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Couple of pieces of sad news from the wider folk scene ====================================================== Jim Couza, wonderful American hammered dulcimer player died on August 2nd. Mike Seeger, brother of Peggy and half-brother of Pete died on August 7th. I saw Jim a couple of times and he really was an amazing musician. Mike was one of those incredibly influential people who made the folk revival in America in the 60s possible. ============================================================================ This email arrived from Peter Abbott of Folk in the Vale and I think the best thing to do is repeat it in full. Dear Steve, I have not been so active since my diagnosis with Prostate Cancer early this year but I am glad to say after seven weeks of visiting Exeter Hospital on a daily basis for radiotherapy I am seeing my consultant on 25th August for my results which we are hoping will be OK. Notwithstanding this, medical radiology and the Prostate CancerCharity people have been so kind that Iam doing a series of sponsored StaticBike rides at Acoustic and Folk venues in the next few months to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research and to spread the word about the disease amongst many men who seem to know very little about themselves. My first ride will be at The Plough at Manstonat the FolkNight on 27th August where I will be frightening the smokers in their covered encampment. Several other rides are planned, atFolk in the Vale in September and at Sturminster Newton Exchange Open Mike night on the last Monday in September. May I through you ask firstly for sponsorship from my many friends in the music world and ask any club organisers if I may do a ride at their venue. The Static Bike set up is not noisy but emits a rather high pitched whine and would be better suite to an outside shelter or an entrance lobby. I will attach Sponsorship Forms by return to anyone whoe mails me at folkinthevale AT aol.com Many thanks Peter Abbott Please support Peter in this venture if you can. I know he and Kate will travel some distance for a good gig or session, so don't be put off if you think your venue is too far away! ============================================================================ Session News ============ Starting with an apology I'm afraid. There is a new session at the Benett Arms, Semley, Nr Shaftesbury, Dorset Jill writes... We are starting a series of informal folk nights on the first Thursday of every month at The Benett Arms in Semley. Our next gathering is Thursday Aug 4th at 8.00pm (approx) All are welcome. We would like to get as wide a selection of music as possible. For more info phone Jill on 01747 830288 Hope to see you there. jill fletcher jillfletcher AT btinternet.com Sorry, Jill. Your email got lost in my filing system and I missed your first evening. I hope it went well. First Thursday of September is the 3rd. The Curfew, Bath ================ Changes here. The Sunday Irish session has stopped, at least for the time being. However, they do have a new 'open mic' session on the first Friday of the month. The Curfew is at 11, Cleveland Place West, BA1 5DG =================== Post Office Window! Having said I dropped the 'for sale and wanted' page on the website due to lack of use, I've had another request to advertise a musical instrument! Hi, Can you ask your readers if anyone would be interested in a Bandoneon! It's a huge squeeze box which is almost impossible to play with 36 buttons on one side and 35 on the other, and bellows stretch beyond my reach. I'm looking for £250, but that's flexible if I can find someone who will play it. Contact me via Email maryemersonreed AT btinternet.com Thanks, Mary If you're interested please contact Mary directly. ============= Administrivia ============= There will be no SaDFolk emails on September 8th or 15th. Yes, despite the credit crunch I get two holidays this year! Event organisers. Please include post codes with your entries if at all possible. If you don't know the actual code for the building (for example a church hall) one for the same street will do. More and more people have SatNavs which rely on post codes and I hope to be able to add some functionality to the web site which will also use them. Thanks. 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 ============================================================== %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 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 5th September ====================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Chris Wood Chris is an English folk musician and composer who plays fiddle, viola and guitar and sings. He is an ardent enthusiast for traditional English dance music, including Morris and other rituals and ceremonies; but his repertoire also includes much French folk music and traditional Quebecois material. Chris worked for many years as a duo with Andy Cutting and is also a member of the acclaimed Wood, Wilson and Carthy and also The English Acoustic Collective a collaboration between Chris, John Dippel (fiddle) and Robert Harbrow (concertina). Chris was the winner of two awards at the 2009 Folk Awards firstly, Folk Singer of the Year and, secondly, Album of the Year for the brilliant, Trespasser. His fabulous 2005 album, The Lark Descending, included the 2006 Folk Award- winning song, One in a Million. Chris' writings