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Kernow/Cornwall; Devon; Wilts, Swindon; Somerset, NE Som, BANES; Bristol, S Glos.
Gloucestershire has its own separate "Glos & Oxon" webpage.
West Country News from Folklife members (except Glos.: separate webpage)
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Bewnans Gwerin - Kesskrifer Kernow / Folklife - Correspondent Cornwall
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Mike Walford, Folklife West's Cornish correspondent [see Newsletter, 16 September]. His contributions were much appreciated, as was his tremendous support and promotion of folk music in Cornwall and the wider world, including the Cornwall Folk Festival and the various clubs and sessions in which he was involved. We are very pleased to announce that Nigel Morson (pictured left) has kindly agreed to take on this role. Nigel is an active performer and one of the MCs at the well-known Dreamers Folk Club (www.dreamersfolk.co.uk). Please contact Nigel at ntmorson <at> aol.com [15/11/2020] |
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Top of page pictures, & here: ◊ Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary, © Colin Davies - see our site Folklife Traditions: Seasonal
◊ Padstow's Hobby Horse FW May 2019 cover © Doc Rowe ◊ Minehead Hobby Horse © J K Simmons [the editor], as used in "FW" headings
◊ Padstow's Hobby Horse FW May 2019 cover © Doc Rowe ◊ Minehead Hobby Horse © J K Simmons [the editor], as used in "FW" headings
Bob & Gill Berry
Devizes Folk Club
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Eli's (the Rose & Crown) traditional singaround
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John Waltham is our North Dorset and South Somerset Correspondent, Dorset born singer, song collector and organiser of Trooper Song Sessions, Dorset Song Weekends, and occasional one-off events, as well as guesting at a few Scots and Irish festivals. 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
◊ Header Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary, © Colin Davies - see our site Folklife Traditions: Seasonal
◊ Insert Padstow's Hobby Horse FW May 2019 cover © Doc Rowe ◊ Insert Minehead Hobby Horse © J K Simmons [the editor], as used in "FW" headings
◊ Header Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary, © Colin Davies - see our site Folklife Traditions: Seasonal
◊ Insert Padstow's Hobby Horse FW May 2019 cover © Doc Rowe ◊ Insert Minehead Hobby Horse © J K Simmons [the editor], as used in "FW" headings
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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!
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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Here's our WEST COUNTRY (other than Glos-Oxon) online DIRECTORY . . . before the printed NEWS (copied below)
The first box contains the 1-line SUMMARY LIST, as printed in FW.
then INDEX AND LAYOUT;
then the online-only FULLY DETAILED LISTINGS, under 1. VENUES. 2. PERFORMERS. 3. MEDIA. 4. SERVICES. 5. WORKSHOP PROVIDERS.
See also "UPDATES webpage" , includes our latest FOLKLIFE NEWSLETTER and any further updates
The first box contains the 1-line SUMMARY LIST, as printed in FW.
then INDEX AND LAYOUT;
then the online-only FULLY DETAILED LISTINGS, under 1. VENUES. 2. PERFORMERS. 3. MEDIA. 4. SERVICES. 5. WORKSHOP PROVIDERS.
See also "UPDATES webpage" , includes our latest FOLKLIFE NEWSLETTER and any further updates
SUMMARY LIST OF OUR MEMBERS, AS PRINTED IN FOLKLIFE WEST MAGAZINE ( CLICK TO OPEN )
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)
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* Martyn Wyndham-Read * Keith Gregson * Linn Phipps * Steve Turner
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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
LIST 7-8-9: Folklife traditions Directory on our other website, www. Folklife-traditions. uk
For 'Folklife Traditions' listings, Lists 7 to 9, open to all, you do not have to be a Member for these FT entries.
These listings are in our Folklife Traditions Directory.
For more information, see Folklife Traditions website.
These listings are in our Folklife Traditions Directory.
For more information, see Folklife Traditions website.
Lists 7-9 are on our folklife-traditions.uk site, along with our index & links to all articles from the Folklife Traditions pages in FW
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List 7: Folklife Societies:
Associations, Trusts, Organisations • A1-A2, general • A3-A13, specific A.1 General: National Societies A.2 General: Regional and Local Societies A.3 Cerdd Dant Societies A.4 Folk Song Societies A.5 Folk Music Societies A.6 Folk Dance Societies A.7 Folk Drama Societies A.8 Folklore Societies A.9 Storytelling Societies A.10 Oral History Societies A.11 Language & Dialect Societies A.12 Folk Life Generally - Societies A.13 Folk Life Specific Groups • Yahoo web discussion groups are under appropriate [A.] category |
List 8:
Folklife Studies & Institutions § specialist folklife institutions, or general Fs.1 Researchers and Authors Fs.2 Lecturers and Speakers Fs.3 Archives § Fs.4 Museums§ Fs.5 Libraries § Fs.6 Academic Courses & Research Fs.7 Music Publishers / Recording Companies Fs.8 Print Book Publishers & Booksellers Fs.9 Print Journals Fs.10 Online Resources (websites, & blogs with articles) |
List 9:
Seasonal Local Celebrations
Also, in FW, we usually print the current 4 months, with photos and notes. Additional information for Wales on www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru, our Wales Folklife online Directory,
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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
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Pennymoor SAR, Bodmin FC, Village Pump, White Horse FC, Chipping Sodbury FN, Dragon FC. Eli's Rose & Crown Trad SAR, Halsway Manor, Swindon FC, Devizes FC
Venues
Venues
- 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 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.
Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising).
FW printed news pages copied online on www.folklife.uk/south-west.html
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Gloucestershire
- Gloucestershire has its own separate Glos & Oxon Directory webpage
Cornwall, and Devon (incl. Plymouth, Torbay)
🄵 Pennymoor Singaround - several revised listings below (Oct 2021). Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround
After over 40 years at the Cruwys Arms in Pennymoor, the singaround has now lost this venue due to a change of landlord.
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Weekly Sun Cornwall FOUR LANES DREAMERS FOLK CLUB www.dreamersfolk.co.uk Nigel Morson
→ Sportsmans Arms (in the back room), Four Lanes, near Redruth TR16 6LR. 7.30pm
⇒ Nigel Morson, ntmorson <at> aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ The “family” feel on our folk nights is widely admired. We extend a very warm welcome to one & all to experience that special atmosphere of friends in harmony raising the roof in song. Now on Zoom, see listings above. [added 31/10/2020]
Some Sun Cornwall GOLANT GOLANT SESSION www.folkincornwall.co.uk/clubdetail.php?clubname=GOLANT%20SESSION John Tremaine 01208 872124
→ Fishermans Arms, Golant PL23 1LN, 8pm.
⇒ John Tremaine, johntremaine<at>gmail.com
⊕ Informal open acoustic music and song session. All welcome, free entry. We meet about every two weeks when it is low tide so we can park on the road in front of the pub (the road floods at high tide!). [Jan 2018, new member]
1st Sun Devon STICKLEPATH DEVONSHIRE INN SESSION closed (Sept 2021)
Last Sun, lunchtime Devon CHERITON FITZPAINE HALF MOON LUNCHTIME MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Clare Penney 01884 860023
→ The Half Moon, 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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1st Mon Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM FC INSTRUMENTAL SESSION www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens 01392 875332
→ The Bridge Inn, Topsham EX3 0QQ. 8pm - 10.30pm, (not August).
