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> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Singers Night

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan: Singaround with Joan Blackburn & Friends

> Bull’s Head, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Singaround

> Crown Hotel, Garstang: Crown Folk Club: Singers Night

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, Stockport: Irish Trad Music Session

> Elements, Bradshawgate, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Galvin’s Irish Bar, 321 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ: Quare Craic 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 832 9640

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Dave Fletcher & Bill Whaley

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Jam Night

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Singers Night

> Parish Hall, Church St, Clitheroe: Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies + Real Time + Marie Little. 8pm. £10/£5. Info (TIC) 01200 425566 / www.great-days.co.uk. A Clitheroe Great Days Event

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> Talbot Hotel, Church St, Burnley BB11 2RU: Bogtrotters. Afternoon. Info (venue) 01282 412074

> Walshaw Sports Club, Tottington, Bury: Walshaw Folk Club: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm

> Witchwood, 152 Old St, Ashton-u-Lyne OL6 7SF: Derrin Nauendorf & David Downing. Info 0161 344 0321

> BBC Radio Merseyside: Folkscene 7.05pm: with Stan Ambrose.

> BBC Radio Stoke: Genevieve Tudor: folk music 8pm

> BBC Radio Cumbria: Northern Folk 9pm; with Alistair Anderson

106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF

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Info Joan 01942 321223

> 60 South, South Rd, Waterloo, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night

> Aigburth Peoples Hall, Liverpool: Triton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Beech Inn, Chorlton, Manchester: Tune session

> Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport: Acoustic Songwriters Night

> Bulls Head, Manchester: Trad music session

> Farmers Arms, Frankby, Wirral: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Green Dragon, St Helens: Green Dragon Folk Club: Singaround

> Lostock Arms, Lostock, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Manchester Academy (Manchester University Students Union), 269 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PQ: Jason Mraz 7.30pm. 0161 275 2930

> New Land o’ Cakes, Manchester: Sound Check Acoustic Jam Night: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Singers Night

> Railway Hotel, Parbold: Room at the Back: Music, Verse & Whatever

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Shippons, Irby: Folk Session

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: David Kay & The Defendents + Tom Ovans. Admission £6. Info 0161 831 9955

> Trader Jacks, Chorley: Chorley Folk Club: Singers Night

> Victoria, Fleetwood: Musicians Session

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Singers Night

> BBC GMR: The Parlour 7pm: Alan Keegan with Irish music

> Atlantic (Banjo Bar), Liverpool: Atlantic Irish Night

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Black Horse, Limbrick: Folk Club: Monthly Singers Night

> Blundell Street, 57 Blundell St, Liverpool L1 0AJ: Gary Hetherington. Info (venue) 0151 709 5779

> Bush Inn, Droylsden: Bush Acoustic Music Club: Singers Night

> Civil Service Sports & Social Club, St Annes: St Annes Acoustic Roots Club: Singers Night

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Crown, Stockport: Singaround/Open Mic

> Everyman Bistro, Liverpool (ex Flying Picket): Singers Night

> Fox & Goose, Wigan Lane: Wigan Folk Club: Singaround

> George, Sandbach: Sandbach Unplugged: Singers Night

> Hilldale Village Hall, Parbold: Newburgh Morris Practice

> Horseshoe, Ringley: Singers Night

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Acoustic Anarchy Open Mic

> Maghull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Oak Tree, Coppull (ex Waggon & Horses): Musicians Session

> Peveril of the Peak, Manchester: Tune session

> RAFA Club, Leyland: Shredded Feet Appalachian Dance Group Practice

> Red Triangle Boxing Club, Liverpool: Johnson’s Acoustic Circus: Performers Night

> Sefton Park Cricket Club, Liverpool: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Southern Hotel, Chorlton, Manchester: Tuesday Night Blues Club: guests + acoustic open mic

> White Lion, Heptonstall: Irish Trad Music Session

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 7pm - 8pm with Ali O’Brien

> Alison Arms, Coppull: Singaround

> Bay Horse, Horwich: Raglan (Tim, Juliette & Jim out of Bogtrotters)

> Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport: Anthony John Clarke

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Pint & Dale

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Uppermill Folk Club: Queensbury Rules

> Falcon Hotel, Poulton-le-Fylde: Folk at the Falcon: Singaround

> Farmers Glory Inn, Roundhill Rd, Haslingden, Rossendale BB4 5TU: Moorland Folk. Info (venue) 01706 215748

> Fleece Inn, Blackburn: Blackburn Folk Club: Singers Night

> Junction, Rainford: Bluegrass Workshop 7.30pm; Session 9pm

> Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club, 85 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW: Alasdair Roberts + Nick Ainsworth. Tickets/Info 0161 831 7002

> Merebrook Hotel, Bromborough: Bromborough Folk Club: Singers Night

> New Britannia Inn, Preston: Singers Night

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Irish tune session

> Shenanigan’s, Bootle: Irish Trad Music Session

> Swan, Aughton (ex Kings Arms, Haskayne): Folk Club: Singers Night

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Virgil Shaw & The Killer Views + Felix Costanza. Admission £6. Info 0161 831 9955

> Union Vaults, Chester: Singaround & Music Session

> Upton Royal British Legion Club: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waggon & Horses, Burnley: Burnley Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Singaround/Session in bar

> BBC Radio 2: Mike Harding 8pm

> Bakers Vaults, 27 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1ES: Darren Poyzer & Friends 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 480 3182

> Cellar Vie, Lloyd St, Manchester: Byron’s Dandy Club: Acoustic Night Open Mic

> Gregson Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster: HoBow Fiddle Workshop 6pm - 8pm

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Colin Wakeford + Steve O’Donoghue

> John o’ Gaunt, Lancaster: Keith Davis

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Magazine Hotel, Wallasey: Magazine Folk Club: Singers Night

> Met Theatre, Bury: Barachois

> Met Theatre, Bury: Acoustic Avenue hosted by Nick Bold

> Muldoons, Bradshawgate, Bolton: Buskers Ball (Open Mic)

> New Hall Tavern, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0XA: Sham & Dave. Info (venue) 01772 877217

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Railway Folk Club: Singers Night

> Seven Stars Hotel, Wallgate, Wigan: Wigan Folk Club:Singaround

> Ship Inn, Haskayne, nr Ormskirk: Folk Club: Singers Night

> South West Manchester Cricket Club: Chorlton Folk Club: Singers Night

> St Luke’s Community Centre, Salford: The Barflies + Open Mic

> CHANGED VENUE Swan, Aughton (ex Farmers Arms, Bispham): Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night

> Swan Inn, Dobcross: Session

> TEMP CHANGED VENUE Victoria, Fleetwood: Fleetwood Folk Club: Singers Night

> White Hart, Warrington: Acoustic Night hosted by Mike Bee

> BBC Radio Lancashire: Lancashire Drift 8 - 9pm; with Nick Dow

26th June Singers Night

24th July ROY WILCOCK & BRIDGET GUEST

4th September DAVE CAMLIN

16th October KEN NICOL

13th November KATE HOWDEN, PAUL JONES & TONY TAFFINDER

11th December ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE

> Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Rd, Accrington BB5 1LA: Real Time. Info/Box Office: 01254 380293; fax 01254 380279; email [email protected] ; web: www.leisureinhyndburn.co.uk

> Blundell Street, 57 Blundell St, Liverpool L1 0AJ: Feelin’ Groovy. Info (venue) 0151 709 5779

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Instrumental Session

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Singers Night

> Hare & Hounds, Manchester: Full Circle Folk Club: Singers Night

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Singers Night

> Harris Park Conference & Function Centre, University of Central Lancashire, 253 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9XB: Summer Ball with entertainment by The Elderly Brothers + disco + 3 course meal + ‘Spirit of Lancashire’ rowing boat - "the social event of the year". Tickets £30 - book on 0780 832 9274 / 0795 759 2997 / email [email protected] / [email protected]

> Hinds Head, Charnock Richard: Musicians Session

> Mad Jacks Irish Bar, 35 Wigan Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 0BZ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01942 711519

> Masonic Lodge, Uppermill: Safra Club: Monthly Big Sing

> Moorbrook Inn, Preston: Preston Folk Club: Singaround

> Sun Inn, Macclesfield: Irish Trad Music Session

> Victoria, Widnes: Ballistic Acoustic -Open Mic for songwriters

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Welcome Inn, Rusholme, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> BBC Radio 3: Andy Kershaw 10.15pm

> Bay Horse, 206 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7JF: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01204 696231

> Buffet Bar, Platform One, Stalybridge Railway Station: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Citadel Arts Centre, Waterloo St, St Helens WA10 1PX: Alan Reid & Ron Van Zandt. Info 01744 735436

