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Hi! There will be no SadFolk emails on 14th or 21st July! ===================================================== Session News ============ As always, many thanks to Tony Watts of the Acoustic Calendar for Wessex for these updates. Walton, near Street =================== There will be no session at the Royal Oak Walton on July 5th, but all musicians, singers and listeners will be welcome at the Ashcott Beer Fest session, 12.30ish onwards on July 5th instead. Luxborough, near Watchet ======================== The Blazing Stump Folk Club, The Royal Oak TA23 0SH On Friday 10th July the Blazing Stump Folk Club becomes part of the West Somerset Folk Festival and will take place in the skittle alley of the Butcher's Arms, Carhampton, at 8pm. On Wednesday 15th July (NOT Friday this time) the Blazing Stump will be back at its usual venue, the Royal Oak, Luxborough, for a special BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for Sue Bone who is unbelievably (she told me to say) 60 on 30th July. Milborne St Andrew, near Blandford Forum ======================================== Ranters' Folk Session -- Instead of on the third Friday at the Sports Club, the July session will be held on Monday 27th at Roger's home. ====================================================== This is going out very early this week as we're morris dancing in foreign parts tonight (Devon!). Any panic updates will be on Twitter (twitter.com/sadfolk) Steve -- The Somerset and Dorset Folk Events Diary www.sadfolk.co.uk twitter.com/sadfolk ============================================================== CLUBS, SESSIONS and other REGULAR EVENTS http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/regular.html DANCE TEAMS http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/danceteams.php LOCAL ARTISTES http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/artistes.php ============================================================== %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Thursday 2nd July ================= Compton Martin Village Hall Lauren McCormick A Spotlight Acoustic "Spotlight Night" Lauren is currently making waves on the folk scene with her live trio line up, weaving traditional and contemporary with original tunes and intricate arrangements. Lauren (vocals and flute) is joined by James Delarre (Mawkin:Causley / Jim Moray Band) on fiddle, guitar and melodeon whilst Roz Gladstone on cello, adds choral, rhythmic bass lines interspersed with sweeping melody lines. Lauren's song choices are perceptive, speaking of the condition of woman both historical and modern, and delivered in her own mischievous fashion. Once a member of the harmony vocal group The Devil's Interval (2007 BBC Folk Award nominees) along with Jim Causley, Lauren also toured with Waterson/Carthy for five consecutive years as part of the annual Frost and Fire Christmas show. Entrance to Lauren McCormick's evening is £8.00 (£5.00 concs). For more information on Spotlight Acoustic go to www.spotlightacoustic.co.uk or ring Cathy on 01761 241235 or John on 07766 442490. -------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd - 5th July ============== Montacute House, Montacute, TA156XP Music For Africa's 10th Anniversary Open Air Festival 3 Nights of Amazing Music set in the magnificent grounds of Montacute House, with a USA theme! (Dress as Elvis, Blues Brothers, or Barak Obama if you dare!) Everyone welcome (inc happy 4 legged ones) Gates open 5pm Music from 5-30pm ((I know the majority of this festival is not folk or roots music, but the organiser, Tom Toomey, emailed about the Monfi Cats (Saturday 4th) and I thought I might as well tell you about the rest of the weekend! See their website for full details -- Steve)) "The Monfi Cats take you on a global trip of roller coaster proportions taking in bodice ripping Latin American rhythms, bluegrass, Cajun Blues, swirling Morrocan -influenced hypnotic dance tracks and storming Celtic folk. Class is class is class". "The audience couldn't believe they were watching something so remarkable at a small town arts festival."-- BBC Somerset review http://www.musicforafrica.org.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 3rd July =============== Wellington Arts Centre, Eight Acre Lane. An Evening with Martyn Joseph and Steve Knightley Two of the country's most original and captivating singer-songwriters, Martyn Joseph and Steve Knightley are about to showcase their talent, commitment and friendship in a handful of exclusive, intimate shows. Ever since they toured together in 'Faith, Folk and Anarchy' (also with Tom Robinson), and then four years ago as a duo to promote their popular 'Bridgerow Sessions' album, people have been asking when they would perform together again. Wait no longer. In a series of unique concerts this summer, the two will re-unite to present a rare evening of their powerful songs and informal banter. New material and classics, questions and requests plus the finest stagecraft in the land. With only around a hundred tickets available for each show, this promises to be a very special and unique series of events and a rare chance to experience an up-close and personal double dose of these two much-loved artists. 