John Kirkpatrick is at Dursley on Sunday May 20th 

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Wednesday May 23
 
*Stroud Story Cabaret. Storytellers Fiona Eadie, Kirsty Hartsiotis, Diana Humphrey, and Anthony Nanson team up with Bath painter Ione Parkin RWA to present Without This Art: stories of art, craft and makings. The stories – traditional, historical, and personal, are complemented by projected images of Ione’s magnificent abstract paintings. This event is also YOUR chance to shine. Floor spots are welcomed – bring a story (max. 10 minutes), song, poem, or tune; the only rule is no reading! Or just come to listen. ‘The British School’, Gloucester Street, Stroud. 8.00 p.m. (doors 7.30 p.m.). £6 (£5 concessions). Refreshments from Star Anise Arts Cafe. Tickets: 01453 840021. Info: 01453 840887.
 
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 May 23
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The Ostrich Inn, Newland, with Isca Morris Men 8.15pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  The Crown Inn, Frampton Mansell (with Ragged & Old Morris) 7.30pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Cottage of Content, Carey at 8pm, and The Harp, Hoarwithy at 9pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Music session (mainly tunes) at Queen’s Head, Aston Cross, near Tewkesbury GL20 8LP. All welcome, free admission. 8.30pm Info: Tony Gibbons 01242 232126 (4th Wednesday)
 
*Johnny Coppin will be performing at Cheltenham Racecourse (7pm) for a free ‘Olympic Torch’ event. Doors open 3pm, music from 5pm.
 
* Stroud Story Cabaret. Storytellers Fiona Eadie, Kirsty Hartsiotis, Diana Humphrey, and Anthony Nanson team up with Bath painter Ione Parkin RWA to present Without This Art: stories of art, craft and making  Floor spots are welcomed – bring a story (max. 10 minutes), song, poem, or tune; the only rule is no reading! Or just come to listen. ‘The British School’, Gloucester Street, Stroud. 8.00 p.m. (doors 7.30 p.m.). £6 (£5 concessions). Refreshments from Star Anise Arts Cafe. Tickets: 01453 840021. Information: 01453 840887.
 
The SQUARE folk dance CLUB , Witcombe Village Hall GL3 4TB 8pm Alan Davies 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
 
Thursday May 24
 
**Barn dance/English country dance  class at Apperley Village Hall, Sawpits Lane, Apperley GL19 4DQ 2 – 4pm Refreshments included £2.50 each. Come on your own or bring a friend, 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 This is what it looks like: http://youtu.be/SPxQ8HgkMoM
 
* Happenstance Border Morris  are at The Corner Cupboard, Winchcombe GL54 5LX Info: Cressida Pryor 01242 604120/ 07791004649 for further details. Info: http://www.happenstance-winchcombebordermorris.co.uk/other%20things.htm.
With a singing/music session  afterwards
 
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 450588 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
 
Friday May 25
 
Folk camp (for dancers) at Beckford (until 27th). Info: http://www.folkcamps.co.uk/Booksummary.asp
 
Cheltenham Folk Club, Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Open night, singers & musicians welcome 8pm Info: 01242 571185/577506
 
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
 
Swindon Folksingers’ Club, Milton Road Club, Milton Road, Swindon SN1 5JA 8.15pm – 11pm Open House £3.50 Info: Eric Stott 01793 521301 http://www.swindonfolk.org
 
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, ‘Pop-in’, Hucclecote Road  Gloucester (opposite Waggon & Horses). GL3 3TP  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 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
 
*Banshee (Jen & Tony) at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Sunday May 27
(Birthday of Peter Knight)
 
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
 
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 May 28
 
Pop-in music session at The Golden Farm Inn, Upper Churnside, The Beeches, Cirencester, GL7 1AR 10.30 – 12noon, break for lunch, (good selection, reasonable prices) then into the afternoon. All musicians and singers welcome. Free admission, coffee/tea, and easy parking. Info: 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.com
 
U3A Folk Dance Group, 10 – 11.30am St Oswald’s Church Hall, Coney Hill Road , Gloucester GL4 4LX Info: Helen Thorn 01452 616326
 