> Eaves Green Community Centre: Concertina Workshop (all systems) 2pm - 5pm

> Freesport Cafe, Wigan: Guests + Open Mic 2pm - 4pm

> Giles Shirley Hall, York St, Bromborough, Wirral: Harmony Singing Workshop with Faith Watson. Info 0161 881 0855 / email [email protected] / web: www.singingforlarks.co.uk

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands, Clitheroe: Monthly Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison & Friends

> Mad Jacks Irish Bar, 35 Wigan Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 0BZ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01942 711519

> Masque (Mercury Lounge), Liverpool: Passenger Side + Open Mic 3pm-6pm

> Neptune Theatre, Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DY: Hughie Jones + international guests 7.15pm. Tickets £7 / £6 concs. Info 0151 709 7844. A Mersey International Shanty Festival Event

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Wizz Jones

> Talbot Catholic Club, 12 Eldon Place, Eccles, Manchester M30 8QE: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 0161 789 1021

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Spinning Fields + Rendezvous + Vermin + Because. 8.30pm. Free. Info 0161 831 9955

> Village Hall, High Lane, nr Stockport: Houghton Weavers. Info 0161 427 3901

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton: Acoustic Session

> 60 South, South Rd, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 5PQ: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night, hosted by Steve Roberts and/or Dan Dean 8pm. Tel 0151 286 2662; email: [email protected] (Mondays)

> Aigburth Peoples Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG: Triton Folk Club 8.30pm. Anne Crumpton 0151 920 5364 (Mondays)

> Alison Arms, Preston Road, Coppull, Chorley PR7 5DU: Alison Arms Folk Club 9pm. Free Food Provided. Kevin/Hilda 01257 792246 (Wednesdays)

> Atlantic (Banjo Bar), 162 Regent Rd, Liverpool L20 8DD: Atlantic Irish Night 9pm. 0151 922 9815 (Tuesdays)

> Bay Horse, 141 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7AG: Raglan (Tim, Juliette & Jim out of Bogtrotters) (Wednesdays)

> Bay Horse, Longsight Rd, Osbaldeston, Blackburn BB2 7HX : Folk Club 8.30pm. Free Food Provided. Ian/Pauline 01254 812303 (Tuesdays)

> Beech Inn, 72 Beech Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EG: Tune session. Info (venue) 0161 881 1180 (Mondays)

> Beer House, 6 Angel St, off Rochdale Rd, Manchester M4 4BR: Acoustic Club 8.30pm. Pete Wardle 0161 793 7991 (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) - club closed - looking for new venue

> Biddulph Arms, Congleton Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Eric Cox 01782 514896 / email: [email protected]. Floor singers contact Liz Holland 01782 266821. Web: www.biddulphfolk.org.uk (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

> Black Horse, Long Lane, Limbrick, Chorley PR6 9EE: Folk Club 8.30pm. Venue 01257 264030 (2nd Tuesday)

> Black Horse, 111 Park Road, St Helens WA9 1ER: Irish Night (Sundays from 25.5.03 (was Saturdays))

> Blazing Rag Inn, 15 George St, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne OL5 0HW: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer 8.30pm - 11.30pm. Info (venue) 01457 837184 (1st Thursday)

> Blue Cat Cafe, 17 Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 4AG: Acoustic Songwriter Nights 8pm. 0161 432 2117; www.bluecatcafe.co.uk (Mondays)

> Blundell Arms, Upper Aughton Rd, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside PR8 5ND: Bothy Folk Club. 8pm. Clive Pownceby 0151 924 5078; www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk (Sundays)

> Boar Hound, 37 Brook St, Macclesfield SK11 7AD: Singers Nights. Sue Capper 01625 614791 (last Thursday)

> Boars Head, Kinderton St, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JE: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 01606 833191 (2nd Saturday)

> Boathouse, 1 The Parade, Parkgate, Neston, Wirral, Merseyside CH64 6RN: Parkgate Folk Club 8.15pm. Eddie Morris 0151 677 1840 or Mike & Buddy Woods 0151 678 6713; www.parkgatefolkclub.com (last Thursday)

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Singaround with Joan Blackburn & Friends 8pm. Free. Free Food Provided. Info Joan 01942 321223

> Buffet Bar, Platform One, Stalybridge Railway Station, Rasbottom St, Stalybridge SK15 1RF: Folk Club 9pm. Jim Schofield 01457 833897; email [email protected]; web: www.jimfolk.org.uk (Saturdays)

> Bulls Head, 84 London Rd, Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2NN: Trad music session 8.30pm. Info 0161 236 1724 (Mondays)

> Bull’s Head, 3 Oldham Rd, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0BR: Open Door Folk Club 8.30pm. Pauline 0161 681 3618; email: [email protected] ; www.opendoorfolkclub.co.uk (Sundays)

> Bush Inn, 120 Moorside St, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7HL: Bush Acoustic Music Club 9pm (Tuesdays)

> Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE: Instrumental Session 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 236 2945 (Fridays)

> Cavendish Arms, 3 Market Place, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA15 8AZ: Folk Night 8pm hosted by Shebeen.Bands & duos contact Robbie if you would like to perform: [email protected]. Info (venue) 01229 463325 (1st Tuesday)

> Cellar Bar, 39-41 King St, Blackburn BB2 2DH: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer 8.30pm. Free. Info: Tel. 07720 194135 or email: [email protected] (last Thursday)

> Cellar Vie, Lloyds House, 20 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Byron’s Dandy Club: Acoustic Night Open Mic 8pm. Free. Andy Callen: email [email protected]; venue 0161 834 9696 (Thursdays)

> Chetham Arms, High St, Chapletown, Edgworth, Turton, Bolton BL7 0EW: Edgworth Folk Music Session 8.30pm. Brian Frew 01204 852989; www11.brinkster.com/brianfrew/index.html (1st Monday)

> Civil Service Sports & Social Club, Shepherd Rd, St Annes: St Annes Acoustic Roots Club 8.30pm. Sue Arrow / John Gibney 01253 721503 (Tuesdays)

> Clarence Hotel, Preston New Rd, Blackpool FY4 4HG: Folk Club 8.30pm. Ann Green 01772 683027 (Wednesdays)

> Clog & Billycock, Billinge End Rd, Blackburn BB2 6QB 9pm. Pete 01254 207127 (alt Tuesdays)

> Cross Keys Folk Club, Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6LW: Uppermill Folk Club 8.30pm. Jim Schofield 01457 833897; email [email protected]; web: www.jimfolk.org.uk (Wednesdays)

> Cross Keys Inn, Lower Bridge St, Chester: Raven Folk Club 8.30pm. Nick 01244 677212 / Chris 01244 343788 / email: [email protected] / web: www.seelie.freeserve.co.uk (Sundays)

> Crown Hotel, High St, Garstang, Preston PR3 1FA: Crown Folk Club hosted by Tony Stollard 8.30pm. Info 01995 602152 (Sundays)

> Crown Inn, 154 Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 1AR: Singaround/Open Mic. Kieron/Mary 0161 291 8243 / email: [email protected] (Tuesdays)

> Cumberland Arms, 39-41 Chapel Green Rd, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3LL: VERSE & WORSE 8.30pm. Poetry, music, stories & chip butties. Free Food Provided. Joe/Sheila 01942 741220; e-mail: [email protected]; www.verseandworse.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk (4th Monday)

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, 19 Wellington Rd Nth, Stockport SK4 1HJ: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) Debbie 0161 476 1580 (Sundays)

> Dog & Partridge, 97 Palmerston St, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5JX: Folk Upstairs 8.30pm. Arthur Wakefield 01625 573596; [email protected] (Fridays)

> Eaves Green Community Centre, Lower Burgh Way, Eaves Green, Chorley PR7 3QG (ex Alison Arms): Concertina Workshop (all systems) 2pm - 5pm. Friendly get-together, new players welcome. Angie 01257 263678 or email [email protected] (2nd Saturday). Band Workshop (aimed at developing instrumental skills) same details as concertina workshop (1st Saturday). Both events supported by Folkus

> Eagle & Child, Malt Kiln Lane, Bispham Green, nr Mawdsley/Parbold, Lancs L40 3SG (ex Globe, Standish): Broken Token Folk Club 8.30pm. Tickets for all events are £5 (£4 in advance on the previous guest night). Angie/Ken 01257 263678 or email [email protected] (1st Wednesday)

> Elements, Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1DG: Buskers Ball (Open Mic) 6pm - 9pm(ish). Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com (Sundays)

> Everyman Bistro, Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BQ (ex Flying Picket): Folk Club 8.30pm. Christine Jones 0151 709 3336 (Tuesdays)

