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🄵 Last Tues Newport RHIWDERIN LAST TUESDAY SING www.newportfolkclub.co.uk

Cris 01633 896347
→ The Rhiwderin Inn (01633 897722), Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8RX, 8pm.
⇒ Cris, 07962 319298. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕ Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club. [new contact phone, October 2023]

Fleece Inn 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Sep-May
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. info<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Fleecey Folk, folk concert nights. [2017 Feb, changed to Day Varies]

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🄵  Day Varies   Worcs   BRETFORTON   FLEECEY FOLK   www.thefleeceinn.co.uk   Fleece Inn   01386 831173
→   The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Sep-May
⇒    The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. info<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕   Fleecey Folk, folk concert nights.  [2017 Feb, changed to Day Varies]

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🄵  2nd Sun, monthly Birmingham MOSELEY    SCANDI MUSIC SESSIONS    www.tradartsteam.co.uk   Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→   Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE.  2pm - 5pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕   Meet up and play a few Swedish and other Scandinavian tunes. All musicians welcome - more info and links to tunes via the ScandiBrum facebook page [2023 Feb, new venue]

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🄵  THE SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION (SSS) ... every Sunday, different pub.

🄵  1st Sun   Warks   ILMINGTON    SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: HOWARD ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com  Pub 01608 682226
→ The Howard Arms (01608 682226), Ilmington, Walks CV36 4LT. 7.30pm until 10.30pm.
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs).  Typically around 20 musicians. [new times, Aug 2023]

🄵  2nd Sun   Worcs   BRETFORTON   SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE FLEECE INN www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com  Pub 01608 682226
→   The Fleece Inn (01386 831173), The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. WR11 7JE.   8-11.00pm.
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs).  Typically around 20 musicians. [new times, Oct 2021]

🄵  3rd Sun   Warks   TEMPLE GRAFTON   SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE BLUE BOAR  www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com  Pub 01789 750010
→ The Blue Boar (01789 750010), Temple Grafton, Warks B49 6NR. 7pm until 10pm
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs).  Typically around 20 musicians. [new times, Oct 2021]

🄵 4th Sun Warks LOWER QUINTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE COLLEGE ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 720066
→ The College Arms (01789 720066), Lower Quinton, Warks CV37 8SG. 7pm until 10pm
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs).  Typically around 20 musicians. [new venue, Aug 2023]

🄵  5th Sun varies   VARIES  SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: VENUE VARIES  www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Paul Bryan 07711 121210
→ If there’s a 5th Sunday in the month, it’s a variable venues, arranged individually, see website.
⇒   Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕    The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs).  Typically around 20 musicians.     [updated Oct 2021]

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🄵  Fortnightly Mon   Worcs   WORCESTER   DRAGON INN SESSION    www.worcesterfolk.org.uk    Mike Walton   01905 357482
→   Dragon Inn (01905 25845) , 51 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JT (A38 north from city).
⇒  mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕   Traditional Irish music throughout, jigs, reels, polkas, hornpipes and airs plus other variants.
The Zoom session (see Venues-Zoom webpage) will still continue on other Mondays in view of a number of people liking this format, together with some being too distant to easily get to the pub.    (revised Nov 2022).

🄵  Feb 2023 --- VENUE CLOSED - NEW VENUE BEING SOUGHT
1st Mon Worcs MONDAY SESSION AT THE PHEASANT  (no website) Frank Jolley 07482 625877
→ New Street, Worcester WR1 2DP. 1st Mon, 7.15pm.
⇒ martin001745<at>gmail.com
⊕ An ideal venue, very friendly and helpful staff, so we are going to make this our regular meeting place. Jon, the landlord, has offered a room upstairs which accommodates 30 people. Parking: Cornmarket car park £1 after 7 pm.

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🄵  Every Tue  Herefs BROMYARD   THE FALCON ACOUSTIC MUSIC SESSION  (no website)  Roger Pugh 01885 483425
→ The Falcon Hotel, 4 Broad Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4BT
⇒ Contact: Roger Pugh 01885 483425 or John Bloor 07774 834689.
⊕ Every Tuesday: acoustic music session in the bar at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, 8-11pm - singing and playing welcome, anything goes. [new listing, Oct. 2023]

🄵  3rd Tue Herefds   LONGTOWN   CROWN INN FOLK EVENINGS    http://blackhilltales.blogspot.com   John/Jane Baxter   01981 510388
→   The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 8pm. Meals & accommodation, campsite nearby.
⇒    John and Jane Baxter e-mail john.baxter87<at>virgin.net, or ring Folk Evenings contact John Biggs 01981510629
⊕   All singers and musicians will be made very welcome at this singaround session (pub meals & accommodation, campsite nearby). Other venues are used for additional sessions. Register for our Newsletter via e-mail above or go to Blackhilltales link above.

