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Footnotes ...FOLK MUSIC WORKSHOPThe Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, was filledwith the sound of music on Saturday, 23rd April,when 40 musicians came together for afolk musicworkshop. Musicians travelled from Devon, Somerset&Dorset to take part in the music making &the afternoon was led by Pete Mac of Exmouthwho has led many similar events in other countiesbefore moving to Devon.Instruments included fiddles, keyboards, guitars,melodeons, accordions, concertinas, whistles,flutes &recorders &together they made awonderfulsound which even brought some people intothe hall to find out what was happening! Themusicians had amost enjoyable afternoon &arealready looking forward to the next one.The event was organised by Devon Folk &sponsored by the Exmouth Folk Dance Club.THE OLDE BERRY BANDCharlie Lewis tells of an exciting new folk-relatedmusical project which is in the process of beingset up at St. Mary’s church in Berry Pomeroy.Over acentury since it performed for the last time,we have decided to re-start our old parish band.As readers will know, until the advent of modernrecording technology the playing of the parishbands represented the only regular opportunity formost ordinary people to hear instrumental music.From the time of Elizabeth Ito the reign of QueenVictoria the bands sustained a long tradition oflive community-based musical performance, becomingin the process the root of the English folkmovement.Now, in aventure that is already bringing togetherperformers from avariety of musical backgrounds,we have begun to assemble an enthusiastic groupof local musicians. Concentrating mainly onre-discovering the Church of England’s lost traditionof metrical Psalmody, the band and choir willbe performing at Berry Pomeroy’s monthly serviceof Prayer Book matins (at 11.15 a.m. on the fourthSunday of each month). Using the 1562 EnglishPsalter as our principal textual source, we aim toexplore alargely forgotten musical repertoire andto breathe new life into one of the Church’sneglected traditions.11Last Thursdayof every monthatTheDevonArmsHotelNorthumberlandPlaceTeignmouth8pm.For furtherdetails contact:MartynHillstead01626778071matyngh@aol.comAlthough we have enough musicians to getstarted we are still looking for additionalperformers, so should any readers wish tobecome involved –either as players or singers–Iinvite them to contact me. Ican be reachedby telephone on 01803 525722 or by e-mail atelwynlewis@ntlworld.com . Of the twomethods the telephone seems to be the mostreliable!ALL CHANGE AT THE FOLK CLUBSNo sooner had the last magazine gone to printwhen landlord and consequently venues werechanging. Pennymoor Singaround has movedfrom Black Dog back to its origin at theCruwys Arms, Pennymoor (still 3rd Wed.).Peter Beer has moved Exe Folk Club from theGolden Lion to the Three Horseshoes,Cowley, Exeter on 3rd Friday - it's nonsmoking.The Braunton club on the 1st Sat hasmoved to the George at South Molton. Anew club opened in June at the Ruffwell,Thorverton ,to replace the Exeter Inn on lastFri of month -an excellent comfortable nonsmokingvenue with 3real ales.Also in Exeter,the Barnfield's Bedford Room open mikesession on 1st Fri. There're several new sessionslisted also -but it's as well to check clubis still running before making along journey !PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Footnotes ...OLD ROPE STRING BANDTragically, Joe Scurfield ,the fiddle player withthis popular and highly entertaining group, waskilled by ahit-and-run accident in Newcastle inJune.CALLER WANTEDMid Devon based Hips and Haws English CountryDance Band have been playing regularly forDances in Devon and Cornwall since 1978. Oneof their original callers, Ken Breeze has decided,after aperiod of poor health, to call it aday, andthe band are looking for a committed regularreplacement to share about 20-30 bookings ayearwith their other caller Linda. The 5-6 piece band,led by John Wilson on accordion, plays largelytraditional tunes for weekend weddings and partiesoften with ahigh proportion of inexperienceddancers. Aperiod as an understudy is possible forsomeone starting out with little experience, andthe band has an extensive library of dances toteach in this situation. Contact the band bookingssecretary, Cliff Jones on 01884 855638 for apreliminary chat.R.I.P.Dave Hewitt passed away peacefully in Juneafter along battle with cancer. Dave