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Friday January 27
(W A Mozart, composer of many fine folk tunes, born 1756, also Phil Cunningham’s birthday)
 
Cheltenham Folksong Club,  Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Locals Night 8pm Info: Terry Haines 01452 410885
 
*Rob Harbron & Miranda Rutter in concert (as part of the concertina band course, but open to the public) at Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud GL6 7QW  7.30pm £8 Info: 01453 759034
 
*Joe Topping at Under The Edge Arts, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7AD 8pm £8 Info: 07791 323869.
 
*Genticorum (Québecois award winning folk trio) at Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ 8pm £16
Info: 01225 860100 http://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
 
Every Friday night Scottish country dancing  is held at the Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 7.30 to 10pm All dances are walked through. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Open mike music  session at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney. GL15 4PE 8.30pm. Info: http://www.bobsmithmusic.co.uk
 
Every Friday Night, Somers Traditional Folk Club,  The Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3EW 8.30pm. Info: 01684 572620 http://www.somers-folk-club.org.uk
 
Gloucester folk dance club,  (Gloucestershire’s oldest club – 85 years old!) ‘Pop-in’ Hucclecote Road  GL3 3TP (opposite Waggon & Horses). 7.30 pm £1. Info: Margaret Mason 01452 713319.
 
Cheltenham U3A Scottish dancers  meet at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cheltenham GL52 6HW, 2 – 4pm. £1.50. All welcome. Info: Derek Latham 01452 306857. 1st, 2nd, & 4th Fridays
 
Riverfolk  at The Trout Lechlade GL7 3HA 8pm £1 (2nd & 4th Fridays) Info: 01367 252313 jaymathews124@mac.com web site: http://riverfolk.co.uk
 
Saturday January 28
(W B Yeats, writer of ‘Sally Gardens’, died 1939)
 
*Johnny Coppin at Under The Edge Arts, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7AD 8pm £10 Info: 07791 323869.
 
Hors D’Oeuvre (French dancing)  with Geoff & Annette and Cantref at Horsley Village Hall GL6 0PT, nr Nailsworth 7pm £7 BYO Drinks Info: 07891 717422 http://www.frenchdancestroud.co.uk/HTML/Events.html
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com 
 
*Wassailing at Hayles Fruit Farm, nr Winchcombe with Happenstance Border Morris 2.30pm onwards Info: Cressida Pryor 01242 604120/ 07791004649 for further details Info: http://www.happenstance-winchcombebordermorris.co.uk/other%20things.htm.
 
*Barn Dance at St Barnabas Church Hall in aid of ‘Transition Gloucester’ Cotswold Travellers, with Lionel Parkhouse. £5 7 – 9.30pm Info: 01452 417301
 
Sunday January 29
 
Johnny Coppin’s Acoustic Music  ‘From Off the Beaten Track’ programme on Radio Gloucestershire, 1–2pm  and on line. Also now on Radio Bristol, Somerset Sound, Radio Wiltshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire
 
Genevieve Tudor’s Sunday Folk  on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester, 94.7 FM and online, 7 – 9 pm
 
Open Mic  at 17 Black, Cirencester GL7 1QA , 10 pm til late
 
Sandrine's Country Folk,  online (www.stroudfm.co.uk) and on 107.9 FM, bringing you the best in Folk, Roots and Country Music from both side of the Atlantic. 7 – 9pm Repeated on Tuesdays 11 am -1pm. Contact Sandrine on: sandrinescountryfolk@hotmail.com.
 
Monday January 30
 
Gloucester Folk Session & Song Club, The Dick Whittington, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2PE fortnightly  Info: Mhairi Strauss http://glosfolkclub.freewebspace.com/index.html
 
Every Monday: Roaring Jelly,  a beginners club (any instrument) run by Anne & Steve, 8.00 -9.30 every Monday at Ingleside House, Beeches Road, Cirencester. GL7 1BN Info:  01666-502225 Costs a nominal £2 each and you get some chips to have with your pint in the social at the end of the session. 
 
Cheltenham Folk dance club  meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP at 7.30p. (from Jan 9 term time up to Easter)£1.50. Info: Sarah Collacott, 01242 242245.
 
England’s Glory Ladies Morris  meet at The Old Priory, St Gregory’s Church, Cheltenham GL50 3LE. 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com Web site: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
 
Stroud Morris Dancers  practise at 7:45pm at Five Valleys Scouting 
Centre, Wood Street, Stroud GL5 1DH (near the Cotswold Playhouse)
New members always welcome – Info: Debra on 078 101 77671,  email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wild Oats Border Morris  practise at Drybrook Rugby Club GL17 9EV, from 8pm. New members welcome. Info: d.bagwelljohnston@googlemail.com
 
Tuesday January 31
 
**Joe Broughton & Kevin Dempsey  in the bar at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX 8.30pm £8 Info: 01684 295074 POSTPONED UNTIL THE AUTUMN- due to an injury to Kevin.
 
Folk at Frampton,  Village Hall GL2 7DY (Next to ‘The Three Horseshoes’) 7.30pm. Admission £1. Info: Tony Kerton 01452 616121
 
Mainly English music session  at – 1st Tuesday The Fountain, Gloucester GL1 2NW, 2nd Tuesday – The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB, 3rd Tuesday – White Horse, Soudley GL14 2UA, 4th Tuesday – tba, 5th Tuesday -  Swan Inn, Staunton (Corse) GL19 3QA. From about 8.30pm.  Info: 07787 713758
 
Scottish country dancing,  Kingsholm School, Sebert  Street, Gloucester GL1 3BN 7.45pm First evening free. Info: Pam Latham 01452 306857. E-mail pj259@talktalk.net 
 
Gloucestershire Morris Men  practise at Chosen Hill School GL3 2PL at 7.45 pm. New members welcome Info: 01242 244701 Web site: http://www.glosmorrismen.org
 
Music session  for people who are learning tunes, or are learning to sight read. People are encouraged to bring sheet music, and we work on playing it. Boneyard Bar, the Bridewell, Silver St, Bristol City Centre BS1 2PY. 8pm Info: Henry at Henry.Lawrence@UHBristol.nhs.uk
 
Music session  at The Daneway Inn, Sapperton GL7 6LN  from 8 – 11pm. Irish session  featuring Mark Wallis on melodeon and mandolin Info: http://www.thedanewayinn.com
 
Music session  at New Inn, Dursley GL11 4AJ 8pm Info: anneroberts@lawgrove.fsnet.co.uk
 
FEBRUARY (193 folk events so far this month!)
 