8pm Tickets £14 each, please phone 01884 33969 or email mike AT mikgle44.plus.com http://www.imageacoustic.com/ www.w-a-a.org .............................................................. * Friday 3rd July * =============== * * Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall (DT11 9JE) * * Pull and Push * * Barn Dance * * The event is to raise money to build an extension to a guide hut in Corfe * Mullen. This extension will benefit children in years to come. * * Bring a plate of food for the buffet and your own drinks * * £9.00 (Concessions available on request-Limited Tickets) * * 7pm -- 11pm * Contact Janet Sibley: 01202 699420 * * M.Brown AT winchester.ac.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 4th July ================= Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Minehead Acorn Folk Club Double Feature: Nicola Clark and West Somerset College Folk Group directed by Steve & Jeannette Owen Double feature with Nicola Clark, superb entertainer, singer/songwriter/guitar - humorous songs, and West Somerset College Folk Group directed by Steve & Jeannette Owen - always a delight to welcome young performers to the Club. Still plenty of room for floor spots, all musicians, singers, listeners given a warm welcome as ever. doors open 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm ALSO at 6 pm The Acorn Folk Club Annual Dinner prior to the Club meeting. We will be able to order from the ordinary menu but please let Eileen Ann or Jim know if you would like to come as our landlady Brenda would like an idea of numbers. 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and also please visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details of this evening and future programme, reviews, and photos. www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 .............................................................. Saturday 4th July ================= Winterborne Monkton Church "On The Fiddle!" Colm Murphy, Donal O'Rien, Matt Tarling, Clare Tarling with special guests Andy Stone and Don Oeters (guitar) An evening of uplifting traditional fiddle music from Ireland, America, Eastern Europe. Food available from 6.30pm Concert at 7.00pm from Harmony Music, 3-4 The Forum Centre, Trinity St. Dorchester 01305 260360 For information call Matt or Clare on 01305 259022 matt.tarling AT tiscali.co.uk http://www.fiddleworkshops.co.uk/index.htm Preceeded by workshop at 1pm Workshop: £30/ Concert £8.50/£5 concession .............................................................. * Saturday 4th July * ================= * * Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip * * Independence Day Hoedown -- with Gruffy Ground * Local Support -- Cover Girl * * Tickets including hot food and apple pie * £12.50 (no concessions) * * 07725 592483 * franklynsfarm AT yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------- * Sunday 5 July * ============= * Bournemouth Folk Club * Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BE * * Christine Collister * * " ... a voice personally delivered by God." (The Times). Christine, who has * worked with Richard Thompson, Clive Gregson and Dave Kelly,brilliantwriter * andinterpreter of contemporary song, draws on folk, blues and jazz * influences. * * She is accompanied by guitarist Rob Cross. * * Tickets £10 adv, £12 door from Val Munro 01202 707498 * www.bournemouthfolkclub.com .............................................................. * Sunday 5th July * =============== * * Wells Bandstand * * Spotlight Acoustic present... * * Cathy Judge and Johnny Francis; David and Issy Emeney; Paul McKeivor, Johnny * Francis and Phil Dunster; James Slater; and ZZ Birmingham and Miss Carmen * * Bring a righ and suntan lotion and settle yourself down to a relaxing Sunday * afternoon. * Directions - go to the Bishop's Palace, walk round the moat and you'll see a * park/hildren's area. It's in there! -------------------------------------------------------------- * Tuesday 7th July * ================ * * Assembly Rooms, High Street, Glastonbury BA6 9DU * * F-F-Full Moon Gathering * * Features headline act Gaia, live music from Paul Didge and Rohan, Tribal * Voices, Nathan Lewis Williams and various floor spots on an ecological theme. * * Admission £4 'pay or play'. * * To play at this event, contact Nathan (email below). * * 8 till late. * * nathanvibration AT yahoo.co.uk, www.myspace.com/fabulousfurryfolk -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 8th July ================== Weavers Club, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset Yetties Music Night Admission by ticket only - £6. No charge for performers. Start time: 8 p.m. Contact Pete Shutler: 01935 814667 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10th - 12th July ================ Priddy Folk Festival Guests: Lau, Swarb's Lazarus, Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Jackie Oates, Sara Grey, Martha Tilston, Pete Coe, Steve Tilston, Steve Payne, Dalla, Brooks Williams, Emily & Hazel Askew, Jack Mc Neill & Charlie Heys, The Gasworks Singers, Kate Lissauer with more to be confirmed .... plus: The Navvy's Wife - a folk musical opera by Mick Ryan with Mick Ryan, Jackie Oates, Roger Watson, Paul Downes, Judy Dunlop & Heather Bradford Dance & Ceilidh Bands: Priddy's own Backroom Band, Baraka http://www.priddyfolk.org/ .............................................................. 