was one ofthe leading lights behind the South Brent Ceilidhsand actively involved with Morris in SouthDevon. ((Obituary in next issue).Rod Ballard, former fiddler with Exeter MorrisMen and founder member of Home Brew Bandalso succumbed to long-term cancer in June.BARING-GOULD IN OKEHAMPTONAfter 5years based in the villages of Lewdown &Bratton Clovelly, the Baring-Gould Festival ismoving in 2005 to Okehampton to take advantageof awider range of facilities. However, the studybreak, which follows the weekend festival, willbe based in Bridestowe. An impressiveprogramme (see advert & flyer) has been puttogether by the organisers, Wren..TODDDLING ALONG TO HALSWAYBack in March, Devon Folk responded to arequest from Halsway Manor to entertain childrenfrom a local playgroup. Patricia Reid &Colin Andrews delivered alively programme offolk music, dance and song, and fdemosntrated anumber of folk instruments, with some 'hands-on'opportunity for the youngsters.Accordion,Melodeonand Concertina Salesand RepairsAll types ofTuning and Conversions,Straight or MusetteIn stock:- 48 &72 BASS PIANOACCORDIONS, D&GMELODEONS,48 BASS B, C, C#Ridgeway, Scrapton Lane, Wadeford,Chard, Somerset, TA20 3ASTel. 01460 65159Redwing Advert12PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

After The FairBampton,DevonFriday28th–Sunday30thOctoberFestival with anAnglo/Irish/Breton flavourAweekendof music,song and dancewith :-Loads of free pub sessionsAfternoon concertwith Pennymoor Singaround and friendsSaturday night ceilidhwith the Dartmoor Pixie Bandcaller Sarah BazeleyVisitour website for fullprogrammedetails later inthe yearhttp://pennymoor.members.beeb.netTel 01884 860023After The FairFriday28th–Sunday30thOctober13PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

If you are a regular subscriber to this magazine, you are already a member of Devon Folk, acounty-wide organisation which supports folk activities in many different ways. If, on the otherhand, this is your first or occasional purchase of the magazine and you are keen for Devon to havean even more active and vibrant folk scene, then membership of Devon Folk is available at averymoderate cost -even free! Changes to the constitution passed at the 2005 A.G.M. have establishedclearly defined membership criteria intended to attract further support from clubs and individuals inDevon.Singin' Spring and aFolk Musician's Workshop are just two of the events this year which DevonFolk has sponsored, and at least three major folk festivals in the county have received assistance.Devon Folk is active in promoting folk activities with children, in schools and other youthorganisations. Devon Folk is run on behalf of its members by the Devon Folk Committee. Anymember of Devon Folk is entitled to stand for election to the Committee and to vote at GeneralMeetings.Membership of DevonFolk is open to:Any individual, on payment of an annual membership fee (currently £2)Any club onpayment of an annual membership fee (currently £4)This entitles two nominated club representatives to stand for election to the Committee and to voteat GeneralMeetings.FREE MEMBERSHIP of Devon Folk isautomatically given to:Any individual subscribing annually to theWhat's Afoot magazineAnnual subscription for magazine by post iscurrently £3. Where a subscription is in jointnames, only the first named will be entitled to standfor election to the Committee and to vote at GeneralMeetings. Individuals may opt to subscribe byregular purchase of magazine through anominatedclub.Any individual who is amember of E.F.D.S.S.resident in DevonAny Club in Devon which is affiliated toE.F.D.S.S.Two nominated representatives of the club areentitled to stand for election to the Committee andto vote at General Meetings.Acopy of the full constitution is available from theSecretary on request. Any person qualifying formembership of Devon Folk under more than onecategory is only entitled to one vote at GeneralMeetings. .14AMYCROFTERSBANDLively &Fun forBarn Dances,Folk Dances &Folk DanceClubsCALLER AVAILABLE IFREQUIREDContactAndrew Mycroft01404 46451PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

