Venues: England West Country (South-West)
Venues: England West Country (South-West) • www.folklife.uk/v-south-west
Song, Music, Dance, Poetry, Story: Clubs • Concerts • Sings • Sessions • Ceilidhs • Workshop series
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Song, Music, Dance, Poetry, Story: Clubs • Concerts • Sings • Sessions • Ceilidhs • Workshop series
On other pages: Performers: West Country Folklife West magazine: West Country news
Visiting the West Country?
Links for each county, counties are listed in the same order as Folklife West magazine's England South-West pages
West Country 🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associates; see their Folk News on Folklife West magazine's West Country pages
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
Kernow • Cornwall
🄵 Sunday, weekly Cornwall FOUR LANES DREAMERS FOLK CLUB www.dreamersfolk.co.uk
→ Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, near Redruth. 7.30pm
⇒ Nigel Morson, ntmorson <at> aol.com.https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ The “family” feel on our folk nights is widely admired. We extend a very warm welcome to one & all to experience that special atmosphere of friends in harmony raising the roof in song. (New venue 2/2022)
🅄 Thursdays, 3rd Cornwall NEW POLZEATH WADEBRIDGE FOLK CLUB (no website)
→ Pentireglaze NT Cafe, near New Polzeath PL27 6Q . 7pm start
⇒ Neal Jolly 07761570707. neal.jolly<at>gmail.com
⊕ Unamplified venue. Come ready to sing and/or listen. Plenty of parking. Hot drinks available, bring own cold drinks. 5 pounds entry. This will allow us to build up funds to secure occasional guest artists. [new contacts and other new details, Dec 2022]
🄵 Friday, weekly Cornwall BODMIN BODMIN FOLK CLUB www.bodminfolk.co.uk
→ St. Petroc’s Parish Centre, Priory Rd, Bodmin PL31 2DP. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ sylvwatts – [at] – aol.com, or message on www.facebook.com/bodminfolk
⊕ The best singing club in the country. Guests alternate with singers nights. [2024]
🄵 Saturday, 4th Cornwall -- ZOOM session -- CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB www.dreamersfolk.co.uk
⇒ Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com.https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world!
→ Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, near Redruth. 7.30pm
⇒ Nigel Morson, ntmorson <at> aol.com.https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ The “family” feel on our folk nights is widely admired. We extend a very warm welcome to one & all to experience that special atmosphere of friends in harmony raising the roof in song. (New venue 2/2022)
🅄 Thursdays, 3rd Cornwall NEW POLZEATH WADEBRIDGE FOLK CLUB (no website)
→ Pentireglaze NT Cafe, near New Polzeath PL27 6Q . 7pm start
⇒ Neal Jolly 07761570707. neal.jolly<at>gmail.com
⊕ Unamplified venue. Come ready to sing and/or listen. Plenty of parking. Hot drinks available, bring own cold drinks. 5 pounds entry. This will allow us to build up funds to secure occasional guest artists. [new contacts and other new details, Dec 2022]
🄵 Friday, weekly Cornwall BODMIN BODMIN FOLK CLUB www.bodminfolk.co.uk
→ St. Petroc’s Parish Centre, Priory Rd, Bodmin PL31 2DP. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ sylvwatts – [at] – aol.com, or message on www.facebook.com/bodminfolk
⊕ The best singing club in the country. Guests alternate with singers nights. [2024]
🄵 Saturday, 4th Cornwall -- ZOOM session -- CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB www.dreamersfolk.co.uk
⇒ Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com.https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world!
Devon
🄵 Sunday, last lunchtime Devon CHERITON FITZPAINE HALF MOON LUNCHTIME MUSIC SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The Half Moon Inn, Cheriton Fitzpaine EX17 4JW. 12 noon
⇒ Clare Penney 01884 860023 Westland, Pennymoor, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8PG. west.land<at>talktalk.net
⊕ An informal session in the bar, all welcome, no charge [July 2024, confirmed]
🅄 Sunday, various Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM CONCERTS www.topshamfolkclub.org
→ Matthews Hall, 8pm to 10.30pm, doors open 7.30pm
⇒ John Stephens, 01392 875332, johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Tickets from singers’ nights and Matthews Hall café or on-line via wegottickets. Remaining tickets sold on the door. There will be a bar serving hot and cold drinks and cakes (do not bring your own drinks). [new venue & other details Dec 2021]
🅄 Monday, 1st Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM FC INSTRUMENTAL SESSIONwww.topshamfolkclub.org
→ Matthews Hall upper room.
⇒ John Stephens, 01392 875332, johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Monthly tunes session in the upper room of Matthews Hall on first Mondays. Bring your own drinks and a £1 contribution to pay for the room. [new venue & other details Dec 2021]
🅄 Monday, 1st Devon TEIGNMOUTH TEIGNMOUTH FOLK CLUBwww.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152?locale=en_GB
→ The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth. 8pm.
⇒ Details from Martyn Hillstead 07904037812, martyngh<at>aol.com, or follow on Facebook (link above).
⊕ Free admission, occasional guests. Singers and musicans are warmly welcomed. [change of day from last Thursdays; Feb 2023]
🅄 Tuesday, weekly (most) Tue Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM FC SINGERS NIGHTwww.topshamfolkclub.org
→ Matthews Hall Council chamber. Orchestra 7:30pm, singers from 7:45pm.
