Havering Folk Club News 16th January 2011

Havering Folk Club News

16^th January 2011

 

Hi gang,,

Peter here once again.

 

Last Session:

Wednesday, 12^th January was well attended and thirteen floor spots came forward to entertain us. Having “caught something” from Gill I stayed silent this time as my throat wasn’t up to the task. However, Foxen did the honours as joint MCs and having kicked the evening off they introduced “Pep” Pepper, Smolowik, Bert Dady & Keith Petty, Bernie Pilgrim – on his own this time, Jane Thomson, Dave Worley, Helen Tegg, Andy Roberts, Sheila Grainger step-dancing accompanied by Bernie the Box and John the Fox, Simon Oliver, Margaret Brown and William Saint.

 

Haverfolks’ Outside Activities:

The recently-formed Four Seasons Folk Club, with which Haverman Smolowik is involved, has an evening of folk and acoustic music at the Polska YMCA, 20 Gunnersbury Ave., London W5 3QL. The concert begins at 7pm sharp and cups and plates will be provided for your own drinks and nibbles. Featured artists are Ian Martin, Andy Roberts, Smolowik, and Smolen (P.Smolen and A. Kotowicz. Nearest underground station is Ealing Common (District and Piccadilly lines) and the venue is just 5-minutes walk from there.

 

Other Stuff:

Loughton Folk Club, Loughton Club, 8 Station Rd., Loughton, IG10 4NX. Still has floor spots available this coming Thursday. Also featuring Will O’Donaghue & Sam Hopkins plus a special appearance of Reachback Acoustic ,two young singer songwriters at the start of their careers. Their 2011 spring and summer calendar is on http://www.loughtonfolkclub.btck.co.uk/WhatsOnattheClub or contact Jim Coombes  0776 214 6623

Sue Tuckey would be delighted to see any Haverfolk at the Crayside Folk Club. Full particulars can be found here http://www.craysidefolk.co.uk for anyone within striking distance.

 

Epping Forest Acoustic Club are back at THE SULTAN PUB, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1PD. Sunday 8pm ~ 11pm The 1st meeting of 2011 being 30th JANUARY At the moment all nights are open mic! but some featured acts will be booked later. Keep looking in at the web-site for updates!

www.eppingforestacousticclub.synthasite.com Contact Keith Britain if you want to book a spot. k.britain@sky.com 07903778024

 

Back to HFC:

Just a reminder that our sessions on Wednesday 26^th January, 2^nd February (The Kittiwakes) and 9^th February will be held at The Sun,47 London Rd., Romford, RM7 9QA – the same room that Romford Folk Club use. After that we’ll be back in our usual venue.

 

Next Merry Meeting:

Our next open session is on Wednesday 19^th January at The Golden Lion. As usual all are welcome to come along to perform or simply enjoy some good music in a great atmosphere. So make it a date – Wednesday at eight!

 

Cheers

 

                            www.haveringfolkclub.bravehost.co.uk

 

Havering Folk Club, The Golden Lion, 2 High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR

Posted via email from Andy Roberts