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Folklife Members' online DIRECTORY - UPDATES
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From Folklife,
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UPDATES to our categories for this detailed online Directory. All in APRIL 2016 issue.
Directory summaries, and updates, are printed in Folklife Quarterly.
Arranged by Directory category.
for FQ 2017 Jan
ENGLAND WEST COUNTRY webpage
New contact details, effective immediately, 10/11/ 2016.
Thu, Wkly Devon BIDEFORD BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB www.bidefordfolkclub.com John Purser 01237 424286
→ The Joiners Arms, 6 Market Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2DR. 7.30pm, all year
⇒ Staveley, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 4AJ. bidefolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Friendly singaround club welcoming all acoustic musicians, poets and storytellers. Occasional guests.
ENGLAND WEST MIDLANDS webpage
Summary note: these most-recent new Members not in last Updates (pre-Oct.FQ); but were included in Oct FQ, and full details have been added to Directory:
Day Varies Worcs MALVERN MALVERN CUBE www.malverncube.com Phone 01684 575363
ENGLAND WEST COUNTRY webpage
New contact details, effective immediately, 10/11/ 2016.
Thu, Wkly Devon BIDEFORD BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB www.bidefordfolkclub.com John Purser 01237 424286
→ The Joiners Arms, 6 Market Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2DR. 7.30pm, all year
⇒ Staveley, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 4AJ. bidefolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Friendly singaround club welcoming all acoustic musicians, poets and storytellers. Occasional guests.
ENGLAND WEST MIDLANDS webpage
Summary note: these most-recent new Members not in last Updates (pre-Oct.FQ); but were included in Oct FQ, and full details have been added to Directory:
Day Varies Worcs MALVERN MALVERN CUBE www.malverncube.com Phone 01684 575363
WALES for FQ 2016 Oct
Powys
Sun, 2nd,4th Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267 [New member: May 2016]
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Folk sessions in Llandrindod’s Micropub. Play, sing, listen, enjoy. 5 guest ales, local cider and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks, wines and spirits. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. [July 2016]
Sun, 3rd Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE BLUES & ACOUSTIC SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267 [New member: May 2016]
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Blues and Acoustic Jam Session in Llandrindod’s Micropub. Play, sing, listen, enjoy. 5 guest ales, local cider and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks, wines and spirits. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. [July 2016]
Wales - South-East…………. NEW MEMBER added since last FQ
Occasional, Various venues & online BEYOND THE BORDER www.beyondtheborder.com Office answer machine 02921 660501
→ Various venues, plus live streamed storytelling! See website and folk news in FQ for details.
⇒ Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH
⊕ In addition to BEYOND THE BORDER Storytelling Festival, we put on a great range of storytelling events, many free, featuring performers from the UK and overseas. If you'd like to receive updates, join our e-mailing list via the website [Apr 2016]
Powys
Sun, 2nd,4th Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267 [New member: May 2016]
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Folk sessions in Llandrindod’s Micropub. Play, sing, listen, enjoy. 5 guest ales, local cider and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks, wines and spirits. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. [July 2016]
Sun, 3rd Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE BLUES & ACOUSTIC SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267 [New member: May 2016]
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Blues and Acoustic Jam Session in Llandrindod’s Micropub. Play, sing, listen, enjoy. 5 guest ales, local cider and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks, wines and spirits. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. [July 2016]
Wales - South-East…………. NEW MEMBER added since last FQ
Occasional, Various venues & online BEYOND THE BORDER www.beyondtheborder.com Office answer machine 02921 660501
→ Various venues, plus live streamed storytelling! See website and folk news in FQ for details.
⇒ Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH
⊕ In addition to BEYOND THE BORDER Storytelling Festival, we put on a great range of storytelling events, many free, featuring performers from the UK and overseas. If you'd like to receive updates, join our e-mailing list via the website [Apr 2016]
ENGLAND - WEST COUNTRY for FQ 2016 Oct
England, South-West: Devon
"Pennymoor Singaround have kicked off the new year with a brand new website www.pennymoor.org.uk
It's user - friendly, updated regularly, lists dates of local sessions/events and gives lots of information about this vibrant folk community which has been around since the 1970's.
Do take a look. Feedback and contributions welcome.
Please note the website address has changed, so please alter it on any listings or information you distribute.
Thanks,
Hazel Underwood"
This applies to the following that we list:
Sun, 2nd Devon BOW WHITE HART SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Ollie Holland 01363 85022
Sun, Last, lunchtime PENNYMOOR CRUWYS ARMS MUSIC SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Clare Penney 01884 860023
Sun, 1st Devon STICKLEPATH STICKLEPATH SINGAROUND www.pennymoor.org.uk Derek Moore 01837 659715
Tue, Last Devon COPPLESTONE THE CROSS INN SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Ollie Holland 01363 85022
Tue, 1st Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
Wed, 3rd Devon PENNYMOOR PENNYMOOR SINGAROUND www.pennymoor.org.uk Nicola King 01363 877748 [Apr 2016]
England, South-West: Glos
New venue, change of day from Friday to Sunday, and earlier start time.