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. 
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Cheltenham 8pmInfo: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
Tuesday May 29
(Be sure to play the ‘29th May’ tune today! – and wear a sprig of oak leaves for birthday of King Charles II – Oak Apple Day)
 
*Keiran Goss at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street Tewkesbury GL19 5NX  8.30 Info: 01684 295074
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The Red Lion, Wainlodes, Glos GL2 9LW 8pm, and The Haw Bridge Inn, Tirley, Glos GL19 4HJ  8.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The White Horse Inn, Mitcheldean at 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
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 – Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent GL18 1BD, 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
 
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 May 30
 
*Country dancing at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon £3.50
Info: Liz Cox 01452 830899
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Rising Sun, Woolaston Common at 8pm, and The Blacksmith’s Arms, Alvington at 9pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Singers Club, Stroud.  Traditional Songs. Wednesday 8.30 -11pm, Little Vic, Queen Victoria Pub, Gloucester St , Stroud  GL5 1QG. Info: Bob Bray 01453 764885 bob@robertbrayassociates.co.uk 1st, 3rd Wednesdays (also 5th Wed if there is one)
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
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
 
Thursday May 31
 
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 450588 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
 
Friday June 1
 
*Chipping Campden Morris Men are at  Dover’s Hill near Chipping Campden for the 400th anniversary of the Dover’s Olympick Games at 8pm (Why go to Wembley?) Info: cranke@btopenworld.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
 
Swindon Folksingers’ Club, Milton Road Club, Milton Road, Swindon SN1 5JA 8.15pm – 11pm £4.50/£3.50 Info: Eric Stott 01793 521301 http://www.swindonfolk.org
 
Gloucester folk dance club, ‘Pop-in’, Hucclecote Road  Gloucester (opposite Waggon & Horses). GL3 3TP  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 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. With Ragged & Old Morris Dancers. At 12.45 and 2.15pm Info: http://www.stroudonwater.org.uk/
 
*Chipping Campden Morris Men are at Scuttlebrook Wake, Littleworth, Chipping Campden at 2pm  Info: cranke@btopenworld.com
 
**Amazing Matchless Band and guests, with Gerald Tween calling, are at Ashleworth Memorial Hall, Nupend, Ashleworth GL19 4JJ for a Jubilee Barn Dance at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 including supper, available from the village shop Info: http://www.ashleworthvillage.co.uk/
 
Scottish highland dancing  at Montpellier Church Hall, St. Andrew’s  Church, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. 10am. to 12 noon. Info: mbsteele45@aol.com
 
Sunday June 3
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  Amberley Street Party, 12.30pm, and Stroud on the Water Festival at 3.30pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
 
*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/
 
*Peter & Astrid Cripps are at Quays Centre Gloucester for ‘Great & British’ Orchard Food Market, playing traditional British music. 11 – 1pm Info: http://www.gloucesterquays.co.uk/events/weekend-food-and-craft-marketjubilee
 
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
 
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
 
 Music session at the Amberley Inn, Culver Hill, Amberley GL5 5AF 1 – 3pm for music and song. Info: Fran Wade 01453 882223 franceswade5@gmail.com
 
Gloster Gallery Quire practice at Matson Baptist Church, Matson Avenue, Gloucester GL4 6LA 2.30pm Info: 01452 616326  (1st & 3rd Sundays)
 
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/
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris at Bourton on the Water Jubilee celebrations times tbc Info: 01452 859991
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers are at  Eastcombe Street Party times tbc Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  South Cerney Fête 1.30pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk
 
Pop-in music session at The Golden Farm Inn, Upper Churnside, The Beeches, Cirencester, GL7 1AR 10.30 – 12noon, break for lunch, (good selection, reasonable prices) then into the afternoon. All musicians and singers welcome. Free admission, coffee/tea, and easy parking. Info: 01285 640693 siddingtonfolk@yahoo.com
 
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 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 June 5
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are on their Jubilee Tour of the Cotswolds starting at War Memorial, Winchcombe 9.30 am. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
**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
 
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 – Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent GL18 1BD, 5th Tuesday -  Swan Inn, Staunton (Corse) GL19 3QA. From about 8.30pm.  Info: 07787 713758
 