have been said to share the same timeless quality as Richard Thompson at his best. 8.00 pm Tickets:£14 Full£13 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available .............................................................. * Saturday 5th September * ====================== * * Ashcott Village Hall * * Barn Dance -- Music by Ivor & Holly with Pip * * Bring your own food & drink. * Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks available. * Ashcott is on A39 between Bridgwater & Street. * * Tickets on Door: £7 Adult, £5 Children under 16 * * 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm * * Contact John Herbert: 01458 210023 * johntheflute AT btinternet.com -------------------------------------------------------------- * Sunday 6th September * ==================== * * Fox and Hounds Cattistock * * Music Session * * Tends to be English because we like it but we like other things as well! * * 7:30 ish to 10:30 * * Contact Colin and Ruth Thompson: 01300 321396 * * fiddler AT casterbridge.net -------------------------------------------------------------- * September 11th-13th * =================== * * Swanage Folk Festival * * Varied concerts, workshops, around 50 dance sides with parade and displays, * craft fair & trade stalls, children's entertainments, sessions in pubs, all * make a weekend not to be missed. * The main Saturday night concert in the Mowlem Theatre features as headline The * Demon Barber Roadshow, with music, song, clog dancing, morris dancing and the * fastest rapper side you are ever likely to see! * For full details and booking forms please see the website at * www.swanagefolkfestival.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- 12th - 19th September ===================== St Audries Bay Holiday Club Musicians' Week with Rod Stradling and Aidan Broadbridge A week of playing music for dancing and listening with entertainment every evening. Rod and Aidan will help you improve your musical skills. See St Audries Bay for details http://www.staudriesbay.co.uk/special/special_hols.html Contact Rod Stradling: 01543 257419 rod AT rodstradling.com http://www.rodstradling.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------- 18th to 20th September ====================== Ebborways Farm, Pelting Drove, Priddy BA5 3BA Mendip Association Of Folk And Entertaining Arts (supported by Folk Music Somerset) MAFEA Launch Festival Chris Street writes: "A group of us have got together and are in the process of starting a new venture which fills a gap in the folk world. The Launch Festival is from 18th to 20th September 2009 and we aim to grow in strength from the launch. The Association aims to gather like-minded folk and artists of kindred spirit, to further the cause of our cultural past, with music, song, and dance, restoring and preserving forgotten meaningful work, upholding, enriching and protecting our traditions and folklore. All Musicians, Dancers, Singers and other Artists are invited to the launch of the new MAFEA Association, at a special weekend on the Mendip Hills. Special entertainments, performances and group activities will occur. Participation and spontaneous involvement will be the norm. This weekend is for the launch of the MAFEA and is not an event aimed at the general public, but families and friends of the invited participants are welcome. On-site Camping will be available at a moderate cost (self-catering is essential). Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks will be available. Bar facilities will be available in the Marquee." Friday Night: Individual performances and Jam Session (Marquee). Saturday, 10.am: Launch of the MAFEA (Marquee). Saturday, Lunchtime till Teatime: Singaround & Jam Session. Saturday Evening onwards: Concert in the (Marquee). Sunday, am-pm: Workshops, Singaround, Jam Sessions and other attractions. Tickets: Weekend (inclusive): £25.00 + camping at £5 per night. Day Pass: £10.00. Children under 16: Free. If fully paid up Members of the MAFEA Association attend and show membership card, the entrance fee will be waved. Cheques payable to The MAFEA Association. 24hr toilets, water points, First aid and Security will be available. Chris or Celia Street:07970 735682, 07970 727582, enquiries AT mendipfolk.org.uk, info@folkmusicsomerset.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 19th September ====================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Chris While & Julie Matthews Winners of the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Folk Awards, having been nominated no less than eight times, Chris and Julie are welcomed back to the Hall following their fantastic performance as a duo back in November 2004. They also perform at the Hall every year as part of the wonderful St. Agnes Fountain but having them here as a two-some is a real delight. Chris and Julie met in The Albion Band in 1993 when Julie left the Band and Chris joined. A year later Julie rejoined the band and she and Chris formed a part time duo touring Canada as The Women of Albion. After leaving the band in 1997 they began their full time career as a duo. They have never looked back, having toured U.K., Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and Australia. They are not only both outstanding song writers but both possess wonderful voices and are outstanding musicians. Julie plays guitar, piano, bouzouki, mandolin, piano accordion and harmonica. Chris plays