Sun, 2nd,4th Glos CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
→ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street. Note temporary move, hoping to move to another venue, and back to Fridays. 7.45pm, not Aug.
⇒ Chris Beaumont, 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ. Alternative phone Terry Haines 01452 410885.
⊕ Mainly local performers with local feature spots; all welcome. [Apr 2016]
England, South-West: Devon
"Pennymoor Singaround have kicked off the new year with a brand new website www.pennymoor.org.uk
It's user - friendly, updated regularly, lists dates of local sessions/events and gives lots of information about this vibrant folk community which has been around since the 1970's.
Do take a look. Feedback and contributions welcome.
Please note the website address has changed, so please alter it on any listings or information you distribute.
Thanks,
Hazel Underwood"
This applies to the following that we list:
Sun, 2nd Devon BOW WHITE HART SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Ollie Holland 01363 85022
Sun, Last, lunchtime PENNYMOOR CRUWYS ARMS MUSIC SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Clare Penney 01884 860023
Sun, 1st Devon STICKLEPATH STICKLEPATH SINGAROUND www.pennymoor.org.uk Derek Moore 01837 659715
Tue, Last Devon COPPLESTONE THE CROSS INN SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Ollie Holland 01363 85022
Tue, 1st Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSION www.pennymoor.org.uk Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
Wed, 3rd Devon PENNYMOOR PENNYMOOR SINGAROUND www.pennymoor.org.uk Nicola King 01363 877748 [Apr 2016]
England, South-West: Glos
New venue, change of day from Friday to Sunday, and earlier start time.
Sun, 2nd,4th Glos CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
→ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street. Note temporary move, hoping to move to another venue, and back to Fridays. 7.45pm, not Aug.
⇒ Chris Beaumont, 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ. Alternative phone Terry Haines 01452 410885.
⊕ Mainly local performers with local feature spots; all welcome. [Apr 2016]
ENGLAND - WEST MIDLANDS
Herefds [New member: June 2016]
Thu, 1st Herefds WELLINGTON HEATH FOLK at the FARMERS www.farmersarmswellingtonheath.co.uk Andy Smith 01531 660253
→ The Farmers Arms (01531 634776), Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1LS; other venues Jan & July (see FQ Herefordshire News). 7.30pm
⌂ Stephanie Rose: rose_stephanie<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Folk and other live music, poetry, jokes ... all are welcome. At the Farmers Arms, a good eaterie for those who would like an earlier meal,but July Summer Party is at Kempley Village Hall, and January venue is TBA. [Jul 2016]
Worcs [New member: June 2016]
Mon, weekly Worcs STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN SWAN HOTEL SESSION http://www.theswanstourport.com Matt 01299 877832 [2016 May]
→ 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. [Jul 2016]
Herefds [New member: June 2016]
Thu, 1st Herefds WELLINGTON HEATH FOLK at the FARMERS www.farmersarmswellingtonheath.co.uk Andy Smith 01531 660253
→ The Farmers Arms (01531 634776), Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1LS; other venues Jan & July (see FQ Herefordshire News). 7.30pm
⌂ Stephanie Rose: rose_stephanie<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Folk and other live music, poetry, jokes ... all are welcome. At the Farmers Arms, a good eaterie for those who would like an earlier meal,but July Summer Party is at Kempley Village Hall, and January venue is TBA. [Jul 2016]
Worcs [New member: June 2016]
Mon, weekly Worcs STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN SWAN HOTEL SESSION http://www.theswanstourport.com Matt 01299 877832 [2016 May]
→ 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. [Jul 2016]
ENGLAND - OTHER AREAS
England, South-East: West Sussex …………. new member
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. [Apr 2016]
England, South-East: West Sussex …………. new member
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. [Apr 2016]
Pf1.a. Performers. Groups - South-West NEW MEMBER added since last FQ:
Cornwall FARRELL FAMILY www.farrellfamilyband.co.uk Eddie Farrell 07908 334983
⇒ PO Box 149, Liskeard, PL14 9DB Email: farrell.familyband<at>gmail.com
⊕ Father (Eddie), son (Frankie) and daughter (Catie) singing a capella and accompanied in close harmony, mostly radical (‘red’ and ‘green’) songs from English, Irish, Scottish and Cornish traditions. Double CD, The William Morris Songbook, by post or from website. [Apr 2016]
Pf1.c. Performers. Solo - South-West
New website, other details same
Bristol KEVIN ADAMS http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/ Kevin Adams 07855 092975 [Apr 2016]
Cornw. SARAH McQUAID www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807 [Apr 2016]
PO Box address no longer applies. You can contact Sarah via her website.
