Monthly Events

These events take place once a month. Details of which week are given with the individual entries. Details of, for example, guests at folk clubs are usually given on the weekly emails.

As always, it's a good idea to check before making a special journey

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Mondays

Fox & Hounds, Cattistock

Gentle, relaxed, folky session

This is a regular event held on the second Monday of every month.

Very laid back!

Led by Mike Cox of Sydling Stompers fame. Visiting singers and players, or just listeners are very welcome indeed!
Use your gps to find us at DT2 0JH

Chris Slade 01300 320777 email

monthly Session

DT2 0JH — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 6th Dec 2011


The Admiral Hood, Mosterton, Dorset

Traditional folk music session every 4 weeks on Mondays
(note - every four weeks, not monthly)

Forthcoming 2012 sessions on 9th January, 6th February, 5th March and 4-weekly after that. Start around 8.30pm

Rainer 01460 75576 email

monthly Session

DT8 3HJ — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 12th Dec 2011


Gaunts Monthly Folk Evening

Gaunts House Alternative Living Centre

Third Monday of every month, 8pm.
If you feel like playing an instrument, telling a story, reciting a poem, here\'s your chance in front of an audience. Ballroom.
Entrance fee: £3.50, free for performers.

Performers should book in with the MC on arrival.

Daphne / Stewart 01202 841522 email

monthly Singaround

— East Dorset

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Bourne Spring Acoustic Folk Club

The Cricketers, 41 Windham Rd Springbourne

Fourth Monday of the month

8 p.m. until last bell

John Smith or Jason Hinchey 01202 720630 or 77315 22515 email

monthly Song club

BH1 4RN — Bournemouth

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Entry last updated on: 1st Sep 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Tuesdays

The Kings Head Hotel, Church Street, Merriot

Last Tuesday of the month.

01460 72973 email

monthly Session

TA16 5PR — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 3rd Dec 2010

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Green Dragon, Combe St Nicholas (01460 63311)

Last Tuesdays

Session

Jonathan Farey 01460 234335 

monthly Session

— South Somerset

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Royal Oak, Drimpton

Open to all, come play, sing or listen.
Refreshments provided to keep you going.
The first Tuesday of every month

monthly Session

DT8 3RD — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 6th Dec 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Elm Tree, Langton Herring, west of Weymouth

Session - song, tunes poems, plus plus

The Elm Tree has started again at the request of the new Owners. First one was 03 May 05. Next one is 7th June 05 and on the first Tuesday of every month. The first one was quite quiet so who knows what will happen here.

First Tuesday of the Month

monthly Session

DT3 4HU — West Dorset

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The Woodman Inn, South Street Bridport

Second Tuesdays

This new club is now going well! Singers and musicians welcome.

Val 01308 421252 

monthly Song club

DT6 3NZ — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 12th Aug 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Griffin, Milk Street, Frome

A traditional session where we encourage not only Irish, english, welsh, scottish but would love to hear cajun, bluegrass,french, Breton etc music. A welcome to musician, singers ... come and enjoy a nice pint of real ale which is made on premises. Session held LAST TUESDAY of each month.
8.30 (ish) start.

Trevorr Mills 07743 165432 or 01373 466988 email

monthly Session

— Mendip

Entry last updated on: 7th Dec 2008


Hatch Inn, Hatch Beauchamp

Song and music session
Second Tuesday of the month
from 8.30

lthough non-folk music isn't banned, it's a folk evening in practice as everyone who turns up is a folky!

monthly Session

TA3 6SG — Taunton Deane

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Entry last updated on: 1st Sep 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Sanctus

Diamond Doorway, South Street, Bridport

SANCTUS meets the first Tuesday of each month (but not in August).
Come and sing sacred songs from different cultures and traditions with two remarkable and popular Dorset voice teachers. Gilo and Sarah have been teaching together for 7 years, and teach songs in parts that everyone can join in. No need to read music or even think of yourself as a 'singer'.