guitar, bodhran, banjo, dulcimer and percussion. Their songs cover life as they see it from industrial wastelands of the North to injustice and freedom, matters of the heart and everything in between. Their obvious joy of performing together really brings their songs to life. 8.00 pm Tickets:£13 Full£12 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 .............................................................. * Thursday 24th September * ======================= * * The Exchange, Sturminster Newton * * Seckou Keita Quintet * * Following three sell out tours featuring Seckou Keita, Artsreach is delighted * to present a special opportunity to enjoy one exclusive final concert by the * Seckou Keita Quintet at The Exchange. West African musician Seckou Keita is an * incredibly talented, inspired exponent of the kora and vocalist. The kora, a * West African harp-lute, is a highly sophisticated instrument, both melodic and * percussive. With a big African heart, the Seckou Keita Quintet is not to be * confined to any one genre, dipping comfortably in and out of jazz, classical * music, Flamenco, with occasional hints of rock and reggae. They take us on a * musical journey of imagination and human emotions. Their superb musicianship, * dexterity and diversity have mesmerised audiences from all walks of life, and * their latest album The Silimbo Passage continues to receive critical acclaim * from press and media. A very audience friendly event and infectious live * experience! * * "Seckou Keita is a brilliant live performer with stacks of charisma, and one * of the few champions of the less-known and rhythmically rocking kora * repertoire" Lucy Duran Radio BBC3 * * 7:30pm * * Tickets £10 / £7.50 (u18) from 01258 475137 * An Artsreach presenation: www.artsreach.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 26th September ====================== Broadmayne Village Hall DT2 8EW Sunray Folk Club present Dancing In Concert An opportunity to see dance displays in a concert setting, including solo dances. Displays will include Morris and Appalachian from visiting teams. And somewhere in between Alex and Noeleen will provide some of their songs. A popular duo at the club. Tickets are available from the club and all proceeds will be split between the dancers. Should be a concert with a difference. See the web for details. http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/ http://sunrayfolkclub.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 .............................................................. Saturday 3rd October ==================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Vin Garbutt Vin Garbutt is one of the best known and most sought after performers on today's folk scene. A singer/songwriter who is also an accomplished guitarist and whistle player, Vin is able to mix the poignant with the humorous. Vin's witty and powerful songs tackle thought-provoking issues which some are reluctant to tackle, including sexual and racial exploitation, deforestation, cosmetic surgery and pollution. Vin has stated that he is not interested in becoming a "big star" as he has always wished to balance his career with the need for privacy. Vin released his first album in 1972 and since then has travelled all around the world, performing continually. The only short break was taken in 2005 when Vin suffered a serious heart-related illness. After a five month break, Vin continued to tour as before - and is still doing so today. In 2001, Vin was winner of the Best Live Act category in the BBC2 Folk Awards. He was again nominated for this award in 2007. Vin's songs remain as fresh and vibrant today as when he started, over 40 years ago It's always a pleasure to welcome 'The Man' back to the hall. A master of his craft, singer of wonderful songs, terrific humourist and fabulous musician. When Vin comes to town you just know you're in for a great evening. 8.00 pm Tickets:£12 Full£11 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 .............................................................. Friday 9th October ================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA A Petherton PIcture Society Film - Morris: A Life with Bells On Morris: A Life With Bells On, a documentary-style comedy following the fortunes of a group of dancers, has generated intense excitement on the internet and on a regional tour of town and village halls in the south west, where it is set. It stars high-profile British actors including Derek Jacobi, Naomie Harris, Greg Wise and Harriet Walter. Its makers believe it could become a British 'sleeper hit' in the tradition of The Full Monty or Billy Elliot. We agree, it's a hoot and NOT TO BE MISSED ! Cast aside your prejudices, bring your bells and ribbons and prepare for a really good evening. PPS is a registered Film Society and therefore membership is required.However, membership is free of charge and available at all film showings. 