009 Dear Mike and the band; We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for making our wedding day so special. You were brilliant, and it was a perfect ceilidh from start to finish: Welcoming, wonderfull pacing, and a great finish! We had a fantastic time, and so did our guests-particularly the one I saw exchanging high fives with you at one point(!)- So thank you: And our first dance was beautiful and perfectly judged. We hope you enjoyed it too, and we'll look out for you in future when we're in the Lakes! All our best wishes; Adam and Lisa Micklethwaite |
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Inn On The Lake: 19th September 2009 Dear Mike, We wanted to say thankyou to you and the rest of Striding Edge for doing such a fantastic job of the ceilidh at our wedding. We had a wonderfull time and thoroughly enjoyed the music and dancing, as did our guests. Paul and Mandy Martin |
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Arkholme Village Hall: 31st October 2009 Dear Mike and the band, Just wanted to end you a really big "thanks" for helping to make Eme and alan's engagement party a huge success. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much. We would happily recommend you to all our family and friends. Kind regards, Nanette Wilkinson |
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Greystoke Village Hall: June 6th 2009 : Wedding ceilidh Dear Mike, Carolyn, Rick and Ben; Thanks for putting on your usual terrific show for our wedding in Greystoke. We've had loads of people saying it was the best ceilidh they've ever been to (many of them Scots, with a slight tone of surprise in their voices!) It was just what was wanted and was for me one of the best bits of what was a good day generally. You also manged to turn loads of French people into massive ceilidh fans: I hope the cheers didn't get to you - looking back at the photos, people look vaguely like they're doing the same dance as each other! Hope to see you all somewhere soon! All the best; Diana and Tom |
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Brantwood/Belmount houses: 4th April 2009. To Mike, Carolyn, Rick and Ben; This is just a little note to say thank you for playing at our wedding on 4th April. First of all, we'd like to thank Mike and Carolyn for playing so beautifully at Brantwood during the day; and we'd also like to thank all four of you for keeping everyone going at Belmount in the evening. Cheers, too, for letting my old friend, Dan take control of the mic. at the end of the night; it was only a matter of time...!!! All the best, David and Michelle Cooper |
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Ceilidh for Langdale School: 28th February 2009. Hi there! Again, many thanks Mike to you and the rest of your band. Everyone had a great time, from the 2 year olds to those who were somewhat older!!! I hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did. Kind regards, Mark Squires, Headteacher, Langdale CE Primary School. Hi Mike, I just wanted to say a big belated "THANK YOU!" for last weekend's Langdale Ceilidh. Everyone I have spoken to had a fantastic time and loved the band. Our children haven't stopped talking about it all week! And we have been listening to the music on your website every day) There is talk of making it an annual event... I would also like to buy a CD. Could you recommend one? We particularly like the fast, dancey songs. Cheers, Craig Wilson, Langdale parent and resident. |
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Platt Bridge School, Wigan: 'Clogmania In Platt Bridge' project with clog dancer Alex Fisher.18th June 2009. Dear Mike and Striding Edge, Thanks for doing a great job, the year 6 pupils were dancing brilliantly by the end. The parents obviously enjoyed seeing their children having such a great time. Look forward to the next one! Best wishes; Alex Fisher |
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Mike and Striding Edge, First, thank you, all 4 of you, SO much for giving us such wonderful music on Saturday. Everyone loved your playing; a great number of people have been in touch to say how good you were. And the fact that so many people danced, all the time, was a tribute to the quality of your music. I've been listening to the CD and it brings it all back! I see you're playing at Whittington on Fri 24 April. We'd love to have tickets for that. Can you tell me how much and I'll get a party together. Again, thanks for helping to make my 60th birthday such a memorable celebration. Best wishes, Fenella: Sedbergh 21st February. |