Cost: £5 / £4 conc. Please bring your own bottle of water.

email

monthly Singaround

— West Dorset

Entry last updated on: 19th Jan 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The George Inn, Chideock, nr Bridport

Open Folk Night.
8.15 third Tuesday of the month

All musicians welcome to play and sing

email

monthly Session

DT6 6JD — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Hatch Inn, Hatch Beauchamp (near Taunton)

2nd Tuesday of the month, 8.30pm.
Song & music session.

Tony or Rod 01823 480414 or 01823 481253 

monthly Session

TA3 6SG — Taunton Deane

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Entry last updated on: 26th Aug 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Fountain, 2 Breach Lane, Elmore Green, Shaftesbury

The First Tuesday of every month.
8:00 pm - closing. Sing/play around

monthly Session

SP7 8LE — North Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 2nd Dec 2010

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Wednesdays

Christchurch Folk

Barn Bar at Ye Olde George Inn, Castle Street, Christchurch

Last Wednesday of every month
8.30pm.

Informal sessions playing traditional tunes and songs from Britain and Ireland.

Phil 

monthly Session

BH23 1DT — Christchurch

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Christchurch Folk

The Ship Inn, High Street, Christchurch

Second Wednesday of every month 8.30pm.

Informal sessions playing traditional tunes and songs from Britain and Ireland.

Phil 

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BH23 1BN — Christchurch

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The Half Moon, Horsington, Somerset

First Wednesdays

The session is for musicians, singers and absolutely anyone else who is happy to join in - it\'s all free apart from the beer! Start time 8.45 p.m

Anna Piechna 01963 370749 

monthly Session

BA8 0EF — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 10th Nov 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Halsway Contra Club

Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Crowcombe

8-10.00 pm. Entry £3.00
Long Room, all welcome, held at Halsway Manor National Residential Centre for Traditional Music, Dance and Song. Tutor and resident caller is Ron Rudd with occasional guest callers and resident band is Meltdown, led by Alan Corkett, accordion,
with Sue Rivett, fiddle, Linda Byrt fiddle, and Hazel Ridd, keyboard, playing live music each month on the 2nd Wednesday (No meeting in August)

Over the last FOUR years we held over 40 successful meetings including special nights with outstanding USA guest callers: Lisa Greenleaf, Cis
Hinkle and Diana Silver. Also UK callers have called for us; Mike Courthold, John Turner, Pete Hendy and Ray Goodswen. Instruction is given and all those who feel they would like to give this new dance-form a try are welcome.

Trust me! You'll find it is most enjoyable and very sociable - No need to bring a partner. Have a dance with everybody, ladies can ask gents to dance too!

Alan Corkett  01278 732202 email

monthly Dance club

TA4 4BD — West Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 22nd Dec 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Somerset Playford Club

Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Crowcombe

Last Wednesday every month 8pm - 10.30 pm. at Halsway Manor in the Long Room.

Gerald Stowell 01984 640577 

monthly Dance club

TA4 4BD — West Somerset

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Bath Folk Club Singers Group

Widcombe Social Club

rd Wednesday of the month, 8pm – 10pm. £3 for singers and £4 for listeners. Mostly unaccompanied singing but acoustic accompaniment instruments are welcome. Hosted by Nancy Kerr with some help from Louise Baxter (from Inu), Jennifer Crook and Sue Hart (from Baka Beyond).

“They are all singers with a wealth of experience behind them and will be using this night to share songs and traditions and to get everybody singing together. It\'s a nice, friendly, clean venue with a really nice sound and cheap beer.”

The money raised will go towards the running costs of Bath Folk Club.

