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Sunday                                                    To avoid spam, we put <at> for @,   please revert to @
Ø   Cornwall - DREAMERS FOLK CLUB - Weekly on Sundays, live on Zoom.  We manage access to our zoom sessions so folk can see each other and interact, preserving some of the Club atmosphere. So we keep around 2/3 of our seats for those who have supported us regularly and ask others to contact ntmorson <at> aol.com in advance if they want to come along on any particular night.  Hoping to have e-guests once a month.
Also check www.dreamersfolk.uk  [added 28/10/2020]
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Wednesday
Ø  Wilts:  Highworth - WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB on Zoom.   We meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays about 7.45pm for 8pm, and the contact is Geoff Davies 01793 706753.

Thursday  
Ø   Devon - BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB:  recordings on bidefordfolkclub.com/virtual-folk-club/

Friday 
​Ø ​Cornwall - BODMIN FOLK CLUB Virtual Open House, every Friday, 8pm – 10.30pm.  Email bodminfolk<at>yahoo.com for details.
     
www.bodminfolk.co.uk
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Weekly    Sun  Cornwall  FOUR LANES
    DREAMERS FOLK CLUB    www.dreamersfolk.co.uk  Nigel Morson
→   Sportsmans Arms (in the back room), Four Lanes, near Redruth TR16 6LR. 7.30pm
⇒   Nigel Morson, ntmorson <at>  aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕    The “family” feel on our folk nights is widely admired. We extend a very warm welcome to one & all to experience that special atmosphere of friends in harmony raising the roof in song. Now on Zoom, see listings above. [added 31/10/2020]

Some Sun     Cornwall    GOLANT   GOLANT SESSION  www.folkincornwall.co.uk/clubdetail.php?clubname=GOLANT%20SESSION   John Tremaine     01208 872124
    →      Fishermans Arms, Golant PL23 1LN, 8pm.
    ⇒     John Tremaine, johntremaine<at>gmail.com
    ⊕    Informal open acoustic music and song session. All welcome, free entry. We meet about every two weeks when it is low tide so we can park on the road in front of the pub (the road floods at high tide!). [Jan 2018, new member]

1st    Sun    Devon    STICKLEPATH    DEVONSHIRE INN SESSION  Facebook:  Pennymoor Singaround    Derek Moore    01837 659715
→    The Devonshire Arms, Sticklepath. 8pm. 
⊕    a friendly informal session in the bar, no charge - mainly song, but musicians welcome.   [add Facebook & retitle session 2/2017]

Last    Sun, lunchtime  Devon PENNYMOOR CRUWYS ARMS MUSIC SESSION Facebook:  Pennymoor Singaround  ​Clare Penney 01884 860023
→    The Cruwys Arms, Pennymoor, near Crediton.   12 noon
⇒     Clare Penney, Westland, Pennymoor, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8PG.   west.land<at>talktalk.net  
⊕    Cruwys Music session - an informal session in the bar, all welcome, no charge  [add Facebook 2/2017]

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1st Mon  Devon    TOPSHAM    TOPSHAM FC INSTRUMENTAL SESSION  www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens 01392 875332
→    The Bridge Inn, Topsham EX3 0QQ.  8pm - 10.30pm, (not August).
⇒    johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕    Monthly instrumental session (mainly English).  [new entry, Nov 2019; 1st Mondays starting Jan 2020]

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Weekly    Tue  Devon    TOPSHAM    TOPSHAM FC SINGERS NIGHT     www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens     01392 875332
→    The Bridge Inn, Topsham EX3 0QQ.  7.45pm - 10.15pm, (not August).
⇒    johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕     Free entry. All welcome - sing, play, join in, or just listen ....  [change of venue & day - announced Nov 2019 to start Jan 2020]

1st    Tue   Devon    SANDFORD    THE LAMB INN SESSION  Facebook:  Pennymoor Singaround   Hazel / Paul     01363 776275
→    The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW.  8pm  
⊕   Music and song. [add Facebook 2/2017]

Last    Tue    Devon    COLEFORD    THE NEW INN SESSION  Facebook:  Pennymoor Singaround   Ollie Holland     01363 85022
→    The New Inn (01363 84242), Coleford, near Crediton, Devon EX 17 5BZ. 8.00pm 
⊕  Song and music.  [change of start time, 10/2017]
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3rd    Wed   Devon    PENNYMOOR    PENNYMOOR SINGAROUND   Facebook:  Pennymoor Singaround    Biddy  01271 373305 
→    The Cruwys Arms, Pennymoor, near Crediton.   7.30pm, all year.
⇒     ​biddy.mallabone<at>outlook.com
⊕      A good pub session, all welcome, no guests.   [new start time, Nov 2019]
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Weekly    Thu    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. [New contact details: 10/11/ 2016]

1st Thu, 12 noon Devon  MORCHARD BISHOP LONDON INN SONG/MUSIC SESSION Facebook:  Pennymoor Singaround    Jon     01363 83740
→    The London Inn, Morchard Bishop EX17 6NW.   Lunchtime session on the 1st Thursday, 12 to 3pm 
⇒     ​biddy.mallabone<at>outlook.com
⊕      ​
The pub also serves excellent food!   [new session, March 2020]

2nd    Thu    Devon    TOTNES    TOTNES FOLK SONG CLUB    www.flaxey-green.co.uk    Anne Gill    01803 290427
→    The Dartmouth Inn, The Plains, Totnes. 8.00 pm, all year
⇒     “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5BD.     annemgill<at>tiscali.co.uk
⊕    Occasional guests.  Alternate contact Andy Clarke 01803 732312.