⇒ johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Monthly instrumental session (mainly English). [new entry, Nov 2019; 1st Mondays starting Jan 2020]
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Weekly Tue Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM FC SINGERS NIGHT www.topshamfolkclub.org John Stephens 01392 875332
→ The Bridge Inn, Topsham EX3 0QQ. 7.45pm - 10.15pm, (not August).
⇒ johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Free entry. All welcome - sing, play, join in, or just listen .... [change of venue & day - announced Nov 2019 to start Jan 2020]
1st Tue Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
→ The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW. 8pm
⊕ Music and song. [add Facebook 2/2017]
Last Tue Devon COLEFORD THE NEW INN SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround 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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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 CANNON 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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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 (venue: contact us) LUNCHTIME SONG/MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Jon 01363 83740
→ Please contact us for venue or see Facebook. Lunchtime session on the 1st Thursday, 12 to 3pm. [venue change, Sep 2021]
2nd Thu Devon TOTNES TOTNES FOLK SONG CLUB www.flaxey-green.co.uk Anne Gill 01803 290427
→ The Dartmouth Inn, The Plains, Totnes. 8.00 pm, all year
⇒ “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5BD. annemgill<at>tiscali.co.uk
⊕ Occasional guests. Alternate contact Andy Clarke 01803 732312.
2nd Thu Cornwall WADEBRIDGE WADEBRIDGE FOLK CLUB www.wadebridgefolkclub.com Tim & Sue Brine 07880 592065
→ Churchill Bars, 54 Molesworth Street, Wadebridge PL27 7DR . 8pm
⇒ Tim & Sue Brine.
⊕ Run by Tim & Sue Brine and Jan Walford. Membership £5 per annum. For further information, ring Tim & Sue Brine 07880 592065. [website added, 2019 June]
Last Thu Devon TEIGNMOUTH TEIGNMOUTH FOLK CLUB www.communigate.co.uk/twc/teignfc Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071
→ Oystercatcher’s Cafe (01626 774652), 12 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DD. 8.30pm, Sep-Jul.
⇒ 11 First Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DJ. martyngh<at>aol.com
⊕ Free admission, occasional guests. Singers and musicans are warmly welcomed.
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Weekly Fri Cornwall BODMIN BODMIN FOLK CLUB www.bodminfolk.co.uk Mike Freemantle 01726 816454
→ The Old Library, 10 Lower Bore St., Bodmin, PL31 2JX.. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ Mike Freemantle, 14 Polmear Village, PAR, Cornwall PL24 2AT.
⊕ The best singing club in the country. Guests alternate with singers nights. 2nd Tel. Nº: Steve Hunt on 01579 348434. [2018 Oct, new venue]
1st Fri Devon BRIXHAM BRIXHAM FOLK CLUB www.flaxey-green.co.uk Anne Gill 01803 290427
→ Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8AT; occasionally at other venues. 7.30pm
⇒ Anne Gill, “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, TORQUAY, Devon TQ2 5BD. annemgill<at>tiscali.co.uk
⊕ In the Theatre’s lounge/bar. 7.30pm - 11.00pm. Everyone welcome, admission £3, performers £2. Please contact John Miles (01803 858394) or Anne Gill (01803 290427) for more information.
Somerset incl. North Somerset and BANES, Dorset , Wiltshire incl. Swindon
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Day Varies Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR concerts & dances www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk
music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
Day Varies Som. PRIDDY KIZZY MUSIC CONCERTS www.kizzymusic.co.uk Dean Collier 01749 678949
→ Priddy Village Hall, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3BE, & other venues. Various dates & times throughout the year.
⇒ Kizzy Music, Rose Farm, Wells Road, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3AZ. Email: info<at>kizzymusic.co.uk
⊕ A new promoter of good music for rural communities in the West Country.
Day Var (Occ) Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK CONCERTS www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events John Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm.
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Occasional purely acoustic concerts limited to around 65 people [Jul 2018, new entry]
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1st Sun Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR MUSIC & SONG CLUB www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (not Aug)
⊕ Folk / acoustic music and song club, in the cosy Halsway Manor bar. Play, sing or just listen. Free. Contact the Manor: 01984 618274
2nd Sun Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK SONG NIGHT www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events John Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not July or August.
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Songs mostly – but musicians welcome too. Contrary to popular belief, John does not lynch anyone who sings non-traditional stuff!
[Jan 2018, new member]
4th Sun Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events Mandy Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not August.
⇒ Contact Mandy Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen. [Jan 2018, new member]
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Weekly Mon Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT FOLK DANCE CLUB (no website) Monty 01308 423 442
→ Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, DT6 3JQ. Every Monday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
⇒ Sue on 01308 458 165 or Monty on 01308 423 442, email monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required.
Admission £3.00 for members (annual membership £3), £4 for non-members, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under. [June 2019, new member]
Weekly Mon Wilts DEVIZES DEVIZES FOLK CLUB www.devizesfolkclub.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
→ 20 St John’s Street, Devizes SN10 1BT. 8pm
∗ info<at>devizesfolkclub.co.uk See also “Devizes Folk Club” on Facebook
⊕ Devizes Folk Club invites all to share their music with a friendly group of enthusiasts of all types of folk music, songs and traditions.
All welcome. The Club runs every Monday except Bank Holidays and August.
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2nd Tue N.Som NAILSEA NAILSEA FC singers/musicians www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk David Francis 01275 540231
→ Grove Sports Centre, opposite The Ring o’ Bells.
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ A chance to play or just sit back and listen. And it’s free! Occasional days of dance, barn dances, workshops.
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1st, 3rd Wed Wilts HIGHWORTH WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB www.whitehorsefolkclub.co.uk Derrick Beer 01793 762070
→ St. Michael’s Church Room, Vicarage Lane, Highworth. 8.00pm
⊕ A small welcoming and diverse group of people who meet to sing and play. We have singarounds and guest nights and a wide
range of music is sung and played. Visitors most welcome. Contacts: Derrick (above); Geoff Davies 01793 706753.
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1st, 3rd Fri Wilts SWINDON SWINDON FOLK CLUB https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/ Eric Stott 01793 521301
→ The RAFA Club, 41-43 Belle Vue Road, SN1 3HN. 8pm - 11pm
⇒ Eric Stott, 43 Stanier Street, SWINDON, Wilts, SN1 5QU. eric.stott<at>virgin.net See also Facebook
⊕ Traditional singers & musicians, leading revivalists, song and music makers. (from 18/1/2019, 1st, 3rd Fri; new venue)
1st, 3rd Fri Wilts TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FRIDAY FOLK www.villagepump.org.uk Rosie Upton 01225 865107
→ The Village Pump, behind The Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge BA14 8BN. 7.30 for 8.00pm
⇒ http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Village-Pump/284785191882 Artist contact: Rosie Upton, rosieupton<at>icloud.com. 24 Bearfield Buildings, Bradford on Avon BA15 1RP. Boooking The Pump for gigs or rehearsals, Pete MacGregor, pete_macgregor<at>icloud.com, 01225 865107 / 07941 611262.
⊕ An evening of musical entertainment evenings in the unique atmosphere of ‘The Pump’. Enjoy a mixture of top international performers, up and coming younger musicians and a wide range of ‘local heroes’. [2017 Feb, new member]
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.
