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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 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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🄵 Day Varies    Glos    TEWKESBURY    The ROSES THEATRE   …………    www.rosestheatre.org    Box Office    01684 295 074
→    The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 5NX.
⇒    Address as above      boxo<at>rosestheatre.org
⊕    Thriving arts venue in pretty market town. The wide ranging live entertainment on offer spans stand-up comedy and dance through to music and drama, and a prestigious film programme that provides the very best in world, independent and UK film.

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🄵 Weekly    Sun  Cornwall  FOUR LANES    DREAMERS FOLK CLUB    www.dreamersfolk.co.uk  Nigel Morson
→   Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, near Redruth.. 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.     (New venue 2/2022) 

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🄵 Last    Sun, lunchtime  Devon CHERITON FITZPAINE  HALF MOON LUNCHTIME MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround   Clare Penney 01884 860023
→    The Half Moon Inn, Cheriton Fitzpaine EX17 4JW.   12 noon
⇒    Clare Penney, Westland, Pennymoor, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8PG.   west.land<at>talktalk.net  
⊕    An informal session in the bar, all welcome, no charge  [venue change, Sep 2021]
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‡‡ Various Sun  Devon    TOPSHAM    TOPSHAM CONCERTS  www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens 01392 875332
→    Matthews Hall, 8pm to 10.30pm, doors open 7.30pm
⇒    johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕     Tickets from singers’ nights and Matthews Hall café or on-line via wegottickets. Remaining tickets sold on the door. There will be a bar serving hot and cold drinks and cakes (do not bring your own drinks).​  [new venue & other details Dec 2021]

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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

🄵 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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🄵 Monthly - 1st & 3rd Sun   Glos    COLEFORD    FOREST FOLK CLUB    www.forestfolkclub.com    
→    Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH. Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start.
⇒     Email contact is forestofdeanfolkclub<at>gmail.com
⊕   Singers Nights and Guest Nights attracting talent from Wales, the South West and beyond. From Jan 2023 we have returned to our usual 1st & 3rd sundays.  Cash only on the door please, £8 for guest nights, £2 for Singers Nights.            [Jan 2023, now back to usual schedule] 

2nd, 4th  Sun   Glos    CHELTENHAM    CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB   From Sept 2022: see under MONDAY

3rd   Sun,+     Glos    DURSLEY    DURSLEY AC. MUSIC NIGHTS   has closed (2021).
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🄵 THE SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION (SSS) ... every Sunday, different pub. 1st /2nd/3rd Sun see Venues Midlands page & www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com 

🄵 4th     Sun    Glos     BROAD CAMPDEN   SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE BAKER’S ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01386 840515
→   The Baker’s Arms  (01386 840515),  Broad Campden, Glos GL55 0UR.  6pm until 9pm.
⇒    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 times, Dec 2022]

🄵 ​5th  Sun   varies    VARIES  SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: VENUE VARIES  www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com   Paul Bryan  07711 121210
→    If there’s a 5th Sunday in the month, it’s a variable venues, arranged individually, see website.  
⇒    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.     [updated Oct 2021]

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‡‡ Monthly Mon  Devon    TOPSHAM    TOPSHAM FC INSTRUMENTAL SESSION  www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens 01392 875332
→    Matthews Hall upper room.  
⇒    johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕     Monthly tunes session in the upper room of Matthews Hall on first Mondays.  Bring your own drinks and a £1 contribution to pay for the room.  [new venue & other details Dec 2021]

🄵 1st Mon    Devon    TEIGNMOUTH    TEIGNMOUTH FOLK CLUB    www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152?locale=en_GB    Martyn Hillstead    01626 778071
→   The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth. 8pm. 
⇒  Details from Martyn Hillstead 07904037812, martyngh<at>aol.com, or follow on Facebook (link above).
⊕    Free admission, occasional guests.  Singers and musicans are warmly welcomed.  [change of day from last Thursdays; Feb 2023] ​

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🄵  1st, 3rd  Mon     Glos    CHURCHDOWN    FOLK AT THE CLUB   http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub   Bill Craswell 07740 248785
→    The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER.  8pm, all year
⇒    For more info please contact  Bill  –  liam<at>liamtho.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.  [2018 June, new member]
Also Zoom see Zoom list :   on 2nd, 4th Mon.

🄵  ​Most 2nd, 4th Mondays  Glos    CHELTENHAM    CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB    www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk    
→    ¶ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street.  Venue might vary, check. Please note the new starting time  **8pm** 
⇒     Chris Beaumont 01242 571185; or Judith 01242 577506.  machteltje<at>gmail.com
⊕    Some open nights for more floor spots, some guest nights.  All welcome. Prices vary according to guest/open night. Cash only.   Do join our mailing list — just email machteltje<at>gmail.com
          So: please join mailing list machteltje<at>gmail.com to keep up to date with current situation ( ¶ venue &  ** times may vary), and/or check on GlosFolk facebook.   

