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What's Afoot is published three times a year byDevon Folk. Please note that the views expressedherein are not necessarily those of the Editor or thoseof Devon Folk. Devon Folk is an affiliate of theEnglish Folk Dance & Song Society (registeredcharity number 305999). The Editor & Devon Folkaccept no liability for the content of copy supplied byadvertisers.

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EditorialWith a very vibrant folk scene in the county and an everincreasing number of events to include in the diary section, I'vebeen reviewing how best to present the information withoutunnecessary duplication of information. Hence the diary sectionin this issue has a markedly different format, which, if feedbackis generally positive, I hope to continue in subsequent issues inthe busier (from club activity aspect) winter months.One reason for the change is to give fairer exposure of publicityto all dance & song clubs, and not just those who wish to have aweekly listing regardless of whether they have a guest caller,band or singer.I would welcome comments on the new format, and suggestionsfor improvement on the information service which What's Afootstrives to provide. I also welcome any corrections to the clubdetails listed since I regret it is not practical for me to personallycheck every contact each issue.

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It had started as a chance meeting on the top deck of the bus from Exeter to Sidmouth festival in2004, when a member of the visiting Wild Goose Chase Cloggers recognised a couple of theFireStone Youth team who were also performing there that year. A conversation was started,members of both teams turned up at the other team's displays, and a friendship was started.A year later and there we were, on a plane to Minneapolis, the home city of the Wild Goose ChaseCloggers. There were 19 of us making the trip, 12 dancers and 7 musicians, and we were about totake our version of Appalachian clogging back to the country that created it - somewhat akin totrying to sell ice to Eskimos.The arrangements so far had gone like clockwork, but we had been travelling all day, wereknackered, and were just desperately hoping that someone was at the other end to meet us. Weheard the banjo first, then the unmistakable sound of someone dancing. As we emerged from thelengthy immigration checks, there in front of us were our hosts, dancing, playing, welcoming uswarmly. A frenzied 10 minutes of hugs and greetings, and then we were whisked off to the homesthat we would be staying in for the next two weeks. Very generously, the Geese wereaccommodating us in their homes, and much time and effort had been put into matching up the hostsand the guests.The following morning when we all surfaced and met up again, everyone was happy, thoughhappiest of all were the three teenagers we had with us. Let out on their own they were staying withBeth, and had a whole area of the house to themselves. Beth turned out to be as crazy as them, andeven shared their love of endless shopping!That evening the two groups danced together for the first time at a practise evening. Mutuallysupportive, but with a hint of competitiveness as well, it was 2am UK time, the temperature wasover 90, but both teams were dancing strongly. The dancing styles were the same but differentsomehow, they were more laid back, lower to the ground, more traditional, whereas we had moremovement and drive.Our first main foray of the holiday was a traditional American road trip - 18 of us were driving overa 1000 miles to the Clifftop festival in West Virginia. Packed into 3 people carriers, the trip took 2days to get there, passing through much of theagricultural heartlands of America, before theground rose upwards into the foothills of theAppalachian mountains where the festival wasbeing held. The festival itself was not massive,(think Dartmoor rather than Sidmouth), but witha very welcoming traditional feel to it. Theatmosphere was similar to UK festivals, butmaybe slightly more laid back, probably due inpart to the heat!My personal highlight was an American squaredance, with a fine local band and caller, whichwe threw ourselves into with gusto - especiallyafter we got an ear for the thick local accent.Many people's highlight was the chance to see,and dance with, some of the finest exponents ofAppalachian flat foot dancing, including somereal old timers still strutting their stuff with atalent and feel for the tradition that we couldonly dream of.All too soon it was time to make the returnjourney, and head back to the relative normalityof Minneapolis. Once there, we had a couple of

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days doing the sightseeing thing before we facedour first real challenge of the trip - our firstperformance. It was held in Burnsville, a smalltown on the outskirts of the city. They had a seriesof free concerts in the park throughout the summer,and we and the Geese were the entertainment forthe final concert of the season. It was just the twogroups to fill two hours of performance, and just toadd that extra touch of pressure, it was to bebroadcast live on local cable TV.It was a hot sultry evening, the cameras and lightswere all set, the local flies were biting well and wediscovered that some insect repellent dissolvesdance tights. We were nervous to say the least, forhow would our form of dancing be received,especially when sharing the stage with the 'realthing'? The applause soon calmed our nerves, andby the time we finished our first set and handedover to the Geese we were visibly starting to relax.Our second set was what we called our 'influences'set, into which we put English Clog dances, Irishsoft shoe, Irish hard shoe, African boot dancing (allof which are influences of Appalachian) and aMorris jig (which isn't, but hey who cares we areEnglish!). By the time we came towards the end ofour third set (mostly high energy Appalachian), wewere tired but happy that we had survived it andnot suffered too much in the comparison betweenthe teams. The concert finished with both teamson stage dancing, playing and dragging up theaudience to join in - a real sense of togethernesswas created.The following two days saw us back on thesightseeing trail, and despite the surprise of thelocals that people would choose to visit themrather than better known parts of the USA, there iscertainly enough to keep people occupied in theclean, efficient city and surrounding countryside -well worth a visit.The final weekend of our stay was to be thehighlight, for we and the Geese were due toperform at MBOTMA (Minnesota Bluegrass andOld Time Music Association) summer festival -think Towersey set on a ranch. A big woodenstage set in the woods was the main venue, withthe large audience down below scattered throughthe trees. There were also marquees for dancesand workshops - very familiar to English festivalgoers, but somehow distinctly American in its feel.We did all the things that you would expect,displays, a family show, a 'meet the team', and withthe two teams by now gelling well, it all wentwithout a hitch - certainly MBOTMA knew wewere there and seemed to appreciate it. Thelasting memories will include being sat around acamp fire in the early hours of the morning while

the moonshine was passed around (mostAmerican festivals are 'officially' dry), andshooting stars punctuated the clear night sky -magic moments.After MBOTMA there was just one more dayfor us to pack in a little more sight-seeing, thistime to Mall Of America, the biggest indoorshopping mall in the country and which had afun fair in the middle. Suffice it to say thatthe teenagers already knew their way around,having spent 10 hours shopping there already;but that did nothing to dampen their enthusi-asm….A flurry of goodbyes, another long flight andwe were back in Exeter, happy, exhausted andslightly overwhelmed by our host's hospitality.The only mishap of note being the write-off ofMark's accordion due to shot putting practiseby Iceland Air baggage handlers - and at leastthey had the grace to wait until the returnjourney to do it, and to pay for the damage.All in all, a trip to remember, with goodmusic, dancing and great friends - definitelyworth repeating.

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Ken Hinchliffe offers shillelaghs at dawn for duelling nationality.I was prompted to write this article subsequent to a conversation which I had with a gentleman in thetoilets of the Torridge Inn, Black Torrington. As we stood there silently transfixing the cold whiteceramic tiles with a penetrating stare, the distinct sound could be heard of three Irish musicianssinging in the public bar. My temporary companion offered me his innermost thoughts, "I love thatIrish music."To say the least, I was somewhat taken aback by this very personal unsolicited confession. Notbecause of where we were, but because at that very moment in time those three Irish musicians weregiving a commendable rendition of - wait for it - Dirty Old Town. Just to ensure that myself and thereaders of this journal are similarly focussed, Dirty Old Town is a very English song, written by anEnglish/Scotsman, Ewan MacColl , and the dirty old town is Salford, Greater Manchester.So what's the big fuss, you may ask? Well, it's not so much a big fuss but more about the accuracy ofknowledge. The claiming by and attributing to Irish culture what is more certain to be English is acontinual appropriation by many to the detriment of our English traditional heritage. With manypeople there appears to be a general misconception of what is tradtional English culture and what isauthentically Irish.May I give a few examples of the misappropriation of English tunes? The four tunes which I cite -space will not allow more - are from 'O'Neill's 1001 Irish Music Collection' and numbered accordingto their entry in the collection. Tune no. 209, Greensleeves - in this instance, a jig, but without fearof contradiction, an arrangement of the tune credited to Henry VIII. Tune 450, I Have a Wife of MyOwn, to quote Alistair Anderson, " ... an old Northumbrian 9/8 jig from the tune book of WilliamVickers, an 18th Century fiddler of North Tyne". Tune 868, Soldiers Joy - Irish ? I doubt it verymuch. Tune no. 9131, Jockey To The Fair - once again arranged as a jig, but is originally to be foundin 'Early Ballads and Songs of the Peasantry of England'.

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April 8th John Turner and MeltdownMay 13th John Bone and Silver & Gold

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The area of song is probably one that more readers can relate to, and the examples ofmisappropriation are all taken from 'Soodlum's Selection of Irish Ballads'. They are as follows:Fiddlers Green, The German Clockwinder, High Germany, Never Wed An Old Man, Threescore AndTen, Leaving of Liverpool, Sam Hall, etc. I say 'etc.' not just because the non-Irish list is incompletebut that two, both beautiful and 'Irish' songs, namely Danny Boy and Roses of Picardy were writtenby an Englishman. It's true, they were written circa 1910 by Frederick Edward Weatherby of Bath.I am now obliged to address what some readers may consider to be a more controversial area, that ofmusical instruments, and in particular the Uillean pipes. The Uillean pipes are perhaps consideredto be the cornerstone of traditional Irish music, but are they really Irish? The following informationhas been extracted from 'Chanter', the journal of the Bagpipe Society."Are the Uillean pipes really Irish? Perhaps it should really be Union pipes as they were originally

called. It is of little doubt that Uillean pipes in their present form originated in many placesincluding English Northumbria in the eighteenth century. Were they the work of Robert Reid andJohn Dunn? Between them they modified the Pastoral chanter and reed to give it the distinctivepresent day sound, and John Dunn invented the regulators to add to that sound. There is significantevidence that the Uillean or Union pipes were invented, designed and originally played and made inNorthern England. It is only in recent times that they have become thought of as Irish. The Irishhave made some excellent contributions to the music played on these pipes, and the Irish/AmericanTaylor brothers added the sound common sense of being the first to make them in concert D loudenough to be heard in large theatres. But at the end of the day, the pipes are as Irish as Yorkshirepudding."What about Irish whistles, Irish flutes, Irish concertinas? Irish, you must be joking.

