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DIRECTORY UPDATES: since last email, for next Updates email.
🄵 Tuesday, last Newport RHIWDERIN LAST TUESDAY SING This monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club has now closed - the pub closed suddenly.
DIRECTORY UPDATES: since last email, for next Updates email.
🄵 Tuesday, last Newport RHIWDERIN LAST TUESDAY SING This monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club has now closed - the pub closed suddenly.
DIRECTORY UPDATES: emailed 23 July 2024
Your revised DIRECTORY ready to view on www.folklife-directory.uk:
Main webpages are now:
We plan to transfer to our Folklife West site, www.folklife.uk, later this year or early 2025.
Please check your listings ! Thanks!
Main webpages are now:
- FD: home lists all subpages - details of venues, performers, services pages
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- UPDATES directory updates on webpage, then copied to these Updates emails
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- Performers with subpages by category eg bands, shanty, etc
- Services with subpages Media and Workshop-Providers
- Venues: English regions other than West Country, and West Midlands, now combined as England: other regions www.folklife-directory.uk/v-england.html
- Venues: Scotland and International combined www.folklife-directory.uk/v-alba.html
- Performers: Music & Song: Choirs & Community Bands now under Groups/Bands: www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-group.html
- we’re flexible - if a lot more entries, we'll add a new page
- 1st-line shorter, by moving contact name & phone to other contacts line.
- Moved information (other than actual listings) to "Get listed !" and ‘UPDATES' pages
- Simpler background for listings (1 colour per area; no border/boxes).
- As ever, your comments welcome
We plan to transfer to our Folklife West site, www.folklife.uk, later this year or early 2025.
- Ideally — as a database, we would welcome a volunteer to set one up. Failing that, it will be similar to existing.
Please check your listings ! Thanks!
- if all ok, please let us know & we'll add at end of listing (confirmed July 2024)
- for the oldest entries, perhaps remove some information from the days when email & mobile phones weren't up to modern standards - perhaps your home address or home phone?
- we'll circulate changes (other than simply omitting eg home address) in these Updates.
DIRECTORY UPDATES: emailed 27 June 2024
DIRECTORY UPDATES: emailed 27 June 2024
Venues - West Midlands
🄵 Wednesday, weekly Herefds LEDBURY PRINCE OF WALES SESSION pub website on Facebook
→ Prince of Wales (01531 632250), Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DL. Starts around 9pm.
⊕ This acoustic session is now in its 23rd year. We have mainly folk songs and music, with some blues, but anything goes. Always enjoyable, with a relaxed atmosphere - aided by some of the best beer in the region. [6/2024 added Facebook]
🄵 Pf.1d/e FOLK MUSIC & SONG --- CHOIRS & QUIRES; COMMUNITY BANDS
N. Somerset BARLEY RYE CHOIR www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye has now closed.
🄵 Wednesday, weekly Herefds LEDBURY PRINCE OF WALES SESSION pub website on Facebook
→ Prince of Wales (01531 632250), Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DL. Starts around 9pm.
⊕ This acoustic session is now in its 23rd year. We have mainly folk songs and music, with some blues, but anything goes. Always enjoyable, with a relaxed atmosphere - aided by some of the best beer in the region. [6/2024 added Facebook]
🄵 Pf.1d/e FOLK MUSIC & SONG --- CHOIRS & QUIRES; COMMUNITY BANDS
N. Somerset BARLEY RYE CHOIR www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye has now closed.
For more details of those listed who are 🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associate members, ØØ International Updates-signups, see Folklife West folk news.
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
DIRECTORY UPDATES: emailed 23 May 2024
DIRECTORY UPDATES: emailed 23 May 2024
VENUES - England: West Country www.folklife-directory.uk/v-south-west.html
🄵 2nd Sat Som. FIVEHEAD FIVEHEAD FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHTS (no website) Laurie Burn 07854 750545
→ Fivehead Baptist Church (www.fiveheadbaptist.co.uk), Butchers Hill, Fivehead, TA3 6PD . 7.30pm start
⇒ Laurie Burn, laurieguitars<at>gmail.com, 07854 750545
⊕ 7.30-8.30pm, floor singers, 9-10pm guest(s). Free entry; a donation jar is for guests, please give generously as guests don't receive a fee. Coffee Bar, soft drinks, snacks from 7.00pm & in interval, or bring your own refreshments (church policy: no-alcohol). [May 2024, new venue]
🄵 1st, 3rd Mon Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub Will Craswell 07740 248785
→ The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER. 8pm, all year
⇒ For more info please contact Will – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ Although primarily a singers night, tunes and poetry are both welcome. The atmosphere is very relaxed – an ideal place to try a new song or even sing in public for the first time. Entry is free, so do join us. [2024 June, new email]
VENUES - England: Midlands https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-midlands.html
🄵 3rd Tues [most months] Herefs BISHOPS FROME SINGAROUND & MUSIC SESSION (no website)
→ The Chase, Bishop's Frome, Worcester WR6 5BP. Starts 7.30pm [postally Wuster but its in Herefs]
⇒ Contact: Bernie on bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singaround & music session for folk and rural roots. Singers, poets, storytellers, and all types of acoustic instruments welcome. Free entry. Please check before coming, as not every month. [2024 May, new venue, moved from Ledbury Rugby Club]
🄵 4th Sun Warks LOWER QUINTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE MARY ARDEN HOTEL www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 267030
→ The Mary Arden Hotel (01789 267030), Wilmcote, Warks CV37 9XJ. 7pm until 10pm
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs). Typically around 20 musicians. [new venue, May 2024]
🄵 Last Tue Herefs LEDBURY HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS https://www.folklife.uk/homend-poets.html Nick Halligan 01684 563281
→ Ledbury Community Hub www.ledburycommunityhub.org.uk, 8 New St, Ledbury HR8 2DX. 6.30pm to 8pm.