2nd    Thu    Cornwall    WADEBRIDGE     WADEBRIDGE FOLK CLUB  www.wadebridgefolkclub.com   Tim & Sue Brine   07880 592065
→    Churchill Bars, 54 Molesworth Street, Wadebridge PL27 7DR .  8pm
⇒    Tim & Sue Brine.   
⊕     Run by Tim & Sue Brine and Jan Walford. Membership £5 per annum. For further information, ring    Tim & Sue Brine   07880 592065.   [website added, 2019 June]
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Last    Thu    Devon    TEIGNMOUTH    TEIGNMOUTH FOLK CLUB    www.communigate.co.uk/twc/teignfc    Martyn Hillstead    01626 778071
→    Oystercatcher’s Cafe (01626 774652), 12 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DD. 8.30pm,  Sep-Jul.
⇒     11 First Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DJ.       martyngh<at>aol.com
⊕    Free admission, occasional guests.  Singers and musicans are warmly welcomed.
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Weekly    Fri    Cornwall    BODMIN    BODMIN FOLK CLUB    www.bodminfolk.co.uk    Mike Freemantle    01726 816454
→  The Old Library, 10 Lower Bore St., Bodmin, PL31 2JX..  8.00pm, all year. 
⇒     Mike Freemantle, 14 Polmear Village, PAR, Cornwall PL24 2AT.
⊕    The best singing club in the country.  Guests alternate with singers nights.  2nd Tel. Nº: Steve Hunt on 01579 348434.    [2018 Oct, new venue]

1st    Fri    Devon    BRIXHAM    BRIXHAM FOLK CLUB    www.flaxey-green.co.uk        Anne Gill    01803 290427 
→    Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8AT; occasionally at other venues. 7.30pm
⇒     Anne Gill, “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, TORQUAY, Devon TQ2 5BD. annemgill<at>tiscali.co.uk
⊕    In the Theatre’s lounge/bar. 7.30pm - 11.00pm.  Everyone welcome, admission £3, performers £2.  Please contact John Miles (01803 858394) or  Anne Gill (01803 290427) for more information. 

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4th   Sat    Devon    COMBE MARTIN    SHAMMICK ACOUSTIC    www.shammickacoustic.org.uk Tom/Barbara Brown    01271 882366
→    The Pack O’ Cards (01271 882300), High Street, Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0ET.
⇒     Email: contact<at>shammickacoustic.org.uk  
⊕    Concert with guest artist, and pre-booked supports.  (note the 2nd Saturdays: Open Nights: have now ceased, Jan 2020).
Somerset (incl. North Somerset and BANES (Bath and NE Somerset) ,   Dorset ,Wiltshire (incl. Swindon) 
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Day Varies    Som.    CROWCOMBE     HALSWAY MANOR concerts & dances    www.halswaymanor.org.uk     All enquiries    01984 618274
→/∗  Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.  
⊕    Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk 
        music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.

Day Varies    Som.    PRIDDY    KIZZY MUSIC CONCERTS  www.kizzymusic.co.uk    Dean Collier     01749 678949
→    Priddy Village Hall, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3BE, & other venues.  Various dates & times throughout the year.
⇒     Kizzy Music, Rose Farm, Wells Road, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3AZ. Email: info<at>kizzymusic.co.uk
⊕    A new promoter of good music for rural communities in the West Country.             

Day Var (Occ)    Dorset   STOURTON CAUNDLE   THE TROOPER FOLK CONCERTS   www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events   John Waltham  01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm.
⇒  Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕  Occasional purely acoustic concerts limited to around 65 people [Jul 2018, new entry]

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1st
    Sun   Som.    CROWCOMBE     HALSWAY MANOR MUSIC & SONG CLUB    www.halswaymanor.org.uk     All enquiries    01984 618274
→/∗  Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (not Aug)
⊕    Folk / acoustic music and song club, in the cosy Halsway Manor bar. Play, sing or just listen. Free. Contact the Manor: 01984 618274

2nd    Sun    Dorset   STOURTON CAUNDLE      THE TROOPER FOLK SONG NIGHT     www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events   John Waltham      01963 362890
→    The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton,  Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not July or August.
⇒    Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕     Songs mostly – but musicians welcome too. Contrary to popular belief, John does not lynch anyone who sings non-traditional stuff! 
[Jan 2018, new member]

