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         2021 Apr tba          SING IN THE SPRING           www.thefleeceinn.co.uk                     ⇒ Fleece Inn:  see Worcestershire news
→    BRETFORTON, Worcs.  The Fleece Inn.
⌂     THE FLEECE INN, The Cross, Bretforton, Worcs WR11 7JE.  01386 831173
⊕     A fabulous weekend of singing, workshops and Ale!  Guests tba          
M.3    FOLK RADIO
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Bristol, Glos    JOHNNY COPPIN (BBC Gloucestershire)    www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire     Johnny Coppin    01453 885088
Somerset, Wiltshire   
JOHNNY COPPIN, BBC Somerset & BBC Wiltshire    www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire     Johnny Coppin    01453 885088
⇒ Johnny Coppin, P O Box 27, Stroud, Glos GL6 0YQ.  johnny<at>johnnycoppin.co.uk or johnny.coppin<at>bbc.co.uk
⊕    Saturday, 5.30pm, Acoustic Music from Off the Beaten Track. FM, AM, online, listen again up to 30 days! New releases, regular guests, weekly gig guide. Playlists, gigs on BBC listen again page: www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire. Please send information 2 weeks before event, and promo CDs
NO LONGER - TAKEN OUT FOR JAN 2020 MAGAZINE

COMP ® NO LONGER REQUIRED
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Devon    SIDMOUTH INFORMATION CENTRE    www.visitsidmouth.co.uk    Info    01395 516441
⇒       Ham Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8XR.  Fax: 01395 519333.  Email: ticinfo<at>sidmouth.gov.uk
            ⊕    Opening hours: May to September inclusive Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 10.00 to 16.00. 
                October to April inclusive Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 13.30.     All Bank Holiday Mondays same as adjacent Sunday.
No longer run by Member
Weekly Mon    Dorset   BRIDPORT    BRIDPORT FOLK DANCE CLUB      (no website)     Monty   01308 423 442
→   Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, DT6 3JQ.   Every Monday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
⇒  Sue  on 01308 458 165 or Monty on 01308 423 442,  email monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕  Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required. 
Admission £3.00 for members (annual membership £3), £4 for non-members, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under.     [June 2019, new member
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Most mth Thu   Worcs    EVESHAM     FOLK IN THE FOYER concerts    www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk     Box Office     01386 446944
→   Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4QH.  Various Thursdays.
⇒  Box Office: 01386 446944; in person Almonry Heritage & TIC, Abbey Gate, Abbey Road, Evesham, Worcs WR11 4BG, times see website. Online Box Office: see website. 
⊕    A mostly-monthly series of concerts in the foyer bar.  
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Worcs    MALTHOUSE PASSAGE     www.malthouse-passage.co.uk    Lisa  
⌂    info<at>malthouse-passage.co.uk
⊕    Well-established group (box, concertina, hammered dulcimer, guitar, clarinet, bass clarinet, whistles, flute, percussion) who have performed internationally at festivals, and more locally for special occasions. ‘...vital and refreshing...sparkle with infectiousness...deliciously sprung synchopations... deliriously joyful...’ Living Tradition magazine.   [new Member 11/2017]
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Worcs    CAPTAIN SWING    www.captainswing.org.uk 
⇒ contact<at>captainswing.org.uk⊕  Ceilidh band for all occasions comprising caller, melodeon, concertina, clarinet, recorders, concertina, saxophone, bass and guitar.  English ceilidh dance band “like syncopated ice cream with extra chocolate flakes. Yummy.”  Somers’ What’s On  [added 2017 Feb]
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Occ    Sat    Oxon    GROVE    WHITE HORSE CEILIDHS    www.WhiteHorseCeilidhs.org.uk    Dave / Kate Guest    01235 765445
→    Four ceilidhs in the Village Hall and two in the larger Old Mill Hall, both in the Oxfordshire village of Grove, near Wantage.
⇒     Graham Hubbard 07855 548512, or Dave / Kate Guest as above. Email: info<at>whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk  To join maillist: www.lists.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk
⊕    White Horse Ceilidhs run six stomping English ceilidhs each year. Ceilidh dancing is infectious, great fun and a wonderful way to meet new people of all ages, get some exercise, laugh a lot and hear amazing live music.
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Staffs  BAND ON THE RUM              www.bandontherum.co.uk                 Contact: see website  
DELISTED BY Agency  
Canada    EILEEN MCGANN  Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com     Jacey Bedford      01484 606230
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​Pf.2b, Folk Dance Bands   Sussex   CAUSEWAY CÉILÍ BAND    www.causewayceili.co.uk    Georgia Lewis    07738 786628
⌂    www.facebook.com/causewayceili, causewayceili<at>gmail.com, @causewayceili (Twitter)
⊕   The Causeway Céilí Band is a professional UK dance band, available to hire for weddings, birthdays, functions & corporate events across the South-East. Playing exciting Irish, English & Scottish folk tunes, you are guaranteed to be left reeling with enthusiasm!    [New member: Sep 2016]
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Wilts    GEORGIA LEWIS    www.georgialewis.co.uk    Georgia Lewis    07738 786628
⌂  georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕   Professional caller available for all occasions and event sizes; corporate, weddings, festivals, and private parties! For more information or to make a booking, please get in touch!    [New member: Sep 2016]
​Wilts    GEORGIA LEWIS    www.georgialewis.co.uk    Georgia Lewis    07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, 
www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕   ​Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound!"  [Changed links: Jan 2018]
Wilts    GEORGIA LEWIS band    www.georgialewis.co.uk    Georgia Lewis    07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, 
www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕   Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound!   [Changed links: Jan 2018]