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Dear Mike and Striding Edge, Very many thanks for your hard work on Friday night. Everyone had a great night, including myself! I received many compliments on your behalf! Thanks again; Claire 30th Birthday Ceilidh: Levens Village Hall: January 2009. |
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Dear Mike, Carolyn, Rick and the rest of Striding Edge, We are writing to thank you so much for playing at our wedding on the 27th December at the Merchant Adventurers Hall in York. Our wedding day couldn't have been more perfect and the high energy and inclusive ceilidh really topped off the evening. Several people commented how much they enjoyed your music and dancing..the caterer (who does many functions at The Hall) said that he has never seen so many people dancing, and for so much of the evening! That is a real credit to your enthusiaism and hard work. We hope that you enjoyed the function as much as us, our famillies and guests at the wedding! Thanks again and hopefully we'll hear and dance to your music again soon! Best wishes, Anna and Gavin Haworth: York Merchant Adventurer's Hall: 27th December 2008. |
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Mike,
Thank you so much for coming down to Macclesfield . It was really a fantastic night and everyone enjoyed themselves! It felt so good looking around the hall at all those smiling faces – I was on a high for days! The workshops have been received well and very positive comments about them from the staff. We raised money that was far in excess of our expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We have a committee meeting this week to discuss the Ceilidh amongst other things- I think there is a definite feeling that we will want to repeat next year… so if you fancy it? Do please pass on our thanks to Carolyn (did she find Macclesfield Forest?) and Ben and James Hope to see you again soon Cheers Emily Ford Royal Park School, Macclesfield:
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Mike, HUGE thanks for coming to Ribby Hall to play at our wedding on 18th October 2008. We all had a great time and feedback from our family and friends has been that the dancing was something everyone could get involved in whether they had done it before or not. The music is fantastic and the icing on the cake for our wedding day. We wish you and the band all the very best and hope to catch up with you again soon. Best wishes Caroline and Robert Waring: Wrea Green: 18th October 2008. |
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The band, Striding Edge, was superb. The musicians fully lived up to their reputation as the Storming Northern Roots Band. They pitched the mix of music right for the audience and the excellent calling made it possible for everyone to join in. Moreover, they retrieved the slipped schedule by playing for two and a half hours non-stop, without a break.... Don Shaw, Staveley Beer Hall, 25th May 2009. |
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| Hi Mike
Just to say many thanks for a brilliant ceilidh at Helen and Dan's wedding last Saturday. We had so many comments on the night, and have had many more since, on what a great evening it was and what a brilliant band you were. Peter and I have been to lots of ceilidhs, and were really impressed by the music, and with the way in which you led us through the dances. It was the best we've been to. The snowball dance at the beginning worked really well! Best wishes, Kate Dixon: Cockermouth: August 2008 |
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Dear Mike, Please accept this letter as a token of my gratitude for the excellent music you provided for our ceilidh on Friday night. The variety and presentation was complemented on by everyone, you even set the toes tapping from those who "don't do dancing". Our guest of honour was particularly impressed and was really pleased with the energy you gave the evening. It is always a pleasure to work with proffesionals who quietly (or not so quietly in the case of Striding Edge!) and discreetly go about their business, adding so much to a special event, and I thank you for your wonderfull contribution to the evening. With many thanks and kind regards, Carloine Gunning: Support Services Manager: The Calvert Trust, Keswick: April 2008. |
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Hi Mike, just a quick email to thank you for playing at our
wedding reception at Staveley Beerhall last saturday (2nd Feb).