8.00 pm Tickets:£5 Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 15th October * ==================== * * Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea * * Kit Holmes * * http://www.myspace.com/kitholmes * * Doors: 8pm * * Tickets: £4 (including buffet supper) -------------------------------------------------------------- * Saturday 17th October * =================== * * The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA * * Uiscedwr * * Uiscedwr (pronounced 'ISH-CA-DOOR) is of Britain's most exciting contemporary * folk bands and The David Hall is delighted to welcome them back for the third * time. Founded by Anna Esslemont (fiddle and vocals) and Cormac Byrne (bodhran * and percussion), they won the BBC Young Folk Award in 2002. The guitarist * with the band is now James Hickman, following Kevin Dempsey leaving the band * in 2008. James is a fantastic guitarist who comes from Shrewsbury and has * contributed many new musical influences. * Uiscedwr offers a fresh and original approach to folk, bringing an energy and * virtuosity to their performance that always gets audiences shouting for more. * * 8.00 pm * * Tickets:£13 Full£12 Concessions * Box Office 01460 240340 * http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available * -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 21st October ====================== The Town Hall, East Street, Bridport Graham Moores' "Darkest Dorset" This October Bridport Museum celebrates its' most successful season in recent history with a special night of music, magic and martyrs with the "Tolpuddle Man" himself, Graham Moore. Graham will illustrate the darker sides of Dorset folklore and history withhis ownsongs and true talesofsocial history. Recently Graham has been touring festivals in Australia as well as Tolpuddle anniversary events in London and Dorset, so tonight will be a great chance to catch him in an intimate venue. Born in Weymouth and now living in Portesham, Grahamis an acclaimedsinger and writer of historical, folk musicals. Accompanying himself on guitar or English concertina, he has earned a reputation for quality performance, at festivals and arts venues at home and abroad. His own songs such as 'Tom Paine's Bones' and 'Tolpuddle Man', have been enthusiastically adopted by the folk community around the world and recorded byseveral leading British folk artistes, including Roy Bailey, Dick Gaughan and most recently The Shee. For this Bridport Museum concert, Graham willinclude a wide range of subjects from our amazing local history including the Captain Swing Riots, The Tolpuddle Martyr's Oath and thefeared invasion of Napoleon Bonaparte. With village stories of witchcraft and 'overlooking', learned from his own family and with tales of the workhouse, crime and punishment and the Bridport dagger, this will truly be an evening of Darkest Dorset. Doors7.00 p.m. £8 Adv. / £10 on the door / £6 for Friends of the Museum Tickets on sale from Bridport Local History Centre (01308) 458703 or Bridport Music (01308) 425707 Presented by Friends of Bridport Museum -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 24th October ===================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Jackie Oates and Band It is a real pleasure to have Jackie back at the hall, following past performances with Phil Beer and Reg Meuross. Jackie was born in 1983 in Cheshire and from an early age she was immersed in Traditional music as both of her parents were keen singers and musicians. Jackie's brother is Jim Moray, who played to a packed audience at the Hall earlier this year. The family moved to Stafford in 1986 and Jackie began her own musical career. At the age of 18, Jackie moved to Devon to study English literature at Exeter University. It was at this time that she decided to commence a full time musical career. In 2004, Jackie joined Rachel Unthank and the Winterset and remained with the band until 2007. Since then, Jackie has toured extensively and released two excellent albums. She is a fine singer and fiddle player and was given the Horizon Award at the BBC 2009 Folk Awards (so, yet another winner playing at the Hall this year!). The gig will be to promote a new album called Hyperboreans, which was launched last month. This album was produced by her brother, Jim Moray. The band line up is as follows: Jackie Oates (voice and fiddle); James Dumbleton(guitar, mandolin, shruti, Cornish drum ), Sille Ives (bowed lyre, hurdy gurdy and fiddle) and Laurel Swift (double bass and clog dancing).This will be a night of folk music played with a youthful zest. 8.00 pm Tickets:£13 Full£12 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 7th November ===================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Stackridge Following their fantastic performance here in September 2008, Stackridge are back! Formed in 1969 in Bristol, a disparate group of quirky individuals with a shared sense of fun started touring. They were the first band to play at the first-ever Glastonbury Festival. During the following years they toured Europe with Jethro Tull, appeared on the Old Grey Whistle Test and played with the "Big Stars" of the day, including Elton John. In 1976 they split up, due to what was described as "musical directional difficulties." They reformed, however, in 1998 and produced the excellent album, Something for the Weekend. Once again, they disappeared for a few years before reforming. The current line-up has the original front line of Andy Davis, James Warren, Mutter Slater and Jim "Crum" Walters with a backing group of Glen Tommy, Andy Marsden, Sarah Mitchell and Rachel Hall. Clearly, another night not to be missed! 