4th    Sun    Dorset   STOURTON CAUNDLE      
THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT    www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events    Mandy Waltham   01963 362890
→    The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton,  Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not August.
⇒    Contact Mandy Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕     Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen. ​  [Jan 2018, new member]

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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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​Weekly    Mon    Wilts    DEVIZES    DEVIZES FOLK CLUB    www.devizesfolkclub.co.uk     Bob Berry        07714 550990
    →    20 St John’s Street, Devizes SN10 1BT. 8pm
    ∗     info<at>devizesfolkclub.co.uk   See also “Devizes Folk Club” on Facebook
    ⊕    Devizes Folk Club invites all to share their music with a friendly group of enthusiasts of all types of folk music, songs and traditions.
        All welcome. The Club runs every Monday except Bank Holidays and August.

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2nd    Tue   N.Som   NAILSEA    NAILSEA FC singers/musicians    www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk    David Francis    01275 540231
→    Grove Sports Centre, opposite The Ring o’ Bells.
⇒     32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH.      nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕    A chance to play or just sit back and listen. And it’s free! Occasional days of dance, barn dances, workshops.

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1st, 3rd    Wed    Wilts    HIGHWORTH    WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB    www.whitehorsefolkclub.co.uk    Derrick Beer    01793 762070
→    St. Michael’s Church Room, Vicarage Lane, Highworth. 8.00pm
⊕    A small welcoming and diverse group of people who meet to sing and play. We have singarounds and guest nights and a wide 
        range of music is sung and played. Visitors most welcome. Contacts: Derrick (above); Geoff Davies 01793 706753.
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1st, 3rd    ​Fri    Wilts    SWINDON    SWINDON FOLK CLUB    https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/   Eric Stott    01793 521301
→   The RAFA Club, 41-43 Belle Vue Road, SN1 3HN.    8pm - 11pm
⇒    Eric Stott, 43 Stanier Street, SWINDON, Wilts, SN1 5QU.   eric.stott<at>virgin.net        See also Facebook
⊕    Traditional singers & musicians, leading revivalists, song and music makers. (from 18/1/2019, 1st, 3rd Fri; new venue)

1st, 3rd    Fri   Wilts    TROWBRIDGE   VILLAGE PUMP FRIDAY FOLK www.villagepump.org.uk     Rosie Upton  01225 865107
→    The Village Pump, behind The Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge BA14 8BN. 7.30 for 8.00pm
⇒     http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Village-Pump/284785191882   Artist contact: Rosie Upton, rosieupton<at>icloud.com.  24 Bearfield Buildings, Bradford on Avon BA15 1RP.   Boooking The Pump for gigs or rehearsals, Pete MacGregor, pete_macgregor<at>icloud.com, 01225 865107 / 07941 611262.
⊕   ​An evening of musical entertainment evenings in the unique atmosphere of ‘The Pump’.   Enjoy a mixture of top international performers, up and coming younger musicians and a wide range of ‘local heroes’.      [2017 Feb, new member]

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​3rd    Fri,+   N.Som      NAILSEA    NAILSEA FOLK CLUB   www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk    David Francis    01275 540231
​→    The Ring o’ Bells, 8.00pm; or The Tithe Barn, 8pm.
⇒     32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH.   nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕      Usually 3rd Friday, but varies, + other nights.   Concert Nights, from great solo artists to seven piece bands. Live music at its most intimate. ​
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​4th    Fri    Som.     ASHILL    ASHILL SINGAROUND /MUSIC SESSION    (no website)     Tony Watts    01823 480414
→    The Ashill Inn (01823 480 471), Ashill (near Ilminster), Somerset TA19 9ND. 8.30pm.
⊕    Very friendly unplugged singaround / music session. All styles, all ages, all abilities, all welcome. FREE chips for performers.
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​1st Sat (some)   Dorset   BRIDPORT    BRIDPORT CEILIDHS  https://bridportceilidhs.wordpress.com   Mecki or Monty 01308 423 442
→   St Mary’s Church House Hall, adjacent to St Mary’s Church, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW.   1st Saturdays, January-March; June; September-December.  7.30 – 11pm
⇒  Mecki or Monty: 01308 423 442 to reserve tickets or for more information.  Email:  monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk  www.facebook.com/bridportceilidhs
⊕  Run ‘for the fun of it’!  Some of the best bands and callers, mixed and matched to give both experienced and new dancers an entertaining and exciting evening.  Whatever your main dancing interest, a warm welcome. No partners required.  [June 2019, new member]