🄵 3rd Tues [most months] Herefs LEDBURY   LEDBURY SINGAROUND & MUSIC SESSION (no website)
→ Ledbury RFC, Ross Road, Ledbury, HR8 2LP. Starts 7.30pm
⇒ Contact: Bernie on bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singaround & music session for folk and rural roots. Singers, poets, storytellers, and all types of acoustic instruments welcome. Free entry. Please check before coming, as not every month. [2024 Jan, changed from 3rd Wed to 3rd Tues; 2024 Mar, new time]

🄵  Last Tue Herefs LEDBURY HOMEND POETS & MUSICIANS   https://www.folklife.uk/homend-poets.html Nick Halligan 01684 563281
→   Pot & Page cafe (01531 248743), 8 New St, Ledbury HR8 2DX. 6.30pm to 8pm.
⇒     Email nickh2009<at>btinternet.com, but phone preferred.   [New venue, Jan 2022]

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🄵  Wkly Wed   Herefds   LEDBURY    PRINCE OF WALES SESSION pub website www.powledbury.com/page6.html   John Burton   01531 630159
→   Prince of Wales (01531 632250), Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DL. Starts around 9pm.
  ⊕   This acoustic session is now in its 23rd year. We have mainly folk songs and music, with some blues, but anything goes. Always enjoyable,  with a relaxed atmosphere - aided by some of the best beer in the region. [new Member 11/2016]

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🄵  3rd   Wed   Worcs   BRETFORTON   The FLEECE CELTIC SESSION   www.thefleeceinn.co.uk   Nigel Smith   01386 831173
→   The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Approximately 8.30pm start.
⇒    The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. nigel<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕   Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly traditional Celtic folk (music & song). Food available. Excellent beer!

‡‡ Every 4 weeks on a Wednesday   Worcs   BREDON   THE ROYAL OAK SESSION  pub website www.facebook.com/theroyaloakbredon Tony Gibbons 01242 232126
→ The Royal Oak (01684 772502), Main Road, Bredon, GL20 7LW. Start at 8.00 p.m. or before if people are there.
⇒ Tony Gibbons 01242 232126  tonyjgibbons<at>btinternet.com
⊕   Every 4 weeks on a Wednesday. Any instrument would be welcome. All traditions will be welcomed including Scandinavian & European. Parking is good. Onlookers would be welcomed. Contact Tony by email or phone as above.  (Nov 2022, new listing)

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🄵  1st   Wed Birmingham   MOSELEY    TALES & ALES STORY SESSION    www.tradartsteam.co.uk   Trad. Arts Team   07946 718286
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE. 8pm
⇒    Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕   Come along to share stories and ales at this great storytelling venue. [2023 back live]

🄵  3rd Wed   Birmingham   KINGS HEATH    BIRMINGHAM STORYTELLING CAFÉ     www.tradartsteam.co.uk   Trad. Arts Team   07946 71828
→ Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA, 7.30pm - 10pm, September to June,
⇒   Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU,
   email birminghamstorytellingcafe<at>gmail.com, or via website, www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk
⊕   Doors open and food served from 6.30pm. The perfect setting to enjoy an evening of storytelling. We have an exciting line-up of guests and regular tellers from across the Midlands. Tickets £7 from the venue (0121 443 4725) or wegottickets.com [2019 Nov, new listing]

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🄵  1st  Wed, afternoon     Warks ATHERSTONE   FOLK AT THE LION www.facebook.com/groups/1194655407220890/ Phil Benson    01827 711514
→   The Atherstone Red Lion, 99 Long Street, Atherstone CV9 1BB.  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, all year
⇒    Phillip Benson, Sixth Lock Cottage, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 2SL. phil<at>atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
⊕     Folk in a local hostelry, run by anyone who turns up (not quite, but it gives the flavour). Singaround format, mostly.
1st Wednesday afternoon monthly. Come and join a few friends just singing for the joy of it. Free Entry. (new website May 2019)

