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> Altrincham Garrick Theatre, Barrington Rd, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 1HZ: Houghton Weavers. Box Office 0161 928 1677

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

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

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan: Singaround hosted by Joan Blackburn

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Music & Song Session in the bar

> 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

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Lounge): Kieran & Desi. (afternoon) Info 0161 205 4007

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Main Hall): Tony Sullivan. Info 0161 205 4007

> Jackson’s Pit, Oldham: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Joseph O’Neill’s, 67 Duke St, St Helens WA10 2JF: One Hand Clapping 6pm

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

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Loudon Wainwright III. Box Office 0161 876 2000

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

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Celtic Rogue

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Singaround

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> Southern Hotel, Mauldeth Rd West, Manchester M21 7SP: Wolfe Tones. Info (venue) 0161 881 7048

> 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: The Gallery

> 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

Info Joan 01942 321223

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

> Beech Inn, Chorlton, Manchester: Tune session

> Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport: Acoustic Songwriters Night

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Spooky Stories & Songs with Ian Hawthorne & Joan Blackburn. Upstairs Function Room, doors open 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start. Info Ian 01942 214572 or Joan 01942 321223

> Bulls Head, Manchester: Trad music session

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

> Gallagher’s, Blackrod: Folk Club: Singers Night

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

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Singaround

> Lostock Arms, Lostock, Bolton: Rafters Roar Folk Club: Singers Night

> Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley BB1 1JA: Dave Bainbridge & Troy Donockley (of Iona). Tickets £10. In aid of Luca, Dave’s son, who is autistic. Box Office 01282 664400

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Ged & Paul

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

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

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: 5 Go Off To Play Guitar: Songwriters Night

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

> Shippons, Irby: Folk Session

> Trader Jacks, Chorley: Chorley Folk Club: Singers & Musicians 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

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 8pm - 9pm with Ali O’Brien and guest Nick Caffrey (talking about his ballads research)

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

Info Ian 01942 214572 or Joan 01942 321223

> Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar, Chester: Unplugged Folk Night

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

> Bar, Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester: Phat Tuesday: Chorlton Cajun Massive: Singers & Musicians

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians Session led by Anne & John Butterworth / Sham & Dave

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

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Wigan: Open Mic

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

> Central Methodist Church, Lune St, Preston PR1 2NL: One Voice Gospel Choir 7pm - 9.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 01772 556371. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

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

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Crown, Stockport: Singaround/Open Mic

> Edale Rambler Folk Train: The Maharajas. Info Becky 01663 746377

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

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

> George, Sandbach: Sandbach Unplugged: Gravelly Hillbillies

> Hilldale Village Hall, Parbold: Newburgh Morris Practice

> Horseshoe, Ringley: Singers Night

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Acoustic Anarchy Open Mic

> Maghull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Navigation, 1 Manchester Rd, Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 1TY: Let It Roll: Open Mic. Free. Details from Martin Ainscow 0161 286 2484

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Skirm & Andy Dinian

> 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

> Saddle Club, Birkenhead: Monthly Acoustic Night

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

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

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Penny Black 11.30am - 2pm. Lancashire Hotch Potch & collection for ARC "Make Music Live" campaign

> White Lion, Heptonstall: Irish Trad Music Session

> Alison Arms, Coppull: Singaround

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

> Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight: Bromborough Folk Club: Singers Night

> Chillies Wine Bar, Wavertree, Liverpool: Catacoustic: Open Mic

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Phil Beer & Bev Sandland

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Bernard Carney

> Crypt, Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster: Open Mic Night

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

> Fishergate, Orrell, Wigan: Acoustic Night hosted by Steve Higgins

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

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

> New Britannia Inn, Preston: Singers Night

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Quare Craic

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Lindisfarne. Info 0151 666 5023

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Irish tune session

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Otis Grand & The Big Blues Band. 7.30pm - 10.30pm. £13. Tickets/Info 01772 258858. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

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

> Sefton Conservative Club, Crawford Ave, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 1DR: Anthony John Clarke with Elizabeth van de Waal + support. Details 0151 722 7241 / 07976 849975

> Shenanigan’s, Bootle: Irish Trad Music Session

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

> Underground @ Viva, Lark Lane, Liverpool:Acoustic Engine Songwriters 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

> Witchwood, 152 Old St, Ashton-u-Lyne OL6 7SF: Steve O’Donoghue + Miles Hunt. Info 0161 344 0321

> BBC Radio 2: Mike Harding 8pm

> Arden Arms, Millgate, Stockport: Song Carriers Folk Club: Singaround

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Colum Sands

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Free Mojo. Info (venue) 01942 516004

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

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

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

> Hop Pocket, Chorley: Blues Night

> John O’Gaunt, Lancaster: Jake & Ash

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

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

> Met, Bury: Met Singers Night hosted by Andy Steele

> Neptune Theatre, Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DY: Incredible String Band + Eliza Carthy. Info 0151 709 7844

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: John Bileck & Co

> Pennington Seniors Group, Leigh: Bram Taylor (Afternoon Concert). Details 01942 672641

> Railway, Droylsden: Folk Upstairs: Jon Brindley

> 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 1st Birthday Celebrations

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Ken Nicol

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

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Fleetwood Folk Club: Singers Night

> Swan, Aughton: Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night

> Swan Inn, Dobcross: Session

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: The Gallery

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Folk at the Wheatsheaf: Singers & Musicians

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

> BBC Radio Lancashire: Lancashire Drift 8 - 9pm; with Les Bond

30th October Singers Night

13th November KATE HOWDEN, PAUL JONES & TONY TAFFINDER

11th December ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE

22nd January RAMBLIN’ RIVERSIDERS

19th February JOE TOPPING

18th March ANDY SMITH - Beatles Night

1st April BRIAN PRESTON

29th April ALISTAIR HULET

24th June THRELFALL ELLISON EDWARDS

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

> Albion Hotel, 104 Albion St, New Brighton, Merseyside CH45 9JH: Albion Folk Club 8.30pm. Roger Parker 0151 638 1987 (Sundays)

> Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar, 2 Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW: Unplugged Folk Night 8pm - midnight (bar till 2am). Admission free before 10.30pm, £2 after. Info (venue) 01244 340005 (Tuesdays)

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

> Arden Arms, 23 Millgate, Stockport SK1 2LX: Song Carriers Folk Club 8pm - 11.15pm, mainly trad, club room is smoke-free. Terry Whelan 0161 976 2716 (Thursdays)