3rd Sat (Sep-May) Som.    HUISH EPISCOPI    ELI’S (ROSE & CROWN) TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND  (no website)    Rod Harrington    01823 481253   ​
→   Eli’s (The Rose & Crown)(01458 250494), Huish Episcopi (near Langport) TA10 9QT, on the A372. September to May inclusive, 8.30pm.  
⇒  Rod Harrington, 01823 481253, harrington.rod<at>gmail.com
⊕  “And on the 8th Day, He created Eli’s, and Lo! there was singing” - John Waltham       [October 2019, new member]
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Chipping Sodbury
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1st    Thu    S. Glos     SODBURY    CHIPPING SODBURY FOLK NIGHT Facebook: Chipping Sodbury Folk Night    Jo Cullum   07974 381333
→    The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 8pm
⇒     Email jocullum<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕    8pm to 11pm. Everyone welcome, audience and performers. We welcome all acoustic styles and genres. Floor spots allocated on first-come basis so get there early to be sure to get a spot. £1 on singers' nights. More info: see Facebook
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2nd Fri    S. Glos    FRAMPTON COTTERELL   FOLK@FRAMPTON COTTERELL   (no website)    Steve Goodfield      ...............
→    Crossbow House, School Road, Frampton Cotterell, BSD36 2DB. 8 to 11pm.
⇒    Contacts : Andrew Edgington (andrewedgington77<at>gmail.com) or Steve Goodfield (steveg<at>wantedman.net)
⊕    Sing-around with occasional spotlight sets. All types of folk and traditional music, plus modern songs in the acoustic tradition.
Great acoustics. Community Association Bar. Car parking. Play, sing or listen. Friendly and welcoming club. £2 per person to cover costs. [Added April 2019]
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​Wkly    Fri   S. Glos     SHORTWOOD      DRAGON FOLK CLUB    http://dragonfolkclub.blogspot.co.uk    Colin Owen   0117 9600273
→    Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol BS16 9NG.  8.15pm, all year.   
⇒    Email Simon Meeds, dragonfolk<at>rosma.co.uk
⊕     Friendly FC welcomes singers, musicians and audience etc.  [Changed venue 2017 Jan]
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​  Bristol    KNOWLE        THE REDCATCH CLUB   https://redcatchclub.vistaprintdigital.com   Trevor Carter     0117 9665514
→    Redcatch Community Centre, Redcatch Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2EP.  
⇒    Trevor Carter, windmillbard@aol.co.uk,  0117 9665514 / 07957 147464 
⊕     Quality acts will headline each month,  with local performers beforehand. Admission £8, or £3 for performers; it is a BYO event. To join our mailing list, please email windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, with your name. [2018 Dec, new member]   

Performers, Media, Services, Workshops
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change
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​1st line / summary: this also appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West
---------------------->     county  NAME     website [links in blue & underlined]    Contact name    Contact phone
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     ⇒ or ⌂     Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line.   For emails, to avoid spam, we'll replace <at> by @.
      ⊕    Up to 40 words more details.     Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)

​Below is an index - click on a category line (eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA) for a drop-down list of catgeories
LIST 2:  FOLK performers --- Music & Song     <Pf.1>
PERFORMERS.   Pf.1    FOLK MUSIC & SONG        • Pf.1a-c, general    •  Pf.1d-h, specific 
Pf.1a   Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b   Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c   Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d   Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e   Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f    Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
LIST 2:  FOLK PERFORMERS --- Dance     <PF.2>
PERFORMERS.   Pf.2   FOLK DANCE
Pf.2a   Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b   Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c   Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
LIST 2:  folk PERFORMERS --- Spoken Word     <PF.3>
PERFORMERS.   Pf.3  SPOKEN WORD
Pf.3a   Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b   Poetry & Monologuists
​Pf.3c   Storytellers
List 3:  FOLK Media     <M.> 
M.1  Online Folk Magazines & Listings
M.2  Printed Folk Magazines & Listings 
M.3  Folk Radio​
List 4:  FOLK Services     <S.>
S.1  Folk Journalists
S.2  Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3  Technical:  PA  &  Sound  Hire,  Engineers,  Studios
S.4  Website Design and Services
S.5  Print, Design, Illustration
S.6  Crafts and Makers
S.7  Shops & other sales

S.8  Tourist Information Centres
LIST 5:  WORKSHOP PROVIDERS & WORKSHOP SERIES     <W.>
W.1   Workshop Providers  --- Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers
W.2  Members’ Continuing (longer-term) Workshop Series (eg termtime)  
<>    For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage


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Pf.1    FOLK MUSIC & SONG
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• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo    • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties


Pf.1a    Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
• Devon-based
Devon      MOTHER’S RUIN      www.lemonrock.com/mothersruinbishopsteignton   Martyn Hillstead    01626 778071
   ⌂    11 First Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DJ.       martyngh<at>aol.com
   ⊕    Mother’s Ruin are an electric/acoustic folk band based in South Devon. They play a range of original and folk rock covers.  [Existing Member, added this entry 2017 Sep]
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Devon    WREN BAND    www.wrenmusic.co.uk   Wren Music      01837 53754
⇒  Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR  admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Wren Band brings together vocal and instrumental dexterity from Devon’s finest professional artists at the heart of Wren Music for national and international concert performances.   [New address, same phone: July 2017]
 fun!
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset    FOUGERE ROUGE     (no website)    Eric Brooker    01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English, Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms.  [Changed links: Jan 2018]
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• Wiltshire-based