🄵  1st Wed          Warks   NUNEATON NUNEATON FOLK CLUB   https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com  Geoff Veasey
→     Queens Hall at the Crew (upstairs), 75-77 Queen's Road, Nuneaton CV115LA. 8.00pm on guest nights. All year.
⇒    Organiser: Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk   See also NFC Facebook Group Page.
⊕     "Live"   Folk (Traditional and Contemporary), Blues, Acoustic and Open Mic-style performances. Free!   Parking nearby. Seating around 60, plus standing room. Featured guests usually take or share the main spot at the end of each half, with pre-booked floor spots.   [new member, Apr 2018]

🄵  2nd,4th Wed Warks   BEDWORTH    BEDWORTH FOLK CLUB    www.bedworthfolkclub.co.uk    Malc Gurnham   024 7634 5568
→   Every 2nd Wednesday:  new venue  The Newdigate Club, Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire CV7 9NY.    new start time    8.00pm.
→   Most 4th Wednesdays:    Bedworth Rugby Club, Rectory Fields, Smarts Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 0BP   8.30pm.
⇒    Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk

🄵  3rd  Wed Warks   ATHERSTONE   ATHERSTONE FOLK CLUB   www.atherstonefolkclub.org.uk   Phillip Benson   01827 711514
→   The Atherstone Red Lion, 99 Long Street, Atherstone CV9 1BB.   8.00 pm, all year
⌂   Phillip Benson, Sixth Lock Cottage, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 2SL. phil<at>atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
⊕ 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please see website for latest info.  [2022 Feb, venue changed]

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🄵  Weekly Thu Herefs MUCH DEWCHURCH   BLACK SWAN SESSION   [no pub or session website]   Bob Chance 01981 540725
→ Black Swan (01981 540295), B4348, Much Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 8DJ
⇒   Bob Chance, 01981 540725, r.h.t.c(at)hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Thursday night is folk night in possibly the oldest pub in Herefordshire, delightful, welcoming 15th century heavily-beamed village inn. Home-prepared, mainly locally-sourced food, guest beers typically from regional breweries, draught perry and cider. [new member 18/1/20]

🄵  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. (various details revised, July 2019)

🄵  1st   Thu Herefs MUCH MARCLE    ROVING FOLK (no website)  John Hodgson 01531 890852
→   Much Marcle Memorial Hall, Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2LY. 7.30pm.
⇒   Email  rovingfolkkempley<at>btinternet.com to join the mailing list.
⊕ A warm reception for singers, players and the spoken word. Bring your own drinks. Free entry.    [venue change 2022 Jan, was in Glos]

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🄵  Wkly   Thu   Worcs   BRETFORTON   The FLEECE SESSION   www.thefleeceinn.co.uk   Pub 01386 831173
→   The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, ,Worcs WR11 7JE. 8.45pm, all year
⇒ info<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕   Historic National Trust pub. Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly but not solely, traditional English folk. Food available. Excellent beer! All Fleece Inn event tickets available on line: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk

🄵 1st or 2nd Thu   Worcs   BRETFORTON   The FLEECE CEILIDH CLUB   www.thefleeceinn.co.uk   Pub 01386 831173
→   The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. From 7.30pm
⇒ info<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕   Historic National Trust pub. With the Fleece Ceilidh Band & caller Tina Morris - a real fun experience! £10 (-18 £5). Dates see website.  All Fleece Inn event tickets available on line: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk  (added Feb 2024)

🄵  2nd+Last Thu   Worcs   BROMSGROVE   BROMSGROVE FOLK CLUB   www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk   Bob Bignell   0121 476 5938
→   Catshill Club (01527 833227), 13 Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0JJ. 8.15pm
⇒    Bob Bignell. Mob: 07828 716842. bobcynfolk<at>aol.com
⊕   We book artists who entertain, the best on from this country and beyond. In addition, regular “Singin’ and Suppin” nights when
        we entertain ourselves, well attended, such is the standard. Held in a large comfortable room with a bar.

