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OCTOBER
Monday October 19
Folk At The Club is a singers night to promote singers of traditional and modern folk songs. There may be some tunes, but it will be primarily an unplugged singaround. If you just want to listen you will also be welcome. Churchdown Club, Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER Entry is Free. 1st & 3rd Mondays. For more info contact Will, email - william.craswell@gmail.com website - http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub/
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
heltenham Folk Dance Club meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah 01242 242245 Mobile 07732 570134E-Mail sarahssewing@hotmail.co.uk (in term time). Not Oct 26, last one Dec 7
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
Tuesday October 20
Folk at Frampton is every Tuesday. 8.00 to 10.30. Frampton on Severn village hall GL2 7DY 200 yards past the Three Horseshoes at the end of the green. Doors open 7.45, Now only £1 admission! including tea, coffee, and good biscuits. Info. 07760 115539
Singers Club, Stroud. Traditional Songs. (no guests) 8.30 -10.30 pm, Little Vic, Queen Victoria Pub, Gloucester St, Stroud, GL5 1QG. Info: Bob 01453 764885 bob.bray.08@gmail.com 1st, 3rd Tuesdays
Folk night at The Sisters Pub, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL12PE. From 7:30pm and is welcome to all. We encourage everyone to play, leading or just joining in! Info: Thefieldcaps@gmail.com Every Tuesday
3rd Tuesday music session at The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB From about 8pm. Make sure you enter your car reg into the pub screen inside Free admission Info: Bill 07787 713758
Gloucester Songwriting Circle: meets in the George Hunt Room at Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1NS. The aim is to encourage each other in our songwriting efforts in a relaxed and supportive environment. For more details, contact Jim - email: glossongs@yahoo.com 3rd Tuesday
Gloucester Scottish Dance Society meet at St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester, GL1 2UF 7.30pm – 10pm Every Tuesday Info: Pamela latham268@outlook.com
Gloucestershire Morris meet at St Mary's Congregational Church, St Mary's St, Gloucester GL1 2QS 7.30 – 9.30pm (afterwards at The Pelican Inn) New Members welcome! Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Miserden Morris practise at Stroud Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP 7.30pm – 9.30pm Singles or couples welcome! Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 6pm. Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
Wednesday October 21
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Traditional mixed music session open to both listeners and contributors run by Tony Gibbons at the Royal Oak, Bredon, GL20 7LW. Every 2 weeks on a Wednesday. Info: tonyjgibbons@btinternet.com
Celtic Folk Music Session, The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, WR11 7JE 8pm, 3rd Wednesdays Info: info@thefleeceinn.co.uk 01386 831173
Sing Ahoy! Sea Shanty & Folk Choir. https://www.kingshillhouse.org.uk/classes-retreats.html Kingshill House, Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ Info: Telephone: 01453 549133 Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Every Wednesday 5pm
Gloucester Folk Choir are a non-auditioning community choir who sing folk songs from Britain and far beyond, and meet every Wednesday in term time from 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TS, Info: https://www.sorrelwildesinging.co.uk/gloucester-folk-choir
Forest of Dean Morris meet at Soudley Village Hall, Lower Road, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TZ at 7.30pm. New Members welcome. Info: fofdmorris@gmail.com. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY New members welcome. Info: helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com web http://www.raggedandold.com
Lechlade Scottish Country Dancing Club: this small friendly group meet to practice on Wednesday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm in term time at Lechlade Memorial Hall GL7 3AY. You are welcome to join us. Contact Sue mail.brooks.s@gmail.com
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday October 22
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cotswold Club 11 High St, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BN 7.45pm £2 donation. Info: 01453 454594 www.minchfolkclub.org.uk Every Thursday
Lunchtime session at The Red Lion North Road Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3DU 12noon until about 2.30pm Good beer and lunch available. Mostly English tunes, mostly at a steady pace! Contact Christine on c_a_r100@hotmail.com monthly (4th Thursday most months)
May Hill Village Dance Group at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon Live music! Callers Lesley and Howard Info: John at vernonjp@outlook.com 2nd & 4th Thurs
May Hill Village Dance Group at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon Live music! Callers Lesley and Howard Info: John at vernonjp@outlook.com 2nd & 4th Thurs