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​• Herefordshire-based
Herefs    ROVING CROWS  www.rovingcrows.com    Paul O'Neill 07896 327069
⇒ cait<at>globe-ents.co.uk,  https://soundcloud.com/rovingcrows, @RovingCrows
⊕  Roving Crows are an original must-see act, with roots in Folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their high-energy live performance, their shows pull together funked up traditional tunes and catchy original song.  [Apr 20
Herefs    PAUL CHIEF O'NEILL     www.chief-oneill.com/   Paul O'Neill 07896 327069
⇒ paul<at>globe-ents.co.uk,  www.facebook.com/chiefoneill/, @chiefoneill
⊕  Paul is a performer of the highest standard, a deeply moving singer songwriter and excellent raconteur. Paul fronts the multi-award wining Celtic folk rock band Roving Crows. His material is poignant, humorous and steeped in social conscience. [new member, Apr 2018]
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Bristol,Bath, nearby BATH FOLK YOUTH BAND  http://bathfolkclub.org/bath-folk-youth-band  contact see website/below
    ⇒ King Edwards Junior School, North Road, Bath BA2 6JA, 2nd Saturday monthly, please check our ‘What’s On’ Guide to confirm.
    ⊕ We always welcome any new members that would like to join us. For more info contact rachel<at>bathfolkfestival.org    [new listing, Mar 2018]

​2019  May 6  Penzance-based performer Sarah McQuaid will be giving a DADGAD guitar workshop at Belper Arts Festival.
Keep an eye on www.sarahmcquaid.com for future dates.

2019  Aug  NOT THIS YEAR   Bath Folk Festival  --  Bath Traditional Music Summer School  ​

Workshop Diary - England, Other Areas; Various locations across England

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2019 May-June various dates       EFDSS
 
    Youth Folk Sampler Days             efdss.org/youthfolk


→    Wolverhampton (25 May), Cambridge (26 May),
→    ​Southampton (27 May), Liskeard (28 May), London (30 May),
→    ​Derby (31 May), Durham (1 June), Leeds (2 June).

⊕     Registration is now open for free Youth Folk Sampler Days, organised by the English Folk Dance and Song Society across England over May/June half-term. These Sampler Days will visit the towns listed above. The days are an opportunity for instrumentalists aged 14 to 18 to explore English folk music, learn from inspiring tutors Sam Partridge, Rob Harbron and Miranda Rutter, and play with other young musicians. Each Sampler Day features creative music workshops, a Q&A with Ensemble staff and an optional short audition, if you wish to apply for the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
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    Places are free, but are limited and must be booked in advance.    
See
efdss.org/youthfolk  for more.
Day Varies    Dorset   BRIDPORT    BRIDPORT FOLK FESTIVAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS, various venues   www.bridportfolkfestival.com/events.html  
⊕     Various events pop up from time to time - please check their online calendar ....   [Oct 2018]

​Bath, North Somerset,
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Day Varies    Bath     BATH    BATH FOLK FESTIVAL FOLK CLUB      http://bathfolkclub.org    Marick Baxter    ................. 
→    Venues across Bath, various dates and times throughout the year
⇒     Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕    Bath Folk Club hosts a range of concerts, workshops and sessions across Bath, and runs the Arts Council England-funded Bath Folk Youth Band.  Find out more at http://bathfolkclub.org

2nd & 4th Tue  Bath      BATH               BARTON STREET WINE BAR IRISH MUSIC SESSION                                    Marick Baxter    ...............
    →   Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG.  8-10.30pm. 
    ⇒    Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org  
    ⊕   This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome. 

3rd          Tue   Bath       BATH               BARTON STREET WINE BAR KLEZMER SESSION                                         Marick Baxter    ...............
    →   Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG.  8-10.30pm. 
    ⇒    Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org  
    ⊕   This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome. 
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Wkly Wed Bath    BATH      CHAPEL ARTS IRISH MUSIC SESSION      www.facebook.com/ChapelArtsCafeBath  Marick Baxter    ...............
    →     Chapel Arts Cafe (01225 920256), Lower Borough Walls, Bath.  5pm to 7pm. 
         Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org 
    ⊕      There’s a new Irish music session in Chapel Arts Cafe. Musicians and singers are all welcome.  [Mar 2018, new listing]  NOT CONFIRMED RECENTLY - MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY OTHER SESSIONS ADDED MORE RECENTLY ?

Alternate Wed Bath BATH      ROYAL OAK IRISH MUSIC SESSION      www.theroyaloakbath.co.uk/whats-on.php  Marick Baxter    ................. ​
    →    The Royal Oak (01225 481409), Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 3BW (01225 481409). 8.30-11pm approx
    ⇒    Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org 
    ⊕    All welcome. [Mar 2018, new listing]

Weekly    Thu   Bath      BATH                BARTON STREET WINE BAR IRISH MUSIC SESSION     Marick Baxter    ................. 
    →   Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG.  8-10.30pm. 
    ⇒    Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org  
    ⊕   This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.  
​Wkly   Fri Bath    BATH    CHAPEL ARTS ACOUSTIC          www.facebook.com/ChapelArtsCafeBath  Marick Baxter    ................. ​
    →    Chapel Arts Cafe (01225 920256), Lower Borough Walls, Bath.  5pm to 7pm. 
    ⇒    Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org  
    ⊕    Acoustic artist performances every Friday 5-7pm. [Mar 2018, new listing]   NOT CONFIRMED RECENTLY - MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY OTHER SESSIONS ADDED MORE RECENTLY ?


