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JULY
Tuesday July 21
Miserden Morris are at Woolpack Inn, Slad.7.30pm Info: Richard 07845 175798 Email: enquiries@miserdenmorris.com Web: http://www.miserdenmorris.com https://www.instagram.com/miserdenmorris/
Gloucestershire Morris are at The George Inn, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0RF 7:454pm. Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Folk at Frampton is still 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, only £2 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
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
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
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
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 July 22
Forest of Dean Morris are at The Yew Tree, Peterstow – 8:00pm. Info: bagman@forestmorris.org.uk. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men are at 8pm The Red Lion Inn, Huntley, GL19 3DU Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
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
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 July 23
Happenstance Border Morris are at Broadway Village Green (7:30pm). Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
Cotswold Morris Scratch Social at 7.30pm Robert Raikes House Gloucester Info: Cotswold Morris Scratch Social | Facebook
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
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 July 24
Tewkesbury Live Music Free Festival Info: Tewkesbury Live FREE Music Festival | Tewkesbury's only FREE Live Music event
Saturday July 25
Tewkesbury Live Music Free Festival Info: Tewkesbury Live FREE Music Festival | Tewkesbury's only FREE Live Music event
Johnny Coppin & Paul Burgess in concert at St Andrew’s Church, Toddington, Glos. GL54 5DJ at 7pm Info: easterngroupparishes@gmail.com Katie Newcombe 07758 835988
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 July 26
Green around the Gills are hosting a shanty session at The Bottle of Sauce, Ambrose Street, Cheltenham - in the Games Room at the back of the pub. 3pm, going on until about 6pm or everyone's tired of singing.
Pop-up DIY Music Session, English-style, at The White Horse, Soudley, Forest of Dean near Dean Heritage Museum. A proper pub, no meals, bring your own snacks. Open midday till 6pm; starts when someone starts playing, ends when everyone stops. Friendly people playing good old traditional dance/folk tunes together.
Tewkesbury Live Music Free Festival Info: Tewkesbury Live FREE Music Festival | Tewkesbury's only FREE Live Music event
Monday July 27
England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Apple Tree, Woodmancote, with The Tattered Court, from 7.45. Info: email englandsglorymorris@gmail.com Web: http://www.englandsglory.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 not August
Tuesday July 28
Folk at Frampton is still 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, only £2 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
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 July 29
Forest of Dean Morris are at Ye Olde Ferry Inn, Symonds Yat West – 8:00pm. Info: bagman@forestmorris.org.uk. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Gloucestershire Morris are at The Black Horse, Cranham GL4 8HP (community night). Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
Mixed traditions 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
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)
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 July 30
Vagabond Border Morris are at Llansoy. Info: vagabondbordermorris@gmail.com Web: https://www.vagabondbm.co.uk/
Happenstance Border Morris are at The New Inn, Willersey (7.30pm). Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
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
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 July 31
AUGUST
Saturday August 1
Sunday August 2
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 August 3
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. Aviator Inn Staverton Airport GL51 6SR Entry is Free. 1st & 3rd Mondays. For more info contact Will, email - william.craswell@gmail.com website - http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub/
Tuesday August 4
Gloucestershire Morris are at The Village Inn, Twyning, Tewkesbury, GL20 6DR 7:45pm. Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
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, only £2 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
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
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 August 5
Forest of Dean Morris are at The George Inn, St Briavels – 8:00pm. Info: bagman@forestmorris.org.uk. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
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
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday August 6
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
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 August 7
Saturday August 8
(Birthday of John Kirkpatrick MBE)
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 August 9
Vagabond Border Morris are at Tintern Abbey Mill. Info: vagabondbordermorris@gmail.com Web: https://www.vagabondbm.co.uk/
Happenstance Border Morris are at Snowshill Arms, Snowshill (7:30pm). Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
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 August 10
Tuesday August 11
Gloucestershire Morris are at The Butcher’s Arms, Sheepscombe GL6 7RH 7:45pm. Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
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, only £2 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
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 August 12