• Supports folk activities in Devon• Organises &sponsors workshops• Promotes folk music in schools• Is affiliated to D.A.I.S.I.(Devon Arts in Schools Initiative)• Is affiliated to E.F.D.S.S.(English Folk Dance &Song Society)• Publishes What's Afoot (3 ayear)• Sponsors the Devonfolk websiteMembership of Devon Folk is open to:Any individual ( membership fee currently £2 p.a.)Any 'folk activity' club (membership fee currently £4 p.a.)FREE Membership of Devon Folk is automaticallygiven to:Any individual subscribing to What's AfootAny E.F.D.S.S. member resident in DevonAny club in Devon which is affiliated to E.F.D.S.S.DevonFolkMembershipApplicationFormPlease tick relevant boxes and provide details accordingly. Current subscribers to What'sAfoot do not need to re-apply -they will receive areminder when their subscription is due.EFDSS members in Devon need take no action unless they wish to subscribe to What's Afoot.Please send completed form to:Mrs. J. Warren, 51, Green Park Road, Plymouth, PL9 9HUName:Iwish to subscribe to What's Afoot &receive free Devon Folk membershipAddress:Postcodeby annual subscription starting Aug/ Dec/ April 20.....Ienclose acheque for £3 payable to Devon Folkby purchase of 3consecutive issues starting Aug/ Dec/ April 20.......through the following club...............................................................Please enrol me as amember of Devon FolkIdo not wish to subscribe to What's Afoot. Ienclose acheque for £2PhoneWe wish to be aMember Club of Devon FolkWe enclose acheque for £4 payable to Devon Folk and details of two representativesName of Club:1st Represntative:2nd Represntative15PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Dances at the Civic Hall, TotnesRefreshments available. Sat. dances 8pm -11.30pm3rd September Robert Blackborow &The Devonians1st October Sarah Bazeley &The Dartmoor Pixie Band5th November Aileen Wills &Pete Mac Band3rd December Ray Goodswen &Weston Country Dance Band31st December NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE 8pm -12.15 amPeter Moxom &The Sundowners. (Admission £5 for everyone)All warmly welcomedMore information: June Prowse 01803 862435. Harry Lowe 01626 821045Club nights at Methodist Church Hall, Fore Street, Totnes, 8pm to 10 pmon 3rd Thursday of the month, except June, July &August16PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Devon Folk NewsAnnualGeneral Meeting 2006The date for next year's AGM is April 8th and it will be held in Broadclyst Victory Hall. During theafternoon aTea Dance is planned with Valerie Webster calling amixed programme of dances. TheAGM will follow at 6pmMusic Workshopand Dance 2006On 17th June 2006 Pete Mac will be running another afternoon Musicians' Workshopat the Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton and during the evening there is to be aFolk Dance. NicoleMac is the caller, the music will be by The Pete Mac Band and any workshop musicians who wouldlike to join them.Charity CollectionAnother event planned by Devon Folk for April/May next year is acharity collection in aid of theChildren's Hospice in North Devon. Ideally we should like all folk clubs in Devon to be involvedeven if it is only in asmall way. Perhaps your Club could donate the profits from adance or hold aspecial raffle. We are hoping that the Morris Clubs will come up with something spectacular for the1st May. More details will be available in the December issue of What's Afoot.English Dance &Song MagazineTheEDS magazine is planning to phase out the listing of diary dates and following this news theDevon Folk Committee agreed that in future we should have only two contact names and telephonenumbers plus details of our website. Thank you to all secretaries who have kept me informed but infuture please just let Colin Andrews at What's Afoot have your diary dates.Grants &SponsorshipsIn each magazine we list donations from Clubs and because of these donations, so far this year weare able to help sponsor the Teignmouth and Dartmoor Folk Festivals. We have made adonation toHalsway Manor towards their refurbishment fund and also adonation has been sent to the WrenTrust to fund music workshops in two Devon Schools.DonationsThe Committee would like to thank the following clubs for their donations and continued support:-Bloatertown advertExmouth FolkDance Club £120MADCAPS £150Totnes Folk Club£50Sheila ChappellWhat's Afootoperates amagazineexchangewith folk publicationsfromother counties orregions. Copiesof magazinesfrom other areasare always welcome.17PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Useful contacts (1)*Affiliated to EFDSSSocial DanceAylesbeare Folk Dance ClubTed Farmer, 01392 466326. Alt. Fri.Aylesbeare VH.Beacon Wheel Chair DancersSue Cummings 01803 554799Bideford Ceilidh ClubJohn Blackburn, 01237 476632 . Fri.Bideford Athletic Club, The Pill.Bideford Folk Dance Club*Miss Pat Kenworthy, 5, Allenstyle Road,Yelland, Barnstaple, 01271 860193Bridge Hall, Wed.Chard Folk Dance ClubDetails: 01460 62816. Alt.Thurs.,Combe St Nicholas VH. 8pm.Country Dance, Plymouth*Mrs Mary Wolton, 32, TreveneagueGardens, Manadon, Plymouth. 