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 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
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers are at The Crown Newmarket at 7.30pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Maltshovel, Ruardean at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The King’s Arms, Newent at 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
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.trac-cymru.org/Workshops/Ceilidh/Twmpath/chepstow-country-dance-club.html
 
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 bob@robertbrayassociates.co.uk 1st, 3rd Wednesdays (also 5th Wed if there is one)
 
Thursday June 7
 
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 450588 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
 
UkeStroud  -  jam session for ukulele players at Pitchcombe village hall GL6 6LU (1st & 3rd Thursdays) 8 – 10pm BYO drinks. £1 in pot. Info: Norma: normamillls @btinternet.com
 
Friday June 8
(Kathryn Tickell’s Birthday)
 
Cheltenham Folk Club,  Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. The very excellent Dark Island (Alex West & Dave Scott) 8pm Info: 01242 571185/577506
 
Saturday June 9
 
*Mark Wallis & friends  at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
Sunday June 10
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  Bishop’s Cleeve Street Fair (various locations) from 1.15pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Monday June 11
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Village Inn, Twyning, with Old Meg Morris Dancers 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are The Beacon Inn, Haresfield (with Stroud Morris Dancers) at  8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Tuesday June 12
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The George Inn, New market Road, Nailsworth GL6 0RF 8pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
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
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers, with Malmesbury Morris, are at  The George, South Cerney at 7.30pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Punch House, Monmouth at 8pm, and The Bell, Bedbrook at 9pm, with Isca Morris Men. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
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 760900
 
Saturday June 16
 
*Dark Island (Alex West & Scotty) at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
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
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  Highnam Community Day at 2pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  are at Beaufort Polo Club Country Fair. Times TBC   Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
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
 
Monday June 18
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Green Dragon, Cockleford 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at The Fountain Inn, Westgate Street, Gloucester at 7.30pm, and The New Inn, Northgate Street, Gloucester at 8.30pm (tbc)  Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.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
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers are at The Ram, Woodchester at 7.30pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The White Horse, Soudley at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The Haw Bridge Inn, Tirley (with Old Meg Morris Dancers) 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Friday June 22
 
*Mawkin, with Phil Bassindale calling, Midsummer Barn Dance at Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA  8pm £9 Info: 0844 576 2210
 
Cheltenham Folk Club, Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Open night, singers & musicians welcome 8pm Info: 01242 571185/577506
 
Folk camp (for musicians) at Beckford (until 24th) Info: http://www.folkcamps.co.uk/Booksummary.asp
 
Saturday June 23
 
*St Andrew’s Pipe Band at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at on tour, at various venues from 10am. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  Day of Dance, various locations, all day   Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Sunday June 24
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at Dean Heritage Museum at 11am. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Wednesday June 27
 
*Country dancing at May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, Longhope, Glos GL17 0NL 10 – 12noon £3.50
Info: Liz Cox 01452 830899
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The England’s Glory, London Road, Gloucester, with Lassington Oak Morris Men 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Friday June 29
(Wrong trousers day http://www.wrongtrousersday.org – will anyone notice?)
 
*Johnny Coppin & Paul Burgess at Edge Church 7.30pm Info: Roger 01452 814564
 
Saturday June 30
 
*Peter & Astrid Cripps (Tenor guitar & accordion) at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
*Martin Vogwell at Under The Edge Arts, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7AD 8pm Info: 07791 323869.
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers are having their Day of Dance, with Forest of Dean Morris Men etc, various venues tbc Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Monday July 2
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Red Lion Inn, Wainlodes 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
Tuesday July 3
 
**Glosfolk AGM (tbc) at Fountain Inn, Westgate Street, Gloucester 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend (and speak with permission of the meeting chair), but only members can vote. Agenda and papers will be sent out by e-mail at least two weeks in advance. The formal meeting will be followed by a music session.
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The King’s Head, King’s Head Lane, Withington GL54 4BD 8pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
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
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers, with Lassington Oak Morris Men, are at The Bell, Frampton on Severn at  8pm, and The Three Horseshoes, Frampton on Severn at 8.30pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Royal Oak, Wotton under Edge at 8pm, and The Star Inn, Wotton under Edge at 9pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Thursday July 5
 