4th Fri Som. ASHILL ASHILL SINGAROUND /MUSIC SESSION (no website) Tony Watts 01823 480414
→ The Ashill Inn (01823 480 471), Ashill (near Ilminster), Somerset TA19 9ND. 8.30pm.
⊕ Very friendly unplugged singaround / music session. All styles, all ages, all abilities, all welcome. FREE chips for performers.
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1st Sat (some) Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CEILIDHS https://bridportceilidhs.wordpress.com Mecki or Monty 01308 423 442
→ St Mary’s Church House Hall, adjacent to St Mary’s Church, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW. 1st Saturdays, January-March; June; September-December. 7.30 – 11pm
⇒ Mecki or Monty: 01308 423 442 to reserve tickets or for more information. Email: monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/bridportceilidhs
⊕ Run ‘for the fun of it’! Some of the best bands and callers, mixed and matched to give both experienced and new dancers an entertaining and exciting evening. Whatever your main dancing interest, a warm welcome. No partners required. [June 2019, new member]
3rd Sat (Sep-May) Som. HUISH EPISCOPI ELI’S (ROSE & CROWN) TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND (no website) Rod Harrington 01823 481253
→ Eli’s (The Rose & Crown)(01458 250494), Huish Episcopi (near Langport) TA10 9QT, on the A372. September to May inclusive, 8.30pm.
⇒ Rod Harrington, 01823 481253, harrington.rod<at>gmail.com
⊕ “And on the 8th Day, He created Eli’s, and Lo! there was singing” - John Waltham [October 2019, new member]
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Bristol, and South Glos
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1st Thu S. Glos SODBURY CHIPPING SODBURY FOLK NIGHT Facebook: Chipping Sodbury Folk Night Jo Cullum 07974 381333
→ The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 8pm
⇒ Email jocullum<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ 8pm to 11pm. Everyone welcome, audience and performers. We welcome all acoustic styles and genres. Floor spots allocated on first-come basis so get there early to be sure to get a spot. £1 on singers' nights. More info: see Facebook
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2nd Fri S. Glos FRAMPTON COTTERELL FOLK@FRAMPTON COTTERELL (no website) Steve Goodfield ...............
→ Crossbow House, School Road, Frampton Cotterell, BSD36 2DB. 8 to 11pm.
⇒ Contacts : Andrew Edgington (andrewedgington77<at>gmail.com) or Steve Goodfield (steveg<at>wantedman.net)
⊕ Sing-around with occasional spotlight sets. All types of folk and traditional music, plus modern songs in the acoustic tradition.
Great acoustics. Community Association Bar. Car parking. Play, sing or listen. Friendly and welcoming club. £2 per person to cover costs. [Added April 2019]
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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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]
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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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
• Devon-based
Devon MOTHER’S RUIN www.lemonrock.com/mothersruinbishopsteignton Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071
⌂ 11 First Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DJ. martyngh<at>aol.com
⊕ Mother’s Ruin are an electric/acoustic folk band based in South Devon. They play a range of original and folk rock covers. [Existing Member, added this entry 2017 Sep]
Devon WREN BAND www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Wren Band brings together vocal and instrumental dexterity from Devon’s finest professional artists at the heart of Wren Music for national and international concert performances. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English, Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms. [Changed links: Jan 2018]
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Chris Turpin 07766492415
⇒ christurpin2016<at>gmail.com
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
• Devon-based
Devon MARILYN TUCKER & PAUL WILSON www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Strong vocal harmonies and instrumental variety - wide repertoire of traditional songs and tunes (including many from Devon’s rich cultural history) is complemented by a wealth of new songs and original compositions. “They make their songs live” says Peggy Seeger. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ “This is folk music at its best – great songs, solid singing, well-informed singers with good stories to tell”. Fiona Heywood – The Living Tradition magazine. Experienced, versatile performers. Two singers - one of whom is also a multi-instrumentalist.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts BOB & GILL BERRY ....................................... www.bobandgillberry.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⇒ info<at>bobandgillberry.co.uk 01380 726597 or 07714 550990 (m)
⊕ Traditional and contemporary folk songs in harmony from Wiltshire and beyond.
Gill has a truly stunning voice and Bob’s harmonies and sensitive accompaniment are always supportive, never detracting from the song, which is an essential element of their performance.
Wilts DAVE WEBBER & ANNI FENTIMAN http://www.oldandnewtradition.com/daveandanni Dave & Anni 01249 720866
⌂ The Old Hall, Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5HD. daveandanni<at>oldandnewtradition.com 07976 521788 / 01249 720866
⊕ Lovers of traditional music generally. We sing together in harmony, songs of love and social comment. [New Members, 2017 Oct]
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
• Cornwall-based
Cornw. SARAH McQUAID www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758. sarah@sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website.
⊕ “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]•
• Somerset-based
Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863
⊕ Traditional singer and MC – West Country born & bred. His repertoire is largely but not exclusively traditional Westcountry, drawing heavily on the Baring-Gould collection and Sharp’s Somerset singers. He is a regular performer at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals.
• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol KEVIN ADAMS http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/ Kevin Adams 07855 092975
⇒ 90 St Francis Drive, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1QA folksinger.kevin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Guitar and songs, mainly contemporary with noticeable nostalgia for 60/70s folk boom; some unaccompanied trad choruses still turn up at times, [New website: FQ Apr 2016]
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery
→ indicates venue and times
• Devon-based
Devon WREN MUSIC groups: see List 5, WORKSHOP PROVIDERS
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N. Somerset BARLEY RYE CHOIR www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye Keith Burrows 01179 248817
→ Practices at the Ring o’ Bells, Nailsea, North Somerset on Sunday evenings
⊕ Performs at local festivals in 3- and 4-part harmony.
Pf.1e Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Chris Turpin 07766492415
⇒ christurpin2016<at>gmail.com
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol The BRISTOL SHANTYMEN (no website) Maggie Starkey 01454 321943
⇒ 4 Pitchcombe, Yate, Bristol, South Glos, BS17 4JX
⊕ The group perform shanties and forebitters. Available for festivals, folk clubs functions, etc.
Bristol The HARRY BROWNS www.harrybrowns.co.uk Chris Fry 01458 274407
⊕ Salty fun and songs of the sea from this longstanding band of vagabonds: jaw dropping harmonies, superb instrumentation and always a bundle of laughs.
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
• Devon-based
Devon MOTHER’S RUIN www.lemonrock.com/mothersruinbishopsteignton Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071
⌂ 11 First Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DJ. martyngh<at>aol.com
⊕ Mother’s Ruin are an electric/acoustic folk band based in South Devon. They play a range of original and folk rock covers. [Existing Member, added this entry 2017 Sep]
Devon WREN BAND www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Wren Band brings together vocal and instrumental dexterity from Devon’s finest professional artists at the heart of Wren Music for national and international concert performances. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English, Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms. [Changed links: Jan 2018]
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Chris Turpin 07766492415
⇒ christurpin2016<at>gmail.com
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
• Devon-based
Devon MARILYN TUCKER & PAUL WILSON www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Strong vocal harmonies and instrumental variety - wide repertoire of traditional songs and tunes (including many from Devon’s rich cultural history) is complemented by a wealth of new songs and original compositions. “They make their songs live” says Peggy Seeger. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ “This is folk music at its best – great songs, solid singing, well-informed singers with good stories to tell”. Fiona Heywood – The Living Tradition magazine. Experienced, versatile performers. Two singers - one of whom is also a multi-instrumentalist.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts BOB & GILL BERRY ....................................... www.bobandgillberry.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⇒ info<at>bobandgillberry.co.uk 01380 726597 or 07714 550990 (m)
⊕ Traditional and contemporary folk songs in harmony from Wiltshire and beyond.
