Rugby & Cricket Club, Acklam Park, Green Lane, Middlesbrough TS5 7SL 

"We start at 8.00 please bring hot new songs and smiling faces. "

Last Tuesday of the month

WEBSITE  ☎️ 01423 566984 

Listing:

ACKLAM OPEN MIC  (7pm) Rugby & Cricket Club, Acklam Park, Green Lane, Middlesbrough TS5 7SL *OPEN MIC* 📨 ian_swinburne@hotmail.com  

Major Tom's Social, 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB

We are an informal affiliation of variously talented musicians and singers who play covers, traditional songs and, sometimes, their own material. We enjoy a drink from the bar while singing/playing our latest offerings, in turn or together. We meet at around 8.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month and all are welcome.

1st Sunday of the month 2pm.

WEBSITE  ☎️ 01423 566984 

Listing:

OCTOBER 6, 2024 (Sun)  1st of the Month

AFTERNOON TUNE SESSION (2pm) Major Tom's Social, 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB * TUNE SESSION* ☎️01423 566984  

Jubilee Hall, Newton on the Moor NE65 9JY 

WEBSITE ☎️ Mungo Riddell (Secretary) 07836 637638 📨 boxandfiddle@yahoo.com 

(Sept-May) ​No meeting in January Admission £5, Musicians Free - (Membership Free) Meets ‘Second Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) ... Includes Buffet Supper each month ...  7.30pm - 10.30pm’. 

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ALNWICK ACCORDION & FIDDLE CLUB Jubilee Hall, Newton on the Moor NE65 9JY *MUSIC SESSION* ☎️ 07836 637638 📨boxandfiddle@yahoo.com    

The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD

In the Back Bar

We meet for two sessions a month to play American Old Time traditional music. On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month we meet at The Cumberland Arms in Byker from 8pm.

For more info about the type of music we play and the instruments we play it on see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-time_music 

Our regular attenders play fiddles, banjos, guitars, mandolins, double bass all of which are associated with Old Time. This is acoustic music, there weren't any electric instruments in the 1920's.

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 0191 265 6151  📨 info@thecumberlandarms.co.uk  

Guisborough Brewery, 14 South Buck Way, Guisborough TS14 7FJ 

"Americana Guisborough Open Mic" is held twice a month at the King George V 'Bowls Club'. The first Tuesday of the month is ACOUSTIC, and the third Tuesday of the month is 'PLUGGED IN'. We start at 7:30 pm sharp and request performers be 'on the list' by 7:15 latest. No backing tracks unless it's original material. We are not a karaoke venue. All levels of performers welcome. We are an audience that listens to the performers. Bar service is available. 

(1st & 3rd Friday) WEBSITE  ☎️ 07703 002858

The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD

In the Back Bar. Every Friday from 8pm onwards

 ☎️ 0191 265 6151  📨 info@thecumberlandarms.co.uk  

Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AB

WEBSITE ☎️ 0191 561 3455  📨 acw@sunderland.gov.uk  

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK GATHERING (1pm) *TRADITIONAL ACOUSTIC FOLK SESSION*                Hosted by Ken Tonge   📨 kennethtonge@gmail.com  

528 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HU  

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 0191 487 5040  Hosted by Mark Iveson. 

Free on street parking / Parking behind the building, (take the turn off where the Belle View Pub is) The back door will be open for anyone wanting to bring gear with them. The main entrance  is next door to the Monsoon Restaurant.  Open Mic held 1st & 3rd Thursday 8pm

The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD

In the Back Bar

Ballasd based singaround  (1st  Sunday)

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 0191 265 6151 📨 timmcelwaine@hotmail.co.uk   

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BALLAD CLUB (2pm) The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle NE6 1LD *BALLAD BASED SINGAROUND  📨 timmcelwaine@hotmail.co.uk     

Riddlesden Institute, Scott Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5BU 

Singer's night Every Friday at 7.30pm

WEBSITE ☎️ Jenny 07786 195942 ☎️ Jim 01535 664634

Joel Griffiths (the club's treasurer) ☎️01535 633128 ☎️ 07932 798727     

No bar - you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar will be provided. Making hot drinks and washing up will be on an ‘all pitch in’ basis.  Check HERE to see what's on.

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BACCA PIPES FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Riddlesden Institute, Scott Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5BU *SINGERS NIGHT* ☎️ 07786 195942   📨 jenny@baccapipes.org.uk                    

The Spiral City Pub 26-30 The Arcade, Barnsley S70 2QN 

*FOLK SONG, DANCE & MUSIC*  8pm  1st & 3rd Wednesday

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01226 283013 or 📨  spiralcitybar@gmail.com  ♿

Barrasford Village Hall, 37 East Acres, Barrasford, Hexham NE48 4AJ 

MIXED SESSION 1st Wednesday 7.30pm

 WEBSITE ☎️ 01434 230049 or 📨  m.tickell@btinternet.com  

Bar available. Repeats every month on the first Wednesday until the 4th December 2024

The White Bear Hotel, 1 South End Bedale DL8 2BJ 

Acoustic Evening  7.30pm 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

FACEBOOK PAGE 📨 john-knighton@hotmail.co.uk 

All types of music welcome. Hosted by John Knighton  

Harthill Village Hall, Winney Hill, Harthill S26 7YL 

First Friday  of every month 7.45pm  Prompt Start

WEBSITE ☎️ Peter Garratt Tel  0114 235 2850 /  ☎️ 07973 316743📨 petergarratt1@gmail.com  or ☎️ Ken Atkinson  0114 266 4206

Prompt Start at 7.45pm. Club shut in August. Check HERE to see what's on. 