⇒ John Stephens, 01392 875332, johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Please bring your own drink and £1 room fee Arrive by 7:45pm to book a slot to perform. People normally do two songs or tunes in a 10 minute spot. Non-performers most welcome. Occasionally not on - check website. [new venue & other details Dec 2021]
🄵 Tuesday, 1st Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSIONFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW. 8pm
⇒ Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
⊕ Music and song. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Tuesday, Last Devon COLEFORD THE NEW INN SESSIONFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The New Inn (01363 84242), Coleford, near Crediton, Devon EX 17 5BZ. 8.00pm
⇒ Dave 01363 84914
⊕ Song and music. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Wednesday, 3rd Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SINGAROUNDFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon, EX17 4LW. 7.30pm, all year.
⇒ Biddy 01271 373305, biddy.mallabone<at>outlook.com
⊕ A good pub session, all welcome, no guests. [July 2024, confirmed]
→ The Half Moon Inn, Cheriton Fitzpaine EX17 4JW. 12 noon
⇒ Clare Penney 01884 860023 Westland, Pennymoor, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8PG. west.land<at>talktalk.net
⊕ An informal session in the bar, all welcome, no charge [July 2024, confirmed]
🅄 Sunday, various Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM CONCERTS www.topshamfolkclub.org
→ Matthews Hall, 8pm to 10.30pm, doors open 7.30pm
⇒ John Stephens, 01392 875332, johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Tickets from singers’ nights and Matthews Hall café or on-line via wegottickets. Remaining tickets sold on the door. There will be a bar serving hot and cold drinks and cakes (do not bring your own drinks). [new venue & other details Dec 2021]
🅄 Monday, 1st Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM FC INSTRUMENTAL SESSIONwww.topshamfolkclub.org
→ Matthews Hall upper room.
⇒ John Stephens, 01392 875332, johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Monthly tunes session in the upper room of Matthews Hall on first Mondays. Bring your own drinks and a £1 contribution to pay for the room. [new venue & other details Dec 2021]
🅄 Monday, 1st Devon TEIGNMOUTH TEIGNMOUTH FOLK CLUBwww.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152?locale=en_GB
→ The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth. 8pm.
⇒ Details from Martyn Hillstead 07904037812, martyngh<at>aol.com, or follow on Facebook (link above).
⊕ Free admission, occasional guests. Singers and musicans are warmly welcomed. [change of day from last Thursdays; Feb 2023]
🅄 Tuesday, weekly (most) Tue Devon TOPSHAM TOPSHAM FC SINGERS NIGHTwww.topshamfolkclub.org
→ Matthews Hall Council chamber. Orchestra 7:30pm, singers from 7:45pm.
⇒ John Stephens, 01392 875332, johnstephens.topsham<at>gmail.com
⊕ Please bring your own drink and £1 room fee Arrive by 7:45pm to book a slot to perform. People normally do two songs or tunes in a 10 minute spot. Non-performers most welcome. Occasionally not on - check website. [new venue & other details Dec 2021]
🄵 Tuesday, 1st Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SESSIONFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon EX17 4LW. 8pm
⇒ Hazel / Paul 01363 776275
⊕ Music and song. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Tuesday, Last Devon COLEFORD THE NEW INN SESSIONFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The New Inn (01363 84242), Coleford, near Crediton, Devon EX 17 5BZ. 8.00pm
⇒ Dave 01363 84914
⊕ Song and music. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Wednesday, 3rd Devon SANDFORD THE LAMB INN SINGAROUNDFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The Lamb Inn (01363 773676), The Square, Sandford, near Crediton, Devon, EX17 4LW. 7.30pm, all year.
⇒ Biddy 01271 373305, biddy.mallabone<at>outlook.com
⊕ A good pub session, all welcome, no guests. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Wednesday, 4th Devon STOKE CANON FOLK AT THE STOKEFacebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ Stoke Canon Inn (01392 840063), High Street, Stoke Canon. Devon EX5 4AR. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Alison/Paul 07709324836
⊕ A good pub session, all welcome, no guests. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Thursdays, weekly Devon BIDEFORD BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB www.bidefordfolkclub.com
→ The Joiners Arms, 6 Market Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2DR. 7.30pm, all year
⇒ Contact: John Purser – email: bidefolk<at>gmail.com or by telephone 01237 424286
⊕ Friendly singaround club welcoming all acoustic musicians, poets and storytellers. Occasional guests. [New contact details: 10/11/ 2016]
🄵 Thursdays, 1st, 12 noon Devon MORCHARD BISHOP LONDON INN lunchtime Song/Music SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The London Inn, Morchard Bishop EX17 6NW. Lunchtime session on the 1st Thursday, 12 to 3pm.
⇒ Jon 07840 524318 [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Thursdays, 2nd Devon TOTNES FOLK SONG CLUB Facebook: Totnes Folk Club
→ The Dartmouth Inn, The Plains, Totnes. 7.30 pm, all year except August.