🄵  Ftntly   Thu   Worcs   MALVERN   TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION Ir/Sc. www.worcesterfolk.org.uk        Mike Walton    01905 357482
→   The Wyche Inn (01684 575396), 74 Wyche Road, Malvern WR14 4EQ. 8.30pm.
⌂   Or contact Paul Hawes: paulmhawes<at>gmail.com
⊕   Traditional music session. Come along for the best in Irish and Scottish music. Musicians welcome, or just come along to listen.  [2017 Apr , venue changed]

🄵  1st   Thu, daytime   Worcs    REDDITCH    MOUNTAIN DULCIMER Practice Sessions http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead    01527 64229
→   Sally's home in Redditch. B97 4PD. Please contact Sally for directions, 11.00 - 15:00. (please check)
⇒    Sally Whytehead, 01527 64229. sally.whytehead<at>gmail.com
⊕   Mountain Dulcimer informal get together where you can learn to play and learn new repertoire, with bring and share lunch. Some instruments available for loan. Please contact Sally before attending for the first time. Free. [2019 Dec, sessions name retitled]

🄵  1st & 3rd Thu    Worcs    ECKINGTON    ANCHOR INN SESSION    www.worcesterfolk.org.uk    Mike Walton   01905 357482
→   Anchor Inn & Restaurant, Cotheridge Ln, Eckington, Pershore WR10 3BA, in the Snug bar of the pub. 8pm-11pm
⇒  mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕   All forms of music and song, mainly traditional, informal. (added Nov 2022)

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🄵  2nd,4th   Thu   Birmingham   MOSELEY   MOSELEY VILLAGE BAND https://tradartsteam.co.uk/our-events/events-by-partners-and-friends/ Trad. Arts Team   0121 443 5687
→   Post Office Rooms, 149-153 Alcester Road, B13 8JP. 7.30 - 9.15pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU. info<at>moseleyvillageband.org.uk
⊕   Lively traditional tunes in several parts, with occasional workshops. All musicians welcome. [2023 Feb, website changed]

🄵  2nd Thu   Birmingham   DIGBETH   POLITICAL SONG SESSION   www.tradartsteam.co.uk   Trad. Arts Team   07946 718286
→    Warehouse Café, 54-57 Allison St, Birmingham B5 5TH, 7:30pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕     Come along, raise your voices, let the songs be heard, whether they were written yesterday or hundreds of years ago, let us learn from them and take heart from them. [change of day and now back live, 2023 Feb]

🄵  2nd Thu WOLVERHAMPTON The COMBERMERE ARMS FOLK SESSION [no session website] John & Jo Crane 01902 331430
→ The Combermere Arms, 90 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TY. 8pm start.
⊕ An acoustic Folk Session - Mostly traditional English/Celtic Music and Song. All welcome. Come along for a tune or a song or just come for the craic!  [new Member, 2022 July]

🄵  4th Thu WOLVERHAMPTON The CHINDIT INN FOLK SESSION  [no session website] John & Jo Crane 01902 331430
→ The Chindit Inn, 113 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton WV3 9SE. 8pm start.
⊕ An acoustic Folk Session - Mostly traditional English/Celtic Music and Song. All welcome. Come along for a tune or a song or just come for the craic! [new Member, 2022 July]

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🄵  2nd,4th Thu   Warks   STUDLEY    Make & Play HAMMERED DULCIMER Practice Nights  http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead    01527 64229
→   Studley Baptist Church, New Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7ND, 19.30 to 21.45 all year (please check)
⇒    Sally Whytehead, 01527 64229. sally.whytehead<at>gmail.com
⊕   Hammered Dulcimer informal get together where you can learn to play, learn new repertoire, get help with making your own and eat cake!
       Some instruments available for loan. Please contact Sally before attending for the first time. £1 per dulcimer. [2019 Dec, sessions name retitled]

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🄵  Monthly Fri Herefs BROMYARD FOLK AT THE FALCON is now:
🄵  Monthly Fri Herefs BROMYARD FOLK IN THE FOYER  https://folkatthefalcon.com Roger Pugh 01885 483425
→ The Conquest Theatre, Tenbury Road, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LL
⇒ e-mail: pugh<at>live.co.uk  Landline: 01885 483425 Mob: 07779 694615 www.facebook.com/folkatthefalcon
⊕ Folk at the Falcon is a recently established folk and acoustic music evening which takes place in the atmospheric setting of the Falcon Mews. The Team bring you a selection of excellent local and national artists, monthly on a Friday. [new venue, Feb 2023]