Witton Gilbert Community Centre 14 Durham Gardens, Witton Gilbert, Durham DH7 6RP  

7pm 2nd & 4th  Wednesday   

FACEBOOK PAGE

We are a friendly mixed gender group of folk dancers from two County Durham Morris and Rapper Sides 

St. Peters Church, Moorhead Lane, Shipley BD18 4JH  

COMMUNITY CHOIR  Every Monday 7pm

WEBSITE ☎️ Jane Whitley  07806783068  ☎️ Alan Tate  01274 583408  

The Brewery, 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2RG 

Singaround 8pm every Wednesday

FACEBOOK PAGE

Pure Acoustic music night - Folk in its broadest sense. All welcome to play, sing, even dance - or just listen. Every Wednesday from 8pm, at The Brewery (formerly Fitzgerald's), Whitley Bay.

*** 2024-02-07  PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

Bridge Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ 

Singaround 8pm every Monday except bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.  

"We've now actually been at the same venue for more than sixty years!" 

Low-level amplification welcome (e.g. If you're bringing a keyboard, or for instrument/voice balance with groups)

WEBSITE  ☎️  Peter Armstrong on ☎️  07768 181476  📨 info@bridgefolk.uk

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BRIDGE FOLK CLUB Bridge Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ *OPEN STAGE* Open stage with, on average, one guest night per month, when floor spots are somewhat reduced. Low-level amplification welcome ☎️  07768 181476  📨 info@bridgefolk.uk

The Telegraph, Quay Road, Bridlington ​YO16 4JB

Folk & Acoustic Night 8pm 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

WEBSITE  ☎️ David Richardson  01262606316 ☎️: 07582567269 

📨 rob.pagett@gmail.com 

Butterknowle Village Hall, Pinfold Lane Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5PX 

Open Mic 6.30pm Last Sunday 

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️01388 710855 

What more is there to say other than it's the place to be the last Sunday in the month. Come on in..... 

 Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club, Moore Lane, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5AG

Open Mic 7.15 pm every Wednesday ♿ 

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01740-621347 or 07730-763268

 A performance area, lighting and PA (with soundman) are provided. Any musical taste and all performers are encouraged on open-mic nights. Guests perform monthly. Admission is £2 on non-guest nights, with a good weekly raffle. The venue is very clean and comfortable, drinks are reasonably priced. Average attendance c. 50, it can, and does, hold more on guest nights. No guest nights in August.

 Ceddesfield Hall, Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE

The Ceddesfolk musicians love a good tune - from here, there and pretty much anywhere, though mainly these tradition-rich British Isles. Our baseline is dance music - jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes but we have some beautiful, moody slow airs in our repertoire. We meet once a month, on the 3rd Wednesday evening, to play squeezeboxes, fiddle, whistles and any other instrument really, but always acoustic.

3rd Wednesday 7.30 pm  FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ Sandy on 07843 613972                                                         📨sandyclubley@yahoo.co.uk   

The Chemic Tavern, 9 Johnston Street, Leeds LS6 2NG  🐶

Every Thursday from 7.30pm - House guitar and piano available  - Free drink for all performers 

FACEBOOK PAGE 📨 chemictavern97@gmail.com

Come down from 8pm every Thursday to enjoy the splendour of the Chemic's dedicated live music room - no bar noise, no TVs, no one-armed bandits, just a great sound and light system, a lovingly restored pre-WWI piano, and a respectful and attentive crowd of fellow musicians and music aficionados.

Can't bring your own instrument? As well as the aforementioned piano, I'll also be making my guitar available to those who wish to play it. And as an added incentive, all performers will receive a token for a free drink! All styles and all levels of ability welcome. And if you're not a musician, don't let that put you off - we're just as happy to host poets, comedians, you name it.

We always try to accommodate our performers' needs and put them on at the rough time they want to play. Perhaps you need to be done by a certain time to catch the last bus home, or maybe you're like me and prefer to go on a bit later after you've had a few drinks; we'll do what we can to put you onstage at a time that suits you.

Star Inn, Harbottle, Morpeth NE65 7DG 

Singaround (3rd Saturday 7.30 pm

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 01669 631083 📨 petenbren@gmail.com  

The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD 

Singing Session In the back bar 2nd Tuesday 8pm

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 0191 265 6151  

 The Back Room 175a Hallgate Cottingham HU16 4BB 

 Singers &  Musicians 8pm Every Wednesday ♿

WEBSITE    ☎️ 07765 034081  📨 CottinghamLive@hotmail.com

Cottingham is one of the most progressive live music clubs in the area with all acoustic music being welcome.  Meeting each Wednesday night at 8pm at the Back Room in Cottingham, Closing only for Christmas and the school holidays. 

If you are just starting or an accomplished performer you will be very comfortable in this friendly folk club.  The majority of nights are reserved for local performers to strut their stuff. At least once a month some of the best guest artists are invited to perform. We have groups for you to learn an instrument in Mikes Mob and Uke Cannot Be Serious. So if you have ever had the dream of singing and playing in front of an appreciative audience - Cottingham Live is a waiting

 Benedictine Social Centre, Glenluce Dr, Cramlington, NE23 6YA 

  WEBSITE   ☎️ 01670 - 714694 (venue only)  📨 info@cramfolk.co.uk 

Cramlington Folk Club was established in 1972 and we are one of the longest running folk clubs in the country. We meet every Wednesday, starting at 8pm, entry fee of £3.  There are guest performers every other week and singers nights in between. It's quite common to have as many as twelve to fourteen acts on singers nights!

