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A form for our free emailed newsletter (monthly-ish)
-- or -- just email sam@folklife.uk with the same details.
This is useful for you,
with Updates for News, Directory, & Folklife Traditions (& deadline reminders).
So we spend less time on admin/emails = more time for magazine & website. And know how many read this, & where, and so resource appropriately!
- VENUES: How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st], Day, County, TOWN, NAME, website, + optional contact name + optional phone
- PERFORMERS, SHOPS, ETC (categories see online Directories): County, NAME, website, + optional contact name + optional phone
A form for our free emailed newsletter (monthly-ish)
-- or -- just email sam@folklife.uk with the same details.
This is useful for you,
with Updates for News, Directory, & Folklife Traditions (& deadline reminders).
So we spend less time on admin/emails = more time for magazine & website. And know how many read this, & where, and so resource appropriately!
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SUMMARY LIST OF OUR MEMBERS, AS PRINTED IN FOLKLIFE WEST MAGAZINE ( CLICK TO OPEN )
THIS PRINT SUMMARY IS INCLUDED IN NEWS PDF DOWNL0AD (BELOW).
INDEX (CATEGORIES THAT WE USE) -- AND -- LAYOUT FOR YOUR ENTRIES
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change.
The 1st line / summary appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West. It's up to you as to what include or leave out, after " County---NAME"
INDEX - click on a category line, eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA <M>, for a drop-down list of catgeories. Feel free to suggest others!
The 1st line / summary appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West. It's up to you as to what include or leave out, after " County---NAME"
- County NAME website [links will be in blue] Contact name Contact phone
- ⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: we will put <at> for @, to avoid spam
- ⊕ Up to 40 words more details.
- For Venues the layout is different - see under 1. VENUES
INDEX - click on a category line, eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA <M>, for a drop-down list of catgeories. Feel free to suggest others!
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- MUSIC & SONG <PF.1>
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
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>
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- SPOKEN WORD <PF.3>
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
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
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
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
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
1. VENUES. • CLUBS • CONCERTS • SINGAROUNDS • SESSIONS (SONG, MUSIC, POETRY) • STORYTELLING •
• DANCE CLUBS & CEILIDH SERIES. ∞ for zoom SESSIONS, see ⎈ ZOOM LIST WEBPAGE
• DANCE CLUBS & CEILIDH SERIES. ∞ for zoom SESSIONS, see ⎈ ZOOM LIST WEBPAGE
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change.
Venues arranged by
Cenedlaethol • National
CLWB ALAWON / TUNE CLUB LIST www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html for latest details
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De-Ddwyrain / South-East Glamorgan, Gwent
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1st Tues Newport RHIWDERIN RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Cris 01633 896347
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED - 12/2021
→ The Rhiwderin Inn (01633 897722), Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8RX, 8.30pm.
⇒ Cris, 01633 896347. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕ Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club. [restarted May 2018]
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Wkly Wed Rhondda Cynon Taf PONTYCLUN LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB www.folk.wales Pat Smith 01443 226892
→ Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club (01443 222182), Castan Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EH. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Pat Smith, 1 Tŷ Clwyta Cottages, Cross Inn, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Tâf, CF72 8AZ. pat.spoons<at>virgin.net
⊕ Weekly Folk club with singers nights and lots of guest nights: regular international guests, sessions,singarounds, performers welcome.
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Wkly Thu Newport NEWPORT LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB www.lyceumfolknewport.org.uk Ruth 07966 754366
→ Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PJ, about 150 metres from M4, J26, on the Newport side. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Ruth: 07966 754366, e-mail info<at>lyceumfolknewport.org.uk
⊕ We welcome ALL acoustic instruments and musical styles and players from beginners to virtuosos, whether you wrote it yourself or borrowed it from someone else. We are not averse to a bit of poetry or purple prose either. [March 2021, new member]
Wkly Thu Newport ROGERSTONE NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847
bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com; Malcolm Charnley,(Sec) 07973 980847, Malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
→ Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.00pm for 8.45pm.