> Astley Arms, 1 Chapel Hill, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4BT: Open Mic & SongwriterNight 8.30pm hosted by Ann English. Info 0161 304 7132 or 07980 503889. Free supper & Singers drink. (Last Sunday)

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

> Bar, 531-533 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0UE: Phat Tuesday: Chorlton Cajun Massive: Singers & Musicians 9pm. Info 07979 712712 or 0161 973 8701 (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. Info (organiser) Seamus Heffernan 01254 812303, email: [email protected]. Info (venue) Alan Stables / Kerry Grimshaw 01254 812303. Details at www.moorlandfolk.btinternet.co.uk (click on "Bay Horse") (Tuesdays)

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

> Biddulph Labour Club, Hollies, Wharf Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AJ: 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)

> 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 9pm hosted by Joan Blackburn. Free. Info 01942 321223 / email: [email protected]. Free Food Provided (Sundays)

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Open Mic 9pm - electric, acoustic, anything goes! Free. Info (venue) 01942 516004 (Tuesdays)

> Bridge Inn, Bolton Rd, Port Sunlight, Wirral CH62 4UQ: Bromborough Folk Club 8.30pm. John Coleman & Maurice Pursell; 0151 327 7652; email: [email protected] (Wednesdays)

> 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)

> 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. 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)

> Chillies Wine Bar, 59 High St, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 8HE: Catacoustic: acoustic evenings with open mic 9pm. Free. Info (venue) 0151 733 3451 (Wednesdays)

> 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)

> Crypt, Royal Kings Arms Hotel, 75 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1JG: Open Mic Night. £2 on the door. Info (venue) 01524 32451 (Wednesdays)

> 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: 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

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

> Fishergate Inn, 52 Orrell Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8HD (opp. Miners Lamp): Acoustic Night hosted by Steve Higgins. Info Steve 01942 237441 / Tracy (Fishergate) 07752 211022 (Wednesdays)

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

> Fosters Arms, Gisburn Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancs BB18 5LG: Folk At t’ Fosters. Info 01282 852899. (1st Saturday)

> 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)

> Gallagher’s, 38 Little Scotland, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5LW: Folk Club 8.15pm hosted by Pat Ryan & Ken Howard. Info 01942 832739 (Mondays)

> 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)

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Blues Night. Info (venue) 01257 275597. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.thehoppocketchorley.co.uk (Thursday)

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Bogtrotters Info (venue) 01257 275597. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.thehoppocketchorley.co.uk (Sunday)

> 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)

> Jackson’s Pit, Barn St, Oldham OL1 1LP: Acoustica! Open Mic 8pm - 11pm hosted by Darren Poyzer. Web: www.poyzer.com

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

> Jolly Angler, 47 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JW: Singaround 9pm hosted by Joe Kerrins (Mondays); Irish Trad Music Session (Thursdays & Saturdays). Info (venue) 0161 236 5307

> Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands, Clitheroe,: Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison & Friends (2nd Saturday) - now at New Inn, Clitheroe, on last Saturday, from 25.10.03

> 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): Rafters Roar Folk Club 8pm. Paul Wordsworth 0161 790 7153 or email [email protected] (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)

> 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)

> Mawdsley’s, Hall Lane, Mawsdesley, Ormkirk L40 2QZ: 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)

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Met Singers Night hosted by Andy Steele. (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)

> The Mop (Weavers Arms) 8 Brunel St, Halliwell, Bolton BL1 8AS: Buskers Ball (Open Mic) 8pm. Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com (Saturdays)

> 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

> 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)

> CHANGED VENUE New Inn, Parson Lane, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 2JN (ex Kings Arms): Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison 8.30pm. 01200 424787. Email: [email protected] (last Saturday)

> 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)

> O’Shea’s, 80 Princess St, Manchester M1 6NF: Live Irish music every night. Info (venue) 0161 236 3096. Web: www.osheasmanchester.com

> 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)

> Queens Head Inn, 92 Main St, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7AR: Frodsham Folk Club 8.30pm. Alton & Carol Alexander. Email: [email protected] (Fridays)

> 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 (2nd & 4th 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)

> Railway Inn, 11 Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7JZ: Open Mic Acoustic Night 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 01457 872307 (Fridays)

> Railway & Linnet, Grimshaw Lane, Chadderton, Manchester M24 1GQ: Open Door Folk Club 8.30pm. Pauline 0161 681 3618; email: [email protected] ; www.opendoorfolkclub.co.uk (Sundays)

> 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)

> 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)

> Roscoe’s Bar, 377 Chorley Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 6AY: Sing When You’re Swiggin’: Acoustic Night hosted by Benny & Gary. Start 8pm prompt. Intending performers should arrive before 8pm. Free. Contact: [email protected]. Web: www.roscoesbar.co.uk (Tuesdays)

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

> CHANGED VENUE St Anne’s Parish Hall, Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8BD (ex Standish Cricket Club): Folk at Shevington (ex Folk at Standish) 8.15pm. David Jones 01254 54877 / Barbara Benbow 01257 255575 (Irregular)

> 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)

> Saddle Club, Roman Rd, Prenton, Birkenhead, Mersyside CH43 3DB: Saddle Club Acoustic Night 8.45pm. 0151 608 0888 (2nd Tuesday)

> 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: Folk at Standish - now St Anne’s Parish Hall, Shevington

> Steamer Hotel, 1-2 Queens Terrace, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 6BT: Fleetwood Folk Club 8.30pm. Dave Ryan 01253 876351 (Thursdays)

> 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)

> Swan, Springfield Rd, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6ST: 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 241536; Alan 01257 249109; email: [email protected]; web: www.geocities.com/chorleyfolkclub (2nd & 4th Mondays)

> Underground @ Viva, 90 Lark Lane, Liverpool L17 8UU: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night, hosted by Steve Roberts and/or Dan Dean 8pm. Tel 0151 286 2662; email: [email protected] (Wednesdays)

> 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)

> 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)

> 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: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/davewynn (Mondays)

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

> Woodley Civic Hall, Hyde Rd, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1QG: Woodlarks Harmony Singing Workshop 1.30pm - 3.30pm. No auditions, no need to read music. £3.50 (£2.20 concs). Organiser: Faith Watson. Contact: Singing for Larks, 12 Lindow Rd, Manchester M16 0DP, tel 0161 881 0855. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.singingforlarks.co.uk (Thursdays)

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

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Paid advertisements help to offset the costs of printing the paper edition, which is distributed free of charge. If you know of anyone who may benefit from advertising in Folkal Point, please ask them to contact me. Thank you.