We had a brilliant evening and everybody has said how much they
enjoyed the music and dancing. Some people danced who we have never
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Hi Mike, Everything looked and sounded fantastic! thanks for everything, it was absolutely brilliant and we certainly want to book you again in two years time! Selwyn Wright: Bob Graham Round Club: Shap Wells Hotel: October 2007 |
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| Hi Mike,
We just had to drop a line to say a very big 'THANK YOU' to you
all at our wedding on 25th October at 'The Inn on The Lake'. What
a fantastic night Paul and I had, you made our wedding evening one
never to forget, our guests are still talking about it. We were
so pleased to see from age 8 to 82 dancing away. Everyone had such
a wonderful time, thank you once again...everyone should know what
a brilliant time they would have if they book you!! Thanks again Mike, all the best for the future. Mandy & Paul Brookes: Inn On The Lake:
October 2007 |
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Dear Mike and Striding Edge, We would all like to thanks you so much for an amazing and memorable evening for Katie's 21st last week at Hawkshead Brewery. It was fantastic to see all the young and old, mixing on the dance floor (after a pint or two!), and enjoying themselves so much. We have had so many friends making superlative comments on the evening! What I find is my jaws end up aching with smiling an laughing so much after thinking about your ceilidh! Thanks so much again, Liz, Alistair and Katie MacKenzie, Hawkshead Brewery Staveley, September 2007. |
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Dear Mike, Thankyou for providing such fantastic music for our celebration at Melmerby on 14th July. We had many letters and calls telling us how much people enjoyed not only dancing to, but listening to the band. Please pass on our thanks to your colleagues Cheers, Janice and Ian, Melmerby, July 2007 |
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Dear Striding Edge, Thanks for an excellent night. This was just the best ceilidh. You came highly reccomended and we will certainly continue this! Thanks again, Maggie and Rob Willan, Orton, July 2007 |
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Dear Striding Edgers, It was a real treat to have you play for our wedding. You guys were terrific...perfect for the occasion. And a special thanks for letting me, my daugters and my brother play your instruments! Clayton I'd like to add my thanks for the wonderfull evening. Our guests had and amazing time: - especially the Americans! Thanks you very much for letting our family play and sing - with big thanks to Ben for his contribution! Lynne Love, Lynne and Clayton: Windermere: July 2007 |
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| Dear Mike,
I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you and Striding Edge for a fantastic evening's celebrations at our recent wedding on 9th June 2007 at Saints Rooms, Cockermouth. Many of our guests have commented that they thoroughly enjoyed the evening's dancing, and it proved to be a great way of getting all the guests involved and mixing. Calvin and I had a great time and will treasure some great memories of all the guests mingling, dancing and laughing throughout the night! Once again, thank you very much. Regards, Amanda and Calvin Thomas: Cockermouth: June 2007 |
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Hi Mike Thanks so much for a fantastic evening. I know everyone had a great time - but you probably worked that out! People are still talking about the strip-the-willow! It was the first ceilidh for lots of our guests, and some of them where so bowled over by it that they're going straight back for more at your show on 13th July at The Kirgate Centre! Peter Bell: Cockermouth: May 2007 |
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| Hi Mike John and Pat have asked me to write and thank you and the band for coming to the Canberra Club in the Ribble Valley on Friday, 25 May 2007. The feedback from everyone that came to the party is that they had a fantastic night and the beautiful music you all played, the singing and the dances far exceeded Mum and Dad's expectations. It was lovely to see everyone get involved, especially the children, thank you for involving them and for being so patient calling the dance steps. We would strongly recommend you to anyone looking at your website and wondering whether to have a ceilidh. We wish you all the the very best and hope to see you again at another family bash very soon. Thanks again. Caroline Smith: Blackburn: May 2007 |
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| Mike,
Just a thank you note for the brilliant gig you and the band played for us on Saturday. Everybody really enjoyed themselves and you even got some committed non-dancers onto the floor! Your music and enthusiasm made the night really special. Regards Angus and Susan Wheeler: Barnard Castle: May 2007. |
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| Mike Many thanks. Everyone had a great time and there was universal acclaim for Striding Edge's performance. Very impressive all round. Cheers Norman Haighton: Fell And Rock Climbing Club Of The Lake District: May 2007 |
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Mike Thanks so much for the CD & note. I'm absolutely blown away by the success of Saturday night. It was really important to me that Striding Edge led the evening - as a result ticket sales went ballistic and I could relax in the knowledge that the professionalism and sheer quality of the band would do the rest on the night. And you did! Between us we created a truly thrilling event and by osmosis we raised over £1500 for Macmillan Cancer. Thanks to you all Sally Flemming: MacMillan Cancer Care Fundraiser:
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Hello Mike, Just wanted to say thank you very much for playing at our wedding. It was great and everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. If anyone ever needs a band I know I can recomend you. thanks again and do hope you managed to get something to eat! Kathy Terryl: Lancaster: April 2007 |
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Dear Mike and Co. Thank you for the great music on Saturday night at Kathryn and Tim's wedding. It was a perfect combination of music and dancing and so many people said how much they enjoyed it. Many thanks again and best wishes for the future-we will certainly recommend you to others! Yvonne Miller: Windermere: February 2007 |
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Hi Mike, Many thanks for making my party the success it was.