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Folk fans and former sailors called to armsThe infamous entertainer Shep Woolley will hostan evening of music and mirth in Plymouth nextmonth in memory of British folk legend CyrilTawney. Cyril died on April 21st 2005 after a longillness. He had received treatment at the worldfamous Diving Diseases Research Centre (DDRC)in Plymouth which uses oxygen therapy within itshyperbaric chamber to treat people with specificillnesses.The fundraising evening on Thursday April 20, atthe Royal Fleet Club, Devonport will be a fittingtribute to the former Royal Navy Artificer Appren-tice whose cherished memories of the life on theocean waves helped to establish Cyril as thecountry's longest-serving, professional folk singer.Long-time friend and fellow RN sailor, ShepWoolley, believes the only thing Cyril wouldn'thave liked is the fact that he can't be there."He was a true & honest friend and a wordsmithwithout par - to have known him would have beena treat, to be called his pal will be something I willtreasure forever."Shep's brand of entertainment has few boundariesto some he's a folksinger that tells stories; toothers he's a stand up who sings folk songs. He is awriter of songs and poetry, actor, pantomimedame, festival director & great supporter of sailorsand all things naval. On the evening he will bejoined by Hanging Johnny, the well-known south-west brigade of shanty singers. Famous for theirsea songs across Europe the motley crew admitsnone of them have served in the navy although oneof them did once have a job in the Dockyard!The Cyril Tawney Benefit Evening to raise moneyfor DDRC will be held on the eve of theanniversary of his death, Thursday 20th April atthe Royal Fleet Club, Devonport. Tickets are £8and the doors will open at 7.30pm.For tickets please contact Caroline on 01752263227, email [email protected] orvisit our website at www.ddrc.org.

A day of music to rememberPaul Wilson & Matt Norman of Wren spent a dayworking with the children of every class atInverteign Community Nursery & Primary Schoolon Wednesday 2nd November 2005. The childrencreated a school song on a topic selected by theteachers to fit in with their curriculum programme.

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Inverteign's song was about friends across theworld and healthy eating. Each class contrib-uted a verse of the song, selecting a countryand the foods grown there. The completed songwith all its verses and choruses was heard atthe end of the day when the whole school cametogether to sing. It was a joyful sound, and thechildren were delighted with the results oftheir work.Wren is an educational charity which offers amobile music resource specialising in tradi-tional, folk and world music. They work withpeople of all ages and abilities. Paul and Mattstressed the importance for children of singingtogether, the physical benefits of singing andthe pleasure of creating a song together.When all the children assembled at the end ofthe day, they were treated to a short concert byPaul & Matt. This included traditional musicplayed on mandolin, guitar & accordion, awassailing song sung in harmony, and a songabout fish, because of the importance in thepast of the fishing industry in Teignmouth andthe links with Newfoundland.The day of music was partly sponsored byDevon Folk, and the Committee are delightedthat the children enjoyed the day of music.

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THRIVING PUB SESSIONSThe pilot sessions at the Torridge Inn, Taddi-port (Torrington), and at the Plymouth Inn,Okehampton at the end of November have nowdeveloped into regular monthly sessions, as fromJanuary. Unfortunately, both are on the lastSunday of the month !Wren, organisers of the Plymouth Inn session, hadadvertised quite widely, and by 8.15 pm the smallside room was so jam-packed that it was necessaryto transfer to the more spacious main bar. Infuture, the landlord has offered to clear the rearrestaurant area for the February & future sessions.The Taddiport evening was also well supported,with a good mix of music and song. It coincidedwith the Taddiport Lepers Day (Taddiport, wherethere used to be a leper colony, is a corruption of'Toadyport' 'toady' being an old term for a leper).You'll have to ask the locals the reason for thefestivities !At another Torridge Inn, at Black Torrington,the farewell party for the licensees attractedsingers and musicians from all over the countyand space was very much at a premium in the bar.Fortunately the new landlords seem happy for theregular Monday night folk sessions to continue.DEVON FOLK SOUNDBEAM APPEALAs announced in the previous issue of What'sAfoot, Devon Folk are attempting to raise moneyto provide 'Soundbeam' equipment (at £2,500 atime) for children with learning difficulties atspecialist centres across the county. The focus ison the month of April as a 'folk awareness month'with various special events and fund-raisingactivities. Posters are available - contact Editor.The response generally has so far been mostencouraging, but there is still time for uncomittedclubs and individuals to participate - just letDevon Folk secretary Sheila Chappell know !Appeal events and activities so far confirmedinclude:Dances/ceilidhs : Fri. 28th May, Dartington MMat Harberton VH.Sat. 29th May John Bone &Sundowners at Moretonhampstead Parish Hall.Morris Dancing The intention is to get 10 sidesto support the 'Ten Tours Challenge' - 10 differentMorris 'tours' between 1st April & 1st May. So far,the following have agreed to take part, with othersstill to confirm: Cogs & Wheels and Dartmoor

Border (Easter Monday - Buckland Abbey),Exeter Morris Men (1st May - Powderham),Winkleigh Morris (29th April - Kenwith )Raffles proceeds from raffles at Devon FolkA.G.M, Exmouth FDC, Country DancePlymouth, Bideford FDC, MADCAPS.Collections/donations Tiverton FSC, ExeValley FSC Several other folk clubs & singa-rounds have agreed to make a collection duringtheir April meeting. Christmas charity cardcollection (Dartington FDC)Sales Bring & buy books (MADCAPS). Hand-made cards (Dartington FDC)Folk Quiz Sheet available for min donation of£1 from Frances Franklin, 3, Stabb Close,Paignton. Prize of £10. Exercise your little greycells - for one section all the answers can befound in What's Afoot issue 79.Sponsored Slim: Yours truly (the Editor) andSue Hamer-Moss of Winkleigh Morris. Newsponsors welcome. Over 20lb combined loss in6 weeks since 1st January. Weigh-in 30th April.KATH MORTIMOREAccordion player with the Dartmoor Pixie Bandsadly passed away this evening, 31st January2006 following her battle with cancer. Kath hadbeen a loyal member of the band for almost 30years and will be sorely missed by us all.

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From Bob FranklinAlthough these notes refer mainly to Bill, werecognise that his wife, Eunice, was very muchinvolved in the background in all that Bill did; infact she was always the chauffeur.Shortly after their move to Devon, they becamemembers of the Exmouth Club, and it was asthat club's representative that Bill joined thethen Devon District Folk Committee, around1980. In 1983, Bill was elected Chairman of theCommittee, a position he held until 1987.Whilst on the Committee he also served on theEditorial Committee for What's Afoot, until1991. Bill was always in demand for his organi-sational abilities and for his financial skills. Onbehalf of the Committee, Bill took over therunning of the Devon dance weekend atHalsway Manor from Maurice Buckland in 1990and successfully organised the event until hand-ing over to Patricia Reid in 2000. (Bill liked toplan his life in 5 or 10 year blocks!)Among his many other activities in various clubsand organisations, Bill was one of the threeinstigators of the series of Playford Balls held inOldway Mansion from 1991 to 1997, even beingprepared to contribute towards covering any losswhich might occur.On a more personal social side, for several years(whilst the neighbours in the flats in which theylived were away for Christmas breaks), Bill andEunice invited some of us to join them in theirflat to work out some of the more complicateddances, such as Double Bend, followed bysupper (vegetarian of course!).We in Devon are indebted to both Bill andEunice for their work on our behalf and for theirfriendship and encouragement over the years.

Bill Parrott - appreciationsFrom Peter & Cynthia BoskettI first saw Bill & Eunice at many of the Club andSaturday Dances at which I called back in the1960/70s when I was a Western Area Hon. Rep.for the EFDSS and living in Bristol while Billwas a Branch Manager for the TSB.It was not until we moved to Exeter that wereally got to know them so well, when theymoved to Devon in 1975, since, like ourselves,they were both vegetarians. When they lived inBath, they had served on the Committee of theVegetarian Society, along with our brother-in-law, and after discovering this link, a strongand lasting friendship developed.When Cynthia & I started the display team 'IscaFolk Dance Club', Bill & Eunice were two of ourkeenest supporters, and Bill very kindly took onthe responsibility of Club Treasurer. Isca wasextremely successful and performed at manyfestivals, both locally, including Sidmouth, andin Finland, Denmark & Sweden. My job as ClubLeader was made much lighter thanks to Billwho was always there to help ensure everyonewas present and to give media interviews. Asvegetarians we often shared accommodationtogether.After Isca closed as a display team, and accruedfunds donated to Halsway Manor, Bill & Idecided to keep a club going for couples thatwould like to look deeper into Folk Dancing,and we formed the 'Sunday Club', which stillruns very successfully, and for the last 10 yearshas included an annual trip each September to abeautiful hotel near Benodet, Brittany.Unfortunately, due to both suffering fromdeteriorating health, especially over the last 2years, Bill & Eunice decided to forego attendingthe Sunday Club, but Bill did continue to attendthe Exmouth YWCA Folk Dance Club, theorganiser of which is Bill's daughter, SallyHarper.Some years ago when Bill & Eunice celebratedtheir ruby wedding anniversary at HalswayManor, they were asked to name a dance AlanDavies had composed for the occasion. "TheTSB", Bill called it because "It's the bank thatlikes to say YES." Alan is trying to locate a copyof the dance for reproduction in Whats Afoot.One could not have asked for better friends thanBill and Eunice.

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14th-20th August 2006This year's festival is well into the planning stage with fine weather already booked. There will belots of opportunities for musicians and singers, local and visitors, to perform at the song and musicsessions that will run every day. This year on Saturday 19th we are planning a 'West Country Day'concert; determined that Bideford Folk Festival will give a voice to and reflect the strength anddepth of folk music that exists in the West Country. Festival organisers Jerry and Hilary Bix havebeen talking to many folk club performers in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset and that looks likebeing an excellent day!True to our strong traditional grounding Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman will be appearing at thefestival. They are with us for three days at the end of the week performing in concert, leading the'Big Sing', running a workshop and maybe sitting beside you in a sing-a-round. Other acts booked sofar include; Hearts of Oak and Emma and the Professor, a duo who have been building a reputationon the folk music circuit, Rum and Shrub Shantymen are still to be confirmed. There will beEnglish, Irish and American sessions and concerts during the week. The Festival PoetryCompetition will be looking for a worthy successor to Len Stevens of Bideford Phoenix who wonthe very elegant 'Tappit Hen Tankard' and a cash prize. (Poets have a look at the website and contactyour muse).The 'Weekend of Dance' is attracting a lot of interest and if your Morris side haven't had an emailfrom Sue Jones yet give her a ring or contact her through the website. It was fabulous last year andwe expect it will be the same again this year.We are working alongside 'Devon Artsculture' again. This year we aim to give new youngperformers a chance to play to a festival audience. Kelly Wade and James Boyle two very fine youngmusicians will again grace the festival. If you know any bright young stars performing at your folkclub and would like to recommend them please contact us. (01237-473931 [email protected]) Our schools project taking 'folk to the classroom' scheduled for July is much in demand.Latest breaking news is that we are negotiating for a festival campsite situated close to Bideford andin a lovely setting. Fingers crossed on that one. If you can supply de-luxe mobile showers and toiletsat discount prices we would like to speak to you.Keep up with the festival organisation on our website at www.bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk We lookforward to welcoming back those who made the festival such a lovely event last year and everyone