Wednesday February 1
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Geoff Elwell with Bee’s Knees £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Mike Harding’s Folk Roots Show  on BBC Radio 2, 7pm
 
Chepstow Folk Dance Club meet at the Beaufort Arms, Chepstow NP16 5EP every Wednesday from 7.30pm. English, Welsh, and American traditional dances. £2 Info: Claire Oldfield 01291 641537 http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&feature=1001&GroupId=1&venue=1320550&easi=true
 
Music session  at The White Lion, Bristol Rd, Cambridge GL2 7BD from 8pm Info: Anne 01453 519243
 
Forest of Dean Morris Men  meet at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft GL15 4PE at 8pm. New Members welcome. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men  meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07714 898671(m) or 01452 714093  Web site: http://www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
1st Wednesday Music session (mainly Irish) at Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LX from about 8.45pm Free admission Hosted by local band “The Life O’Reilly”  Info: 01242 528149
 
Singers Club, Stroud.  Traditional Songs. Wednesday 8.30 -11pm, Little Vic, Queen Victoria Pub, Gloucester St , Stroud  GL5 1QG. Info: Bob Bray 01453 764885
 
Bethesda Folk dance group  2.15 p.m. Bethesda Church Hall, Great Norwood St, Cheltenham GL50 2AP Info: 01242 524470
 
Thursday February 2
 
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cross Inn, Star Lane, Avening GL8 8NT (NEW VENUE) 8.15pm Still only £2! Great value for money! MC, Chris Newton, Info: 01453 834478 Club web site http://www.minchfolkclub.org
 
Music session at The Plough Inn, Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG From about 9pm Info: 01452 222180
 
Music session  at The Village Inn, Nailsworth GL6 0HH, starts about 9pm, all styles, Info: Ruth Liengaard 01453 832895 e-mail: ruthliengaard@btinternet.com
 
Open Mic at  The Oak,  Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8LR  8.30 – 11pm Free admission (weekly) Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1217092465
 
Wimberry Step Clog  practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD, every Thursday except third. Info: Barbara Sanigar 01594 830248 petersanigar0pl@btinternet.com
 
Happenstance Border Morris  practise at Winchcombe Abbey School, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5PZ. 7.30 – 9pm Info: Cressida Pryor 01242 604120/ 07791004649 for further details, new dancers and musicians welcome. Info: http://www.happenstance-winchcombebordermorris.co.uk/other%20things.htm.
 
Chalford Stick Company  practise at North Woodchester Village Hall (next to The Royal Oak) GL5 5PQ All welcome. Info: petertickner@chalfordstick.co.uk
 
UkeStroud  -  jam session for ukulele players at Pitchcombe village hall GL6 6LU  8 – 10pm BYO drinks. £1 in pot. Info: Norma: normamillls @btinternet.com
 
Friday February 3
 
Every Friday night Scottish country dancing  is held at the Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 7.30 to 10pm  All dances are walked through. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Open mike music  session at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney. GL15 4PE 8.30pm. Info: http://www.bobsmithmusic.co.uk
 
Every Friday Night, Somers Traditional Folk Club,  The Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3EW 8.30pm. Info: 01684 572620 http://www.somers-folk-club.org.uk
 
Gloucester folk dance club,  (Gloucestershire’s oldest club – 85 years old!) ‘Pop-in’ Hucclecote Road  GL3 3TP (opposite Waggon & Horses). 7.30 pm £1. Info: Margaret Mason 01452 713319.
 
Cheltenham U3A Scottish dancers  meet at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cheltenham GL52 6HW, 2 – 4pm. £1.50. All welcome. Info: Derek Latham 01452 306857. 1st, 2nd, & 4th Fridays
 
Saturday February 4
 
*Ceilidh at Coaley Village Hall GL11 5EG with Jellied Reels. In aid of ‘Save the Children’  Ploughmans included, bar. Info: Pat Hogg 01453 545212
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
*Stroud Ceilidh  with Panjandrum and Gordon Potts at Stroud Subscription Rooms GL5 1AE 8pm Info: 01453 860900
 
*Madison Violet (Brenley MacEachern & Lisa MacIsaac) are at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN 7.30pm £10 Info: 01989 562175
 
Sunday February 5
 
*Tannahill Weavers at May Hill Village Hall (Supported by ‘Air in G’ Touring scheme) Info:  01452 830350
 
Forest Folk Club  at the Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney GL15 4PE Brian Peters Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. £6 Info: jan.b@eos.gb.com). Club web site: http://www.forestfolkclub.com 
 
Johnny Coppin’s Acoustic Music  ‘From Off the Beaten Track’ programme on Radio Gloucestershire, 1–2pm  and on line. Also now on Radio Bristol, Somerset Sound, Radio Wiltshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire
 
Genevieve Tudor’s Sunday Folk  on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester, 94.7 FM and online, 7 – 9 pm
 
Open Mic at 17 Black, Cirencester GL7 1QA , 10 pm til late
 
Sandrine's Country Folk,  online (www.stroudfm.co.uk) and on 107.9 FM, bringing you the best in Folk, Roots and Country Music from both side of the Atlantic. 7 – 9pm Repeated on Tuesdays 11 am -1pm. Contact Sandrine on: sandrinescountryfolk@hotmail.com.
 
Monday February 6
 
Every Monday: Roaring Jelly,  a beginners club (any instrument) run by Anne & Steve, 8.00 -9.30 every Monday at Ingleside House, Beeches Road, Cirencester. GL7 1BN Info:  01666-502225 Costs a nominal £2 each and you get some chips to have with your pint in the social at the end of the session. 
 
Cheltenham Folk dance club  meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP at 7.30p. (from Jan 9 term time up to Easter)£1.50. Info: Sarah Collacott, 01242 242245.
 