> Falcon Hotel, Hardhorn Way, Poulton-le-Fylde, nr Blackpool FY6 8AE: Folk at the Falcon 9pm. 01253 892001; www.fyldefolk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/falcon/index.html (Wednesdays)

> Falstaff Inn, 68 King St, Southport PR8 1LG: Music & Song Session from lunchtime until late afternoon. Clive Pownceby 0151 924 5078; www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk (1st Saturday)

> Farmers Arms, 71 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5JH: Irish music session. Sully 01625 267137 (1st Thursday)

> Farmers Arms, Bispham: Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night with the Britannia Bluegrass Band (Thursdays) - changed venue - now at the Swan, Aughton from 5.6.03

> Farmers Arms, Hill Bark Rd, Frankby, Wirral CH48 1NJ: Folk Club 8.30pm. Free. Alison Parker 0151 648 4444 (Mondays)

> Fleece Inn, 24-26 Penny St, Blackburn BB1 6HL: Blackburn Folk Club 8.30pm. Brian Kirkham 01254 720745 (Wednesdays)

> Fox & Goose, 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 1XR.: Wigan Folk Club 9pm. Free. Free Food Provided. Joan Blackburn 01942 321223; email [email protected]; website: www.wiganfolkclub.co.uk (Tuesdays)

> Fox & Hounds, 201 Woodsend Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 8QW: Urmston Acoustics 8.30pm. Martin Kavanagh 0161 748 5497 (1st Tuesday)

> Freesport Cafe, Jaxons Court, Hallgate, Wigan WN1 1LR (next to Bus Station) 2pm - 4pm. Guests + Open Mic (Saturdays)

> George, 39 High St, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1AL: Sandbach Unplugged 8.45pm. Email [email protected]; web: www.sandbachfolk.com (Tuesdays)

> Green Dragon, Gartons Lane, Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor, St Helens WA9 4RR: Green Dragon Folk Club 9pm. Peter 01744 819765 (Mondays)

> Gregson Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: HoBow Fiddle Workshop 6pm - 8pm. Jane Lawrence 01521 64689; email [email protected]. Supported by Folkus. (Thursdays)

> Guest House, 16 Union St, Southport PR8 0QE: Music & Song Session 8.15pm. Clive Pownceby 0151 924 5078; www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk (3rd Monday)

> Halfway House, St Annes Rd, Marton, Blackpool FY4 2QL: Singaround 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01253 401699 (Sundays)

> Hare & Hounds, 46 Shudehill, Manchester M4 4AA: Full Circle Folk Club 8.30pm. Kevin Tarpey 0161 681 1593 (Fridays)

> Harlequin Theatre, Queen St, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5JN: Northwich Folk Club 8.30pm. John Booth 01606 79356 (Fridays)

> Hilldale Village Hall, Chorley Rd, Hilldale, Parbold, Lancs: Newburgh Morris Practice (Womens North West Side) 7.30pm - 9pm. New dancers & musicians always welcome. Rebecca 01257 463942 or Barbara 01695 723100 (Tuesdays)

> Hinds Head, Preston Rd, Charnock Richard, Chorley PR7 5HL: Musicians Session. Info (venue) 01257 791365 (Fridays)

> Horse Shoe Hotel, Fold Rd, Ringley, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1FT: Singers Nights with residents The O’Reallys. Ian Brown 01204 705955 (Tuesdays)

> Howcroft Inn, 36 Pool St, Bolton BL1 2JU 8.30pm. Ron Callow 01606 863283 (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)

> Iguana Bar, 115-117 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9PG: Acoustic Anarchy Open Mic 8.30pm. 0161 881 9338; email [email protected] (Tuesdays)

> Irish Centre, Lever St, Bolton: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session 8pm. Contact Joe Mullarkey 01204 794036 / email [email protected]; or John MacManus 01204 308500 / email [email protected] (3rd Sunday)

> John o’ Gaunt, 55 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1JG: Regular Guests. 01524 65356 (Thursdays)

> Jolly Angler, 47 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JW: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 0161 236 5307 (Thursdays & Saturdays)

> Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 2LA: Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison & Friends 8.30pm. 01200 424787. Email: [email protected] (2nd Saturday)

> Kings Arms, Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7BH: Hale & Hearty Folk Club 8.30pm. Frank Lewis 01524 734440 (1st & 3rd Fridays)

> Leigh Conservative Club, Railway Rd, Leigh WN7 4AX: Leigh Folk Club. Pauline Dowsett 01942 604603; email: [email protected] (last Friday)

> Longridge Royal British Legion, Townley Rd, Longridge, Nr Preston PR3 3EA: Longridge Folk Club 8.30pm. Residents & Organisers: Rod Flanagan 01772 784214 & Brian Preston 01772 457071 (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

> Lostock Arms, Lostock Junction Lane, Lostock, Bolton BL6 4JP (by railway station): Buskers Ball (Open Mic) 8pm - 11pm. Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com (Mondays)

> Magazine Hotel, 7 Magazine Brow, New Brighton, Merseyside CH45 1HP:Magazine Folk Club. Free (Thursdays)

> Maghull Community Centre, Green Lane, off Liverpool Rd Nth, Maghull, Merseyside L31 2JH: Maghull Folk Club 8.30pm. Joe Ryan 0151 531 9273 (Tuesdays)

> Masonic Lodge, 138 High St, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Oldham OL3 6BT: Safra Club: Big Sing 8.30pm. Ali O’Brien 01457 870391 (2nd Friday)

> Masons Arms, Harpers Lane, Chorley PR6 0HU: Joan Blackburn & Friends 9pm. Free. Info Joan 01942 321223

> Masque (Mercury Lounge), 90 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BH: The Acoustic Engine Open Mic hosted by Steve Roberts 3pm-6pm. Free. Tel The Masque 0151 708 8708; email: [email protected] (Saturdays)

> Merebrook Hotel, Greenfields Ave, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 6DD: Bromborough Folk Club. Free (Wednesdays)

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Acoustic Avenue hosted by Nick Bold. (alt Thursdays). Jam Night 7.30pm, admission £1 on the door (Sundays) Info 0161 761 2216 / web:www.themet.biz

> Moorbrook Inn, 370 North Rd, Preston PR1 1RU: Preston Folk Club 8.30pm. Rob Malaney 01257 231463 (Fridays)

> Morgans, 114 High St, Atherton, Manchester M46 9DR: Raglan (Tim, Juliette & Jim out of Bogtrotters) 3pm - 6pm (1st Sunday)

> Mr Kite Benefits: Credit card bookings on 01257 241693 (weekdays & Saturday mornings); or by post from 24 Acorn Close, Leyland, Lancs PR25 3AF, cheque payable to ‘Mr Kite Benefits’. Indicate no. of tickets required and a contact no. in case of problems; cheque to reach Mr Kite at least 48 hours before the Benefit, tickets will be held on door of venue unless you enclose an s.a.e. If you do this, please send your application at least 10 days before the Benefit. Web: www.mrkite.org

> Muldoons, 109-111 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1QD: Buskers Ball (Open Mic) 8pm - 11pm. Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com. To book a spot, ring Alec’s mobile 07904 215331 (Thursdays)

> NALGO Club, Alder Rd, off Queens Dr, Liverpool L12 2AY: Jam Session at the Nalgo 8.30pm. Contact 0151 281 2530. (3rd Friday)

> Navigation, 1 Manchester Rd, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 1TY: Acoustic/Songwriters Night hosted by Keith 8.30pm. Tel 0161 477 2544 (Tuesdays)

> New Britannia Inn, 6 Heatley St, off Friargate, Preston PR1 2XB: 8.30pm. 01772 253424 (Wednesdays)

> New Land o’ Cakes, 60 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FJ: Sound Check Acoustic Jam Night: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic 8.30pm - 11pm. Free. Info: email [email protected] (Mondays)

> Nursery Inn, 258 Green Lane, Stockport SK4 2NA: Why Worry Songwriters Club. Mark Aherne 0161 483 4783 (last Tuesday)

> Oak Tree, 130 Preston Rd, Coppull, Lancs PR7 5ED: Musicians Session. Info (venue) 01257 791217 (Tuesdays)

> Old Manor Club, Withens Lane, Wallasey CH45 7NN: Folk at the Manor 8.15pm. Roger Parker 0151 638 1987 (Sundays)

> Peveril of the Peak, 127 Gt Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5JQ: Tune session. Free Food Provided. Info (venue) 0161 236 6364 (Tuesdays)

> Pogue Mahone’s, 77 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BB: Irish tune session 9pm. 0151 708 8301 (Wednesdays)