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Afternoon Folk Dance - 2.30 to 5.30pmOn 8th April in Broadclyst Victory Hall, Valerie Webster will be calling a mixed programme ofdances with music provided by Petronella. Tickets £3 on the door.Following the dance, the *Devon Folk Annual General Meeting will be held at 6pm.Music & Dance Summer Special - 2.30 to 5.30pmOn Saturday, 17th June at the Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, there will be another of the MusicWorkshops for folk dance musicians led by Pete Mac. During the evening,from 7.30 to 10.30pm the Workshop Musicians will have an opportunity to play with the Pete MacBand for an Evening Folk Dance. Nicole Mac is the caller for the evening.Devon Folk Awareness/Soundbeam AppealA great many clubs have come up with numerous ideas for raising money for our SoundbeamAppeal. Please see page 12 if you are in need of suggestions as there is still plenty of time to joinin.DonationsThe Committee would like to thank the following clubs for their donations and continued support:-South Hams Folk Dance Club £100Lucky Seven Folk Dance Club £100

Sheila Chappell

Devon Folk News

Dances at the Civic Hall, Totnes. Saturday dances 8pm - 11.30pm

1st April Sarah Bazeley & The Dartmoor Pixie Band6th May Eileen Nightingale& The Bridgwater Band

3rd June FrancesOates & Ivor Hyde's Music1st July Peter Moxom & The BridgwaterBand

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Devon Folk Committee*PresidentTerry Underhill

Vice-PresidentsDennis Darke Aileen WillsJo Trapnell

TreasurerBrian Chappell2, Penstone Barns, Lease Hill, Hele, Exeter, EX54QA. 01392 882156

Members of the CommitteeChairmanEuphine BromellRosala, 39, Blandford Road, Lower Compton,Plymouth, PL3 5DS. 01752 [email protected]

Vice ChairmanAnne GillMaleth, 11, Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD.01803 290427SecretarySheila Chappell,2, Penstone Barns, Lease Hill, Hele, Exeter, EX54QA. 01392 [email protected] SecretaryPat Kenworthy5, Allenstyle Road, Yelland, Barnstaple, EX313DX. 01271 860193

Minutes SecretaryDick LittleCollaton Grange, Collaton, Malborough, Kings-bridge, TQ7 3DJ. 01548 561352

Elected MembersColin AndrewsBonny Green, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, EX176PG. 01363 877216. [email protected]

Alan BromellRosala, 39, Blandford Road, Lower Compton,Plymouth, PL3 5DS. 01752 221557John BrookeFlat 2, 4, High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RY. 01803863802Frances Franklin,3, Stabb Close, Paignton, TQ4 7JA.01803 843402Steve GillMaleth, 11, Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ25BD. 01803 290427Nicole Mac31, Scott Drive, Exmouth, EX8 3LF. 01395266553 [email protected] Mac31, Scott Drive, Exmouth, EX8 3LF. 01395266553 [email protected] LittleCollaton Grange, Collaton, Malborough, Kings-bridge, TQ7 3DJ. 01548 561352Patricia Reid47, Sherwood Drive, Exmouth, EX8 4PX. 01395265520Brian ThomasHigher Brithayes Farm, Silverton, EX5 4BY.01884 855267Jean Warren51, Green Park Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL99HU. 01752 401732

Co-opted MembersJohn Culf (Webmaster)West Lodge, Tristford, Harberton, TQ9 7RZ.01803 863468 [email protected]

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Social DanceAylesbeare Folk Dance ClubTed Farmer, 01392 466326. Alt. Fri.Aylesbeare VH.Beacon Wheel Chair DancersSue Cummings 01803 554799Bideford Ceilidh ClubJohn Blackburn, 01237 476632 . Fri.Bideford Athletic Club, The Pill.Bideford Folk Dance Club*Miss Pat Kenworthy, 5, Allenstyle Road,Yelland, Barnstaple, 01271 860193Bridge Hall, Wed.Chard Folk Dance ClubDetails: 01460 61996. Alt.Thurs.,Combe St Nicholas VH. 8 pm.Country Dance, Plymouth*Jacqui Joint, 01752 774484. Tues.Trinity United Reform Ch. Hall, TorLane, Hartley, Plymouth. 8 pm.D'AccordFrench & Breton Dances, Ide VillageHall, Nr. Exeter. 3rd Friday 8 pm. PatTomkins, 01392 811593Dartington Folk*John Gibson, 15, Manor Rd, Bishop-steignton. 01626 778058. Most Fridays,7.30 pm. www.dartfolk.fsnet.co.ukDevon Playford Club*Mrs. J. Alderslade, 22, Rosehill GardensKingskerswell, TQ12 5DN. 01803873290. Monthly, Sat. 2.30 pm BowhillPrimary School, Buddle Lane, Exeter.Exeter Folk Dance Group*Mr Chris Miles, 01395 275592. Last Fri7.45, Baptist Ch. Centre, Palace Gate,Exeter. [email protected] Folk Dance Club*Thursdays, Withycombe Rd. MethodistCh. Hall. 8 - 10 pm. Mr. Chris Miles, 25Old Bystock Drive, Exmouth, EX8 [email protected] 01395275592.

Exmouth YWCA*Wednesdays, 2.30 pm. AlexandraHouse, 57, Imperial Rd. Mainly Playford.Mrs S. Harper, Flat3, 6, Carlton Hill,Exmouth, EX8 2AJ. 01395 267171.Great Western Ceilidhs*Monthly, Bowhill Primary (John Stocker)Sch Exeter. Pete Langley 01392 491228Halsway Folk Dance ClubAlt. Wed. Halsway Manor, Crocombe,Somerset.HennockHennock & Teign Valley Folk Club, 3rdTues. Hennock VH. (Song & dance).Trevor Instone, 1, Pool Mill Cottages,Hennock, TQ13 9NS. 01647 277594Honiton Folk Dance ClubMondays, British Legion Club, DowellStreet, Honiton. 8 pm. Andrew Mycroft,4, Sycamore Close, Honiton, EX14 [email protected] 0140446451Kingsteignton Country Dance Club*Mrs M. Sainsbury, 202, Exeter Road,Kingsteignton. 01626 367615. Twicemonthly, Tuesdays. Ch. Hall.Kingsteignton Irish Set DancingClasses, Wednesdays, 8.30 pm. RydonCommunity Hall. Anne Gill 01803290427Launceston Folk Dance ClubSt. John's Ambulance Hall, Tues. 8 pm(not July & August). 01579 362423Lucky Seven Folk Dance Club*Mrs Margaret Moxom, 7, Newcourt Rd,Topsham, Exeter. 01392 873606. Alt.Tues., Liverton VH. 8 pm.Marldon & District Country &Playford Society (MADCAPS)*Mrs Jean Fillan, 29, Droridge, Darting-ton. 01803 866380. Mon. Marldon NewVH.Minehead Folk Dance ClubPeter Jackson, 01984 640763. CatholicCh. Hall, Minehead.Newton AbbotIrish set dancing, Wed. Jolly Farmer,Market St. Maggie Daniel 01626 204350

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Plymouth GroupMiss Gladys Cann, 27, Underlane,Plymstock, Plymouth. 01792 401747.Salcombe Regis Folk Dance Club*Fri. Sidmouth College. Mrs D. Cooper,6, Darnell Close, Sidmouth. 01395513131Sidford Folk Dance Club*J. Westwood, 01404 813863. Tuesday,Sidford VH. 8 pm.Sidford Scottish Folk Dance ClubBrian Martin, 01404 850416. Mondays,Sidford VH. 8 pm.South Hams Folk Dance Club*Philip Worth, Greenbank, Hope Cove,TQ7 3HY. 015448 561415. Wednesday,West Charleton VH.The Sunday ClubPeter Boskett, 57, Park Lane, Pinhoe,Exeter. 01392 468462.Tavistock Folk Dance Club*Mrs Margaret Owen, 3, Copperfields,Horrabridge, Yelverton, PL 20 7VB.01822 855858. Thursday, Molly OwenCentre. (not July & Aug)Teign Playford Club*Bob Franklin, 01803 843402.Totnes Folk Dance Club*Mr H Lowe, 12, Benedicts Rd, Liverton,Newton Abbot, TQ12 6JL. 01626821045. Third Thursday, Methodist Ch.Hall, 8pm (Not June, July, August).University of Exeter Folk Dance ClubRichard Mason, 3, Kingfisher Drive,Exeter, EX4 4SN. 01392 411434.Willand Folk Dance Club*Miss H.J. Webb, Spindles, 6, ChurchRoad, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8SB.01392 270174. Alt. Thurs., Willand VH.Willand Club Band WorkshopMary Marker 01626 854141 or HazelRidd 01884 820438. Willand Chapel,Gables Road, Willand.

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Song & MusicFolk song clubs are sometimes forcedto change venue at short notice dueto a change in management of apub. Please check with contact givenif in doubt.BamptonTues., Bridge House Hotel. Bob Craig,01398 361478Bere Ferrers3rd Sun. Old Plough. Contact Jane on01822 841064Bideford Folk ClubJerry & Hilary Bix, 36, Lower Gunstone,Bideford. Tel/fax 01237 470792. Thurs.Joiners Arms, Market Place, Bideford.8.30 pm.Black TorringtonMon, Torridge Inn. Music & song. MikeO'Brien 01837BodminVic Legg, 01208 75261. Friday, GarlandOx, Bodmin.www.bodminfolk.freeserve.co.ukBovey TraceySong & music session, 1st Sunday, 1pm, King of Prussia. Chris Eccleshall,01803 840758Brendon3rd Sat. Staghunters. Eileen Moore,01643 709394.Chulmleigh3rd Sun. Red Lion. 01769 580384Combe MartinShammick Acoustic, 2nd Sat. TopGeorge Inn, Combe Martin. Tom &Barbara Brown 01271 882366DartingtonLast Mon. Queens Arms. ChrisEccleshall 01803 862364DawlishSun. Swan Inn. Mixed folk session.Details 01626 208116DenburyThursday., Union Inn. Acoustic mixedsession. Vic Connell 01803 812535

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Lympstone1st Wed. Swan Inn. Music, song &words. Jenny Moon 01395 276569Malborough01548 561481. Wed. Royal Oak. NigelSture 01548 561975MineheadAcorn Folk Club,Pier Room, Old ShipAground. 1st Sat. Eileen Moore 01643709394. www.acornfolkclub.co.ukOkehamptonLast Sun. Plymouth Inn. Music & song.Details: Wren 01837 53754Pennymoor Singaround3rd Wed. Cruwys Arms, Pennymoor.Clare Penney 01884 860023Plymouth, Artillery ArmsGeoff Rodd, 36, Downham Gardens,Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth. 01752709809. Alt. Tues. Artillery Arms PoundStreet, Stonehouse.Plymouth, Hyde Folk ClubMon., Hyde Park Hotel, Mutley PlainDenise Couch, 10, Short Park Road,Peverell, Plymouth, PL3 4PZ . 01752661367.Plymouth, Kitty O'HanlansSt. Andrews Street, Last Sun 1 pm.Irish session. Harry Jennings 01752568878Plymouth, Minerva InnLooe Street, Wed.Scoriton3rd Fri. Tradesman's Arms. Sue &Simon Williams 01364 631308South BrentPack Horse Hotel. Alt. Tues. Mostlysong Keith Beeby 01364 72587. EveryWed. mostly music Caroline 01364631308South Molton1st Sat. George Hotel. Kath Davey01598 760354Sticklepath (Okehampton)1st Sun. Devonshire Inn. Bill Murray01647 231286