01752778544. Tues. Trinity United Reform Ch.Hall,TorLane,Hartley,Plymouth.8pm.D'AccordFrench & Breton Dances, Ide VillageHall, 3rd Friday 8pm. Pat Tomkins,01392 811593Dartington Folk*John Gibson, 15, Manor Rd, Bishopsteignton.01626 778058. Most Fridays,7.30 pm. www.dartfolk.fsnet.co.ukDevon Playford Club*Mrs. J. Alderslade, 22, Rosehill GardensKingskerswell, TQ12 5DN. 01803873290. Monthly, Sat. 2.30 pm BowhillPrimary School, Buddle Lane, Exeter.Exeter Folk Dance Group*Mr Chris Miles, 7, Highbury Park,Exmouth, 01395 275592. Last Fri 7.45,BaptistCh.Centre,PalaceGate,Exeter.Exmouth Folk Dance Club*Thursdays, Withycombe Rd. MethodistCh. Hall. 8-10 pm. Mr. Chris Miles, 7,Highbury Park, Exmouth. 01395275592. chrisandhighbury@zoom.co.ukExmouth YWCA*Wednesdays, 2.30 pm. AlexandraHouse, 57, Imperial Rd. Mainly Playford.Mrs S. Harper, Flat3, 6, Carlton Hill,Exmouth, EX8 2AJ. 01395 267171.Great Western Ceilidhs*Monthly, Bowhill Primary (John Stocker)Sch Exeter.PeteLangley01392491228Halsway Folk Dance ClubAlt. Wed. Halsway Manor, Crocombe,Somerset.Hennock&TeignValley FolkClubSee under songHoniton Folk Dance ClubWednesdays, Gittisham VH. 8 pm.Andrew Mycroft, 4, Sycamore Close,Honiton, EX14 2XP. 01404 46451KingsteigntonCountryDanceClub*Mrs M. Sainsbury, 202, Exeter Road,Kingsteignton. 01626 367615. Twicemonthly, Tuesdays. Ch. Hall.Kingsteignton Irish Set DancingClasses, Wednesdays, 8.30 pm. RydonCommunity Hall. Anne Gill 01803290427Launceston Folk Dance ClubSt. John's Ambulance Hall, Tues. 8pm(not July &August). 01579 362423Lucky Seven Folk Dance Club*Mrs Margaret Moxom, 7, Newcourt Rd,Topsham, Exeter. 01392 873606. Alt.Tues., Liverton VH. 8pm.Marldon & District Country &Playford Society (MADCAPS)*Mrs Jean Fillan, 29, Droridge, Dartington.01803 866380. Mon. Marldon NewVH.Minehead Folk Dance ClubPeter Jackson, 01984 640763. CatholicCh. Hall, Minehead.Pilton Folk Dance ClubJoan Lusted, Heatherdale, Mortehoe.01271 870793. Tues. ,Chaddiford LaneSchool.Plymouth GroupMiss Gladys Cann, 27, Underlane,Plymstock, Plymouth. 01792 401747.Salcombe Regis Folk Dance Club*Fri. Sidmouth College. MrsD. Cooper,6,Darnell Close,Sidmouth.01395 51313119PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Useful contacts (2)Sidford Folk Dance Club*J. Westwood, 01404 813863. Tuesday,Sidford VH. 8pm.Sidford Scottish Folk Dance ClubBrian Martin, 01404 850416. Mondays,Sidford VH. 8pm.South Hams Folk Dance Club*Philip Worth, Greenbank, Hope Cove,TQ7 3HP. 015448 561415. Wednesday,West Charleton VH.The Sunday ClubPeter Boskett, 57, Park Lane, Pinhoe,Exeter. 01392 468462.Tavistock Folk Dance Club*Mrs Margaret Williams, 14, Walters Rd.St Budeaux, Plymouth. 01752 350498.Thursday, Molly Owen Centre. (not July&Aug)Teign Playford Club*Bob Franklin, 01803 843402.Totnes Folk Dance Club*Mr HLowe, 12, Benedicts Rd, Liverton,Newton Abbot, TQ12 6JL. 01626821045. Third Thursday, Methodist Ch.Hall, 8pm (Not June, July, August).Universityof ExeterFolk DanceClubRichard Mason, 3, KingfisherDrive,Exeter, EX4 4SN. 01392 411434.Willand Folk Dance Club*Miss H.J. Webb, Spindles, 6, ChurchRoad, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8SB.01392270174.Alt.Thurs.,WillandVH.Willand Club Band WorkshopMary Marker 01626 854141 or HazelRidd 01884 820438. Willand Chapel,Gables Road, Willand.Song &MusicFolk song clubs are sometimes forced to changevenue at short notice due to a change inmanagement of apub. Please check with contactgiven if in doubt.Makethis spaceworkfor youTake asmalladvertSeepage 3for ratesBamptonTues., Bridge House Hotel. Bob Craig,01398 361478Bere Ferrers3rd Sun. Old Plough. Contact Jane on01822 841064Bideford Folk ClubJerry &Hilary Bix, 36, Lower Gunstone,Bideford. Tel/fax 01237 470792. Thurs.Joiners Arms, Market Place, Bideford.8.30 pm.Black TorringtonMon, Torridge Inn. Music session.BodminVic Legg, 01208 75261. Friday, GarlandOx, Bodmin.www.bodminfolk.freeserve.co.ukBovey TraceySong &music session, 1st Sunday, 1pm, King of Prussia. Chris Eccleshall,01803 840758Bow1st Wed, White Hart.(Pub closing Aug)Braunton1st Sat . Mariners Arms. Kath Davey,01598 760354.Brendon3rd Sat. Staghunters. Eileen Moore,01643 709394.BrixhamWed. 