Styx of Stroud Border Morris – (Mixed) We meet every Thursday 7.30-9.30 at the British School Hall, OPENhouse, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG and afterwards in the Queen Vic. Email styxofstroud@gmail.com Website www.styxofstroud.co.uk
Happenstance Border Morris practise at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH 7.30 – 9pm New dancers and musicians welcome. Come and join us - it's fun, keeps you fit and preserves our local heritage. No previous experience required. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Wimberry Step Clog practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD. Info: Sally sally.keene@gmail.com every Thursday
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6 FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 9pm (repeat) Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
The Folk Collective with Kevin O on Radio Winchcombe 8 - 9pm Listen live on 107.1 FM in Winchcombe area, or online at SCHEDULE – Radio Winchcombe
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Folk Experience Day. Free Folk Experience Day, led by EFDSS, 10 - 4pm at Gloucester Academy of Music, Barbican House, GL1 2JF for young musicians aged 12+ Info and registration at LIVE Portal (Participants should be able to play a G major scale)
Dursley folk music session at "Ye Olde Dursley Hotel", (The Old Bell) in Long Street, Dursley GL11 4HL. 1.30pm to 4.30pm, upstairs in the function room. admission Free. All styles welcome. Parking behind the pub via alleyway to one side, enter your car reg into the pub screen inside. Free long stay public car park further down Long Street. Info: geoffosp@btinternet.com 2nd & 4th Sats
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
Cirencester Slow Session - A regular repertoire of nice tunes taken at a modest pace. 2nd & 4th Mondays 7.30 – 9.30pm Info: Ben 07762 055260 or 94thackeray@gmail.com not August
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
Tuesday October 27
Folk at Frampton is every Tuesday. 8.00 to 10.30. Frampton on Severn village hall GL2 7DY 200 yards past the Three Horseshoes at the end of the green. Doors open 7.45, Now only £1 admission! including tea, coffee, and good biscuits. Info. 07760 115539
Folk night at The Sisters Pub, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL12PE. From 7:30pm and is welcome to all. We encourage everyone to play, leading or just joining in! Info: Thefieldcaps@gmail.com Every Tuesday
4th Tuesday music session at The King’s Arms, Ross Rd, Newent, GL18 1BD From about 8pm. Free admission Info: Bill 07787 713758
Celtic music session run by Chris Hall (hazeyplumcroft@gmail.com) at Carpenter's Arms Miserden GL6 7JA Info: Kevin 01285 821283 http://www.thecarps-miserden.co.uk/ Music from around 8pm, Admission free Fortnightly
Gloucester Scottish Dance Society meet at St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester, GL1 2UF 7.30pm – 10pm Every Tuesday Info: Pamela latham268@outlook.com
Gloucestershire Morris meet at St Mary's Congregational Church, St Mary's St, Gloucester GL1 2QS 7.30 – 9.30pm (afterwards at The Pelican Inn) New Members welcome! Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Miserden Morris practise at Stroud Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP 7.30pm – 9.30pm Singles or couples welcome! Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 6pm. Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
Wednesday October 28
Witcombe Folk Dance Club dance with New Dance Archestra with Caller Ray Wright at Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB. Open to non-members. 7.30 - 10pm Admission £5. Info: Sue 07800 541277 Fortnightly
Sing Ahoy! Sea Shanty & Folk Choir. https://www.kingshillhouse.org.uk/classes-retreats.html Kingshill House, Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ Info: Telephone: 01453 549133 Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Every Wednesday 5pm
Gloucester Folk Choir are a non-auditioning community choir who sing folk songs from Britain and far beyond, and meet every Wednesday in term time from 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TS, Info: https://www.sorrelwildesinging.co.uk/gloucester-folk-choir
Forest of Dean Morris meet at Soudley Village Hall, Lower Road, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TZ at 7.30pm. New Members welcome. Info:fofdmorris@gmail.com. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY New members welcome. Info: helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com web http://www.raggedandold.com
Lechlade Scottish Country Dancing Club: this small friendly group meet to practice on Wednesday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm in term time at Lechlade Memorial Hall GL7 3AY. You are welcome to join us. Contact Sue mail.brooks.s@gmail.com
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday October 29
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cotswold Club 11 High St, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BN 7.45pm £2 donation. Info: 01453 454594 www.minchfolkclub.org.uk Every Thursday
Monthly gigs hosted by Last Thursday usually at the Evergreen Hall Broadwell GL16 7BN tickets £10 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door from 7-30pm music from 8pm