Bath    INU   www.inu-music.com    Marick Baxter    0788 164 66 33
⇒ info<at>inu-music.com
⊕ Inu’s music is comprised from folk tunes and songs from Ireland, Britain and, Europe. They have been a very active part of the West Country folk scene since 2002 and have gained the respect of audiences and venues alike.
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2020 Jul 24 - 26   BRIDPORT FOLK SONG & DANCE FESTIVAL    www.bridportfolkfestival.co.uk   ⇒  See also Dorset News
→    BRIDPORT, West Dorset.  Numerous venues throughout the town.
⌂    General email: folkbridport2018
<at>gmail.com;  stewarding email: bridfolkstewarding<at>gmail.com
⊕    Acts, workshops, concerts, social and formal dances, music sessions and dance sides including Morris, Clog, Rapper and Appalachian.  Primarily a Charitable Fundraising Festival. Plenty to see and do including outdoor stages, workshops, sessions and headline concerts, more details coming soon!
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AGENTS,  MANAGERS,  PROMOTERS, 
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NE Lincs     SOLID ENTERTAINMENTS      www.solidentertainments.com   Office  01472 349222
⇒   Solid Entertinments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.  Call 01472 349222​, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⊕    Tour agent & Ticket sales. Festival and Concert Promoters.     [New member, added August 2017]

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Glos    MAY THRILL    http://maythrill.webs.com
⇒ maythrillband<at>gmail.com
⊕ May Thrill consists of Hazel Baker whistle and vocals, Roy Stirzaker & Bill Taylor acoustic guitars & vocals. Their music is traditional folk based, but with the May Thrill treatment the arrangements have a style all of their own.

Devon    THE CLAQUE    [no website]    Bill Crawford    01278 450838
​⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863 
⊕ The Claque grew out of a love of harmony singing shared by Barry Lister, Sean O'Shea, Dave Lowry,Tom Addison, and Bill Crawford. The repertoire is varied, the harmonies are sometimes "dangerous" sometimes sweet, a full bodied sound, a fine vintage.

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Day Varies    Glos    WHITEWAY     SHORTERFOLK HOUSE CONCERTS  and  WHITEWAY COLONY HALL CONCERTS  - no more as John Shorter has left the area [Oct 2018]

Pf1.a  Glos    MAY THRILL    http://maythrill.webs.com
⇒ maythrillband<at>gmail.com
⊕ May Thrill consists of Hazel Baker whistle and vocals, Roy Stirzaker & Bill Taylor acoustic guitars & vocals. Their music is traditional folk based, but with the May Thrill treatment the arrangements have a style all of their own.

Pf.2b     Glos    MALARKI        www.mischiefafoot.co.uk/malarki.html    Jeff Gillett     01453 751256   
    ⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com     
    ⊕ Ceilidhs, Barn Dances and Parties.  A lively mix of Irish, English and American music: let us be the soundtrack for your celebration! Becky: fiddle; Jeff: guitar, mandola and mandolin; John: recorder and bodhran, Colin: guitar and bass. Caller: Elaine.  

2nd    Sun   Som.    CROWCOMBE     HALSWAY MANOR SESSIONS    www.halswaymanor.org.uk     All enquiries    01984 618274
→/∗  Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (Sept – May)
⊕    Very informal music and song session. All musicians and singers welcome – any kind of music, any acoustic instrument. Free. Contact the Manor 01984 618274

4 a year    Sat  Som.   MINEHEAD    ACORN ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB  has now closed
Somerset        The ACORN SHANTY CREW www.acornshantycrew.co.uk Eileen Ann 07811 744158 
⇒ Contact by phone as above or via form on website   
⊕ The Acorn Shanty Crew was formed in 2014 from a group of folkies who were members of the former Acorn Folk Club based in Minehead, Somerset.

Wilts    TINKERS BAG    www.tinkersbag.co.uk     Bob Berry    07714 550990
    ⊕  Wiltshire based six-piece band, playing mainly traditional English folk music. Available for bookings. Building on our love of unaccompanied song, we also play dance tunes,  comic songs and contemporary songs, based in the traditions and customs of rural southern England.

 [Jacey]
UK    KEITH DONNELLY    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)   www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623  [Feb 2018, new Member]
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2019 Aug TBA       BATH FOLK FESTIVAL             www.bathfolkfestival.org         ⇒  See also Workshops Diary
→    BATH, various venues across the world heritage city of Bath, North East Somerset.
⌂    BATH FOLK FESTIVAL    info<at>bathfolkfestival.org    ⌂ Tickets: 
www.bathfolkfestival.org/tickets
⊕    Bath Folk Festival is cited as one of the most exciting new folk festivals to emerge in the UK, drawing on a mix of internationally acclaimed acts and the wealth of local talent in the South West.
It is a grassroots festival run by and for musicians and dancers who are passionate about the rich cultures represented. This will be an opportunity to no only hear some fantastic music, but more importantly it will be an opportunity to learn music at our traditional music summer school and to play in one of our many lively sessions. Guets tba.
To find out more information and book tickets, visit www.bathfolkfestival.org

2019 Oct TBA                     PENTREFFEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL        www.pentreffest.org.uk
→    RUDRY, Caerphilly.    Rudry Parish Hall (www.rudryparishhall.org), Rudry, Caerphilly, CF83 3DF   --- all details are tbc at this stage
⇒     Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff.  029 2023 2970, 07804 700417, email: queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk 
 ⊕    A weekend of bals, dance and music workshops and other events. Musicians and Dance tuition tba. Dances, Workshops, Sessions & a great time!  Weekend Tickets prices tba. Food available (please book) Camping (indoor & outdoor), some space for vans and caravans.
Friday Evening: Bal; Saturday Morning & Afternoon: Dance and Music Workshops; Saturday Evening: Grand Bal; Sunday Morning: Dance and Music Workshops; Sunday Afternoon: Dance with music from workshop participants, local artists and foreign guests.