Louise 078339 41982 email

monthly Session

— Bath and North East Somerset

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Knowle Inn, Bawdrip, Bridgwater

Jam Session

Folk/Bluegrass

Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month starting around 8.30

Drew Simcox 07774 968455 email

monthly Session

TA7 8PN — Sedgemoor

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Entry last updated on: 7th Dec 2011


The Bath Acoustic Music Club

Upstairs @ The St James Wine Vaults

Meets 1st Wednesday evening of every month 8.30 pm, upstairs at The St James Wine Vaults pub off the Julian Road, behind the Royal Crescent in Bath.All types of acoustic music encouraged, singer-songwriters, musicians, soloists etc. Folk and home-penned songs, covers as long as the instrument/s you play are acoustic as we have no sound system. Celebrating being in Bath for 10 years. Hope to see you soon:)

Mary English 01225 315718 email

monthly Song club

BA1 2TW — Bath and North East Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 11th Jul 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


'The Quarterdeck Tavern' West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

Folk and Kindred Session

Open to all musicians and singers.

Fourth Wednesday of the month
No fee but those who wish to listen are encouraged to pass the hat in aid of the RNLI.

Although we have a good sized car park, it often gets full very quickly particularly when the local branch of the RNLI are in session as they use us as their HQ for meetings. So for info, there is a large car park Opposite Haddon House Hotel just 70 yards away. Also, the X53 bus stops almost outside the door, so you might not even have to drive!


We are situated on the right hand side immediately before the bend leading to the old slipway at the Bay.
Sessions are very friendly and laid back and comprise a mix of contemporary and Traditional, serious and humourous, Instruments and vocals. No parrots allowed!! The only one in residence is stuffed!

Chris 01308 423307 email

monthly Session

— West Dorset

Entry last updated on: 22nd Jul 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Beacon

The Waggon and Horses, Frome Road, Doulting Beacon Shepton Mallet

Second Wednesdays of the month.

All types and abilities of Acoustic Music welcome. Poets too!
8 to 11p.m. £ 1 entry.

Good food available if you want to have a meal too! (tel. 01749 880302)

Maggie and Bill Johnson 01749 346494 email

monthly Session

BA4 4LA — Mendip

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Entry last updated on: 8th Dec 2011


Lethbridge Arms Hotel, Gore Square. Bishops Lydeard

1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm.
American old time mountain music, run by Eve Morris, bass player with Buffalo Gals.
Just a get together of friends to enjoy folk music, very laid back about 8 musicians currently doing their thing
“Not a totally 'open' session, although we're unlikely to turn musicians away if they play 'our stuff'. Generally speaking, it's for competent musicians in that genre, not beginners. Anyone is welcome to listen - and try to keep up if they wish!”

Helen Ryall 01823 432234 email

monthly Session

TA4 3BW — Taunton Deane

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Entry last updated on: 22nd Jan 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Elms Inn, Street,

Traditional music session.
Second Wednesday of the month.

Grahame Upham 01458 834192 email

monthly Session

BA16 0SA — Mendip

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Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Unicorn Inn, Bayford, Wincanton

First Wednesday of the month

Lee 01963 349411 email

monthly Session

BA9 9NL — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 7th Dec 2011


North Curry Barn Dancing

North Curry village hall

1st Wednesday every month (except for when it has to be changed!)
Starts 7.45pm.
Fun dancing suitable for beginners and the more experienced who want to improve

Caller Ray Goodswen.

Brian & Kathryn Jeanes  01823 490623 email

monthly Dance club

— Bath and North East Somerset

Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Ring of Bells, Ashcott

Third Wednesday of the month
\'A session with Rough Round the Edges and friends\'. All very welcome.
Traditional and contemporary folk music.

monthly Session

TA7 9PZ — Sedgemoor

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Entry last updated on: 3rd Dec 2010

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The King's Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne

First Wednesday of the month

Anyone wanting to sing, play, tell stories/poems, or just listen is welcome.
Very low-key and relaxed.

