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| Ceilidh & Traditional Fayre (Apr 16/17) | St George's Day Festival (Ceilidh & Workshops) (Apr 24) |
| The 1999 Mayfest (Everything!) (May 2/3) | End-of-Year Ceilidh (Jun 11) |
| Radio 2 in Sheffield (Sep 29 - 4 Oct) | Roy Harris Celebration Folk Day (30 Oct) |
| Appalachian Special (22 Oct) | Music in the Round (29 Oct & 26 Nov) |
| SRFN House Party (12-14 Nov) | Kate Rusby Calver Concert (21 Nov) |
| SRFN Folk Show in Penistone (23 Nov) | Music in the Round (26 Nov) |
| A Garland of Carols (2 Dec) | Ceilidh (3 Dec) |
| Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Weekend (3-5 Dec) | Gift Rapper (4 Dec) |
| SRFN Shop at the National Centre for Popular Music
(7 - 22 Dec, 10.00 - 3.00 daily) | Peeping Tom (16 Dec) |
Following the SRFN tradition of bringing Folk to folk, we will be running a shop this Christmas. Due to problems beyond our control, the shop will NOT be in Orchard Square as originally announced in the Newsletter, but rather at the National Centre for Popular Music. Orchard Square will still be home to live folk music on ten of our "shopping days", so come along to both venues and have a thoroughly enjoyable time. You might even find some of those indefensible, er ... indispensable, Christmas items that won't be forgotten in a hurry.
Apart from these changes, events are as announced in the Newsletter.
An evening of dance with Peeping Tom and caller Dave Hunt.
Thursday 16th December 1999
8.00 - Late
The Radford Suite
St Phillips Social Club
Daisy Walk, Sheffield
Admission: £5.00, Concessions and SRFN members: £4.00
Tickets and Info: (0114) 247 0099 (SRFN)
Fax: (0114) 268 1507 (Sheffield Uni Ceilidh Soc)
A perennial favourite with visitors of all kinds and ages, Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market is one of those few authentic "must-see" events. Featuring stalls and events, including the SRFN stall where you'll be welcome whether you want to buy a really neat Christmas present, or just have a chat, the annual Victorian Christmas Market combines nostalgia for a by-gone era with the vibrancy of a living tradition against the solid backdrop of Industrial Sheffield. Universally enjoyed by all who attend, whether in period costume or not.
Find out more on (0114) 272 2106.
As performed by Barry Coope, Jim Boyes, Fi Fraser, Jo Freya and Georgina Boyes at Clifton Park Museum, Rotherham - 2nd December 8.00 pm - Tickets £3.00 from Georgina Boyes (01709) 375 063.
Christmas has been celebrated with music for hundreds of years - in great abbeys and chapels - in pubs and palaces - town squares and country lanes - round parlour pianos and back kitchen fires. Across the North, carols have always been an important part of a merry Christmas and our G a r l a n d tells the history of these and other seasonal songs from Yorkshire, Derbyshire and further afield.
Further details: please contact Georgina Boyes at the number above.
The Blind Institute
Mappin Street, Sheffield
Bring your own drinks, or buy them from the Red Deer pub around the corner.
£2.00 CeilidhSoc members / £3 non-members
£1 off entry before 9.00 pm
50p off with special flyers
Saturday 4th December 1999
Dancing to:
"Jump the Q."
with guest callers
7.30 pm to 11.00 pm
Mother of God Parish Centre
Abbeydale Road (corner St Ronans Road)
Sheffield
Admission: £3.00 Concessions £2.00
Bring your own drinks
Tickets and Info: 0114 2585283
This exciting free event includes a wide ranging melange of musicians, dancers and singers, bringing traditional and modern songs, tunes and dances from the local area to the local people. This is the first in a new series of touring folk shows, and features Robin Garside, Ian Gregg, May Cheadle, Dave Sissons, Cath James, Norman West and Ray Hearn.
Further Folk Shows will be taking place around the region, generating a vibrant moveable feast of music, song and dance. so bookmark this page!
The weekend that sets you up for the long cold winter
Friday night to Sunday teatime - workshops, sessions, singarounds, and the most insane excuse for a concert you've ever seen. Featured guests this year include Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman with Doc Rowe and his video nasties, together with workshop expertise from SRFN team members.
The weekend includes ALL meals plus accommodation, workshops, session etc. The centre is situated in Longdendale and within easy access of both Manchester and Barnsley. Just £65 (non-members) or £55 (members).
For details and/or to book your place, contact us as soon as possible. Places are strictly limited and bookings are already being taken.
Phone Ron on (0114) 247 0099 or Paul on (01709) 813864, Fax us on (0114) 248 7088, use the online contact form, or email Ron at ron.day1@virgin.net
A selection of workshops for all ages and interests, held at Kelham Island Industrial Museum.
Ira Bernstein & Trevor Stuart at Staircase Theatre, Maltby Comprehensive School, Nr Rotherham.
| Place: | The Blind Institute, Mappin Street, Sheffield |
| Date: | Friday 11th June 1999 |
| Time: | 8pm-midnight |
| Bring your own drinks or buy from the beer-selling Red Deer | |
| Price: | £2.50 (I think, but it certainly won't break the bank!) |
Dancing to the sounds of the society's very own ceilidh band with calling by Trev Lea and guest caller!
Bring your dancing shoes and come drink, dance and be merry!
You're all very welcome!