⇒ Anne Gill, 01803 290427, “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5BD. annegill<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Occasional guests. Alternate contact Andy Clarke 01803 732312. (July 2024, new start time, & closed August)
🅄 Friday, last Devon EXETER EXETER FOLK CLUB www.exeterfolkclub.org
→ Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX. 8:00pm
⇒ The Cornelius Family (Peter, Maggie & Martyn) 01392 210983 Email: exeterfolkclub<at>outlook.com
Facebook: Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club www.facebook.com/groups/1687805081435851
⊕ Friendly and comfortable. Singers nights, plus up to six guest concert nights per year.Table-top bar, Teas+Coffees, Biscuits and homemade cakes, Raffle. Singers nights £2, Concert nights fee variable. V. occasional concert nights will be at another venue (see online). [new listing, May 2023]
→ Stoke Canon Inn (01392 840063), High Street, Stoke Canon. Devon EX5 4AR. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Alison/Paul 07709324836
⊕ A good pub session, all welcome, no guests. [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Thursdays, weekly Devon BIDEFORD BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB www.bidefordfolkclub.com
→ The Joiners Arms, 6 Market Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2DR. 7.30pm, all year
⇒ Contact: John Purser – email: bidefolk<at>gmail.com or by telephone 01237 424286
⊕ Friendly singaround club welcoming all acoustic musicians, poets and storytellers. Occasional guests. [New contact details: 10/11/ 2016]
🄵 Thursdays, 1st, 12 noon Devon MORCHARD BISHOP LONDON INN lunchtime Song/Music SESSION Facebook: Pennymoor Singaround
→ The London Inn, Morchard Bishop EX17 6NW. Lunchtime session on the 1st Thursday, 12 to 3pm.
⇒ Jon 07840 524318 [July 2024, confirmed]
🄵 Thursdays, 2nd Devon TOTNES FOLK SONG CLUB Facebook: Totnes Folk Club
→ The Dartmouth Inn, The Plains, Totnes. 7.30 pm, all year except August.
⇒ Anne Gill, 01803 290427, “Maleth”, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5BD. annegill<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Occasional guests. Alternate contact Andy Clarke 01803 732312. (July 2024, new start time, & closed August)
🅄 Friday, last Devon EXETER EXETER FOLK CLUB www.exeterfolkclub.org
→ Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX. 8:00pm
⇒ The Cornelius Family (Peter, Maggie & Martyn) 01392 210983 Email: exeterfolkclub<at>outlook.com
Facebook: Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club www.facebook.com/groups/1687805081435851
⊕ Friendly and comfortable. Singers nights, plus up to six guest concert nights per year.Table-top bar, Teas+Coffees, Biscuits and homemade cakes, Raffle. Singers nights £2, Concert nights fee variable. V. occasional concert nights will be at another venue (see online). [new listing, May 2023]
Dorset
🄵 Day Varies, Occasional Dorset BLACKMORE VALE CONCERTS (no website)
→ Venue and time tba
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Occasional purely acoustic concerts limited to around 65 people [Jul 2018, new entry]
🄵 Sunday, 2nd Dorset FIDDLEFORD BLACKMORE VALE FOLK MUSIC NIGHT (no website)
→ Fiddleford Inn, Fiddleford, about a mile from Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2BX, on the A357. 7.30pm. Not July, August.
⇒ 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 ! [Mar 2022, new venue]
🄵 Sunday, 4th Dorset FIDDLEFORD BLACKMORE VALE FOLK MUSIC NIGHT (no website)
→ Fiddleford Inn, Fiddleford, about a mile from Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2BX, on the A357. 7.30pm. 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. [Mar 2022, new venue]
→ Venue and time tba
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Occasional purely acoustic concerts limited to around 65 people [Jul 2018, new entry]
🄵 Sunday, 2nd Dorset FIDDLEFORD BLACKMORE VALE FOLK MUSIC NIGHT (no website)
→ Fiddleford Inn, Fiddleford, about a mile from Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2BX, on the A357. 7.30pm. Not July, August.
⇒ 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 ! [Mar 2022, new venue]
🄵 Sunday, 4th Dorset FIDDLEFORD BLACKMORE VALE FOLK MUSIC NIGHT (no website)
→ Fiddleford Inn, Fiddleford, about a mile from Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2BX, on the A357. 7.30pm. 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. [Mar 2022, new venue]
Somerset
Visitors' note: North Somerset is a separate council area. It's included here. Back to top of page, Venues: England South-West
🄵 Day Varies Somerset CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR concerts & dances www.halswaymanor.org.uk
→ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⇒ All enquiries 01984 618274
⊕ 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 Somerset ILMINSTER ILMINSTER ARTS CENTRE www.ilminsterartscentre.com
→ Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AN
⇒ Contact 01460 54973, info<at>ilminsterarts.org.uk
⊕ Our mission is to bring amazing art, live music and creative workshops to the South West. [December 2024, new listing].
🄵 Sunday, 1st Somerset CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR MUSIC & SONG CLUB www.halswaymanor.org.uk
→ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (not Aug)
⇒ All enquiries 01984 618274
⊕ Folk / acoustic music and song club, in the cosy Halsway Manor bar. Play, sing or just listen. Free. Contact the Manor: 01984 618274
🄵 Tuesday, 2nd North Somerset NAILSEA NAILSEA FC singers/musicians www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk
→ Grove Sports Centre, opposite The Ring o’ Bells.
⇒ David Francis 01275 540231. 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.
🄵 Tuesday, 2nd Somerset WATCHET PEBBLES FOLK & ACOUSTIC www.facebook.com/pebblestavern
→ Pebbles Tavern, 01984 633215, 24 Market Street, Watchet TA23 0AN. 7.30pm start, 7pm-ish recommended
⇒ Contact Pebbles on 01984 633215
⊕ A cathedral for cider drinkers! All genres of music are welcome including traditional and contemporary folk, blues, jazz, swing, bluegrass and much more, including storytelling and poetry reading. On arrival, book your spot; and be enthralled by the attention-grabbing interior! [January 2024, new listing].