Exeter, Barnfield Theatre.Ist Fri. Bedford Room. Acoustic openmike session. Details: Jerry 07843419178Exeter, Globe2nd Fri.. Globe Inn, Newtown, ExeterTraditional song. 4th Fri. Music session.Exeter, Guitar Club2nd Fri., Whipton Community CentreRoger Hutton, 01392 873729Exeter, Exe Folk Club3rd Fri., Three Horseshoes, Cowley,Exeter, 8.00 pm. Peter Beer, 01884253524 / 07775 811919Folk on the Moor, WotterSunday, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, nrShaugh Prior. Anton Horwich, 3, Wood-side Cottages, Milton Combe, Yelverton,Plymouth. 01752 261669 (day), 01822853620 (eve).Halsway Manor (Crowcombe)1st Sun. Song & music session in thebar lounge.Harberton3rd Mon. Church House Inn. Chris Ec-cleshall, 01803 862364HatherleighLast Wed. George Hotel. Mainly Englishmusic session. Kate Nye 01837 810566HolsworthyKings Arms. 1st Tues. Phil Williams01288 341308Horndon3rd Wed. Elephant's Nest, Horndon, nr.Tavistock.Ivybridge2nd & 4th Tue. The Sportsman, ExeterRoad. . World Folk Music. 8.30 pm.Nick Reilly 01752 895014Kingsbridge1st Thurs , Crabshell Inn. Bob & BrendaBurnside, 01548 853351Luxborough2nd Fri., Royal Oak. George Ody 01643704347

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Teignmouth3rd Thurs., Oystercatcher Cafe, Teign-mouth. Steve & Anne Gill, 01803290427TeignmouthLast Thurs. Devon Arms Hotel, North-umberland Place. Martyn Hillstead.01626 778071ThorvertonLast Friday, Ruffwell Inn (on A396)Peter & Maggie Cornelius, 01392210983Tiverton1st Tues., Racehorse Inn. SusannahBilleter 01884 821286Torrington2nd & 4th Wed. Music session. West ofEngland bar.TorringtonLast Sun. Torridge Inn. Glenn Bower01805 624117TopshamSunday, Globe. Pete Hargrave, 01395577605. www.topshamfolkclub.co.uk8.30 pm (guest nights 8pm). Tickets forguest nights available one month inadvance from Gill Lowry 01392 254021TotnesTuesday, Kingsbridge Inn. Irish ses-sion. Andy Clarke 01803 732312Umberleigh2nd Mon, Rising Sun. 01769 560447Walkhampton (Yelverton)Last Wed. Walkhampton Inn. Also livemostly 'folky' live music, alt. Sats.

StorytellingMid Devon Story Club3rd Sunday, Tom Cobley Tavern,Spreyton. 01837 82719Totnes StorytellQuarterly, Kingsbridge Inn. Lin Bramich01803 863558

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SATURDAYWeek 1 1/4FS Minehead, AcornFS S.Molton, George

Week 2 8/4FS Combe Martin

Week 3 15/4FS Brendon

Week 4 22/4

SUNDAYWeek 1 2/4FS Bovey TraceyFS Halsway ManorFS SticklepathFS Topsham, GlobeFS Folk on the Moor

Week 2 9/4FS Topsham, GlobeFS Folk on the Moor

Week 3 16/4FS Bere FerrersFS Topsham, GlobeFS Folk on the MoorFM Chulmleigh


Week 5 30/4FS Topsham, GlobeFS Folk on the MoorFS OkehamptonFS Torrington

MONDAYWeek 1 3/4FD MADCAPSFD HonitonFD Sidford ScottishFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Scoriton

Week 2 10/4Week 2FD MADCAPSFD Sidford ScottishFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFM Umberleigh

Week 3 17/4FD Sidford ScottishFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Harberton

Week 4 24/4FD Sidford ScottishFD HonitonFD MADCAPSFS Dartington

TUESDAYWeek 1 4/4FD Country Dance,

PlymouthFD SidfordFD Lucky 7FD LauncestonFS TivertonFS HolsworthyFS Bampton

Week 2 11/4FD Country Dance,

PlymouthFD SidfordFD LauncestonFS BamptonFS Ivybridge


PlymouthFD SidfordFD Lucky 7FD LauncestonFS BamptonFSD Hennock



UnspecifiedFD KingsteingtonFDCFS PlymouthFS South Brent

WEDNESDAYWeek 1 5/4FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD Bideford FDCFD Newton AbbotSM LympstoneFM MalboroughFS South Brent

Week 2 12/4FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton AbbotFM MalboroughFM TorringtonFS South Brent

Week 3 19/4FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton AbbotFM MalboroughFS PennymoorFS HorndonFS South Brent

Week 4 26/4FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton AbbotFS WalkhamptonFS South BrentFM MalboroughFM TorringtonFM Hatherleigh

UnspecifiedHalsway Manor FDC

Club nights APRIL 06 FD Folk Dance FS Folk Song (mainly)FM Folk Music (mainly) SM Story &Music (mainly) Bold - more details in maindiary. VH Village Hall

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April DiarySat 1 SONG Acorn FSC Old Ship Aground, Minehead

John ConollyDANCE Civic Hall Totnes. Sarah Bazeley &Dartmoor Pixie BandFOLK FESTIVAL Cheriton Fitzpaine

Sun 2 FOLK FESTIVAL Cheriton FitzpaineTue 4 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. Aileen WillsThu 6 DANCE Tavistock FDC. Peter Moxom

SONG Bideford FSC. John ConollySat 8 DANCE 2.30 -5.30 pm Broadclyst VH. Valerie

Webster, Petronella. £3.DANCE Willand VH. John Turner, Meltdown.CEILIDH Cruwys Morchard VH. Sarah Bazeley,Dartmoor Pixie Band

Sun 9 SONG Folk on Moor, Moorlands Hotel, Wotter.John Conolly.

Tue 11 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. Muriel ForrestThu 13 DANCE Tavistock FDC. John Estall

DANCE Willand FDC at VH. Jane ThomasTue 18 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. Doreen CooperThu 20 CONCERT Cyril Tawney memorial, Royal Fleet

Club, Devonport. Shep Woolley. 01752 263227DANCE Tavistock FDC. Ray Buckingham

Fri 21 DANCE Dartington FDC at VH Alan DaviesSundowners

Sat 22 CEILIDH Bowhill Primary, Exeter. Stomp.DANCE Tavistock College. Jane Thomas, PeteMac Band.DANCE Budleigh Salterton Public Hall. JohnBone. Amycrofters.PLAYFORD Devon Playford Club, 2.30 pmBowhill Primary Sch. Exeter. Alan Davies &Gwyn George.

Sun 23 SONG Folk on Moor, Moorlands Hotel, Wotter.Vic Legg.

Mon 24 DANCE Madcaps Club, Marldon VH. JohnBone, Sundowners.

Tue 25 DANCESidford FDC at VH. Peter Moxom

Thu 27 DANCE Willand FDC at VH. Ted Farmer, John& Mary BrockDANCE Tavistock FDC. Alan & Marion Finch

Fri 28 CEILIDH Dartington MM 'Proper Ceilidh' withRumpus. Harberton VH. For 'Soundbeam' AppealDANCE Exeter FDC Doreen Cooper

Sat 29 DANCE Moretonhampstead Parish Hall. JohnBone, Sundowners . Bring & share supper. ForDevon Folk Soundbeam Appeal.

Sun 30 SONG Topsham FSC, Globe Inn. Nancy Kerr &James Fagan

THURSDAYWeek 1 6/4FDExmouthFD TavistockFS KingsbridgeFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 2 13/4FD ExmouthFD TavistockFD WillandFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 3 20/4FD ExmouthFD TavistockFD TotnesFS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth Oyster

Week 4 27/4FD ExmouthFD TavistockFD WillandFS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth

UnspecifiedFS Denbury

FRIDAYWeek 1 7/4FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD Salcombe RegisFS Exeter Barnfield

Week 2 14/4FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD Salcombe RegisFS Exeter GlobeFS Luxborough

Week 3 21/4FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD Salcombe RegisFD D'AccordFS Exeter 3HorseshoeFS Scoriton

Week 4 28/4FD Bideford CeilidhFD Salcombe RegisFD Exeter FDCFS ThorvertonFM Exeter, Globe

UnspecifiedFD Aylesbeare FDC

No responsibility accepted for incorrect in-formation. If in doubt please contact theorganisers (details in club listings). Diaryevents begin 8 pm unless stated otherwise.

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MONDAYWeek 1 1/5FD HonitonFD Sidford ScottishFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Scoriton

Week 2 8/5FD MADCAPSFD HonitonFD Sidford ScottishFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFM Umberleigh

Week 3 15/5FD MADCAPSFD HonitonFD Sidford ScottishFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Harberton

Week 4 22/5FD MADCAPSFD HonitonFD Sidford ScottishFS DartingtonFS Black Torrington

Week 5 29/5

TUESDAYWeek 1 2/5FD Country Dance,

PlymouthFD SidfordFD Lucky 7FD LauncestonFS TivertonFS HolsworthyFS Bampton




PlymouthFD SidfordFD Lucky 7FD LauncestonFS BamptonFSD HennockWeek 4 23/5FD Country Dance,

PlymouthFD LauncestonFS BamptonFS Ivybridge

Week 5 30/5FS BamptonFS IvybridgeUnspecifiedFD KingsteingtonFDCFS PlymouthFS South Brent

WEDNESDAYWeek 1 3/5FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD Bideford FDCFD Newton AbbotSSM LympstoneFM MalboroughFS South Brent

Week 2 10/5FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton AbbotFM MalboroughFM TorringtonFS South BrentWeek 3 17/5FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton AbbotFM MalboroughFS PennymoorFS HorndonWeek 4 24/5FD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton AbbotFS WalkhamptonFS South BrentFM MalboroughFM TorringtonWeek 5 31/5FS South BrentFM HatherleighFD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD BidefordFD Newton Abbot

THURSDAYWeek 1 4/5FDExmouthFD TavistockFS KingsbridgeFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 2 11/5FD ExmouthFD TavistockFD WillandFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 3 18/5FD ExmouthFD TavistockFD TotnesFS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth Oyster

Week 4 25/5FD ExmouthFD TavistockFD WillandFS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth


FRIDAYWeek 1 5/5FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD Salcombe RegisFS Exeter Barnfield

Week 2 12/5FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD Salcombe RegisFS Exeter GlobeFS Luxborough

Week 3 19/5FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD Salcombe RegisFD D'AccordFS Exeter 3HorseshoeFS Scoriton

Week 4 26/5FD Bideford CeilidhFD Salcombe RegisFD Exeter FDCFS ThorvertonFM Exeter, Globe

UnspecifiedFD Aylesbeare FDC

Club nights MAY 06FD Folk Dance FS Folk Song (mainly)FM Folk Music (mainly) SM Story & Music(mainly) Bold - more details in main diary.VH Village Hall

Irish Set Dancing ClassesWednesdays 8.30-10.30 pm. RydonCommunity Hall, Kingsteignton .