01460 271541 

monthly Song club

TA18 7LE —

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Entry last updated on: 6th Oct 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Songs and Things

The Bell Inn, Ash, Martock

Second Wednesday of the month
8.30 start
Session mainly for singing, accompanied and otherwise.
Excellent beer and a usually appreciative audience of regulars

Lesley Andrew email

monthly Session

TA12 6NS — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 3rd Jan 2012


Thursdays

Bridgwater Acoustic Club

Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle St, Bridgwater TA6 3DD

BAC - Bridgwater Acoustic Club!
Third Thursday of the month, all musicians and audience are welcome to join us in the theatre, mic and PA supplied, for an informal acoustic evening hosted by Gary French and Steve Kenniston. All styles welcome, beginner to accomplished, let’s hear your stuff! Arrive early or call Gary to book your spot on 01823 698626. No charge – donations on exit.
Dates: 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr.

Gary French 01823 698 626 email

monthly Song club

TA6 3DD — Sedgemoor

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Entry last updated on: 21st Jan 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Baker Arms, Child Okeford

Second Thursdays

This session runs every second Thursday of the month, every month of the year.

Folk Club format - ie everyone does a solo spot - but very kind to beginners. Wide variety of music. Some first class regulars, including Graham Moore and other members of Endangered Species.

monthly Song club

DT11 8ED — East Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 12th Aug 0008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Westgate Inn, Taunton

Last Thursdays

Irish Session

(01823) 284993 

monthly Session

TA1 4EX — Taunton Deane

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The Ropemakers, Bridport

All are welcome to this new folk and acoustic night which is run on the first Thursday of the month. Although billed as a folk night, all forms of music are accepted as long as it is acoustically based. No drum kits.

Anne and Dave Rickard fr0m String Whistle

John Baker 01308 421255 email

monthly Session

— West Dorset

Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Round the table Irish to Avant garde Session

The Castle, Bruton

Every third Thursday of the month.
Eclectic mix of musicians already, but many more welcome.
Bring your tunes or your Ears
Friendly open Bar for an informal join in or listen in session

01749 812104 email

monthly Session

BA10 0AW — Mendip

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Stokeford Inn, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset

The Wareham Whalers run a very informal folk night at the Stokeford Inn, at East Stoke on every third Thursday in the month from 8pm.

monthly Session

BH20 6AN — Purbeck

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Entry last updated on: 13th Sep 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Stokeford Inn, East Stoke

Wareham Whalers and friends Session from 7.30 onwards on 15th July 2010

Every third Thursday in the month

Jacquie Hall email

monthly Session

BH20 6AN — Purbeck

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Entry last updated on: 2nd Dec 2010

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Plough Inn, Manston

Come all Ye folk and roots session on the fourth Thursday of the month

01258 472484 

monthly Session

DT10 1HB — North Dorset

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Sunray Folk Club

Broadmayne Village Hall

Fourth Thursday of the month.

Friendly folk club with licenced bar at attractive prices.
Why not come along and sign up as a member- or sign up at anytime. Membership is £1 for a year. Phone or email or come along on a club night.

Usually free admission with a jug collection. There are occasional ticketed evenings.
Doors 7.30, starts 8.00

Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074 email

monthly Song club

DT2 8EW — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 7th Dec 2008


Benett Arms, Semley, Nr Shaftesbury, Dorset

informal folk nights on the first Thursday of every month from approximately 8.00 p.m.

All are welcome. We would like to get as wide a selection of music as possible.

Jill 01747 830288 

monthly Session

SP7 9AS — North Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 27th Jul 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Chilthorne Domer Folk Dance Club

Chilthorne Domer Village Hall

Come along to evening of fun and laughter as we are led through the dances by our caller to live music.
New to dancing or a regular dancer, no partner needed.
All are Welcome.
3 to include tea and a biscuit.
So come along and have a go, you're sure to have a Great Time.
Note: we meet every four weeks, starting 27/10/11 and 24/11/11

Steve 01935 479291 email

monthly Dance club

— South Somerset

Entry last updated on: 22nd Oct 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Portishead Ceilidh Club

Gordano School, Portishead

First Thursday of the month
Doors open at 7.15. Club runs from 7.30 to 9.30
- 6 per person - bring your own refreshments.