⇒ Email nickh2009<at>btinternet.com, but phone preferred. [May 2024: venue Pot & Page Cafe has become Ledbury Community Hub; same place]
VENUES - INTERNATIONAL https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-world.html
PERFORMERS - Music & Song: Groups/Bands www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-group.html
ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY (SOUTH-WEST)
🄵 Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Will Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Will – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2024 June, new email]
PERFORMERS - Shanty (Chantey) Groups, Duos, Solo www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-shanty.html
ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY (SOUTH-WEST)
🄵 Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Will Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Will – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2024 June, new email]
🄵 2nd Sat Som. FIVEHEAD FIVEHEAD FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHTS (no website) Laurie Burn 07854 750545
→ Fivehead Baptist Church (www.fiveheadbaptist.co.uk), Butchers Hill, Fivehead, TA3 6PD . 7.30pm start
⇒ Laurie Burn, laurieguitars<at>gmail.com, 07854 750545
⊕ 7.30-8.30pm, floor singers, 9-10pm guest(s). Free entry; a donation jar is for guests, please give generously as guests don't receive a fee. Coffee Bar, soft drinks, snacks from 7.00pm & in interval, or bring your own refreshments (church policy: no-alcohol). [May 2024, new venue]
🄵 1st, 3rd Mon Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub Will Craswell 07740 248785
→ The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER. 8pm, all year
⇒ For more info please contact Will – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ Although primarily a singers night, tunes and poetry are both welcome. The atmosphere is very relaxed – an ideal place to try a new song or even sing in public for the first time. Entry is free, so do join us. [2024 June, new email]
VENUES - England: Midlands https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-midlands.html
🄵 3rd Tues [most months] Herefs BISHOPS FROME SINGAROUND & MUSIC SESSION (no website)
→ The Chase, Bishop's Frome, Worcester WR6 5BP. Starts 7.30pm [postally Wuster but its in Herefs]
⇒ Contact: Bernie on bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singaround & music session for folk and rural roots. Singers, poets, storytellers, and all types of acoustic instruments welcome. Free entry. Please check before coming, as not every month. [2024 May, new venue, moved from Ledbury Rugby Club]
🄵 4th Sun Warks LOWER QUINTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE MARY ARDEN HOTEL www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 267030
→ The Mary Arden Hotel (01789 267030), Wilmcote, Warks CV37 9XJ. 7pm until 10pm
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs). Typically around 20 musicians. [new venue, May 2024]
🄵 Last Tue Herefs LEDBURY HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS https://www.folklife.uk/homend-poets.html Nick Halligan 01684 563281
→ Ledbury Community Hub www.ledburycommunityhub.org.uk, 8 New St, Ledbury HR8 2DX. 6.30pm to 8pm.
⇒ Email nickh2009<at>btinternet.com, but phone preferred. [May 2024: venue Pot & Page Cafe has become Ledbury Community Hub; same place]
VENUES - INTERNATIONAL https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-world.html
PERFORMERS - Music & Song: Groups/Bands www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-group.html
ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY (SOUTH-WEST)
🄵 Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Will Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Will – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2024 June, new email]
PERFORMERS - Shanty (Chantey) Groups, Duos, Solo www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-shanty.html
ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY (SOUTH-WEST)
🄵 Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Will Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Will – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2024 June, new email]
DIRECTORY UPDATES: emailed 3 May 2024
VENUES - England: West Country www.folklife-directory.uk/v-south-west.html
🅄 Weekly Monday Glos WHITMINSTER WORDS & MUSIC www.singaround.org/ David & Sandra Ireland
→ Fromebridge Mill (01452 741796), Fromebridge Lane, Whitminster GL2 7PB. 7pm for a 7.30 start, to 10pm.