Gill has a truly stunning voice and Bob’s harmonies and sensitive accompaniment are always supportive, never detracting from the song, which is an essential element of their performance.
Wilts DAVE WEBBER & ANNI FENTIMAN http://www.oldandnewtradition.com/daveandanni Dave & Anni 01249 720866
⌂ The Old Hall, Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5HD. daveandanni<at>oldandnewtradition.com 07976 521788 / 01249 720866
⊕ Lovers of traditional music generally. We sing together in harmony, songs of love and social comment. [New Members, 2017 Oct]
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
• Cornwall-based
Cornw. SARAH McQUAID www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758. sarah@sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website.
⊕ “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]•
• Somerset-based
Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863
⊕ Traditional singer and MC – West Country born & bred. His repertoire is largely but not exclusively traditional Westcountry, drawing heavily on the Baring-Gould collection and Sharp’s Somerset singers. He is a regular performer at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals.
• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol KEVIN ADAMS http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/ Kevin Adams 07855 092975
⇒ 90 St Francis Drive, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1QA folksinger.kevin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Guitar and songs, mainly contemporary with noticeable nostalgia for 60/70s folk boom; some unaccompanied trad choruses still turn up at times, [New website: FQ Apr 2016]
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery
→ indicates venue and times
• Devon-based
Devon WREN MUSIC groups: see List 5, WORKSHOP PROVIDERS
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N. Somerset BARLEY RYE CHOIR www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye Keith Burrows 01179 248817
→ Practices at the Ring o’ Bells, Nailsea, North Somerset on Sunday evenings
⊕ Performs at local festivals in 3- and 4-part harmony.
Pf.1e Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Chris Turpin 07766492415
⇒ christurpin2016<at>gmail.com
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol The BRISTOL SHANTYMEN (no website) Maggie Starkey 01454 321943
⇒ 4 Pitchcombe, Yate, Bristol, South Glos, BS17 4JX
⊕ The group perform shanties and forebitters. Available for festivals, folk clubs functions, etc.
Bristol The HARRY BROWNS www.harrybrowns.co.uk Chris Fry 01458 274407
⊕ Salty fun and songs of the sea from this longstanding band of vagabonds: jaw dropping harmonies, superb instrumentation and always a bundle of laughs.
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
No West Country Caller members at present
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
• Devon-based
Devon WREN BAND www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Drawn from the array of professional musicians that make up the Wren Music team, the Wren Band features vocal and instrumental dexterity
from internationally-recognised artists. Top class folk music (and calling) for ceilidhs, concerts, festivals, weddings and parties. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English,
Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms.
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) arranged by county
→ indicates venue and times
• Cornwall-based
Cornwall TYWARDREATH MORRIS www.tywardreathmorris.org.uk John 01208 872124
→ Dancing on Wednesday evenings at various pubs - see website for details
⇒ Contact details:tywardreathmorris@yahoo.co.uk To join us or book us please phone John on 01208 872124
⊕ Mixed side, dances mainly from Cotswold tradition, a few border style dances. Formed in 2010, sponsored by the New Inn, to which we repair after practice. New members very welcome, come along and give it a try with no commitment. [Jan 2018, new member]
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
• Devon-based
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ Evenings of song and story, humour and beauty! Current show list includes: West Country Night Out, An Exmoor Garland, Three Sea
Captains. Short Sharp Shanties. New shows also planned for 2016 – enquiries welcome.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts THE POTTERNE MUMMERS www.potternemummers.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⇒ info<at>potternemummers.co.uk
⊕ Guardians of the traditional Potterne Mummers Play, touring the pubs round Devizes in the week before Christmas, to present our version of the traditional folk play, and collect a few quid for local charities and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
• Cornwall-based
Cornwall ROB BARRATT comic poet www.robbarratt.co.uk Rob Barratt 01566 880336
⇒ 37, Penpont View, Five Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RY. mobile 07795 461023 rbarratt<at>cooptel.net
⊕ No one reads poetry any more, They all give it a miss, No, nobody reads poetry, So … why are you reading this? Something completely different for your festival or club! Bodmin-based poet and singer - funny and satirical material.
• Bristol-based
Bristol TREVOR CARTER, The Bard of Windmill Hill www.windmillbard.co.uk Trevor Carter 0117 9665514
⇒ Trevor Carter, windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, 0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕ The Bard of Windmill Hill: award-winning poet, storyteller and satirist. "Brilliant, captivating, cheering" - Chippenham Folk Festival. [2019 Mar, amended]
Pf.3c Storytellers - no South-West Members, entries welcome
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
No West Country Caller members at present
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
• Devon-based
Devon WREN BAND www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Drawn from the array of professional musicians that make up the Wren Music team, the Wren Band features vocal and instrumental dexterity
from internationally-recognised artists. Top class folk music (and calling) for ceilidhs, concerts, festivals, weddings and parties. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English,
Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms.
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) arranged by county
→ indicates venue and times
• Cornwall-based
Cornwall TYWARDREATH MORRIS www.tywardreathmorris.org.uk John 01208 872124
→ Dancing on Wednesday evenings at various pubs - see website for details
⇒ Contact details:tywardreathmorris@yahoo.co.uk To join us or book us please phone John on 01208 872124
⊕ Mixed side, dances mainly from Cotswold tradition, a few border style dances. Formed in 2010, sponsored by the New Inn, to which we repair after practice. New members very welcome, come along and give it a try with no commitment. [Jan 2018, new member]
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
• Devon-based
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ Evenings of song and story, humour and beauty! Current show list includes: West Country Night Out, An Exmoor Garland, Three Sea
Captains. Short Sharp Shanties. New shows also planned for 2016 – enquiries welcome.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts THE POTTERNE MUMMERS www.potternemummers.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⇒ info<at>potternemummers.co.uk
⊕ Guardians of the traditional Potterne Mummers Play, touring the pubs round Devizes in the week before Christmas, to present our version of the traditional folk play, and collect a few quid for local charities and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
• Cornwall-based
Cornwall ROB BARRATT comic poet www.robbarratt.co.uk Rob Barratt 01566 880336
⇒ 37, Penpont View, Five Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RY. mobile 07795 461023 rbarratt<at>cooptel.net
⊕ No one reads poetry any more, They all give it a miss, No, nobody reads poetry, So … why are you reading this? Something completely different for your festival or club! Bodmin-based poet and singer - funny and satirical material.
• Bristol-based
Bristol TREVOR CARTER, The Bard of Windmill Hill www.windmillbard.co.uk Trevor Carter 0117 9665514
⇒ Trevor Carter, windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, 0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕ The Bard of Windmill Hill: award-winning poet, storyteller and satirist. "Brilliant, captivating, cheering" - Chippenham Folk Festival. [2019 Mar, amended]
Pf.3c Storytellers - no South-West Members, entries welcome
3. Media online & PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS, folk radio, publishers
Media.