The club is aimed at people who like dancing but may not have done much barn dancing in the past with the aim of heightening awareness of traditional dance and also traditional music. The emphasis will be on having fun rather than trying to perfect the moves.

The dancing will be to live music provided by experienced musicians and the plan is to eventually involve other players who currently attend Jill's traditional music groups which run on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings every week.

Jill Elliot 01275 847909 or 07515 904 707 email

monthly Dance club

BS20 7QR — North Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 6th Dec 2011


The Bell Inn, Ash, Martock

Fourth Thursday of the month (even when there are five).
8:30pm onwards.
Musicians and Singers are welcome but should take account of the fact that it\'s NOT a folk club so people will still talk while the session goes on.

Martin Hughes email

monthly Session

TA12 6NS — South Somerset

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WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Fridays

Victoria Inn, 'Knights in the Bottom', Chickerell, Weymouth

Musicians & singers of any ability welcome plus anyone interested in supporting LIVE music.

A Last-Friday-monthly acoustic session of BLUE GRASS, Old-time, American Folk, Roots & C&W.

Start time: 8:00 pm

Two guys, Lynn & Bill 01258 880039 or 01305 784463 

monthly Session

DT3 4EA — Weymouth and Portland

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Entry last updated on: 22nd Dec 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Milborne St Andrew Sports Club

Song, Music & Story Session

Come along and play a tune, sing a song, tell a story, recite a poem or just sit and enjoy the company.

3rd Friday of every month
voluntry contribution - £1.50 suggested
8.00 - 11.30

Roger Harrall 01258 837371 email

monthly Session

— North Dorset

Entry last updated on: 22nd Dec 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Folk in the Vale

Fifehead Magdalen village hall (just off the A30 at Henstridge)

First Friday (not August)

Start 7.30 prompt!

Come hear to enjoy yourself. Play, sing or just join in or listen. The music is a mixture of traditional and modern folk. Everyone who wants to have a spot gets one and any musos are mostly welcome to "jam" along. Don't worry if you are just starting, we all had to start and we are very supportive to newcomers. Sorry but if you don't bring a drink you'll be dry, unless you drink water, as we don't have the facilities.

Entrance £2.00 or annual sub £10.00

Kate or Peter 01963 32125 email

monthly Song club

SP8 5RR — North Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 11th Jul 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Milverton Music Club

The Victoria Rooms, Fore Street, Milverton, Taunton

JOIN THE AUDIENCE or play and sing at Milverton Music Club on the First
Friday of every month from 8-00 till 11-30. Bring your own tipple apart from
guest nights when we always have a bar. Everyone who plays and sings uses the
excellent club PA : 4 mikes, 4 DI's, fold back, lights. Sound quality is
assured by our sound engineer on the mixing desk. We welcome musicians and
singers from six to sixty + and a wide range of musical styles. Enjoy playing
to a friendly and supportive audience.

Come early if you want to play, sing, or listen. We get very crowded. Phone
to book a spot if travelling a distance.

(01823) 400416 or 400538 email

monthly Song club

TA4 1JU — Taunton Deane

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The Blazing Stump Folk Club

The Royal Oak, Luxborough

Second Fridays

All welcome, musicians and singers

Starts 8:30. This is a singaround/instrumental club and was started in the mid seventies as a weekly club, but closed in 1998. Two years later it reopened on a monthly basis run by George Ody. It takes place in the games room. Each month there
is a raffle, the proceeds from which will go to pay for an artist at the club in the future.

Since starting up again this club has taken off well, with many performers coming back from the original club.

The Royal Oak 01984 640319

Sue Bone 07970 116816 

monthly Song club

TA23 0SH — West Somerset

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WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Petherton Acoustic Nights

David Hall Arts Centre, South Petherton

Sing - say - play

Music, songs, poems, comedy, "indoor street theatre"

on the last Sunday night of the month.

24th September, 29th October, 26th November

7pm to 10.30pm

Performers and supporters welcome

Sam will host the first one on September 24th
Performers please contact Sam on 01935 872622
to make sure that you get a spot.