Many of my guests had never been to a ceilidh before and your great
music and excellent calling of the dance moves encouraged them to
let their hair down. I'll have to find a venue with a bigger dance
floor for my 70th!! Elizabeth Millichap: Wigton: February 2007 |
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Mike,
Charlotte and i just wanted to thank you and the band so much for a wonderful evening of sweat-inducing dancing! I can't remember the last time i was so knackered and smiling at the same time! Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd been to, and you guys were a big part of that. Thanks ever so much for a great night and we hope to come to another gig soon (does that mean we can gate-crash a wedding?) Grant and Charlotte: Windermere: January 2007 |
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Mike and all - Just to say a big thank you for a fantastic night. My guests were danced off their feet and we all really enjoyed it. Cheers! Beverley: Great Salkeld: 18th November 2006 |
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Mike, Thank you for making it such a great night. Gutted I didn’t have more chance to join in with the dancing. Everyone has been saying how much fun they had. My 6 year old made a special card for her Grandma and wrote “Can we do wot we did agin next year”. Please pass our thanks to all the band. Hope you had all had a good trip back up to Cumbria. Best wishes, Katherine: Leyland: 28th October 2006 |
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| Hello
Mike,
"Just to say a big thank you for such a rip roaring time you and the band provided at our 'do' last Saturday. We have been overwhelmed by the positive comments made by our friends who attended the evening. A number of people wanted to know more about the band, so there may be some more bookings for you!!! All the best, Sue Wilcock: 23rd September 2006 |
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| Dear Mike
and the Band, Andrew and I would just like to thank you for such a fantastic evening at the Merewood Hotel on the 16th September. We really enjoyed the ceilidh and we really really enjoyed seeing so many people up dancing, especially the ones that never do. Everyone keeps saying how much fun they had. Thank you again, Best Wishes Keira and Andrew Booth : 16th September 2006 |
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Dear Mike and Striding Edge, THANK YOU for a fab night that made our day perfect. The music was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the ceilidh. We have some fab pictures of people dancing and you guys on stage. So HUGE thanks! Steve and Letty: June 2006 |
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Dear Striding Edge, Many thanks indeed for a great evening. Everyone was extremely enthusiastic with your playing. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Sincerely, Beryl P., July 2006 |
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"Thanks again for such fantastic music at our wedding on 12th November: We really enjoyed ourselves, as did our friends and familly. We saw people strutting their moves in the ceilidh who have never previously been known to have set foot on the dance-floor...." Joe and Jo Sparkman: January 2006 |
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To Mike and the Striding Edge band, I wanted to write and send you our sincere thanks for helping to make our wedding so memorable.Everybody has contacted us to say how much they enjoyed the ceilidh, for most of it was their first experience and clearly won't be the last! Your instructions were perfect and thanks for being so patient with us and the music was simply superb! A very big thank you to you all and hope to see you again in the near future. Best wishes Lisa and David Mathews: 2005 |
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Dear mike and Striding Edge, Paul and I are writing to thank you all so much for a wonderful evening of fun and dance. All our guests loved the ceilidh music and dancing. Kind regards, Paul and Tricia Groves: 2005 |