* Gloucestershire Folk Tales. Storyteller Anthony Nanson tells stories hilarious and mysterious from his new book Gloucestershire Folk Tales, published by the History Press. He will also talk about how he researched the stories and their locations across the county, and there will be time for questions and discussion. (The stories are aimed mainly at an adult audience.) Waterstone’s, Cirencester. 7.00 p.m. Entry free. Contact: 0843 290 8241. www.thehistorypress.co.uk
 
Saturday July 7
 
*Forest Brown (Dave Blick & co) at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at Soudley Fête  at 2pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Monday July 9
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  The Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury at 7.45pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Tuesday July 10
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at   The Bull Hotel, Market Place, Fairford GL7 4AA (with Ickneild Way Morris Men) 8pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
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
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers, with England’s Glory Ladies Morris, are at  The Butcher’s Arms, Sheepscombe at  7.30pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at Broome Farm at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The Stirrup Cup, Bisley at 8pm, and The Daneway, Sapperton at 9pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Friday July 13
 
Cheltenham Folk Club, Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Moorend Street – Lyndon Dodington & friends 8pm Info: 01242 571185/577506
 
Saturday July 14
 
*Keith Hyett (ace guitarist & all round nice bloke) at Lydney Festival, Lydney Co-op, Newerne Street, Lydney GL15 5RB 10 – 12noon. Free, but do not be afraid to give! Info: 01594 842180
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at Tewkesbury Mediaeval Festival 2pm.(tbc) Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Monday July 16
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Apple Tree Inn, Minsterworth, with Wimberry Step Clog Dancers 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at The Bear, Rodborough, Stroud, with Malmesbury Morris 7.45pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wednesday July 18
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at The Farmer’s Boy, Ross Road, Longhope GL17 0LP at 7.45pm, and The Yew Tree, Monmouth Road, Longhope GL17 0QD at 8.45pm with Forest of Dean Morris Men Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The Beauchamp Arms, Dymock at 8pm, and The Kilcot Inn 9pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  meet at Bussage Village Hall GL6 7DY   New members welcome. Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
Saturday July 21
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at Kempsford Village Fête 2pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
Sunday July 22
 
* Tales of a Tudor Night. Have you heard about the lass who had a giant pet maggot? Or the tragic romance of the young lovers who met at Acton Court? Or the scandalous secret of Queen Elizabeth I? Join Fire Springs storytellers Anthony Nanson and Kirsty Hartsiotis (authors of Gloucestershire Folk Tales and Wiltshire Folk Tales) to hear a sparkling medley of local tales that could well have been told at Acton Court in its Tudor heyday. Acton Court, Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire. Performances at 2.00 and 4.00 p.m. Tickets £7 (£5 concessions). Suitable for adults and children over 11.  
 
Tuesday July 24
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at The Butcher’s Arms, Sheepscombe GL6 7RH with Stroud Morris Dancers 7.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Wednesday July 25
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers are at The Tudor Arms, Slimbridge at 7.30pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Beauchamp Arms, Dymock at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The Market Place, and Talbot Inn, Ledbury 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Monday July 30th
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Anchor Inn, Epney 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  The Huntsman Inn, Falfield at 7.45pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Tuesday July 31
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The Queen’s Head, Market Place, Stow on the Wold GL54 1AB 7.45pm, and The Golden Ball, Lower Swell GL54 1LF 8.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Wednesday August 1
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The Green Dragon Inn, Cockleford, nr Cheltenham GL53 9NW at 7.45pm, and The Five Mile House, Old Gloucester Road, Duntisbourne Abbots GL7 7JR at 8.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Bell, Redbrook at 8pm, and The Boat, Penallt at 9pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Saturday August 4
 
*Anthony Nanson launches his new book ‘Gloucestershire Folk Tales’   Includes author talk, stories, and question time. (The stories are aimed primarily for adults.) Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe. 2pm. Info: 0843 290 8227. Entry free. www.thehistorypress.co.uk
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at Beechenhurst Lodge at 2pm, and The Harp, Hoarwithy at 4.30pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
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
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Red Lion, Westbury on Severn at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Monday August 13
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Farmer’s Arms, Lower Apperley 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  The Red Lion, Wainlodes at 7.45pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Wednesday August 15
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Fountain Inn, Parkend at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Monday August 20
 