What's Afoot magazine
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We are now working with FOLK IN CORNWALL
magazine, sharing news and information.
Left: Martyn Hillstead, Correspondent, South Devon
Right: Bewnans Gwerin - Kesskrifer Kernow / Folklife - Correspondent Cornwall: Nigel Morson. Nigel is an active performer and one of the MCs at the well-known Dreamers Folk Club (www.dreamersfolk.co.uk). Please contact Nigel at ntmorson <at> aol.com |
SaDFolk www.sadfolk.co.uk
SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY Subscribe or email via website. The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset. The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity. Steve Cunio 
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John Waltham, Correspondent, North Dorset and South Somerset. Dorset born singer, song collector and organiser of Trooper Song Sessions, Dorset Song Weekends, and occasional one-off events,as well as guesting at a few Scots and Irish festivals. 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
MEDIA M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine
⊕ Song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with Google maps. Event diary. Details of regular weekly or monthly events. View and download pdf versions of all issues of the magazine. Links to local and national folk information websites. [Feb 2018, new member]
West Country [and West Mids] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
Glos & nearby; includes South Glos which is on this webpage GLOSFOLK www.glosfolk.org.uk Peter Cripps
⊕ The Folk Diary of events (www.glosfolk.org.uk) is well worth a visit to keep up with what is going on in the county and nearby, with over 200 events listed most months (and those are just the ones we know about!).
West Country [and West Mids] MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
Somerset and Dorset SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY www.sadfolk.co.uk Steve Cunio
⇒ Subscribe or email via website.
⊕ The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset.
The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity.
Cornwall WHEAL ALICE MUSIC www.whealalice.com David Harley 01736 740337
⇒ St. Ives, Cornwall. david.a.harley<at>gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhealAlice/
Combines the folk-oriented music of David Harley with writing about musical techniques and history, music reviews, and information on Cornish events and resources. [30 October 2020]
… and this website is the
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, including these South West 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 list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
England EDS (English Dance & Song) www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us/english-dance-and-song EFDSS 020 7485 2206
⇒ To join EFDSS [English Folk Dance & Song Society] and receive EDS and other benefits: www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us
⇒ Editorial: EDS Editor, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY. eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ An international publication, going out to the almost 4,000 members of the Society. It’s the world’s longest-running folk magazine, first published in 1936, and balances professional folk with grassroots folk, both traditional and contemporary. [EFDSS, now a FL member, October 2017]
Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine
⊕ Folk in Cornwall supports the thriving folk scene in Cornwall, providing information through publishing the printed magazine every three months,
and its website, listing song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with an event diary and details of regular events. [Feb 2018, new member]
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member]
Devon WHAT’S AFOOT https://devonfolk.org.uk Anne Gill 01803 290427
⇒ Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. adverts<at>devonfolk.org.uk
⊕ Diary, contacts, articles, reviews. 3 per year: 1 Apr (deadlines 1 Feb), 1 Aug (deadline 1 Jun), 1 Dec (deadline 1 Oct). Posted UK: £5.00 for 3 issues, cheques: Devon Folk.
And we are . . . Wales, England West Country & West Midlands FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
South-West news pages are on 🄵🅆 West Country
⊕ Each issue has Members' news pages (also copied online http://folklife.org.uk) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!);
and Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news www.folklife-traditions.uk
M.3 FOLK RADIO
Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Glos - The BBC removed Johnny Coppin's local folk show! Thanks to Johnny for all his hard work.
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) [see also list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
S Glos SAYDISC www.saydisc.com Gef Lucena
⌂ The Barton, Inglestone Common, Badminton, S. Glos. GL9 1BX, England Saydisc<at>aol.com
⊕ Maddy Prior/Carnival Band, Mellstock Band, Broadside Band, Kathryn Tickell, Nigel Eaton, Ray Fisher, Chinese, Japanese, Pacific, African, Indian and many other cultures, trad performers and rare musics.
Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine
⊕ Song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with Google maps. Event diary. Details of regular weekly or monthly events. View and download pdf versions of all issues of the magazine. Links to local and national folk information websites. [Feb 2018, new member]
West Country [and West Mids] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
Glos & nearby; includes South Glos which is on this webpage GLOSFOLK www.glosfolk.org.uk Peter Cripps
⊕ The Folk Diary of events (www.glosfolk.org.uk) is well worth a visit to keep up with what is going on in the county and nearby, with over 200 events listed most months (and those are just the ones we know about!).
West Country [and West Mids] MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
Somerset and Dorset SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY www.sadfolk.co.uk Steve Cunio
⇒ Subscribe or email via website.
⊕ The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset.
The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity.
Cornwall WHEAL ALICE MUSIC www.whealalice.com David Harley 01736 740337
⇒ St. Ives, Cornwall. david.a.harley<at>gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhealAlice/
Combines the folk-oriented music of David Harley with writing about musical techniques and history, music reviews, and information on Cornish events and resources. [30 October 2020]
… and this website is the
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, including these South West 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 list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
England EDS (English Dance & Song) www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us/english-dance-and-song EFDSS 020 7485 2206
⇒ To join EFDSS [English Folk Dance & Song Society] and receive EDS and other benefits: www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us
⇒ Editorial: EDS Editor, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY. eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ An international publication, going out to the almost 4,000 members of the Society. It’s the world’s longest-running folk magazine, first published in 1936, and balances professional folk with grassroots folk, both traditional and contemporary. [EFDSS, now a FL member, October 2017]
Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine
⊕ Folk in Cornwall supports the thriving folk scene in Cornwall, providing information through publishing the printed magazine every three months,
and its website, listing song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with an event diary and details of regular events. [Feb 2018, new member]
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member]
Devon WHAT’S AFOOT https://devonfolk.org.uk Anne Gill 01803 290427
⇒ Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. adverts<at>devonfolk.org.uk
⊕ Diary, contacts, articles, reviews. 3 per year: 1 Apr (deadlines 1 Feb), 1 Aug (deadline 1 Jun), 1 Dec (deadline 1 Oct). Posted UK: £5.00 for 3 issues, cheques: Devon Folk.
And we are . . . Wales, England West Country & West Midlands FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
South-West news pages are on 🄵🅆 West Country
⊕ Each issue has Members' news pages (also copied online http://folklife.org.uk) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!);
and Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news www.folklife-traditions.uk
M.3 FOLK RADIO
Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Glos - The BBC removed Johnny Coppin's local folk show! Thanks to Johnny for all his hard work.
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) [see also list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
S Glos SAYDISC www.saydisc.com Gef Lucena
⌂ The Barton, Inglestone Common, Badminton, S. Glos. GL9 1BX, England Saydisc<at>aol.com
⊕ Maddy Prior/Carnival Band, Mellstock Band, Broadside Band, Kathryn Tickell, Nigel Eaton, Ray Fisher, Chinese, Japanese, Pacific, African, Indian and many other cultures, trad performers and rare musics.
4. Services including shops
Services.
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S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name
Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 19586
⊕ MC. He is equally at home MCing large concerts or small informal singarounds and is a regular performer and MC at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. “A great singer and one of the best MCs ...” (Chippenham Folk Festival)
S.3 TECHNICAL : PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
Devon WREN MUSIC PA System & operator, short run CDs www.wrenmusic.co.uk Paul Tucker 01837 53754
⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Best pair of ears in the west for highest quality folk sounds - festivals and concerts. 24 channel Allen & Heath desk, 3 x 1Kw Carver power amps, EV Sbx speakers (inc 2 bass units), etc, etc. Fully PAT tested. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
UK - various shops
UK ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0333 800 9500
⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011.
⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists.
Shops include
West Country HOBGOBLIN BRISTOL 0117 929 0902 For Hobgoblin shops in other areas, see their website or our webpage ⎈ Other UK Directory
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name
Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 19586
⊕ MC. He is equally at home MCing large concerts or small informal singarounds and is a regular performer and MC at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. “A great singer and one of the best MCs ...” (Chippenham Folk Festival)
S.3 TECHNICAL : PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
Devon WREN MUSIC PA System & operator, short run CDs www.wrenmusic.co.uk Paul Tucker 01837 53754
⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Best pair of ears in the west for highest quality folk sounds - festivals and concerts. 24 channel Allen & Heath desk, 3 x 1Kw Carver power amps, EV Sbx speakers (inc 2 bass units), etc, etc. Fully PAT tested. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
UK - various shops
UK ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0333 800 9500
⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011.
⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists.
Shops include
West Country HOBGOBLIN BRISTOL 0117 929 0902 For Hobgoblin shops in other areas, see their website or our webpage ⎈ Other UK Directory
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
Somerset HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
⇒ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
Cornwall SARAH McQUAID guitar www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758 sarah<at>sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website.
⊕ Sarah performs solo (vocal & guitar), or as 3-piece band (vocal, guitar, fiddle, percussion). She is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book (see musicroom.com) and gives workshops for both beginning and advanced players -- see website for details. [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ Workshops available on: Singing, Customs & traditions, Shanties, Mumming, West Country Song. Schools and project work. Event development in the vernacular arts.
Devon WREN MUSIC music, song, dance, wkshps, CPD www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.
⊕ Wren Music devises and delivers folk workshops tailored to your needs, across UK for all ages, including singing, songwriting, composing, performing, oral history research, corporate teambuilding, and mentoring. Call or email today to discuss how we can work together. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
Somerset HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
⊕ Mel’s Melodeon Club. Regular monthly class for anyone interested in learning to play the melodeon. Mel Biggs (Moirai and Harlequin Morris) offers lessons from beginner to intermediate level. Guiding you in learning the basic and improve your skill and technique. Each class 1.5 hours duration
⊕ Monthly Piano Accordion Classes with Paul Hutchinson. A brand new course of monthly classes for accordion players wanting to improve their playing, led by Paul Hutchinson (Belshazzar’s Feast, with trio Hoover the Dog, Pagoda Project and PLF). Lessons for total beginners to intermediate level players. Each class 1.5 hours duration.
Somerset ACORNS YOUNG MUSIC GROUP www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/acorns David Francis 01275 540231
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Playing at festivals and local events.
SW Devon WREN MUSIC groups listed below ................. www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Sing and play with Wren Music. All voices and all abilities welcome, no music reading. Weekly groups, all led by professional folk artists. All events are in Devon. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
NOTE FROM EDITORS, 30/12/2019:
below has not been revised for some time, so may not be accurate, but will give you an idea of the range of activities covered by Wren Music
• DETAILS of “VOICES IN COMMON FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, 157-165 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7HZ, Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• NORTH DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → The George Hotel, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3AB, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2.00 – 4.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• WEST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Room 617 Okehampton College, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• EAST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)
• TORBAY FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Goodrington Methodist Church, Grange Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7LG, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• DETAILS of “YOUTH FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER ROOTS A CAPELLA (13-18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times
⊕ We aim for excellent sounds with our natural voices, and perform at concerts, festivals and other events - and we work together to write our own songs. No auditions - all are welcome, whether you have sung before or not.
• EXETER SINGING ROOTS (8-18) → St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 6NN, Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30pm
⊕ We sing folk songs from England and from around the world. All are welcome, whether they have sung before or not. There are no auditions and no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• OKEHAMPTON ROOTS ENSEMBLE (8 – 18) → Okehampton College Music Department, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm.
⊕ Singing and music activity group for all abilities. All welcome, whether they have sung or played before or not - wide range of instruments provided. No auditions, no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• DETAILS of “FOLK ORCHESTRAS ETC” •
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF EAST DEVON (14+) → Broadclyst Victory Hall, The Green, Broadclyst, Devon EX5 3DX.
⊕ The tunes (from Devon, the Westcountry and beyond) are learnt primarily by ear - written scores are provided if desired. There are no auditions, and no prior experience of playing folk music is necessary. New members always welcome.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF NORTH DEVON (14+) → Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, Devon EX38 8HQ. Mondays, 7.00 - 9.00pm.
⊕ Music workshop. Mainly for adults, all instruments welcome, no auditions. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European dance music, primarily by ear. Leader: Nick Wyke, Becki Driscoll.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF TORBAY (14+) → Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF, Thursdays, 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All instruments welcome, no auditions - new members always welcome. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European music, primarily by ear. Leader: David Faulkner. FOOT also plays at concerts and dances across Devon.
• MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA OF DEVON (14+) → Fairplace Church, Fairplace, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DN, Occasional Saturdays 2.00 – 5.00pm
⊕ Join Devon’s newest string band! We will be working on repertoire from the golden age of the mandolin with leader Matt Norman. Music reading helpful, but not essential. MOOD is open to players of all sizes (and shapes) of mandolin.
• ROOTS ACOUSTIC (13 – 18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times.
⊕ All are welcome and there are no auditions. No experience or music reading is needed, and the emphasis will be on having fun with music, and making friends through music
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
Somerset HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
⇒ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
Cornwall SARAH McQUAID guitar www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807
⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758 sarah<at>sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website.
⊕ Sarah performs solo (vocal & guitar), or as 3-piece band (vocal, guitar, fiddle, percussion). She is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book (see musicroom.com) and gives workshops for both beginning and advanced players -- see website for details. [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]
Devon TOM & BARBARA BROWN www.umbermusic.co.uk Tom/Barbara Brown 01271 882366
⇒ Email: tomandbarbara<at>umbermusic.co.uk
⊕ Workshops available on: Singing, Customs & traditions, Shanties, Mumming, West Country Song. Schools and project work. Event development in the vernacular arts.
Devon WREN MUSIC music, song, dance, wkshps, CPD www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR.
⊕ Wren Music devises and delivers folk workshops tailored to your needs, across UK for all ages, including singing, songwriting, composing, performing, oral history research, corporate teambuilding, and mentoring. Call or email today to discuss how we can work together. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
Somerset HALSWAY MANOR National Centre for the Folk Arts www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
⊕ Mel’s Melodeon Club. Regular monthly class for anyone interested in learning to play the melodeon. Mel Biggs (Moirai and Harlequin Morris) offers lessons from beginner to intermediate level. Guiding you in learning the basic and improve your skill and technique. Each class 1.5 hours duration
⊕ Monthly Piano Accordion Classes with Paul Hutchinson. A brand new course of monthly classes for accordion players wanting to improve their playing, led by Paul Hutchinson (Belshazzar’s Feast, with trio Hoover the Dog, Pagoda Project and PLF). Lessons for total beginners to intermediate level players. Each class 1.5 hours duration.