2019  Aug  tba    Bath Folk Festival  Bath Traditional Music Summer School 
                            
http://bathfolkfestival.org/traditional-music-summer-school/

⊕         Our popular traditional music summer school is your opportunity to learn new tunes and develop your technique with the help of our expert tutors. Classes are offered in fiddle, flute/tin whistle, guitar, banjo, box/piano accordion and Irish dancing. All ages and abilities welcome. All classes will be centred on learning tunes by ear, so there is no need to read music.  
Our full tutor line up for Bath Traditional Music Summer School is tba on: http://bathfolkfestival.org/traditional-music-summer-school/
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3rd    Wed    Birmingham    KINGS HEATH    B’HAM STORYTELLING CAFÉ    www.tradartsteam.co.uk    Trad. Arts Team    0121 247 3856
→    Kitchen Garden Cafe (0121 443 4725) or mac (0121 440 3838).  7.30pm
⇒     Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU   info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕    Bringing storytelling back to adult audiences. Feast for the imagination.      18/11/2018 del per Pam but still going run by others???
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LIST 1. VENUES - WEST COUNTRY
Wkly    Fri    Wilts    SWINDON    SWINDON FOLKSINGERS CLUB    https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/   Eric Stott    01793 521301  [new website, Apr 2018]
please note they are now also on Facebook
• Bodmin Folk Club have brought forward the start time to 8.00pm (have to be out of the hall by 11.00).
• The Champ session, Devon: Chloe Bix is now no longer running this (though the session itself Is still running).
• NEW MEMBER
1st & 3rd  Mon     Glos    CHURCHDOWN    FOLK AT THE CLUB   http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub   Bill Craswell - more details to follow in FQ

LIST 1. VENUES - WEST MIDLANDS & OXON
• NEW MEMBER
1st Wed Warks     NUNEATON NUNEATON FOLK CLUB https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com  Geoff Veasey  [new member, Apr 2018]
→     Queens Hall at the Crew (upstairs), 75-77 Queen's Road, Nuneaton CV115LA.  8.00pm on guest nights.  All year.
⇒    Organiser: Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk   See also NFC Facebook Group Page.
⊕     Live"  Folk (Traditional and Contemporary), Blues, Acoustic and Open Mic-style performances. Free! Parking nearby.  Seating around 60, plus standing room.  Featured guests usually take or share the main spot at the end of each half, with pre-booked floor spots.


LIST 2. PERFORMERS - MUSIC & SONG

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Herefs    ROVING CROWS  www.rovingcrows.com   Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 [new member, Apr 2018]

• Jacey Bedford Tour Management announces:  COSMOTHEKA is BACK!
Dave Sealey, his son Dan, and Adam Barry are back with Cosmotheka's famous Music from the Halls show. All the old wit and sparkle (and old jokes) with absurdly comedic songs performed with gusto! Available for clubs, festivals and halls. Contact 01484 606230 http://www.jacey-bedford.com/Cosmotheka.htm
• NEW MEMBER
Glos    BLACKTHORN BUSKERS  (no website)    Bill Craswell 07740 248785 - details to follow in FQ

• NEW MEMBER
Warks    NUNC 
 http://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com/nunc.html  Geoff Veasey  [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒    Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕  Flossy McDougal, ex- Pennyroyal:Geoff Veasey ex-Black Parrot Seaside and John Kearneyex- Romeo's Butcher.     
DRUNKMONKEY is NUNC+ Jon Harrington(blues harps) Paul Moore(Guitars) John Harris (bass)

Solo       
Herefs    PAUL CHIEF O'NEILL     www.chief-oneill.com/   Paul O'Neill 07896 327069  [new member, Apr 2018]
  • Pete Kiddle has moved from Somerset to Wales:
Swansea    PETE KIDDLE    https://www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle    Pete Kiddle    07934 293757
⇒ petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk  15 Cwrt Llwynog, Cwmrhydyceirw,Morriston, SwanseaSA6 6TW
 ⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.

PERFORMERS - STORY
• Storyteller Chris Lowe has a new website:  www.chrislowestories.com, this applies to listings for: CHRIS LOWE;  SPEAKE AND LOWE
• Delete listing ~ Brumjabi Brothers
• Add listing ~
B’ham THE DARING YOUNG MEN  www.chrislowestories.com  Chris Lowe    0121 308 2298
    ⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
    ⊕  Fabulous Music Hall Duo.  See also Andy Casserley's website

LIST 3. MEDIA
• Now available: Issue 124 of The Living Tradition magazine (June/July) includes articles on Rowan Piggott, Paul Downes, Catriona Macdonald, Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente, Judy Cook, The Flanagan Brothers, The Search For Patience Vaisey, The Derby Ram, Balkan Rhythms In Celtic Music, festival listings for June-August, news, reviews and more.
M.3    FOLK RADIO
​West Midlands   Warks   ANKER FOLK www.ankerradio.co.uk     Geoff Veasey, Presenter   [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒    folk@ankerradio.co.uk.  Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/playlists/anker-folk
⊕    1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly on Hospicoms, on 1286am and online via station website. Presenters: John Goodman & Geoff Veasey.
For the three most recent broadcasts, www.ankerradio.co.uk  then click on the FOLK button.

LIST 4. SERVICES
S.1  Folk Journalists

• NEW MEMBER
West Midlands   Warks   MAC AWE ON TOUR, Folk Journalist and Blogger     http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk   Geoff Veasey  [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒    Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕     Folk Journalist and Reviewer.   Blog : Mac Awe On Tour                   
 
SERVICES   -  ​S.2   AGENTS,  MANAGERS,  PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
• NEW MEMBER
West Midlands   Warks   GEOFF VEASEY http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk    Geoff Veasey
⇒    Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕     Compere:  experience of hosting club nights and Festivals

​LIST 5.  FOLK FESTIVALS DIARY
2018 Jun 15-17   CANCELLED  ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, and the fundraiser WINTER WARMER FESTIVAL

LIST 6. WORKSHOPS DIARY
• Chloe Bix has stepped back from Folk Dimensions workshops.

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​2018 Sep tbc      THE PEOPLE’S FOLK DAY              https://peoplesfolkfest.wixsite.com/2017
→ NEWPORT.   Venue tbc.  
⌂ THE PEOPLE’S FOLK DAY, Bryn Millichip, 07397 980847, bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com, or Malcolm Charnley, 07973 278932, malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Details tba.