10th - 12th July ================ Milborne St Andrew, Dorset Roger's Rant 2009 An interactive weekend of song, music and dance in the heart of the Dorset country side Friday: Folk Club - Come all ye; Tune Session Saturday: Barn Dance Band workshop; Bodhran & Guitar Workshops; Dance Workshops; Tune Sessions; Story Telling; Ceilidh (with bring & share supper & soft drink bar only) at 7.00 pm in the Village Hall; Folk Club - Song & Ale; Real Ale Bar Sunday: Walk & Wail!; Playford Dance Workshop; Folk Club - Songs of the Soil; Tune Session; Choral Workshop; Concert; Survivors Session Benefiting charities are: Royal National Life Boat Institute and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance For further information contact Roger Harrall Tel. 01258 837371 or 07776 214813 Email: rogers.rant AT gmail.com http://www.myspace.com/rogersrant http://www.milbornestandrew.org.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 10th July ================ Bath Folk Club, Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA The Scoville Units Dynamic new band featuring the cream of the crop of Bluegrass & Irish Music scenes. The line up features the former Flook guitarist Ed Boyd, and the UK's hottest 5-string Banjo player Leon Hunt. Tickets: £9/8concs Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/folkclub Book tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/3395?ev_np= Website: http://www.bathfolkclub.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25683930341 .............................................................. Friday 10th July ================ Bourne Spring Community Centre, St. Mary's Road, Springbourne, Bournemouth BH1 4QP Johnny Coppin and Tinderbox and Andy Stone Charity Concert Charity concert - with supper - in aid of Big Issue. Johnny Coppin featuring along with local artists - Tinderbox, Andy Stone, and others. Please could people bring their own alcohol, as we haven't got a license. Soft drinks will be available. £6 inc. supper (£6 on door - supper £1.50) Start time: 7.15 p.m. doors open for 8pm start Finish time: 11.30 Contact Anna Moreton : 01202 430959 a.moreton07 AT btinternet.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 11 July ================ Barrington Court, Somerset Ann Hinchliffe Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 12th July ================ Fox and Hounds, Cattistock Music session Mainly English but open to suggestions Start time: 7:30 Finish time: 10:30 ish. Contact Colin and Ruth Thompson: 01300 321396 fiddler AT casterbridge.net -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 16th July ================== Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea Pamela Wyn Shannon http:www.girlhenge.com Doors: 8pm Tickets: £3 members/ £4 non-members (including buffet supper) http://www.ritzacoustic.com .............................................................. * Thursday 16th July * ================== * * Briantspuddle Village Hall * * Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson in 'Ha Ha, Hardy!' * * An evening of humorous readings and poems from the works of Thomas Hardy, with * Dorset folksongs and fiddle tunes. * * 7.30pm. * * Tickets from Nancy Scott 01929 472207 .............................................................. * Thursday 16th July * ================== * * Weavers Club, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset * * Folk night * * Small friendly event. Everyone gets the chance to play/sing/perform. You're * welcome just to join in in the background if that's what you want. The club is * opposite the Catholic church and has its own car park. * Club tel. n. 01935 812770 * * 8.30p.m. -- 11.00pm ish! * * Contact Jane Spooner: 01935 816074 -------------------------------------------------------------- 17th - 19th July =============== Tolpuddle Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 175th Anniversary Commemoration On February 24th, 1834, six farm labourers from Tolpuddle were arrested on a charge of taking part in an 'illegal oath' ceremony. The real offence was that they had dared to form a trade union to defend their livelihood. For this they were sentenced to seven years' transportation to the penal colonies of Australia. The sentences provoked an immense outcry, leading to the first great mass trade union protest. The campaign won free pardons and the Martyrs' return to England. It was an historic episode in the struggle for trade unionists' rights in Great Britain. The festival to commemorate these brave men is free (although there is a charge for camping and parking Friday: Urusen, Who's Afear'd, Jigsaw Saturday: 6 Day Riot, Chancery Blame & the Gadjo Club, Trotsky's Talkin Blues Buro, The Soviet Sweetheart, Marina, with traditional marxist music of Georgia, Dublin City Workingman's Band Sunday: Main Stage: Raices Cubanas, The Village Band, The Shee, Trans-Global Underground, Billy Bragg Marquee Stage: Not Made in China, Rev Hammer, Gris Sanderson and the Harpaphonics Ensemble, Alun Parry Band, David Ferrard, The Clay Faces Festival free but: Parking Charges £10 per car on Sunday; free car for each camping tag or £15 weekend pass, £5 each day on Friday and Saturday. £35 to camp over the weekend with a two-person tent. £45 for larger tents and camper vans. £55 for giant, over 7-person tents. Full details from: South West TUC, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol BS34 7BD, 0117 947 0521 southwest AT tuc.org.uk www.tuc.org.uk/tolpuddle (includes details of all the artists) -------------------------------------------------------------- * Friday 17th July * ================ * * Chetnole Village Hall, DT9 6NU, next to Chetnole Inn * * Ceilih -- Music by Chris Toyne, Caller Pip Oxenbury * * Bread and cheese included in price, beer from pub next door. * * £6 (2 adults + 2 under 16s £15) * * 8pm -- 11pm * * Contact Jim Gailer: 01258 817963 * * jamesgailer AT aol.com .............................................................. * Friday 17th July * ================ * * Tor Sport & Leisure, Street Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9EF * * 3 Daft Monkeys * ...plus * Glastonbury Favorites -- Flipron * * Cornish trio 3 Daft Monkeys combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, * rhythmical 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum. Whether it's Celtic, * Balkan, Gypsy, Latino, Cornish or other World Music you are drawn to, all * these influences and more are in evidence within 3 Daft Monkeys' music. Far * too diverse to be pigeonholed into one genre, and possessing a sound * completely impossible to typecast into being a particular "style", 3DM * traverse Dance, Dub, Punk, Reggae and Traditional Folk with ease, creating a * stunning blend of upbeat, danceable music which despite all its world * influences remains undeniably British. * * Web: www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk * Myspace: www.myspace.com/3daftmonkeys * Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67EUKQikP2k * * Flipron -- Dark and mysterious gypsy waltzes with accordion and a piano almost * lost in reverb, like a French film dream sequence... * Praise for "Biscuits For Cerberus" * * "...woozy bohemian pop massacre...brilliant, but frankly unclassifiable." ... * Daily Telegraph * "...a recipe of psychedelic instrumentation and fairytale-like lyrical rhymes * leave a strangely addictive taste in the mouth. An increasingly infectious * listen." ... Music Week. * "...the album that Paul McCartney might have made if Linda had let him stay on * acid." ...Unpeeled (album of the month) * "...the best wordsmith in the UK...immerse yourself in their world and * celebrate a true national treasure." ...www.mickmercer.com * "...perhaps the first truly eccentric figures of the twenty first century." * ...www.classicrocksociety.net * * Web: http://www.flipron.co.uk/ * Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/flipron * * Doors Open 8:00pm. 16+ Show. * * Tickets: * £10 in advance, £12 on the Door. * Visa Hotline: 0871 2200260 * Tor Records, Glastonbury/West Quay Record, Bridgwater/Martian Records, Taunton * Online: www.seetickets.com * Online: www.wegottickets.com * * A Midnight Mango presentation * W:http://www.midnightmango.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 18th July ================== St Michael and All Angels Church, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne Reg Meuross songs from Solo Show Dragonfly £8 7.30 pm Contact Hilde Bucknell: 01460 76450 hilde.bucknell AT googlemail.com .............................................................. Saturday 18 July ================ Barrington Court, Somerset Ann Hinchliffe Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. .............................................................. * Saturday 18th July * ================== * * Pageant Gardens, Sherborne * * Oisu Folk Band, from Estonia and Sherborne Band * * Music performances * * Folk music in the Park. * Pageant Gardens is opposite the train station. This fabulous 8 - 10 person * Estonian Folk Band will entertain in The park and bandstand, interspersed with * Sherborne Band. * * Free - voluntary collection * * 3 pm -- 5 pm * * Contact Moira Western: 01935 915377 * * moiraawestern AT yahoo.co.uk .............................................................. * Saturday 18th July * ================== * * Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne * * Ceilidh -- The Reel Thing, Wessex Morris, Oisu Folk Band (from Estonia) * * Dancing with The Reel Thing, Oisu Folk Band (10 persons from Estonia) and * Wessex Morris will bring you the Ceilidh you will not forget. Licensed bar. * Tickets Phone 01935 815377, or from Sherborne Bookshop (Booklore) 01935 814191 * or on the door if available. * * £7.50 or Family ticket £20 * * 8pm -- 11:30pm * * Contact Moira Western: 01935 815377 * * moiraawestern AT yahoo.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 19th July ================ Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG The Magnolia Sisters Cajun Band This highly respected band of Cajun women from southwest Louisiana are true ambassadors for the Cajun French music of their region; led by the multi-instrumentalist, author, record producer and photographer, Ann Savoy, who recently recorded the Grammy nominated CD "Adieu False Heart" with legendary pop idol Linda Ronstadt. The Magnolia Sisters is the product of years of singing of the old songs and associating with the Cajun masters. Bring picnics and cushions. In the event of bad weather the performance will come inside. Recommended: all ages; suitable for a family audience Running Time: 2 hours approx including interval 7.45 pm Tickets £9 (£6); Friends: £8 (£5) Special Offer: 4 for £25 if booked