⇒ Contact hello<at>singaround.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/333056720524290
⊕ All welcome - Singers, Players, Poets, Jugglers, Magicians and anyone with something to bring. [venue changed, April 2024]
VENUES - England: Midlands https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-midlands.html
🄵 3rd Tues [most months] Herefs LEDBURY LEDBURY SINGAROUND & MUSIC SESSION (no website)
→ Ledbury RFC, Ross Road, Ledbury, HR8 2LP. Starts 7.30pm
⇒ Contact: Bernie on bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singaround & music session for folk and rural roots. Singers, poets, storytellers, and all types of acoustic instruments welcome. Free entry. Please check before coming, as not every month. [2024 Jan, changed from 3rd Wed to 3rd Tues; 2024 Mar, new time]
VENUES - INTERNATIONAL https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-world.html
IRELAND ---- DAY VARIES
🄵 Most days DUBLIN 4 THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY theirishhouseparty.com/
→The Lansdowne Hotel, 27 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4.
⇒ info<AT>theirishhouseparty.com, www.facebook.com/theirishhouseparty/, www.instagram.com/irishhouseparty/,
www.youtube.com/user/IrishHousePartyTV
⊕ The Irish House Party Dinner and Show in Dublin is live traditional Irish music and Irish dancing at its very best. Lap up the pure talent of these All Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters. [New member, April 2024]
PERFORMERS - Music & Song: Groups/Bands www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-group.html
IRELAND
🄵 Dublin THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY theirishhouseparty.com/
⇒ info<AT>theirishhouseparty.com, www.facebook.com/theirishhouseparty/, www.instagram.com/irishhouseparty/,
www.youtube.com/user/IrishHousePartyTV; Dedicated wedding website: www.celticweddingentertainment.ie
⊕ Live traditional Irish music and Irish dancing at its very best. Lap up the pure talent of these All Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters. [New member, April 2024]
PERFORMERS - Shanty (Chantey) Groups, Duos, Solo www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-shanty.html
🄵 Warks HAWKESBURY TRAWLERMEN https://trawlermen.folkfax.net/ Malc Gurnham
The country's most landlocked Shanty Crew, the infamous Hawkesbury Trawlermen.
Featuring two North Warwickshire Folk Club organisers, and at least four more ancient doyens of the genre, and available for club bookings via our website. [Contact changed, April 2024]
🅄 Weekly Monday Glos WHITMINSTER WORDS & MUSIC www.singaround.org/ David & Sandra Ireland
→ Fromebridge Mill (01452 741796), Fromebridge Lane, Whitminster GL2 7PB. 7pm for a 7.30 start, to 10pm.
⇒ Contact hello<at>singaround.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/333056720524290
⊕ All welcome - Singers, Players, Poets, Jugglers, Magicians and anyone with something to bring. [venue changed, April 2024]
VENUES - England: Midlands https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-midlands.html
🄵 3rd Tues [most months] Herefs LEDBURY LEDBURY SINGAROUND & MUSIC SESSION (no website)
→ Ledbury RFC, Ross Road, Ledbury, HR8 2LP. Starts 7.30pm
⇒ Contact: Bernie on bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singaround & music session for folk and rural roots. Singers, poets, storytellers, and all types of acoustic instruments welcome. Free entry. Please check before coming, as not every month. [2024 Jan, changed from 3rd Wed to 3rd Tues; 2024 Mar, new time]
VENUES - INTERNATIONAL https://www.folklife-directory.uk/v-world.html
IRELAND ---- DAY VARIES
🄵 Most days DUBLIN 4 THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY theirishhouseparty.com/
→The Lansdowne Hotel, 27 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4.
⇒ info<AT>theirishhouseparty.com, www.facebook.com/theirishhouseparty/, www.instagram.com/irishhouseparty/,
www.youtube.com/user/IrishHousePartyTV
⊕ The Irish House Party Dinner and Show in Dublin is live traditional Irish music and Irish dancing at its very best. Lap up the pure talent of these All Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters. [New member, April 2024]
PERFORMERS - Music & Song: Groups/Bands www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-group.html
IRELAND
🄵 Dublin THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY theirishhouseparty.com/
⇒ info<AT>theirishhouseparty.com, www.facebook.com/theirishhouseparty/, www.instagram.com/irishhouseparty/,
www.youtube.com/user/IrishHousePartyTV; Dedicated wedding website: www.celticweddingentertainment.ie
⊕ Live traditional Irish music and Irish dancing at its very best. Lap up the pure talent of these All Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters. [New member, April 2024]
PERFORMERS - Shanty (Chantey) Groups, Duos, Solo www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-shanty.html
🄵 Warks HAWKESBURY TRAWLERMEN https://trawlermen.folkfax.net/ Malc Gurnham
The country's most landlocked Shanty Crew, the infamous Hawkesbury Trawlermen.
Featuring two North Warwickshire Folk Club organisers, and at least four more ancient doyens of the genre, and available for club bookings via our website. [Contact changed, April 2024]
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