🄵 Friday, 3rd + North Somerset NAILSEA NAILSEA FOLK CLUB www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk
→ The Ring o’ Bells, 8.00pm; or The Tithe Barn, 8pm.
⇒ David Francis 01275 540231. 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.
🄵 Saturday, 3rd (Sep-May) Somerset HUISH EPISCOPI ELI’S (ROSE & CROWN) TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND (no website)
→ 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]
🄵 Saturday, 2nd Somerset FIVEHEAD FIVEHEAD FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHTS 🄵
www.facebook.com/people/Fivehead-Folk-Nights/61560754772660/
→ Fivehead Baptist Church (www.fiveheadbaptist.co.uk), Butchers Hill, Fivehead, TA3 6PD . 7.30pm start
⇒ Laurie Burn, laurieguitars<at>gmail.com, 07854 750545
⊕ 7.30-8.30pm, floor singers, 9-10pm guest(s). Free entry; a donation jar is for guests, please give generously as guests don't receive a fee. Coffee Bar, soft drinks, snacks from 7.00pm & in interval, or bring your own refreshments (church policy: no-alcohol). [FB added, Aug 2024]
→ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⇒ All enquiries 01984 618274
⊕ 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 Somerset ILMINSTER ILMINSTER ARTS CENTRE www.ilminsterartscentre.com
→ Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AN
⇒ Contact 01460 54973, info<at>ilminsterarts.org.uk
⊕ Our mission is to bring amazing art, live music and creative workshops to the South West. [December 2024, new listing].
🄵 Sunday, 1st Somerset CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR MUSIC & SONG CLUB www.halswaymanor.org.uk
→ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (not Aug)
⇒ All enquiries 01984 618274
⊕ Folk / acoustic music and song club, in the cosy Halsway Manor bar. Play, sing or just listen. Free. Contact the Manor: 01984 618274
🄵 Tuesday, 2nd North Somerset NAILSEA NAILSEA FC singers/musicians www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk
→ Grove Sports Centre, opposite The Ring o’ Bells.
⇒ David Francis 01275 540231. 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.
🄵 Tuesday, 2nd Somerset WATCHET PEBBLES FOLK & ACOUSTIC www.facebook.com/pebblestavern
→ Pebbles Tavern, 01984 633215, 24 Market Street, Watchet TA23 0AN. 7.30pm start, 7pm-ish recommended
⇒ Contact Pebbles on 01984 633215
⊕ A cathedral for cider drinkers! All genres of music are welcome including traditional and contemporary folk, blues, jazz, swing, bluegrass and much more, including storytelling and poetry reading. On arrival, book your spot; and be enthralled by the attention-grabbing interior! [January 2024, new listing].
🄵 Friday, 3rd + North Somerset NAILSEA NAILSEA FOLK CLUB www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk
→ The Ring o’ Bells, 8.00pm; or The Tithe Barn, 8pm.
⇒ David Francis 01275 540231. 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.
🄵 Saturday, 3rd (Sep-May) Somerset HUISH EPISCOPI ELI’S (ROSE & CROWN) TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND (no website)
→ 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]
🄵 Saturday, 2nd Somerset FIVEHEAD FIVEHEAD FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHTS 🄵
www.facebook.com/people/Fivehead-Folk-Nights/61560754772660/
→ Fivehead Baptist Church (www.fiveheadbaptist.co.uk), Butchers Hill, Fivehead, TA3 6PD . 7.30pm start
⇒ Laurie Burn, laurieguitars<at>gmail.com, 07854 750545
⊕ 7.30-8.30pm, floor singers, 9-10pm guest(s). Free entry; a donation jar is for guests, please give generously as guests don't receive a fee. Coffee Bar, soft drinks, snacks from 7.00pm & in interval, or bring your own refreshments (church policy: no-alcohol). [FB added, Aug 2024]
Wiltshire
🄵 Wednesday, 1st, 3rd Wilts HIGHWORTH WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB www.facebook.com/whitehorsefolkclub/
Plus occasional concerts, day varies.
→ The Church Rooms, St Michael's Church. Enter via Sheep Street, Highworth, SN6 7NA, see Facebook for details, any updates to this will be on our Facebook Page. Doors 7.15pm, music at 7.30pm.
⇒ Geoff Davies 07587178557;
⊕ 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 and tickets Geoff Davies as above. (Dec. 2024, contact details changed)
🅄 Friday, 3rd Wilts SWINDON SWINDON FOLK CLUB https://swindonfolkclub.wordpress.com
→ Upstairs at The Hop Inn, 8 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BH. 8pm - 11pm (not August)
⇒ Chantelle Smith swindonfolkclub<at>gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/SwindonFolkClub Instagram: @swindonfolkclub Twitter: @folkswindon
⊕ We welcome performers of all abilities, or you can just come along to listen and enjoy. The atmosphere is friendly and encouraging, so come along and have a go. It doesn’t matter how good you are – we all had to start somewhere (revised July 2023)
Plus occasional concerts, day varies.
→ The Church Rooms, St Michael's Church. Enter via Sheep Street, Highworth, SN6 7NA, see Facebook for details, any updates to this will be on our Facebook Page. Doors 7.15pm, music at 7.30pm.