England’s Glory Ladies Morris  meet at The Old Priory, St Gregory’s Church, Cheltenham GL50 3LE. 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com Web site: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
 
Stroud Morris Dancers  practise at 7:45pm at Five Valleys Scouting 
Centre, Wood Street, Stroud GL5 1DH (near the Cotswold Playhouse)
New members always welcome – Info: Debra on 078 101 77671,  email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wild Oats Border Morris  practise at Drybrook Rugby Club GL17 9EV, from 8pm. New members welcome. Info: d.bagwelljohnston@googlemail.com
 
Cheltenham Ukulele Club  meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LX. Info: Matthew Sproston 01452 615986. Web site: http://www.ukeglos.co.uk
 
Tuesday February 7
 
Folk at Frampton,  Village Hall GL2 7DY (Next to ‘The Three Horseshoes’) 7.30pm. Admission £1. Info: Tony Kerton 01452 616121
 
Mainly English music session  at – 1st Tuesday The Fountain, Gloucester GL1 2NW, 2nd Tuesday – The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB, 3rd Tuesday – White Horse, Soudley GL14 2UA, 4th Tuesday – tba, 5th Tuesday -  Swan Inn, Staunton (Corse) GL19 3QA. From about 8.30pm.  Info: 07787 713758
 
Gloucestershire Morris Men  practise at Chosen Hill School GL3 2PL at 7.45 pm. New members welcome Info: 01242 244701 Web site: http://www.glosmorrismen.org
 
Scottish country dancing, Kingsholm School, Sebert  Street, Gloucester GL1 3BN 7.45pm First evening free. Info: Pam Latham 01452 306857. E-mail pj259@talktalk.net
 
Music session  for people who are learning tunes, or are learning to sight read. People are encouraged to bring sheet music, and we work on playing it. Boneyard Bar, the Bridewell, Silver St, Bristol City Centre BS1 2PY. 8pm Info: Henry at Henry.Lawrence@UHBristol.nhs.uk
 
Music session  at The Daneway Inn, Sapperton GL7 6LN  from 8 – 11pm. Irish session  featuring Mark Wallis on melodeon and mandolin Info: http://www.thedanewayinn.com
 
Wednesday February 8
 
**Transatlantic Sessions Live, Symphony Hall, Birmingham (nearest venue to Glos) Ali Bain, Jerry Douglas, Phil Cunningham et al
 
Mike Harding’s Folk Roots Show  on BBC Radio 2, 7pm
 
Chepstow Folk Dance Club meet at the Beaufort Arms, Chepstow NP16 5EP every Wednesday from 7.30pm. English, Welsh, and American traditional dances. £2 Info: Claire Oldfield 01291 641537 http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&feature=1001&GroupId=1&venue=1320550&easi=true
 
Music session  at The White Lion, Bristol Rd, Cambridge GL2 7BD from 8pm Info: Anne 01453 519243
 
Music session  at The Yew Tree, Conderton  GL20 7PP. All welcome. (The landlord usually provides sandwiches!) From about 8.30pm Info: gwilymd@cmarge.demon.co.uk
 
Forest of Dean Morris Men  meet at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft GL15 4PE at 8pm. New Members welcome. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men  meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07714 898671(m) or 01452 714093  Web site: http://www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Thursday February 9
 
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cross Inn, Star Lane, Avening GL8 8NT (NEW VENUE) 8.15pm Still only £2! Great value for money! MC, Chris Newton, Info: 01453 834478 Club web site http://www.minchfolkclub.org
 
Music session at The Plough Inn, Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG From about 9pm Info: 01452 222180
 
Music session  at The Village Inn, Nailsworth GL6 0HH, starts about 9pm, all styles, Info: Ruth Liengaard 01453 832895 e-mail: ruthliengaard@btinternet.com
 
Open Mic at  The Oak,  Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8LR  8.30 – 11pm Free admission (weekly) Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1217092465
 
Wimberry Step Clog  practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD, every Thursday except third. Info: Barbara Sanigar 01594 830248 petersanigar0pl@btinternet.com
 
Happenstance Border Morris  practise at Winchcombe Abbey School, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5PZ. 7.30 – 9pm Info: Cressida Pryor 01242 604120/ 07791004649 for further details, new dancers and musicians welcome. Info: http://www.happenstance-winchcombebordermorris.co.uk/other%20things.htm.
 
Chalford Stick Company  practise at North Woodchester Village Hall (next to The Royal Oak) GL5 5PQ All welcome. Info: petertickner@chalfordstick.co.uk
 
Friday February 10
 
*John Kirkpatrick  at Clifford’s Mesne Village Hall  7.30pm  (supported by ‘Air in G’ Touring Scheme) Info: Tel: 01531 821654
 
*Cheltenham Folk Festival (until 12th) Cheltenham Town Hall GL50 1QA  £69 weekend tickets Info: 0844 576 2210
 
*The one and only Dave Swarbrick at Bristol Folk House, Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG £10 Info: dan@ashkeysmusic.com
 
Every Friday night Scottish country dancing  is held at the Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 7.30 to 10pm  All dances are walked through. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Open mike music  session at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney. GL15 4PE 8.30pm. Info: http://www.bobsmithmusic.co.uk
 
Every Friday Night, Somers Traditional Folk Club,  The Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3EW 8.30pm. Info: 01684 572620 http://www.somers-folk-club.org.uk
 
Gloucester folk dance club,  (Gloucestershire’s oldest club – 85 years old!) ‘Pop-in’ Hucclecote Road  GL3 3TP (opposite Waggon & Horses). 7.30 pm £1. Info: Margaret Mason 01452 713319.
 
Cheltenham U3A Scottish dancers  meet at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cheltenham GL52 6HW, 2 – 4pm. £1.50. All welcome. Info: Derek Latham 01452 306857. 1st, 2nd, & 4th Fridays
 
Cheltenham Folksong Club, Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. 2nd & 4th Fridays 8pm Info: Terry Haines 01452 410885
 
Riverfolk  at The Trout Lechlade GL7 3HA 8pm £1 (2nd & 4th Fridays) Info: 01367 252313 jaymathews124@mac.com web site: http://riverfolk.co.uk
 
Saturday February 11
 
*John Kirkpatrick  at Arlingham Village Hall  7.30pm   (supported by ‘Air in G’ Touring Scheme) Info: ?
 
*Cheltenham Folk Festival (until 12th) Cheltenham Town Hall GL50 1QA  £69 weekend tickets Info: 0844 576 2210
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Sunday February 12
 
*Phil Beer Band at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX  7.30pm £17 Info: 01684 295074
 
*Cheltenham Folk Festival (until 12th) Cheltenham Town Hall GL50 1QA £69 weekend tickets Info: 0844 576 2210
 
Johnny Coppin’s Acoustic Music  ‘From Off the Beaten Track’ programme on Radio Gloucestershire, 1–2pm  and on line. Also now on Radio Bristol, Somerset Sound, Radio Wiltshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire
 
Genevieve Tudor’s Sunday Folk  on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester, 94.7 FM and online, 7 – 9 pm
 
Open Mic at 17 Black, Cirencester GL7 1QA , 10 pm til late
 
Sandrine's Country Folk,  online (www.stroudfm.co.uk) and on 107.9 FM, bringing you the best in Folk, Roots and Country Music from both side of the Atlantic. 7 – 9pm Repeated on Tuesdays 11 am -1pm. Contact Sandrine on: sandrinescountryfolk@hotmail.com.
 