2018 Jul 14 Sat    LINCOLN FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL    www.lincolnfolkfestival.co.uk

→    LINCOLN.  Lincoln Alive, 22 Newland, LN1 1XD.
⌂    Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.  Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⌂    Solid Entertainments is delighted to announce that the Festival will be returning to Lincoln on Saturday 14th July 2018.
    Showcasing the quality of Folk Music in the UK; with Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle headlining, very special guest Julie Felix, Said The Maiden, The Beaubowbelles, Joshua Burnell, Blair Dunlop and Galley Beggar in the line-up, this will undoubtedly be another great festival and an occasion not to miss!
    No need to worry about searching for food and drinks on the day either, there will be a range of alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, real ales available and a varied menu that should meet everyone’s taste!
    There is no doubt that this will be a great days entertainment and memorable day in Lincolnshire, so don’t miss out on Lincoln Folk, Roots & World Music Festival.  
    The festival will take place at Lincoln Alive, 22 Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1XD.
    Early Bird Tickets are only £23.00 and to book, please call 01472 349 222 or go online at http://www.lincolnfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets.html

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Glos    MISCHIEF AFOOT    www.mischiefafoot.co.uk     Jeff Gillett     01453 751256   
    ⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com    www.facebook.com/mischiefafoot
    ⊕ Becky Dellow: fiddle; John Davis: recorder and bodhran; Jeff Gillett: guitar, mandola, mandolin, English concertina and vocals.  English, Irish and American folk songs and tunes, and some self-penned compositions. Music for the head, heart and feet!  [new member, Mar 2018]  Jeff advised no more 9/2018 email
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2nd,4th    Tue    NUNEATON    BLUES OPEN MIC        www.theankernuneaton.co.uk     John Harris    07837 604055
→   Anker Inn Weddington Road Nuneaton CV10 0AN, 8pm.
⌂    dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕    Blues Open Mic from 10th October 2017 - performers are guaranteed 4 songs but spaces are limited - phone/text to reserve your spot, 07837 604055. Hosts Dragonhead (http://dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk) [new venue, 2017 Sep]
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2nd    Wed    Som.     BRIDGWATER    BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE: FOLK SESSION         http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk  Enquiries 01278 422700 
→    Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD. 
⇒     Enquiries: email, info<at>bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk; or 01278 422700 during office hours.
⊕    A monthly folk session in the bar. All are welcome, especially those with instruments, voices and percussion! Come and join in the songs, jigs, reels and the jollities.

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2nd    Thu    Som.     BRIDGWATER    BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE: STORYTELLING SHARING NIGHT   http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk    Enquiries 01278 422700 
→    Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD. 
⇒     Enquiries: email, info<at>bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk; or 01278 422700 during office hours.
⊕      Each piece should be roughly 5 minutes long. If you want to secure a slot, please email Kate: kate@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk or it will be a case of first come first serve.​


4th    Thu   Sep-Apr    Glos    WINCHCOMBE  CORNER CUPBOARD INN SINGAROUND   http://happenstancemorris.org.uk/wp     Cressida Pryor    01242 604120
  →    The Corner Cupboard Inn (01242 602303), 83 Gloucester St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LXS. Start about 9.35/40 pm, winter months. 
  ⌂    Cressida Pryor, 12 Cheltenham Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos GL54 5ND.  Mob: 07791 004649 zenziallink<at>hotmail.com
  ⊕    A monthly singaround after the Happenstance Border Morris practice, during the winter months.  [2017 Mar: specified "Sept-Apr"]

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2nd    Sun    Newport    BASSALEG      RUPERRA ARMS ACOUSTIC SESSION    www.newportfolkclub.co.uk    Terry 01633 897923
→  The Ruperra Arms (01633 894255), Caerphilly Road, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8LJ,8.30pm.
⇒  Terry, 01633 897923, terenceparsons<at>sky.com, or Cris, 01633 896347. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕   Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club.  [Jan 2018, new member]

Wkly    Tue    Devon    APPLEDORE    THE CHAMP SESSION    www.champappledore.co.uk/whatson.html    Chloe Bix     07852 626016
​→    The Champ (01237 421662), Meeting Street, Appledore, EX39 1RJ.  Every Tuesday 8-10pm.
⌂    chloebix<at>yahoo.com
⊕    This is a weekly instrumental event, all kind of music, mainly Celtic and English, but some European and American tunes. From 8.00pm to 10.00pm, or later if the mood takes us.      [new Member, 9/2017]

Weekly Mon     Worcs    UPTON   ROLLIN HILLS RESTAURANT SESSION    (no website)    Paul O'Neill 07896 327069
→   Rollin Hills Restaurant, 20 Church Street, Upton-upon-Severn WR8 0HT.  8.30pm
⇒   Contact Paul - phone above, or email paul<at>globe-ents.co.uk
⊕   All styles of music, singers, traditional tunes etc are welcome. [2018 Apr, new member]

Warks    
DRAGONHEAD    dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk    John Harris      02477 053 245
⇒  The Bungalow, Anker Street, Nuneaton CV11 4JA. For more details: email dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com
    ⊕ Dragonhead folk band is a folk duo playing Traditional & Modern folk including Pagan, Cajun & world Music styles.Instruments include   Melodeon, Mandola, Guitars, Keyboards, Cujon, percussion Harmonicas & Bouzouki.

Cornwall    KEMYSK CORNISH DANCERS     https://kemysk.wordpress.com    ......    .......
⇒ Contact us through facebook or twitter or via email (kemysk<at>hotmail.co.uk)  
    ⊕ Cornish dance classes and Cornish dance display team.  Kemysk meaning ‘mixture’ in Cornish are from the length and breadth of Cornwall bringing their own energetic style to Cornish dance. 