⇒ Geoff Davies 07587178557;
⊕ 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 and tickets Geoff Davies as above. (Dec. 2024, contact details changed)
🅄 Friday, 3rd Wilts SWINDON SWINDON FOLK CLUB https://swindonfolkclub.wordpress.com
→ Upstairs at The Hop Inn, 8 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BH. 8pm - 11pm (not August)
⇒ Chantelle Smith swindonfolkclub<at>gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/SwindonFolkClub Instagram: @swindonfolkclub Twitter: @folkswindon
⊕ We welcome performers of all abilities, or you can just come along to listen and enjoy. The atmosphere is friendly and encouraging, so come along and have a go. It doesn’t matter how good you are – we all had to start somewhere (revised July 2023)
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
🅄 Monday, 1st & 3rd from noon. South Glos CHIPPING SODBURY THE SODBURY SESSION -- now moved venue??
→ The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad St, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 12 noon - 3pm (September to July).
⇒ Contact Terry Helyar, helyarterry<at>gmail.com
⊕ A lunchtime folk session at The Beaufort Hunt, Chipping Sodbury, 1st & 3rd Mondays. Free entry, and runs from 12 noon until about 3pm.
🄵 Thursdays, 1st S. Glos SODBURY CHIPPING SODBURY FOLK NIGHT Facebook: Chipping Sodbury Folk Night
→ The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 8pm
⇒ Jo Cullum, 07974 381333. Email jocullum<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ 7.30pm to 10.30pm. 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 [updated now starts 7.30pm, 2024 Dec]
🄵 Friday, 2nd S. Glos FRAMPTON COTTERELL FOLK@FRAMPTON COTTERELL (no website)
→ 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]
🄵 Friday, weekly S. Glos SHORTWOOD DRAGON FOLK CLUB http://dragonfolkclub.blogspot.co.uk
→ Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol BS16 9NG. 8.15pm, all year.
⇒ Colin Owen 0117 9600273 Email Simon Meeds, dragonfolk<at>rosma.co.uk
⊕ Friendly FC welcomes singers, musicians and audience etc. [Changed venue 2017 Jan].
→ The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad St, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 12 noon - 3pm (September to July).
⇒ Contact Terry Helyar, helyarterry<at>gmail.com
⊕ A lunchtime folk session at The Beaufort Hunt, Chipping Sodbury, 1st & 3rd Mondays. Free entry, and runs from 12 noon until about 3pm.
🄵 Thursdays, 1st S. Glos SODBURY CHIPPING SODBURY FOLK NIGHT Facebook: Chipping Sodbury Folk Night
→ The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 8pm
⇒ Jo Cullum, 07974 381333. Email jocullum<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ 7.30pm to 10.30pm. 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 [updated now starts 7.30pm, 2024 Dec]
🄵 Friday, 2nd S. Glos FRAMPTON COTTERELL FOLK@FRAMPTON COTTERELL (no website)
→ 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]
🄵 Friday, weekly S. Glos SHORTWOOD DRAGON FOLK CLUB http://dragonfolkclub.blogspot.co.uk
→ Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol BS16 9NG. 8.15pm, all year.
⇒ Colin Owen 0117 9600273 Email Simon Meeds, dragonfolk<at>rosma.co.uk
⊕ Friendly FC welcomes singers, musicians and audience etc. [Changed venue 2017 Jan].
Gloucestershire
Visitors' note: S. Glos is a separate council area. See under Bristol & South Gloucestershire above. Back to top of page, Venues: England South-West
🅄 Day Varies Glos TEWKESBURY The ROSES THEATRE www.rosestheatre.org
→ The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 5NX.
⇒ Address as above Box Office, 01684 295 074. boxo<at>rosestheatre.org
⊕ Thriving arts venue in pretty market town. The wide ranging live entertainment on offer spans stand-up comedy and dance through to music and drama, and a prestigious film programme that provides the very best in world, independent and UK film.
🄵 Sunday, 1st & 3rd Glos COLEFORD FOREST FOLK CLUB www.forestfolkclub.com
→ Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH. Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start.
⇒ Email contact is forestofdeanfolkclub<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singers Nights and Guest Nights attracting talent from Wales, the South West and beyond. From Jan 2023 we have returned to our usual 1st & 3rd sundays. Cash only on the door please, £8 for guest nights, £2 for Singers Nights. [Jan 2023, now back to usual schedule]
🄵 Sunday, 5th [county: Glos or other] [VENUE VARIES] SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com
→ If there’s a 5th Sunday in the month, it’s a variable venue, 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. Every Sunday, different pub. 1st /2nd/3rd /4th Sun
see Venues West Midlands page & www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com [updated Oct 2021]
🄵 Sunday, most 2nd, 4th Glos CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk
→ ¶ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street. Venue might vary, check. Now starts at 8pm
⇒ Chris Beaumont 01242 571185; or Judith 01242 577506. machteltje<at>gmail.com
⊕ Some open nights for more floor spots, some guest nights. All welcome. Prices vary according to guest/open night. Cash only. Do join our mailing list — just email machteltje<at>gmail.com
So: please join mailing listto keep up to date with current situation ( ¶ venue & ** times may vary), and/or check on GlosFolk facebook.
→ The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 5NX.
⇒ Address as above Box Office, 01684 295 074. boxo<at>rosestheatre.org
⊕ Thriving arts venue in pretty market town. The wide ranging live entertainment on offer spans stand-up comedy and dance through to music and drama, and a prestigious film programme that provides the very best in world, independent and UK film.