We have always provided a wide variety of music and styles from traditional and contemporary folk to blues and bluegrass. If you are in the area please drop in, you may be pleasantly surprised. Everyone is welcome, whether to perform or just to enjoy the music and have a drink. Singers wishing to perform should make sure their name is on the list by 8pm at the latest.  No floor singers on guest nights.  We are proud to be known as one of the friendliest clubs in the Country.  

The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn St, Sheffield S10 1NW 

 FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01740-621347 or 07730-763268 📨 crookesfolk@gmail.com

 A performance area, lighting and PA (with soundman) are provided. Any musical taste and all performers are encouraged on open-mic nights. Guests perform monthly. Admission is £2 on non-guest nights, with a good weekly raffle. The venue is very clean and comfortable, drinks are reasonably priced. Average attendance c. 50, it can, and does, hold more on guest nights. No guest nights in August. 

Every Thursday. Doors open at 8:15pm for an 8:30pm start.

Listing:

CROOKES FOLK CLUB (8.15pm) The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn St, Sheffield S10 1NW *FLOOR SINGERS/GUESTS*  📨 crookesfolk@gmail.com    

 Daleside Arms, Front St, Croxdale, Durham DH6 5HY   

*** 2024 PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 07814 860037 📨 jackieruth57@hotmail.com

A superb pub, hosting a wonderful evening with lovely people. Singer's Night Every 2nd of the month and a Guest Night on the 4th Tuesday of the month From 7.30pm

Redcar Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD

SINGERS & MUSICIANS/GUESTS 7.30pm every Tuesday 

*** 2024 PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

WEBSITE   ☎️ 01642- 471769  📨 info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com 

Please check HERE to see what's on.

Listing:

CUTTY WREN FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Redcar Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD *EVENT* ☎️ 01642- 471769  📨 info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com   

Rolling Mills Club, Longfield Road, Darlington DL3 0HX

*** 2024 PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

7.30pm 2nd & 4th Thursdays 

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE  📨 darlofolkacousticclub@gmail.com  

We meet twice-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evening. Our  meetings vary, including singarounds, open mic nights and guest nights. Free attendance - donations appreciated. All welcome (all calibres and abilities of singers, musicians, poets and listeners) Singarounds/Open Mics start at 8pm Guest nights start at 7.45pm. Open Mics & Guest nights are held in the concert roomn, acoustic nights are held in the bar.

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DARLINGTON FOLK ACOUSTIC CLUB (7.30pm) Rolling Mills Club, Longfield Road, Darlington DL3 0HX  *EVENT*   📨 darlofolkacousticclub@gmail.com  ♿ 

The Travellers Rest, West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9ER 

SINGAROUND/GUESTS 8pm Every Tuesday 

FACEBOOK PAGE  📨 davidwalker55@googlemail.com

Please see HERE to see what's on 

 Denby Dale Club, 7 Norman Rd, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8TH 

FACEBOOK PAGE

Denby Dale Folk Club, previously known as The Pie Crust Folk Club.

All styles are welcome at this lively and very friendly acoustic sing-around. It's led by Sue McBurney who has been running the club successfully for over 35 years.

Meets at 8.00 pm every 2nd Thursday of the month, except August.

Club venue: the upstairs room at the Denby Dale Club, 7 Norman Rd, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8TH.

☎️ 01484 863326 

 Ye Old Elm Tree,12 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PS 

Traditional Session Every Monday

WEBSITE

This session is mainly Irish with some very accomplished musicians. Parking: On street parking on the one way street ‘Crossgate' 

 Green Dragon, High Row, Exelby, Bedale DL8 2HA

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday

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EXELBY FOLK CLUB (1.30pm) Green Dragon, High Row, Exelby DL8 2HA *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01677 427715  📨zekedeighton@yahoo.co.uk  Host: Zeke Deighton 

The Imperial, Hope St, Filey, North Yorkshire. YO14 9DL 

FACEBOOK PAGE

Traditional and contemporary folk, roots and singer-songwriter type music welcome. We say: "Folk music is music made by folk." Any age and/or ability welcome. FILEY FOLK NIGHT meets every first Wednesday of the month at The Imperial, Hope St, Filey, North Yorkshire. YO14 9DL, 8.00pm start.

Traditional and contemporary folk, roots and singer-songwriter type music welcome. We say: "Folk music is music made by folk." Any age and/or ability welcome.

The Golden Lion, The Square, Ferrybridge , Knottingley WF11 8ND

FACEBOOK PAGE

All Acoustic - Traditional & Contemporary  Folk welcome POC john@bilyj.com  Hosted by Alan Collier & John Bilyj. Everyone is welcome - players, reciters or spectators  on the Last Wednesday of the Month at 8pm

Listing:

FERRYBRIDGE FOLK  (8pm) The Golden Lion, The Square, Ferrybridge , Knottingley WF11 8ND  *SINGERS & MUSICIANS*  ☎️ 07951 045011  📨  john@bilyj.com 

 Grove Inn, Back Row Leeds LS11 5PL 

SINGER, MUSICIANS & SPOKEN WORD 8pm Every Monday

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️  0113 2442085 📨 folkatthegrove@gmail.com 

On singers and musicians nights we welcome contributions from anyone; acomplished singers, new singers, those wanting to give it a go but unsure, and those who just want to join in the choruses. 