Teacher: MaryBingham. Details : 01803 290427

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May DiaryTue 2 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. Ted FarmerThu 4 DANCE Tavistock FDC. Chris Thorne.Sat 6 DANCE Civic Hall Totnes. Eileen Nightingale,

Bridgwater Band..SONG Acorn FSC, Old Ship Aground,Minehead. Dambuskers.CONCERT Plough, Torrington. Waterson &Carthy.

Sun 7 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Andy Clarke.

Tue 9 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. John Bone.Thu 11 DANCE Willand FDC at VH. Tony Mawson &

club musicians. AGM.DANCE Tavistock FDC. Frances Oates.CONCERT Otterton Mill. Kieran Halpin

Fri 12 CONCERT Jan Stewer evening, PuddingtonVH. Details 01884 860023EXMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL Brendon

Sat 13 CEILIDH South Brent VH. Phoenix Band.Tickets: 01364 725627EXMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL BrendonDANCE Willand VH. John Bone, Silver &Gold

Sun 14 EXMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL BrendonMon 15 CONCERT St George's Hall, Exeter. Steeleye

Span.Tue 16 DANCE Sidford FDC. Jane Thomas, Ivor Hyde

& Holly. End of season party.Thu 18 DANCE Tavistock FDC. Gil Jefferies.Sat 20 CEILIDH Merton VH. Bismarcks. Tickets

from 01805 603599 or Winkleigh Morris.DANCE Public Hall Budleigh Salterton. StanNicholls, Bridgwater Band.CONCERT Conservatoire Folk Ensemble,Ariel Centre, Totnes. Tickets 01803 469200PLAYFORD Devon Playford Club, 2.30 pmBowhill Primary Sch. Exeter. Rosemary Hunt .Gwyn George

Sun 21 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. James Raynard (tbc).

Mon 22 DANCE MADCAPS, Ryan Roberts, AmycroftersThu 25 DANCE Tavistock FDC. John Estall.Fri 26 DANCE Exeter FDC Chris Miles & Muriel F.

SATURDAYWeek 1 6/5FS Minehead, Acorn

Week 2 13/5FS Combe MartinFS S.Molton, George


Week 4 27/5







Harvey Andrews and Hearts of Oak are among theguests at the Exmoor Folk Festival, based in the smallvillage of Brendon. The festival takes place over theweekend of 12th -14th May.For further details see www.exmoorfolkfestival.co.ukor contact Mrs. Gwyn Linley, Tel. 01598 741279 oremail: [email protected]

School & Youth GoupsExeter College (Special Needs)Mrs H. Brunt. 01392 205306 (work)High St PrimarySchool, PlymouthMrs J.M. Parry, High Street PrimarySchool, Stonehouse, Plymouth.

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THURSDAYWeek 1 1/6FD TavistockFS KingsbridgeFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 2 8/6FD TavistockFD WillandFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 3 15/6FD TavistockFS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth Oyster

Week 4 22/6FD TavistockFS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth

Week 5 29/6FD TavistockFS Bideford, Joiners


FRIDAYWeek 1 2/6FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFS Exeter Barnfield

Week 2 9/6FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFS Exeter GlobeFS Luxborough

Week 3 16/6FD Bideford CeilidhFD DartingtonFD D'AccordFS Exeter 3HorseshoeFS Scoriton

Week 4 23/6FD Bideford CeilidhFM Exeter, Globe

Week 5 30/6FS ThorvertonFD DartingtonUnspecifiedFD Aylesbeare FDCFD Salcombe Regis

SATURDAYWeek 1 3/6FS Minehead, AcornFS S.Molton, George



Week 4 24/6

MONDAYWeek 1 5/6FD HonitonFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Scoriton

Week 2 12/6FD HonitonFS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFM Umberleigh

Week 3 19/6FD HonitonFS Hyde, Plymouth

FS Black TorringtonFS Harberton

Week 4 26/6FD Honiton

FS Dartington

UnspecifiedFD Sidford Scottish

Club nights JUNE 06 FD Folk Dance FS Folk Song (mainly)FM Folk Music (mainly) Bold - moredetails in main diary. VH Village Hall

Please note that several dance clubs do not meet duringthe summer months. If listed as 'unspecified' please checkwith club secretary as to whether the club is meeting atany time this month.

FOLK ON THE FIDDLE IN OKEHAMPTON Saturday June 3rd Workshops & concerts featuring :Christina Smith (fiddle, cello) & Jean Hewson (guitar)Since 1985, this native Newfoundland duo have dedicated themselves to the preservation and performance of theisland's music. Their long-standing friendships with the older generation of singers and musicians have given thema unique repertoire of songs and tunes that are rooted in the traditions of their island and its rich musical heritage.The island's music originally developed from Devon, Irish and French roots, over the years taking on a life of itsown. With their instrumentation of voice, guitar, fiddle and cello, they shape this material into unusual andengaging arrangements. They are both highly respected educators.Nick Wyke (fiddle) & Becki Driscoll (fiddle)Two of the leading lights of the new generation of Devon-based folk artists, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll playtraditional and contemporary English music with a particular emphasis on tunes from the South West. Theirarrangements of both new and old tunes bring together rhythmic chord patterns, flowing melodies and exquisiteharmonies to create a rich texture of sound unique to this duo. They play with dynamic energy and passion to upliftaudiences, and give a modern vitality and drive to the traditional music of South West England. Both are highlyskilled workshop leaders, and part of the Wren Music team of folk educators

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TUESDAYWeek 1 6/6FS TivertonFS HolsworthyFS BamptonFD Launceston

Week 2 13/6FS BamptonFS IvybridgeFD Launceston

Week 3 20/6FS BamptonFSD HennockFD Launceston

Week 4 27/6FS BamptonFS IvybridgeFD Launceston

UnspecifiedFD KingsteingtonFDCFS PlymouthFD Country Dance,

PlymouthFS South Brent

WEDNESDAYWeek 1 7/6SSM LympstoneFM Malborough

Week 2 14/6FM MalboroughFM Torrington

Week 3 21/6FM MalboroughFS PennymoorFS Horndon

Week 4 28/6FS WalkhamptonFM MalboroughFM TorringtonFM Hatherleigh

UnspecifiedFD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD Bideford FDCFD Newton AbbotFD Halsway Manor


June diaryThu 1 DANCE Tavistock FDC. Peter Moxom

COPY DATE FOR WHAT'S AFOOTFri 2 FESTIVAL Pennymoor Song & Ale

CONCERT Lynton Town Hall. MarskeFisherman's Choir & Hearts of Oak . £5

Sat 3 DANCE Civic Hall, Totnes. Frances Oates,Ivor Hyde's Band.SONG Minehead, Acorn FSC, Old ShipAground. Neil Parker & Paul Watts.SONG: George, South Molton. MarskeFisherman's Choir. £5FESTIVAL Pennymoor Song & AleWORKSHOPS & CONCERT OctagonTheatre, Okehampton Folk of the Fiddle. Seedisplay advert & information on opposite page.

Sun 4 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Tom & Barbara Brown.FESTIVAL Pennymoor Song & Ale

Tue 6 CONCERT Eliza Carthy, Landmark Theatre,Ilfracombe.

Thu 8 DANCE Willand FDC End of season party.Colin Andrews, Home Brew Band. .DANCE Tavistock FDC. Alan & Marion Finch

Sat 10 DANCE Willand VH. Jane Thomas, Orion'sRing .WORKSHOPS & CONCERT BidefordPre-Festival event with Craig, Robson &Morgan - see display advert.

Sun 11 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Mick Ryan & Pete Harris.

Thu 15 CONCERT Otterton Mill. Mike SilverDANCE Tavistock FDC. Ray Buckingham.

Sat 17 WORKSHOP for folk dance musicians. PublicHall, Budleigh Salterton. Pete Mac.DANCE Public Hall Budleigh Salterton.Nicole Mac with Pete Mac Band & workshopmusicians.

Thu 22 CONCERT Otterton Mill. John Etheridge &Kit Holmes.DANCE Tavistock FDC. Frances Oates.

Fri 23 TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVALSat 24 PLAYFORD BALL Oldway Mansion,

Paignton. Ticket only (01392 882156). IanJones, Gwyn George & Hilary Hudson.TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL

Sun 25 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Ian Bruce.TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL

Thu 29 DANCE Tavistock FDC. John Estall.

John TarlingCalling

to recorded or live musicBeginners to experiencedFamily dances a speciality

Up to one hour's drive from Axminster

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Week 5 30/7FS Topsham, GlobeFS OkehamptonFS Torrington

SATURDAYWeek 1 1/7FS S.Molton, George



Week 4 22/7

Week 5 29/7

MONDAYWeek 1 3/7FS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Scoriton

Week 2 10/7FS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFM Umberleigh

Week 3 17/7FS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Harberton

Week 4 24/7FS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black TorringtonFS Dartington

Week 5 31/7FS Hyde, PlymouthFS Black Torrington

Club nights JULY 06FD Folk Dance FS Folk Song (mainly)FM Folk Music (mainly) SM Story & Music(mainly) Bold - more details in main diary.VH Village Hall

TUESDAYWeek 1 4/7FS TivertonFS HolsworthyFS Bampton

Week 2 11/7FS BamptonFS Ivybridge

Week 3 18/7FS BamptonFSD Hennock

Week 4 25/7FS BamptonFS Ivybridge

UnspecifiedFD KingsteingtonFDCFS PlymouthFS South Brent

WEDNESDAYWeek 1 5/7SSM LympstoneFM Malborough

Week 2 12/7FM MalboroughFM Torrington

Week 3 19/7FM MalboroughFS PennymoorFS Horndon

Week 4 26/7FS WalkhamptonFM MalboroughFM TorringtonFM Hatherleigh

UnspecifiedFD South HamsFD ExmouthYWCAFD Bideford FDCFD Newton Abbot

Colin is also available as freelance folk band guitarist

Need a band at short notice? Contact

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July diarySat 1 DANCE Civic Hall, Totnes. Peter Moxom,

Bridgwater Band.Sun 2 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel

Wotter. Richard Grainger.Thu 6 SONG Bideford FSC. Graham & Eileen Pratt

and Useless Annie (Sue Burgess, Eileen Pratt)Sat 8 PLAYFORD Kingsteignton Community Hall

6.30 pm. Bob Franklin, Gwyn George & JeanFoster.DANCE Willand VH. Sheila Mainwaring &Root 9.

Wed 19 SONG Minehead, Acorn FSC, Old ShipAground. Special night with Bonny Sartin,Trimrig Doxy & Roger Stevens.

Sun 23 SONG Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Bram Taylor.