Wilts    FRIGGITT      www.friggitt.co.uk     Ted Shaw     01793 724561 
⇒ ted<at>friggitt.co.uk
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
Pf.1b    Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
• Devon-based
Devon    MARILYN TUCKER & PAUL WILSON     www.wrenmusic.co.uk    Wren Music    01837 53754
⇒  Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR  admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
    ⊕ Strong vocal harmonies and instrumental variety - wide repertoire of traditional songs and tunes (including many from Devon’s rich cultural  history) is complemented by a wealth of new songs and original compositions. “They make their songs live” says Peggy Seeger. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
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Devon    TOM & BARBARA BROWN    www.umbermusic.co.uk    Tom/Barbara Brown    01271 882366
⇒      Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
    ⊕     “This is folk music at its best – great songs, solid singing, well-informed singers with good stories to tell”.  Fiona Heywood – The Living Tradition magazine.  Experienced, versatile performers. Two singers - one of whom is also a multi-instrumentalist.
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• Wiltshire-based
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Wilts   BOB & GILL BERRY   .......................................    www.bobandgillberry.co.uk         Bob Berry        07714 550990
⇒   info<at>bobandgillberry.co.uk  01380 726597 or 07714 550990 (m)
⊕   Traditional and contemporary folk songs in harmony from Wiltshire and beyond.
Gill has a truly stunning voice and Bob’s harmonies and sensitive accompaniment are always supportive, never detracting from the song, which is an essential element of their performance.

Wilts   DAVE WEBBER & ANNI FENTIMAN         http://www.oldandnewtradition.com/daveandanni         Dave & Anni    01249 720866
   ⌂    The Old Hall, Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5HD.   daveandanni<at>oldandnewtradition.com   07976 521788 / 01249 720866 
   ⊕    Lovers of traditional music generally.  We sing together in harmony, songs of love and social comment.  [New Members, 2017 Oct]

Pf.1c    Folk Music & Song - Solo  - sorted by first name
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• Cornwall-based
Cornw.    SARAH McQUAID  www.sarahmcquaid.com      Sarah McQuaid    01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall.    Mobile: 07999 868758.    sarah@sarahmcquaid.com     You can contact Sarah via her website.    
    ⊕ “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots             [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]​•
• Somerset-based
Somerset    BILL CRAWFORD    (no website)    Bill Crawford    01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863 
    ⊕  Traditional singer and MC – West Country born & bred. His repertoire is largely but not exclusively traditional Westcountry, drawing heavily on the Baring-Gould collection and Sharp’s Somerset singers. He is a regular performer at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals.

• Based in Bristol & South Glos
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​Bristol    KEVIN ADAMS    http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/  Kevin Adams    07855 092975
⇒ 90 St Francis Drive, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1QA    folksinger.kevin<at>gmail.com                         
    ⊕ Guitar and songs, mainly contemporary with noticeable nostalgia for 60/70s folk boom; some unaccompanied trad choruses still turn up at times,      [New website: FQ Apr 2016]

Pf.1d    Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery  
→ indicates venue and times        


​• Devon-based
Devon    WREN MUSIC groups: see List 5, WORKSHOPS.
​• Based in Somerset and Dorset
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N. Somerset    BARLEY RYE CHOIR    www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye    Keith Burrows    01179 248817 
→ Practices at the Ring o’ Bells, Nailsea, North Somerset on Sunday evenings 
⊕ Performs at local festivals in 3- and 4-part harmony. 
Pf.1e    Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo        
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• Wiltshire-based
Wilts    FRIGGITT      www.friggitt.co.uk    Ted Shaw     01793 724561 
⇒  ted<at>friggitt.co.uk
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.

• Based in Bristol & South Glos

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Bristol    The BRISTOL SHANTYMEN    (no website)    Maggie Starkey    01454 321943
⇒ 4 Pitchcombe, Yate, Bristol, South Glos, BS17 4JX     
⊕ The group perform shanties and forebitters. Available for festivals, folk clubs functions, etc.

Bristol    The HARRY BROWNS    www.harrybrowns.co.uk    Chris Fry     01458 274407
⊕ Salty fun and songs of the sea from this longstanding band of vagabonds: jaw dropping harmonies, superb instrumentation and always a bundle of laughs.
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Pf.2   FOLK DANCE  (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
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     Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
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​Pf.2b    Folk Dance Bands     
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•  Devon-based

Devon    WREN BAND    www.wrenmusic.co.uk    Wren Music    01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.         admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
    ⊕ Drawn from the array of professional musicians that make up the Wren Music team, the Wren Band features vocal and instrumental dexterity
    from internationally-recognised artists. Top class folk music (and calling) for ceilidhs, concerts, festivals, weddings and parties.   [New address, same phone: July 2017]