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🄵  1st, 3rd, 5th (may vary, check web)  Fri   Worcs   WORCESTER   SOMERS TRAD. FOLK CLUB   www.somers-folk-club.org.uk   Sam/Eleanor   01684 561378
→   Bishop Allenby Hall (Streetmap), an accessible venue, St. Stephen's Church - parking in churchyard, hall is to side of church. St. Stephen's Street, via A449, Worcester WR3 7HS. (aerial_view)  8.15-10.45pm (doors 8pm) - please check website for exceptional changes. All year.
⇒   Chris  info<at>somers-folk-club.org.uk  or Eleanor & Sam  01684 561378   (E&S are the Folklife editors -- but STFC is a separate organisation)
⊕   “A place where traditional song is at home”. Mostly songs; choruses start 1st Fridays; singers’ nights every Friday, all welcome. Visitors £3.50, but your 1st visit is free! We also have occasional Saturday specials (Member-only) free to regulars.
🄵 2nd & 4th Fri Zoom Currently Somers members only; annual membership is £10 to 31/12 annually. Contact etc as above. [added: an accessible venue, & 5th Fridays, updated Nov 2023]

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🄵  Wkly   Fri Birmingham   HIGHGATE BLACK DIAMOND FOLK SONG CLUB   http://blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk Paul Ryan 0121 357 7326
→   The Lamp Tavern, Barford Street, Highgate, Birmingham. 8pm, Sept-July. [2018-19 season restarts 31/8 !]
⇒    748 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1EX. contact<at>blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk
⊕   Singers’ nights alternate Fridays, guests inbetween.  [2019 Aug, start time change to 8pm]

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🄵  1st Sat  Worcs   ALVECHURCH    ALVECHURCH FRENCH DANCE & MUSIC    https://tradartsteam.co.uk/our-events/events-by-partners-and-friends/   Trad. Arts Team
→ Alvechurch Village Hall, Worcs B48 7JX, 2.30pm - 5pm
⇒   Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU,
   email alvechurchfrenchdance<at>gmail.com, website https://tradartsteam.co.uk/our-events/events-by-partners-and-friends/
⊕ Monthly traditional dance events. Come and enjoy a variety of traditional French dances, bourrées, polkas, mazurkas, valses, Breton, etc. All abilities of dancer and musician welcome, please bring £2 towards the cost of the hall. Please bring your own refreshments.  [2023 Feb, new webpage]

🄵  4th   Sat   Worcs   BRANSFORD   FOLK AT THE FOLD   www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk   Eric+Eileen Payne    01886 880061
→   The Fold, A4103 Worcester to Hereford Rd, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JB. 8.30pm
⇒    24 Huntingdon, Cradley, Near Malvern, Worcs WR13 5JZ   eric_payne<at>btinternet.com
⊕   Be heard! come and sing, play, tell a story or poem - or just enjoy listening! Beautiful half-timbered surroundings with lovely acoustics. Entrance £2. Bring your own drinks and a smile! ‘Folk’ - as individual as you are. All welcome!

🄵  2nd Sat, + occ. other  Worcs PERSHORE    FOYER FOLK  www.number8.org  Box Office 01386 555488
→   Number 8, High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1BG,    8pm
⇒ General Office 01386 555028, email enquiries<at>number8.org
⊕   Number 8’s folk night in The Foyer are on second Saturdays (occasional variations - please check before travelling) showcasing bands and performers from the local area and from further afield. Admission prices vary, from as little as £4. Details www.number8.org [new Member, 2018 Oct]

🄵  2nd   Sat   Worcs RUSHWICK     RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB  https://rushwickfolkclub.wixsite.com/home  Derek Lovell    01299 824908
→   Rushwick Village Hall, Rushwick, near Worcester. 8.00pm.
⇒    derek.lovell<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕   Singers’ nights, £2 admission, all year. Please bring your own beer. Tea/coffee available during break. [new website, 2017 Jan]

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INFO page: contact us, and about Folklife & FW: a summary on Folklife site

KEEPING FOLK IN TOUCH ! 1 copy posted £6 (EU £9). or PDF via WeTransfer £3.
Join FOLKLIFE, annually only £9 as PDF, --- OR both magazines posted £18, EU £27, for 3 issues, for

FOLKLIFE WEST 3/year and FOLKLIFE TRADITIONS JOURNAL 2/year, posted to you, and
your news/publicity in FW (each news item: up to 200 words, more if advertising),
- including detailed FESTIVAL DIARY for next 12 months, and detailed WORKSHOP DIARY
FW pages copied to folklife.uk, our main site, & FTJ pages copied to folklife-traditions.uk,
and FW, and FTJ, posted to you ...... contact sam@folklife.uk

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