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (see also List 5, Workshops)
England - South-West
Glos SHEPHERD’S CROOK https://www.facebook.com/ShepCrook Carol Davies 01242 603094.
⊕ Winchcombe-based folk choir. New members are welcome. [Jul 2016]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
England - West Midlands, by county• Worcestershire
Worcs APPLEYARD LADIES TRAD. DANCERS www.Appleyardfolk.co.uk Diana Maiden 01684 565204
new email ⇒ info4appleyard@gmail.com or dianamaiden6@gmail.com [Apr 2016]
Cornwall FARRELL FAMILY www.farrellfamilyband.co.uk Eddie Farrell 07908 334983
⇒ PO Box 149, Liskeard, PL14 9DB Email: farrell.familyband<at>gmail.com
⊕ Father (Eddie), son (Frankie) and daughter (Catie) singing a capella and accompanied in close harmony, mostly radical (‘red’ and ‘green’) songs from English, Irish, Scottish and Cornish traditions. Double CD, The William Morris Songbook, by post or from website. [Apr 2016]
Pf1.c. Performers. Solo - South-West
New website, other details same
Bristol KEVIN ADAMS http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/ Kevin Adams 07855 092975 [Apr 2016]
Cornw. SARAH McQUAID www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807 [Apr 2016]
PO Box address no longer applies. You can contact Sarah via her website.
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (see also List 5, Workshops)
England - South-West
Glos SHEPHERD’S CROOK https://www.facebook.com/ShepCrook Carol Davies 01242 603094.
⊕ Winchcombe-based folk choir. New members are welcome. [Jul 2016]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
England - West Midlands, by county• Worcestershire
Worcs APPLEYARD LADIES TRAD. DANCERS www.Appleyardfolk.co.uk Diana Maiden 01684 565204
new email ⇒ info4appleyard@gmail.com or dianamaiden6@gmail.com [Apr 2016]
S.11 Shops [New member: June 2016]
Worcs Stourport 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 [Jul 2016]
Worcs Stourport 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 [Jul 2016]
2016 July 1-3 BEYOND THE BORDER Wales International Storytelling Festival www.beyondtheborder.com NEW MEMBER-FESTIVAL added [Apr 2016]
2016 Aug 19 - 20 MOIRA FURNACE FOLK FESTIVAL www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk NEW MEMBER-FESTIVAL added [Apr 2016]
2016 Sep 23 - 25 SOUTHDOWNS FOLK FESTIVAL www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk NEW MEMBER-FESTIVAL added [Apr 2016]
2016 Sep 23 - 25 STROUD FOLK WEEKEND www.stroudfolkweekend.com MEMBER- via TSF = 1-year only [Jul 2016]
2016 Aug 19 - 20 MOIRA FURNACE FOLK FESTIVAL www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk NEW MEMBER-FESTIVAL added [Apr 2016]
2016 Sep 23 - 25 SOUTHDOWNS FOLK FESTIVAL www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk NEW MEMBER-FESTIVAL added [Apr 2016]
2016 Sep 23 - 25 STROUD FOLK WEEKEND www.stroudfolkweekend.com MEMBER- via TSF = 1-year only [Jul 2016]
LIST 5, WORKSHOP PROVIDERS
W.2 Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers, inc .Children & Schools
SW Cornw. SARAH McQUAID guitar www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
Address . - You can contact Sarah via her website. [Apr 2016]
W.2 Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers, inc .Children & Schools
SW Cornw. SARAH McQUAID guitar www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
Address . - You can contact Sarah via her website. [Apr 2016]
A.1 GENERAL FOLK-ARTS SOCIETIES. 1, NATIONAL
England & Wales
√ FOLK 21 http://www.folk21.org Colin Grantham 01543480960
⌂ Folk21, 7, Richard Cooper Road, Shenstone, Staffs WS14 0NL. Email colingrantham<at>gmail.com Also on Facebook “Folk21”
⊕ Voluntary group of musicians, organisers and promoters dedicated to supporting guest-booking folk clubs and local venues and provide a collective voice for Britain’s folk club scene. Sustaining, supporting and develop a thriving circuit of guest-booking folk venues. [Apr 2016]
England & Wales
√ FOLK 21 http://www.folk21.org Colin Grantham 01543480960
⌂ Folk21, 7, Richard Cooper Road, Shenstone, Staffs WS14 0NL. Email colingrantham<at>gmail.com Also on Facebook “Folk21”
⊕ Voluntary group of musicians, organisers and promoters dedicated to supporting guest-booking folk clubs and local venues and provide a collective voice for Britain’s folk club scene. Sustaining, supporting and develop a thriving circuit of guest-booking folk venues. [Apr 2016]
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