• Based in Somerset and Dorset

N.Somerset    FOUGERE ROUGE    (no website)    Eric Brooker    01934 733207
    ⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English, 
    Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms. 
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Pf.2c    Ceremonial & Dance Display   (including Clog, Morris, Sword)          arranged by county
→ indicates venue and times  ​
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Tywardreath Morris
• Cornwall-based
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Cornwall      TYWARDREATH MORRIS     www.tywardreathmorris.org.uk     John     01208 872124
    →     Dancing on Wednesday evenings at various pubs - see website for details 
    ⇒     Contact details:tywardreathmorris@yahoo.co.uk To join us or book us please phone John on 01208 872124
    ⊕     Mixed side, dances mainly from Cotswold tradition, a few border style dances. Formed in 2010, sponsored by the New Inn, to which we repair after practice. New members very welcome, come along and give it a try with no commitment. [Jan 2018, new member]
Pf.3    SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS


Pf.3a    Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers

• Devon-based
Devon    TOM & BARBARA BROWN    www.umbermusic.co.uk    Tom/Barbara Brown    01271 882366
⇒     Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
    ⊕    Evenings of song and story, humour and beauty! Current show list includes: West Country Night Out, An Exmoor Garland, Three Sea 
        Captains. Short Sharp Shanties. New shows also planned for 2016 – enquiries welcome.

• Wiltshire-based
Wilts      THE POTTERNE MUMMERS    www.potternemummers.co.uk     Bob Berry    07714 550990
⇒  info<at>potternemummers.co.uk
    ⊕   Guardians of the traditional Potterne Mummers Play, touring the pubs round Devizes in the week before Christmas, to present our version of the traditional folk play, and collect a few quid for local charities and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

​Pf.3b    Poets & Monologuists
    


• Cornwall-based
Cornwall   ROB BARRATT           comic poet     www.robbarratt.co.uk     Rob Barratt     01566 880336
⇒ 37, Penpont View, Five Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RY.      mobile 07795 461023    rbarratt<at>cooptel.net
    ⊕ No one reads poetry any more, They all give it a miss, No, nobody reads poetry, So … why are you reading this?  Something completely different for your festival or club!  Bodmin-based poet and singer - funny and satirical material. 
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• Bristol-based
Bristol     TREVOR CARTER, The Bard of Windmill Hill      www.windmillbard.co.uk       Trevor Carter     0117 9665514
⇒    Trevor Carter, windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk,  0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕     The Bard of Windmill Hill: award-winning poet, storyteller and satirist.   "Brilliant, captivating, cheering" - Chippenham Folk Festival.  [2019 Mar, amended]

​Pf.3c   Storytellers - no South-West Members, entries welcome  
MEDIA   M.1    ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
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Cornwall     FOLK IN CORNWALL    www.folkincornwall.co.uk    John Tremaine    01208 872124
    ⇒     Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX.      mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk
            Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine
    ⊕    Song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with Google maps. Event diary. Details of regular weekly or monthly events. View and download pdf versions of all issues of the magazine. Links to local and national folk information websites.   [Feb 2018, new member]

West Country [and West Mids]  ARMANDALEG MUSIC    www.armandalegmusic.com    Mike Weaver 
→     West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire.  Midlands: Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire,  and Worcestershire.
⇒      Contact via website.  twitter <at>armandalegmusic
            ⊕    Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals. 
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Glos & nearby eg South Glos  GLOSFOLK   www.glosfolk.org.uk      Peter Cripps 
    ⊕    The Folk Diary of events (www.glosfolk.org.uk) is well worth a visit to keep up with what is going on in the county and nearby, with over 200 events listed most months (and those are just the ones we know about!). 

West Country [and West Mids]      MR RED’s MID WEST listings      www.cresby.com   Cresby Brown  
            ⊕    Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.   

Somerset and Dorset   SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY    www.sadfolk.co.uk      Steve Cunio
⇒  Subscribe or email via website.
            ⊕    The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset.
                The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity.
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West Country [& part South-East]     THE ACOUSTIC CALENDAR     http://sanchobramble.weebly.com    Tony Watts 
→     Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire
⇒      Subscribe or email via website.
            ⊕    The monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions & open mics.  All about DIY music (NOT concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc) - the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and join in or do your own thing.  [formerly The Acoustic Calendar For Wessex. [September 2017]

Cornwall              WHEAL ALICE MUSIC   www.whealalice.com         David Harley  01736 740337
⇒ St. Ives, Cornwall.       david.a.harley<at>gmail.com     
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhealAlice/
Combines the folk-oriented music of David Harley with writing about musical techniques and history, music reviews, and information on Cornish events and resources. [30 October 2020]