> Priory Club, Broadfield Walk, Broadfield Dr, Leyland, Lancs PR25 1NB: Leyland Accordion Club 8pm - 11pm. David Batty 01772 454328 / email [email protected] / web: www.accordionclub.co.uk (3rd Wednesday)

> Prospect Inn, 70 Weston Rd, Weston Village, Runcorn WA7 4LD: Folk at the Prospect 8.30pm. Roger Hanslip 01928 731567; email: [email protected]; www.folkattheprospect.co.uk (Mondays)

> Puss in Boots, Canal Side, Macclesfield SK11 7DB: Singarounds. Pete Blackthorn 01625 428687 (1st Tuesday)

> RAFA Club, Golden Hill Club, Golden Hill, Leyland PR25 3NN: Shredded Feet Appalachian Dance Group Practice. New dancers & Musicians always welcome. Joyce Riding 01257 792304 (Tuesdays)

> Railway Hotel, 42 Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 9SQ: Railway Folk Club. 8.30pm. Stewart Lever 07919 270916; www.railwayfolkclub.co.uk (Thursdays)

> Railway Hotel, 42 Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 9SQ: Songs in the Snug. 8.30pm. Mainly trad. Alan Grace 01625 861042 (alternate Wednesdays)

> Railway Hotel, 1 Station Rd, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7NU: Room at the Back 8.45pm. Admission £1. Trevor Banfield 0151 430 0166 (Mondays)

> Railway Inn, 326 Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7LA: Folk Upstairs at the Railway 8.45pm. Christine Stephen 0161 370 6587 or Brenda Judge 0161 432 4830 (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

> Railway Inn, 11 Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7JZ: "5 Go Off To Play Guitar" Songwriters Night. Four guests plus host Darren Poyzer. 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 01457 872307 (Mondays)

> Rattan and Rush, 39-41 Market St, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4QN. Folk Concerts. Penny 017683 72123; fax 017683 72132; email [email protected]; www.rattanandrush.co.uk (Saturdays, monthly)

> Red Bull, 14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3AY: Red Bull Folk Club 8.30pm. Peter Hood 0161 432 4142 (Mondays)

> CLUB CLOSURE: Red Bull, 14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3AY: Song Carriers Folk Club. Terry Whelan 0161 976 2716 (Thursdays). The club is once more looking for another venue. As far as I know, this does not affect the Red Bull Folk Club, who have been meeting for ages at the same venue every Monday.

> Red Triangle Boxing Club, 38 Everton Rd, Liverpool L6 2ENl: Johnson’s Acoustic Circus 7pm. Roy Johnson 0151 286 2974 (Tuesdays)

> Ring o’ Bells, 131 Church St, Warrington WA1 2TL: Folk Club 8.15pm (Sundays)

> Royal British Legion, George’s Rd West, Poynton, Stockport SK12 1JY: Porkies Folk Club 8.30pm. Judy Hancock 01260 252633 (1st Friday)

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, 331-333 Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0FD: Gregson Lane Folk Club. Graham/Bernadette 01254 853929 ; www.troubleatmill.btinternet.co.uk (alt Thursdays)

> St Kentigern’s Social Club, Hart Rd, Manchester M14 7BB: Conhaltas Irish Trad Music Session 8.30pm. Info Michelle Farrell 0161 445 2610 (2nd Saturday)

> St Luke’s Community Centre, Swinton Park Rd, Salford M6 7WR: Open Mic hosted by The Barflies 8.30pm. Pete 0794 653 3824; email [email protected]; web: www.theringofstones.co.uk (Thursdays)

> St Mary’s Parish Centre, Lock St, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington BB5 3EE: Oswaldtwistle Folk Club 8.30pm. Dylan Owen 01254 390391 (1st Saturday)

> St Michael’s Irish Centre, Boundary Lane, West Derby Rd, Liverpool L6 5JG: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session. Info 0151 922 3503 or 0151 526 5118 (last Friady, except May & Aug)

> Sefton Park Cricket Club, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 3AD: Jacqui’s Folk Club 8.30pm. Jacqui McDonald 01244 300576 (2nd Tuesday)

> Shenanigan’s, 234 Derby Rd, Bootle, Merseyside L20 8LJ: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 0151 922 9071 (Wednesdays)

> Ship Inn, 6 Rosemary Lane, Haskayne, nr Ormskirk L39 7JP: Folk Club 8.30pm. Free Food Provided. 01704 840650 (Thursdays)

> Shippons, 8a Thingwall Rd, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside CH61 3UA: Folk Session. 0151 648 4444 (Mondays)

> Southern Hotel, Mauldeth Rd West (corner Nell Lane), Chorlton, Manchester M21 7SP: Tuesday Night Blues Club: guests + acoustic open mic 8pm. Admission £3. Mat Walklate 0161 881 0071 / 0776 231 6111; www.talented.fsnet.co.uk/mat.html (Tuesdays)

> South West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0SG: Folk Club 9pm. Jo Zeph Roberts 0161 848 9621 (Thursdays)

> Standish Cricket Club, Green Lane, Standish, Wigan WN6 0TX: Folk at Standish 8pm. David Jones 01254 54877 / Barbara Benbow 01257 255575 (Irregular)

> Steamer Hotel, 1-2 Queens Terrace, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 6BT: Musicians Session (Mondays); Fleetwood Folk Club 8.30pm. Dave Ryan 01253 876351 (Thursdays) - temporarily at the Victoria during the Steamer’s refurbishment

> Sun Inn, 45 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7NN: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 01625 610436 (Fridays)

> Swan, Springfield Rd, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6ST: Folk Club 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01695 422396 (Wednesdays)

> CHANGED VENUE Swan, Springfield Rd, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6ST (ex Farmers Arms, Bispham): Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night with the Britannia Bluegrass Band 8.30pm. Aim to be of interest to folk and country fans as well. Pete Mackie 01704 870129; email [email protected]; http://pdmackie.users.btopenworld.com/bbbweb/ (Thursdays)

> Swan Inn, 1 The Square, Dobcross, nr Uppermill, Oldham OL3 5AA: Session (Thursdays)

> > Trader Jacks, 38 Hollinshead St, Chorley PR7 1EP: Chorley Folk Club. Residents John Joyce & Wolfman Jack. John Joyce 01257 413239 (2nd & 4th Mondays)

> Union Vaults, 44 Egerton St, Chester CH1 3ND: Singaround & Music Session 9pm. Free Food Provided. Mr Happy 01244 675860 (Wednesdays)

> Upton Royal British Legion Club, 20 Heath Rd, Upton, Cheshire CH2 1HX: Jacqui’s Folk Club 8.30pm. Jacqui McDonald 01244 300576 (Wednesdays)

> Victoria Hotel, 20 Ann St West, Widnes WA8 7UB: 8.30pm. Free. Peter Bentham 0151 495 1495; email [email protected] (2nd Friday)

> Victoria, 42-46 Dock St, Fleetwood FY7 6AG: Musicians Session (Mondays)

> TEMP CHANGED VENUE Victoria, 42-46 Dock St, Fleetwood FY7 6AG: Fleetwood Folk Club 8.30pm. Dave Ryan 01253 876351 (Thursdays)

> Waggon Inn, 32-34 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR 8pm. Guests plus Open Mic hosted by Ann English & Stuart French. 01457 872376 (Mondays); Celtic Revival 8pm: Open Mic hosted by Dave O’Dea. 01457 872376 (Fridays)

> Waggon & Horses, Colne Rd, Brierfield, Nelson, Burnley BB9 5RD: Burnley Folk Club 8.30pm. Phyl Watson 01282 774077 (Wednesdays)

> Walshaw Sports Club, Sycamore Rd, Tottington, Bury: Walshaw Folk Club 8.30pm. Frank / Doreen 01204 413909; email: [email protected] (2nd & 4th Sundays)

> Walton County Ward Labour Club, 39 Hale Rd, Walton, Liverpool L4 3RL: Folk Club. Lilian French 0151 474 0979; www.waltonmusicclub.supanet.com/index1.html (8.45pm Fridays & 8.30pm Sundays)

> Waxy O’Connor’s, The Printworks, Corporation St, Manchester M4 2BS: Live Irish Music. 0870 220 0823; email: [email protected] (9pm - 11pmWednesdays and 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm Sundays)

> Welcome Inn, Rusholme Grove, Rusholme, Manchester M14: Irish Trad Music Session hosted by Bernard. Contact 0161 224 4306 (Fridays)

> West Cheshire Sailing Club, Coastal Drive, Harrison Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 3PZ: Folk Club. Free (1st Friday)

> Westhoughton Golf Club, School St, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2BR:Westhoughton Folk Club. 8.15pm. Pat Batty 01257 230508 / www.folkclub.org.uk (Fridays) - Closed - reopens 19.9.03