New Album from

Pete Rimmer Sarah Marks Roger Gardiner

The album features traditional and contemporary songs and instrumentals.

It’s available from Pete Rimmer at Gigs or the Bothy Folk Club or by post

6 Burlington Road, Birkdlae, Southport, Merseyside PR8 4RX, £10.00 post-free.

Email: [email protected]

Buddy Woods (of Brass Tacks) was unfortunate enough to lose her cloth bag full of whistles (about 9 or 10 in all) at the Saddleworth Folk Festival. The bag appears to have been left in the museum, the venue for the Hiring Fair, on Saturday 19th July. Enquiries with the sound man for that event indicate that the bag was handed on to someone who was either organising or taking part in the next event at the museum, which was the War of the Roses concert. However, nothing further is known about the whereabouts of the whistles, and nothing has been reported to or left with the festival organisers.

If anyone knows where the bag of whistles is now, please contact Buddy on 0151 678 6713 or John Owen on 0151 678 9902.

(Message received from John Owen via email)

The function room of the West Cheshire Sailing Club, New Brighton, burned down in the early hours of Friday 19th September. It was an arson attack, and everyone involved is saddened, upset and annoyed. The folk evenings are taking place in a hastily-refurbished storage area at the Sailing Club. The Bob Dylan Night due at the venue on Saturday 11th October will now take place at the Albion Hotel, New Brighton.

Please spread the word to anyone who may not know about the venue change. Check for updates on the situation at www.reckless-elbow.com.

To entertain in old peoples homes and day centres - mainly afternoon and early evening. "It’s paid work and there’s lots of it about." Contact Abacus Music (Pete Rimmer & Jill Fielding), 42 Church St, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 3AN. Tel 01695 587947 / 07972 623210. Email [email protected]. Website: www.abacusmusicagency.co.uk

Malcolm Rigby tells me they’re streaming again at KZSC. You can go to KZSC.UCSC.edu to get instructions on how to pick up the programme, so everyone who sent him CDs can listen to themselves again, if they stay up long enough. It goes out Mondays 3pm-6pm (local time), which is 11pm-2am BST. Recent plays have included Mark Dowding and Angie Blaydon, the Threlfalls, Jill Fielding, the Houghton Weavers, Carol Darwen and Nick Pantling, and Mary Humphries and Anahata.

(See "New Radio Programme Looking For CDs" below)

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; Daemon Books, Lancaster; Crystal Carol’s, Ashton-under-Lyne; the Bowling Green Hotel, Swinley, Wigan; Wigan Folk Club; WasPsi meetings, Wigan; The Door meetings, Warrington; or contact Joan Blackburn on 01942 321223 / email [email protected]

Am Em Am Em

In the village of Kilgory, there's a maiden young and fair

Am Em C G Am

Her eyes they shine like diamonds, she has long and golden hair

Am Em Am Em

But the countryman comes riding, rides up to her father's gates

Am Em C G Am

Riding on a milk-white stallion, he comes at the strike of eight.

Am Em Am Em

Step it out, Mary, my fine daughter, step it out, Mary, if you can

Am Em C G Am

Step it out, Mary, my fine daughter, show your legs to the countryman

I have come to court your daughter, Mary of the golden hair

I have gold and I have silver, I have goods beyond compare

I will buy her silks and satin and a gold ring for her hand

I will buy for her a mansion, she'll have servants to command

I don't want your gold and silver, I don't want your house and land

I am going with a soldier, I have promised him my hand

But the father spoke up sharply: You will do as you are told,

You'll get married on the Sunday and you'll wear that ring of gold

In the village of Kilgory there's a deep stream flowing by

On her marriage day at midnight she drowned with her soldier boy

In the cottage there is music, you can hear her father say:

Step it out, Mary, my fine daughter, Sunday is your wedding day.

This week’s song was requested by Mick Darcy. 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 Angeline Is Always Friday, She Moved Through The Fair, Jim Larkin, Flowers of Bermuda, Hobo’s Lullaby, This Town Is Not Your Own, The Coolin, The Rose, 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!

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

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Instrumental Session

> Croston Old School, Church St, Croston, Preston PR26 9HA: Bernard Wrigley + Mooncoyn + One Accord (not "One Voice" as previously stated) 8pm. Tickets £7.50 (£6 concs). Info Steve Parkinson 01772 601025

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Singers Night

> Ellesmere Port & District Social Club, 29 Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside CH65 9AE: Houghton Weavers. Contact 0151 355 2364

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

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Firebrand

> Hinds Head, Charnock Richard: Musicians Session

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Lounge): Tony Sullivan. Info 0161 205 4007

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

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: e2K. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> Moorbrook Inn, Preston: Preston Folk Club: Singaround

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Bogtrotters

> Queens Head Inn, Frodsham: Frodsham Folk Club: Pete Coe

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: Open Mic Acoustic Night

> Sandbrook Arms, Sandbrook Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8UB: One Hand Clapping. Info (venue) 01695 625775

> Sun Inn, Macclesfield: Irish Trad Music Session

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Anna Kashfi + St Joan. Info 0161 831 9955

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

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

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Colum Sands

> Worden Arts & Crafts Centre, Worden Park, Leyland PR5 2DJ: ‘As I Cycled Out On A May Morning’ - a celebration of the Cecil Sharp Centenary with Ashley Hutchings + Emily Slade + Simon Care + Roger Wilson. Tickets £10 - in aid of (tbc) - see Mr Kite Benefits under ‘Venues’

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

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Lost Weekend. Info (venue) 01942 516004

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

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Main Hall): Ann Breen. Info 0161 205 4007

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

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

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

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> The Mop (Weavers Arms), Halliwell, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JX: Curragh Sons. Info (venue) 015394 37213

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Barry James & Friends

> Pierpoint & Bryant Social Club, Thelwall Lane, Warrington WA4 1NQ: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01925 634083

> Playhouse 2, Newtown St, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NX: Vin Garbutt. Info Barrie Cottam 01706 847494

> Railway Hotel, Butler St, Preston PR1 8BN: Whiskey in the Jar. Info (venue) 01772 253951

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Extravaganza 5: Dave Burland + Tom McConville + Steve Tilston. Saturday Tickets £12. Weekend Tickets £20 (tbc)