Monthly gigs hosted by Last Thursday usually at the Evergreen Hall Broadwell GL16 7BN tickets £10 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door from 7-30pm music from 8pm
Styx of Stroud Border Morris – (Mixed) We meet every Thursday 7.30-9.30 at the British School Hall, OPENhouse, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG and afterwards in the Queen Vic. Email styxofstroud@gmail.com Website www.styxofstroud.co.uk
Happenstance Border Morris practise at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH 7.30 – 9pm New dancers and musicians welcome. Come and join us - it's fun, keeps you fit and preserves our local heritage. No previous experience required. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Wimberry Step Clog practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD. Info: Sally sally.keene@gmail.com every Thursday
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6 FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 9pm (repeat) Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
The Folk Collective with Kevin O on Radio Winchcombe 8 - 9pm Listen live on 107.1 FM in Winchcombe area, or online at SCHEDULE – Radio Winchcombe
Friday October 30
Concert with Stray Threads (Ali Clifton and Mark Harmer) and Unearthed (John Davis and Nathan King), 7.30pm at St Mary's Church, Temple Guiting, GL54 5RW Tickets on the door, or from alicliftonbarnard@btinternet.com
Riverfolk at Trout Inn, St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, GL7 3HA 7.30pm Info: Geoff riverfolkacoustic@gmail.comwww.riverfolk.co.uk 2nd and last Fridays (check website calendar for latest info before travelling)
Saturday October 31
Pirate Day at National Waterways Museum, Gloucester GL1 2EH with Rebil, Jamie Robinson, Blackthorn Buskers etc 10 – 4pm (music 12 – 2pm) Info: 01452 915676
NOVEMBER
Sunday November 1
Fairy Tale Ceilidh at Samhain at Stroud Baptist Church Hall, Union Street, Stroud GL5 2AG with Paul Hutchinson & Matt Norman and caller Hannah Moore Info: https://dandelion.events/e/y3s8ahttps://red.mister.red/dance/#stroud 6:30pm
Forest Folk Club at The Orepool Inn, Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. £8 (Singers Nights £2) Info: forestofdeanfolkclub@gmail.com Club web site: http://forestfolkclub.com/
Monday November 2
Folk At The Club is a singers night to promote singers of traditional and modern folk songs. There may be some tunes, but it will be primarily an unplugged singaround. If you just want to listen you will also be welcome. Churchdown Club, Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER Entry is Free. 1st & 3rd Mondays. For more info contact Will, email - william.craswell@gmail.com website - http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub/
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
Cheltenham Folk Dance Club meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah 01242 242245 Mobile 07732 570134E-Mail sarahssewing@hotmail.co.uk (in term time).
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
Tuesday November 3
Folk at Frampton is every Tuesday. 8.00 to 10.30. Frampton on Severn village hall GL2 7DY 200 yards past the Three Horseshoes at the end of the green. Doors open 7.45, Now only £1 admission! including tea, coffee, and good biscuits. Info. 07760 115539
Winchcombe Folk Club at The Gallery Room, The White Hart Inn, High Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LJ Musicians, singers, and audience welcome. 8pm. Free entry Info: Chris 01242 602236 or 4chriscrs@googlemail.com (1st Tuesday)
Singers Club, Stroud. Traditional Songs. (no guests) 8.30 -10.30 pm, Little Vic, Queen Victoria Pub, Gloucester St, Stroud, GL5 1QG. Info: Bob 01453 764885 bob.bray.08@gmail.com 1st, 3rd Tuesdays
1st Tuesday music session at The Fountain, Gloucester GL1 2NW From about 8pm. Free admission Info: Bill 07787 713758
Folk night at The Sisters Pub, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL12PE. From 7:30pm and is welcome to all. We encourage everyone to play, leading or just joining in! Info: Thefieldcaps@gmail.com Every Tuesday
Gloucester Scottish Dance Society meet at St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester, GL1 2UF 7.30pm – 10pm Every Tuesday Info: Pamela latham268@outlook.com
Gloucestershire Morris meet at St Mary's Congregational Church, St Mary's St, Gloucester GL1 2QS 7.30 – 9.30pm (afterwards at The Pelican Inn) New Members welcome! Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Miserden Morris practise at Stroud Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP 7.30pm – 9.30pm Singles or couples welcome! Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 6pm. Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
Wednesday November 4
Celtic music session open to both listeners and contributors run by Tony Gibbons at the Royal Oak, Bredon, GL20 7LW. Every 2 weeks on a Wednesday. Info: tonyjgibbons@btinternet.com
Folk music session with Martha, Norma, and Mark 10.30 – 12.30 upstairs in the loft at Stroud Brewery, Unit 11, Phoenix Works, (off Hope Mill Lane) London Road, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2BU 01453 887122 1st Wed
Traditional Folk Session. From 7.30pm until 10pm. The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud GL5 3SS. Info: info@theprincealbertstroud.co.uk 1st Wednesday