before 1 July Box office: 01373 465949 http://www.merlintheatre.co.uk/ .............................................................. * Sunday 19th July * ================ * * Paddock Gardens, Newland, Sherborne * * Oisu Folk Band * * This fabulous 8 - 10 person band will perform in the gardens opposite * Sherborne House. * Following the music Afternoon Tea is available in Sherborne House and an * illustrated talk about Estonia and its culture will be given by Aert Sarv, * from Turi * * Free - voluntary collection. Afternoon tea is £3 * * 3pm -- 4pm * * Contact Moira Western: 01935 815377 * * moiraawestern AT yahoo.co.uk .............................................................. * Sunday 19th July * ================ * * Weavers Sports and Social Club, Westbury, Sherborne * * Oisu Folk Band * * Barbeque with Folk Music * * Free entry, but BBQ food to be paid for. Licensed bar and raffle. * * Free entry * * 7:30 pm -- 10:30 pm * * Contact Jermy Barker: 01935 816764 * * barker.jeremy AT tiscali.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 22nd July =================== Halsway Manor, TA4 4BD Leaders: Graham Knight & Ray Goodswen Beginners & Improvers Folk Dance Group Fifth Wednesdays Plus meets on random Wednesdays in Halsway Manor Long Room. We aim to help total beginners and unconfident dancers try moves used in a range of social dances and to enjoy some lively dancing. You do not need to bring a partner. £3 8pm - 10pm Contact Maureen Knight: 01823 401 271 playford1651 AT googlemail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- * Thursday 23rd July * ================== * * Broadmayne Village Hall * * Sunray Folk Club * * Miriam Backhouse, plus support * * Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) * * Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk * * http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ * http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- * Friday 24th July * ================ * * Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton * * Black Umfolosi 5 * * Black Umfolosi were formed in 1982 by school friends in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, * who named themselves after the Umfolozi Omnyama River in South Africa- to * where their ancestors can be traced. In 2009 The Black Umfolosi 5 continue to * present their spectacular songs and dances thrilling audiences worldwide with * a new line-up. * * Their performances are energy driven and completely engaging, mixing a great * gentleness of spirit and song with an exuberance in dance. Their trademark * harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms, clicking and clapping are highlighted * during their brilliantly choreographed shows with a full range of movements * from subtle to vibrant stomping and leaping! Their famous Gumboot Dances * showcase the traditional styles and rituals of the South African mining * regions and are particularly astounding. * * 7.45pm * * Tickets: A £16.50 B £15 C £13.50 * 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off * * Box Office (01823) 283244 * * http://www.thebrewhouse.net/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 25th July 2009 ======================= King William, High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset Bag of Rats 9.00 http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 .............................................................. Saturday 25 July ================ Barrington Court, Somerset Martin Large Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 30th July ================== Brewers Quay, Weymouth Eric Bogle Tickets are now available from Brewers Quay (Time Walk desk) Tel: 01305 77 0111 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 1st August =================== Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG Musical Roots presents - Fundraiser (ECOS) A return of the Merlin's infamous Musical Roots evenings. What better way to celebrate the summer that sitting outside listening to good music. At time of going to press the line-up is yet to be confirmed but expect some of the best local musicians and, probably, a little bit of County cheese! It certainly includes, at about 9.00, the Buffalo Gals. Special Offer: 4 for £25 if booked before 1 July Running Time: 2 hours approx including interval Bring picnics and cushions. In the event of bad weather the performance will come inside. 7.45 Tickets £9 (£6) Friends £8 (£5) Box Office 01373 465949 -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 2 August =============== Barrington Court, Somerset Malcolm and Sue MacDonald Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 5th August ==================== Weavers Club, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset Yetties Music Night Admission by ticket only - £6. No charge for performers. Start time: 8 p.m. Contact Pete Shutler: 01935 814667 .............................................................. Wednesday 5th August ==================== Halsway Manor, TA4 4BD Leaders: Graham Knight & Ray Goodswen Beginners & Improvers Folk Dance Group Fifth Wednesdays Plus meets on random Wednesdays in Halsway Manor Long Room. We aim to help total beginners and unconfident dancers try moves used in a range of social dances and to enjoy some lively dancing. You do not need to bring a partner. £3 8pm - 10pm Contact Maureen Knight: 01823 401 271 playford1651 AT googlemail.com .............................................................. * Wednesday 5 August * ================== * * Bournemouth Folk Club * Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BE * * Hot Club Of Cowtown * * ...are fittingBournemouth Folk Club in between major festivals while on their * world tour. * This superb American "western swing" trio (fiddle, guitar, double bass) from * cowtown (Fort Worth) have played 'Later With Jools' on various occasions. * Their music is an upbeat mix of old-fashioned swing jazz harmonies with * American folk influences. * * Tickets £15 adv from Val Munro 01202 707498 * www.bournemouthfolkclub.