B’ham    BRUMJABI BROTHERS    www.facebook.com/Chris-Lowe-Storyteller-702932336552020  Chris Lowe    0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
    ⊕ Let two tellers separated at birth but united by stories transport you with the magic of India and Brum.    [New website, Jan 2018]

2018 Jun 15 - 17    ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL            www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.uk                             SEE ADVERT, PAGE 39
→     ALCESTER, Warwickshire, B49 5DP.     Various venues: see below.
⌂    Alcester Folk Festival    Marje Stanley,  07788 536605.    Alcester Folk Festival, c/o 144, Easemore Road, Riverside, Redditch B98 8HH
⊕     On the move again! Ticket destination for Friday 15th only will be in the Baptist church near the Town Hall. On Saturday and Sunday we will be in the Town Hall. There will be a bar downstairs in the Town Hall supplied by the Turks Head.
A friendly singers festival based in the beautiful Town Hall and also the Unionist club within easy walking distance of each other. 
 Concerts, story telling, singarounds, folk clubs.   Guests, prices, see advert.       For more info, ring Marje on 07788 536605.             ® Marje Stanley

2018 Nov 1 - 4    LOWENDER PERAN INTERCELTIC FESTIVAL    www.lowenderperan.co.uk 
→    NEWQUAY, Cornwall.   Hotel Bristol, Newquay, Narrowcliff, Newquay TR7 2PQ
⌂    LOWENDER PERAN Festival Office - Park Hoskyn Farm, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, enquiries & tickets 01872 553413 / www.lowenderperan.co.uk
        facebook.com/lowenderperan; twitter.com/LowenderPeran; E-mail: info<at>lowenderperan.co.uk
⊕    Lowender Peran is a Celtic festival in Cornwall, a registered Charity set up to encourage recognition of Cornwall`s heritage and Celtic links as a vibrant, living tradition that people of all ages and backgrounds can participate in and enjoy.

NEW LISTING :
2018 May 19 Saturday    BODMIN FOLK CLUB’s 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOLK DAY    www.bodminfolk.co.uk
                  ⇒ see FQ Cornwall news pages 
    →    WADEBRIDGE, Cornwall.   Concerts: Town Hall            
⌂  See bodminfolk.co.uk  Tickets may be purchased at crbo.co.uk , or tel. 01726 879500 
⊕     Bodmin Folk Club is proud to be 50 in May and invite folk enthusiasts to join them for a day of song and music on Saturday 19th May at Wadebridge Town Hall when there will be an afternoon ‘Vocal and Local’ concert and an evening international concert.
    Vocal & Local line-up will be Baldrick’s Plan, Sue Franklin and Tim Brine, Geoff Lakeman and Rum & Shrub Shantymen.
    Final Concert line-up will be Viv Legg, Tom Dale, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and Lankum,
    Day ticket for both concerts is just £25 or, if you can only make it for one concert, the Vocal & Local is £10 and the Final Concert £20. Tickets available from crbo.co.uk.   There’s lots of accommodation in and around Wadebridge so book early.

Devon  FOLK DIMENSIONS WORKSHOPS    www.folkdimensions.com    Sarah Chedzoy    07428 707193
⌂    Chloe Bix, 07852 626016, workshops<at>folkdimensions.com 
⊕    Explore and stretch your playing for folk sessions and performance. Develop a more confident, more dynamic you.   Fun, accessible and 
    specifically designed to help you reach your full musical potential by learning the skills of three dimensional playing. 

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Wkly    Tue      Cleveland    REDCAR    CUTTY WREN FOLK CLUB    www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com    John Taylor    01287 622623
→    Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD.  8.00pm, all year
⇒     57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. cuttywrenfolkclub<at>ukforum.com
⊕    Singarounds, guests every 4-5 weeks. Established 1965.  Note new venue and that our night has changed from Thursday to Tuesday.

Herefds & Worcs                   WORCESTERSHIRE FOLKLIFE   www.worcestershire-folklife.org.uk    Sam Simmons    01684 561378
⇒      sam<at>folklife.co.uk    
            ⊕    List of Herefordshire & Worcestershire venues; no dates but weblinks to other local folk listings sites, & to local music magazines with dates. You can subscribe to receive email updates.
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​Under new management: 
2018 Oct tba   HOBBY HORSE FESTIVAL
→    BANBURY, Oxfordshire.
⊕     Under new management, no further info as we go to press. Believed to be carrying on, possibly with Folk & Hobby Horse Festivals as 2 separate events. ~ Editors' note.


2018 Aug date tba    SALTBURN FESTIVAL                www.saltburnfolkfestival.com
→    SALTBURN, Cleveland. Numerous venues throughout the town.
⌂    SALTBURN FESTIVAL      John Taylor, Festival Director, 01287 622623         saltburnfolkfestival<at>talktalk.net
        ⌂ Folk Festival Office, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland TS12 1PN.        
⊕    Guests:  TBA


Under new management:  
2018 Apr tba    BANBURY SONG & ALE WEEKEND    www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk

→    BANBURY, Oxfordshire.  
⊕     Under new management, no further information as we go to press. Believed to be carrying on. ~ Eds.