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9XP: Folk at the Wheatsheaf. Terry Haworth 01900 604765 / email: [email protected] / web: www.collsarms.freeserve.co.uk/cmouth.htm(1st & 3rd Thursdays + 2nd Wednesday)

> White Hart, 56 Sankey St, Warrington WA1 1SB: Acoustic Night hosted by Mike Bee. Info (venue) 01925 638776 (Thursdays)

> White Lion, 242 Manchester Road, Swinton, Salford, Lancs M27 4TS: Swinton Folk Club 8.30pm. Ged Todd 01942 811527. Website: www.swintonfolk.org.uk (Mondays)

> White Lion Inn, Towngate, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, Lancs HX7 7NB: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 01422 842027 (Tuesdays)

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, 6-8 Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1HL: Acoustic Session Open Evening starts 6pm. Free (Saturdays)

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Cleckheaton and Four Fools (Chorley) Folk Festivals

Some of you will know Malcolm Rigby, a Lancashire lad who’s now resident in California. He and his wife Bobby often visit back here in the UK, and are often to be seen at a good number of folk festivals over here. Malcolm ran a radio programme in California, but the station went all talk, so his music programme was lost. But the good news is that he now has a programme with another station covering roughly the same listening area, playing folk music and song from the British Isles and Ireland. The programme is called The Northern Bridge, and runs from 3pm - 6pm on Monday afternoons, local time (currently 10pm - 1am in the UK). The station is KZSC at 88.1FM, or www.KZSC.org on the web.

Malcolm would like to assure those artistes who have passed him their CDs, that they are getting an airing over there again, and that any others he receives will get an outing on the programme, particularly as he’s trying to feature good performers who aren’t known over there. If you want to send Malcolm your CD, email him at [email protected] for details of where to send it.

Price £6 at a Wench All gig, or £7 by post from P. Crewe, 38 Chatham Park Drive, Brierfield, Lancashire BB9 5QA (cheques payable to P. Crewe)

Tracks: You’re Only As Old, Little Willie, The Royal Charter, The Ballad of Scoonie’s Arse, The Potter’s Alphabet, ‘Orace ‘Oskins, Lozakin’ Abite, Lick ‘Em and Stick ‘Em, Absent Friends, Hear All See All, You’re Only As Old

Price £10.50 including p&p. Available by post (cheques payable to J. Parton) from His Worship and tghe Pig, 2 Birchgate Grove, Bucknall, Stoke-0n-Trent, Staffs ST2 8JU

Website: www.hisworshipandthepig.co.uk

New website: www.pubprop.co.uk

ROY’S 70^TH YEAR PLAN

Further info including How To Order: www.roseoftheribblevalley.com

Tracks: Brown Photographs, The Old Clog Dancer, The Maid In The Calico Dress, Tunes - Pleasures Of The Town/Tip Tap Polka, A Servant Of The Company, Dancing At Whitsun, The Heights Of Alma, The Little Pot Stove, Man Of The Earth, Tunes - Tom Bigsby’s Waltz/Margaret’s Waltz, Come Whoam To Thi Childer And Me, Jimmy Spoons, Following Olga To Lynn, Generations Of Change, Sally Wheatley, Tunes - Trip To Kanresborough/Three Jolly Sea Captains, Spanish Ladies/Last Man Leaving, Christmas 1914

Price £10 including p&p. Available from Mark at the Wooden Horse Folk Club on Sundays or by post - 143 Southport Rd, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 1LW. For further details telephone 01695 578215 / email [email protected]

Website: www.markdowding.co.uk

Price £10 at Penny Black gigs, or add £2 ( p&p & ins) by post - send POs to P.O.Box 44, Blackpool FY3 8GP.

Further details of this and previous CDs on Penny Black’s website at www.pennyblackfolk.co.uk

Is available again from Pete at Gigs or the Bothy Folk Club or by post

6 Burlington Road Birkdale Southport Merseyside PR8 4RX £6.00 post-free.

The album features traditional and contemporary songs together with a few guitar instrumentals.

Helping Pete out on the album are Paul Reid,Bev Sanders and Bill Hackney.

Email: [email protected]

Price £10 (or £11 inc. p&p) direct from Hands In Pockets. Telephone 01925 767801 for details.

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It is available on free email subscription. The paper edition is obtainable at the New Aeon Bookshop, Manchester; at Wigan Folk Club; at WasPsi meetings (second Monday of the month at the Seven Stars Hotel, Wigan) or contact Joan Blackburn on 01942 321223 / email [email protected]

G7 C C7 F Fm

Oh Mary dear, a cruel fate has parted us.

G7 C Em Am G D7 G7

I'll hide my grief, e'en though my heart should break.

C C7 F Fm

Farewell my love, may God be always with you.

G7 C Dm7 G7 C

I love you so, I'd die for your dear sake.

G7 Am Em G Em C G7

But you'll come back to me my sad heart whispers.

Am Em G D7 G7

You'll come with summer's flowers or winter's snow,

C C7 F Dm7 Em Cm7 Am

But I'll be there to wait if God should spare me.

G7 C Dm7 G7 C

And with the years, my love shall deeper, greater, grow.

G7 C C7 F Fm

Oh Mary dear, the years are lone and dreary,

G7 C Em Am G D7 G7

And yet you come not back my soul to cheer.

C C7 F Fm

My eyes grow dim, my path of life's near ended.

G7 C Dm7 G7 C

When death shall come, in spirit, Love, be near.

G7 Am Em G Em C G7

Remember then, my soul's deep adoration.

Am Em G D7 G7

Shed one sad tear for all the world to see.

C C7 F Dm7 Em Cm7 Am

Breathe one short prayer, and I shall know you love me.

G7 C Dm7 G7 C

And still be waiting, Mary, when you come to me.

This week’s song was requested by Lemmi. Further requests/suggestions for future Songs of the Week to Joan please. Requests have been received for enough songs for the next few weeks, including Joe Hill, I Useta Lover, I’m Just A Country Boy, Tennessee Waltz, Handle Me With Care, Drink Yer Glasses Empty, William Taylor, Robin Hood (Aspull version), Mary Ellen Carter, Home Boys Home, Real Ould Mountain Dew, various songs of His Worship And The Pig, My Voice Keeps Changing On Me, and Sing Like No One’s Listening. Keep the requests coming!

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Singers Night

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan: Singaround with Joan Blackburn & Friends

> Bull’s Head, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Kimbers Men

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Steve Tilston

> Crown Hotel, Garstang: Crown Folk Club: Singers Night

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, Stockport: Irish Trad Music Session

> Elements, Bradshawgate, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Galvin’s Irish Bar, 321 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ: Quare Craic 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 832 9640

> Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Houghton Weavers. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Haigh Hall, Wigan: Arts in the Park. Folky events on the Courtyard Stage: Rick O’Shea (1pm - 1.30pm) + Joan Blackburn & Monologue Joe (1.30pm - 2pm). Plus Wigan Folk Club Singaround in the Winch Room above the Stables 12noon - 5pm. Free. Info Jacqui Boardman 01942 242521

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Singers night

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Kelly Joe Phelps + Josephine Oniyama. Box Office 0161 876 2000

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Jam Night

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Marie Little

> Opera House, Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP: Judith Durham. Tickets/Info 0161 834 1787. Website: www.manchestertheatres.co.uk

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm

> BBC Radio Merseyside: Folkscene 7.05pm: with Stan Ambrose.