Gloucester Folk Choir are a non-auditioning community choir who sing folk songs from Britain and far beyond, and meet every Wednesday in term time from 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TS, Info: https://www.sorrelwildesinging.co.uk/gloucester-folk-choir
Sing Ahoy! Sea Shanty & Folk Choir. https://www.kingshillhouse.org.uk/classes-retreats.html Kingshill House, Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ Info: Telephone: 01453 549133 Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Every Wednesday 5pm
Forest of Dean Morris meet at Soudley Village Hall, Lower Road, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TZ at 7.30pm. New Members welcome. Info: fofdmorris@gmail.com. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY New members welcome. Info: helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com web http://www.raggedandold.com
Lechlade Scottish Country Dancing Club: this small friendly group meet to practice on Wednesday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm in term time at Lechlade Memorial Hall GL7 3AY. You are welcome to join us. Contact Sue mail.brooks.s@gmail.com
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday November 5
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cotswold Club 11 High St, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BN 7.45pm £2 donation. Info: 01453 454594 www.minchfolkclub.org.uk Every Thursday
Musician's session, mainly English but some French, Scandi. Some emphasis of tunes found or written in Gloucestershire. 12- 3pm. light lunches, quiche, toasties, baked potatoes, vegetarian an gluten free available. Folk of Gloucester, Bishop Hooper’s House, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG hazhasmail@gmail.comhttp://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/ 1st Thursdays
Roving Folk (Singaround/Music Session – no guests) at Much Marcle Village Hall, HR8 2LY 7.30pm Free Admission BYO refreshments, Info: John or Lin rovingfolkkempley@btinternet.com 1st Thursday
Chipping Sodbury Folk Night, The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AG 7.30 to 10.30pm Jo 07974 381333 jocullum@hotmail.co.uk 1st Thursday
Open session at the Salutation Inn at Ham, near Berkeley (GL13 9QH) on the first Thursday of every month. It starts at 7.30pm Info: Peter tiley.peter@gmail.com
Styx of Stroud Border Morris – (Mixed) We meet every Thursday 7.30-9.30 at the British School Hall, OPENhouse, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG and afterwards in the Queen Vic. Email styxofstroud@gmail.com Website www.styxofstroud.co.uk
Happenstance Border Morris practise at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH 7.30 – 9pm New dancers and musicians welcome. Come and join us - it's fun, keeps you fit and preserves our local heritage. No previous experience required. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Wimberry Step Clog practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD. Info: Sally sally.keene@gmail.com every Thursday
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6 FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 9pm (repeat) Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
The Folk Collective with Kevin O on Radio Winchcombe 8 - 9pm Listen live on 107.1 FM in Winchcombe area, or online at SCHEDULE – Radio Winchcombe
Friday November 6
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman at Brookthorpe Village Hall, Gloucestershire 7:30PM
Folk session (mostly tunes at steady pace, with occasional song) at the Cotswold Club, 11 High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, 6.45pm. Contact Julian Cowderoy 07896 738243 julian.cowderoy@googlemail.com for further information and to check it’s on the first time you come. All welcome. 1st & 3rd Fridays
Saturday November 7
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman at Oxenhall Parish Hall, Gloucestershire 7:30PM
Sunday November 8
Cheltenham Folk Club with Si Barron at Stanton Suite, 26 Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8AR, 8pm to 10pm. Doors open 7.45pm Snacks/drinks from shop opposite / BYO. Car parking nearby. Facebook Info: machteltje@gmail.com
Barny’s at The Little Vic, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG. 7.30 - 10.30, £5 suggested donation and £6 if we have a special night, Floor singers welcome Info: Karina 01453 886879 Karina.gabner@btinternet.com 2nd Sundays monthly
Shifting Sunday Session at The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, WR11 7JE 8pm. Info: Paul, theflyingmorrisman@hotmail.com 07711 121210 www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Monthly on the 2nd Sunday
Monday November 9
Steeleye Span at Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA Info: 01242 528764 Email: leisure@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
Cirencester Slow Session - A regular repertoire of nice tunes taken at a modest pace. 2nd & 4th Mondays 7.30 – 9.30pm Info: Ben 07762 055260 or 94thackeray@gmail.com
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
Cheltenham Folk Dance Club meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah 01242 242245 Mobile 07732 570134E-Mail sarahssewing@hotmail.co.uk (in term time).