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Colum Sands

> Roper Hall, 113-114 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE: Hohodza Band & Traditional Dancers (Zimbabwe) 7.30pm - 10pm. Free. Info (venue) 01772 270861. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

> Stanley Arms, 24 Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1DA: Doc Hunt’s Blues Prescription + jam session 7pm - 10.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 01772 254004. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

> Talbot Hotel, Talbot St, Chipping, Preston PR3 2QE: Trouble at’ Mill. Info (venue) 01995 61260 / 61083

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Ox + Centro-Matic + Peter Case. Info 0161 831 9955

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

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton: Acoustic Session

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

> Albion Hotel, New Brighton: Albion Folk Club: Singers Night

> Bello Restaurant, 76 Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED: Roy Potts Caribbean Calypso Band 10pm - 11.59pm. £14. Info (venue) 01772 258466. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Maggie Boyle

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan: Singaround hosted by Joan Blackburn

> 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

> Holiday Inn, Ringway, Preston PR1 3AU: Acoustic Blues Afternoon with Doc Hunt 2pm - 5pm. Free. Info (venue) 0870 400 9066. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

> Hop Pocket, Chorley: Bogtrotters

> Irish Centre, Bolton: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session

> Jackson’s Pit, Oldham: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Colum Sands

> Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club, 85 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW: Ox + Tandy + Buchanan. Tickets/Info 0161 831 7002

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

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Eddie Walker

> O’Neill’s Irish Bar, 79 Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED: Alex Aromi Bedmar (Spanish Guitarist) 7.30pm - 10pm. Free. Info (venue) 01772 272941. A City of Preston Jazz & Blues Festival Event

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Celtic Rogue

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Extravaganza 5: Threlfall Ellison Edwards + Chris Foster + John Kirkpatrick. Sunday Tickets £14

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> Stage Door, Arcade St, Wigan: Just for the Crack

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

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

> 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

> 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

> Gallagher’s, Blackrod: Folk Club: Singers Night

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

> Guest House, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Singaround

> Lostock Arms, Lostock, Bolton: Rafters Roar Folk Club: Singers Night

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Ged & Paul

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Hands in Pockets

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

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: 5 Go Off To Play Guitar: Songwriters Night

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

> Shippons, Irby: Folk Session

> Victoria, Fleetwood: Musicians Session

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: guest t.b.a.

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

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 8pm - 9pm with Ali O’Brien and guests Strawhead / Shona Kipling + Damian O’Kane tbc

> Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar, Chester: Unplugged Folk Night

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

> Bar, Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester: Phat Tuesday: Chorlton Cajun Massive: Singers & Musicians

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Moorland Folk

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Wigan: Open Mic

> 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

> 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: Open Mic hosted by Colin Wakeford 8.30pm. Free

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

> Maghull Folk Club: Brian Preston

> 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

> Roscoe’s Bar, Swinton: Sing When You’re Swiggin’: Acoustic Night

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

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Penny Black 11.30am - 2pm. Lancashire Hotch Potch & collection for ARC "Make Music Live" campaign

> Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Rd, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7AL: Mikron Theatre Co: A Woman’s Place 7pm. Tickets & further details 01695 625191. www.mikron.org.uk

> White Lion, Heptonstall: Irish Trad Music Session

> Alison Arms, Coppull: Singaround

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

> Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight: Bromborough Folk Club: Singers Night

> Chillies Wine Bar, Wavertree, Liverpool: Catacoustic: Open Mic

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Scolds Bridle

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Dave Tuxford

> Crypt, Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster: Open Mic Night

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

> Fishergate, Orrell, Wigan: Acoustic Night hosted by Steve Higgins

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

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

> New Britannia Inn, Preston: Singers Night

> Oakhill College, Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 9AF: Mikron Theatre Co: A Woman’s Place 7.30pm. Tickets £7 (£5 concs). Tickets & further details 01254 823546 / 822662. www.mikron.org.uk

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Irish tune session

> 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

> Underground @ Viva, Lark Lane, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night: Joe Fournier

> 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

> Arden Arms, Millgate, Stockport: Song Carriers Folk Club: Singaround

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. "As I Cycled Out on a May Morning" - Ashley Hutchings celebrates the work of Cecil Sharp

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

> Flute, 35 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Live Irish Music 8pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

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

> Hop Pocket, Chorley: Blues Night

> John O’Gaunt, Lancaster: Jon Harvison

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

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

> Railway, Droylsden: Folk Upstairs: Fundraiser for Droylsden Folk Festival 2004: Blues Night: Dave Jones. Adm £2

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Mundy-Turner

> 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

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Fleetwood Folk Club: Singers Night

> Swan, Aughton: Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night

> Swan Inn, Dobcross: Session

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: The Gallery

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

> Women’s Institute Hall, Marple Bridge, nr Stockport: Mikron Theatre Co: A Woman’s Place 7.45pm. Tickets £7 (£5 concs). Tickets & further details from Tom Rushton 0161 368 7646. www.mikron.org.uk

> Woodley Civic Hall, Stockport: Woodlarks Harmony Singing Workshop 1.30pm - 3.30pm

> BBC Radio Lancashire: Lancashire Drift 8 - 9pm; with Les Bond

> Basil’s Bistro, 13 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AS: Music session 8pm - 2am. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Brewery Arts Centre, 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE: Peter Green’s Splinter Group. Tickets/Info 01539 725133; web: www.breweryarts.co.uk

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Instrumental Session

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Singers Night

> Flute, 35 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Live Irish Music 8pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Hall) Ceilidh with Tumbling Tom. 8.30pm - midnight. £5/£6. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

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

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Singers Night at Davenham Players Theatre

> Hinds Head, Charnock Richard: Musicians Session

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Lounge): Tony Sullivan. Info 0161 205 4007

> Leigh Folk Club: Vin Garbutt - Ticket Only - Tickets £7

> Lord Rodney, 67 Winwick Rd, Warrington WA2 7DH: One Hand Clapping. Info (venue) 01925 234296

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Chris While & Jukie Matthews. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> Moorbrook Inn, Preston: Preston Folk Club: Singaround

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Music session in the bar 2pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Anthony John Clarke + Garva 8pm. Admission £5. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Music session 4pm - 7pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Queens Head Inn, Frodsham: Frodsham Folk Club: Singers Night

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: Open Mic Acoustic Night

> St Michael’s Irish Centre, Liverpool: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session