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 9th August ================= Old Pier Tavern, Burnham-on-Sea Bag of Rats 2.00 pm http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 .............................................................. Sunday 9 August =============== Barrington Court, Somerset Ann Hinchliffe Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 12th August ===================== Halsway Manor, TA4 4BD Picnic and Dance with Mike Courthold & Quntock Quarenders Halsway Folk dance Group summer event bring a picnic from 6.30pm if fine dance from 8-10.30pm in the Long Room £3 Start time: picnic 6.30pm (if fine) dance 8pm Finish time: 10.30pm Contact Maureen Knight: 01823 401271 playford1651 AT googlemail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 14th August ================== Bath Folk Club, Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA Rabbi John Bluegrass / Old Time / Americana with attitude. The insights of songwriter / banjoist Paul Bienek, are accompanied by Tim O'Brien's right-hand man in the UK Jason Titley, and Ex Daily Planet bassist Duncan Kingston. Tickets £7/6 concs Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/folkclub Book Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/3271?ev_np= Website: http://www.bathfolkclub.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25683930341 -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 16 August ================ Barrington Court, Somerset Ann Hinchliffe Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 21st August 2009 ======================= Fleur-de-lis, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset Bag of Rats 9.00 http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 23 August ================ Barrington Court, Somerset Ann Hinchliffe and Ian Bryden Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 27th August 2009 ========================= Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Landermason Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 30 August ================ Barrington Court, Somerset Ann Hinchliffe Historical Dance in the beautiful Tudor Barrington Court (National Trust), near South Petherton. Classes for dancers with some experience of Playford: 1300h to 1630h (with break). Tutors will teach complex dances from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Entry to the property is free for dancers; a donation of £2 is suggested to cover musicians' expenses. Classes will be in the Great Hall, so other visitors can see what is happening, and can be invited to join in a short easy dance at the start and finish of each afternoon. We would like some idea of numbers in advance so please contact Ann Hinchliffe (01935 472771 or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com). You can also just turn up, though you may then have to wait for space in the set. It would be much appreciated if dancers wore white and black of some sort patterned or plain jeans, shirts, frocks etc and of course suitable shoes. -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 2nd September ======================= Weavers Club, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset Yetties Music Night Admission by ticket only - £6. No charge for performers. Start time: 8 p.m. Contact Pete Shutler: 01935 814667 -------------------------------------------------------------- 4th-6th September ================= Burnham-On-Sea's Fourth Free FolkFest Over 70 acts, market, exhibitions, dancing, workshops, kids' entertainment and much more. Acts booked include: Dambuskers, Mad Dog McRea, Spikedrivers, Julian Gaskell & His Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Surfin' Turnips, The Roots Union, Polly & The Billets Doux, Bag Of Rats, Jankie Fardal, Rosie Eade, Steve Turner, Stompin' Dave Allen, Phil King, Gangreen, The Ceili, Three Sheets T'Wind, Inu, Cliquant, FOS Brothers, The Cherry Pickers, Ceilidh-Jo, Harry & The Hecklers, The Mariner's Children, The Ely Plains, Susie Ro & Ayla, Elliot Hall, Kerry Devine, Jonny Kearney, Becky Syson, Mississippi MacDonald, Clare Farrar Chapman, Mireille Mathlener, Nimming Ned, Marie-Claire Calvet, Nicky Swann, Matt Woosey & The Strange Rain, The Appletree Boys, Norcsalordie, Kim Guy, Barry Walsh, Pete Taylor, Shaico, y'Strel's Band, Drew Crow Star, Mark Darkside, My Name Is Ian, McDowell, Crow Crag, Krazy Roscoe http://www.folkfest.co.uk .............................................................. 