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
Tuesday November 10
Folk at Frampton is every Tuesday. 8.00 to 10.30. Frampton on Severn village hall GL2 7DY 200 yards past the Three Horseshoes at the end of the green. Doors open 7.45, Now only £1 admission! including tea, coffee, and good biscuits. Info. 07760 115539
2nd Tuesday music session at The Red Lion North Road Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3DU From about 8pm. Free admission Info: Bill 07787 713758
Folk songs and sea shanties singing session at the Stroud Brewery, Kingfisher Business Park, Stroud, GL5 2BY, 7.30 – 10.30 pm, (check Events - Stroud Brewery for occasional re-arrangements). Free entry. Info: dblatcher@hotmail.com 2nd Tuesdays
Celtic music session run by Chris Hall (hazeyplumcroft@gmail.com) at Carpenter's Arms Miserden GL6 7JA Info: Kevin 01285 821283 http://www.thecarps-miserden.co.uk/ Music from around 8pm, Admission free Fortnightly
Folk night at The Sisters Pub, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL12PE. From 7:30pm and is welcome to all. We encourage everyone to play, leading or just joining in! Info: Thefieldcaps@gmail.com Every Tuesday
Gloucester Scottish Dance Society meet at St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester, GL1 2UF 7.30pm – 10pm Every Tuesday Info: Pamela latham268@outlook.com
Gloucestershire Morris meet at St Mary's Congregational Church, St Mary's St, Gloucester GL1 2QS 7.30 – 9.30pm (afterwards at The Pelican Inn) New Members welcome! Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Miserden Morris practise at Stroud Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP 7.30pm – 9.30pm Singles or couples welcome! Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 6pm. Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
Wednesday November 11
Witcombe Folk Dance Club dance with Brian and Mike with Caller Nicola Scott at Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB. Open to non-members. 7.30 - 10pm Admission £5. Info: Sue 07800 541277 Fortnightly
Gloucester Folk Choir are a non-auditioning community choir who sing folk songs from Britain and far beyond, and meet every Wednesday in term time from 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TS, Info: https://www.sorrelwildesinging.co.uk/gloucester-folk-choir
Sing Ahoy! Sea Shanty & Folk Choir. https://www.kingshillhouse.org.uk/classes-retreats.html Kingshill House, Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ Info: Telephone: 01453 549133 Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Every Wednesday 5pm
Forest of Dean Morris meet at Soudley Village Hall, Lower Road, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TZ at 7.30pm. New Members welcome. Info: fofdmorris@gmail.com. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY New members welcome. Info: helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com web http://www.raggedandold.com
Lechlade Scottish Country Dancing Club: this small friendly group meet to practice on Wednesday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm in term time at Lechlade Memorial Hall GL7 3AY. You are welcome to join us. Contact Sue mail.brooks.s@gmail.com
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday November 12
(Maud Karpeles OBE born 1885)
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cotswold Club 11 High St, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BN 7.45pm £2 donation. Info: 01453 454594 www.minchfolkclub.org.uk Every Thursday
Folk Club at Lamb Inn in Mitcheldean - and a new start time of 7.30pm. Car parking at the rear Free entry Info: andyscarf@yahoo.co.uk 2nd Thursdays
Traditional Song Session at 'Somewhere Else' Castle Street, Cirencester GL7 1QD. The room is upstairs and so unfortunately there is no access for those with mobility difficulties. We will look forward to seeing our regulars at the new venue and welcoming anyone who enjoys singing to join us. 8pm. No instruments. Info: Martin martingraebe@me.com 2nd Thursdays
May Hill Village Dance Group at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon Live music! Callers Lesley and Howard Info: John at vernonjp@outlook.com 2nd & 4th Thurs
Styx of Stroud Border Morris – (Mixed) We meet every Thursday 7.30-9.30 at the British School Hall, OPENhouse, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG and afterwards in the Queen Vic. Email styxofstroud@gmail.com Website www.styxofstroud.co.uk
Happenstance Border Morris practise at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH 7.30 – 9pm New dancers and musicians welcome. Come and join us - it's fun, keeps you fit and preserves our local heritage. No previous experience required. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Wimberry Step Clog practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD. Info: Sally sally.keene@gmail.com every Thursday
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6 FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 9pm (repeat) Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
The Folk Collective with Kevin O on Radio Winchcombe 8 - 9pm Listen live on 107.1 FM in Winchcombe area, or online at SCHEDULE – Radio Winchcombe
Friday November 13
Riverfolk at Trout Inn, St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, GL7 3HA 7.30pm Info: Geoff riverfolkacoustic@gmail.comwww.riverfolk.co.uk 2nd and last Fridays (check website calendar for latest info before travelling)
Saturday November 14
Highnam Afternoon Dance Gambier Parry Room, Newent Road, Highnam, GL2 8DG. 2-5pm
£4 per person which includes tea and cakes. Your callers will be Pat Hicks & Sue Ellis. Further details: liz@the-stantons.uk or 01905 353995
Cheltenham Ceilidh Club, St Luke's Hall GL53 7HP. 7:30pm. £5 in cash, no booking. Come and dance/call a dance/socialise etc. Info about the dances and playing machteltje@gmail.com or melburton@hotmail.com
Sunday November 15
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Trio at Tetbury Goods Shed GL8 8EY 01666 505496 www.shed-arts.co.uk
Forest Folk Club at The Orepool Inn, Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. £8 (Singers Nights £2) Info: forestofdeanfolkclub@gmail.com Club web site: http://forestfolkclub.com/
Mickleton Folk at The Butchers Arms, Chapel Street, Mickleton GL55 6SD All welcome to listen, singalong or perform in the informal setting of the back bar. From 7.30pm Info: Richardward572@btinternet.com 3rd Sundays
Monday November 16
Folk At The Club is a singers night to promote singers of traditional and modern folk songs. There may be some tunes, but it will be primarily an unplugged singaround. If you just want to listen you will also be welcome. Churchdown Club, Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER Entry is Free. 1st & 3rd Mondays. For more info contact Will, email - william.craswell@gmail.com website - http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub/
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
Cheltenham Folk Dance Club meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah 01242 242245 Mobile 07732 570134E-Mail sarahssewing@hotmail.co.uk (in term time).