No responsibility accepted for incorrect in-formation. If in doubt please contact theorganisers (details in club listings). Diaryevents begin 8 pm unless stated otherwise.THURSDAYWeek 1 6/7FS KingsbridgeFS Bideford, Joiners

Week 2 13/7FS Bideford, Joiners

Week 3 20/7FS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth Oyster

Week 4 27/7FS Bideford, JoinersFS Teignmouth


FRIDAYWeek 1 7/7FD Bideford CeilidhFS Exeter Barnfield

Week 2 14/7FD Bideford CeilidhFS Exeter GlobeFS Luxborough

Week 3 21/7FD Bideford CeilidhFS Exeter 3HorseshoeFS Scoriton

Week 4 28/7FD Bideford CeilidhFM Exeter, Globe

UnspecifiedFD Aylesbeare FDCFD D'Accord

Please note that most dance clubs do not meetduring the summer months. Even if listed in theclub section opposite, please check with clubsecretary whether the club will run on anyparticular date.

If it is the sounds of France & Brittanyor the traditional dancing you are looking for we

have live music from the

d'Accord Band & Friends3rd Friday of each month(except July & August)

Ide Village Hall(1 mile from A30 Exeter Alphington exit)8.00 - 11.30 pm £4.50 (£3 unwaged)For further informationon please call

Pat 01392 811593 Martin 01837 83347To be included on our mail list please send email to

[email protected]

Last Thursday of every monthat

The Devon Arms HotelNorthumberlandPlace

Teignmouth8 pm.

For further details contact:Martyn Hillstead

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Great Western Morris MenTrevor Cook, 1, Croft Cottage, ChurchLane, Cheriton Bishop. EX6 6JU 0164724307 [email protected] Willow ClogSue Fildes 07768 625333Grimspound Border MorrisDon McMillan 01626 207600,[email protected] NavyNonnie Duncan, Li t t le Cholwel l ,Harberton, Totnes. 01803 [email protected] & GorseJenny Gill 01626 779795Ilfracombe Red PetticoatsJanet Ellis, 01271 342351Lodestone BorderBrian Cullingham 01822 853856Newton Bushel Morris MenAnthony Job, 29, Innerbrook Road,Chelston, Torquay. 01803 607987North Devon MummersFrancis & Barbara Verdigi 01271813843Plymouth [email protected] SueHawes 01752 345054Plymouth Morris MenPete Watson 01752 330249Raddon Hill Clog MorrisLesley Downes, Lower Brocks,Dunsford, EX6 7AB 01647 252767Shuffle the Deck AppalachianJenny Draper, Ladywell, Grange Road,Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EH01364 643320Sidmouth Steppers NW MorrisJean Salt 01395 516590Sweet CoppinGeorgie Humble, 150 Henson Park,Chard, TA20 1NL. 01460 64569

* Affiliated to EFDSS

Ritual & Display DanceGroups (Morris, Sword,Clog, Appalachian, etc)Alive & KickingAppalachian. Julie Page, 07815 966838BeltaneDi Brooks, 01626 872903Bideford Phoenix MorrisMartin Boyle, 01237 423716Blackawton MorrisChris Janman, 1, Castle Lane, Blackaw-ton, Totnes. 01803 712362Black BessSuzanne Lovell, 01803 873908Bovey Tracey MummersRod Wilkins 01803 812581Cogs & WheelsFiona Elsworth, Sunspot, Liftondown,Lifton, PL16 7DB. 01566 [email protected] BorderLis Richards 01822 853850Dartington Morris MenIain Davison, 102, Ashburton Road,Highweek, Newton Abbot, TQ12 [email protected]. 07841087669Exeter Morris MenMike Painter, Grass Roots, Birch Grove,West Hill, Ottery St Mary. 01404 [email protected] Border MorrisLesley Wormald 01271 830759Flaming MorrisGraham Bungay 01395 578484Firestone*(Appalachian & Irish). Richard Mason,3, Kingfisher Drive, Exeter, EX4 4SN01392 411434Glory of the West Morris

Carol Mantell, Beggar's Roost, HigherAshton, EX6 7QR. 01647 252740

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National OrganisationsEFDSS National HQ

Cecil Sharp House, 2, Regent's ParkRoad, London NW1 7AY. 020 74852206The Morris FederationFee Lock, 28, Fairstone Close, Hast-i ngs , Sussex. 01424 436052 .www.morrisfed.org.ukThe Morris RingCharlie Corcoran, 70, Greengate Lane,Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3DL. Tel/fax0116 267 5654. www.themorrisring.orgOpen MorrisTracey Good 01507 [email protected] Folklore Troupe of England*Dave Leverton, Heathers, Stanton Wick,Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4BZ. 01761490236 [email protected]

Useful contacts (6)Tarka Morris MenPhil Heming 07785 [email protected] MorrisFrances Popley, 01803 [email protected] Morris MenRoger Hancock 01208 73907Tudor Dance Group(16th Century Dance) ElizabethThurgood, Brookfield, Combe Water,Cotleigh, Honiton, EX14 9SQ. 01404831512Wheal Sophia NW MorrisColin Baker, 01404 841359Winkleigh MorrisAnne Bendix 01805 603599

FestivalsBampton After The Fair26th - 29th October, 2006 Clare Penney01884 860023Baring-Gould FestivalEnd of October Tel/fax 01837 [email protected]

Bideford Folk Festival14th - 20th August 2006. Jerry Bix01237 470792Cornwall Folk Festival.August Bank Holiday. 01736 [email protected] Folk Festival31st March - 2nd April 2006. CheritonFitzpaine. Pete Lister 01363 [email protected] Folk Festival*11th - 13th August 2006. August. Mrs JWhite, Sunnyhill, South Zeal, Oke-hampton EX20 2JL Tel 01837 840102www.dartmoorfolkfestival.co.ukEnglish Country Music Festival*Jason Rice, 12, Church Street,Crediton, EX17 5UUExmoor Folk Festival12th -14th May 2006. Brendon. Details:01598 741279 [email protected] Folk Dance FestivalRichard Mason, 3, Kingfisher Drive,Exeter, EX4 4SN. 01392 411434Malborough Music FestivalMid-August., 01548 [email protected] Folk FestivalEarly July. Mike & Di Dibble 01643841597Pennymoor Song & Ale2nd - 4th June. Jon Shapley, 9, HigherLey Nymet Rowland, Crediton, EX176AJPlymouth Folk FestivalMarilyn Goldsbrough 01752 564847Sidmouth Folk Week4th - 11th August 2006.www.sidmouthfolkweek.org.ukSourton, Fox & Hounds.Song weekend, May . Kathy Wallis &Jon Hes l op 01579 363505 [email protected] Folk Festival*June. Anne Gill, 01803 290427Westcountry Storytelling FestivalAller Park, Dartington . August Details:01803 863790.

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Regional ContactsFolknews KernowChris Ridley, Trenillocs, St. Columb,Cornwall. 01637 880394Avon Folk DiaryDave Leverton, Heathers, StantonWick, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4BZ.01761 490236 [email protected] FolkSteve Hunt, Meadow Cottage, ChapelLane, Woodlands, Wimborne, Dorset,BH12 8LU. 01202 814858Folk LondonSheila Finn, 4a, Kenilworth Road, PettsWood, Kent, BR5 1DY. 01689 825263Folk South WestEddie Upton, The Stables, MontacuteHouse, Montacute, TA15 6XP. Tel.01935 822911. Fax 01935 [email protected] Manor MagazineAlan Corkett, Greengarth, NetherStowey, Somerset. 01278 732202 [email protected] (Herts)Libby Byne-Grey, 01920 460553Shreds & Patches (Shropshire)Sheila Mainwaring, 1, Herbert Avenue,Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF12BT. 01952 240989Somers FolklifeSam Simmonds, 16, Barrett Rise,Malvern, WR14 2UJ. 01684 [email protected] (Wales)Keith Hudson, 182, Broadway, Roath,Cardiff, CF24 1QJ. 02920 499759Wiltshire FolkGeoff Elwell, 3, Sarum Avenue, Melk-sham, Wilts. SN12 6BJ . 01225 703650Worcestershire FolkRosie McMinn 01527 854378

Tom AddisonColin AndrewsGraham BarrettSarah BazeleyRobert BlackborowJohn BlackburnPeter BoskettAdrian BrayleyLinda BreezeTom BrownLes BurdenDennis CookTed FarmerMarion & Alan FinchJudy ForrowRay GoodswenSue Hamer-MossSusan HeardJan HewettGil JefferiesBeryl JukesRosie LonghurstNicole MacMary MarkerRichard MasonBarry MoulePeter MoxomEileen NightingaleFrances OatesMike & Sheila PalmerKate PowellJohn SearleTom StevensJohn TarlingJane ThomasGarry ThompsonChris ThorneHarry Turner

StorytellersM & W DacreRough Magic (A.Oakley &D.Newton)Jenny MoonClive Pig

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IT WAS ON A MARKET DAYVeteran Compilation CD - VTC6CD

The Singers - George Bregenzer (London), CharlieBridger (Kent), Charlie Clissold (Gloucester-shire), Johnny Doughty (Sussex), George Fradley(Staffordshire), Mary Ann Haynes (Sussex), LenHeyward (Gloucestershire), Bob Lewis (Sussex),Geoff Ling (Suffolk), Buster Mustoe (Worcester-shire), Will Noble (Yorkshire), Ernie Payne(Gloucestershire), Francis Shergold (Oxfordshire),George Spicer (Sussex), Jeff Wesley (Northamp-tonshire), Fred Whiting (Suffolk), George Withers(Somerset), Lucy Woodhall (Worcestershire).The above list of performers should give those ofyou familiar with John Howson's Veteran record-ings, a good insight into the kind of songs thathave been included in this CD. To those of youwho know nothing about Veteran it will mean verylittle - so let me explain.For most of his life, John Howson has been on amission to search out recordings of all of theremaining traditional singers and musicians in theBritish Isles. If the performers had not previouslybeen recorded or if the existing productions wereof poor quality then John often took on the workhimself. He was also in contact with collectorsundertaking the same venture in other parts of theCountry and included on this CD, in addition toJohn's efforts are songs recorded by Mike Yates.In 1987 John founded Veteran, releasing audiocassettes of the recordings that he and others hadmade. 'It was on a Market Day' is a CD reissue ofsome of the songs previously included on theseearly tapes and as ever with Veteran, the quality ofthe recordings is excellent.This compilation is a collection of recordings (theoldest is from 1974) of people who it would seemhave very little in common as they come fromdifferent areas in England and work or haveworked at many different trades, some in cities ortowns and others in the countryside. The one thingthat the singers do have in common is the way thatthey sing their song and that is very much worthlistening to.Like the singers the songs seem to have very littlein common with each other - yes you couldseparate the ballads from the music hall ditties andthe serious from the humorous but they all tell astory and the stories that they tell are also verymuch worth listening to.