4th - 6th September =================== Steeple Leaze Farm, Steeple near Wareham BH20 2NY Purbeck Folk Festival Purbeck Folk Festival is a weekend event with camping. It is a new and unique festival set in the beautiful landscape of the Purbeck Hills, Dorset's Jurassic coast. The festival takes place in two large barns ona sheep farm at Steeple Leaze Farm. Headline acts are: Jim Moray with band, Uiscedwr, Mawkin:Causley as well as Rosie Doonan's Snapdragons and Californian bluegrass songwriter Corinne West (with dobro guitarist Doug Cox). More information: www.purbeckfolk.co.uk .............................................................. * 4th - 6th September * =================== * * Oakfield Farm, Verwood * * Wareham Wail * * Come and join in the singing with some of the country's finest traditional * singers, all hand picked from folk clubs and festivals around the country, * some well-known, some not heard of, but all of a high standard. A harvest of * song complemented by good company, good food and drink. * * Everything on one site: move from sing to sing. Campsite, Bed & Breakfast and * food tents all within easy reach. * * Weekend Ticket (before August 23rd) £20 * * Contact Alan White: 01202 734049 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 5th September ====================== Wareham Quay Wareham Music Festival Folk Picnic Singers, morris dancers and other traditions performing on the Quay. Bring a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere. From midday Visit website www.wareham-music.org.uk .............................................................. Saturday 5th September ====================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Richard Grainger & Chris Parkinson Richard Grainger longstanding singer/guitarist and Chris Parkinson virtuoso melodeon and accordion player. Superb duo, guitar, song and keyboards. http://web.onyxnet.co.uk/richard.grainger-onyxnet.co.uk/ Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 12th September ======================= The Theatre in the Hut, Off Milton Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Les Barker From 7.00 p.m Tickets £7.50 Tel: 01934 513993 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 24th September 2009 ============================ Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Pamela Ward & Paul Cherrington Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 26th September ======================= Stoke Working Men's Club, Stoke-sub-Hamdon Bag of Rats 9.00 pm http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 30th September ======================== Halsway Manor, TA4 4BD Leaders: Graham Knight & Ray Goodswen Beginners & Improvers Folk Dance Group Fifth Wednesdays Plus meets on random Wednesdays in Halsway Manor Long Room. We aim to help total beginners and unconfident dancers try moves used in a range of social dances and to enjoy some lively dancing. You do not need to bring a partner. £3 8pm - 10pm Contact Maureen Knight: 01823 401 271 playford1651 AT googlemail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 3rd October ==================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Club Night featuring The Silver Street Band (from Milverton Acoustic Music Club). Entry £2.00 plus Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 9th October ================== Bath Folk Club, Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA Fernhill Welsh folk from Festival favourites. Featuring Julie Murphy, Ceri Rhys Matthews, Tomos Williams, Christine Cooper and Tim Harris. Tickets £12/10 concs Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/folkclub Book Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/3272?ev_np= Website: http://www.bathfolkclub.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25683930341 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 10th October 2009 ========================== King William, High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset Bag of Rats 9.00 http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 -------------------------------------------------------------- * Thursday 22nd October * ===================== * * Broadmayne Village Hall * * Sunray Folk Club * * Ember * Support from Stompin Dave Allen * * Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) * * Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk * * http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ * http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 23rd October =================== Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Frome BA11 1BE Bellowhead ...support Belshazzar's Feast ...not so much a big band as a small independent country! In three years, eleven piece folk-big-band Bellowhead have exploded onto the festival scene and fast become one of the most talked about bands on the contemporary folk circuit, becoming Best Live Act winners of Radio 2's Folk Award two years running. A multi-instrumental band they ooze an eclectic musical mix which is exciting, intoxicating, slightly sinister and also deeply funky. They must be seen to appreciate the full and impressive flow of their talent and range, steeped in English tradition. Above all this is a BIG band - highly entertaining, full of wit and surprise with an alternative slant. Support from Belshazzar's Feast £17.00 advance (inc bkg fee) £15.50 Under 16's (Under 14's accompanied by adult) Doors 8pm -- Standing Box Office: 01373 455420 Enquiries: cheeseandgraintickets AT hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- * Saturday 