8.30 pm. Maritime Inn. ContactMarg. on 01803 855961Brompton Regis1st Thurs. The George. Martyn Babb01643 821200.ChudleighLast Wed. Open mike session, OldCoaching House.Chulmleigh3rd Sun. Red Lion. 01769 580384Combe MartinShammick Acoustic, 2nd Sat. TopGeorge Inn, Combe Martin. Tom &Barbara Brown 01271 88236620PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Useful contacts (3)DartingtonMon. Queens Arms. Chris Eccleshall01803 862364DenburyThursday., Union Inn. Acoustic mixedsession. Vic Connell 01803 812535Exeter, Barnfield Theatre.Ist Fri.. Bedford Room.Acoustic openmike session. Details: Jerry 07843419178Exeter, Globe2nd Fri.. Globe Inn, Newtown, ExeterExeter, Guitar Club2nd Fri., Whipton Community Centre(Old church). Roger Hutton, 01392873729Exeter, Exe Folk Club3rd Fri., Three Horseshoes, Cowley,Exeter, 8.00 pm. Peter Beer, 01884253524 /07775 811919Folk on the Moor, WotterSunday, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, nrShaugh Prior. Anton Horwich, 3, WoodsideCottages,Milton Combe,Yelverton,Plymouth. 01752 261669 (day), 01822853620 (eve).Halsway Manor (Crowcombe)1st Sun. Song &music session in thebar lounge.Harberton3rd Mon. Church House Inn. Chris Eccleshall,01803 862364HennockHennock &Teign Valley Folk Club, 3rdTues. Hennock VH. (Song & dance).Trevor Instone, 1, Pool Mill Cottages,Hennock, TQ13 9NS. 01647 277594HolsworthyKings Arms. Tues. Phil Williams 01288341308Horndon3rd Wed. Elephant'sNest, Horndon,nr.Tavistock.Ivybridge2nd &4th Tue. The Sportsman, ExeterRoad. . World Folk Music.Nick Reilly 01752 8950148.30 pm.Kingsbridge1st Thurs ,Crabshell Inn. Bob &BrendaBurnside, 01548 853351Luxborough2nd Fri., Royal Oak. George Ody 01463704347Lympstone1st Wed. Swan Inn. Music, song &words. Jenny Moon 01395 276569Malborough01548 561481. Wed. Royal Oak. NigelSture 01548 561975MineheadAcorn Folk Club,Old Ship Aground. 1stSat. Eileen Moore 01643 709394.acornfolkclub@ntlworld.com.www.exmoorfolkmusic.co.ukNewton AbbotSun. Two Mile Oak. 01626 208116Pennymoor Singaround3rd Wed. Cruwys Arms, PennymoorPetrockstoweLast Wed. Laurels Inn. English musicsession. Kate Nye 01837 81056621Plymouth, Artillery ArmsGeoff Rodd, 36, Downham Gardens,Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth. 01752709809. Alt. Tues. Artillery Arms PoundStreet, Stonehouse.Plymouth, Hyde Folk ClubMon., Hyde Park Hotel, Mutley PlainDenise Couch, 10, Short Park Road,Peverell, Plymouth, PL3 4PZ . 01752661367.Plymouth, Minerva InnLooe Street, Wed.Scoriton3rd Fri. Tradesman's Arms. Sue &Simon Williams 01364 631308South BrentPack Horse Hotel. Alt. Tues. Mostlysong Keith Beeby 01364 72587. EveryWed. mostly music Caroline 01364631308South Molton1st Sat. George Hotel. Kath Davey01598 760354PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Useful contacts (4)Sticklepath (Okehampton)1st Sun. Devonshire Inn. Bill Murray01647 231286Teignmouth3rd Thurs., Oystercatcher Cafe, Teignmouth.Steve & Anne Gill, 01803290427TeignmouthLast Thurs. Devon Arms Hotel, NorthumberlandPlace. Martyn Hillstead.01626 778071ThorvertonLast Friday, Ruffwell Inn (on A396)Peter & Maggie Cornelius, 01392210983Tiverton1st Tues., Racehorse Inn. SusannahBilleter 01884 821286Torquay Folk Song Club2nd Thursday, Crown &Sceptre. Steve& Anne Gill, 11,Cleveland Road,Torquay. 01803 290427TorquayFri. Crown & Sceptre, St Marychurch.Details: 01803 328290.TopshamSunday, Globe. Pete Hargrave, 01395577605. www.topshamfolkclub.co.uk8.30 pm (guest nights 8pm). Tickets forguest nights available one month inadvance from Gill Lowry 01392 254021TotnesTuesday, Kingsbridge Inn. Irish session.Andy Clarke 01803 732312Umberleigh2nd Mon, Rising Sun. 01769 560447Walkhampton (Yelverton)Last Wed. Walkhampton Inn. Also livemostly 'folky' live music, alt. Sats.StorytellingMid Devon Story Club3rd Sunday, Tom Cobley Tavern,Spreyton. 