… and this website is the 
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY,  www.folklife-directory.uk
including these South West listings 
from Folklife: 
www.folklife.uk     Sam Simmons    01684 561378

who produce    FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒  M.2 below) available online: 
             (1) FW news pages  are on   www.folklife.uk
             (2) Listings are in this Directory
             (3) Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk 
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UK & Ireland            LIVING TRADITION    www.livingtradition.co.uk    Office        01563 571220
    ⇒    The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG.  admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk,  www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
    ⊕     The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links.  There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs   [Feb 2018, new member]
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MEDIA   M.2    PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS   
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for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
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England  EDS (English Dance & Song)  www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us/english-dance-and-song     EFDSS    020 7485 2206
⇒ To join EFDSS [English Folk Dance & Song Society] and receive EDS and other benefits: www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us
⇒ ​Editorial: EDS Editor, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY.  eds.editor<at>efdss.org 
⊕    An international publication, going out to the almost 4,000 members of the Society. It’s the world’s longest-running folk magazine, first published in 1936, and balances professional folk with grassroots folk, both traditional and contemporary. [EFDSS, now a FL member, October 2017]
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Cornwall     FOLK IN CORNWALL    www.folkincornwall.co.uk    John Tremaine    01208 872124
    ⇒     Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX.        mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk
      Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine 
    ⊕    Folk in Cornwall supports the thriving folk scene in Cornwall, providing information through publishing the printed magazine every three months, 
            and its website, listing song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with an event diary and details of regular events. [Feb 2018, new member]
​UK & Ireland     LIVING TRADITION    www.livingtradition.co.uk    Office   01563 571220
    ⇒    The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG.  admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk,   www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
    ⊕        A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond.  TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world.  Subscriptions available.   [Feb 2018, new member]
Devon    WHAT’S AFOOT     www.devonfolk.co.uk    Anne Gill    01803 290427
⇒ Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD.  adverts<at>devonfolk.org.uk
⊕ Diary, contacts, articles, reviews. 3 per year: 1 Apr (deadlines 1 Feb), 1 Aug (deadline 1 Jun), 1 Dec (deadline 1 Oct).   Posted UK: £5.00 for 3 issues, cheques: Devon Folk.
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And we are  . . . 
Wales, England West Country & West Midlands   
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FW, the Folklife West print magazine   www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons  01684 561378
South-West news pages are on www.folklife.org.uk/south-west.html
⇒ see Info webpage for contact details.
⊕   Each issue has (1) Members' news pages (copied online http://folklife.org.uk);
      (2) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!);  
      (3) Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news (
 ​www.folklife-traditions.uk )


​M.3    FOLK RADIO
Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Glos  - The BBC removed Johnny Coppin's local folk show!  Thanks to Johnny for all his hard work. 
M.4    PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT)     [see also list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
S Glos      SAYDISC  www.saydisc.com    Gef Lucena   
⌂  The Barton, Inglestone Common, Badminton, S. Glos. GL9 1BX, England    Saydisc<at>aol.com 
⊕   Maddy Prior/Carnival Band, Mellstock Band, Broadside Band, Kathryn Tickell, Nigel Eaton, Ray Fisher, Chinese, Japanese, Pacific, African, Indian and many other cultures, trad performers and rare musics.

SERVICES

S.2   AGENTS,  MANAGERS,  PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
<> For Dance or Concert Series:  see “1: VENUES” under Series name
Somerset    BILL CRAWFORD    (no website)    Bill Crawford    01278 450838
      ⇒    Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 19586    
      ⊕    MC.  He is equally at home MCing large concerts or small informal singarounds and is a regular performer and MC at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. “A great singer and one of the best MCs ...” (Chippenham Folk Festival) ​
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S.3    TECHNICAL:  PA  &  Sound  Hire,  Engineers,  Studios

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Devon    WREN MUSIC PA System & operator, short run CDs     www.wrenmusic.co.uk    Paul Tucker     01837 53754 
            ⇒     Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.                     admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
            ⊕    Best pair of ears in the west for highest quality folk sounds - festivals and concerts. 24 channel Allen & Heath desk, 3 x 1Kw Carver power amps, EV Sbx speakers (inc 2 bass units), etc, etc. Fully PAT tested.     [New address, same phone: July 2017]
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S.7    SHOPS & OTHER SALES  [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
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England ………    HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order:       www.hobgoblin.com  0845 130 9500 
⇒   Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA.   Fax: 01903 210011. 
            ⊕    Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists.  Details for individual shops:
Shops include     
West Country
    HOBGOBLIN ​BRISTOL           0117 929 0902   
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MEMBERS - Updates every issue in FW & here online, so don’t delay, send us your entries!

​© Folklife 2021

Workshop Providers

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W.1    WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, including
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tudy Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.

Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
<>  See also Folklife Traditions Directory website: 
      
List 8, Folklife Studies & Institutions: Fs.2, Lecturers and Speakers

Somerset    HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts    www.halswaymanor.org.uk    All enquiries    01984 618274
⇒  Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
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Cornwall  SARAH McQUAID guitar        www.sarahmcquaid.com     Sarah McQuaid    01736 810807
⇒   Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758    sarah<at>sarahmcquaid.com    You can contact Sarah via her website.   
⊕   Sarah performs solo (vocal & guitar), or as 3-piece band (vocal, guitar, fiddle, percussion). She is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book (see musicroom.com) and gives workshops for both beginning and advanced players -- see website for details. ​   [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]

Devon    TOM & BARBARA BROWN    www.umbermusic.co.uk    Tom/Barbara Brown    01271 882366
⇒    Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕    Workshops available on: Singing, Customs & traditions, Shanties, Mumming, West Country Song. Schools and project work. Event development in the vernacular arts.