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‡‡ Weekly (most)    Tue  Devon    TOPSHAM    TOPSHAM FC SINGERS NIGHT     www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens     01392 875332
→   Matthews Hall Council chamber.  Orchestra 7:30pm, singers from 7:45pm.
⇒    johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕     Please bring your own drink and £1 room fee  Arrive by 7:45pm to book a slot to perform. People normally do two songs or tunes in a 10 minute spot. Non-performers most welcome.  Occasionally not on - check website.   [new venue & other details Dec 2021]

🄵  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  Dave Brassington 01363 84914
→    The New Inn (01363 84242), Coleford, near Crediton, Devon EX 17 5BZ. 8.00pm 
⊕  Song and music.  [new contact,  Sep 2021]

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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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‡‡  Weekly  Tue  Glos  FRAMPTON-ON-SEVERN  FOLK AT FRAMPTON (no website)   Info 07760 115539
→ Frampton Village Hall, The Green Frampton-on-Severn GL2 7DY (Next to Three Horseshoes). Open from 7.45, start at 8.00, end 10.30 if not earlier, all year.
⇒  Info 07760 115539
⊕  Glosfolk Diary has details. £1 admission includes tea/coffee (with good biscuits!) in break (you can also bring your own refreshments). 
    (added May 2022)

🄵  1st    Tue  Glos    GLOUCESTER    THE FOUNTAIN SESSION   (no website)  ​   Bill Taylor    07787 713758
→    The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW (www.fountainglos.co.uk).  From about 8.30pm.
⇒    b111t<at>aol
⊕    Mainly English music session.

🄵  1st,3rd, Tue    Glos    STROUD    STROUD SINGERS SESSION   (no website)  Bob Bray    01453 764885
→    The Little Vic at Queen Victoria Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QG,  8.30pm, all year.
⇒     Fairfield, Coronation Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 3SB. Fax 01453 765545.  bob<at>robertbrayassociates.co.uk
⊕    Songs and stories in traditional style - all welcome. Held in the Little Vic, a building behind the main pub.

🄵  1st    Tue    Glos    WINCHCOMBE    WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT    www.facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/  Chris Carruthers    01242 602236
→    The White Hart Inn (01242 602359), High Street, Winchcombe Glos. GL54 5LJ. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒     Contact: Bob Speke 07578 808019 or Chris Carruthers 01242 602236.    Email: 4chriscrs<at>googlemail.com
⊕    Enjoy an evening of quality songs and music! Started in Sept 2012 to bring together strong local singers and musicians, we attract regulars from all over Gloucestershire and beyond. A friendly atmosphere encourages experiment, and welcomes newcomers. No entry fee !   (added website, Nov 2019)

🄵  2nd    Tue    Glos    GLOUCESTER    ENGLAND’S GLORY SESSION    (no website)     Bill Taylor    07787 713758
→    England’s Glory (01452 412964), 66-68 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PB (www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/englands_glory).
⇒    b111t<at>aol
⊕    Mainly English music session.

🄵  3rd    Tue    Glos    MITCHELDEAN    WHITE HORSE SESSION    (no website)    Bill Taylor    07787 713758
→    The White Horse (01594 542375), High Street, Mitcheldean, Glos GL17 0AT.
⇒    b111t<at>aol
⊕    Mainly English music session.
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🄵  4th    Tue    Glos    NEWENT     KINGS ARMS SESSION    (no website)  ​  Bill Taylor    07787 713758
→     The Kings Arms (01531 820548), Ross Road, Newent, Glos, GL18 1BD.
⇒    b111t<at>aol
⊕    Mainly English music session.

UPDATE now Red Lion Huntley
🄵  ​5th    Tue    Glos    STAUNTON    SWAN SESSION   (no website)   Bill Taylor    07787 713758
→    The Swan Inn (01452 840323), Ledbury Road, Staunton, Glos GL19 3QA (www.swaninnstaunton.co.uk).  From about 8.30pm.
⇒    b111t<at>aol
⊕    Mainly English music session.

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🄵  3rd    Wed   Devon   SANDFORD    THE LAMB INN SINGAROUND   Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround    Biddy  01271 373305 
→      The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon, EX17 4LW.  7.30pm, all year.
⇒      biddy.mallabone<at>outlook.com
⊕      A good pub session, all welcome, no guests.   [venue change, Sep 2021]

🄵  4th    Wed   Devon    STOKE CANON   FOLK AT THE STOKE   Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround    Alison/Paul   07709324836
→    Stoke Canon Inn (01392 840063), High Street, Stoke Canon. Devon EX5 4AR.   8.30pm, all year.
⇒    biddy.mallabone<at>outlook.com
⊕     A good pub session, all welcome, no guests.   [new session, Sep 2021]

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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.