Somerset ACORNS YOUNG MUSIC GROUP www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/acorns David Francis 01275 540231
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Playing at festivals and local events.
SW Devon WREN MUSIC groups listed below ................. www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754
⇒ Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk
⊕ Sing and play with Wren Music. All voices and all abilities welcome, no music reading. Weekly groups, all led by professional folk artists. All events are in Devon. [New address, same phone: July 2017]
NOTE FROM EDITORS, 30/12/2019:
below has not been revised for some time, so may not be accurate, but will give you an idea of the range of activities covered by Wren Music
• DETAILS of “VOICES IN COMMON FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, 157-165 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7HZ, Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• NORTH DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → The George Hotel, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3AB, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2.00 – 4.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• WEST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Room 617 Okehampton College, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• EAST DEVON FOLK CHOIR (16+)
• TORBAY FOLK CHOIR (16+) → Goodrington Methodist Church, Grange Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7LG, Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ Friendly singing workshops focus on traditional, world and roots, songs which are learned primarily by ear. All voices and all abilities are welcome, and there are no auditions, and no need to read music. New members always welcome.
• DETAILS of “YOUTH FOLK CHOIRS” •
• EXETER ROOTS A CAPELLA (13-18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times
⊕ We aim for excellent sounds with our natural voices, and perform at concerts, festivals and other events - and we work together to write our own songs. No auditions - all are welcome, whether you have sung before or not.
• EXETER SINGING ROOTS (8-18) → St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 6NN, Thursdays 5.00 – 6.30pm
⊕ We sing folk songs from England and from around the world. All are welcome, whether they have sung before or not. There are no auditions and no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• OKEHAMPTON ROOTS ENSEMBLE (8 – 18) → Okehampton College Music Department, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1PW, Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm.
⊕ Singing and music activity group for all abilities. All welcome, whether they have sung or played before or not - wide range of instruments provided. No auditions, no need to read music - and it is not a competition!
• DETAILS of “FOLK ORCHESTRAS ETC” •
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF EAST DEVON (14+) → Broadclyst Victory Hall, The Green, Broadclyst, Devon EX5 3DX.
⊕ The tunes (from Devon, the Westcountry and beyond) are learnt primarily by ear - written scores are provided if desired. There are no auditions, and no prior experience of playing folk music is necessary. New members always welcome.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF NORTH DEVON (14+) → Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, Devon EX38 8HQ. Mondays, 7.00 - 9.00pm.
⊕ Music workshop. Mainly for adults, all instruments welcome, no auditions. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European dance music, primarily by ear. Leader: Nick Wyke, Becki Driscoll.
• FOLK ORCHESTRA OF TORBAY (14+) → Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF, Thursdays, 7.00 – 9.00pm.
⊕ All instruments welcome, no auditions - new members always welcome. Workshops focus on learning and playing traditional English and European music, primarily by ear. Leader: David Faulkner. FOOT also plays at concerts and dances across Devon.
• MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA OF DEVON (14+) → Fairplace Church, Fairplace, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DN, Occasional Saturdays 2.00 – 5.00pm
⊕ Join Devon’s newest string band! We will be working on repertoire from the golden age of the mandolin with leader Matt Norman. Music reading helpful, but not essential. MOOD is open to players of all sizes (and shapes) of mandolin.
• ROOTS ACOUSTIC (13 – 18) → Please see www.wrenmusic.co.uk for venue details dates and times.
⊕ All are welcome and there are no auditions. No experience or music reading is needed, and the emphasis will be on having fun with music, and making friends through music
MEMBERS - Updates every issue in FW & here online, so don’t delay, send us your entries!
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6. FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY (BRIEF SUMMARY)
South-West Festivals & Workshops
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Chippenham Folk Festival (from a festival advert)
June The PENNYMOOR SONG AND ALE Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround
Pennymoor SAR → see FW Devon news pages above
→ MORCHARD BISHOP: The London Inn, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NW.
May CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL www.chippfolk.co.uk
→ CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire. Various venues around the town.
June TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk
→ TEIGNMOUTH, Devon.
June WEST SOMERSET FOLK FESTIVAL www.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk
→ CARHAMPTON, Somerset.
Carhampton Recreation Hall, Carhampton Recreation Ground.
July PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL www.priddyfolk.org
→ PRIDDY near WELLS, Somerset. Village Green.
August CORNWALL FOLK FESTIVAL www.cornwallfolkfestival.com
→ WADEBRIDGE, Cornwall. Numerous venues throughout the town.
October WREN MUSIC FOLK FESTIVAL (formally the Baring-Gould Folk Weekend) www.wrenmusic.co.uk
→ OKEHAMPTON, Devon. Held in comfortable indoor venues in the old market town of Okehampton, nestling on the northern slopes of Dartmoor.
Every Issue, we cover Member-Festivals for the next 12+ Months !
Pennymoor SAR → see FW Devon news pages above
→ MORCHARD BISHOP: The London Inn, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NW.
May CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL www.chippfolk.co.uk
→ CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire. Various venues around the town.
June TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk
→ TEIGNMOUTH, Devon.
June WEST SOMERSET FOLK FESTIVAL www.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk
→ CARHAMPTON, Somerset.
Carhampton Recreation Hall, Carhampton Recreation Ground.
July PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL www.priddyfolk.org
→ PRIDDY near WELLS, Somerset. Village Green.
August CORNWALL FOLK FESTIVAL www.cornwallfolkfestival.com
→ WADEBRIDGE, Cornwall. Numerous venues throughout the town.
October WREN MUSIC FOLK FESTIVAL (formally the Baring-Gould Folk Weekend) www.wrenmusic.co.uk
→ OKEHAMPTON, Devon. Held in comfortable indoor venues in the old market town of Okehampton, nestling on the northern slopes of Dartmoor.
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).
West Country (except Glos) News, from Folklife members.
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NEWS PAGES below cover: --- ➀ Venues --- ➁ Performers --- ➂ Media --- ➃ Services --- ➄ Workshops Providers --- ➅ Members' Festivals & Workshops Diary, ads & fully-detailed diary listings: Festival & Workshop webpage --- ➆ Folklife Societies, ➇ Folklife Studies & Institutions, ➈ Seasonal Celebrations: Folklife Traditions website We're always glad to hear from enthusiasts who would like to join us at Folklife magazine (3 per year), for your news plus your Members' Directory listings. Annual Membership is £18 a year, for posted UK (but £2 credit for this smaller issue), or for PDF via WeTransfer worldwide, see Info webpage or email sam@folklife.uk |
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Cornwall
🄵 ROB BARRATT comic poet Gigs
November 3rd Philleigh Folk Club, Philleigh-in- Roseland, near Truro, Cornwall.
2022
January 13th – Lyceum Folk Club, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5PJ
February 3rd – The Acorn Theatre, Penzance, also featuring Robert Garnham in The Two Robbies Show.
Rob Barratt , 01566 880336, rbarratt@cooptel.net For more information, see: www.robbarratt.co.uk
🄵 FOLK @ LAMORNA’S - NEW MEMBER
With regard to the Newsletter and zoom directory, the Miner Quay Zoom sessions (Tuesday) have finished. However, I now run "Folk @ Lamorna’s” on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month 7:15 for a 7:30 start. Everyone is most welcome - performers and listeners. We have a spotlight session on 25th November with Pat & Ned Clamp. We have a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FolkMusicOnline which gives the zoom links for the evening, but I also have a mailing list if people want to join.