31st October * ===================== * * Pelhams Community Centre, Millhams Rd, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH10 7LH * * Rosemary Hunt and Orion's Ring * * Folk Dance * * American Supper * * £6.50 * * 7.30pm -- 11.00pm * * Contact Brian Hawkins: 01202 829924 * * bjhawkins AT talktalk.net -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 7th November ===================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Ruth Notman The find of the year. Young, lovely and talented. A wonderful debu album "Threads" http://www.ruth-notman.com/ Eileen Ann and Jim have seen her at several festivals and have her album Threads and have been blown away with the musicianship the voice the personality. Its a gig you will not want to miss I'm sure that we soon wont be able to afford her she is going to be a galactic star. Do listen to her album. "Notman has a fantastic voice well suited to plumb the bottomless well of the British folk-ballad tradition". The Independent Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 21st November 2009 =========================== Hope & Anchor, Bridport, Dorset Bag of Rats !! Cancelled !! http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 26th November 2009 =========================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Kitty Vernon & Derek Burgess Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 27th November 2009 ========================= Fleur-de-lis, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset Bag of Rats 9.00 http://www.bagofrats.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 .............................................................. Friday 27th November ==================== Bath Folk Club, Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA Dick Gaughan Revolutionary Scottish Singer. Tickets £13/11 concs Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/folkclub Book Tickets: http://www.bathfestivals.org.uk/3273?ev_np= Website: http://www.bathfolkclub.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25683930341 -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 4th December =================== Milverton Music Club, Victoria Rooms, Fore St, Milverton, Taunton, TA4 1JU Les Barker From 7.30 Tickets £5 Tel: 01823 400416 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 5th December ===================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Club Night featuring Ian Hudson (ex Hearts of Oak) now with a superb programme of Show of Hands songs. Mince Pies for the Seasonal Spirit provided to thank you all for the wonderful support throughout the year. Entry £2.00 plus Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 17th December 2009 =========================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Carols Galore & more Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 2nd January 2010 ========================= The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Pete Morton our Eighth Annual Party. Pete Morton is an outstanding contemporary singer/songwriter who has sung all over the globe. This is his third visit to the Acorn which tells you in what high esteem we hold him. Please bring party food to share! Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 6th February 2010 ========================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Special Club Night featuring Bob & Gill Berry, A talented and delightful duo with a wide repertoire and who are highly regarded as organisers of the amazing Chippenham Folk Festival. A real treat in store. Entry £2.00 plus Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 6th March 2010 ======================= The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Damien Barber & Mike Wilson This promises to be an amazing evening - Damien's Group the Demon Barbers won the Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Live Act, and Mike Wilson comes from a great singing family of long standing on the folk scene. Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 3rd April 2010 ======================= The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Club Night featuring the College Band, the Minehead Flute Group directed by Jeannette Owen and the Owen Family, so there will be lots of young musicians to keep our wonderful tradition of live music alive and kicking! Entry £2.00 plus Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 1st May 2010 ===================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Mick Ryan and Pete Harris A better voice than Mick's would be hard to find, and Pete is a superb harmony singer and guitarist. A wonderful programme of Mick's own stunning songwriting and varied traditional material. Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 5th June 2010 ====================== The Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead The Acorn Folk Club Club Night featuring Acorn Folk Club Organisers Eileen Ann Moore & Jim Parham, Guitar and Song, with their wide repertoire and love of music with plenty of opportunity for audience participation. Supported by The Acorn Crew with great chorus songs. Entry £2.00 plus Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please come early for a floor spot of guest nights. Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm. 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