⇒ Club details and bookings: Phil Millichip, 07837 288096, phillip.millichip<at>icloud.com,
www.youtube.com/user/NewportFolkClub; www.facebook.com/groups/newportfolkclub; twitter.com/newportfolkclub
⊕ Newport Folk Club exists to encourage and promote Folk Music and the people who perform it. A gathering of friends old and new who get together weekly (at least) to enjoy some of the finest Live Music. [Jan 2018, new member]
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1st,& other Fri Swansea GLAIS, Nr CLYDACH THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (xAug) www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062
→ Glais Rugby Football Club, 609 Birchgrove Road, Glais, Nr Clydach, Swansea SA7 9EN. 8pm
⌂ info<at>pontardawefolkclub.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Pontardawe-Valley-Folk-Club-267787909911885/
⊕ 1st Fridays are Open Nights (£3) when a warm welcome is extended to everyone to sing, play, recite or just enjoy. Guest Nights (usually £7; floor spots should be pre-arranged), usually 3rd Fridays, check club website diary for variations. [2018 Dec, new phone contact, & Facebook link added]
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Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Blaenau Gwent
2nd Sat Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR VALLEYS HARP CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Cardiff
4 Sat per year Cardiff ST FAGANS PENTREFFEST NOZ www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, music session, shared evening meal, Bal basics, Bal dancing to live music.
⇒ Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff. 029 2023 2970, queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk
⊕ Innovative, voluntary organisation aiming to encourage the development of traditional social dance events to increase a sense of community. The emphasis is on opportunity, inclusion, participation and fun. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, is encouraged to “have a go”. (changed dates/times July 2019)
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Monmouthshire
2nd Sat Mons LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
⊕ A band comprising Clera's South-East Wales tunes club and others from across South Wales. (added March 2019)
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De-Orllewin / South-West Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire
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[Was 4th Tues] Now occasional only for the time being.
Carms LLANDOVERY TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
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Weekly Thu Pembs FISHGUARD FISHGUARD & GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
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Wkly Sat Pembs PONTFAEN GWAUN VALLEY BREWERY MUSIC NIGHT now on ZOOM www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk Sarah Davies 01348 881304
→ Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard, SA65 9TP, on B4313, 5 miles from Fishguard. Every Saturday, 7pm to around midnigh.,
⇒ Sarah Davies, 01348 881304, gwaunvalleybrewery<at>gmail.com, www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk
⊕ Enjoyable, informal, fun nights with a variety of different instruments and styles - play a tune, sing a song, read a poem, joke or story, or just listen and enjoy the beer). Excellent acoustics, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. (new member July 2019)
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Y Canolbarth / The Midlands [Mid-Wales] Ceredigion; Powys
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3rd Mon Powys ABEREDW STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk Louise Williams 01982 551116
→ Seven Stars Inn, Aberedw, Near Builth Wells, LD2 3UW. 8pm start.
⌂ contact as above, email louise3.mbc<at>talktalk.net; see also TASC on Facebook.
⊕ For any acoustic instrument which suits a traditional tune and blends with other instruments – playing folk tunes at a steadier pace than in a typical folk music session, or want to learn some new tunes at a more relaxed pace. [new listing, October, 2019]
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1st Thurs 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂ contact as above; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕ We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music (revised July 2019)
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Y Gogledd / North Wales
Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn
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1st Sun Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Sun Gwynedd MORFA BYCHAN TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
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1st Tue Gwynedd CRICCIETH THE PRINCE: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Prince of Wales (01766 522556), High St, Criccieth LL52 0HB. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
2nd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ Queens’ Hotel (01766 513131), Station Road, Porthmadog LL49 9HT. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019))
4th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
5th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The 5th Tuesday venue varies, please check the website, https://musicbars.co.uk, for details. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
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Wkly Thu Denbs RUTHIN RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk Chris/Jayne Birchall 01824 704844
→ The Feathers Inn / Tafarn Y Plu, in the function room, 52 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ mobile 07760 764441. chris<at>ruthinallstyles.co.uk
⊕ Come along and listen to a wide range of styles from Traditional Folk to Country, Folk Rock to R&B, Blues to Jazz. Most Thursdays are Singers Nights, with performers doing between two and four songs. All styles and abilities welcome.
- The 1st line / summary appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West.
- It's up to you as to what you wish to include or leave out, after " How often---Day--County---TOWN---CLUB/VENUE NAME"
- How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links will be in blue] Contact name Contact phone
- → Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
- ⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: we will put <at> for @, to avoid spam
- ⊕ Up to 40 words more details.