NOT ON 2018 Jun    ASPARAFEST MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL      ⊕  Asparafest will be taking a break in 2018. 
2018 Jun 3 - 4    ASPARAFEST MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL   www.thefleeceinn.co.uk     ⇒ Fleece Inn: see Worcestershire news
→    EVESHAM, Worcs.  Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Evesham
⌂      Contact: The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, Worcs WR11 7JE.  01386 831173
⊕     A great mix of music, dance, food, beer, and family entertainment.  
Various dates   EFDSS:  Saturday Folk Music Workshops  www.cecilsharphouse.org/csh-whats-on
→    Cecil Sharp House, variable dates and times
⊕     Saturday Folk Music Workshops: whether you want to learn to play from scratch, or improve your technique and musical confidence, come and enjoy high quality teaching from professional folk musicians at Cecil Sharp House. Promoting the musical traditions of the British Isles and beyond through affordable group classes in a range of folk instruments and song.  Fun, welcoming and expertly taught workshops at different levels in accordion, banjo, fiddle, guitar, melodeon, penny whistle and mixed instrument classes, led by our team of expert folk artist tutors including Hazel Askew, David Delarre, Beth Gifford, Ed Hicks, Paul Hutchinson, Jacquelyn Hynes and Laurel Swift.  Please note that we only accept complete beginners during the Autumn term. 
⊕     Cecil Sharp House Choir: learn to sing wonderful a cappella folk harmony songs from the British Isles and around the world.
⊕     Monday Folk Choir Workshops: explore choral folk song arrangements in a relaxed and friendly environment!
⊕     Morris Dancing: a fun, inclusive way of learning one of England's most iconic dances.
⊕     English Country Dancing: come and learn the steps and figures for a range of traditional British & American social folk dances, accompanied by live band.
⊕     Additional Classes and Courses: There are also additional weekly classes and courses held at Cecil Sharp House run by other providers.
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! correction to newsletter !   Sun, 4th,  Dorset  STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT and not 2nd Sunday as stated in newsletter  (correct details below & on Venues-west page).
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Warwickshire   DRAGONHEAD Cajun dance workshops    http://dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk    John Harris      02477 053 245
⇒   The Bungalow, Anker Street, Nuneaton CV11 4JA. Email dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com

2018  tba
        Nant Gwrtheyrn    2018 courses tba as we go to press, more next issue   www.nantgwrtheyrn.org
    → Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. To book, please call the office on 01758 750334, www.nantgwrtheyrn.org, post@nantgwrtheyrn.org
    
2018 Sep  tba Fri - Sun  **    trac             BEAM - the Big Experiment / yr Arbrawf Mawr        https://trac.wales
        ⊕  A weekend of music, song, clogs and more.   ** Pending funding.  Check website for more details nearer the time.

Dragonhead 
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Worcs    HORIZON LIGHTS   www.horizonlightsmusic.com    Andrew Rothery    07903 986856
⇒ horizon.lights<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Horizon Lights plays a wide range of music, particularly folk songs and traditional instrumental tunes from different countries. It enjoys developing fresh ideas. The band’s sound is currently based around its singer, acoustic guitars, accordion, mandolin and percussion.

​Glos    BLUES ANORAKS    http://thebluesanoraks.com    Bill Pullen    01242 620204
⇒  62 Willowbank, Alderton, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 8NJ. 
    ⊕ Bill Pullen, and Dave Camp (01242 680915). ​
England,  other areas  (1) North-East   *   Workshops Providers & Diary
W.1    WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, including Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
Tyne+Wear   SAGE GATESHEAD: FOLKWORKS COURSES     www.sagegateshead.com     Sage Ticket Office    0191 443 4661
⇒    Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕    Folkworks is part of The Sage Gateshead. It runs many workshops, summer schools and festivals to promote and encourage the furtherance of folk music.  See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
W.2    MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
    • For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.


Tyne+Wear   SAGE GATESHEAD: FOLKWORKS COURSES    www.sagegateshead.com     Sage Ticket Office    0191 443 4661
⇒   Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕   Folkworks is part of The Sage Gateshead.  Folkworks Tuesday is your platform to start from scratch or develop your folk instrument and band skills within our Tuesday evening folk community.   See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
2018  Jul/Aug dates tbc    Folkworks      Folkworks Summer Schools    ​www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
Adult Summer School (over 18); Youth Summer School (14 - 20 years); Junior Summer School (8 - 13 years)
⊕  The three Folkworks Summer Schools bring together folk music enthusiasts in unique and exciting environments to play, sing and dance. Folkworks Summer Schools have been one of the longest-running and most popular Folk music summer schools in the UK since they were established in 1989.
        World-renowned traditional musicians and participants aged 8-100 will be gathering to share and learn traditional music, song and dance from across the UK and beyond. Our schools are fun and sociable with lots of sessions, sing-a-rounds, and dances. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and friendly environment whilst offering world-class tuition. 

FESTIVALS REMOVED for JAN 2018

2018 May date tba    FOLKWORKS HEXHAM GATHERING        www.sagegateshead.com
→    HEXHAM, Northumberland.
⌂      Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR.  Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661, Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕     Hundreds or performers converge on Hexham each year providing a vibrant kaleidoscope of music and spectacle throughout the town centre and across the Tyne valley … concerts, ceilidhs, sessions, informal performances and much more.

2018 Sep date tba    SOUTH YORKSHIRE FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL       www.southyorkshirefolkfestival.co.uk 
→    DONCASTER, South Yorkshire.  The Leopard, 2 West Street, DN1 3AA
⌂    Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.  Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⌂    Guests tba. [New member: added August 2017]


2017 Oct 20 - 22          ILFRACOMBE FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL      www.ilfracombefolkfestival.co.uk
→    ILFRACOMBE, Devon.   Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Marlborough Road, EX34 8PF.
⌂    Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.  Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⊕    Jacqui McShee’s Pentagle, Mia and the moon, Said The Maiden, Gilmore & Roberts, Crumbling Ghost, Linda Em, Emi McDade, Lindisfarne, The Broadside Boys, Galley Beggar, Wille and the Bandits, Richard Digance, Fairport Convention, Papillon, Alice Gullick, Folklaw, Kezia, Luke Daniels, Jacqui McShee. 
​[New member: added August 2017]

VENUES MIDLANDS 3/1/17 XM
Mon, Wkly Worcs STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN SWAN HOTEL SESSION www.theswanstourport.com Matt 01299 877832
→ Worleys the Swan Hotel, 56 High St, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8BX. 8.30pm - 11pm.    
⌂   Matt, worleysstringsandthings<at>xln.co.uk    
⊕   We put on some free grub, special offers on all 6 real ales, and it is a very friendly, welcoming session for all musicians and listeners alike, it’s run by Keith & Dee Perks, very respected banjo & accordion players. 