> Sun Inn, Macclesfield: Irish Trad Music Session

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

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

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Bernard Wrigley

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

24 October: Vin Garbutt (Ticket Only) - Tickets £7 - available now

28 November: Kelly While

30 April: Colum Sands

Concerts start at 8.15pm and are supported by Calico

For tickets and further info contact Pauline Dowsett 01942 604603 or Des on 01942 604868

email: [email protected]

> Britannia Hotel, 101-103 Ullswater Rd, Lancaster LA1 3PX: Singers Session 1pm onwards. Free. Info (venue) 01524 32813. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

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

> Church Inn, Church Lane, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6LW: Curragh Sons. Info (venue) 01457 820902

> Everyman, 5-9 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BH: (3rd room) Singers session 2pm - 5pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Everyman, 5-9 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BH: (3rd room) Music session 9.30pm - 2am. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Flute, 35 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Live Irish Music 8pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Bar) General Tunes Session 1pm onwards. Free. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Hall) Kids’ Ceilidh with Debbie Kermode & Moorgate. 1pm - 2.30pm. £1. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Hall) Festival Folk Club 8pm - midnight. Free. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Upstairs) Workshop - the Wyreddale Old Man’s Dance, with Alan Nowell. 2.45pm - 3.45pm. £2. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Upstairs) Workshop - Vocal Harmony, with Cat’s Chorus + Crikey Aphrodite. 4pm - 5pm. £2. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Upstairs) Workshop - Fiddle Tunes, with Carolyn Francis. 3.45pm - 5pm. £2. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Main Hall): Billy McFarland. Info 0161 205 4007

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Liverpool Academy, 160 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L69 7BR: Nick Harper. Info (venue) 0151 794 6868

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

> The Mop (Weavers Arms), Halliwell, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> CHANGED VENUE New Inn, Parson Lane, Clitheroe: Monthly Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison

> Paddy Mulligan’s, 8-10 Lower Church St, Lancaster LA1 1NP: Irish Tunes Session 1pm onwards. Free. Info (venue) 01524 388474. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Music session in the bar 1pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Concert 8pm. Admission £5. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Music session 2pm - 5pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Royal British Legion, 50 Manchester Rd, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4AD: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01925 812269

> CHANGED VENUE St Anne’s Parish Hall, Shevington (ex Standish Cricket Club): Folk at Shevington (ex Folk at Standish): Chris While & Julie Matthews

> Unsworth Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Pole Lane, Unsworth, Bury BL9 8PX: Houghton Weavers. Contact 0161 766 2221

> White Lion, Swinton: Afternoon Concert: Anthony John Clarke + Th’Antiques Roadshow + Phil Hare + The Barflies + Geoff Higginbottom + Hands in Pockets + Staff Folk. 2pm - 6pm. £3. Tickets strictly limited, available at the White Lion Monday nights or ring Ged or Sue on 01942 811527. A Swinton Folk Festival Event

> White Lion, Swinton: Evening Concert: Fred Wedlock + Anthony John Clarke + Phil Hare. 8pm - 11.20pm. £6. Tickets strictly limited, available at the White Lion Monday nights or ring Ged or Sue on 01942 811527. A Swinton Folk Festival Event

> White Lion, Swinton: All Day Singaround & Session 12 noon onwards, free. A Swinton Folk Festival Event

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton: Acoustic Session

> Albion Hotel, New Brighton: Albion Folk Club: Singers Night

> Basil’s Bistro, 13 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AS: Music session 1.30pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

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

> Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan: Singaround hosted by Joan Blackburn

> Britannia Hotel, 101-103 Ullswater Rd, Lancaster LA1 3PX: Singers Session 1pm onwards. Free. Info (venue) 01524 32813. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> 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

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Bar) General Tunes Session 1pm onwards. Free. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Hall) Kids’ Ceilidh with caller & band TBA. 1pm - 2.30pm. £1. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Hall) Trade-Off with Ron Baker, Sarah Fiske & Carolyn Francis. 2.45pm - 3.30pm. £3. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: (Hall) Grand Final Concert with Carolyn Francis + Kate Howden Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder + Old Rope String Band. 7pm - midnight. £6/£8. Info (venue) 01524 849959. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Hop Pocket, Chorley: Bogtrotters

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Lounge): Chris Ball. (afternoon) Info 0161 205 4007

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Main Hall): Noeline. Info 0161 205 4007

> Jackson’s Pit, Oldham: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> 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

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

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

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

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

> Paddy Mulligan’s, 8-10 Lower Church St, Lancaster LA1 1NP: Irish Tunes Session 1pm onwards. Free. Info (venue) 01524 388474. A Lancaster Clocks Back Festival Event

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Music session in the bar 2pm - 10.30pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Singers session in the downstairs bar 2pm - 6pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Peoples Centre, The Picket, 24 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AX: Eamon Coyne CD launch + free concert 2pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Singaround

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> St Mary’s Church Hall, 49 Whalley Rd, Sabden, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 9DZ: Mikron Theatre Co: A Woman’s Place 7.15pm. Tickets & further details 01282 771878. www.mikron.org.uk

> St Michael’s Irish Centre, Liverpool: Sean Ose in concert 3pm. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> 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: The Gallery

> 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

> Cumberland Arms, Hindley: Verse & Worse

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

> Trader Jacks, Chorley: Chorley Folk Club: Baileys Boot

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 8pm - 9pm with Ali O’Brien and guests Strawhead / Shona Kipling + Damian O’Kane tbc

Next meetings: October 27, November 24, January 26

For further info contact Sheila Mellor-Barnes 01942 741220

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

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Geoff Higginbottom

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Nursery Inn, Stockport: Why Worry Monthly Songwriters Club

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Dougie MacLean. Info 0151 666 5023

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Penny Black 11.30am - 2pm. Lancashire Hotch Potch & collection for ARC "Make Music Live" campaign

> Albert Halls, Victoria Sq, Bolton BL1 1RU: Nick Harper. Tickets/Info 01204 334400

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Steve Tilston & Maartin Allcock + Anna Ryder + Roy Dodds

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Keith Kendrick & Lynne Heraud

> Embleton Village Hall, Embleton, nr Cockermouth, Cumbria: The McCalmans 8.15pm. Tickets £6. Terry Haworth 01900 604765 / [email protected]

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

> Underground @ Viva, Lark Lane, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night: Cicero Buck

> Biddulph Town Hall, High St, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AR (change of venue tonight): Biddulph Folk Club. Chris While & Julie Matthews

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

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Dave Mallett

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

> Forum 28, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1HH: Baka Beyond. 8pm. £8/£6 concs. Info (venue) 01229 820000