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
Tuesday November 17
Folk at Frampton is every Tuesday. 8.00 to 10.30. Frampton on Severn village hall GL2 7DY 200 yards past the Three Horseshoes at the end of the green. Doors open 7.45, Now only £1 admission! including tea, coffee, and good biscuits. Info. 07760 115539
Singers Club, Stroud. Traditional Songs. (no guests) 8.30 -10.30 pm, Little Vic, Queen Victoria Pub, Gloucester St, Stroud, GL5 1QG. Info: Bob 01453 764885 bob.bray.08@gmail.com 1st, 3rd Tuesdays
3rd Tuesday music session at The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB From about 8pm. Make sure you enter your car reg into the pub screen inside Free admission Info: Bill 07787 713758
Gloucester Songwriting Circle: meets in the George Hunt Room at Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1NS. The aim is to encourage each other in our songwriting efforts in a relaxed and supportive environment. For more details, contact Jim - email: glossongs@yahoo.com 3rd Tuesday
Folk night at The Sisters Pub, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL12PE. From 7:30pm and is welcome to all. We encourage everyone to play, leading or just joining in! Info: Thefieldcaps@gmail.com Every Tuesday
Gloucester Scottish Dance Society meet at St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester, GL1 2UF 7.30pm – 10pm Every Tuesday Info: Pamela latham268@outlook.com
Gloucestershire Morris meet at St Mary's Congregational Church, St Mary's St, Gloucester GL1 2QS 7.30 – 9.30pm (afterwards at The Pelican Inn) New Members welcome! Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Miserden Morris practise at Stroud Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP 7.30pm – 9.30pm Singles or couples welcome! Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 6pm. Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
Wednesday November 18
Traditional mixed music session open to both listeners and contributors run by Tony Gibbons at the Royal Oak, Bredon, GL20 7LW. Every 2 weeks on a Wednesday. Info: tonyjgibbons@btinternet.com
Gloucester Folk Choir are a non-auditioning community choir who sing folk songs from Britain and far beyond, and meet every Wednesday in term time from 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TS, Info: https://www.sorrelwildesinging.co.uk/gloucester-folk-choir
Sing Ahoy! Sea Shanty & Folk Choir. https://www.kingshillhouse.org.uk/classes-retreats.html Kingshill House, Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ Info: Telephone: 01453 549133 Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Every Wednesday 5pm
Forest of Dean Morris meet at Soudley Village Hall, Lower Road, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TZ at 7.30pm. New Members welcome. Info: fofdmorris@gmail.com. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY New members welcome. Info: helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com web http://www.raggedandold.com
Lechlade Scottish Country Dancing Club: this small friendly group meet to practice on Wednesday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm in term time at Lechlade Memorial Hall GL7 3AY. You are welcome to join us. Contact Sue mail.brooks.s@gmail.com
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday November 19
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cotswold Club 11 High St, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BN 7.45pm £2 donation. Info: 01453 454594 www.minchfolkclub.org.uk Every Thursday
The Nationally Famous Third Thursday Folk Music Singaround & Tunearound at the Folk in Westgate St Gloucester. 12 -3:30. Come and have some lunch and cheer yourselves up. Songs of abject misery must have a cheerful tune! Info: Bill 07787 713758
Styx of Stroud Border Morris – (Mixed) We meet every Thursday 7.30-9.30 at the British School Hall, OPENhouse, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG and afterwards in the Queen Vic. Email styxofstroud@gmail.com Website www.styxofstroud.co.uk
Happenstance Border Morris practise at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH 7.30 – 9pm New dancers and musicians welcome. Come and join us - it's fun, keeps you fit and preserves our local heritage. No previous experience required. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Wimberry Step Clog practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD. Info: Sally sally.keene@gmail.com every Thursday
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6 FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 9pm (repeat) Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
The Folk Collective with Kevin O on Radio Winchcombe 8 - 9pm Listen live on 107.1 FM in Winchcombe area, or online at SCHEDULE – Radio Winchcombe
Friday November 20
Folk session (mostly tunes at steady pace, with occasional song) at the Cotswold Club, 11 High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, 6.45pm. Contact Julian Cowderoy 07896 738243 julian.cowderoy@googlemail.com for further information and to check it’s on the first time you come. All welcome. 1st & 3rd Fridays
Saturday November 21
Sunday November 22
(Cecil Sharp born 1859)
Cheltenham Folk Club, with Cobblers Child at Stanton Suite, 26 Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8AR, 8pm to 10pm. Doors open 7.45pm Snacks/drinks from shop opposite / BYO. Car parking nearby. Facebook Info: machteltje@gmail.com
Monday November 23
Cirencester Slow Session - A regular repertoire of nice tunes taken at a modest pace. 2nd & 4th Mondays 7.30 – 9.30pm Info: Ben 07762 055260 or 94thackeray@gmail.com
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
Cheltenham Folk Dance Club meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah 01242 242245 Mobile 07732 570134E-Mail sarahssewing@hotmail.co.uk (in term time).