People may also be interested in ‘CORNISH STORY LIVE’ which is a monthly zoom story telling session about Cornish Culture and History - first Saturday of the month. Recordings of past events can be found at http://cornishstory.com/eventbrite_category/cslive/
If anyone is interested in joining the mailing list for the Cornish Story events they can email me at lamorna<at>me.com
All the best
Lamorna Spry For Zoom details see ⎈ Zoom list webpage
🄵 BODMIN FOLK CLUB will reopen on Friday 26th November at 8pm in St Petroc’s Parish Rooms [opposite St Petroc’s Church] with an Open House evening. This will be a chance to come together and sing as only we at Bodmin know how!!!!
We’ll be operating under Covid Safety Measures to help keep us safe.
3rd December is Jim Causley’s Christmas Show. Come along and get the Christmas season off to a fabulous start. Tickets are here.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there .. put the word out..
Devon
🄵 PENNYMOOR SINGAROUND - revised listings. Changed from those shown in print list in Directory: Summary List above
After over 40 years at the Cruwys Arms in Pennymoor, the singaround has now lost this venue due to a change of landlord.
Here is a summary of the revised list of sessions in mid Devon run by Pennymoor members.
Full details are given below under VENUES in Online DIRECTORY box above
🄵 1st Sun Sticklepath session has closed
🄵 VENUE CHANGE:
Last Sun, 12 noon Devon CHERITON FITZPAINE HALF MOON LUNCHTIME MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Clare Penney 01884 860023
🄵 NO CHANGE:
1st Tue Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
🄵 NEW CONTACT:
Last Tue Devon COLEFORD THE NEW INN SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Dave Brassington 01363 84914
🄵 VENUE CHANGE:
3rd Wed Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SINGAROUND Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Biddy 01271 373305
🄵 NEW SESSION
4th Wed Devon STOKE CANNON FOLK AT THE STOKE Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Alison/Paul 07709324836
🄵 VENUE CHANGE:
1st Thu, 12 noon Devon (venue: contact us) LUNCHTIME SONG/MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Jon 01363 83740
Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol & S Glos --- no changes
🄵 ROB BARRATT comic poet Gigs
November 3rd Philleigh Folk Club, Philleigh-in- Roseland, near Truro, Cornwall.
2022
January 13th – Lyceum Folk Club, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5PJ
February 3rd – The Acorn Theatre, Penzance, also featuring Robert Garnham in The Two Robbies Show.
Rob Barratt , 01566 880336, rbarratt@cooptel.net For more information, see: www.robbarratt.co.uk
🄵 FOLK @ LAMORNA’S - NEW MEMBER
With regard to the Newsletter and zoom directory, the Miner Quay Zoom sessions (Tuesday) have finished. However, I now run "Folk @ Lamorna’s” on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month 7:15 for a 7:30 start. Everyone is most welcome - performers and listeners. We have a spotlight session on 25th November with Pat & Ned Clamp. We have a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FolkMusicOnline which gives the zoom links for the evening, but I also have a mailing list if people want to join.
People may also be interested in ‘CORNISH STORY LIVE’ which is a monthly zoom story telling session about Cornish Culture and History - first Saturday of the month. Recordings of past events can be found at http://cornishstory.com/eventbrite_category/cslive/
If anyone is interested in joining the mailing list for the Cornish Story events they can email me at lamorna<at>me.com
All the best
Lamorna Spry For Zoom details see ⎈ Zoom list webpage
🄵 BODMIN FOLK CLUB will reopen on Friday 26th November at 8pm in St Petroc’s Parish Rooms [opposite St Petroc’s Church] with an Open House evening. This will be a chance to come together and sing as only we at Bodmin know how!!!!
We’ll be operating under Covid Safety Measures to help keep us safe.
3rd December is Jim Causley’s Christmas Show. Come along and get the Christmas season off to a fabulous start. Tickets are here.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there .. put the word out..
Devon
🄵 PENNYMOOR SINGAROUND - revised listings. Changed from those shown in print list in Directory: Summary List above
After over 40 years at the Cruwys Arms in Pennymoor, the singaround has now lost this venue due to a change of landlord.
Here is a summary of the revised list of sessions in mid Devon run by Pennymoor members.
Full details are given below under VENUES in Online DIRECTORY box above
🄵 1st Sun Sticklepath session has closed
🄵 VENUE CHANGE:
Last Sun, 12 noon Devon CHERITON FITZPAINE HALF MOON LUNCHTIME MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Clare Penney 01884 860023
🄵 NO CHANGE:
1st Tue Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
🄵 NEW CONTACT:
Last Tue Devon COLEFORD THE NEW INN SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Dave Brassington 01363 84914
🄵 VENUE CHANGE:
3rd Wed Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SINGAROUND Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Biddy 01271 373305
🄵 NEW SESSION
4th Wed Devon STOKE CANNON FOLK AT THE STOKE Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Alison/Paul 07709324836
🄵 VENUE CHANGE:
1st Thu, 12 noon Devon (venue: contact us) LUNCHTIME SONG/MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround Jon 01363 83740
Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol & S Glos --- no changes
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The following appears in the current Folklife Traditions pages,
on https://www.folklife-traditions.uk/this-issue.html Obituary – John Shaw The traditional folk song scene in the Bristol area, and the mountain dulcimer world more widely, lost one of its most significant, eclectic and distinctive performers with the passing of John Shaw on 29th June aged 77. John moved to Bristol in 1968 with his wife, Angela, to pursue their careers in social work. John quickly developed a large and varied repertoire of mainly British but also American traditional songs and gained a reputation for interpreting them in his own particular style. John also began researching into Bristol’s musical heritage which resulted in 1982 in the production of a book, recording and stage show, ‘Alongside Bristol Quay’. He also became interested in the life and repertoire of Joseph Elliot from Todber and he recorded a number of his songs on an album, ‘Songs of a Dorset Fisherman’. The ‘electric folk’ movement was taking off and John, Angela and friends formed the group ‘Elecampane’ with him playing bass. The group quickly moved into what became known as ‘folk theatre’. During the recording of their first LP, ‘When God’s on the Water’, John purchased his first mountain dulcimer This instrument was to become a passion for the rest of his life. It is probably in his playing of it and its use for the accompaniment of his singing that he is best known. His wide repertoire, best illustrated in his own personal recordings, ‘Hourglass’, ‘Regional Curiosity’ and ‘Says Plato’ and on collaborations with the singer/ songwriter, Alan Kirkpatrick, was unique. He was a one-time Chair of the UK Nonsuch Dulcimer Society. John was also a founder member of the Bristol Shantymen, played bass with the celidh band ‘Jig Mad Wolf’, was the musical director of the West Gallery Group ‘Called To Be Saints’ and the unacknowledged leader of ‘The Hotwells Howlers’, a group that specialises in researching local and seasonal songs and staging multimedia folk productions. Another sideline was as a Punch and Judy man and he co-wrote Elecampane’s LP and stageshow, ‘The Further Adventures of Mr Punch’. John was a ’one-off’. A kind, gentle, modest, generous and considerate man, a loving husband to Angela, father to Cathy and Rosie and grandfather to Jim and Holly; the world is a lesser place without him. Dave Byrne. |
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