> BBC Radio Stoke: Genevieve Tudor: folk music 8pm

> BBC Radio Cumbria: Northern Folk 9pm; with Alistair Anderson

and would welcome support from friends old and new

To book, contact Joan on 01942 321223 / email: [email protected]

> 60 South, South Rd, Waterloo, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night

> Aigburth Peoples Hall, Liverpool: Triton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Beech Inn, Chorlton, Manchester: Tune session

> Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport: Acoustic Songwriters Night

> Bulls Head, Manchester: Trad music session

> Farmers Arms, Frankby, Wirral: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Green Dragon, St Helens: Green Dragon Folk Club: Singaround

> Guest House, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session

> Lostock Arms, Lostock, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> New Land o’ Cakes, Manchester: Sound Check Acoustic Jam Night: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Singers Night

> Railway Hotel, Parbold: Room at the Back: Music, Verse & Whatever

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Stanley Accrington

> Shippons, Irby: Folk Session

> Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester CH1 4EZ: Kelly Joe Phelps. Info (venue) 01244 390090

> Victoria, Fleetwood: Musicians Session

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> White Lion, Swinton: Geoff Higginbottom

> BBC GMR: The Parlour 7pm: Alan Keegan with Irish music

> Atlantic (Banjo Bar), Liverpool: Atlantic Irish Night

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Bridgewater Hall, Lower Moseley St, Manchester M2 3WS: Waterboys. Tickets/Info 0161 907 9000

> Bush Inn, Droylsden: Bush Acoustic Music Club: Singers Night

> Civil Service Sports & Social Club, St Annes: St Annes Acoustic Roots Club: Singers Night

> Crown, Stockport: Singaround/Open Mic

> Edale Rambler Folk Train: Eunice Bobcats. Info Becky 01663 746377

> Everyman Bistro, Liverpool (ex Flying Picket): Singers Night

> Fox & Goose, Wigan Lane: Wigan Folk Club: Singaround

> George, Sandbach: Sandbach Unplugged: Geoff Higginbottom

> Hilldale Village Hall, Parbold: Newburgh Morris Practice

> Horseshoe, Ringley: Singers Night

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Acoustic Anarchy Open Mic hosted by Colin Wakeford with special guest Barry Lawton

> Longridge Royal British Legion: Longridge Folk Club: Singers Night

> Maghull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Oak Tree, Coppull (ex Waggon & Horses): Musicians Session

> Peveril of the Peak, Manchester: Tune session

> RAFA Club, Leyland: Shredded Feet Appalachian Dance Group Practice

> Red Triangle Boxing Club, Liverpool: Johnson’s Acoustic Circus: Performers Night

> Southern Hotel, Chorlton, Manchester: Tuesday Night Blues Club: guests + acoustic open mic

> White Lion, Heptonstall: Irish Trad Music Session

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 7pm - 8pm with Ali O’Brien

> Alison Arms, Coppull: Singaround

> Bay Horse, Horwich: Raglan (Tim, Juliette & Jim out of Bogtrotters)

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Alan Bell Band

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Uppermill Folk Club: Hoover the Dog

> Denbighshire Arms, Denbigh: Jon Brindley. Coach from Wigan plus supper £5 - contact Joan 01942 321223

> Falcon Hotel, Poulton-le-Fylde: Folk at the Falcon: Singaround

> Fleece Inn, Blackburn: Blackburn Folk Club: Singers Night

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF: Tommy Joyce. Info 0161 205 4007

> Junction, Rainford: Bluegrass Workshop 7.30pm; Session 9pm

> Marine Hall (Cafe Bar), The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF: Summertime Flapdoodle. 7.30pm - 10.30pm. Admission £2. Full details from 01253 828509

> Merebrook Hotel, Bromborough: Bromborough Folk Club: Singers Night

> New Britannia Inn, Preston: Singers Night

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Irish tune session

> Priory Club, Broadfield Dr, Leyland: Leyland Accordion Club

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Songs in the Snug: Singaround

> Shenanigan’s, Bootle: Irish Trad Music Session

> Swan, Aughton (ex Kings Arms, Haskayne): Folk Club: Singers Night

> Union Vaults, Chester: Singaround & Music Session

> Upton Royal British Legion Club: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waggon & Horses, Burnley: Burnley Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music

> BBC Radio 2: Mike Harding 8pm

> Biddulph Arms, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Risky Business

> Cellar Vie, Lloyd St, Manchester: Byron’s Dandy Club: Acoustic Night Open Mic

> Gregson Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster: HoBow Fiddle Workshop 6pm - 8pm

> John o’ Gaunt, Lancaster: David Woods

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Magazine Hotel, Wallasey: Magazine Folk Club: Singers Night

> Manchester Apollo, Stockport Rd, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP: Bonnie Raitt. Info 0161 242 2560

> Muldoons, Bradshawgate, Bolton: Buskers Ball (Open Mic)

> New Hall Tavern, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0XA: Ian Bailey. Info (venue) 01772 877217

> Railway, Droylsden: Folk Upstairs: Singers Night

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Les Barker

> Seven Stars Hotel, Wallgate, Wigan: Wigan Folk Club: Singaround

> Ship Inn, Haskayne, nr Ormskirk: Folk Club: Singers Night

> South West Manchester Cricket Club: Chorlton Folk Club: Singers Night

> St Luke’s Community Centre, Salford: The Barflies + Open Mic

> CHANGED VENUE Swan, Aughton (ex Farmers Arms, Bispham): Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night

> Swan Inn, Dobcross: Session

> TEMP CHANGED VENUE Victoria, Fleetwood: Fleetwood Folk Club: Singers Night

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Alistair Russell

> White Hart, Warrington: Acoustic Night hosted by Mike Bee

> BBC Radio Lancashire: Lancashire Drift 8 - 9pm; with Nick Dow

> Beech Tree, Beech Hill lane, Wigan WN6 8PL: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01942 245115

> Bowling Green, Higher Hillgate, Stockport: Spinning Fields 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 474 1849

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Instrumental Session

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Kimbers Men

> Emmanuel Street Labour Working Mens Club, 77 Emmanuel St, Preston PR1 7HU: Trouble at’ Mill. Info (venue) 01772 251487

> Hare & Hounds, Manchester: Full Circle Folk Club: Singers Night

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Singers Night

> Hinds Head, Charnock Richard: Musicians Session

> Kings Arms, Hale, Cumbria: Hale & Hearty Folk Club: Singaround

> Lord Rodney, 67 Winwick Rd, Warrington WA2 7DH: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 01925 234296

> Met Theatre, Bury: Last Night’s Fun

> Moorbrook Inn, Preston: Preston Folk Club: Singaround

> NALGO Club, Alder Rd, Liverpool: Monthly Jam Session at the Nalgo

> Sefton Conservative Club, Crawford Ave, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 1DR: Anthony John Clarke presents Bernard Wrigley. Details 0151 722 7241 / 07976 849975

> Sun Inn, Macclesfield: Irish Trad Music Session

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Noahjohn + Puerto Muerto. Info 0161 831 9955

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Welcome Inn, Rusholme, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> BBC Radio 3: Andy Kershaw 10.15pm

> Buffet Bar, Platform One, Stalybridge Railway Station: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Freesport Cafe, Wigan: Guests + Open Mic 2pm - 4pm

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Masque (Mercury Lounge), Liverpool: Open Mic 3pm-6pm

> Met Theatre, Bury: 3rd Bury Blues Festival

> Mill at the Pier, St Thomas St, Wigan WN3 4BX: Houghton Weavers + Pemberton Brass Band + BBC GMR’s Fred Fielder. Tickets £10.50/£9.50. Advance tickets available from Mill at the Pier Box Office, Booking Office,, The Wigan Pier Experience, Trencherfield Mill, Wigan WN3 4EF (open daily 11am - 3pm), tel 01942 776090. Credit/debit/cheque transactions subject to Booking Fee of £1.50 per ticket

> Old Black Bull, 35-36 Friargate, Preston PR1 2AT: After Hours Blues Band. Info (venue) 01772 823397

> Standish Cricket Club: Folk at Standish: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton: Acoustic Session

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Hoover the Dog

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan: Singaround with Joan Blackburn & Friends

> Bull’s Head, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Singaround

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Singaround

> Crown Hotel, Garstang: Crown Folk Club: Singers Night

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, Stockport: Irish Trad Music Session

> Elements, Bradshawgate, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Galvin’s Irish Bar, 321 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ: Quare Craic 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 832 9640

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Joseph O’Neill’s, 67 Duke St, St Helens WA10 2JF: Celtic Vibes. Info (band) 01942 796748 / 07979 791623

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Singers night

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Jam Night

> Neptune Theatre, Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DY: Kelly Joe Phelps. Info 0151 709 7844

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Singers Night

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> Walshaw Sports Club, Tottington, Bury: Walshaw Folk Club: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm

> BBC Radio Merseyside: Folkscene 7.05pm: with Stan Ambrose.