Monday February 13
 
Folk Camp (craft) at Paddock’s Hotel Symond’s Yat (until 17th) Info: http://www.folkcamps.co.uk/Booksummary.asp
 
Gloucester Folk Session & Song Club, The Dick Whittington, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2PE Free admission from 8pm fortnightly Jan 30 onwards Info: Mhairi Strauss http://glosfolkclub.freewebspace.com/index.html
 
Every Monday: Roaring Jelly,  a beginners club (any instrument) run by Anne & Steve, 8.00 -9.30 every Monday at Ingleside House, Beeches Road, Cirencester. GL7 1BN Info:  01666-502225 Costs a nominal £2 each and you get some chips to have with your pint in the social at the end of the session. 
 
Cheltenham Folk dance club  meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP at 7.30p. (from Jan 9 term time up to Easter)£1.50. Info: Sarah Collacott, 01242 242245.
 
England’s Glory Ladies Morris  meet at The Old Priory, St Gregory’s Church, Cheltenham GL50 3LE. 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com Web site: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
 
Stroud Morris Dancers  practise at 7:45pm at Five Valleys Scouting 
Centre, Wood Street, Stroud GL5 1DH (near the Cotswold Playhouse)
New members always welcome – Info: Debra on 078 101 77671,  email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wild Oats Border Morris  practise at Drybrook Rugby Club GL17 9EV, from 8pm. New members welcome. Info: d.bagwelljohnston@googlemail.com
 
Tuesday February 14
 
Folk at Frampton,  Village Hall GL2 7DY (Next to ‘The Three Horseshoes’) 7.30pm. Admission £1. Info: Tony Kerton 01452 616121
 
Mainly English music session  at The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB,from about 8.30pm.  Info: 07787 713758
 
Gloucestershire Morris Men  practise at Chosen Hill School GL3 2PL at 7.45 pm. New members welcome Info: 01242 244701 Web site: http://www.glosmorrismen.org
 
Scottish country dancing, Kingsholm School, Sebert  Street, Gloucester GL1 3BN 7.45pm First evening free. Info: Pam Latham 01452 306857. E-mail pj259@talktalk.net
 
Music session  for people who are learning tunes, or are learning to sight read. People are encouraged to bring sheet music, and we work on playing it. Boneyard Bar, the Bridewell, Silver St, Bristol City Centre BS1 2PY. 8pm Info: Henry at Henry.Lawrence@UHBristol.nhs.uk
 
Music session  at The Daneway Inn, Sapperton GL7 6LN  from 8 – 11pm. Irish session  featuring Mark Wallis on melodeon and mandolin Info: http://www.thedanewayinn.com
 
Music session  at New Inn, Dursley GL11 4AJ 8pm Info: anneroberts@lawgrove.fsnet.co.uk
 
Wednesday February 15
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm John Boucher with Musical Folk £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Mike Harding’s Folk Roots Show  on BBC Radio 2, 7pm
 
Chepstow Folk Dance Club meet at the Beaufort Arms, Chepstow NP16 5EP every Wednesday from 7.30pm. English, Welsh, and American traditional dances. £2 Info: Claire Oldfield 01291 641537 http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&feature=1001&GroupId=1&venue=1320550&easi=true
 
Music session  at The White Lion, Bristol Rd, Cambridge GL2 7BD from 8pm Info: Anne 01453 519243
 
Forest of Dean Morris Men  meet at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft GL15 4PE at 8pm. New Members welcome. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men  meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07714 898671(m) or 01452 714093  Web site: http://www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Singers Club, Stroud.  Traditional Songs. Wednesday 8.30 -11pm, Little Vic, Queen Victoria Pub, Gloucester St , Stroud  GL5 1QG. Info: Bob Bray 01453 764885
 
Music session (mainly Irish) at The Royal, Horsefair Street Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8JH from about 8.45pm Free admission Hosted by local band “The Life O’Reilly”  Info: 01242 228937
 
Bethesda Folk dance group  2.15 p.m. Bethesda Church Hall, Great Norwood St, Cheltenham GL50 2AP Info: 01242 524470
 
Thursday February 16
 
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cross Inn, Star Lane, Avening GL8 8NT (NEW VENUE) 8.15pm Still only £2! Great value for money! MC, Chris Newton, Info: 01453 834478 Club web site http://www.minchfolkclub.org
 
Music session at The Plough Inn, Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG From about 9pm Info: 01452 222180
 
Music session  at The Village Inn, Nailsworth GL6 0HH, starts about 9pm, all styles, Info: Ruth Liengaard 01453 832895 e-mail: ruthliengaard@btinternet.com
 
Open Mic at  The Oak,  Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8LR  8.30 – 11pm Free admission (weekly) Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1217092465
 
Happenstance Border Morris  practise at Winchcombe Abbey School, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5PZ. 7.30 – 9pm Info: Cressida Pryor 01242 604120/ 07791004649 for further details, new dancers and musicians welcome. Info: http://www.happenstance-winchcombebordermorris.co.uk/other%20things.htm.
 
Chalford Stick Company  practise at North Woodchester Village Hall (next to The Royal Oak) GL5 5PQ All welcome. Info: petertickner@chalfordstick.co.uk
 
UkeStroud  -  jam session for ukulele players at Pitchcombe village hall GL6 6LU  8 – 10pm BYO drinks. £1 in pot. Info: Norma: normamillls @btinternet.com
 
Friday February 17
 
‘Monologues and Music Hall’ performed by the one and only Andy Scarf at Clifford’s Mesne Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm supper. Followed by the show £25 Info: 01531 820719
 
Every Friday night Scottish country dancing  is held at the Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 7.30 to 10pm  All dances are walked through. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Open mike music  session at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney. GL15 4PE 8.30pm. Info: http://www.bobsmithmusic.co.uk
 
Every Friday Night, Somers Traditional Folk Club,  The Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3EW 8.30pm. Info: 01684 572620 http://www.somers-folk-club.org.uk
 
Gloucester folk dance club,  (Gloucestershire’s oldest club – 85 years old!) ‘Pop-in’ Hucclecote Road  GL3 3TP (opposite Waggon & Horses). 7.30 pm £1. Info: Margaret Mason 01452 713319.
 