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
Tuesday November 24
Folk at Frampton is every Tuesday. 8.00 to 10.30. Frampton on Severn village hall GL2 7DY 200 yards past the Three Horseshoes at the end of the green. Doors open 7.45, Now only £1 admission! including tea, coffee, and good biscuits. Info. 07760 115539
4th Tuesday music session at The King’s Arms, Ross Rd, Newent, GL18 1BD From about 8pm. Free admission Info: Bill 07787 713758
Celtic music session run by Chris Hall (hazeyplumcroft@gmail.com) at Carpenter's Arms Miserden GL6 7JA Info: Kevin 01285 821283 http://www.thecarps-miserden.co.uk/ Music from around 8pm, Admission free Fortnightly
Folk night at The Sisters Pub, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL12PE. From 7:30pm and is welcome to all. We encourage everyone to play, leading or just joining in! Info: Thefieldcaps@gmail.com Every Tuesday
Gloucester Scottish Dance Society meet at St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester, GL1 2UF 7.30pm – 10pm Every Tuesday Info: Pamela latham268@outlook.com
Gloucestershire Morris meet at St Mary's Congregational Church, St Mary's St, Gloucester GL1 2QS 7.30 – 9.30pm (afterwards at The Pelican Inn) New Members welcome! Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Miserden Morris practise at Stroud Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, GL5 1AP 7.30pm – 9.30pm Singles or couples welcome! Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 6pm. Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
Wednesday November 25
Witcombe Folk Dance Club dance with Bees Knees with Caller Brian Stanton at Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB. Open to non-members. 7.30 - 10pm Admission £5. Info: Sue 07800 541277 Fortnightly
Gloucester Folk Choir are a non-auditioning community choir who sing folk songs from Britain and far beyond, and meet every Wednesday in term time from 7pm at Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TS, Info: https://www.sorrelwildesinging.co.uk/gloucester-folk-choir
Sing Ahoy! Sea Shanty & Folk Choir. https://www.kingshillhouse.org.uk/classes-retreats.html Kingshill House, Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos GL11 4BZ Info: Telephone: 01453 549133 Email: admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Every Wednesday 5pm
Forest of Dean Morris meet at Soudley Village Hall, Lower Road, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TZ at 7.30pm. New Members welcome. Info: fofdmorris@gmail.com. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY New members welcome. Info: helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com web http://www.raggedandold.com
Lechlade Scottish Country Dancing Club: this small friendly group meet to practice on Wednesday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm in term time at Lechlade Memorial Hall GL7 3AY. You are welcome to join us. Contact Sue mail.brooks.s@gmail.com
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday November 26
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Trio at The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, WR11 7JE 01386 831173 www.thefleeceinn.co.uk / Tickets: https://buytickets.at/fleeceinngrasroots
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cotswold Club 11 High St, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9BN 7.45pm £2 donation. Info: 01453 454594 www.minchfolkclub.org.uk Every Thursday
Lunchtime session at The Red Lion North Road Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3DU 12noon until about 2.30pm Good beer and lunch available. Mostly English tunes, mostly at a steady pace! Contact Christine on c_a_r100@hotmail.com monthly (4th Thursday most months)
Monthly gigs hosted by Last Thursday usually at the Evergreen Hall Broadwell GL16 7BN tickets £10 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door from 7-30pm music from 8pm
May Hill Village Dance Group at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon Live music! Callers Lesley and Howard Info: John at vernonjp@outlook.com 2nd & 4th Thurs
Styx of Stroud Border Morris – (Mixed) We meet every Thursday 7.30-9.30 at the British School Hall, OPENhouse, Gloucester Street, Stroud, GL5 1QG and afterwards in the Queen Vic. Email styxofstroud@gmail.com Website www.styxofstroud.co.uk
Happenstance Border Morris practise at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QH 7.30 – 9pm New dancers and musicians welcome. Come and join us - it's fun, keeps you fit and preserves our local heritage. No previous experience required. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Wimberry Step Clog practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD. Info: Sally sally.keene@gmail.com every Thursday
Chris Arscott's Folk & Acoustic Music Show is on Dean Radio 95.7 & 105.6 FM www.deanradio.co.uk at 9pm (repeat) Contact Chris on chrisarscott46@gmail.com (The Podcast is now available via the Dean Radio schedule on the website after the repeat)
The Folk Collective with Kevin O on Radio Winchcombe 8 - 9pm Listen live on 107.1 FM in Winchcombe area, or online at SCHEDULE – Radio Winchcombe