Venues arranged by
- De-Ddwyrain / South-East Glamorgan, Gwent
- De-Orllewin / South-West Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire
- Y Canolbarth / The Midlands - Mid-Wales Ceredigion; Powys
- Y Gogledd / North Wales Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham. Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn
Cenedlaethol • National
CLWB ALAWON / TUNE CLUB LIST www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html for latest details
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De-Ddwyrain / South-East Glamorgan, Gwent
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1st Tues Newport RHIWDERIN RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Cris 01633 896347
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED - 12/2021
→ The Rhiwderin Inn (01633 897722), Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8RX, 8.30pm.
⇒ Cris, 01633 896347. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕ Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club. [restarted May 2018]
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Wkly Wed Rhondda Cynon Taf PONTYCLUN LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB www.folk.wales Pat Smith 01443 226892
→ Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club (01443 222182), Castan Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EH. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Pat Smith, 1 Tŷ Clwyta Cottages, Cross Inn, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Tâf, CF72 8AZ. pat.spoons<at>virgin.net
⊕ Weekly Folk club with singers nights and lots of guest nights: regular international guests, sessions,singarounds, performers welcome.
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Wkly Thu Newport NEWPORT LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB www.lyceumfolknewport.org.uk Ruth 07966 754366
→ Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PJ, about 150 metres from M4, J26, on the Newport side. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Ruth: 07966 754366, e-mail info<at>lyceumfolknewport.org.uk
⊕ We welcome ALL acoustic instruments and musical styles and players from beginners to virtuosos, whether you wrote it yourself or borrowed it from someone else. We are not averse to a bit of poetry or purple prose either. [March 2021, new member]
Wkly Thu Newport ROGERSTONE NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847
bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com; Malcolm Charnley,(Sec) 07973 980847, Malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
→ Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.00pm for 8.45pm.
⇒ Club details and bookings: Phil Millichip, 07837 288096, phillip.millichip<at>icloud.com,
www.youtube.com/user/NewportFolkClub; www.facebook.com/groups/newportfolkclub; twitter.com/newportfolkclub
⊕ Newport Folk Club exists to encourage and promote Folk Music and the people who perform it. A gathering of friends old and new who get together weekly (at least) to enjoy some of the finest Live Music. [Jan 2018, new member]
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1st,& other Fri Swansea GLAIS, Nr CLYDACH THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (xAug) www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062
→ Glais Rugby Football Club, 609 Birchgrove Road, Glais, Nr Clydach, Swansea SA7 9EN. 8pm
⌂ info<at>pontardawefolkclub.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Pontardawe-Valley-Folk-Club-267787909911885/
⊕ 1st Fridays are Open Nights (£3) when a warm welcome is extended to everyone to sing, play, recite or just enjoy. Guest Nights (usually £7; floor spots should be pre-arranged), usually 3rd Fridays, check club website diary for variations. [2018 Dec, new phone contact, & Facebook link added]
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Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Blaenau Gwent
2nd Sat Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR VALLEYS HARP CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Cardiff
4 Sat per year Cardiff ST FAGANS PENTREFFEST NOZ www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, music session, shared evening meal, Bal basics, Bal dancing to live music.
⇒ Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff. 029 2023 2970, queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk
⊕ Innovative, voluntary organisation aiming to encourage the development of traditional social dance events to increase a sense of community. The emphasis is on opportunity, inclusion, participation and fun. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, is encouraged to “have a go”. (changed dates/times July 2019)
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Monmouthshire
2nd Sat Mons LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
⊕ A band comprising Clera's South-East Wales tunes club and others from across South Wales. (added March 2019)
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De-Orllewin / South-West Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire
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[Was 4th Tues] Now occasional only for the time being.
Carms LLANDOVERY TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
------------ THURSDAY / DYDD IAU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weekly Thu Pembs FISHGUARD FISHGUARD & GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
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Wkly Sat Pembs PONTFAEN GWAUN VALLEY BREWERY MUSIC NIGHT now on ZOOM www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk Sarah Davies 01348 881304
→ Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard, SA65 9TP, on B4313, 5 miles from Fishguard. Every Saturday, 7pm to around midnigh.,
⇒ Sarah Davies, 01348 881304, gwaunvalleybrewery<at>gmail.com, www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk
⊕ Enjoyable, informal, fun nights with a variety of different instruments and styles - play a tune, sing a song, read a poem, joke or story, or just listen and enjoy the beer). Excellent acoustics, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. (new member July 2019)
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Y Canolbarth / The Midlands [Mid-Wales] Ceredigion; Powys
----------- MONDAY / DYDD LLUN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3rd Mon Powys ABEREDW STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk Louise Williams 01982 551116
→ Seven Stars Inn, Aberedw, Near Builth Wells, LD2 3UW. 8pm start.