‘Ceiligraphy’ – folk music with dots for beginners and improvers (all instruments) who want to keep up with the speed! Familiar tunes, dots provided. 3rd Friday The Ale House, Colwall, nr Malvern WR13 6HJ  BYO beer £3 Info: Vernon or Linda 01531 635374
 
Cheltenham U3A English country dancing group  3rd & 5th Fridays at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Charlton Kings GL52 6HW (2-4 p.m.)  Info: 01242 583669
 
Saturday February 18
 
*Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston at Subscription Rooms, Stroud GL5 1AE  8pm £12 Info: 01453 860900
 
*Ceilidh with Malthouse Passage and Karen Burridge at Hamfields Leisure Centre, Berkeley 8pm £8 Info: 01453 824745
 
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
Hors D’Oeuvre (French dancing)  with Les Souris Dansent at Horsley Village Hall GL6 0PT, nr Nailsworth 7pm £7 BYO Drinks Info: 07891 717422 http://www.frenchdancestroud.co.uk/HTML/Events.html
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Sunday February 19
 
Dursley Acoustic Music Nights with Issy & David Emeny  at David & Hilary Cheffings, 13 Five Acres, Dursley, GL11 4JP.  Put post code GL11 4JP into www.streetmap.co.uk & the arrow is on our house. 
Mobile : 07973 994711 Home tel : 01453 545065  
http://wwww.dursleyamn.org.uk
 
Forest Folk Club  at the Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney GL15 4PE Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. singers Nights £2 Info: jan.b@eos.gb.com). Club web site: http://www.forestfolkclub.com 
 
Johnny Coppin’s Acoustic Music  ‘From Off the Beaten Track’ programme on Radio Gloucestershire, 1–2pm  and on line. Also now on Radio Bristol, Somerset Sound, Radio Wiltshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire
 
Genevieve Tudor’s Sunday Folk  on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester, 94.7 FM and online, 7 – 9 pm
 
Open Mic at 17 Black, Cirencester GL7 1QA , 10 pm til late
 
Sandrine's Country Folk,  online (www.stroudfm.co.uk) and on 107.9 FM, bringing you the best in Folk, Roots and Country Music from both side of the Atlantic. 7 – 9pm Repeated on Tuesdays 11 am -1pm. Contact Sandrine on: sandrinescountryfolk@hotmail.com.
 
Monday February 20
 
Every Monday: Roaring Jelly,  a beginners club (any instrument) run by Anne & Steve, 8.00 -9.30 every Monday at Ingleside House, Beeches Road, Cirencester. GL7 1BN Info:  01666-502225 Costs a nominal £2 each and you get some chips to have with your pint in the social at the end of the session. 
 
Cheltenham Folk dance club  meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP at 7.30p. (from Jan 9 term time up to Easter)£1.50. Info: Sarah Collacott, 01242 242245.
 
England’s Glory Ladies Morris  meet at The Old Priory, St Gregory’s Church, Cheltenham GL50 3LE. 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com Web site: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
 
Stroud Morris Dancers  practise at 7:45pm at Five Valleys Scouting 
Centre, Wood Street, Stroud GL5 1DH (near the Cotswold Playhouse)
New members always welcome – Info: Debra on 078 101 77671,  email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wild Oats Border Morris  practise at Drybrook Rugby Club GL17 9EV, from 8pm. New members welcome. Info: d.bagwelljohnston@googlemail.com
 
Cheltenham Ukulele Club  meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LX. Info: Matthew Sproston 01452 615986. Web site: http://www.ukeglos.co.uk
 
Tuesday February 21
 
Folk at Frampton, Village Hall GL2 7DY (Next to ‘The Three Horseshoes’) 7.30pm. Admission £1. Info: Tony Kerton 01452 616121
 
Mainly English music session  at – 1st Tuesday The Fountain, Gloucester GL1 2NW, 2nd Tuesday – The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB, 3rd Tuesday – White Horse, Soudley GL14 2UA, 4th Tuesday – tba, 5th Tuesday -  Swan Inn, Staunton (Corse) GL19 3QA. From about 8.30pm.  Info: 07787 713758
 
Gloucestershire Morris Men  practise at Chosen Hill School GL3 2PL at 7.45 pm. New members welcome Info: 01242 244701 Web site: http://www.glosmorrismen.org
 
Scottish country dancing, Kingsholm School, Sebert  Street, Gloucester GL1 3BN 7.45pm First evening free. Info: Pam Latham 01452 306857. E-mail pj259@talktalk.net
 
Music session  for people who are learning tunes, or are learning to sight read. People are encouraged to bring sheet music, and we work on playing it. Boneyard Bar, the Bridewell, Silver St, Bristol City Centre BS1 2PY. 8pm Info: Henry at Henry.Lawrence@UHBristol.nhs.uk
 
Music session  at The Daneway Inn, Sapperton GL7 6LN  from 8 – 11pm. Irish session  featuring Mark Wallis on melodeon and mandolin Info: http://www.thedanewayinn.com
 
Wednesday February 22
 
Mike Harding’s Folk Roots Show  on BBC Radio 2, 7pm
 
Chepstow Folk Dance Club meet at the Beaufort Arms, Chepstow NP16 5EP every Wednesday from 7.30pm. English, Welsh, and American traditional dances. £2 Info: Claire Oldfield 01291 641537 http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&feature=1001&GroupId=1&venue=1320550&easi=true
 
Music session  at The White Lion, Bristol Rd, Cambridge GL2 7BD from 8pm Info: Anne 01453 519243
 
Forest of Dean Morris Men  meet at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft GL15 4PE at 8pm. New Members welcome. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men  meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07714 898671(m) or 01452 714093  Web site: http://www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Thursday February 23
 
**Barn dance/English country dance  class at Apperley Village Hall, Sawpits Lane, Apperley GL19 4DQ 2 – 4pm Refreshments included £2.50 each. No partner needed, caller Gerald Tween will teach the dances, members of The Amazing Matchless Band will provide live music. No need to book, just turn up. Info: 01452 780401
 
Minchinhampton folk club, The Cross Inn, Star Lane, Avening GL8 8NT (NEW VENUE) 8.15pm Still only £2! Great value for money! MC, Chris Newton, Info: 01453 834478 Club web site http://www.minchfolkclub.org
 