🄵  2nd Wed    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]


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​1st,3rd,5th Wed    Glos    STROUD    STROUD SINGERS SESSION   now 1st, 3rd Tuesday

🄵  ​2nd Wed    Glos    CIRENCESTER    THE TWELVE BELLS SONG SESSION    pub: www.twelvebellscirencester.com     Martin Graebe    01285 651104
→    Twelve Bells, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EA (car park The Forum, free after 3pm).   8pm, all year.
⇒    Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com, or Martin Graebe, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com
⊕     Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniments, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere. Great beers, good company, separate room, excellent acoustics. Food available 6pm-8.30pm.

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‡‡ 3rd    Thu    Cornwall    New Polzeath     WADEBRIDGE FOLK CLUB  (no website)   Neal Jolly  07761570707
→    Pentireglaze NT Cafe, near New Polzeath  PL27 6Q .  7pm start 
⇒    neal.jolly@gmail.com  
⊕     Unamplified venue. Come ready to sing and/or listen. Plenty of parking. Hot drinks available, bring own cold drinks.  5 pounds entry. This will allow us to build up funds to secure occasional guest artists. [new contacts and other new details, Dec 2022]

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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 lunchtime 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.    [venue update, Mar 2022]

🄵  2nd    Thu    Devon    TOTNES    TOTNES FOLK SONG CLUB    Facebook: Totnes Folk Club    Anne Gill    01803 290427
→    The Dartmouth Inn, The Plains, Totnes. 8.00 pm, all year
⇒     “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5BD.     annegill<at>btinternet.com
⊕      Occasional guests.  Alternate contact Andy Clarke 01803 732312.   (new webpage, Mar 2022)
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Last Thu  Devon TEIGNMOUTH   TEIGNMOUTH FOLK CLUB is now 1st Monday

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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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🄵  Wkly    Thu    Glos  PRESTBURY     PLOUGH (PRESTBURY) SESSION    pub: www.ploughprestbury.co.uk    Chris Beaumont    01242 571185
→    The Plough (01242 222180), Mill Street, Prestbury, Glos, GL52 3BG.   About 9pm all year (except Cheltenham Gold Cup week) 
⇒     Chris Beaumont, 01242 571185.   
⊕    It’s every Thursday, about 9pm onwards, at the Plough, Mill Street, Prestbury, and it’s a tune session, mainly English, but with a  dash of French now and again  We’re not there Cheltenham Gold Cup week (usually about second Thursday of March) - no room! 

🄵  2nd   Thu  Glos    MITCHELDEAN    MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB    www.scarfproductions.co.uk​    Andy Scarf    07772 053778
→    The White Horse, High Street, Mitcheldean GL17 0AT.  8pm, all year.
⇒    andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk,   01594 544456
⊕    A diverse group of men and women of all ages who meet regularly to share a range of music, songs and poetry from around the world. New members always welcome. Arrive early to be sure of getting a seat! Free! [2018 Nov, new member]  

🄵  ​3rd   Thu  Glos    GLOUCESTER     FOLK MUSIC & SONG SESSION    https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/  Bill Taylor    07787 713758
→   The Folk of Gloucester,  99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG. 12 noon till 3 p.m.
⇒   Robin Burton  +447843241371; info<at>thefolkofgloucester.co.uk; Bill Taylor b111t<at>aol       [2023 Jan, new entry]  
⊕  Open to all singers and players. Informal sing around and music session.  [updated 14/3/2023]

​‡‡ Weekly Thu  Glos  GLOUCESTER  FOLK CHOIR      https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/   +447843241371
→ 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG.  7 p.m. till 8:30
⊕ Gloucester folk choir, a new community choir for the city of Gloucester. Run by experienced and playful leader Sorrel Wilde. Songs from a variety of traditions, open to all levels of singer.  [added 18/3/2023]

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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

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🄵  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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🄵  1st, 3rd    ​Fri    Wilts    SWINDON    SWINDON FOLK CLUB    https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/   Mike Rendall     07775 677703
→   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]

​​🄵  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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🄵  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]

​🄵  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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​🄵  ​Occas    Fri    Glos    GLOUCESTER    FOUNTAIN MUSIC HALL    www.scarfproductions.co.uk    Andy Scarf    07772 053778
→    The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW
⇒    andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk,   01594 544456
⊕    For tickets call 01452 522562

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🄵  1st Sat    Cornwall  -- ZOOM session --  CORNISH STORY LIVE ZOOM    http://cornishstory.com/eventbrite_category/cslive      Lamorna Spry   
         ZOOM NOW STOPPED, BUT "CORNISH STORY" CONTINUES

🄵  4th Sat    Cornwall    -- ZOOM session --  CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB      www.dreamersfolk.co.uk  Nigel Morson
⇒   Nigel Morson, ntmorson <at>  aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕    Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world!

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🄵  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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​🄵  2nd Sat. ​  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]  ​​