Devon   WREN MUSIC music, song, dance, wkshps, CPD  www.wrenmusic.co.uk     Wren Music   01837 53754
⇒   Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.
⊕    Wren Music devises and delivers folk workshops tailored to your needs, across UK for all ages, including singing, songwriting, composing, performing, oral history research, corporate teambuilding, and mentoring. Call or email today to discuss how we can work together.  [New address, same phone: July 2017]

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W.2    MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
    • For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage

Somerset    HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts    www.halswaymanor.org.uk    All enquiries    01984 618274
⊕   Mel’s Melodeon Club. Regular monthly class for anyone interested in learning to play the melodeon. Mel Biggs (Moirai and Harlequin Morris) offers lessons from beginner to intermediate level. Guiding you in learning the basic and improve your skill and technique. Each class 1.5 hours duration
⊕   Monthly Piano Accordion Classes with Paul Hutchinson. A brand new course of monthly classes for accordion players wanting to improve their playing, led by Paul Hutchinson (Belshazzar’s Feast, with trio Hoover the Dog, Pagoda Project and PLF). Lessons for total beginners to intermediate level players. Each class 1.5 hours duration.

Somerset    ACORNS YOUNG MUSIC GROUP   www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/acorns    David Francis    01275 540231
⇒   32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH.  nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
            ⊕   Playing at festivals and local events.
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SW    Devon   WREN MUSIC  groups listed below .................    www.wrenmusic.co.uk    Wren Music    01837 53754
⇒   Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.   admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕  Sing and play with Wren Music. All voices and all abilities welcome, no music reading. Weekly groups, all led by professional folk artists.  All events are in Devon.  ​​  [New address, same phone: July 2017]

NOTE FROM EDITORS, 30/12/2019:
below has not been revised for some time, so may not be accurate, but will give you an idea of the range of activities covered by Wren Music


• DETAILS of “VOICES IN COMMON FOLK CHOIRS” •

• EXETER FOLK CHOIR (16+)    →  Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, 157-165 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7HZ, Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
    ⊕    Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• NORTH DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)    →  The George Hotel, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3AB, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2.00 – 4.00pm.
    ⊕    Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome. 
• WEST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)    →  Room 617 Okehampton College, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
    ⊕    All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome. 
• EAST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)
• TORBAY FOLK CHOIR (16+)    →  Goodrington Methodist Church, Grange Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7LG, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
    ⊕    Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.

• DETAILS of “YOUTH FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER ROOTS A CAPELLA (13-18)     →  Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times
    ⊕    We aim for excellent sounds with our natural voices, and perform at concerts, festivals and other events - and we work together to write our own songs. No auditions - all are welcome, whether you have sung before or not.
• EXETER SINGING ROOTS (8-18)    →  St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 6NN, Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30pm
    ⊕    We sing folk songs from England and from around the world. All are welcome, whether they have sung before or not. There are no auditions and no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• OKEHAMPTON ROOTS ENSEMBLE (8 – 18) → Okehampton College Music Department, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm.
    ⊕    Singing and music activity group for all abilities. All welcome, whether they have sung or played before or not - wide range of instruments provided. No auditions, no need to read music - and it is not a competition!

• DETAILS of “FOLK ORCHESTRAS ETC” •
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF EAST DEVON  (14+) → Broadclyst Victory Hall, The Green, Broadclyst, Devon EX5 3DX.
    ⊕    The tunes (from Devon, the Westcountry and beyond) are learnt primarily by ear - written scores are provided if desired. There are no auditions, and no prior experience of playing folk music is necessary. New members always welcome.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF NORTH DEVON (14+) →  Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, Devon EX38 8HQ. Mondays, 7.00 - 9.00pm.
    ⊕    Music workshop. Mainly for adults, all instruments welcome, no auditions. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European dance music, primarily by ear. Leader: Nick Wyke, Becki Driscoll.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF TORBAY (14+)    →  Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF, Thursdays, 7.00 – 9.00pm.
    ⊕    All instruments welcome, no auditions - new members always welcome. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European music, primarily by ear. Leader: David Faulkner. FOOT also plays at concerts and dances across Devon. 
• MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA OF DEVON (14+) →  Fairplace Church, Fairplace, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DN, Occasional Saturdays 2.00 – 5.00pm
    ⊕    Join Devon’s newest string band! We will be working on repertoire from the golden age of the mandolin with leader Matt Norman. Music reading helpful, but not essential. MOOD is open to players of all sizes (and shapes) of mandolin.
• ROOTS ACOUSTIC (13 – 18)          → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times.
    ⊕    All are welcome and there are no auditions. No experience or music reading is needed, and the emphasis will be on having fun with music, and making friends through music
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