Music session at The Plough Inn, Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG From about 9pm Info: 01452 222180
 
Music session  at The Village Inn, Nailsworth GL6 0HH, starts about 9pm, all styles, Info: Ruth Liengaard 01453 832895 e-mail: ruthliengaard@btinternet.com
 
Open Mic at  The Oak,  Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8LR  8.30 – 11pm Free admission (weekly) Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1217092465
 
Wimberry Step Clog  practise at Pludds & District Village Hall, Ashdean Road near Brierley GL17 9UD, every Thursday except third. Info: Barbara Sanigar 01594 830248 petersanigar0pl@btinternet.com
 
Happenstance Border Morris  practise at Winchcombe Abbey School, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5PZ. 7.30 – 9pm Info: Cressida Pryor 01242 604120/ 07791004649 for further details, new dancers and musicians welcome. Info: http://www.happenstance-winchcombebordermorris.co.uk/other%20things.htm.
 
Chalford Stick Company  practise at North Woodchester Village Hall (next to The Royal Oak) GL5 5PQ All welcome. Info: petertickner@chalfordstick.co.uk
 
Singing/music session  at The Corner Cupboard, Winchcombe GL54 5LX 9pm onwards 4th Thursdays Info: 01242 604120
 
Friday February 24
 
*John Kirkpatrick  at St Mary’s Church Westcote  7.30pm  (supported by Air in G) Info: 01993 8311961
 
Cheltenham Folksong Club,  Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Moorend Street – Ken, Jill, & Jen 8pm Info: Terry Haines 01452 410885
 
Every Friday night Scottish country dancing  is held at the Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 7.30 to 10pm  All dances are walked through. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Open mike music  session at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney. GL15 4PE 8.30pm. Info: http://www.bobsmithmusic.co.uk
 
Every Friday Night, Somers Traditional Folk Club,  The Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3EW 8.30pm. Info: 01684 572620 http://www.somers-folk-club.org.uk
 
Gloucester folk dance club,  (Gloucestershire’s oldest club – 85 years old!) ‘Pop-in’ Hucclecote Road  GL3 3TP (opposite Waggon & Horses). 7.30 pm £1. Info: Margaret Mason 01452 713319.
 
Cheltenham U3A Scottish dancers  meet at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Cheltenham GL52 6HW, 2 – 4pm. £1.50. All welcome. Info: Derek Latham 01452 306857. 1st, 2nd, & 4th Fridays
 
Riverfolk  at The Trout Lechlade GL7 3HA 8pm £1 (2nd & 4th Fridays) Info: 01367 252313 jaymathews124@mac.com web site: http://riverfolk.co.uk
 
Saturday February 25
 
*North Forest Ceilidh  at Huntley Village Hall GL19 3DU, with band tba £7  on the door, includes a free raffle ticket. Info: 01531 820687
 
*’Grippers’ charity barn dance  at Cotswold Hoburne Caravan Site, South Cerney with Baily’s Beads and Fiona Jarvis 7.30pm Info: 01258 860753
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Sunday February 26
 
Johnny Coppin’s Acoustic Music  ‘From Off the Beaten Track’ programme on Radio Gloucestershire, 1–2pm  and on line. Also now on Radio Bristol, Somerset Sound, Radio Wiltshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire
 
Genevieve Tudor’s Sunday Folk  on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester, 94.7 FM and online, 7 – 9 pm
 
Open Mic at 17 Black, Cirencester GL7 1QA , 10 pm til late
 
Sandrine's Country Folk,  online (www.stroudfm.co.uk) and on 107.9 FM, bringing you the best in Folk, Roots and Country Music from both side of the Atlantic. 7 – 9pm Repeated on Tuesdays 11 am -1pm. Contact Sandrine on: sandrinescountryfolk@hotmail.com.
 
Monday February 27
 
Gloucester Folk Session & Song Club, The Dick Whittington, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2PE Free admission from 8pm fortnightly Jan 30 onwards Info: Mhairi Strauss http://glosfolkclub.freewebspace.com/index.html
 
Every Monday: Roaring Jelly,  a beginners club (any instrument) run by Anne & Steve, 8.00 -9.30 every Monday at Ingleside House, Beeches Road, Cirencester. GL7 1BN Info:  01666-502225 Costs a nominal £2 each and you get some chips to have with your pint in the social at the end of the session. 
 
Cheltenham Folk dance club  meets at Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham GL52 2JP at 7.30p. (from Jan 9 term time up to Easter)£1.50. Info: Sarah Collacott, 01242 242245.
 
England’s Glory Ladies Morris  meet at The Old Priory, St Gregory’s Church, Cheltenham GL50 3LE. 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com Web site: http://www.englandsglory.org.uk
 
Stroud Morris Dancers  practise at 7:45pm at Five Valleys Scouting 
Centre, Wood Street, Stroud GL5 1DH (near the Cotswold Playhouse)
New members always welcome – Info: Debra on 078 101 77671,  email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wild Oats Border Morris  practise at Drybrook Rugby Club GL17 9EV, from 8pm. New members welcome. Info: d.bagwelljohnston@googlemail.com
 
Cheltenham Ukulele Club  meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays at the Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LX. Info: Matthew Sproston 01452 615986. Web site: http://www.ukeglos.co.uk
 
Tuesday February 28
 
*Mick Ryan & Paul Downes  at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX 8.30pm £10 Info: 01684 295074
 
Folk at Frampton,  Village Hall GL2 7DY (Next to ‘The Three Horseshoes’) 7.30pm. Admission £1. Info: Tony Kerton 01452 616121
 
Mainly English music session  at King’s Arms, Ross Road, Newent GL18 1BD. From about 8.30pm.  Info: 07787 713758
 
Gloucestershire Morris Men  practise at Chosen Hill School GL3 2PL at 7.45 pm. New members welcome Info: 01242 244701 Web site: http://www.glosmorrismen.org
 
Scottish country dancing, Kingsholm School, Sebert  Street, Gloucester GL1 3BN 7.45pm First evening free. Info: Pam Latham 01452 306857. E-mail pj259@talktalk.net
 
Music session  for people who are learning tunes, or are learning to sight read. People are encouraged to bring sheet music, and we work on playing it. Boneyard Bar, the Bridewell, Silver St, Bristol City Centre BS1 2PY. 8pm Info: Henry at Henry.Lawrence@UHBristol.nhs.uk
 
Music session  at The Daneway Inn, Sapperton GL7 6LN  from 8 – 11pm. Irish session  featuring Mark Wallis on melodeon and mandolin Info: http://www.thedanewayinn.com
 
Wednesday February 29
(Leap year!)
 