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Of the twenty-eight tracks on this CD I wouldpick out Jeff Wesley singing Green Grow theLaurels as my favourite but it's a hard choice andGeorge Fradley's Jones's Ale has some greatverses that I have certainly never before heard.I think that Mucking About in the Garden sung byGeorge Spicer is a song that you may well hearme singing around the local pubs and clubs in thefuture and I am sure that you could all add at leasta couple of songs to your own repertoire from thecontents of this CD.

Bill MurrayAvailable from PO Box 193, Stowmarket, SuffolkIP14 3WZ www.veteran.co.ukTHE ANGLO CONCERTINA MUSICOF WILLIAM KIMBERDan WorrallEFDSS ISBN 085418194146 £11.50 (+£2 p&p)This gem of a book was published in October2005, so in that respect I feel that the review is alittle overdue. That is a shame, since it is awell-written and well-researched book which, inits 85 pages, will be a valuable asset to thosepeople interested in both the social and themusical life of William Kimber and his undeni-able contribution to the Morris dancing tradition.In presenting a selection of 28 tunes, this book isthe first published collection of transcriptions ofWilliam Kimber's music, and includes bothmelody and chords. The transcriptions , whiledemystifying Kimber's unusual chording, reflect aunique and one-off mid-nineteenth century ruralstyle that comes more or less directly from thefirst generation of Anglo concertina players.I personally found the section, 'Explanatory Noteson the Tunes' of particular interest. Dan Worrallhas done a marvellous job of researching thebackground to all of the 28 tunes. Little did Iknow that 'The Girl With The Blue Dress' wasoriginally a polka from the Czech folk tradition.

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And, if I may quote the author from part of his notes on 'Laudnum Bunches', "This Morrishandkerchief was transcribed from a live recording ..... outside a pub in Headington Quarry. Kimberwas aged 85 at the time. You can hear him encouraging the dancers as he plays. " It makes me fairwant to dash out and buy the recording (details of which are also provided).I am not an Anglo concertina player and consequently not qualified to comment on thecomprehensive information which Dan Worrall provides for playing the instrument and tunes. Itherefore recommend that those interested should read the review by Andy Turner - an excellentAnglo musician - on www.mustrad.org.uk .For ease of playing the tune transcriptions, the book is sensibly designed with a spiral wire spine.This book is of great value to all of us with an interest in our traditional English music, and welldeserves a place on our bookshelves.

Ken Hinchliffe

A MAID AND HER MUSIC Paul Marsh Erskine Press 1852970820The memories, melodeons & related reed instruments of Ruth AskewAlthough Paul's book was published a couple of years ago, I only came across it recently. Ruth wasborn Ruth Hill in Chagford in 1929 and started playing the melodeon at the age of five. After hermarriage in 1951 she lived in Northamptonshire for several years before moving to Hampshire,where her collection of diatonic squeezeboxes grew and grew. Her playing and her display of heramazing collection have become well-known at festivals, steam rallies and many other events acrossthe country.The book is an absolutely fascinating compilation of her anecdotes and photographs - from earlydays in Chagford with Jack & Les Rice, George Allen and Bob Cann, to sessions with GeorgePrivett and others at Sam's Hotel in Shedfield, and performances with the Kings Korner CarnivalJazz Band.. The second half of the book contains a superbly illustrated account of the instruments inher collection. Excellent value at £12.50 !

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ReviewsMY COLLEEN BY THE SHOREBruce Scott Veteran 149CDAs a fellow 'FBI' (Foreign-born Irishman) whoonce trawled in the same waters but has sincedmoved on, one wonders where Bruce Scottintends to find the wider audience for his work.Surely not in the saturated Irish market whichhas little requirement for yet another sentimentaland rather outdated compilation.There are 15 songs on this CD, only two ofwhich registered favourable responses from me:She Moved Through The Fair, an unaccompa-nied, moving rendition of the evergreen favouriteadmirably suited to Bruce Scott's light tenorvoice, and My Liverpool Rose, his own tribute tohis wife, Dot, with the tin-whistle of TerryCoyne adding some welcome contrast to Bruce'ssinging.Those of us accustomed to the seminal renditionof The Rocks of Bawnn by Paul Brady and LiamO'Flynn would find this version quite pedes-trian.. The singing seems to lack the 'body'required for this particular number. SimilarlyEasy and Slow (with tin whistle accompaniment)fails to impress when set beside the version byLuke Kelly & The Dubliners. My Colleen by theShore, the title track for the CD and the finalsong in the cycle, adapted to the tune TheDawning of the Day, is one of the four self-penned works from Bruce Scott. For kmost of uswho know and love Irish music, the only re-working of that tune which has any credence isPatrick Kavanagh's bitter-sweet poem, On Rag-lan Road . Despite the fact that it won him anall-Ireland newly composed ballads competitionin 2004, Bruce Scott's version is vastly inferiorto Kavanagh's masterpiece.As for the rest I found too little that moved orengaged me to comment further. To my ear, thefive accompanied songs sound marginallybetter but what emerged was the palest imitationof this particular genre. To give credit where it isdue, though, Bruce Scott's diction throughout isexcellent - not a word is slurred or missed.The one saving grace about an otherwiseindifferent album, however, is the mostcomprehensive set of accompanying notes andphotographs you will find anywhere on a CD - soinformative and interesting, and congratulationsare due for such an excellent presentation.

Michael B. O'Brien

LAUNCESTONFOLK DANCE CLUB

Tuesday Club Nights(not July & August)

8 pm - 10 pmSt John Ambulance Hall

Launceston Town Hall Dances2006

8 pm - 11.30 pmApril 29th

Sarah Bazeley & Dartmoor Pixie BandNovember 11th

Jane Thomas & Weston BandFor further information ring:

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SONGS FROM YORKSHIRE AND OTHER CIVILISATIONSGraham Metcalfe WGS 279 CDGraham Metcalfe is, in my opinion, an unaccompanied singer of quality. He gives a consistentlygood performance throughout all of the fourteen tracks on this CD. Plus, his singing is withconviction, conviction in his own ability. And very importantly, he has the ability to make the songhis own, Sweet Primroses and Nellie O’Bobs Of Crowtrees are good examples of this. I believethat ingredient to be an essential requirement of unaccompanied singing.Graham’s selection of material has been well considered and is well balanced, one against theother. I enjoyed Graham’s interpretation of every one of the fourteen songs without really being ableto single out favourite ones. I think that in itself speaks volumes regarding the singers ability.Having made that statement, the tasteful vocal assistance of Moira Craig and Ian Giles in the chorusto, The Immigrant, Forty Miles, Allendale, Scarborough Sands and Faithful Johnny, did give thosesongs that little extra appeal.Now to the constructively critical bit and at the same time, I hope, helpful to both Graham Metcalfeand the reader of this review. There is an important aspect of Graham’s singing which I feel needsto be mentioned. That being that much of Graham’s singing is in dialect. Or, if not sung in dialect,a very strong accent is present.Now I personally don’t have a problem with Graham’s dialect, nor his pride in God’s own county.But I suspect that some readers may have. In my opinion, dialect or a strong natural accent isessential to the authenticity of our regional songs. And also remember that dialect rhyme isindispensable in many regional songs.In conclusion, quality unaccompanied singing is a nurtured skill, and Graham Metcalfe hasmastered that skill. Well sung !

Ken Hinchliffe.

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SERIOUS STUFF (just guitar)The Amazing Mr SmithIf you have never seen the Amazing Mr Smithperform - there is only one thing I can say - yourlife will not be complete until you do. As apurveyor of good feelings and hilarity he has noequal. He is also a superb guitarist, and as thisCD demonstrates no mean composer either withseven of his own compositions interspersed withan eclectic mix of classical, traditional andcontemporary tunes. The self-composed piecessit well alongside the more familiar arrangementsso you will only find out Smith compositions bylooking at the sleeve notes. Nothing as simple asstarting at one through to seventeen though, thetracks are arranged in a sequence I couldn'tfathom. Also there are eighteen tracks with abonus extra - but I won't spoil the surprise. Thisdoes fit with the whole feel of the CD - which isquite idiosyncratic while also being superblyplayed and interestingly arranged using multi-tracking. It is very listenable to, ideal for driving,relaxing, and working. The production is veryclear, the playing articulate and expressive.Some pieces maybe would sit better with the

softer tones of a classical guitar and maybe somevariety for EQ could have enhanced the tonaldifferences between stylistically different items.The different qualities of three lovely guitars gosome way towards achieving this, and for usguitarists so nice to have this information. ThisCD will appeal to anyone who loves instrumen-tal music. So when you next see The AmazingMr Smith - and believe me you should - then youcan buy this CD!

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EIGHT DAYS LATEMatt Norman Wren CD007I've got a high regard for the singing and playing(on fiddle & mandolin ) from Matt, one of severalyoung musicians whose talent has been nurturedand developed since becoming part of the Wrenteam. I was a little apprehensive therefore aboutundertaking a review of his first album featuringonly music on the mandolin, not an instrument Ibelieved could stand on its own for the best partof an hour.I needn't have worried.! The selection of self-composed and traditional tunes generally holdsone's interest throughout, with support from PaulWilson on guitar and mandolo on some tunes, andI suspect some doubling tracking. Only the oneoffering One Night As I Lay On My Bed /BarbaraAllen didn't quite inspire me , but otherwise thereare a number of really imaginative arrangements.I particularly liked the minor version of GreenHills of Tyrol, with its Bach-inspired break, andMatt's exploration of the potential of the Morristune, Young Collins.For its novelty value alone, in offering themandolin as the lead instrument on traditionalEnglish style folk material this album is worth-while getting. But like me, you will probably bepleasantly impressed with the overall result.

Colin AndrewsAvailable from Wren - see display advert p. 34.

FOLK SONGS FROM HAMPSHIRE &DORSET From Hammond & Gardiner MssVarious artists Forest Tracks FTBT 2CD1Here's fantastic value at £16 (inc. p&p) - a doubleCD with over 50 songs and 32 page bookletabsolutely packed with fascinating informationabout the songs, the life and times of the collec-tors and the singers from whom they collected,photgraphs and biographical notes on the per-formers on the albums.As a celebration of the centenary year (2005) ofthe first songs collected by Dr George Gardiner inHampshire and the Hammond brothers in Dorset(many reproduced in Frank Purslow's 4 books,'Marrow Bones', Constant Lovers', 'Foggy Dew'and 'Wanton Seed'), Forest Tracks have re-issuedrecordings made in the mid 1970s, together withnearly 20 extra tracks made in the last couple of

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Steve Jordan, Tim Radford and Geoff Jerramspan the 20 year gap between recordings, whilethe original tapes included the late Dave Wil-liams, Cheryl Jordan, Sylvia Rogers, and agroup, Commoner's Muck featuring a youthfulPete Harris. The new tracks also include SarahMorgan (now married to Steve Jordan) ,Gwilym & Carol Davies, Helen Woodall withthe Old Pull & Push Band, Andover, Alton &Broughton Village Choirs, and Forest Tracksproprietors, Paul Marsh & Ron Coe.It would be impossible to comment on all thesongs and unfair to pick out individual ones forspecial mention. Suffice it to say that there aremany well-known songs and many less familiar,and the quality of the singing from theperformers is very good throughout.I have no qualms about recommending thispackage to all who are interested in the back-ground and performance of traditional songsfrom the south of England.