01837 82719Totnes StorytellQuarterly, Kingsbridge Inn. Lin Bramich01803 863558School &Youth GoupsExeterMuriel Forrest, 109, Portland Street, Exeter.01392 257550Exeter College (Special Needs)Mrs H. Budd, 19, Springfield Road,Exmouth, EX8 3JYHighSt PrimarySchool, PlymouthMrs J.M. Parry, High Street PrimarySchool, Stonehouse, Plymouth.Rockbeare Primary School.T.Green, RockbeareCE Primary School,Rockbeare, Exeter.22Quick guide to weekly clubs(NB: folk song clubs are included but notweekly pub sessions -see full listing for details.Please let editor know of any changes)..SUNDAYSONG: Folk on the Moor, WotterSONG: Globe Inn, TopshamMONDAYSONG: Hyde Folk Club, PlymouthDANCE: MADCAPS Club, MarldonTUESDAYSONG: Bridge House Hotel, BamptonDANCE: Launceston FDCDANCE: Country Dance, Plymouth.DANCE: Sidford FDC, VH.WEDNESDAYDANCE South Hams FDC,DANCE:Exmouth YWCA FDC,DANCE Irish Set ,KingsteigntonDANCE: Bideford FDC, Bridge Hall.DANCE:Honiton FDC, Gittisham VHTHURSDAYSONG: Bideford FC, Joiner's ArmsDANCE: Exmouth FDC,DANCE: Tavistock FDC,FRIDAYSONG: Bodmin FC, Garland OxDANCE: Bideford Ceilidh Club,DANCE: Dartington Folk at VH.DANCE: Salcombe Regis FDC,PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Diary Dates (1)JulyThu 28 SONGDevon Arms, TeignmouthFri 29 SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK(Every day until 5th August) Detailswww.sidmouthfolkweek.org.ukSun 31SONGFolk on the Moor,Wotter. Bram Taylor.Moorland Hotel,AugustFri 5 SONGBedford Rm, Barnfield Theatre, ExeterDARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVALSee display advert.Sat 6Sun 7Mon 8Thu 11Fri 12SONGRedwing, Lympstone. The Joyce GangDARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVALSee display advertDARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVALSee display advertMUSICRising Sun, UmberleighSONGTorquay FSC, Crown &Sceptre.SONGExeter, Globe, Clifton Street,Bodmin FSC, Garland Ox. ChrisFoster & Bara GrimsdottirSat 13 SONGShammick Acosutic,Combe Martin.Mon15Wed17Top George,BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVALEvery day until Sun. 21st. See centrepage insert.SONGPennymoorArmsSingaround, CruwysHorndon, Elephant's NestThu 18All details of events are published in good faith,but we cannot accept responsibility shouldinformation given to us be wrong, or for any Fri 19subsequent changes. If in doubt, please contactthe organisers. Events start at 8.00 pm unlessotherwise stated. Weekly club meetings are notlisted unless so requested by the organisers.VH =Village Hall. Ch. =Church FDC =FolkDance Club FSC =Folk Song Club.Sat 20Sun 21Thu 25Fri 26Sat 27Wed31SONGBideford FSC Big Sing with Tom &Barbara Brown &Roger Bryant. (partof festival events).Teignmouth, Oystercatcher Cafe.DANCEWelcombe VH. Oggle Band. Details01288 331796SONGExe FSC, Three Horseshoes, Cowley,Exeter.Bodmin FSC, Garland Ox. Bayou SecoSONGBrendon, Staghunters Inn.SONGTopsham FSC, Globe. Bayou SecoMUSIC &SONGRed Lion, ChulmleighSONGDevon Arms, Teignmouth.SONGExe Valley FSC, Ruffwell, ThorvertonFESTIVALStorytelling Festival, Aller Park, Dartington(until Mon 29th). Details: 01803863790MUSICLaurels Inn, Petrockstowe.SeptemberThu 1SONGKingsbridge, Crabshell InnFri 2 SONGBedford Rm, Barnfield Theatre, ExeterSat 3 SONGSouth Molton, George Hotel.23Sun 4Tue 6Wed 7Thu 8Minehead. Acorn FSC, Old ShipAgroundDANCECivic Hall, Totnes. Robert Blackborow,Devonians.SONGFolk on the Moor,Wotter. Ed RennieMoorland Hotel,SONGTiverton FSC, Racehorse InnDANCELucky 7FDC, Liverton VH.Sidford FDC at VH. Muriel Forrest.STORY &SONGLympstone, Swan Inn.SONGTorquay FSC, Crown &SceptrePDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Diary Dates (2) Sun 18 SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Harvey AndrewsThu 8 DANCEWilland FDC at VH. Jane Thomas,Ivythorn.Mon19Exmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch. Hall. Nicole &Pete Mac.Tue 20Fri 9 SONGExeter, Globe InnLuxborough Royal Oak,Sat 10 DANCEWillandOakhill.VH. Peter Moxom, Boys of Wed21CONCERTHarberton VH. Tim Van Eyken. £6SONGThu 22Shammick Acoustic, Top George,Combe Martin.Sun 11 SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter.Mon12 DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VH.Sat 24MUSICUmberleigh, Rising Sun.Tue 13 DANCESun 25Sidford FDC at VH. Peter MoxomCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Gil JefferiesThu 15 CONCERTMon26John Kirkpatrick., Chulmleigh, RedLion. Details &tickets 01769 580384 Tue 27DANCEExmouth FDC, WithycombeCh. Hall. Mary Marker.Meth.Totnes FDC, Methodist Ch Hall. Wed28Fri 16Sat 17SONGExe FSC, Three Horseshoes, Cowley,ExeterScoriton, Tradesman's ArmsDANCEWithleigh VH. Sarahmoor Pixie BandBazeley, Dart-CEILIDHSouth Brent VH. Folk 2SONGBrendon, Staghunters Inn.PLAYFORDDevon Playford Club, Bowhill PrimarySch., Buddle Lane, Exeter, 2.30 pm.Valerie & Ian McFarlane & GwynGeorge24Thu 29Fri 30Bere Ferrers, Old Plough InnMUSIC &SONGRed Lion, ChulmleighDANCEMADCAPS Club at Marldon VHDANCELucky 7FDC, Liverton VHSidford FDC at VH. Jane ThomasCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Gil