🄵 Sunday, 1st & 3rd Glos COLEFORD FOREST FOLK CLUB www.forestfolkclub.com
→ Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH. Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start.
⇒ Email contact is forestofdeanfolkclub<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singers Nights and Guest Nights attracting talent from Wales, the South West and beyond. From Jan 2023 we have returned to our usual 1st & 3rd sundays. Cash only on the door please, £8 for guest nights, £2 for Singers Nights. [Jan 2023, now back to usual schedule]
🄵 Sunday, 5th [county: Glos or other] [VENUE VARIES] SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com
→ If there’s a 5th Sunday in the month, it’s a variable venue, 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. Every Sunday, different pub. 1st /2nd/3rd /4th Sun
see Venues West Midlands page & www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com [updated Oct 2021]
🄵 Sunday, most 2nd, 4th Glos CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk
→ ¶ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street. Venue might vary, check. Now starts at 8pm
⇒ Chris Beaumont 01242 571185; or Judith 01242 577506. machteltje<at>gmail.com
⊕ Some open nights for more floor spots, some guest nights. All welcome. Prices vary according to guest/open night. Cash only. Do join our mailing list — just email machteltje<at>gmail.com
So: please join mailing listto keep up to date with current situation ( ¶ venue & ** times may vary), and/or check on GlosFolk facebook.
🄵 Monday, 1st & 3rd Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub
→ The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER. 8pm, all year
⇒ For more info please contact Will Craswell 07740 248785 – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ Although primarily a singers night, tunes and poetry are both welcome. The atmosphere is very relaxed – an ideal place to try a new song or even sing in public for the first time. Entry is free, so do join us. [2024 June, new email]
→ The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER. 8pm, all year
⇒ For more info please contact Will Craswell 07740 248785 – william.craswell<at>gmail.com
⊕ Although primarily a singers night, tunes and poetry are both welcome. The atmosphere is very relaxed – an ideal place to try a new song or even sing in public for the first time. Entry is free, so do join us. [2024 June, new email]
🅄 Monday, weekly Glos WHITMINSTER WORDS & MUSIC www.singaround.org
→ Fromebridge Mill (01452 741796), Fromebridge Lane, Whitminster GL2 7PB. 7pm for a 7.30 start, to 10pm.
⇒ Contact David & Sandra Ireland, hello<at>singaround.org Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/333056720524290
⊕ All welcome - Singers, Players, Poets, Jugglers, Magicians and anyone with something to bring. [venue changed, April 2024]
🄵 Tuesday, weekly Glos FRAMPTON-ON-SEVERN FOLK AT FRAMPTON (no website)
→ Frampton Village Hall, The Green Frampton-on-Severn GL2 7DY (Next to Three Horseshoes). Open from 7.45, start at 8.00, end 10.30 if not earlier, all year.
⊕ Glosfolk Diary has details. £1 admission includes tea/coffee (with good biscuits!) in break (you can also bring your own refreshments).
(added May 2022)
🄵 Tuesday, 1st Glos GLOUCESTER THE FOUNTAIN SESSION (no website)
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW (www.fountainglos.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Tuesday, 1st, 3rd Glos STROUD STROUD SINGERS SESSION (no website)
→ The Little Vic at Queen Victoria Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QG, 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Bob Bray 01453 764885, Fairfield, Coronation Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 3SB. Fax 01453 765545. bob<at>robertbrayassociates.co.uk
⊕ Songs and stories in traditional style - all welcome. Held in the Little Vic, a building behind the main pub.
🄵 Tuesday, 1st Glos WINCHCOMBE WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT www.facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/
→ The White Hart Inn (01242 602359), High Street, Winchcombe Glos. GL54 5LJ. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ Contact: Bob Speke 07578 808019 or Chris Carruthers 01242 602236. Email: 4chriscrs<at>googlemail.com
⊕ Enjoy an evening of quality songs and music! Started in Sept 2012 to bring together strong local singers and musicians, we attract regulars from all over Gloucestershire and beyond. A friendly atmosphere encourages experiment, and welcomes newcomers. No entry fee ! (added website, Nov 2019)
🄵 Tuesday, 2nd Glos GLOUCESTER ENGLAND’S GLORY SESSION (no website)
→ England’s Glory (01452 412964), 66-68 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PB (www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/englands_glory).
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Tuesday, 3rd Glos MITCHELDEAN WHITE HORSE SESSION (no website)
→ The White Horse (01594 542375), High Street, Mitcheldean, Glos GL17 0AT.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Tuesday, 4th Glos NEWENT KINGS ARMS SESSION (no website)
→ The Kings Arms (01531 820548), Ross Road, Newent, Glos, GL18 1BD.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
UPDATE now Red Lion Huntley
🄵 Tuesday, 5th Glos STAUNTON SWAN SESSION (no website)
→ The Swan Inn (01452 840323), Ledbury Road, Staunton, Glos GL19 3QA (www.swaninnstaunton.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Wednesday, 2nd Glos CIRENCESTER SINGING AT THE TALBOT pub: https://talbotinncotswolds.co.uk
→ The Talbot Inn, 14 Victoria Rd, Cirencester GL7 1EN, 8pm, all year.
⇒ Martin Graebe 01285 651104, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com, or Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com
⊕ Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniment, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere. (Oct. 2024, new venue; was The Twelve Bells Song session)
→ Fromebridge Mill (01452 741796), Fromebridge Lane, Whitminster GL2 7PB. 7pm for a 7.30 start, to 10pm.