⌂ contact as above, email louise3.mbc<at>talktalk.net; see also TASC on Facebook.
⊕ For any acoustic instrument which suits a traditional tune and blends with other instruments – playing folk tunes at a steadier pace than in a typical folk music session, or want to learn some new tunes at a more relaxed pace. [new listing, October, 2019]
------------ THURSDAY / DYDD IAU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1st Thurs 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂ contact as above; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕ We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music (revised July 2019)
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Y Gogledd / North Wales
Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn
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1st Sun Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Sun Gwynedd MORFA BYCHAN TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
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1st Tue Gwynedd CRICCIETH THE PRINCE: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Prince of Wales (01766 522556), High St, Criccieth LL52 0HB. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
2nd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ Queens’ Hotel (01766 513131), Station Road, Porthmadog LL49 9HT. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019))
4th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
5th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The 5th Tuesday venue varies, please check the website, https://musicbars.co.uk, for details. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
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Wkly Thu Denbs RUTHIN RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk Chris/Jayne Birchall 01824 704844
→ The Feathers Inn / Tafarn Y Plu, in the function room, 52 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ mobile 07760 764441. chris<at>ruthinallstyles.co.uk
⊕ Come along and listen to a wide range of styles from Traditional Folk to Country, Folk Rock to R&B, Blues to Jazz. Most Thursdays are Singers Nights, with performers doing between two and four songs. All styles and abilities welcome.
2. Performers MUSIC & SONG, dance, spoken word
Performers. Many performers travel across the country; so we give the home county just for info
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* Fiddlebox * Pat & Ned * Dragon's Breath * Helen Adam * Brian Bull
* Band Y Braichmelyn * John Alderslade
* Band Y Braichmelyn * John Alderslade
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Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG
• 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
Gwynedd CAJUNS DENBO www.cajunsdenbo.co.uk Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272
⇒ cajuns<at>cajunsdenbo.co.uk. See also https://sainwales.com/en/artists/cajuns-denbo
⊕ Six-piece band based in Bangor, North Wales, Wales’ leading purveyors of Cajun and Zydeco dance rhythms more usually associated with South West Louisiana. Uniquely, they perform the majority of their material in their native Welsh language rather than Cajun French. [Aug 2018, new member]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Gwent GWERIN GWENT (Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs) www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com www.facebook.com/nevermindthebocs/
⊕ Never Mind the Bocs are an acoustic band from North Wales. Collectively, the range of their experience in roots music (from Cajun to ceilidhs, via Blues and folk-rock) ensures a fresh and unique approach to traditional Welsh music and song. [Aug 2018, new member]
Powys RISKY BUSINESS www.riskiesmusic.com Ruth and Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email: riskieskrd<at>hotmail.com
⊕ Ruth Fuga, Ken Powell and Dave Walmisley: with 25 years combining their skills to include Dave’s wonderful lyrics and songs, Ken and Dave’s skills on the various instruments they play, Ruth’s stunningly clear lead vocals and harmonies to die for. With a little cheeky banter thrown in. [May 2019, new website & email]
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net, 07929 202257
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. A unique sound which blends our varying influences and styles, including Klezmer, Rock, Classical, Celtic folk, Welsh dance music and song, Blues, Bluegrass. See also under Folk Dance Bands! [Nov 2018, new member]
Rhondda PAT SMITH AND NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Pat & Ned, from the foothills of the Rhondda, energetically engage their audience in an eclectic journey through Welsh and American songs and tunes, on concertinas, guitar, harmonicas, spoons and, if they can get hold of them, washboard and banjelele. [new listing, Mar 2018]
Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk Ruth and Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys. For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email info<at>ruthandkenpowell.co.uk
⊕ Superb mix of folk and acoustic music, with Ruth on vocals and Ken on guitar and banjo, combining songs from the 30’s, to the traditional folk song and English/American contemporary music, giving concerts that appeal to almost every audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
•Ceredigion JOHN ALDERSLADE [no website] John Alderslade 01970 880 701
⇒ 1 Tancnwch, Aberffrwd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3ND. Email john.alderslade<at>btinternet.com
⊕ 50 years involvement in folk clubs and festivals and still doing it for fun. Songs and stories with guitar, dulcimer, bazooki, dulcimer and mandolin. Lots of audience participation and sensible fees. [22 Aug 2019, new member]
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Singing traditional English songs ever since the sixties with guitar and concertina, available for festivals and clubs.
Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257
⊕ A freelance fiddle/violin player, singer, performer and composer living in beautiful West Wales. A prolific composer and songwriter, my current project is a collection of duets to introduce more of the lesser known Welsh dance tunes to a wider audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934 293757
⇒ petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 725 Pentregethin Road, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5EY
⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.
• 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
Gwynedd CAJUNS DENBO www.cajunsdenbo.co.uk Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272
⇒ cajuns<at>cajunsdenbo.co.uk. See also https://sainwales.com/en/artists/cajuns-denbo
⊕ Six-piece band based in Bangor, North Wales, Wales’ leading purveyors of Cajun and Zydeco dance rhythms more usually associated with South West Louisiana. Uniquely, they perform the majority of their material in their native Welsh language rather than Cajun French. [Aug 2018, new member]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Gwent GWERIN GWENT (Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs) www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com www.facebook.com/nevermindthebocs/
⊕ Never Mind the Bocs are an acoustic band from North Wales. Collectively, the range of their experience in roots music (from Cajun to ceilidhs, via Blues and folk-rock) ensures a fresh and unique approach to traditional Welsh music and song. [Aug 2018, new member]
Powys RISKY BUSINESS www.riskiesmusic.com Ruth and Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email: riskieskrd<at>hotmail.com
⊕ Ruth Fuga, Ken Powell and Dave Walmisley: with 25 years combining their skills to include Dave’s wonderful lyrics and songs, Ken and Dave’s skills on the various instruments they play, Ruth’s stunningly clear lead vocals and harmonies to die for. With a little cheeky banter thrown in. [May 2019, new website & email]
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net, 07929 202257
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. A unique sound which blends our varying influences and styles, including Klezmer, Rock, Classical, Celtic folk, Welsh dance music and song, Blues, Bluegrass. See also under Folk Dance Bands! [Nov 2018, new member]
Rhondda PAT SMITH AND NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Pat & Ned, from the foothills of the Rhondda, energetically engage their audience in an eclectic journey through Welsh and American songs and tunes, on concertinas, guitar, harmonicas, spoons and, if they can get hold of them, washboard and banjelele. [new listing, Mar 2018]
Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk Ruth and Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys. For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email info<at>ruthandkenpowell.co.uk
⊕ Superb mix of folk and acoustic music, with Ruth on vocals and Ken on guitar and banjo, combining songs from the 30’s, to the traditional folk song and English/American contemporary music, giving concerts that appeal to almost every audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
•Ceredigion JOHN ALDERSLADE [no website] John Alderslade 01970 880 701
⇒ 1 Tancnwch, Aberffrwd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3ND. Email john.alderslade<at>btinternet.com
⊕ 50 years involvement in folk clubs and festivals and still doing it for fun. Songs and stories with guitar, dulcimer, bazooki, dulcimer and mandolin. Lots of audience participation and sensible fees. [22 Aug 2019, new member]
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Singing traditional English songs ever since the sixties with guitar and concertina, available for festivals and clubs.
Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257
⊕ A freelance fiddle/violin player, singer, performer and composer living in beautiful West Wales. A prolific composer and songwriter, my current project is a collection of duets to introduce more of the lesser known Welsh dance tunes to a wider audience. [Nov 2018, new member]
Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934 293757
⇒ petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 725 Pentregethin Road, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5EY
⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Experienced caller with bands or recorded music, a fun evening for all abilities
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Ned Clamp 07813 845440
⇒ neddy.clamp<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com
⊕ Ceilidh band, thirty years experience of running successful ceilidhs and twmpathau. The core line-up of the band is button accordion, banjo (and/or guitar), and bass guitar; a punchy, lively sound that can react to the dancers. Experienced caller included. [Aug 2018, new member]
Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 2268
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Specialising in Welsh dance music, Calennig are equally at home playing for experts and novices alike … Available for: Ceilidh, Performance, Weddings. [new listing, Mar 2018]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. Weddings, birthdays, and any other occasion that calls for a dance. An interesting range of dances, with many traditional Welsh dances, also Scottish, Russian, Eastern European, and American. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
→ indicates venue and times
Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk Sue Venn 01495 271953
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebook www.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [new listing, Oct 2019]
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
entries welcome
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Experienced caller with bands or recorded music, a fun evening for all abilities
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Ned Clamp 07813 845440
⇒ neddy.clamp<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com
⊕ Ceilidh band, thirty years experience of running successful ceilidhs and twmpathau. The core line-up of the band is button accordion, banjo (and/or guitar), and bass guitar; a punchy, lively sound that can react to the dancers. Experienced caller included. [Aug 2018, new member]
Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 2268
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Specialising in Welsh dance music, Calennig are equally at home playing for experts and novices alike … Available for: Ceilidh, Performance, Weddings. [new listing, Mar 2018]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. Weddings, birthdays, and any other occasion that calls for a dance. An interesting range of dances, with many traditional Welsh dances, also Scottish, Russian, Eastern European, and American. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
→ indicates venue and times
Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk Sue Venn 01495 271953
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebook www.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [new listing, Oct 2019]
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
entries welcome
3. Media online & PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS, folk radio, publishers
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Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Wales, Frank Hennessy
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MEDIA M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
Generally national, covering all of Wales, unless otherwise stated eg UK-wide.