A small PA will be provided for those who wish.
A bar will be available
There will be a £3 charge to cover costs.

Sam 01935 872622 

monthly Session

TA13 5AA — South Somerset

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WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Old School Session

The Old School, Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne

We meet at The Old School, Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset, once a month, on the dates listed on web site (usually the second Friday of the monty), from 8pm to 10.30pm.

The purpose of the sessions is to allow novice folk musicians to practice at a nice slow pace (as slow as necessary). Learning on your own at home is good but sooner or later you'll want to step out and play with other musicians.
The Old School Session is a halfway house between home and the pub sessions.
You can practice the art of playing tunes in a session environment, have some
fun, and hopefully learn a few things along the way.

There's no audience, just your fellow musicians. Even though there are a lot of tunes on the list, you only need to learn one to start with. Just sit
out the tunes you don't know and listen. Your personal tune list will
soon grow, and in time you'll be playing along with more tunes and putting sets together.

Look at the website before coming along!

email

monthly Session

BH21 4BU — East Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 7th Dec 2008


The Ashill Inn, Ashill, near Ilminster

Fourth Friday of the month, 8.30pm.
Singaround / music session.
All styles, all ages, all welcome.

Tony 01823 480414 email

monthly Session

TA19 9ND — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 3rd Dec 2010

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Anchor Inn, Exbridge

Last Friday of the month.
8-8.30 kick-off.
There will be a raffle to raise funds for Dulverton Folk Festival.
Whether you sing, play, or just want to listen all are welcome.

Bex Smith email

monthly Session

— West Somerset

Entry last updated on: 1st Dec 2010

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Springhead Pub, Sutton Poyntz

Acoustic Music Session.
Come and sing a song, play a tune or just listen to music.

The first Friday of each month. 8pm (No session January or February 2012)

Alan and Gill McIntosh email

monthly Session

DT3 6LW — Weymouth and Portland

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Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2011


The Pickety Witch, 147 Ilchester Rd, Yeovil

Third Friday of the month.
"Jump in and play" format. Music/song mix will be determined by who turns up, all styles welcome.

Martin Hughes 01458 223123 email

monthly Session

BA21 3BG — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 5th Nov 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Saturdays

The Ring o' Bells, Ashcott

First Saturdays

Live music session (mainly folk)
Musicians and singers welcome
8:30

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TA7 9PZ — Sedgemoor

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WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


The Acorn Folk Club

Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead

The Acorn Folk Club meets in the Pier Room at the Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead each first Saturday from 8 pm. Everyone is given a warm welcome, whether to sing, play, recite or listen. Club Nights, when a local artist has an extended feature and plenty of floor spots, (entry £1.50), are alternated with GUEST NIGHTS, when a professional guest is booked and performers need to come early to be sure of a floor spot. For guests, ticket prices are £4.50 in advance or £5.50 on the door (you can buy tickets on line for guest nights -- www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468

Forthcoming guests during the Seventh Season September 08 - July 09 include Mike Nicholson, Tom McConville, Ian Bruce, Belchazzar's Feast, and Martin Wyndham Read, and features from Stephen Snow, Pat (Spoons) Smith & Ned Clamp, Barron Brady and many others. Please visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk to read all about it, or email acornfolkclub@googlemail.com. You can also buy tickets on line.

Eileen Ann Moore 07811 744158 email

monthly Song club

TA24 5UL — West Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 2nd Sep 2008

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed recently and may be unreliable


Eli's (The Rose and Crown), Huish Episcopi

Third Saturdays (September to May, inclusive)

Singaround

monthly Singaround

TA10 9QT — South Somerset

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Wellington Acoustic Music Club

rts Centre Eight Acre Lane Wellington

Third Saturdays

All welcome

Tony Woollard 01823 660969 email

monthly Song club

TA21 8PS — Taunton Deane

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Entry last updated on: 8th Dec 2011


Wookey Hole Acoustic Club

Wookey Hole Club (opposite the shop in the village centre)

Everyone welcome - all ages, styles and abilities are encouraged, but arrive early to be sure of a slot. We also welcome those who just want to come and listen.