Stroud Morris Dancers are at Dance-Out with Lassington Oak Morris, Three Horseshoes, Frampton-on-Severn, GL2 7DY, 7.30pm. Info: bagman@stroudmorris.org.uk web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
Forest of Dean Morris are at The Boat Inn, Penallt/Redbrook – 8:00pm. Info: bagman@forestmorris.org.uk. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday August 13
Happenstance Border Morris are at Red Lion Inn, Evesham (7:30pm. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
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 White Horse Hotel, High Street, Mitcheldean GL17 0AT 8pm 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
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 August 14
(Birthday of Maddy Prior MBE)
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 August 15
Wild Oats Morris are at Newent Market. Info: Facebook (1) Wild Oats Morris | Facebook
Sunday August 16
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 August 17
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. Aviator Inn Staverton Airport GL51 6SR Entry is Free. 1st & 3rd Mondays. For more info contact Will, email - william.craswell@gmail.com website - http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub/
Tuesday August 18
Gloucestershire Morris are at The Fleece, Bretforton, Worcestershire (TBC). Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
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, only £2 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
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
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 August 19
Forest of Dean Morris are at The Dog House, Coleford – 7:45pm. Info: bagman@forestmorris.org.uk. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men are at 8pm The Amberley Inn, Amberley, GL5 5AF, with Ragged & Old Morris. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday August 20
Vagabond Border Morris are at The George at St Briavels. Info: vagabondbordermorris@gmail.com Web: https://www.vagabondbm.co.uk/
Happenstance Border Morris are at The Plaisterers Inn, Winchcombe (7:30pm). Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
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
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 August 21
Saturday August 22
Happenstance Border Morris are at Brockhampton Village Fête (pm. Info: Cressida zenziallink@hotmail.com http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
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 August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Gloucestershire Morris are at The Three Horseshoes, Frampton on Severn (TBC. Info: gmbags@talktalk.net Web: https://glosmorris.uk/
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, only £2 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
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 August 26
Forest of Dean Morris are at The Black Pig Bar, Newnham – 7:30pm. Info: bagman@forestmorris.org.uk. web http://www.forestmorris.org.uk
Lassington Oak Morris Men are at 8pm Coach & Horses, Gloucester, GL1 2BX. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2. 9pm 88 – 91 FM, DAB and Freeview 702
Thursday August 27
Vagabond Border Morris are at The Anchor, Tintern. Info: vagabondbordermorris@gmail.com Web: https://www.vagabondbm.co.uk/
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
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
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
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 August 28
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 August 29
*Deerhurst Flower Festival – ByGonz (Rob & Gillian) will be performing 11 – 4pm. Peter & Astrid Cripps and the Glos Folk Display Stand will be on the Priory Lawn all weekend
Sunday August 30
*Deerhurst Flower Festival – Veronica & Mike Lowe will performing pm (exact times TBA). Peter & Astrid Cripps and the Glos Folk Display Stand will be on the Priory Lawn all weekend
Monday August 31
(Bourton-on-the Water Football in the river)
*Deerhurst Flower Festival – Deerhurst Festival All Stars, featuring multi-instrumentalist Hamish West, will be performing pm (exact times TBA). Peter & Astrid Cripps and the Glos Folk Display Stand will be on the Priory Lawn all weekend
SEPTEMBER
Saturday September 5
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 September 6
Johnny Coppin is at Forest of Dean Folk Club, The Orepool Inn, Sling near Coleford GL16 8LH Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start. Tickets and info: forestofdeanfolkclub@gmail.com
Sunday September 20
(Painswick Church Clypping and Puppy Dog Pie)
Saturday October 3
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
Thursday October 15
Fairport Convention (4-piece) at Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1NS Tel: 01452 503050 http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/freetime/guildhall/
Saturday November 14
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
Thursday November 26
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Trio at The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, WR11 7JE 01386 831173
Saturday December 5
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
Wednesday December 16
Lassington Oak Morris Men are 8pm Mumming – Gloucester. Info: 07787 713758(m) or 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com web Home
Saturday December 26
(Boxing Day, St Stephen’s Day)
Annual performance of the Mummers Play outside Gloucester Cathedral at 12 noon, with Gloucestershire Morris. Lassington Oak MM, England’s Glory Ladies Morris, The Dean of Gloucester, etc
Tewkesbury Mummers will probably be out – details when I have them.
Cheltenham Mummers will probably be out – details when I have them.
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