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Colin Wakeford + John Roberts + Debbie & Mark

> John O’Gaunt, Lancaster: John Harper

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Christine Collister. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> Met, Bury: Met Singers Night hosted by Andy Steele

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Singers Night Big Spot with Eddie & Terry

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

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Bernard Carney

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: The Wilsons

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF (Main Hall): Brendan Shine. Info 0161 205 4007

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Bogtrotters

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Three Nations Tour: Jez Lowe + James Keelaghan + Kristina Olsen. 01704 540011

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Dave Mallett

> University Arts Centre, St Peters, Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 7BQ: Jim Moray 8pm. Box Office 01772 893001

> Cinnamon Brow Community Centre, Perth Rd, Warrington: Folkus Workshops for Bodhran, Fiddle, Guitar & Whistle 10.30am - 4.30pm. S.A.E for details & booking form to: Folkus, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 8NP / tel 01253 872317 / email: [email protected]

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

> Fosters Arms, Barnoldswick: Monthly Folk At t’ Fosters

> Golden Lion, 33 Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder. Info (venue) 01524 842198

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

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Baka Beyond. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> Railway Inn, 11 Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7JZ: Curragh Sons. Info (venue) 01457 872307

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

> Smithy Manor, Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor, St Helens WA9 4BB: Whiskey in the Jar. Info (venue) 01744 817657

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Kekele (Congo). 01704 540011

> Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Rd, Accrington BB5 1LA: Three Nations Tour: Jez Lowe + James Keelaghan + Kristina Olsen. Info/Box Office: 01254 380293; fax 01254 380279; email [email protected] ; web: www.leisureinhyndburn.co.uk

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Scolds Bridle

> Platform, Old Station Buildings, Central Promenade, Morecambe LA4 4DB: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder. Box Office 01524 582803

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Tom & Barbara Brown

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

> Red Bull, Stockport: Anthony John Clarke

> Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester CH1 4EZ: All About Eve. Info (venue) 01244 390090

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 8pm - 9pm with Ali O’Brien and guest Mike Nicholson (superb singer from the South - Stan Rogers sound-alike!)

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Mike & Sarah Stone

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

> Puss in Boots, Macclesfield: Monthly Singaround

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Mike Nicholson

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

> Forum 28, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1HH: Brendan Shine. 7.30pm. £10/£8 concs. Info (venue) 01229 820000

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Kieran Halpin & Chris Jones

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

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Dick Gaughan. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> Railway, Droylsden: Folk Upstairs: No Fire Bonfire Party. £2 for supper

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Leon Rosselson

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Folk at the Wheatsheaf: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & tony Taffinder

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Dave Gibb

> Farmers Arms, 249 Middlewich Rd, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7DR: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01606 49139

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

> Maghull Town Hall: Last Night’s Fun + Harvey Andrews 8pm. Tickets £5 from Joe Ryan 0151 531 9273 or Jane Day 0151 526 6661 or Mikki Boardman 0151 526 1082. A Maghull Day of Music Event

> Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley BB1 1JA: Oldham Tinkers + Bernard Wrigley. Box Office 01282 664400

> Royal British Legion, Poynton: Porkies Folk Club: Bob Fox

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

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

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Clive Gregson

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Deja Voodoo. Info (venue) 01942 516004

> Fullage Social Club, Burnley: Bogtrotters

> Golden Lion, 33 Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD: Julie Ellison. Info (venue) 01524 842198

> Grand Theatre, St Leonardsgate, Lancaster LA1 1NL: Fivepenny Piece + Norman Prince. Box Office 01524 64695

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

> Maghull Town Hall: Vin Garbutt + John Wright Band + Risky Business + Bakelite Boys + It’s The Girl + Flossie + Kieran Halpin & Chris Jones + FBI Blues + The Maghull Folk Club Hour + Rolling Folk Club with various clubs + Afternoon Youth Session with Lindsey Hunt, Young Artistes & Local Schools. Tickets £13. A Maghull Day of Music Event

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

> New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JX: Curragh Sons. Info (venue) 015394 37213

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Dick Gaughan. Info 0151 666 5023

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

> Winsford Civic Hall, Dene Drive, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 1AX: Dennis Locorriere. Info (venue) 01606 592944

> Brewery Arts Centre, 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE: Kelly Joe Phelps. Tickets/Info 01539 725133; web: www.breweryarts.co.uk

> Grand Theatre, Church St, Blackpool FY1 1HT: Peter Green’s Splinter Group. Box Office 01253 290111

> Silver Dollar, 14a Nel Pan Lane, Leigh WN7 5JS: Celtic Cross 4pm. Info (venue) 01942 605788

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians Session led by Clanbheatha

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

> Brewery Arts Centre, 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE: Show of Hands. Tickets/Info 01539 725133; web: www.breweryarts.co.uk

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Edale Rambler Folk Train: Paula Darwish Country & Eastern Band. Info Becky 01663 746377

> Saddle Club, Birkenhead: Monthly Acoustic Night

> Clarence, Blackpool: Martin Carthy

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Derek Gifford

> Mawdsley’s, Mawsdesley: Broken Token Folk Club: Martyn Wyndham-Read

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Show of Hands. Info 0151 666 5023

> Sefton Conservative Club, Crawford Ave, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 1DR: Miv Cameron Band + support. Details 0151 722 7241 / 07976 849975

> Underground @ Viva, Lark Lane, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night: Vinny Peculiar

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

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Christine Collister

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Chris While & Julie Matthews - Extra Night - Ticket Only

> Met, Bury: Met Singers Night hosted by Andy Steele

> Met, Bury: Show of Hands. Tickets £11 - to help support The Extended Family via Plan International - see Mr Kite Benefits under ‘Venues’ - tickets available from the Met

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Eric Bibb. Info 0151 666 5023

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder

> Glasson Dock Village Hall, Bodie Hill, Glasson Dock, Lancaster: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder. Info (venue) 01524 37432

> Golborne Catholic Club, High St, Golborne, Warrington WA3 3BG - near Wigan, M6, J23 (Haydock Island): Phoenix Ceilidh with Random, caller Martyn Harvey. Tickets £7, concessions £5, children (5-16) £3. Family tickets available. Tickets/Info Rachel Calderbank 01257 269397 or Vicky Lindsay 01772 323988

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: John Spiers & Jon Boden

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

> Queens Head Inn, Frodsham: Frodsham Folk Club: Pete Price

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Chris While & Julie Matthews - Ticket Only