Last Saturday of each month at 8pm

£2

George Liddell 01749 672944 email

monthly Song club

— Mendip

Entry last updated on: 8th Dec 2011


Tom Mogg Inn, Station Rd, Burtle, Bridgwate

Monthly session organised by The Mendip Association of Folk and Entertaining Arts
3rd Saturday of the month,

(except for September when it will be on the 26th so as not to clash with the MAFEA launch weekend)

Anyone can come along. Musicians bring your instruments, singers your voices, and stand by for a great evening in a great pub which has plenty of
room, good food, great beer, and a large car park!

monthly Session

TA7 8NU — Sedgemoor

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Entry last updated on: 26th Aug 2009

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Sundays

Halsway Sunday Club

Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Crowcombe

1st Sunday every month except August

Halsway Sunday Club at Halsway Manor in the Lounge bar at 8pm till 11pm.
Hosted by Deryck Deane and Roger Phipps, all performers are welcome to come and play, sing, read their poems or recitations or just sit and enjoy the beer.
We usually have a social break in the middle and go round the circle twice, depending on numbers attending. (ave attendance 27)

monthly Song club

TA4 4BD — West Somerset

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The Trooper, Stourton Caundle

Song sessions (mostly - but musicians welcome)

Second Sunday of the month (Not June, July or August)

All musicians and singers are welcome and, contrary to popular belief, John does not lynch anyone who sings non-traditional stuff!

John Waltham 01963 362890 

monthly Singaround

DT10 2JW — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 19th Jan 2011

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French and Breton dancing

Window Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls, Bath

Third Sundays

8:00 pm

beginners, experienced and musicians welcome
Ring for details before travelling

01225 332025 

monthly Dance club

BA1 1QR — Bath and North East Somerset

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The Fountain, 2 Breach Lane, Elmore Green, Shaftesbury

Irish Session (all folk welcome)
Hosted by Alex Percy, Sam Skey and Friends

Folk Session on the 3rd Sunday of every month! All welcome, hosted by some great tune players.

8.00 - 11.00

Rob (the landlord) 01747 854148 

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SP7 8LE — North Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 9th Nov 2011

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Nunney Acoustic Cafe

Nunney Village Hall, Nunney, Nr Frome

First Sunday of the month, 2.00-5.00 pm
(Except December when we will meet on Sat 2nd at 7.30 for a Christmas Party.)
Nunney Village Hall, Nunney, Nr Frome.
£3 for adults, children free.

Bar, teas, newspapers, activities for children.

Open mic session and featured guests. Email or turn up early to book a spot.

email

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— Mendip

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The Horseshoe Inn, Bowlish (nr Shepton Mallet)

2nd Sunday of the month, afternoon. Acoustic session - all styles.

Steph and Ken Turner 01749 345931 

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BA4 5JG — Mendip

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Entry last updated on: 2nd Sep 2008

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Trooper, Stourton Caundle

4th Sunday of each month, from 8pm,

Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen. Sessions will be led by Nick Dunkley. Contact: Nick, 01963 363003, or Mandy Waltham 01963 362890.

Nick Dunkley or Mandy Waltham Nick, 01963 363003, or Mandy 0 

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DT10 2JW — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 22nd Jan 2009

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The David Hall Sunday Afternoon Jam (& Cake!) Sessions

David Hall Arts Centre, South Petherton

2.30pm ~ 6pm

All Voices & Instruments Welcome
Bring a song, or just join in
Refreshments Included
PA & Mics Provided
5/3 conc.

Do let me know if possible as I can order an extra bit of cake

Usually last Sunday of the month unless there is a ticketed event on at the hall, in which case see SaDFolk main listings for alterations

Samantha Jane 01460 240340 email

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TA13 5AA — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 6th Dec 2011

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