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Falcon Hotel Session

The acoustic session at the Falcon Hotel in Bromyard now runs every Tuesday from 8.30 till about 11.30. Sylvia lays on nibbles for all and you can get a very nice pint of Wye Valley Bitter or Brain’s Reverend James. … Continue reading

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This Sunday (27th June) at the Rosie

This Sunday’s session at the Rose and Lion in Bromyard is off as the pub is closed for the evening. Apparently there was an invasion of out of town idiots to the pub after the last England game and Anthony … Continue reading

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Bromyard Sessions Blog Is Back

After a few months in limbo this blog is back in action! I have moved it from Typepad to WordPress and the facilities are a lot slicker although there’s quite a bit of work still to do to take advantage … Continue reading

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Bromyard Sessions at Bromyard Gala

I am arranging live music for Bromyard Gala on Sunday 5th July from 2.45 to 4.45. The stage is next to the Beer Tent (wonder who thought of that?) and a good time is anticipated for all. If you are … Continue reading

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New Session At The Wheelwrights In Pencombe

Up until about 18 months ago one of the best and most thriving sessions around this part of the world was held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Wheelwrights Arms in Pencombe. The pub is old and … Continue reading

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Hop Pole Session Off In March

It's sad to report that John, Hao and Steve are leaving the Hop Pole at the end of February so the session won't take place there that night. I'll arrange an alternative and post details here and email all I … Continue reading

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Worcester Traditional Music Page

Be sure to check out and bookmark Mike Walton's website at www.worcesterfolk.org.uk. It includes most of our sessions but also goes further afield throughout Worcestershire with a wealth of information you won't find elsewhere.

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Morris Dancing In Schools

Just had an email regarding a team who can put on Morris Dancing workshops for schools. As Morris dancers tend to be like folk singers, in that we are mostly grizzled and of an advanced age, I think it would … Continue reading

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The Folk Map – New Resource Online

John Taylor pointed out to me a really useful resource both for visitors to sessions and to organisers. Take a look at www.folkmap.co.uk. It enables session or club organisers to add their event to Google Maps. Those looking for a session … Continue reading

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Musicians Required For Ladies Step Dancing Group

Kickin' Alice are a well respected group of lady Appalachian step dancers currently without a band. Their website is www.kickinalice.co.uk if you would like to know more. They have a banjo player and need a guitarist, mandoline and/or fiddle player … Continue reading

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