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Mike and The Band, Following you and your band performing at our wedding on the 18th September at Muncaster Castle, Helen and I wanted to thank you all for a fantastic evening's dancing and entertainment. All our guests thought you guys were fantastic and partied the night away. Even the fellas not usually up for dancing got up and put on their dancing shoes- a real result! Mike, your dance teaching style and patience was great given that you had to cope with a wild selection of inebriated Cumbrian locals and foreigners from around the UK: Nice one! To all of your future customers you come highly recommended. Thank you allonce again and may you all continue to reap the benefits of your great talents! Very best wishes, Gary and Helen: Muncaster Caster: September 2004 |
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Hi Mike We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful evening on Friday when you played at our wedding. It was exactly what we were hoping for: Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the music and dancing and it certainly was a lot better than a disco! Thanks again, Mark and Angela, Santon Bridge, August 2004. |
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| Hi Mike, Thanks for a great night. Everyone was talking about the evening. You were all brilliant. Thanks again for making our wedding so fantastic! Best wishes to you and all the band Lynne and Jerry: Witherslack: October 2003 |
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Dear Mike, Now that we have returned relaxed and refreshed from our honeymoon, we wanted to write and say a big thank-you to you and the rest of the 'gang' at 'Striding Edge' for playing at our wedding at the Keswick County House Hotel on 5th July 2003. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves throughout the evening, and as we hope was obvious, our guests had a fantastic time too! The number of guests on the dance floor during the evening (and their variety of ages too!) is testament to your abilities to appeal to a wide audience, many of whom had never been to a ceilidh before! We are grateful to Mike for his patient teaching of the dance steps to us and our guests, and to the rest of the band for their energetic performances, which enthused the gathered masses! Our memories of the 'nine-pin' and 'basket' dances in particular will stay with us forever! We both felt that Striding Edge was the ideal choice for our reception entertainment, allowing guests to meet new people, and try something different,all to the beat of a fabulous live band! We would therefore be more than happy to provide positive comments to any prospective customers wishing to speak to past clients of Striding Edge. Once again, many thanks for helping to make our wedding day such a fabulous day to remember. Best wishes Gareth & Hannah Gregory: August 2003 |
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To Mike, Carolyn, Rick and Ben, I really can't thank you enough!it was a FANTASTIC ceilidh! I had a really good feeling about you from the info. you sent and also from what you've got on the internet but you were even better than I expected: perfect in fact! Your music and the dances really were the perfect thing to round off the fabulous day that we all shared. I've been listening back to your C.D. since we got back from our hols.The Carlisle Reel in particular brings back the happy memories and sentiments of the 19th July. Loads of our guests have told us how much they enjoyed the ceilidh, in particular those very experienced in Scottish Country Dancing! I hope we can catch a public performance sometime in the future Very best wishes to all of you Rachel: Eskdale: July 2003 |
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Dear Striding Edge! A very belated (but better than never) 'thank you' for helping to make our wedding so fantastic! Our guests, myself and Neil really enjoyed you music and it certainly created the friendly, relaxed atmosphere we'd imagined down at Rosthwaite Village Hall. You certainly lived up to all your promises, Mike, and more, and we'd really like to buy your latest C.D.! Many thanks again and should we be organizing any parties: you'll be the first we'll contact for the ceilidh! Best wishes, Neil and Maddy: Rosthwaite: June 2003 |
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Dear Mike and the band, We had a fantastic time on 28th June, and your ceilidh was the icing on the cake: Absolutely superb!!! Quite a few people are still talking about. Thankyou once again, and see you at the Bob Graham Dinner. Roy and Ellexa Ruddle: Windermemre: June 2003 |
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Here is a selection of unsolicited 'thank you' letters we have received from our clients.
Many thanks to all those whose words and pictures are included!
