Havering Folk Club News 18th September 2010
Hi all,
Peter here
Last Session: Well, what a terrific evening we had on Wednesday, 15th September. We usually have a great time on Wednesdays, but I think this must have been one of our best ever. Our guest artists, John Thompson & Nicole Murray aka Cloud Street were absolutely superb, giving us accomplished playing, good, powerful singing with beautiful harmonies, all put over with winning personalities and great “togetherness”.
We also managed to fit in 11 floor spots which I introduced. We enjoyed two songs each from Foxen, John Clarke, Smolowik, Andy Roberts and Margaret Brown, plus some step dancing from Sheila Grainger accompanied on this occasion by “The Fox”, John Eason. Others were able to sing just one song, namely Kriss Pouch (well, he played a new and unusual flute actually!), Jane Thomson, Tony Thomson, John Hare and a Havering Folk Club virgin, Claire Colley. A neighbour of Smolowik, he’s been trying to persuade her to come along for some time and she proved really popular with the audience. We want you back again Claire!
Our guests seemed quite impressed with us too. John said to me that it was a club full of excellent singers and I saw Nicole trying out Kriss’ flute after the session as well.
The Guv: Simon’s now out of hospital and walking about. He’s got a couple of pad thingies on his back and gives himself an electric shock with them every half hour or so which eases the discomfort from his back. Some of the ladies at the club told me what they’re called on Wednesday, but I’m afraid I’ve forgotten again. His breathing is much easier now although quite back to normal. I ran into him by chance in Sainsbury’s a couple of days after my visit and he wasn’t doing too badly.
Haverfolkies’ Outside Activities: Norman Faulkner took part in the open session at the Wat Tyler Festival last week and has asked me to point Haverfolk in the direction of his Facebook site under his altar ego Jed Jahsson.
Dave Worley is involved in a morning session on Friday September 24th on behalf of the McMillan Cancer Fund. Anyone interested in doing a brief set or simply finding out more should contact Dave direct on 01277 632701 or 07940 813599 or e-mail dave.worley@talktalk.net I believe events take place at various locations so there should be one near you.
Other Stuff: Chelmsford Morris (a great side by the way), hold their annual ceilidh on Saturday, 16th October 2010 at Hylands School, Chelmsford, CM1 3DF. The band is The Most Unexpected Band and they kick off at 7.30pm. The cost is £8 and you should bring your own food and drink. Tickets on the door or in advance from 01206 213884. I’ve attached a JPEG of their flyer which you can download if you’re able to help by displaying it, or they send you a handful if you phone ‘em.
Next Merry Meeting: Next Wednesday, 22nd September is another of our (extra)ordinary open sessions, when all are welcome to do a floor spot for us. The first 15 to put their names on the MC’s list are guaranteed two songs, after that it depends how many more we have, but we always try to fit everyone in for as many as we can. So, Make it a date – Wednesday at eight! at Havering Folk club – the feelgood folk club.
Cheers – Peter W.
Havering Folk Club, The Golden Lion, 2 High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR
01708 724544 07860 452623 haverfolk@yahoo.co.uk |
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