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GROVE FOLK CLUB (8.30pm)  The Grove Inn, Back Row, Leeds LS11 5PL  ☎️  0113 2442085 📨 folkatthegrove@gmail.com 

Sleights Village Hall, 53 Coach Road, Sleights, Whitby YO22 5BT 

SINGERS AND MUSICIANS  1st Sunday 1.30pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  📨 moorfolk@gmail.com 

Traditional & Contemporary Music & Song. Admission is £4

 First Sunday in the Month and events throughout the year. Starting at 1.30pm an afternoon of the best in folk, featuring local artists and regular guests. 

Listing:

FOLK AT THE HALL (1.30pm £4) Sleights Village Hall, 53 Coach Road, Sleights, Whitby YO22 5BT *SINGERS AND MUSICIANS’ SESSION/OPEN MIC * 📨 moorfolk@gmail.com 

The Travellers Rest, West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9ER  

TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND 2nd Wednesday 2pm

☎️ 07946 482449

Upstairs, acoustic session, mainly Trad. Parking behind the shops across the road.

Tyneside Irish Centre, 43 Gallowgate St, N’castle NE1 4SG 

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION  Every Thursday at 7.30pm

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 0191 2610384 📨 tyneirishcentre@btconnect.com 

Rugby Club, Belmangate, Guisborough TS14 7BB  

SINGAROUND  Alternate Sundays 8pm

*** 2024-02-07  PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR***

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07928 719692  📨  annewilson1950@gmail.com  

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GUISBOROUGH FOLK CLUB (8pm) Rugby Club, Belmangate, Guisborough TS14 7BB *SINGAROUND*  ☎️ 07928 719692  📨 annewilson1950@gmail.com  

The Athenaeum club, 19 Church St, Hartlepool TS24 7DH 

FACEBOOK PAGE    ☎️07846 229704 

Singround every Wednesday at 7pm, £2 Entry. Hosted by Bill Andrew. Was once called the Foggy Furze Folk Club, but as it the only Folk Club in Hartlepool, it was renamed. Basically a Folk Club but Contemporary players welcome.

 Cleasby Village Hall, Darlington DL2 2QZ  

NORTH WEST STYLE MORRIS DANCING FOR ALL

Every Tuesday at 7.30pm

☎️  07754 412902📨 harlequin.morris@gmail.com     

Listing:

HARLEQUIN NORTH WEST MORRIS (7.30pm) Cleasby Village Hall, Darlington DL2 2QZ *NORTH WEST STYLE MORRIS DANCING*   ☎️ 07754 412902 📨 harlequin.morris@gmail.com  

Roosters Brewery Taproom, Fifth Avenue, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8QT 

SINGAROUND*  1st Wednesday 7pm £3 entry.

WEBSITE  ☎️ 07734 323572  📨 harrogatefolk@btinternet.com 

 Warning: There WILL be a raffle……all folk clubs have raffles…… and the star prize is a tin of mushy peas. Click HERE to see what's on 

The Atheneum club, 19 Church St, Hartlepool TS24 7DH 

UKULELE SESSION  Every Thursday 7pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07557 449416 or ☎️07578 902300 

We perform all different types of music from 1920’s to modern music and we play for birthdays, garden parties and for the elderly in care homes for example. We also hold our own charitable fund raising events for the hospice. In return for performing we ask for a donation to our charity which is the Hartlepool Hospice. We also support some other deserving charities without charge. 

Horncliffe Memeorial Hall Main St, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2XW 

ACOUSTIC SESSION  3rd Thursday

WEBSITE  ☎️ 01289 382577 or ☎️07484 145391  📨 horncliffefolk@btinternet.com 

Acoustic music night meets every third Thursday of the month in Horncliffe Memorial Hall at 8 till 11pm.  Licensed bar and all welcome to play, sing or just listen! Any style of music welcome, pop / rock / folk / singer/songwriter as long as it’s acoustic! We can accommodate the occasional electronic keyboard if that’s your instrument but we aim to keep it all at acoustic level.  Friendly atmosphere to sit around, listen, play relax and enjoy a drink from the bar. Small donation requested to help with running costs.

The Highway Pub, Willerby Road, Hull  HU5 5LH 

REGULAR UKULELE NIGHT  1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday at 7.30pm 

WEBSITE   MUSIC  ☎️  01482 351143 📨  john@needscoffee.karoo.co.uk 

We’re not dead!

This is the kind of thing people put before they disappear, but we are alive and well and to be honest – we’re thriving.

We tend to have “fallow” years in which we play 4 or 5 gigs and then busy years where we do over a dozen. 2023 was a very quiet year. I think we played in public 5 times (Summer fetes, wedding, etc) .

What I don’t do is update this particular page. I update the Music page all the time. We have a very active and private Facebook group for people who actually play in the group.

We still meet every week on odd Wednesdays and Mondays – just to confuse.

Check the calendar to find out when we play and contact me for more details.

Listing:

HULL  UKULELE GROUP  (7.30pm) The Highway Pub, Willerby Road, Hull  HU5 5LH  *REGULAR UKULELE NIGHT* ☎️  01482 351143 📨  john@needscoffee.karoo.co.uk 

HULL  UKULELE GROUP  (7.30pm) The Highway Pub, Willerby Road, Hull  HU5 5LH  *EXTRA UKULELE NIGHT* ☎️  01482 351143 📨  john@needscoffee.karoo.co.uk  (Every Other Wednesday)

The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD

IRISH SESSION (Every Wednesday at 8pm In the Back Bar

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 0191 265 6151  

The Worlds End, 65 Bond End, Knaresborough HG5 9AU 

SINGERS NIGHT Every Tuesday at 7.30pm

FACEBOOK PAGE

Every Tuesday evening from 730pm to 10pm acoustic musicians and songwriters meet at The Worlds End in Knaresborough to make music, drink beer, and laugh

Ceddesfield Hall, Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE

We are an informal affiliation of variously talented musicians and singers who play covers, traditional songs and, sometimes, their own material. We enjoy a drink from the bar while singing/playing our latest offerings, in turn or together. We meet at around 8.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month (4th or 5th) Club closed in December. All are welcome.