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April 13th Jane Thomas & own music* April 27th Ted Farmer, John & Mary Brock

May 11th. A.G.M. Tony Mawson & club musicians*May 25th Ryan Roberts & own music

June 8th Colin Andrews & Home Brew BandEnd of season party night. members free, non-members £2.

Everyone welcome. Bring & share supper.

Contact: Vivien & David Challinor 01823 274810*Committee Meeting

HISTORY AND THE MORRIS DANCE John Cutting"Why Morris?" and "Where does it come from?" are two questions frequently asked of Morrisdancers when performing for the general public. The usual 60 second soundbite in reply is likely tomention 'Moorish', pagan fertility rites , and Cecil Sharp as the saviour of our tradition. Anyone whohas heard Roy Dommett speak at length on the subject will appreciate that there's a lot more to besaid, whilst those of us who have ventured to address Women's Institute meetings and suchlike onthe topic will have found John Forrest's book, 'The History of Morris Dancing 1458 - 1750', avaluable, though rather heavy going, source of information.So what can John Cutting, who has associations with the revival sides Herga, Grand Union & LordPaget's Morris, offer to the debate that's not already been said?. He strives for objectivity, historicalaccuracy, and readability, all of which he to a large extent achieves, in reviewing and presentingmuch that has been written about 'Morris' (in the widest sense) over the last 700 years or so.John Cutting re-examines the evidence and arguments put forward at various times by prominenthistorians and folklorists alike, including Sharp, and finds some of their conclusions unsatisfactory.He presents a most fascinating chronology of 'Morris' significant events and written records from1137 to 1850, extracts from early parish records, and many illustrations of 'Morris'. Objectivitycould be compromised by selection of what to include or omit but one feels that John has been asbroad-minded and unprejudiced as possible.So what are his conclusions? Well, you'll have to read the book to find out, but in a 60 secondsummary: the word 'morris' almost certainly comes from the Spanish word, 'morisco' (Moorish);pagan fertility rite ? forget it !. And don't take for gospel everything Cecil Sharp wrote about Morris.I'm re-writing my W.I.talk.

Colin AndrewsAvailable from Dance Books Ltd, The Old Bakery, 4, Lenten Street, Alton, GU34 1HG. 0142086142 www.dancebooks.co.uk ISBN 1 85273 108 7 rrp £12.50

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BEER AND BLACK PUDDINGDave Bordewey & Dave Young WGS 330 CDANOTHER ROUNDRoy Clinging & Neil Brookes WGS 331 CDCertain high profile names will readily come tomind to the casual observer of the folk club sceneand to those whose experience of folk music islargely confined to the festival concert venues. But,as any regular folk club afficiado knows, there area wealth of highly talented singers and musiciansup and down the country, many who have formedthe backbone of the folk song revival over the pastfew decades. It is most pleasing to see theseartists recognised with their own album on a majorfolk label.Beer and Black Pudding is a delightful albumfrom two performers I had not come across before.Dave Bordewey provides the vocals, and thefiddle, guitar, mandola & percussion, and hiscredentials extend back to folk club at university,residencies at Cecil Sharp House and CamdenTown folk clubs and with the 1980s band, Crows.Dave Young, on melodeon and anglo concertina,started dancing with Cup Hill Morris Men whilestill in his teens, played with several barn dancebands in the South-East, before moving to Worces-tershire in 2000.Only three songs are featured; The White Hare,Just As The Tide Was Flowing (from MarrowBones), always a great song, and He Called For ACandle, the haunting tune well suited to Dave'svoice. The main focus of the album, therefore, isthe instrumentals, which have a strong Morrisrepesentation, including the Adderbury HappyMan, an attractive tune which they more than dojustice to, even though difficult to play (evenmore to dance properly!). The combination ofstrings and squeeze is used very effectively, withsome interesting arrangements of both traditionaland contemporary tunes. Some surprising thingshappen on the concertina with the title tune, Beerand Black Pudding - I'll leave you to judgewhether Dave Young had overindulged in bothbefore writing it !I remember seeing Roy Clinging on the guest listat a festival I was attending with a Morris side, butwas not able to get to his spots. Roy (lead vocals,English concertina & guitar) and Neil Brookes(fiddles, & chorus) in Another Round, presentan entertaining selection of songs and tunes, alltraditional, except Barrie Temple's River Days ,

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which tells of the decline of the Swan Huntershipyard on Tyneside, and Neil's tune,Unicycle. The songs and tunes are gleanedfrom a variety of sources, with their nativeCheshire represented in particular by theopening track, The Cheshire May Song.Roy sings in a relaxed style with a listenabletenor voice, which is complemented by Neil'ssimple lower-register harmonies in choruses.While (Streams of) Lovely Nancy is unaccom-panied, concertina & fiddle are used withpleasing effect on other songs. Roy's movingand full version of Andrew Rose, the true storyof the ill-treatment and murder of a sailor bythe ship's Captain, is one I had not heardbefore. The version of Mr Stormalong , also,much more gentle, not the one generally beltedout at shanty sessions.The instrumentals, in which Neil tends to takethe lead on fiddle, are drawn from Englishtraditional music. They include CheshireRounds , and the triple time hornpipes DustyMiller and Another Round , and several littleknown & sometimes challenging tunes.These two albums demonstrate that if you lookbeyond the big names in folk there's some realdelights to be found.

Colin Andrews

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Come and join us .......TAVISTOCK FOLKDANCE CLUBFor an Evening of Folk DancingWe meet on a Thursday Evening atTHE MOLLY OWEN CENTRE

(Off Pixon Lane, Tavistock)8.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Not July & August)

WHY NOT COME ALONG AND TRY IT ?Whatever your age - you will enjoy it.

Forthcoming eventsSaturday 22nd April Dance at Tavistock College with Jane Thomas

& Pete Mac Band. Bring & share supper.Saturday 25th November Dance at Tavistock College with Ted Farmer

Petronella. Bring & share supperContact:- Mrs. Margaret Owen 01822 855858

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SIX BY TWOEmily & Hazel Askew WGS 329CDMore young talent, this time in the form of twosisters exposed from an early age to thewonders of Sidmouth Festival. This EP stylealbum of just 6 tracks certainly leaves youwanting more. The instrumentals, on fiddle &accordion (they both played in the Hampshire-based band Rubber Chicken) are truly inspring- Glorishears twinned with Eleanor Rigby forexample. One might detect influences fromother notable folk accompanists on the backingto Hazel's vocals on Sovay and a Robin Hood('Wood' on the sleeve notes) ballad, but there isalso home-grown originality.Already making an impression nationally byreaching the semi-finals (at least) of the BBCYoung Folk Awards, I doubt if it will be longbefore Emily & Hazel are featuring promi-nently on the guest list of major folk festivalsaround the country.

Colin AndrewsSee display advert on page 42 for WildGoose

HOME CAME THE OLD MANThe songs of Dick E. Davey (1922 -2003)Artension CD501 Available from 01453 763181Dick was a founder member of the Exeter MorrisMen and regularly contributed his songs to thepub sessions after the dancing. His interest intraditional dance and song dated back to the late1940s, and for many years he was an activemember of the E.F.D.S.S. Devon DistrictCommittee.Though he had a repertoire of over 300 songs,only a few were ever recorded, and we must beever grateful to Ebie, his widow, for makingavailable her treasured cassette of 20 songs, madeon a simple tape recorder, and also two songsrecorded on a video camera at weddings inHolland.Stephen Rowley has done a wonderful job intransferring these home recordings to a CD thatadmirably demonstrates the richness of Dick'stenor voice, the obvious enjoyment he got fromsinging, and the breadth of his repertoire. Someof his songs, such as The Nightingale , and Jones'Ale are well-known, others like his version ofDerby Ram and the Sidbury Haymaking Song ,less so. Although there is one version of thecuckold song, the title track, Home Came The OldMan , I'm a little surprised that he never recordedanother version, As I Came Home on a Mondaywhich was always well received by the ExeterMen.This album is a pleasure to listen to, and a veryworthy tribute to a fine singer and generous man.

Colin AndrewsSONGS FROM THE HEARTThe Boys From Melbourne Street"It's not really folk, " Colin Wilson honestlydeclared when offering the CD for review. Nevermind ! Colin has been round the contemporaryfolk music scene in Exeter for as long as I canremember, and is an accomplished guitarist andgood singer.On this album he has teamed up with KeithHunter (bass) and Dave Eustace (percussion) -also, on one track, fiddler Paul Cox - to producean easy-listening album of self-penned 'songsfrom the heart'. There's no great depth of subjectmatter nor profound social comment, but themelodies are attractive and lyrics well con-structed.

Colin AndrewsSee Barnstomers advert for contact details

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Morris MattersThe Dartington Morris Men are goingstrong with some new blood and a total of 33members at Hope Cove on New Year's Day.The Junior Team now comprising 8 boysaged 8 -11 (photographs, musician excepted!)gave a very polished performance at Totneson Boxing Day. New recruits in this age rangeare welcome - contact Ken Hudson on 0154855004.

Exeter Morris Men, after overwintering formore than forty years at the Exeter Inn,Thorverton, broke with tradition and moved to anew practice venue in Ide Village Hall at thebeginning of February. The Exeter Men hadalways been made welcome at the pub, firstlyunder landlord Jack Mann and then his son Johnbut with the influx of several new dancers andmusicians over the last couple of years, theskittle alley was on some practice nightsbecoming rather congested.Various solutions were considered, and threealternative venues tried out in January. After agood degree of difficult soul-searching , andconsiderable regret particularly amongst somelong serving members, in the end a decision tochange the practice venue gained clear support.Exeter Morris Men will be visiting SouthernGermany in August, as part of the Ottery StMary twinning exchange.

Also heading for continental Europe, PlymouthMorris Men have a trip in July to a 'wanderingfolk festival' in Hungary while WinkleighMorris are spending a week in Holland overEaster. Although the visit is their own initiative,Winkleigh have received help from the UtrechtMorris Men with whom they hope to do somejoint stands during their stay at the YouthHostel in that city. Raddon Hill are hoping tovisit Ireland.After bearing all the episodes of the secondseries of 'Nighty Night' , viewers of BBC3 mayhave been disappointed that Winkleigh Morrisfailed to make an appearance as forecast in WAno. 79). Or perhaps not... perhaps they weren'twierd enough. ... perhaps BBC used the consid-erable footage they recorded as the basis for thecurrent animated BBC2 logos of jingly hanky-waving figures.

South Devon based band playing lively dance music with a strong Irish Flavour.

Available for Weddings, Anniversaries, Barn Dances, Conferences etc.

Own PA and Caller – Demo CD available

For more information phone Anne & Steve Gill 01803 290427 – [email protected]

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