National .................. ALAWON CYMRU, monthly sets of Welsh tunes & archive going back to 2012 www.alawoncymru.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 (added March 2019)
National .................. BYWYD GWERIN, our bilingual Welsh-language folklife traditions site www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⊕ Open listings plus notes and articles (some from FW). Oct 2106: Transferred to a new 'responsive' website, that is, more readable on smaller screens, plus weblinks - so listings rather like this site. [Updated Oct 2016].
North Wales, & Merseyside/Cheshire CALENDAR: OPEN MIKE, FOLK & ACOUSTIC EVENTS http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk, then click ‘Other local clubs’
⇒ Chris Birchall, 01824 704844, chris<at>chrisbirchall.co.uk
⊕ Other categories also eg theatres. You can add your event, and request a review.
South Wales CASBAR, website folk related listings & contacts in South Wales www.casbar.co.uk Cas Smith
⇒ cas<at>casbar.co.uk
⊕ Updated regularly and the list is emailed out to people who have requested to join the list, cas<at>casbar.co.uk
National .................. FOLKWALES online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems, Editor 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk
⊕ Internet magazine (not for profit). News, views, reviews, features, articles and comment, focussing on Wales and the World. Includes the Listings, the all-Wales diary of folk events.
National .................. SESIWN.COM, classes, sessions and tune clubs across Wales www.sesiwn.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 [Nov 2018, new member]
National .................. trac Music Traditions Wales/Traddodiadau Cerdd Cymru https://trac.cymru Blanche Rowen 01446 748 556
⇒ trac<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, updated with these new contact details]
… and this website includes
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, including these listings, from Folklife: www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Folklife produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online:
FW news pages & listings are on www.folklife.uk and Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk
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]
MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site
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]
And we are . . .
Wales, England West Country & West Midlands FW, FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Cymru/Wales news pages are on 🄵🅆 Cymru / Wales
⊕ Each issue has Members' news pages (also copied online www.folklife.uk) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!); and Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news www.folklife-traditions.uk
M.3 FOLK RADIO
National .................. CELTIC HEARTBEAT (BBC Radio Wales) www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Frank Hennessy
⇒ Email: frank.hennessy<at>bbc.co.uk Post: Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales, Cardiff CF5 2YQ
⊕ Sunday, 7pm. The best in traditional and contemporary folk groups and acoustic music, plus Frank Hennessy’s weekly Celtic gig guide. [New member, added September 2017]
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) see also FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site -----------
Generally national, covering all of Wales, unless otherwise stated eg UK-wide.
National .................. ALAWON CYMRU, monthly sets of Welsh tunes & archive going back to 2012 www.alawoncymru.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 (added March 2019)
National .................. BYWYD GWERIN, our bilingual Welsh-language folklife traditions site www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⊕ Open listings plus notes and articles (some from FW). Oct 2106: Transferred to a new 'responsive' website, that is, more readable on smaller screens, plus weblinks - so listings rather like this site. [Updated Oct 2016].
North Wales, & Merseyside/Cheshire CALENDAR: OPEN MIKE, FOLK & ACOUSTIC EVENTS http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk, then click ‘Other local clubs’
⇒ Chris Birchall, 01824 704844, chris<at>chrisbirchall.co.uk
⊕ Other categories also eg theatres. You can add your event, and request a review.