Last Wednesday of the month 8:30pm. £1 per person per session for room hire.

Listing:

LAST WEDNESDAY'S MUSIC GROUP (8.30pm £1) Ceddesfield Hall, Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE 📨 Rob Moran rveo@hotmail.co.uk 

Trinity Church Hall, Rawdon , Leeds LS19 6AS Leeds LS19 6AS 

TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCE 2nd Thursday  8.15pm £3

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE

Dance Styles: Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Scottish Country  

Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington Road, Sadberge DL2 1SA  

Every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 07957 198896  📨 tadaimatuition@gmail.com  

Locos in Motion are a mixed border morris side based at the village of Sadberge, near Darlington.  

Listing: 

LOCOS-in-MOTION BORDER MORRIS (7.30pm) Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington Road DL2 1SA  *MORRIS DANCING*☎️ 07957 198896  📨 tadaimatuition@gmail.com  

 Enigma Tap, 60 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 0AR 

*SHANTIES & TRAD* (1st & 3rd Mondays at 8pm

FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 07957 198896  📨 tadaimatuition@gmail.com  

Join us at the Enigma Tap on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 8.00pm for an opportunity to enjoy some community singing. We will be focused on sea shanties and working songs. Why not join us.  

 The Merchant Irish Bar, 27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough YO11 1NG  

IRISH TRADITIONAL SESSION Every Monday at 7pm

WEBSITE    ☎️ 01723 351426  📨 info@themerchantbar.com  

The Green, Mordon, Sedgefield TS21 2EY 

OPEN MIC  - literallyy anything goes! Every other Tuesday. £3 for performers £5 for non-performers. All proceeds go towards the hall

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️01740620634  📨 mordonbradburyvh@hotmail.com

Hosted by Morden's brilliant resident party band 'The Gastric Band'

Performers will be using the stage. They will be playing acoustically, but will be amplified through a small PA at low volume to allow anyone who wishes to join in to be heard should they not wish to plug in. Performers will be given equal time ( it was five songs in one go when I went) Stand up comedy acts also welcome. 

Brink your own drink and nibbles. Glasses available. The music will stop at 10pm in respect of neighbouring houses. Believe me, this was a hidden gem, very friendly people, the guys in the band were ace and very helpful, a very appreciative audience too. I will certainly go back and can highly recommend this amazing little venue. Parking available on the grass but the hall.

The Miners Arms, 107 Albert Road, Leeds, LS27 8LG 

SINGERS NIGHT £2*  *GUEST NIGHT £5*  1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7.30pm £2 entry.

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE

Doors open at  7:30pm for prompt start at 8pm. Sometime after 8:45pm, we will put on a “Featured Artist” who will then do what we refer to as a 3 + 3 slot.  

Bridge Hotel, (Upstairs) Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ 

*SESSION* Every Wednesday at 7.30pm

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK PAGE 

Sacred Harp  - singing at The Bridge. A welcoming, free singing for everyone. No experience is necessary. Come when you can. Go when you need to. Well-ventilated venue.

The Cricket Club, Queen's Terrace, Dimple Wells Rd, Ossett WF5 8JT 

ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND   Every Thursday at 8pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01924 276668 or ☎️01924 258373

There has been a folk club in Ossett since the early seventies first starting at the Crown on Horbury road and moving t venues too numerous to mention.

We have moved back to the Cricket Club having been here before in the eighties and are very happy with the arrangement. We are a group of people who like to entertain ourselves by singing songs playing tunes or reciting poetry, pretty much anything really. We run a raffle to raise money for local charities. Anyone interested in joining us will be made welcome. 

The Black Horse, 2 Westgate, Otley LS21 3AS  

SINGERS NIGHT  Every Wednesday at 7.45pm £1

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ Steve 01943 464858 

The Otley Folk Club is every Wednesday, we start at 8.00pm and are usually finished by 10.30pm. Singers Nights are £1.00 entry fee and guest nights are from £5.00 upwards. There is a singers' night every fortnight, and guest artists in the weeks between.  Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you at the Black Horse. 

Otley Folk Club has been run and organised by Steve Fairholme and Malcolm Devereux for many years. Steve is also the main organiser behind Otley Folk Festival. 

The Rose and Crown, 6 Westgate, Cleckheaton BD19 5ET

ACOUSTIC SESSION Every Tuesday apart from Bank Holidays at 8.30pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01274 861530 

Panther Folk Club is a meeting session for musicians, singers and even the odd poet (and some of us are odd).

We meet every Tuesday apart from Bank Holidays and anyone can contribute or just listen in. Why not come along and introduce yourself? 

 PELE TOWER Market Place, Corbridge, NE45 5AW 

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION   2nd Sunday at 3pm

WEBSITE  ☎️ 07547 455194  📨 unthankart@gmail.com 

13C historic setting with bar and great acoustics.