WEST / GLOS


Alt    Wed   Glos    STROUD    SUB ROOMS FOLK SESSION    www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk    Box Office    01453 760900
​→    George Street, Stroud, Glos GL5 1AE.  
⊕    Folk Sessions on alternate Wednesdays in the Café Bar.


North-East


Day Varies    Tyne+W.    GATESHEAD    FOLKWORKS, SAGE GATESHEAD    www.sagegateshead.com     Sage Ticket Office    0191 443 4661
→    Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Various dates & times throughout the year.
⇒     Enquiries: Welcome Desk, 0191 443 4666.  See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
⊕    Sage Gateshead’s Folkworks programme aims to develop interest and practical involvement in traditional music, song and dance. This is achieved through various activities, including unique performances.

South-East -- West Sussex
 
Fri, monthly   West Sussex    BOGNOR REGIS     FOLK ON THE COAST concerts  www.folkonthecoast.co.uk    Roger Nash 07751 594285
→    Seasons, Bognor Regis Town Football Club, The Rocks, Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, P021 2TY.  Various dates, all year.

⇒   Club Organiser, Roger Nash: 01243 820187 / 07751 594285 or e-mail rnash10<at>hotmail.com, or contact Lara, Seasons manager, 07514 054822.
⊕    Club Nights are on a Friday each month, occasionally other days,  check entries for specific dates and times.   [New member: FQ Apr 2016]

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SERVICES SHOPS 3/1/17 XM
Worcs   
WORLEY STRINGS & THINGS  www.facebook.com/worleysstringsandthings Matt 01299 879151
→ 56 High Street, Stourport, DY13 8BX
⌂ Matt, worleysstringsandthings<at>xln.co.uk
⊕ Open Monday to Saturdays, 10am - 6pm. New and used instruments & accessories, tuition, repairs, re-strings & set-ups on guitars, banjo’s, mandolins, etc, part exchange welcome, we have rehearsal rooms & recording studio, PA & event hire, free friendly advice with over 25 years experience 

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Join Folklife
​only £15 a year  ​see Folklife page
2018 March 9 - 11 (tbc) CWLWM CELTAIDD - Wales’ Interceltic Festival  www.cwlwmceltaidd.org
→    PORTHCAWL, Bridgend County, Wales.  
        The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl CF36 3YW and around the town.
⌂    WALES INTERCELTIC FESTIVAL     Festival Office  07855 373098     cwlwmceltaidd@gmail.com
⊕    A packed weekend festival of concerts, ceilidhs, workshops and sessions, ideal for families, cheap self catering quality accommodation, involving singers, musicians and dancers from the Celtic nations.
Tickets from the Box Office, The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl CF36 3YW, via our website, or phone 01656 815995, or call in person.           ® Ceri Morgan

2018 May 11 - 13    TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL         www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
→    NEWPORT.   Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport, Gwent  NP10 8YW.   South Wales
⌂      TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL         (Telephone) Sue Oates 01633 246241, susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
⊕     A weekend of international dance, music, song and storytelling.  Music Guests  to be confirmed.  Keep checking the website for the latest news.
Online tickets available from the Riverfront (Newport) Box Office or call 01633 656757.   Prices: see website for more details.


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Del by request 11/2016

S.7    TECHNICAL:  PA  &  Sound  Hire,  Engineers,  Studios
Warks     PA PLUS PB: PA hire & technician    (no website)    Phil Benson    01827 711514 
⇒     phil@lock-cottage.com
S.8    WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
Warks     PB WEB SERVICES     (no website)     Phil Benson    01827 711514 
⇒      phil<at>lock-cottage.com
Del by request 2/2107
Sun, 2nd    Devon    BOW     WHITE HART SESSION    [no website, see note above]   Ollie Holland     01363 85022
    →    The White Hart  (01363 881287), Bow, Crediton, Devon EX17 6EN. 8pm             ⊕   Mostly song.    [website note 12/2016]
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DELETED - XM

Fri, 2nd,4th    Som.      WEDMORE    MR PUNCH’S FOLK CLUB     (no website)      Bernard Coulter     01934 712144
→    New Inn (01934 712099), Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset BA5 1PN.   8pm 
⇒     Bernard Coulter,  West Wing, Old School, Bagley, BS28 4TD.  bcoulter<at>talktalk.net 
⊕    Friendly rural club, 8-11pm, local and regional performers, open mike, feature nights, £1, occasional guests  
Pf.1a    Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name within country/region

Cymru / Wales

Agency    ........    
JAMIE SMITH’S MABON     www.jamiesmithsmabon.com    Alan Bearman Music     020 7014 2821 
⇒ www.facebook.com/jsmabon   Alan Bearman Music, The Music Base, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG (www.alanbearmanmusic.co.uk)        
⊕  ‘A celebration of original Celtic music’. Exceptionally talented five-piece concert band, formerly known as Mabon, featuring the Interceltic compositions of accordionist Jamie Smith. “Stunning” (Mick Peat, BBC) ... “Stratospheric” (Financial Times) ... “An exhilarating, confident, life-affirming sound” (worldmusic.co.uk).  

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3. Services
​S.2    PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
   for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
International   EDS (ENGLISH DANCE AND SONG)    http://eds.efdss.org    EFDSS    020 7485 2206
⇒ The Editor, EDS, EFDSS, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY. Fax 020 7284 0523.  eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ 4 issues per year, deadline 1 Feb, 1 May, 1 Aug, 1 Nov.  UK posted 1 year: £15. Quarterly magazine of the English Folk Song & Dance Society), covering all folk topics. Subscriptions to this and FMJ [below] free with EFDSS membership.
W2.

​SW    Somerset    BERNARD COULTER  storyteller, singer, folk drama    (no website)    Bernard Coulter    01934 712144 

⇒   bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
        ⊕   Story teller and singer - folk drama workshops.  Fully qualified experienced teacher.  bcoulter<at>talktalk.net

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