Early Evening Concert
Paulin Cato, Tom McConville & Simon Howarth
John Conolly & Robin Garside
Graham & Eileen Pratt
The Harlequinnettes
Grand Ceilidh with the SRFN Big Band
| Sun. & Mon. daytime |
Adult £3.50 |
Child £2.00 |
Members £2.50 |
Concessions £2.50 |
Family (2 + 2) £8.00 |
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| Monday | Under 5's FREE | |||||
| Concert: £3.00 | Ceilidh: £3.00 | All Day: £7.50 | ||||
For details and tickets, phone (0114) 247 0099, or (0114) 234 7143.
Mayfest refreshments and Real Ale bar from the Fat Cat include 'Mayfest Special Bitter' .
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Kelham Island Brewery and Visitor Centre
Special Mayfest introductory tour. Tickets only available at the Mayfest. Admission £3.50 inc. 2 pints of beer or 2 soft drinks to be taken during the Mayfest. |
Ceilidh8pm - midnightwith All Blacked Up |
WorkshopsAdvanced Fiddle with Gina Le FauxPerformance with Robin Garside Morris - Border Morris - Rapper - Longsword - Step Clog -Tin Whistle - Voice - Beginners' Fiddle |
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All Day Admission £7 (£6 concs).
Individual Events: Ceilidh £4 (£3concs), Workshops £1.50 each. Full workshop pass £4 (£3.50 concs) Concs = Student / SRFN / OAP / Unwaged | |
For more information, please contact Ruth on (0114) 266 4596, Helen on (0114) 266 4138, or leave a message on the 24-hr answering machine at (0114) 222 8766.
8.00pm - late. Bar Available
Tickets, including Pea & Pie supper: Adults: £6.50, Concessions/SRFN Members: £5.50,
Children under 16: £3.50.
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Fiddle with Cath James
Whistles with John Fuller Clog & Step Dancing with Chris & Bob Fitt |
'Fine Tuning' with Tony Westran
A whirlwind guided tour of 40 different traditional instruments from the UK and around the world, and the opportunity to have a try for yourself. Especially suitable for youngsters - of all ages! |
| (Please note: children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult.) | |
Workshops are offered for beginners and those who have been learning for a short while. Every effort will be made to accommodate individual learning needs throughout the day. All workshops will be offered three times, at 10.00am / 12.45pm / 3.00pm, and are priced at £1.50 per workshop.
The afternoon will end with an informal bar session/showcase, and in the weeks following this event there will also be two complementary schools workshops at Wath Comprehensive School.
See also: http://www.dougporter.freeserve.co.uk and http://www.folkwales.org.uk/
The content of this page has been copied with permission from Doug Porter's website
at http://www.dougporter.freeserve.co.uk,
where more information is available.
[Note: this site is no longer active]
As many folk music enthusiasts know, illness has finally demanded that Roy Harris retire from touring and much other active work at which he has excelled for many years. The Peasmouldia Folk Club in Derby was proud to be able to present his final touring performance and a number of his old friends in the profession, unable to get to that show, asked if there might be another chance to show their sincere appreciation for Roy's work, and for the help and encouragement he gave to them in their careers. The idea was mooted to put on a Day of Folk by way of a Celebration of Roy's participation in the Folk Revival and thus I am able to report the following progress.
The event will be at the Beeston Community Centre, West End, Beeston, Notts. on 30th October 1999. Start at 12 noon and run to near midnight. Tickets: All Day £10; Afternoon £5; evening, £5. Organisers are: Mick Tems (Mari Arts, Llantrisant), Dave & Ruth Cooper (Robin Hood Folk Club), and Doug Porter; Mick is underwiting the initial expenses and The Robin Hood crowd move their club for this day.
Cheques payable to "Roy Harris Folk Day" (WITH SAE please) should be sent directly to Doug Porter at
D.J. Porter/VOR Publications & Audio,
269 Birchover Way, Allestree,
Derby DE22 2RS, England.
Phone/Fax 01332 556705 (fax by arrangement only)
e-mail: djp@freeuk.com
The artistes appearing - at their own expense - so far listed are:
| BOB AXFORD & SOPHIE WRIGHT; TOM AND BARBARA BROWN; CALENNIG; KAREN & COLIN CATER; CHRIS COE & JOHN ADAMS; PETE COE/SUE COE; JOHNNY COLLINS; JERRY EPSTEIN (USA); JON HARVISON; KEITH KENDRICK; PAT KILBRIDE; MAINBRACE; NOTTS ALLIANCE; BRIAN PETERS; JOHN PRENTICE; DOUG PORTER; SALT OF THE EARTH; CYRIL TAWNEY. DAVE WEBBER & ANNI FENTIMAN |
Several other acts have expressed their desire to take part but are unable through specific engagements. Trevor Lister of Folk Roundabout magazine has offered his services as bouncer!
Plans so far are for a Grand Ceilidh and a Concert, other specialities may follow. The venue is limited to around 250 so early purchase of tickets is advised. We have the opportunity to use another venue if numbers (singers and audience!) demand. The venue has its own bar and Tea Bar; 'Fast Foods' are available nearby as are cafes and 'eating houses'. Parking should pose no great problems; preference will be to Artistes and disabled.
Organisers: Dave & Ruth Cooper (Robin Hood Folk Club); Doug Porter; Mick Tems (Mari Arts).
To help the admin please direct all communications concerning this event to Doug Porter at djp@freeuk.com.
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