> BBC Radio Stoke: Genevieve Tudor: folk music 8pm

> BBC Radio Cumbria: Northern Folk 9pm; with Alistair Anderson

> Amore Restaurant, 4 High St, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7HE: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01928 734884

> Cumberland Arms, Hindley: Verse & Worse

> Green Dragon, St Helens: Green Dragon Folk Club: Quartz

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: Songwriters Night: Garron Frith + Kirk McElhinney + Vinny Peculiar + Waking Violet + Darren Poyzer

> Trader Jacks, Chorley: Chorley Folk Club: Pat Ryan & Ken Howard

Next meetings: June 23, July 28, September 1 (postponed because of August Bank Holiday)

For further info contact Sheila Mellor-Barnes 01942 741220

email: [email protected]; www.verseandworse.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

> Blundell Street, 57 Blundell St, Liverpool L1 0AJ: Gary Hetherington. Info (venue) 0151 709 5779

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks, 1a-3 Whitworth St West, Manchester M1 5LH: Lloyd Cole. Info (venue) 0870 593 2932

> Maghull Folk Club: The Hot Tomales

> Nursery Inn, Stockport: Why Worry Monthly Songwriters Club

> Southport Theatre & Floral Hall, Promedade, Southport PR9 0DZ: Mary Duff. Tickets/Info 01704 540454

> Black Bull, Brokenstone Rd, Livesey, Darwen BB3 0LL: Moorland Folk. Info (venue) 01254 664771

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Mrs Ackroyd Band

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Uppermill Folk Club: Bram Taylor

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Songs in the Snug: Singaround

> Boar Hound, Macclesfield: Monthly Folk Club: Anthony John Clarke

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Elbow Jane

> Cellar Bar, Blackburn: Monthly Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> John o’ Gaunt, Lancaster: Rusty Gate

> Met Theatre, Bury: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

> Met Theatre, Bury: Acoustic Avenue hosted by Nick Bold

> New Hall Tavern, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0XA: Smithereen. Info (venue) 01772 877217

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Singers Night Big Spot with Graham Sowerby. A Lymm Festival Event

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Singers Night

> South West Manchester Cricket Club: Chorlton Folk Club: Dai Thomas

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: City Centre Acoustica hosted by The Spinning Fields. 8.30pm. Free. Info 0161 831 9955

> Top Lock Hotel, Copthurst Lane, Heapey, Chorley PR6 8LS: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01257 263376

> Costigan’s, nr Railway Stn, Bodfor St, Rhyl: Rhyl Folk Club: Jon Brindley. Info 01745 353859

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Joe Broughton & Kevin Dempsey

> Railway Inn, Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester: John Green Memorial Singaround. Free. A Droylsden Folk Festival Event

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Martin Simpson

> Leigh Folk Club: Bram Taylor Band

> St Michael’s C of E High School, Astley Rd, Chorley: Four Fools Folk Festival

Monthly Friday Concerts at Leigh Conservative Club, Railway Rd, Leigh WN7 4AX

27 June: Bram Taylor Band

19 September: Brian Preston

31 October: Vin Garbutt

28 November: Kelly While

Concerts start at 8.15pm and are supported by Calico

For tickets and further info contact Pauline Dowsett 01942 604603

email: [email protected]

Friday June 27th

John Green Memorial Sing-a-round Hosted by Lynn and Barrie Hardman

at the Railway Pub, Lumb Lane, Droylsden

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Saturday June 28th at 8pm

Evening Concert at Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club, Booth Rd, Audenshaw

Tickets £6

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Sunday June 29th

Open Air Concert 1:00pm - Dusk

With local artists including John Denny, Dave Jones, Leon Bernasconi,

Alan Mayal, Stuart Thompson and more

at the Railway Pub, Lumb Lane, Droylsden

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> Blundell Street, 57 Blundell St, Liverpool L1 0AJ: Feelin’ Groovy. Info (venue) 0151 709 5779

> Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club, Boothdale, Booth Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5QA: Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies + Lynn & Barrie Hardman. Tickets £6. A Droylsden Folk Festival Event

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF: Sean Wilson. Info 0161 205 4007

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Lancashire Neet: Best o’t’Bunch. A Lymm Festival Event

> St Bede’s Social Centre, Brownley St, Clayton-le-Woods, Lancs PR6 7JF: Tom Russell. Tickets £9 - to help support The Extended Family via The International Aid Trust - see Mr Kite Benefits under ‘Venues’

> St Michael’s C of E High School, Astley Rd, Chorley: Four Fools Folk Festival

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Eric Bibb. 01704 540011

> Bull’s Head, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Ken Perlman

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Lounge Cafe Bar, 478 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9AS: Rick O’Shea. Info (venue) 0161 881 9130

> Railway Inn, Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester: Open Air Concert with local artistes. Free. A Droylsden Folk Festival Event

> Peartree, 2 Station Rd, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6QL: After Hours Blues Band. Info (venue) 01772 697610

> St Michael’s C of E High School, Astley Rd, Chorley: Four Fools Folk Festival

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: Songwriters Night: Love Panda + Darren Poyzer + others

> Edale Rambler Folk Train: Geoff Higginbottom. Info Becky 01663 746377

> Fox & Hounds, Urmston: Urmston Acoustics: Monthly Singers Night

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Acoustic Anarchy Open Mic hosted by Colin Wakeford with special guest Richard Gray (Rick O’Shea)

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Richard Thompson. Box Office 0161 876 2000

> Puss in Boots, Macclesfield: Monthly Singaround

> Clarence, Blackpool: Jon Brindley - closing night - reopens 10.9.03

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Uppermill Folk Club: Geoff Higginbottom

> Eagle & Child, Bispham Green: Broken Token Folk Club: Singers Night

> Farmers Glory Inn, Roundhill Rd, Haslingden, Rossendale BB4 5TU: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01706 215748

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Irish Night: Garva. A Lymm Festival Event

> Biddulph Arms, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Isla St Clair

> Blazing Rag Inn, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne: Monthly Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Manchester Academy (Manchester University Students Union), 269 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PQ: Suzanne Vega 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50 adv. 0161 275 2930

> Sefton Conservative Club, Crawford Ave, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 1DR: Clive Leyland. Details 0151 722 7241 / 07976 849975. Info (venue) 0151 733 1104

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Brian Peters

> Royal British Legion, Poynton: Porkies Folk Club: Billy Mitchell

> Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7BA: Bluesline. Info (venue) 01254 883541

> West Cheshire Sailing Club, New Brighton: Monthly Singers Night

> Bay Horse, 206 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7JF: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 01204 696231

> Falstaff, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session (afternoon)

> Met Theatre, Bury: Oldham Tinkers & Bernard Wrigley

> St Mary’s Parish Centre, Oswaldtwistle: Oswaldtwistle Folk Club: Monthly Singers Night

> Star & Garter, 18-20 Fairfield St, Manchester M1 2QF: Darren Poyzer + Rendezvous + others 8.30pm. Info 0161 273 6726

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Gerry Hallom

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Marie Little

> Chetham Arms, High St, Edgworth: Edgworth Monthly Folk Music Session

> White Lion, Swinton: Bernard Cromarty

> Black Horse, Limbrick: Folk Club: Monthly Singers Night

> Coal Clough, 41 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley BB11 4PG: Moorland Folk. Info (venue) 01282 75558

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Southport Theatre & Floral Hall, Promedade, Southport PR9 0DZ: Judith Durham. Tickets/Info 01704 540454

> Bakers Vaults, 27 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1ES: Darren Poyzer & Friends 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 480 3182

> Dickie Doodles, Yard 2, Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4ND: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder. Info (venue) 01539 738480

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Phil Hare

> Furness Tradition Folk Festival: Dance displays: NW Morris, Crook Morris, Appalachian Clog, Lakeland Clog & the wild Flag Crackers of Craven. Concerts: Bazeley & Rice + Rob Murch + Sara Grey & Kieron Means + Tom Napper & Tom Bliss + Striding Edge. Dance slots at all concerts. Workshops, crafts, music stalls, sessions, singslong, family ceilidh, real ale

> High Cross Inn, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA20 6ES: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder. Info (venue) 01229 716272

> Masonic Lodge, Uppermill: Safra Club: Monthly Big Sing

> Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Rd, Ormskirk: Barn Dance with Gallimaufry 7.30pm. Admission £5. Info 01695 587947 / email [email protected] / web: www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival Event

> Stanley Road Working Mens Club, Stanley Rd, Blackpool FY1 4QL: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01253 621168

Cracking dance music from

(with the inspirational Rob Murch),

Ballad and song from Sara Grey

and Kieron Means, roots-rock

from Tom Napper & Tom Bliss,

plus Lakeland music and dance from

young Furness bands

Contact 01229-582704

http://www.furnesstradition.org.uk

> Adelphi Hotel, 16 Avenue Parade, Accrington BB5 6PJ: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01254 384871

> Buck I’Th’ Vine, 35 Burscough St, Ormskirk L39 2EG: All Day Singers Session. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival Event

> Furness Tradition Folk Festival: Dance displays: NW Morris, Crook Morris, Appalachian Clog, Lakeland Clog & the wild Flag Crackers of Craven. Concerts: Bazeley & Rice + Rob Murch + Sara Grey & Kieron Means + Tom Napper & Tom Bliss + Striding Edge. Dance slots at all concerts. Workshops, crafts, music stalls, sessions, singslong, family ceilidh, real ale

> Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands, Clitheroe: Monthly Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison & Friends

> Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Rd, Ormskirk: Folkus Workshops for Whistle, Guitar, Fiddle & Bodhran 9.30am - 12.30pm. Folkus contact: tel 01253 872317 / fax 01253 878382 / email: [email protected]. Part of the Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival

> Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Rd, Ormskirk: Afternoon Concert: Tom Topping Band + Roam + Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder + Jill Fielding Band 2pm. Admission £6 (£15 to include evening concert as well). An Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival Event

> Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Rd, Ormskirk: Evening Concert: Chris While & Julie Matthews + Tom Topping Band + Nancy Kerr & James Fagan + Jill Fielding Band 7.30pm. Admission £12 (£15 to include afternoon concert as well). An Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival Event

> Ormskirk Parish Church Hall: Amy Douglas (Storyteller) 12.30pm - 1.45pm & 2.30pm - 3.45pm. Admission £3 per session. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival Event

> Plough Inn, 46 Church St, Ormskirk L39 3AW: All Day Singers Session. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Music Festival Event

> Unicorn, 378 North Rd, Preston PR1 1RU: Bluesline. Info (venue) 01772 254647

> Bull’s Head, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Roy Clinging

> Furness Tradition Folk Festival: Dance displays: NW Morris, Crook Morris, Appalachian Clog, Lakeland Clog & the wild Flag Crackers of Craven. Concerts: Bazeley & Rice + Rob Murch + Sara Grey & Kieron Means + Tom Napper & Tom Bliss + Striding Edge. Dance slots at all concerts. Workshops, crafts, music stalls, sessions, singslong, family ceilidh, real ale

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF: Rare Ould Times 1pm. Info 0161 205 4007

> Green Dragon, St Helens: Green Dragon Folk Club: Steve O’Connor

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Chorlton Green Morris Summer Special

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Moorland Folk

> Edale Rambler Folk Train: Klezmer Kollective. Info Becky 01663 746377

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Acoustic Anarchy Open Mic hosted by Colin Wakeford

> Queens Hotel, Main St, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5JF: Folk Night. Info (venue) 017687 73333

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Uppermill Folk Club: The Hometowners

> Biddulph Arms, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Sad Pig Band

> New Hall Tavern, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0XA: Trouble at’ Mill. (for Bamber Bridge RNLI) Info (venue) 01772 877217

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Pete Morton

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder

> Lord Rodney, 67 Winwick Rd, Warrington WA2 7DH: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01925 234296

> Met Theatre, Bury: The Paperboys

> NALGO Club, Alder Rd, Liverpool: Monthly Jam Session at the Nalgo

> Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7BA: One Hand Clapping. Info (venue) 01254 883541

> Shaw Hill Golf & Country Club, Preston Rd, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7PP: Ceilidh with Mr Grumpy’s Ceilidh Band. Info (venue) 01257 269221

> Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester CH1 4EZ: Peatbog Faeries. Info (venue) 01244 390090

> Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AE: (Main Hall): Eric Bogle + Stanley Accrington + The Waite Collective + Copper Kettle + Heyfeva + LocTup Together + Jim McDonald 7.30pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Conservative Club, High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AP: Singers Night 7.30pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Waggon Inn, 32-34 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR: Trad Music & Singers Session 9.30pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Bay Horse, 206 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7JF: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01204 696231

> Cellar Bar, 39-41 King St, Blackburn BB2 2DH: After Hours Blues Band. Info (venue) 07720 194135

> Commercial Hotel, 90 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AY: 1pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Concert with Sylvia Needham + Martin Stimson + Trim Rig & A Doxy + Duncan MacFarlane + Stanley Accrington + Tinkers Cuss + LocTup Together (MCs); 3.45pm - 4.45pm Song Game with Graeme Knights + Firm Friends. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Ebenezer Church Hall, School St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HB: 1pm - 3pm Meet the Artiste: Strawhead; 3pm - 5pm Dance Workshop. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Granby Arms, 28 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR: 10am - 12 noon Songwriting Workshop; 8pm - 10pm Scratch Band. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Lee Street School, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL8 1EF: Ceilidh with Roughtown and caller Geoff Miller 8pm. A Saddlewoth Folk Festival Event

> Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery, High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HS: 11am - 12.30pm Young Singers; 12.30pm - 2.30pm Young Musicians Workshop; 3pm - 6pm Hiring Fair; 7.30pm - 9.30pm War Of The Roses Concert. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Bert Jansch. 01704 540011

> Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AE: (Main Hall): Afternoon Concert: Strawhead + The Waite Collective + John Connolly & Robin Garside + John Parsons + Firm Friends + David Kidman (MC) 2pm - 6pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AE: (Main Hall): Evening Concert: Old Rope String Band + John Connolly & Robin Garside + Strawhead + John Prentice + Barrie & Ingrid Temple + Duncan MacFarlane + John Gibney (MC) 7.30pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AE: (Festival Lounge): 10am - 12noon Folkus Fiddle Workshop; 1.30pm - 3pm Trawlertown with John Connolly; 3pm - 4pm Harmony Workshop with The Waite Collective; 5.30pm - 7pm Singing Together workshop with The Silver Street Mob. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Conservative Club, High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AP: (Upstairs): 12noon - 3pm Singaround; 3.30pm - 5.30pm Poetry Wotkshop; 7pm - 8pm Old Rope String Band in concert; 8pm - late Singaround. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Conservative Club, High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AP: (Downstairs): Musicians Session 8pm - 11.30pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Waggon Inn, 32-34 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR: 10am - 12noon Folkus Guitar Workshop. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Mike Silver

> Commercial Hotel, 90 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AY: 12noon - 2pm Arrangements For Fiddles Workshop; 2.30pm - 5pm Blues Session. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Cross Keys Inn, Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6LW: Survivors Session 8pm - 11.15pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Ebenezer Church Hall, School St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HB: 11.30am - 1.30pm Sunday Sing with Firm Friends + Graeme Knights. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Granby Arms, 28 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR: 10.30am - 12noon Folkus Penny Whistle workshop. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Lester Simpson

> Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AE: (Main Hall): Final Concert: Waterson:Carthy + Stanley Accrington + John Prentice + Firebrand + Graeme Knights + Tony Downes + Copper Kettle 1pm - 6pm. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AE: (Festival Lounge): 12noon - 1.30pm Voice Production Workshop; 1.30pm - 2.30pm Researching Folksongs on Internet Workshop; 2.30pm - 3.20pm Meet the Artiste: Waterson:Carthy. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Uppermill Conservative Club, High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AP: (Upstairs): 1.30pm - 4pm Maritime Set; 4.30pm - 6.30pm Musicians/Singers Session. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Waggon Inn, 32-34 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR: 10.30am - 12noon Folkus Bodhran Workshop. A Saddleworth Folk Festival Event

> Guest House, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Bob Fox

> White Lion, Swinton: Stanley Accrington

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Queens Hotel, Main St, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5JF: Folk Night. Info (venue) 017687 73333

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Singers Night Big Spot with Sean Kavannagh

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Roy Wilcock & Bridget Guest

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Bill Pook + Marcus Crompton at Davenham Players Theatre

> Railway Hotel, Butler St, Preston PR1 8BN: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01772 253951

> Sacred Heart Social Club, Stratford St, Wigan WN6 7AH: Rare Ould Times. Charity Night for Ruth Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund. Info (venue) 01942 519059

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Stacey Jane Douglas

> Biddulph Town Hall, High St, Biddulph, Stoke-0n-Trent ST8 6AE: Eric Bogle. Info (venue) 01782 513231

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01257 275597

> Cumberland Arms, Hindley: Verse & Worse

> Trader Jacks, Chorley: Chorley Folk Club: Mark Thomas

> Maghull Folk Club: Pat Ryan & Ken Howard

> Nursery Inn, Stockport: Why Worry Monthly Songwriters Club

> Queens Hotel, Main St, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5JF: Folk Night. Info (venue) 017687 73333

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Uppermill Folk Club: Gordon Tyrrall

> Embleton Village Hall, Embleton, nr Cockermouth, Cumbria: Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh 8.15pm. Tickets £6. Terry Haworth 01900 604765 / [email protected]

> Boar Hound, Macclesfield: Monthly Folk Club: Singers Night

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Derek Brimstone

> Cellar Bar, Blackburn: Monthly Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Dun Horse, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01539 728190

Twice-weekly Singarounds 9pm - Close:

Tuesdays at the Fox & Goose

37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 1XR

Thursdays at the Seven Stars Hotel

262 Wallgate, Wigan WN3 5AR

There is an open music policy - anything you want to sing or play is acceptable as long as it’s acoustic. Free food is provided every week at both venues.

For further info contact Joan Blackburn 01942 321223