*England’s Glory Ladies Morris are at The Royal Oak Inn, Prestbury 8pm Info: Gill Bryan 01452 859991 email gmbryan29@gmail.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at  The Black Horse Inn, Cranham at 7.45pm Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Tuesday August 21
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at   The Bell Inn, The Green, Frampton on Severn GL2 9EP at 7.45pm, and The Ship Inn, Moor Street, Upper Framilode, Saul GL2 7LH at 8.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Wednesday August 22
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Dog & Muffler, Joyford at 8pm. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
August 25
 
Ragged & Old Morris Dancers  are at Westonbirt Arboretum  12.30 & 2pm Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
August 26
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  Westonbirt Tree Festival at 2pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Tuesday August 28
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The Old Black Bear, 68 High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BJ 7.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Wednesday August 29
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Ostrich Inn, Newland at 8pm, with Widders Border Morris, and Wild Oats Border Morris. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The Swan Inn, Staunton & Corse at 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Saturday September 1
 
*Ragged & Old Morris Dancers are at   Whittington Fête  Info: http://www.raggedandold.com
 
*Stroud Morris Dancers  are at Stroud Fringe Festival 10.30am – 4pm (approx) Info: Debra on 078 101 77671, email: d.hannis@rocketmail.com, web: www.stroudmorris.org.uk.
 
Sunday September 2
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at Westbury Carnival at 2pm. (tbc) Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Tuesday September 4
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  The Sherbourne Arms, Aldsworth, GL54 3RB 7.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Wednesday September 5
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The White Hart, Cinderford at 8pm, with Wild Oats Border Morris. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at  The White Hart, Maisemore at 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Saturday September 8
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are in Cheltenham Town Centre from 10 am. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men are at Newent Onion Fayre at 10am. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Sunday September 9
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men are at  Gloucester Docks from 10.30am. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are at Frampton Country Fair at 11am. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Monday September 10
 
**Chris Newman & Maíre Ní Chatasaigh are at Nettlebed Folk Club 8Pm £12 Info: 01628 636620 (evenings & weekends only)
 
Tuesday September 11
 
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
 
*Forest of Dean Morris Men  are at The Yew Tree, Clifford’s Mesne at 8pm, with Lassington Oak Morris Men. Info: 01594 824177, web: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/forestofdeanmorris/
 
Friday September 14
 
Cheltenham Folk Club, Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ.  Open night, singers & musicians welcome 8pm Info: 01242 571185/577506
 
Saturday September 15
 
**Johnny Coppin is at a Choir Day at Thornbury, where he will be singing and doing workshops Info: Jackie Jackson  btc37@tiscali.co.uk
 
*’Hands around Gloucester’ morris spectacular, Guildhall and Gate Streets Gloucester. From 10am with Forest Of Dean Morris Men, Ragged & Old Morris Dancers, England’s Glory Ladies Morris, Lassington Oak Morris Men etc More info when available
 
Wednesday September 19
 
*Lassington Oak Morris Men are on their Westgate Tour from 8pm. Info: 01452 714093 bagman.lassingtonoakmm@gmail.com
 
Tuesday September 25
 
*Gloucestershire Morris Men resume practices at  Chosen Hill School, Churchdown  7.45pm. Info: Info: 01242 244701
 
Friday September 28
 
Cheltenham Folk Club,  Beaufort Arms, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6HJ. Open night, singers & musicians welcome  8pm Info: 01242 571185/577506
 
Wednesday October 2
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men resume practices 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
 
Sunday October 6
 
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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
 
Saturday October 20
 
Lassington Oak Morris Men  are running a morris dance workshop at The Guildhall, Gloucester 10am, and at Apple Day Celebrations at Gloucester Folk Museum from 1pm Info: 07714 898671(m) or 01452 714093  Web site: http://www.lassingtonoak.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 November 24
 
*Barn Dance with Baily’s Beads, caller Mike Davies, at St Peter’s Social Centre, Black Dog Way, Gloucester 7.30pm £7.50 Bring and share supper. Info: 01242 527175
 
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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