The Polka Hop 60 George St, Wakefield WF1 1DL 

DAVE'S SONG & TUNE SESSION  1st & 3rd Sunday at 2pm 🐶 

WEBSITE  ☎️ 01924 944362  📨 facebook@thepolkahop.co.uk  

Pot & Glass Pub, Church Rd, Egglescliffe Village TS16 9DQ 

SINGERS & MUSICIANS  3rd Wednesday at 8pm

WEBSITE ☎️ 07866 292101   📨  ron@potandglassfolkclub.co.uk 

Meets at the 17th century  Pot & Glass pub, Egglescliffe Village TS16 9DQ near Yarm-on-Tees. The club members play & enjoy a wide variety of acoustic music, especially but NOT exclusively Folk music. Visiting musicians, Singers & listeners are always welcome. Parking is very limited. 

The Saint James Rooms, Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne  S63 7RD

SINGERS & MUSICIANS  2nd Saturday at 7.30pm

WEBSITE ☎️  07522 576855   📨  hugo@raisingtherafters.co.uk 

The clue’s in the name...

'Raising the Rafters Folk Club' started in May 2013 to raise money for the Wath-upon-Dearne Parish Church roof appeal (hence the name!) – and it’s all gone on from there! We raised nearly £2000 to help rescue one of the finest Tudor roofs in England and have gone on to become what we believe is a unique Folk Club! - a Folk Club which exists to raise money for local and national charities. Our motto? - Everything we take, we donate!

Every second Saturday of the month. Starts at 8.00 p.m. in the Saint James Rooms, Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7RD, in the centre of Wath (doors open at 7.30 p.m.), next to Wath All Saints Parish Church. 

There’s free parking next door at the Montgomery Hall Car Park and further down Church Street at the Saracens Head Car Park and a 24hr Tesco across the road, which is handy as the Saint James Rooms are not licensed. Don’t worry, it’s not a “dry” folk club (there’s no such thing!). All visitors are encouraged to bring their own wine, beer and spirits and we provide the glasses. (we even do the washing up!)

Listing:

RAISING THE RAFTERS FOLK CLUB (7.30pm £5) The Saint James Rooms, Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne  S63 7RD *SINGERS & MUSICIANS NIGHT* ☎️  07522 576855   📨  hugo@raisingtherafters.co.uk  BYOB

The Turf Hotel, Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW

ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND*   (1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7.30pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️  Dave Barker 07785 308002

Next door to the Georgian Theatre in Richmond.  Access to our room is via the right hand front door rather than through the main bar area.  There is plenty of parking in the market square which is free after 6pm.  Please do not park in Lidl Car park as restrictions apply. 

The Black Lion, Finkle Street, Richmond DL10 4QB  

Every Friday. 7.30pm-8.30pm - Musical Session then from  8.30pm onwards we move into a traditional singaround.

Listing:

RICHMOND FOLK CLUB MUSICIANS (7.30pm) Black Lion, Finkle Street, Richmond DL10 4QB *TRADITIONAL SESSION& SINGAROUND*  ☎️ 01748 518897  📨 info@blacklionhotelrichmond.co.uk 

 St Wilfrid’s Community Centre, Trinity Lane, Ripon, HG4 2AB 

SINGAROUND 2nd Friday at 7.30pm £3

*** 2024-02-07  PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

FACEBOOK PAGE  📨 sailortish@hotmail.com 

Come and meet other acoustic musicians and songwriters and make or listen to music! Come and join us.  We’d love to see you!  Last Friday of the month we have a Guest Act! Club is closed in August.

 Royal Oak, 1, Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle DL13 5NX 

SINGAROUND 2nd Monday at 7.30pm   Free Chip Butty Supper!

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01388 710855 

Second Monday in the month Open Mic/ Singaround

Listing

ROYAL OAK SINGAROUND (7.30pm) 1, Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle DL13 5NX  *OPEN MIC/ SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01388 710855

White Hart Sports & Social Club 31 Main St, Sedbergh LA10 5BL 

JAM NIGHT Last Thursday at 7pm 

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️  07860 112692  📨  thomfarrell31@gmail.com  

43, The Marine, Marine Parade, Saltburn, TS12 1DZ 

SINGAROUND/MONTHLY GUEST* Every Monday 7pm - 10pm

*** 2024 PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

WEBPAGE  FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 07868 115153   📨 Info@saltburnfolkclub.co.uk 

All are welcome to our singarounds, any type of acoustic music performance is welcomed, traditional, contemporary, accompanied or not, everyone will be given an opportunity.

Listing:

SALTBURN FOLK CLUB (7pm The Marine, Marine Parade, Saltburn, TS12 1DZ *SINGAROUND/MONTHLY GUEST*☎️ 07868 115153   📨 Info@saltburnfolkclub.co.uk 

The Chemic Tavern, 9 Johnston Street, Leeds LS6 2NG  🐶

📨 chemictavern97@gmail.com 

1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 7pm-10pm

Sheet based music, playing mostly dance sets.

Links to the Leeds Branch RSCDS with opportunities to play for dancing

Springfield Hotel, Salters Lane South, Darlington DL1 2RB  

OPEN MIC NIGHT Last Friday at 8pm

☎️  01325 288669  📨  guitar-love@hotmail.co.uk     

Hosted by Benjamin Hall Music

5A Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP  

ACOUSTIC NIGHT  Every Thursday at 7.30pm   

FOLK NIGHT  Every  Fortnight  (Monday) at 7.30pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01423 503503 /01423 503503 📨 info@strobertsclub.co.uk  

The White Room, 15 Station Road, Stanley DH9 0JL  🐶

 Every Wednesday at 7pm £3 entry.