⇒ Contact David & Sandra Ireland, hello<at>singaround.org Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/333056720524290
⊕ All welcome - Singers, Players, Poets, Jugglers, Magicians and anyone with something to bring. [venue changed, April 2024]
🄵 Tuesday, weekly Glos FRAMPTON-ON-SEVERN FOLK AT FRAMPTON (no website)
→ Frampton Village Hall, The Green Frampton-on-Severn GL2 7DY (Next to Three Horseshoes). Open from 7.45, start at 8.00, end 10.30 if not earlier, all year.
⊕ Glosfolk Diary has details. £1 admission includes tea/coffee (with good biscuits!) in break (you can also bring your own refreshments).
(added May 2022)
🄵 Tuesday, 1st Glos GLOUCESTER THE FOUNTAIN SESSION (no website)
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW (www.fountainglos.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Tuesday, 1st, 3rd Glos STROUD STROUD SINGERS SESSION (no website)
→ The Little Vic at Queen Victoria Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QG, 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Bob Bray 01453 764885, Fairfield, Coronation Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 3SB. Fax 01453 765545. bob<at>robertbrayassociates.co.uk
⊕ Songs and stories in traditional style - all welcome. Held in the Little Vic, a building behind the main pub.
🄵 Tuesday, 1st Glos WINCHCOMBE WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT www.facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/
→ The White Hart Inn (01242 602359), High Street, Winchcombe Glos. GL54 5LJ. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ Contact: Bob Speke 07578 808019 or Chris Carruthers 01242 602236. Email: 4chriscrs<at>googlemail.com
⊕ Enjoy an evening of quality songs and music! Started in Sept 2012 to bring together strong local singers and musicians, we attract regulars from all over Gloucestershire and beyond. A friendly atmosphere encourages experiment, and welcomes newcomers. No entry fee ! (added website, Nov 2019)
🄵 Tuesday, 2nd Glos GLOUCESTER ENGLAND’S GLORY SESSION (no website)
→ England’s Glory (01452 412964), 66-68 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PB (www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/englands_glory).
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Tuesday, 3rd Glos MITCHELDEAN WHITE HORSE SESSION (no website)
→ The White Horse (01594 542375), High Street, Mitcheldean, Glos GL17 0AT.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Tuesday, 4th Glos NEWENT KINGS ARMS SESSION (no website)
→ The Kings Arms (01531 820548), Ross Road, Newent, Glos, GL18 1BD.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
UPDATE now Red Lion Huntley
🄵 Tuesday, 5th Glos STAUNTON SWAN SESSION (no website)
→ The Swan Inn (01452 840323), Ledbury Road, Staunton, Glos GL19 3QA (www.swaninnstaunton.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
🄵 Wednesday, 2nd Glos CIRENCESTER SINGING AT THE TALBOT pub: https://talbotinncotswolds.co.uk
→ The Talbot Inn, 14 Victoria Rd, Cirencester GL7 1EN, 8pm, all year.
⇒ Martin Graebe 01285 651104, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com, or Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com
⊕ Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniment, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere. (Oct. 2024, new venue; was The Twelve Bells Song session)
🄵 Thursdays, weekly Glos PRESTBURY PLOUGH (PRESTBURY) SESSION pub: www.ploughprestbury.co.uk
→ The Plough (01242 222180), Mill Street, Prestbury, Glos, GL52 3BG. 8pm most weeks.
⇒ Judith, machteltje<at>gmail.com Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
⊕ Thursdays 8pm most weeks, contact machteltje<at>gmail.com to be on the email list — we’ll let you know around 7pm if the session is happening and send directions. It’s a tune session, mainly English, but with a dash of French now and again. [2023 April, new times & contact]
🄵 Thursdays, 2nd Glos MITCHELDEAN MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB www.scarfproductions.co.uk
→ The White Horse, High Street, Mitcheldean GL17 0AT. 8pm, all year.
⇒ Andy Scarf 07772 053778 andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ A diverse group of men and women of all ages who meet regularly to share a range of music, songs and poetry from around the world. New members always welcome. Arrive early to be sure of getting a seat! Free! [2018 Nov, new member]
🄵 Thursdays, 3rd Glos GLOUCESTER FOLK MUSIC & SONG SESSION https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/
→ The Folk of Gloucester, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG. 12 noon till 3 p.m.
⇒ Robin Burton +447843241371; info<at>thefolkofgloucester.co.uk; Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol [2023 Jan, new entry]
⊕ Open to all singers and players. Informal sing around and music session. [updated 22/3/2023]
🅄 Thursdays, weekly Glos GLOUCESTER FOLK CHOIR https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/
→ 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG. 7 p.m. till 8:30
⇒ +447843241371
⊕ Gloucester folk choir, a new community choir for the city of Gloucester. Run by experienced and playful leader Sorrel Wilde. Songs from a variety of traditions, open to all levels of singer. [added 18/3/2023]
🄵 Friday, occas Glos GLOUCESTER FOUNTAIN MUSIC HALL www.scarfproductions.co.uk
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW
⇒ Andy Scarf 07772 053778 andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ For tickets call 01452 522562
🄵 Friday, 2nd & Last Glos LECHLADE RIVERFOLK ACOUSTIC CLUB Facebook: Riverfolk Acoustic Club
→ The Creel Bar, The Trout Inn, St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, GL7 3HA. 7.45pm for 8pm start, all year.