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder. Info 01524 849959

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

> Old Manor Club, Withens Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 7NN: Kristina Olsen. Tickets £6. To reserve tickets, email [email protected]

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Bogtrotters

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Fiona Harrison

> St Bede’s Social Centre, Brownley St, Clayton-le-Woods, Lancs PR6 7JF: The Hot Club Of Cowtown. Tickets £9 - in aid of (tbc) - see Mr Kite Benefits under ‘Venues’

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Ken Nicol

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: John Prentice

> Manchester Academy (Manchester University Students Union), 269 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PQ: Boo Hererdine. 0161 275 2930

> Morgans, 114 High St, Atherton: Celtic Cross 4pm

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Blarneystone

> Coliseum Theatre, Fairbottom St, Oldham OL1 3SW: Houghton Weavers. Tickets/Info 0161 624 2829

> Guest House, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session

> Tmesis Gallery, Bassoon Club, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA: Peggy Seeger. Info 0161 831 9955

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Garage Band

> Coliseum Theatre, Fairbottom St, Oldham OL1 3SW: Christmas Brass & Comedy: Rochdale Youth Brass Band + Norman Prince. Tickets/Info 0161 624 2829

> Maghull Folk Club: Bandersnatch

> Stamps Wine Bar & Bistro, 4 Coronation Rd, Crosby, Liverpool L23 3BJ: Paul Claxton. Info (venue) 0151 286 2662

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

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Martyn Wyndham-Read

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Clive Gregson - Ticket Only

> Underground @ Viva, Lark Lane, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night: Paul Claxton

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Ian Bruce

> Gregson Lane Sports & Social Club, Hoghton: Trouble at’ Mill 8pm in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. Tickets 01772 822093

> Hallam FM Arena Sheffield, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S9 2DF: Bob Dylan. All Tickets £28.50. Box Office 0114 256 5656

> John O’Gaunt, Lancaster: Kate Howden, Paul Jones & Tony Taffinder

> Neptune Theatre, Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DY: Peggy Seeger. Info 0151 709 7844

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Bob Fox

> Albert Halls, Victoria Sq, Bolton BL1 1RU: Tommy Emmanuel. Tickets/Info 01204 334400

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: John Wright Band

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Singers Night featuring Queensbury Rules

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Emily Druce & Steve Jones. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Flook. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

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

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

> Adlington Primary School, Park Rd, Adlington, Lancs: Folkus Workshops for Bodhran, Fiddle, Guitar & Whistle 10.30am - 4.30pm. S.A.E for details & booking form to: Folkus, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 8NP / tel 01253 872317 / email: [email protected]

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Jon Brindley. Info (venue) 01942 516004

> Darwen Library Theatre, Knott St, Darwen, Lancs BB3 3BU: Trouble at’ Mill + Wench All. Tickets/Info 01254 70606

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

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

> Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Market St, Lancaster: an evening of Scots and Jacobite songs, tunes & stories featuring Isla St Clair + The McCalmans 7.30pm. Tickets/info from Lancaster Tourist Information Centre 01524 32878. A Lancaster Jacobite Day Event

> Thwaites Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Ewood, Blackburn BB2 4HT: Natasha Jones. Booking Office 01254 680137

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Bogtrotters

> Cumberland Arms, Hindley: Verse & Worse

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Simon Haworth & Andy May

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

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Mooncoyn Acoustic

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Nursery Inn, Stockport: Why Worry Monthly Songwriters Club

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Sean Lakeman & Kathryn Roberts

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies

> Hare & Hounds Inn, Bolton Rd, Abbey Village, Chorley PR6 8DP: Jon Brindley. Info 01254 830334

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Tommy Emmanuel. Info 0151 666 5023

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

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Harvey Andrews

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

> Met, Bury: Met Singers Night hosted by Andy Steele

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Glenn Tilbrook tbc. Info 0151 666 5023

> Plaza Theatre, Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP: Dennis Locorriere. Info (venue) 0161 477 7779 / web: www.stockportplaza.co.uk

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Singers Night Big Spot with Don & Heather Davies

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

> Bowling Green, 106-108 Wigan Lane, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2LF: Alligator Joe. Info (venue) 01942 516004

> Dalton Arms, Ten Row, Glasson Dock, nr Lancaster LA2 0BZ: Julie Ellison. Info (venue) 01524 751213

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Alistair Russell

> Kirkham Cricket Club, Woodlands Ave, Kirkham PR4 2JQ: Eric Roache 8pm. Tickets 01772 683027

> Leigh Folk Club: Kelly While

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

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

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: 1000 Watt Club presents Acoustica (unplugged acoustic night). £4. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Bogtrotters

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Dennis Locorriere. Info 0151 666 5023

> Platform, Old Station Buildings, Central Promenade, Morecambe LA4 4DB: Glenn Tilbrook. Box Office 01524 582803

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

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Mick Taylor Band. 01704 540011

> Westhoughton Folk Club: Harvey Andrews - Ticket Only

> Citadel Arts Centre, Waterloo St, St Helens WA10 1PX: Helen Watson. Info 01744 735436

> Forum 28, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1HH: Julie Felix. 8pm. £8/£6 concs. Info (venue) 01229 820000

> Liverpool Academy, 160 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L69 7BR: Levellers. Info (venue) 0151 794 6868

> Liverpool Empire Theatre, Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE: Runrig. Enquiries 0151 708 3232. Box Office 0870 606 3536

> CHANGED VENUE New Inn, Parson Lane, Clitheroe: Monthly Singers Night with Laurie & Carol Harrison

> Philharmonic Hall, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Charlie Landsborough. 0151 709 3789

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: The Mistresses of Harmony. 01704 540011

> Astley Arms, Chapel Hill, Dukinfield: Monthly Open Mic & SongwriterNight hosted by Ann English

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Anthony John Clarke

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

> O’Shea’s, Manchester: Bogtrotters

> Philharmonic Hall, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Charlie Landsborough. 0151 709 3789

> Playhouse 2, Newtown St, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NX: John Renbourn & Jacqui McShee. Info Barrie Cottam 01706 847494

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Stuart Thompson & Friends

> Worden Arts & Crafts Centre, Worden Park, Leyland PR5 2DJ: ‘The Shamrock, Thistle and Rose’ with Niamh Parsons + Alistair Hulett + Nancy Kerr & James Fagan. Tickets £10 - in aid of (tbc) - see Mr Kite Benefits under ‘Venues’