FACEBOOK PAGE  Hosted by Andy Hogg.  📨 andywhogg1960@gmail.com  

The Steam Machine Brewing Co. 26 Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF TRAD SESSION 1st Sunday at 1pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07968 260498 (Whatsapp)

First Sunday of each month at 1pm, an open and friendly traditional music session. In a brewery. 

The Moline Cross, Norton Cricket Club, Stockton TS20 1PE 

SINGERS & MUSICIANS/GUESTS Most Mondays at 7.45pm ♿

☎️ John Lawson  01740 630079 ☎️  John Rennie 01642 531909

Traditional acoustic.

Indoor Bowls Club,  Horsley Hill Rd South Shields NE33 3HE 

OPEN MIC NIGHT Every Sunday at 7pm ♿

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07971 828 465 📨 kenarkley@yahoo.com 

We are very much a singing club and encourage chorus participation but also welcome blues and contemporary folk singers. Admission is £3 on non-guest nights, with a good weekly raffle. We meet every week on Sunday evenings at 7pm for 7.30 start, and hold a Resident, singers and musicians night at least once per month.

The Bluebell Pub, Fulwell Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9AD 

OPEN MIC/GUEST NIGHT* Last Thursday at 7pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07983-784010

The Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York YO1 

OPEN MIKE Every Thursday 7.45pm £3

WEBSITE  ☎️ 01904 679131 📨 blackswanfolkclub@yahoo.co.uk   

Voted Folk Club of the Year in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2009, and more recently, was named Outstanding Yorkshire Music Club by the website Yorkshire Gig Guide. Click HERE to see what's on. Everyone welcome, singers, musicians, performers and listeners. Using the mic is optional. 

Manchester Street, Morpeth NE61 1BH  

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION Every Sunday 12pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01670 - 513894

Northumberland's longest running traditional music session and still going strong.  All welcome every Sunday, noon-4pm.  

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring DH4 1DY 

OPEN MIC NIGHT Every Monday 8pm 🐶 

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️07976 559278  📨 wendyparker1@sky.com 

Monday evenings (except bank holidays) from 8pm until 10.45pm.  Admission is £2 which includes a raffle ticket. A friendly welcoming club we're all about the music. Be it Folk, Blues, Country, Jazz, pop, old or new, whatever your taste, age or ability come on in and let us hear you. You'll find us supportive and appreciative whatever your genre so long as it's acoustic. Or you can just relax, have a drink and listen. There is a PA system available with a sound man/woman.

34 Borough Rd, Darlington DL1 1SW, UK

OPEN MIC 1st Wednesday at 7pm

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 01325 363 135

Hosted by Ed & Petra AKA Lost Chihuahuas.  Just come down.. Plug In and play! Free Admission All abilities welcome!  (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult)

The George & Dragon, Hudswell Lane, Hudswell, Richmond DL11 6BL 

 Acoustic Singarounds, First Monday in Every Month 7 pm - 10 pm

*** 2024 PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

☎️ Paul Cullen 01748 824150   📨berry09121@outlook.com  

21, The Bank, Barnard Castle DL12 8PH 

*OPEN MIC NIGHT* Every Thursday at 8pm 🐶 

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 07999-741246 or 01833-690130     

All welcome, amateurs to professionals, or those that wish to come along and enjoy the show! All performers get their first drink on the house!  

Gilesgate, Hexham  NE46 3QD  

SESSION Last Wednesday 8pm 

 FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 01434 605537  📨 royrimachatts2014@gmail.com  

All welcome, amateurs to professionals, or those that wish to come along and enjoy the show! All performers get their first drink on the house!  

The Old Fire Station, Just off, Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LQ 

OPEN MIC NIGHT (2nd Thursday7.30pm

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07398 048636  📨 info@messroomskipton.co.uk  

Monkseaton Arms, Front Street Monkseaton, Whitley Bay NE25 8DP 

SINGAROUND  Every Sunday 8pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  ☎️ 07527 785514 📨 MonkeyFolkClub@gmail.com 

We are a friendly group who love live acoustic music of all genres. We meet in the upstairs room at the Monkseaton Arms every Sunday night from 7pm till 1opm. We welcome everybody who wants to play, sing or just listen to wonderful music and join in the craic and banter. 

31 Low Greens, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1LZ 

TRADITIONAL SESSION Every Thursday  8.15pm

WEBSITE ☎️ 01670 513894

West Lane, Boldron, Barnard Castle DL12 9RF 

MUSIC JAM SESSION 2nd Friday 7pm 

FACEBOOK PAGE 📨 derek@thepinfoldclub.co.uk 

60 George Street, Wakefield WF1 1DL 

TRADITIONAL SESSION 1st & 3rd Sunday 2pm

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE 📨 facebook@thepolkahop.co.uk  

Our twice-montly chilled acapella folk session - bring an instrument and join in. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 2pm 

21 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2RF 

FOLK NIGHT 1st Thursday 8pm

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 01422 835237 📨 info@puzzlehall.org.uk

 Hosted by Gareth Scott 

Central Bar Half Moon Lane, Gateshead NE8 2AN 

PRACTICE & PLAY SESSION Every Tuesday 7pm

WEBSITE ☎️ 01207 542 043  

The Redheughers are a popular and successful ceilidh band in Gateshead in North East England specialising in dance tunes from Northumbria and the Scottish Borders. Regular Practice Sessions Tuesday 7pm – 9pm (except for the first Tuesday of each month)
Gateshead Central Bar Half Moon Ln, Gateshead NE8 2AN

Monthly Ceilidhs On the first Tuesday of each month we play for Tyneside Ceilidh Nights (open to all) at St Aidans Community Centre, Brunton Park NE3 5TT

Tan Hill, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6ED 

ACOUSTIC BUSKERS 🐶 (Every Thursday 7pm

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️ 01833 533007 📨 info@tanhillinn.com

The Tan Hill Inn dates back to the 17th century and is famous the world over for many reasons, not least that it is the highest pub in Great Britain at 1,732 feet above sea level. This makes it the highest pub gig venue in the country too.