JefferiesSONGPennymoor Singaround, Cruwys ArmsHorndon, Elephant's NestSONGTeignmouth, Oystercatcher CafeDANCEWilland FDC at VH. Mary Marker,SundownersExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch.Hall. Club callers.DANCEMackarness Hall, Honiton. RyanRoberts, Amycrofters. £3.50. Bring &share supperSONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter.Topsham FSC, Globe. Ian Bruce.DANCEMADCAPS Club at Marldon VHDANCESidford FDC at VH. Doreen CooperCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Chris ThorneMUSICLaurels Inn, PetrockstoweDANCEExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch.Hall. Ryan Roberts, AmycroftersSONGTeignmouth, Devon Arms.SONGExe Valley FSC, Ruffwell, Thorverton.DANCEExeter FDC, Baptist Ch. Centre, PalaceGate, Exeter. 7.45 pmOctoberSat 1 COPY DATE FOR NEXT WHAT'SAFOOT Diary dates Dec- Mar incl.DANCECivic Hall, Totnes. Sarah Bazeley,Dartmoor Pixie BandPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Diary Dates (3)Sat 1 SONGMinehead, Acorn FSC, Old ShipAground, John KirkpatrickSouth Molton, George Hotel.Sun 2 SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Nancy Kerr &James FaganMon 3 DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VHTue 4 DANCELucky 7FDC, Liverton VHSidford FDC at VH. Harry Turner &Andrew Mycroft.Country Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Frances OatesSONGTiverton FSC, Racehorse InnWed 5 STORY &SONGThu 6Lympstone, Swan Inn.DANCEExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth. Ch.Hall. Jane Thomas &Pete Mac.SONGKingsbridge, Crabshell Inn.Fri 7 SONGBedford Rm, Barnfield Theatre, ExeterSat 8 CONCERTAriel Centre, Totnes. Kevin Dempsey&Joe BroughtonCEILIDHSun 9Mon10Bowhill Primary (John Stocker)Buddle Lane, Exeter. Red ShedSch.DANCEWilland VH. IvanCountry Dance Band.SONGAitken, WestonShammick Acoustic,Combe Martin.Top George,DANCESunday Club, Exminster VH, 2pm.SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter.MUSICUmberleigh, Rising Sun.DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VH. DickLitle &Gwyn George.Tue 11Thu 13Fri 14Sat 15Sun 16Mon17Tue 18Wed19Thu 20Fri 21Fri25DANCESidford FDC at VH. Peter Moxom.Country Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Euphine &Alan Bromell, Tony DaweSONGTorquay FSC, Crown &Sceptre.DANCEExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.ChHall. Dennis Warry.Willand FDC at VH. Alan &MarianFinch, Club musicians.SONGExeter, Globe Inn.Luxborough, Royal OakDANCEPensilva Millenium Centre. SarahBazeley, Dartmoor Pixie Band. Bring &share supper. Tickets 01579 382402SONGBrendon, Staghunters InnPLAYFORDDevon Playford Club, Bowhill Primary(John Stocker) Sch. Buddle Lane,Exeter 2.30pm. AGM. Gladys Cann,Bob Franklin &Gwyn George.SONGTopsham FSC, Globe Inn. Grace NoteFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter.Tom Bliss &Tom NapperMUSIC &SONGChulmleigh, Red Lion.DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VHDANCELucky 7FDC, Liverton VHSidford FDC, Ted Farmer.Country Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Gil JefferiesSONGPennymoor Singaround, Cruwys Arms.Horndon, Elephant's Nest.CONCERTPalace Theatre, Paignton. Julie FelixDANCEExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch. Hall. Doreen Cooper, Amycrofters.Totnes FDC, Methodist Ch. Hall.SONGBideford FSC, Joiners Arms.CloudstreetTeignmouth, Oystercatcher CafeSONGExe FSC, Three Horseshoes, Cowley,Exeter. SONGPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Diary Dates (4)Fri 21Sat 22Sun 23Scoriton, Tradesman's ArmsBARING-GOULD FESTIVAL.(Until Sunday). See advert.DANCEPublic Hall, Budleigh Salterton. JaneThomas, Pete Mac Band.CONCERTGlobe, Topsham. Julie Felix. Details:01392 873471SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorlands Hotel,Wotter. Steve TilstonDANCESunday Club, Exminster VH. 2pmMon 24 DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VHTue 25 DANCESidford FDC at VH. Aileen Wills &Pete Mac.Country Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley.Wed26Thu 27Fri 28MUSICLaurels Inn, Petrockstowe.SONGTeignmouth, Devon Arms.DANCEWilland FDC at VH. Ted Farmer &Pete Mac.Exmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch. Hall. Wendy &Shirley.SONGExe Valley FSC, Ruffwell, Thorverton.FESTIVALBampton 'After The Fair'. Until Sunday30th. See display advert.DANCEExeter FDC, Baptist Ch. Centre, PalaceGate. 