⇒ Geoff Davies and Maria Cormack, whfczoom<at>gmail.com
⊕ Anyone can play or sing, in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The variety of music is excellent and lots of people who just enjoy coming along to listen. Fine ales available and perhaps chips at the break! Entrance Fee: £2.00 [2023 Nov, new llsting]
→ The Plough (01242 222180), Mill Street, Prestbury, Glos, GL52 3BG. 8pm most weeks.
⇒ Judith, machteltje<at>gmail.com Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
⊕ Thursdays 8pm most weeks, contact machteltje<at>gmail.com to be on the email list — we’ll let you know around 7pm if the session is happening and send directions. It’s a tune session, mainly English, but with a dash of French now and again. [2023 April, new times & contact]
🄵 Thursdays, 2nd Glos MITCHELDEAN MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB www.scarfproductions.co.uk
→ The White Horse, High Street, Mitcheldean GL17 0AT. 8pm, all year.
⇒ Andy Scarf 07772 053778 andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ A diverse group of men and women of all ages who meet regularly to share a range of music, songs and poetry from around the world. New members always welcome. Arrive early to be sure of getting a seat! Free! [2018 Nov, new member]
🄵 Thursdays, 3rd Glos GLOUCESTER FOLK MUSIC & SONG SESSION https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/
→ The Folk of Gloucester, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG. 12 noon till 3 p.m.
⇒ Robin Burton +447843241371; info<at>thefolkofgloucester.co.uk; Bill Taylor 07787 713758, b111t<at>aol [2023 Jan, new entry]
⊕ Open to all singers and players. Informal sing around and music session. [updated 22/3/2023]
🅄 Thursdays, weekly Glos GLOUCESTER FOLK CHOIR https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/
→ 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG. 7 p.m. till 8:30
⇒ +447843241371
⊕ Gloucester folk choir, a new community choir for the city of Gloucester. Run by experienced and playful leader Sorrel Wilde. Songs from a variety of traditions, open to all levels of singer. [added 18/3/2023]
🄵 Friday, occas Glos GLOUCESTER FOUNTAIN MUSIC HALL www.scarfproductions.co.uk
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW
⇒ Andy Scarf 07772 053778 andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ For tickets call 01452 522562
🄵 Friday, 2nd & Last Glos LECHLADE RIVERFOLK ACOUSTIC CLUB Facebook: Riverfolk Acoustic Club
→ The Creel Bar, The Trout Inn, St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, GL7 3HA. 7.45pm for 8pm start, all year.
⇒ Geoff Davies and Maria Cormack, whfczoom<at>gmail.com
⊕ Anyone can play or sing, in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The variety of music is excellent and lots of people who just enjoy coming along to listen. Fine ales available and perhaps chips at the break! Entrance Fee: £2.00 [2023 Nov, new llsting]
Media: West Country (South-West)
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For more Venues~South-West information, see Folklife West: South-West and these other magazines & listings in print, online & radio
PRINTED
🄵 Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 01208 872124. 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]
🄵 Devon WHAT’S AFOOT https://devonfolk.org.uk
⇒ Anne Gill, 01803 290427. 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.
ONLINE
🄵 Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. 01208 872124. 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.
🄵 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]
🅄 Devon DEVON FOLK http://devonfolk.org/
⇒ https://www.facebook.com/devon.folk.58 https://twitter.com/DevonFolk
⊕ Devon Folk is a voluntary, constituted body and is the only Devon wide organisation promoting folk activities of all types (song, social dance, ritual dance, mumming etc.), through the regular publication "What's Afoot" and Devon Folk website. (June 2023)
🄵 Glos & nearby, incl. South Glos 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!).
🄵 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.
🄵 West Country [& 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.
RADIO
🅄 Gloucestershire FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC with Chris Arscott deanradio.co.uk
⇒ Chris Arscott. Contact chris on chrisarscott46<at>gmail.com
⊕ Dean Radio 95.7 &105.6FM also on deanradio.co.uk, 6pm on Tuesdays, repeated on Thursday at 9pm. Listen again (after the repeat) on the Dean Radio web site. [New listing, Oct 2023]
🄵 Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 01208 872124. 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]
🄵 Devon WHAT’S AFOOT https://devonfolk.org.uk
⇒ Anne Gill, 01803 290427. 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.
ONLINE
🄵 Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. 01208 872124. 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.
🄵 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]
🅄 Devon DEVON FOLK http://devonfolk.org/
⇒ https://www.facebook.com/devon.folk.58 https://twitter.com/DevonFolk
⊕ Devon Folk is a voluntary, constituted body and is the only Devon wide organisation promoting folk activities of all types (song, social dance, ritual dance, mumming etc.), through the regular publication "What's Afoot" and Devon Folk website. (June 2023)
🄵 Glos & nearby, incl. South Glos 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!).
🄵 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.
🄵 West Country [& 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.
RADIO
🅄 Gloucestershire FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC with Chris Arscott deanradio.co.uk
⇒ Chris Arscott. Contact chris on chrisarscott46<at>gmail.com
⊕ Dean Radio 95.7 &105.6FM also on deanradio.co.uk, 6pm on Tuesdays, repeated on Thursday at 9pm. Listen again (after the repeat) on the Dean Radio web site. [New listing, Oct 2023]