*Country dancing at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon £3.50
Info: Liz Cox01452 830899
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Marj Hendy with Baily’s Beads £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Mike Harding’s Folk Roots Show  on BBC Radio 2, 7pm
 
Chepstow Folk Dance Club meet at the Beaufort Arms, Chepstow NP16 5EP every Wednesday from 7.30pm. English, Welsh, and American traditional dances. £2 Info: Claire Oldfield 01291 641537 http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&feature=1001&GroupId=1&venue=1320550&easi=true
 
Music session  at The White Lion, Bristol Rd, Cambridge GL2 7BD from 8pm Info: Anne 01453 519243
 
Forest of Dean Morris Men  meet at The Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft GL15 4PE at 8pm. New Members welcome. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men  meet at Highnam Old School Room, Highnam, Glos GL2 8DG 8pm. New members welcome. Info: 07714 898671(m) or 01452 714093  Web site: http://www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Thursday March 1
 
Friday March 2
 
*Mad Dog Mcrea (the name says it all!) are at Subscription Rooms, Stroud GL5 1AE  8pm £14 Info: 01453 860900
 
Saturday March 3
 
Mainly Irish tune session  at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
*Barn dance with Keeping Thyme , with Ray Goodswen, St Barnabas Hall, Stroud Road, Gloucester GL1 5LJ 8pm £7.50, American Supper Info: 01242 527175 or 01452 770401
 
*Stroud Ceilidh  with Trinculo and Phil Bassindale at Stroud Subscription Rooms GL5 1AE 8pm Info: 01453 860900
 
Sunday March 4
 
Forest Folk Club  at the Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney GL15 4PE Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. singers Nights £2 Info: jan.b@eos.gb.com). Club web site: http://www.forestfolkclub.com 
 
Wednesday March 7
 
*(New) Albion Band  at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX  7.30pm £17.50 Info: 01684 295074
 
*Keith Hyett (ace guitarist and all round nice guy) is playing in the ‘H’ bar at  Colston Hall, Bristol BS1 5AR 6pm Free admission Info: 0117 922 3686  http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson
 
Friday March 9
 
**Dubliners 50th anniversary tour (It seems much longer!)  Cheltenham Town Hall GL50 1QA 7.30pm £25 Info: 0844 576 2210
 
Cheltenham Folksong Club,  Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Sarah Kelly – songs with guitar & ukulele 8pm Info: Terry Haines 01452 410885
 
*The Fountain Music Hall, featuring Hat, Scarf & Gloves, Bygonz, Martin Vogwell, Dave Blick & Jim Brown, and May Thrill, at Fountain Inn, Westgate Street, Gloucester. 7.30 for 8pm £6 Info: 01452 522562
 
Wednesday March 14
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Dee Chapman with Kan’Co £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Thursday March 15
 
Irish Night at Minch FC
 
Friday March 16
 
Jaqui McShee’s Pentangle at Subscription Rooms, Stroud GL5 1AE  8pm £16 Info: 01453 860900
 
Saturday March 17
 
**Johnny Coppin, with Mike Silver  at Nailsworth Town Hall 7.30pm £12.50 Tickets in person from Shiny Goodness, Fountain Street, Nailsworth, and Kanes Records Stroud Info: 01453 757376 / 07837 798463
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
*North Forest Ceilidh  at Huntley Village Hall GL19 3DU, with band tba – hopefully some Irish music £7  on the door, includes a free raffle ticket. Info: 01531 820687
 
Sunday March 18
 
Forest Folk Club  at the Miner’s Arms, Whitecroft, nr Lydney GL15 4PE Anthony John Clarke Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. £6  Info: jan.b@eos.gb.com). Club web site: http://www.forestfolkclub.com 
 
Dursley Acoustic Music Nights with Jeff Gillett and Sarah Morgan  at David & Hilary Cheffings, 13 Five Acres, Dursley, GL11 4JP.  Put post code GL11 4JP into www.streetmap.co.uk & the arrow is on our house. 
Mobile : 07973 994711 Home tel : 01453 545065  
http://wwww.dursleyamn.org.uk
 
March 20
(Annual Sock Burning, Annapolis)
 
Friday March 23
 
Cheltenham Folksong Club,  Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Locals night 8pm Info: Terry Haines 01452 410885
 
Saturday March 24
 
Hors D’Oeuvre (French dancing)  with Metheglin at Horsley Village Hall GL6 0PT, nr Nailsworth 7pm £7 BYO Drinks Info: 07891 717422 http://www.frenchdancestroud.co.uk/HTML/Events.html
 
Wednesday March 28
 
*Country dancing at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon £3.50
Info: Liz Cox01452 830899
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Gillian Jackson with Kevin Downham £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Thursday March 29
 
**Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham at Colston Hall (Hall 2 – unreserved seating), Bristol BS1 5AR (Nearest venue to Glos on this tour) £15.50 Info: 0117 922 3686 Book online at http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson
 
Friday March 30
 
*Ashley Hutchings’ Rainbow Chasers  (Featuring the wonderful Ruth Angell) at Severn Sailing Club, Bredon’s Norton GL20 7HD Info: 01684 772849 mjtwainwright@talktalk.net
 
Saturday March 31
 
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
April 4
 
Feast of Fiddles  are at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury  GL20 5NX – Info:01684 295074 - www.rosestheatre.org No Phil Beer or (maybe) Chris Leslie this time, (I have heard they have asked Nige Kennedy!) but still fantastic! Tickets now on sale, and are guaranteed to completely sell out!
 