South Wales CASBAR, website folk related listings & contacts in South Wales www.casbar.co.uk Cas Smith
⇒ cas<at>casbar.co.uk
⊕ Updated regularly and the list is emailed out to people who have requested to join the list, cas<at>casbar.co.uk
National .................. FOLKWALES online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems, Editor 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk
⊕ Internet magazine (not for profit). News, views, reviews, features, articles and comment, focussing on Wales and the World. Includes the Listings, the all-Wales diary of folk events.
National .................. SESIWN.COM, classes, sessions and tune clubs across Wales www.sesiwn.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 [Nov 2018, new member]
National .................. trac Music Traditions Wales/Traddodiadau Cerdd Cymru https://trac.cymru Blanche Rowen 01446 748 556
⇒ trac<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, updated with these new contact details]
… and this website includes
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, including these listings, from Folklife: www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Folklife produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online:
FW news pages & listings are on www.folklife.uk and Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk
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]
MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site
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]
And we are . . .
Wales, England West Country & West Midlands FW, FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Cymru/Wales news pages are on 🄵🅆 Cymru / Wales
⊕ Each issue has Members' news pages (also copied online www.folklife.uk) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!); and Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news www.folklife-traditions.uk
M.3 FOLK RADIO
National .................. CELTIC HEARTBEAT (BBC Radio Wales) www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Frank Hennessy
⇒ Email: frank.hennessy<at>bbc.co.uk Post: Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales, Cardiff CF5 2YQ
⊕ Sunday, 7pm. The best in traditional and contemporary folk groups and acoustic music, plus Frank Hennessy’s weekly Celtic gig guide. [New member, added September 2017]
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) see also FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site -----------
4. Services including shops
Services.
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S.1. FOLK JOURNALISTS:
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S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS:
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S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS
National .................. MICK TEMS, Editor, Folkwales online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk
⊕ A senior journalist who has worked on several evening papers in South Wales and Bristol, and an international musician and researcher too. Founder and editor of Folkwales online magazine.
S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS
Powys POWELL GUITARS https://powellguitars.com Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys - For all enquiries email ken<at>powellguitars.com or complete the contact form on his web site
⊕ Ken has become a respected Luthier on the folk scene, with over a hundred instruments under his belt, they can be seen being played by performers such as Christ While & Julie Matthews, Mike Silver, Dave Walmisley..and of course Ken himself! - all instruments are made to order and still very much in demand. [Nov 2018, new member]
National .................. MICK TEMS, Editor, Folkwales online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk
⊕ A senior journalist who has worked on several evening papers in South Wales and Bristol, and an international musician and researcher too. Founder and editor of Folkwales online magazine.
S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS
Powys POWELL GUITARS https://powellguitars.com Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys - For all enquiries email ken<at>powellguitars.com or complete the contact form on his web site
⊕ Ken has become a respected Luthier on the folk scene, with over a hundred instruments under his belt, they can be seen being played by performers such as Christ While & Julie Matthews, Mike Silver, Dave Walmisley..and of course Ken himself! - all instruments are made to order and still very much in demand. [Nov 2018, new member]
5. WORKSHOP PROVIDERS & WORKSHOP SERIES
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W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, incl. Study 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
Gwynedd NANT GWRTHEYRN www.nantgwrtheyrn.org Office 01758 750334
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. post<at>nantgwrtheyrn.org
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ The Amazing Spoons Workshop. Welsh Dance Workshop. Welsh Traditions. [new listing, Mar 2018]
National TRAC Music Traditions Wales https://trac.cymru Blanche Rowen, Manager 01446 748 556
⇒ trac<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, new contact details]
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
Cardiff PENTREFFEST NOZ workshops www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU.
⊕ 4 Saturdays per year. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, shared evening meal, Bal [dancing to live music] basics, Bal with live music [new member, Jan 2018]
Carms TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
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Folklife members - simply email your details :
County NAME website Contact name Contact phone (website links are in blue and underlined)
⌂ , ⇒ 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.
*** For 1-off workshops for occasional providers (e.g. annually), 200 words are welcome for Folklife West every issue (more words if advertising),
see 🄵🅆 UK Festivals & Workshops Diary
MEMBERS - Updates every issue in FW & here online, so don’t delay, send us your entries!