Hullabaloo, 41 Westgate, Shipley BD18 3QX 

*SINGERS AND MUSICIANS* (Every Thursday 7pm)

WEBSITE FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️007731 661053   📨 info4topic@gmail.com  

The club room is downstairs and the only toilets are upstairs. The oldest continuously running Folk Club in the world.  The Club has singers and musicians sessions each First and Third Thursday of the month and Guest on the second, Fourth (and Fifth if there is one in the month). Exception is in  August when this pattern is  different with more Singer and Musician evenings. 

Listing:

THE TOPIC FOLK CLUB  (7pm) Hullabaloo, 41 Westgate, Shipley BD18 3QX *SINGERS AND MUSICIANS* ☎️  Martin 07731 661053   📨 info4topic@gmail.com    

The Wellington Inn, High Street, Wolviston Village TS22 5JY 

TRADITIONAL SONGS/SEA SHANTIES  Every Thursday 8.30pm

☎️ 01642 640 469 or☎️ 01740 645 371 📨  info@thewilsonfamilyalbum.co.uk   WEBSITE

THE WHITE HART FOLK CLUB  (7pm) 21 The Lane, Mickleby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13 5LU  

WEBSITE  ☎️ 01287669104 📨 heathercolin67@gmail.com    📨  Colin Mather chmather91@gmail.com  

15 Station Road, Stanley DH9 0JL   🐶

*** 2024 PATRON - SUPPORTING THIS WEBSITE  FOR A YEAR ***

☎️ 07828 - 780565 📨  ricster392@gmail.com  WEBSITE FACEBOOK PAGE

A lovely musical café, AKA Stanley's Hidden Treasure!  

Wednesday Night (7.30pm) STANLEY FOLK AND ACOUSTIC

Thursday Afternoon (12pm) OPEN MIC

Thursday Night Scan the code to see who is on

Friday Afternoon 'Lunchtime Session' an Act provides a set, free entry.

Friday Night Scan the code to see who is on

Saturday Scan the code to see who is on

Sunday Scan the code to see who is on 

Church Street East, Sunderland SR1 2BB 

TRADITIONAL ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND  2nd Thursday 1pm

FACEBOOK PAGE  Hosted by Ken Tonge 📨 kennethtonge@gmail.com  

Ye Olde Cross, Ryton  NE40 3QP 

*SINGERS NIGHT*  (1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday) 7.30pm

WEBSITE ☎️ Ed Lawrence: 0782 8070617 📨ed.lawrence.music@googlemail.com  

Listings:

TYNE FOLK (7.30pm) Ye Olde Cross, Ryton  NE40 3QP *TYNE FOLK ZOOM SESSION*  ☎️ 07828 070617  📨 ed.lawrence.music@googlemail.com  Anyone wishing to join a Tynefolk Zoom session can email Ed 📨 ed.lawrence.music@googlemail.com 

TYNE FOLK (7.30pm) Ye Olde Cross, Ryton  NE40 3QP *TYNE FOLK ‘LIVE’ SESSION*  ☎️ 07828 070617  📨 ed.lawrence.music@googlemail.com   

Brostroff Hall, St Peter’s Church, Cambridge Rd, Harrogate HG1 1PB 

*SINGAROUND 2pm   Every Monday

A mixture of Trad / Modern folk songs. Shanties etc  

WEBSITE   ☎️ 0191 265 6151  

Cumberland Arms (In the Back Bar), St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD 

*UKELELE SESSION* 1st and 3rd Thursday 2pm

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   ☎️ 0191 265 6151  

Worsall Village Hall, Worsall TS15 9QB 

WEBSITE ☎️  Liz  07948 058288 📨  msttn@btinternet.com 

New members are welcome and no prior experience is needed. Our friendly and social ethos means that you do not need to come with a partner. We charge £2 per session which includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. We teach traditional British folk dances and some American squares and contras.

Walsall Folk Dance Club meet for a regular club night on Thursdays at 8.00pm.

Membership and Subscriptions

Annual Membership: £5.00

Weekly Subscription: Dancers: £2.00

Non-Dancers: £1.50

Non-Members: £3.00- First session is free

(The additional £1 will go towards the annual Membership Fee if the non-member continues to attend).

Included in the weekly price is a hot drink, please bring your own mug for this!

Listing:

 WORSALL FOLK DANCE GROUP Rushall Parish Church Hall, Leigh Road, Walsall WS4 2DS *TRADITIONAL FOLK DACE SESSION*  ☎️ 07948 058288  📨 enquiries@walsallfolkdanceclub.org.uk 

Batley RAFA Club, Cambridge Street, Batley  WF17 5JH 

TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCE  Every Wednesday 8.30pm 

WEBSITE  📨 kjkincaid@live.co.uk

 We meet once a week to enjoy Folk Dancing. We have experienced callers who guide you through the dances, so no experience is necessary. We dance to live music. All welcome - young, not so young - singles, couples - beginners, more experienced dancers. Licensed bar. Check HERE to see what's on .