Wednesday April 11
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Pete & Marj Hendy with The Downfielders £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Friday April 13
 
*Andy Irvine at Bristol Folk House, Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG £12  dan@ashkeysmusic.com
 
Saturday April 14
 
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
*Stroud Ceilidh  with The Old Swan Band and Fi Fraser & Jo Freya at Stroud Subscription Rooms GL5 1AE 8pm Info: 01453 860900
 
Sunday April 15
 
*John Kirkpatrick  at Forest Folk Club, Miner’s Arms  (supported by Air in G)  Whitecroft, nr Lydney GL15 4PE Doors open 7.30 for a 8pm start. £6 Info: jan.b@eos.gb.com). Club web site: http://www.forestfolkclub.com   
 
Dursley Acoustic Music Nights  at David & Hilary Cheffings, 13 Five Acres, Dursley, GL11 4JP.  Put post code GL11 4JP into www.streetmap.co.uk & the arrow is on our house.  Mobile : 07973 994711 Home tel : 01453 545065  
http://wwww.dursleyamn.org.uk
 
Friday April 20
 
**Peter Knight’s Gigspanner  are at a music & supper evening at Lower Swell Village Hall Info: 07903 829685
 
Sunday April 22
 
**Peter Knight’s Gigspanner are at Sheepscombe Village Hall
 
Tuesday April 24
 
**Peter Knight’s Gigspanner are at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX  Info: 01684 295074
 
Wednesday April 25
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Lionel Parkhouse with Musical Folk £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Saturday April 28
 
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
May 4
 
*Kimber’s Men (Shanties) at Sheepscombe Village Hall (Supported by ‘Air in G’ Touring Scheme) Info: 01452 814306
 
May 5
 
*Bristol Folk Festival (until 7th) with Show of Hands, Cara Dillon, Karine Polwart et al, Colston Hall, Bristol BS1 5AR Info: 0117 922 3686 Book online at http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson Early bird tickets £65
 
Wednesday May 9
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB  8pm AGM + John Boucher with Just Us £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Friday May 11
 
**Hilary James & Simon Mayor at Bishampton Village Hall, near Evesham WR10 3LY (Supported by Live & Local Touring) 7.30pm  Info: 01386 462306
 
*Old Dance School at Severn Sailing Club, Bredon’s Norton GL20 7HD Info: 01684 772849 mjtwainwright@talktalk.net
 
Saturday May 12
 
Mainly Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
Wednesday May 16
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Saturday May 19
 
Hors D’Oeuvre (French dancing)  with Outre Manche at Horsley Village Hall GL6 0PT, nr Nailsworth 7pm £7 BYO Drinks Info: 07891 717422 http://www.frenchdancestroud.co.uk/HTML/Events.html
 
*The Good Lovelies (Canadian harmony group) are at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN 7.30pm £10 Info: 01989 562175
 
*Sea Shanty Night at Bristol Folk House, Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG with Chris Ricketts, Harry Browns, and Bristol Shanty Collective £10 Info: dan@ashkeysmusic.com
 
Sunday May 20
 
Dursley Acoustic Music Nights with John Kirkpatrick  at David & Hilary Cheffings, 13 Five Acres, Dursley, GL11 4JP.  Put post code GL11 4JP into www.streetmap.co.uk & the arrow is on our house.  Mobile : 07973 994711 Home tel : 01453 545065  
http://wwww.dursleyamn.org.uk
Performance and arranging workshop with Johnny Coppin at Dursley Town Hall Info: Anne traditionalmusic@btinternet.com
Wednesday May 23
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Alan Davies with Baily’s Beads £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Friday May 25
 
Folk camp (for dancers) at Beckford (until 27th). Info: http://www.folkcamps.co.uk/Booksummary.asp
 
Saturday May 26
 
Legendary Kevin Burke at the  Irish tune session at St Andrew’s Church Hall & Avonmouth Community Centre, Avonmouth Road, Avonmouth Village, BS11 9EN 10 – 11.45 only £5 Info: 01275 847909 jillyelliot@gmail.com web site http://www.hiberniacentrebristol.org
 
Saturday June 2
 
**The Chieftains , legendary guardians of the Irish music tradition, are appearing at Colston Hall, Bristol BS1 5AR (nearest venue to Gloucestershire) as part of their 50th anniversary tour. 8pm £35 Info: 0117 922 3686 Book online at http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson/2012/06/02
 
*Folk on the Water (until 4th) Festival to celebrate the partial re-opening of the Stroudwater Canal. Marling School. Info: http://www.stroudonwater.org.uk/
 
Sunday June 3
 
*Folk on the Water (until 4th) Festival to celebrate the partial re-opening of the Stroudwater Canal. Marling School. Info: http://www.stroudonwater.org.uk/
 
Monday June 4
 
*Folk on the Water (until 4th) Festival to celebrate the partial re-opening of the Stroudwater Canal. Marling School. Info: http://www.stroudonwater.org.uk/
 
Tuesday June 5
 
**The Chieftains , legendary guardians of the Irish music tradition, are appearing at Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1 2EA (nearest venue to Gloucestershire) as part of their 50th anniversary tour. 8pm £37.50 Info: 0121 780 3333
Book online at http://www.thsh.co.uk/5-Jun-2012
 
Wednesday June 6
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Pete Hendy with Kan’Co £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Wednesday June 13
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Friday June 15
 
Folk camp (for session musicians) at Miserden (until 17th) Info: http://www.folkcamps.co.uk/Booksummary.asp
 
*Keiran Goss is at   Subscription Rooms, Stroud GL5 1AE  8pm £14 Info: 01453 860900
 
Saturday June 16
 
Hors D’Oeuvre (French dancing) with Steve Tyler & Co at Horsley Village Hall GL6 0PT, nr Nailsworth 7pm £7 BYO Drinks Info: 07891 717422 http://www.frenchdancestroud.co.uk/HTML/Events.html
 
Sunday June 17
 
Dursley Acoustic Music Nights  at David & Hilary Cheffings, 13 Five Acres, Dursley, GL11 4JP.  Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham. Put post code GL11 4JP into www.streetmap.co.uk & the arrow is on our house.  Mobile : 07973 994711 Home tel : 01453 545065  
http://wwww.dursleyamn.org.uk
 
Wednesday June 20
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Marj Hendy with Brian McMinn £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Friday June 22
 
Folk camp (for musicians) at Beckford (until 24th) Info: http://www.folkcamps.co.uk/Booksummary.asp
 
Wednesday July 4
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Party with Musical Folk £2.50 Info: Rowena Morgan 01242 527175
 
Wednesday July 11
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Wednesday August 8
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Wednesday September 12
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Wednesday October 10
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Wednesday November 14
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 
Saturday December 8
 
*Robin & Bina Williamson, at Nympsfield Village Hall, Nympsfield, nr Stroud, Glos GL10 3UP 8pm Info: 01453 836451
 
Wednesday December 12
 
English country dancing at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NE Live music from members of the Amazing Matchless Band and guests, Gerald Tween will teach and call the dances, 2 – 4pm, £3 including refreshments. Info: Brian Barnes, 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.co.uk
 





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