© Folklife 2021
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
Gwynedd NANT GWRTHEYRN www.nantgwrtheyrn.org Office 01758 750334
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. post<at>nantgwrtheyrn.org
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ The Amazing Spoons Workshop. Welsh Dance Workshop. Welsh Traditions. [new listing, Mar 2018]
National TRAC Music Traditions Wales https://trac.cymru Blanche Rowen, Manager 01446 748 556
⇒ trac<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, new contact details]
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
Cardiff PENTREFFEST NOZ workshops www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU.
⊕ 4 Saturdays per year. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, shared evening meal, Bal [dancing to live music] basics, Bal with live music [new member, Jan 2018]
Carms TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
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Folklife members - simply email your details :
County NAME website Contact name Contact phone (website links are in blue and underlined)
⌂ , ⇒ 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.
*** For 1-off workshops for occasional providers (e.g. annually), 200 words are welcome for Folklife West every issue (more words if advertising),
see 🄵🅆 UK Festivals & Workshops Diary
MEMBERS - Updates every issue in FW & here online, so don’t delay, send us your entries!
© Folklife 2021
6. FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY (BRIEF SUMMARY)
Wales member-Festivals: Workshops Diary & Festivals Diary in the printed FW . . .
. . . online, full details on Festivals & Workshops Diary webpage
Member-festivals not included in the above news-pages download file,
as for latest info, please check our Festivals & Workshops Diary webpage for ads & detailed listings, but in brief:
May TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
→ NEWPORT. Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport, Gwent NP10 8YW. South Wales
August TŶ GWERIN at the NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD https://eisteddfod.wales
→ TREGARON, Ceredigion.
September LLANWDDYN WEEKEND OF FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC www.llanwddynevents.co.uk
→ LLANWDDYN, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys.
October PENTREFFEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL www.pentreffest.org.uk
Every Issue, we cover Member-Festivals for the next 12 Months !
as for latest info, please check our Festivals & Workshops Diary webpage for ads & detailed listings, but in brief:
May TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
→ NEWPORT. Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport, Gwent NP10 8YW. South Wales
August TŶ GWERIN at the NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD https://eisteddfod.wales
→ TREGARON, Ceredigion.
September LLANWDDYN WEEKEND OF FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC www.llanwddynevents.co.uk
→ LLANWDDYN, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys.
October PENTREFFEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL www.pentreffest.org.uk
Every Issue, we cover Member-Festivals for the next 12 Months !
7-8-9: FOLKLIFE TRADITIONS DIRECTORY ON OUR OTHER WEBSITE, WWW. FOLKLIFE-TRADITIONS. UK
See our other website, www.folklife-traditions.uk, for these:
List 7: Folklife Societies: Associations, Trusts, Organisations
List 8: Folklife Studies & Institutions
List 9: Seasonal Local Celebrations
The categories are listed above in the INDEX (CATEGORIES THAT WE USE).
List 7: Folklife Societies: Associations, Trusts, Organisations
List 8: Folklife Studies & Institutions
List 9: Seasonal Local Celebrations
The categories are listed above in the INDEX (CATEGORIES THAT WE USE).
**** From Feb 2022, FREE LISTINGS in our DIRECTORY if you are on our emailed Newsletter list **** 1 line summary format is
VENUES: .................................................. How often [Wkly, 1st], Day, County, TOWN, CLUB/VENUE NAME, website, optional: Contact name, and/or phone
PERFORMERS, MEDIA, SHOPS: County, NAME, website , optional: Contact name, optional Contact phone
VENUES: .................................................. How often [Wkly, 1st], Day, County, TOWN, CLUB/VENUE NAME, website, optional: Contact name, and/or phone
PERFORMERS, MEDIA, SHOPS: County, NAME, website , optional: Contact name, optional Contact phone
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Cymru/Wales News, from Folklife members.
Copies of pages from FW, Folklife West print magazine.
Page-header: Arvon Ale House Folk Session, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. Photo: Laura, Arvon Ale House.
Folk Journalist & Wales Correspondent: Mick Tems, editor, Folk Wales online
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Fiddlebox
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Pat & Ned
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Dragon's Breath
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Helen Adam
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Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Wales, Frank Hennessy
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The NEWS PAGES below cover: --- ➀ Venues --- ➁ Performers --- ➂ Media --- ➃ Services --- ➄ Workshops Providers
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--- for ➆ Folklife Societies, ➇ Folklife Studies & Institutions, ➈ Seasonal Celebrations - see our Folklife Traditions website
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Annual Membership is £18 a year, for posted UK, or for PDF via WeTransfer worldwide, see Info webpage or contact sam@folklife.uk
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