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

> Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley BB1 1JA: Shamrock, Thistle & Rose: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan + Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne + Alistair Hulett. Box Office 01282 664400

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Mike Canavan

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Anne & John Butterworth

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

> George, Sandbach: Sandbach Unplugged: Bandersnatch

> Longridge Royal British Legion: Longridge Folk Club: Trouble at’ Mill

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Maddy Prior. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Puss in Boots, Macclesfield: Monthly Singaround

> Albert Halls, Victoria Sq, Bolton BL1 1RU: Glenn Tilbrook. 7.30pm. Tickets/Info 01204 334400

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Brian Peters

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

> Mawdsley’s, Mawsdesley: Broken Token Folk Club: Duncan McFarlane

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Oysterband + Special Guests. Info 0151 666 5023

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Jez Lowe

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

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: John Kirkpatrick

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Oysterband + Special Guests. Box Office 0161 876 2000

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

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

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Nancy Cunliffe + Keith Houghton (double bill)

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Folk at the Wheatsheaf: Bram Taylor

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

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Ian Bruce

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Tich Frier

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

> Queens Head Inn, Frodsham: Frodsham Folk Club: Les Barker

> Royal British Legion, Poynton: Porkies Folk Club: Risky Business

> St Johns Ambulance Hall, Wright St, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0TU: Barn Dance with Gallimaufry 8pm. Tickets £5. Tickets & more details from Pete Rimmer 07973 623210

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

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

> Westhoughton Folk Club: John Wright Band - Ticket Only - Changed Venue - Douglas Valley Golf Club, Blackrod

> Citadel Arts Centre, Waterloo St, St Helens WA10 1PX: The Dylan Project. Info 01744 735436

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

> Fosters Arms, Barnoldswick: Monthly Folk At t’ Fosters

> Garstang High School, Bowereave Rd, Garstang, Lancs: Folkus Workshops for Bodhran, Fiddle, Guitar(Beginners & Advanced), Voice & Whistle 10.30am - 4.30pm. S.A.E for details & booking form to: Folkus, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 8NP / tel 01253 872317 / email: [email protected]

> Kenlis Arms Hotel, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, Preston PR3 1GB: Trouble at’ Mill. Info (venue) 01995 603307

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Christmas Special: His Worship & The Pig

> Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe St, Liverpool L1 1HL: Saw Doctors. Tickets/Info 0151 709 4321

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

> Worden Arts & Crafts Centre, Worden Park, Leyland PR5 2DJ: St Agnes Fountain. Tickets £11 - to help support The Extended Family via Plan International - see Mr Kite Benefits under ‘Venues’

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

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Redmayne

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Brian Peters

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians Session

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

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

> Edale Rambler Folk Train: Cajun Specials. Info Becky 01663 746377

> Saddle Club, Birkenhead: Monthly Acoustic Night

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Firebrand

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Kevin Tarpey & Steve Woolley

> Pacific Road Arts & Entertainment Centre, Pacific Rd, Woodside, Birkenhead CH41 1LJ: Waterson:Carthy. Info 0151 666 5023

> Underground @ Viva, Lark Lane, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Songwriters Night: Jonathan Byrd

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

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

> Met, Bury: Met Singers Night hosted by Andy Steele

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Anthony John Clarke

> Brewery Arts Centre, 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE: The Dylan Project. Tickets/Info 01539 725133; web: www.breweryarts.co.uk

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

> Silver Dollar, 14a Nel Pan Lane, Leigh WN7 5JS: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01942 605788

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Sam Mangwana (Congo). 01704 540011

> Citadel Arts Centre, Waterloo St, St Helens WA10 1PX: Mark Radcliffe’s Family Mahone. Info 01744 735436

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

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

> New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JX: Curragh Sons. Info (venue) 015394 37213

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Hilary James & Simon Mayor SOLD OUT

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: The Witches of Elswick

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Dave Webber & Annie Fentiman

> Morgans, 114 High St, Atherton: Celtic Cross 4pm

> Platform, Old Station Buildings, Central Promenade, Morecambe LA4 4DB: Dick Gaughan. Box Office 01524 582803

> Albert Halls, Victoria Sq, Bolton BL1 1RU: Bernard Wrigley + Alan Beswick. 7.30pm. Tickets/Info 01204 334400

> Guest House, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Curtis Jones & John Dowling (tbc)

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Anthony John Clarke

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Night Owl

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: His Worship & The Pig

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Christmas Party: Stanley Accrington

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Christmas Party

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: His Worship & The Pig

> Railway, Droylsden: Folk Upstairs: Christmas Party: Roam

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Irish Christmas Party: Garva

> Rose & Crown, 374 Union Rd, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington BB5 3NW: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01254 232741

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Folk at the Wheatsheaf: Singers & Musicians Christmas Night

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

> Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, Union Rd, Oswaldtwistle, Lancs BB5 1HZ: Houghton Weavers Christmas Show. Info/Box Office: 01254 380293; fax 01254 380279; email [email protected] ; web: www.leisureinhyndburn.co.uk

> Royal British Legion, Poynton: Porkies Folk Club: Gary & Vera Aspey

> Woodman, Hurdsfield Rd, Macclesfield SK10 1LL: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01695 424863

> Carling Apollo, Stockport Rd, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP: Saw Doctors. Box Office 0870 401 8000

> Liverpool Academy, 160 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L69 7BR: Ian McNabb. Info (venue) 0151 794 6868

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Waterson:Carthy. 01704 540011

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

> Blundell Arms, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: The Office Party

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Christmas Party

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Fiddlestone

> Playhouse 2, Newtown St, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NX: St Agnes Fountain. Info Barrie Cottam 01706 847494

> Railway Inn, 11 Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7JZ: Curragh Sons. Info (venue) 01457 872307

> Railway & Linnet, Chadderton: Open Door Folk Club: Christmas Party: Tap the Barrel

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Christmas Party

> Trader Jacks, Chorley: Chorley Folk Club: Jez

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Rick Wiggans & Kath Macklin

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Singers Night

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

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

> Philharmonic Hall, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Joan Baez. 0151 709 3789

> Sheffield City Hall & Memorial Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2JA: Joan Baez 8pm. Tickets £25. Box Office 0114 278 9789

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

> Carling Apollo, Stockport Rd, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP: Jethro Tull. Box Office 0870 401 8000

> Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe St, Liverpool L1 1HL: Jethro Tull. Tickets/Info 0151 709 4321

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