8.00 pm Tickets:£15 Full£14 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 13th November ==================== The Hub, Verwood Cara Dillon Acclaimed Irish Folk singer Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times in your whole life. Her staggeringly beautiful voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song and imbue material with not only profound sweetness but also poignancy and depth. Born in Dungiven in 1975, she was brought up in a close musical family immersed in the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry. Having won the All Ireland Traditional Singing Trophy aged only 14 she went on to sing with Oige, De Dannan and then Equation. It was in this band that she met her husband and musical collaborator Sam Lakeman. The combination of Cara's expressive vocals and Lakeman's rippling piano and fresh production squeezed new life into ancient material. Their original songs sit happily alongside the traditional, reinforcing the debt they owe, whilst pointing to a distinct and distinguished musical identity all of their own. It's Cara's unrivalled vocal talent and Sam's musical and arranging skills that have seen them signed to major record labels since they were 19. First, Blanco Y Negro (Warners) and then the enviably hip Rough Trade Records who released her three solo albums to date, earning astonishing critical success and showering her with countless awards and accolades. Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or their original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll be there for a very long time. £17 Start time: 7.30pm Contact Box Office: 01202 828740 -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 15th November ==================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Mawkin: Causley Not many bands can lay claim to being nominated for a prestigious BBC Folk Award before they've even released an album, but Mawkin:Causley can. Mawkin:Causley are brothers James and David Delarre, Danny Crump, Alex Goldsmith (all previously known as Mawkin) and widely acclaimed Devon singer, Jim Causley (Under One Sky / Devil's Interval). With a heady mix of richly melodic vocals,melodeons, electric bass and & acoustic guitar, they breathe youthful vigour and considerable energy into their folk-inspired music. As a testament to the impact they have made after less than 18 months together, not only were Mawkin:Causley nominated for Best Group at this year's Folk Awards but their music has also been heard frequently on Radio 2, with a seal of approval from Bob Harris and Mike Harding, and also from the station usually more at home with indie rock artists: 6Music. 8.00 pm Tickets:£14 Full£13 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 21st November ====================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA From the Festivals - Jane Taylor, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll Jane Taylor When a song called Fall on Me was played on Johnnie Walker's Drive Time show on BBC Radio 2, he was inundated with e-mails wanting to know who this new singer songwriter was, where they could find out about her, and most importantly would he please play more.He had so many requests that he plugged her website the next day, and informed the listeners that it was taken from Montpelier, a dˇbut album by a singer-songwriter called Jane Taylor who was from Bristol, and who had released her album under her own label, Bicycle Records.One live Radio 2 session later, and a distribution deal with Pinnacle followed, alongside a national release of the album and support slots with Bill Wyman, Jools Holland, Paul Buchanan, Seth Lakeman and Paolo Nutini.Having just recorded her second album with Mercury nominee Producer Colin Elliot, one of Bristol's finest singer- songwriters is truly on her way, with another Johnnie Walker Show live session on the cards.http://www.janetaylor.co.uk/ Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll http://www.englishfiddle.com/ Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll are highly respected musicians, composers and workshop leaders from North Devon. They first collaborated as a fiddle duo on a busking trip around Spain and Portugal. Since then, they have made a strong impact on the British folk scene and received national and international radio play. Their passion for English traditional music and the violin has led to the development of their unique style.Becki's melodic, emotive violin and viola blend with Nick's driving fiddle chords and powerful vocals create a rich, captivating sound."...lovely, inventive playing" fRoots.As well as performing, Nick & Becki's work varies from recording symphonic string arrangements for the Angel Brothers to running community group, The Folk Orchestra of North Devon, for Wren Music."...a superb advert for English music" - The Folk Mag 8.00 pm Tickets:£8 Full£5 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 28th November ====================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Julian Dawson Julian Dawson was born in London in 1954. Having grown up in Kent, he went on to study fine art at Exeter Art College. Having started in an Art School Band, Julian travelled to Germany in his first professional band. After moving back to England, the next few years saw Julian learning his trade. He toured all over Europe before realising a dream and breaking into America with his first Stateside release in 1990. Julian is a brilliant songwriter and fantastic guitarist. Since his first release in 1981 Julian has performed on a total of 72 Albums for artists including Gerry Rafferty, John Wesley Harding, Del Amitri and The Roches. Julian is still a member of Iain Matthews' wonderful "superband," Plainsong. Julian has released a total of 22 solo albums; the latest, Deep Pain, is truly remarkable. A night of quality music is guaranteed. Julian lives in Crewkerne and has supported the Hall for many, many years. For a number of years, he was a Board Member at the Hall. Julian is always welcome and last performed here in October 2007. You will get thought-provoking songs beautifully played and sung, with some interesting stories thrown in between songs. Highly recommended! 