Friday November 27
Riverfolk at Trout Inn, St John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, GL7 3HA 7.30pm Info: Geoff riverfolkacoustic@gmail.comwww.riverfolk.co.uk 2nd and last Fridays (check website calendar for latest info before travelling)
Saturday November 28
Live recording session of sea songs and shanties 14.30 till 22.30 aboard the old sailing ship Kathleen and May in Gloucester Docks, with Jamie Robinson. Followed by a singaround. Space is very tight so tickets are essential. Tickets can be found via eventbrite. https://tinyurl.com/Bosuns-Yarn-Tickets
Sunday November 29
Monday November 30
England’s Glory Ladies Morris meet at Innsworth Infant School , Luke Lane, Innsworth GL3 1HJ 8pm Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
Stroud Morris Dancers practise at 7.30pm at The Rodborough Tabernacle Church Hall, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud GL5 3UJ New members always welcome. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
The Tattered Court Border Morris practise at St Mark's Junior School, Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU 8 – 10pm Info: thetatteredcourt@gmail.com Web: http://www.thetatteredcourt.org.uk/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-Tattered-Court-1670447763204001/ New dancers & musicians welcome
Wild Oats Morris practise at Ruspidge Memorial Hall in Ruspidge, GL14 3AE 7.30 – 9pm. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook dancers and musicians welcome
Cheltenham Folk Dance Club meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah 01242 242245 Mobile 07732 570134E-Mail sarahssewing@hotmail.co.uk (in term time).
Royal Scottish Dance Society Cheltenham beginners classes at 7.30-9.30pm St Luke’s Church Hall GL53 7HP E-mail Ann cheltrscdssec@gmail.comhttps://rscdscheltenham.org/
DECEMBER
Saturday December 5
The Waterley Bottom Mummers will (probably) be performing at the Wotton Under Edge, 'Christmas under the Edge' event in the afternoon. There will be performances in the evening as well venues yet to be arranged
Cheltenham Ceilidh Club, St Luke's Hall GL53 7HP. 7:30pm. £5 in cash, no booking. Come and dance/call a dance/socialise etc. Info about the dances and playing machteltje@gmail.com or melburton@hotmail.com
Wednesday December 9
Lassington Oak Morris Men are 8pm Mumming – Newent & Dymock. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Thursday December 10
Cara Dillon –“Upon A Winter’s Night: A Christmas Tradition Rooted in Wonder” Subscription Rooms, Stroud GL5 1AE Info: 01453 769880 https://thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/cara-dillon-upon-a-winters-night
Saturday December 12
New Stroud Ceilidhs, at Trinity Rooms, Stroud, GL5 2HZ 7:30 am, with Bismarks, and caller Sheena Masson - can sell out, best to book in advance. Info: cresby.com Folk Dance Diary
Wednesday December 16
Lassington Oak Morris Men are 8pm Mumming – Gloucester. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Friday December 17
The Waterley Bottom Mummers will be performing at venues and times yet to be arrangedSaturday December 19
Saturday December 26
(Boxing Day, St Stephen’s Day)
Annual performance of the Mummers Play outside Gloucester Cathedral, by City of Gloucester Mummers, starring the Dean of Gloucester, at 12 noon, with Gloucestershire Morris. Lassington Oak MM, England’s Glory Ladies Morris, etc in support.
Tewkesbury Mummers will probably be out – details when I have them.
Cheltenham Mummers will probably be out – details when I have them.
Saturday January 16
Wassail at The Folk of Gloucester,
Friday February 19
Gloucester Folk Trail – Details at Gloucester Folk Trail - Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District
Saturday February 20
Gloucester Folk Trail - Details at Gloucester Folk Trail - Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District
Sunday February 21
Gloucester Folk Trail - Details at Gloucester Folk Trail - Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District
Fri 5 Mar 2027,
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury 7:30PM
Sat 6 Mar 2027
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman at Box Village Hall, Gloucestershire 7:30PM
Sun 7 Mar 2027
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman at Gotherington Old Chapel, Cheltenham 7:30PM
Fri 30 Apr 2027
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman at Isbourne Arts, Winchcombe 7:30PM
Sat 1 May 2027
Concert with Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakemanat Westcote Village Hall, Gloucestershire 7:30PM
Wednesday May 12
Feast of Fiddles at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX 7.30pm £33.50 Info: 01684 295074 boxo@rosestheatre.org
Saturday May 15
Gloucester Shanty Festival. Funded by Gloucester BID and City Centre venues, join us as the city comes alive with song and maritime merriment Gloucester Shanty Festival 2027
Sunday May 16
Gloucester Shanty Festival. Funded by Gloucester BID and City Centre venues, join us as the city comes alive with song and maritime merriment Gloucester Shanty Festival 2027
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