8.00 pm Tickets:£12 Full£11 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 .............................................................. Saturday 5th December ===================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA The Dylan Project The Dylan Project was formed by Steve Gibbons as a trio in the late 1990's in celebration of the great man's music. Steve Gibbons started his music life in 1960 before forming his own band in 1971. As well as having a Top 10 hit with Tulane Steve, he shared the stage with - amongst others - Nils Lofgren, ELO and Lynyrd Skynrd.The band also consists of PJ Wright on pedal steel, slide and extremely noisy electric guitar, plus Fairport's very own Simon Nicol (guitars and vocals) and Dave Pegg (bass).The Project has released 2 CD's including their superb 2007 album. This band plays a mixture of Dylan's fantastic material as well as many of the lesser played numbers. Also expect a few of Steve Gibbons' classic songs thrown in.You will get four fantastic musicians playing wonderful songs in a very individual rock-influenced manner.One of the most sought after bands on the circuit.To get them here is yet again another massive 'coup'.Book Early!(You Have Been Warned). 8.00 pm Tickets:£16 Full£15 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- * Saturday 12th December * ====================== * * The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA * * St Agnes Fountain * * !!! SOLD OUT !!! * * Box Office 01460 240340 * http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 19th December ====================== The David Hall Arts Centre, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA Belshazzar's Feast A really warm welcome back to the two Pauls who were last with us in 2008. Back in 1995, Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Paul Sartin (oboe, violin and vocals) shared a musical passion borne out of the desire to earn sufficient money to support their extravagant lifestyles. Their amazing musicianship, coupled with wry humour, stunned audiences around Europe and The States. After a brief sabbatical, they're back! Their music is breathtaking and wickedly inventive and the between-times interchange as intelligent and hilarious as the music. Paul Hutchinson is a member of the innovative and progressive folk trio, Hoover the Dog (on our most wanted list at the Hall!) and Belgian band, Fulsux. Paul is a seasoned accordion tutor for, amongst others, Folkworks and the University of Limerick. Paul Sartin is also a member of BBC2 Folk Award-winning big band, Bellowhead, and English music trio, Faustus. Paul combines his busy performing career with teaching and outreach work at St. Edward's School, Oxford, and many community based organisations. 8.00 pm Tickets:£13 Full£12 Concessions Box Office 01460 240340 http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/ -- Online booking available -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 28th January 2010 ========================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club George Papavgeris 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 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 20th March 2010 ======================== Seavington Millennium Village Hall, Seavington St Michael, TA19 0QH Barn Dance with Hobson's Choice and Jane Thomas Over Stratton Folk Dance Club Includes a light ploughman's supper. No bar - please bring your own beverages. To purchase advanced tickets contact Chris Holliday on 01935 424927. £7 in advance, or £8 on the door. 8pm - 11.30pm Contact Chris Holliday: 01935 424927 krustymobile AT btinternet.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 25th March 2010 ======================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Jim Reynolds 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 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 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 22nd April 2010 ======================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Steve Turner 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 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. 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 23rd July 2010 ======================= Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club 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 ============================================================== %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% REGULAR EVENTS Full listings can now be found on the web site at... http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/regular.html DANCE TEAMS Information on local dance teams can also be found on the web site http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/danceteams.php ============================================================= Boring admin type stuff... 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