7.45 pmSat 29 PLAYFORDPlayford Party, Kingsteignton CommunityHall, 2.30 -6pm. Bob Franklin.Sun 30 SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorlands Hotel,Wotter.Mon31 DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VHNovemberTue 1 DANCEWed 2Thu 3Lucky 7FDC, Liverton VHSidford FDC at VH. Jane ThomasCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Gil JefferiesSONGTiverton FSC, Racehorse InnSTORY &SONGLympstone, Swan InnDANCEExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch.Hall. Club callers &Pete MacSONGKingsbridge, Crabshell Inn.Fri 4 SONGBedford Rm, Barnfield Theatre, ExeterSat 5 DANCEHarracott VH. Oggle Band. Details:01271 858844Civic Hall, Totnes. Aileen Wills, PeteMac BandSONGMinehead Acorn FSC, Old ShipAgroundSouth Molton, George Hotel.26Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8Thu 10Fri 11Sat 12SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Shep WooleyDANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VHDANCESidford FDC at VH. Peter Moxom.Country Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Chris ThorneDANCEWilland FDC at VH. Doreen Cooper,Club musicians.Exmouth FDC, WithycombeCh. Hall. Chris Miles.Meth.SONGTorquay FSC, CrownMartyn Wyndham-Read& Sceptre.Minehead Acorn FSC, Old ShipAground. Hearts of Oak.SONGExeter, Globe, Clifton Street.Luxborough, Royal OakDANCELaunceston Town Hall. Peter Moxom,Weston Country Dance Band.Willand VH. Ryan Roberts, Jigs forGigsSouth Brent VH.Dartmoor Pixie BandSarah Bazeley,CEILIDHBowhill Primary Sch, Buddle Lane,PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

MADCAPS Club, Marldon VHDiary Dates (5)Sat 12Sun 13Mon14Tue 15Wed16Thu 17Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon21Exeter. All Blacked UpCONCERTAriel Centre, Totnes. Blazing FiddlesSONGShammick Acoustic, Top George,Combe Martin.SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Vin GarbuttDANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VH. AileenWills.MUSICUmberleigh, Rising SunDANCELucky 7FDC, Liverton VHSidford FDC at VH. Nicole & PeteMacCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Gil JefferiesSONGPennymoor Singaround, Cruwys ArmsHorndon, Elephant's NestDANCETotnes FDC, Methodist Ch. HallExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch. Hall. Peter Moxom, AmycroftersSONGTeignmouth, Oystercatcher CafeSONGExe FSC, Three Horseshoes, Cowley,Exeter.Scoriton, Tradesman's ArmsDANCEBeaford VH.01805 603553Oggle Band. DetailsSONGBrendon, Foxhunters InnPLAYFORDDevon Playford Club, Bowhill PrimarySch. Buddle Lane, Exeter, 2.30 pm.Chris Turner &Gwyn GeorgeSONGFolk on the Moor,Wotter.Moorland Hotel,MUSIC &SONGChulmleigh, Red LionDANCE27Tue 22 DANCESidford FDC at VH. Aileen WillsCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Alan &MarianFinchThu 24 DANCEWilland FDC at VH. Callers' Night &Club musiciansExmouth FDC, Withycombe Meth.Ch. Hall. Jean HackstonSONGTeignmouth, Devon ArmsFri 25 SONGExe Valley FSC, Ruffwell, ThorvertonDANCEExeter FDC, Baptist Ch Centre, PalaceGate. 7.45 pmSat 26 DANCEBudleigh Salterton Public HallRobert Blackborow &Ivor HydeTavistock College. Sarah Bazeley,Dartmoor Pixie Band.CEILIDHPlymouth Maids Ceildih, College of StMark & St John. Fox Amongst TheChickens. Tickets: 01752 303939Sun 27 CONCERTAriel Centre, Totnes. Fairport Convention.SONGFolk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel,Wotter. Martyn Wyndham-ReadMon28 DANCEMADCAPS Club, Marldon VHTue 29 DANCELucky 7FDC, Liverton VHSidford FDC at VH. Jane ThomasCountry Dance, Plymouth, TrinityU.R. Ch. Hall, Hartley. Gil JefferiesWed30MUSICLaurels Inn, PetrockstoweDecemberSat 3 DANCECivic Hall, Totnes. Ray Goodswen,Weston Country Dance BandSONGMinehead, Acorn FSC, Old ShipAground. Nancy Kerr &James FaganSat 10DANCEFremington VH. (Pilton FDC) SarahBazeley &Dartmoor Pixie Band. Bring&share supper.CEILIDHPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Useful contacts (5)*Affiliated to EFDSSRitual &Display DanceGroups (Morris, Sword,Clog, Appalachian, etc)Alive &KickingAppalachian.JuliePage, 07815966838Appalachian ControleeJackie Holt, 17, Lower Fern Road, NewtonAbbot. 01626 366731BeltaneDi Brooks, 01626 872903Bideford Phoenix MorrisMartin Boyle, 01237 423716Blackawton MorrisChris Janman, 1, Castle Lane, Blackawton,Totnes. 01803 712362Black BessSuzanne Lovell, 01803 873908Bovey Tracey MummersRod Wilkins 01803 812581Cogs &WheelsFiona Elsworth, Sunopot, Liftondown,Lifton, PL16 7DB. 01566 784646mandf.elsworth@btinternet.comDartmoor BorderLis Richards 01822 853850Dartington Morris MenBrian Marks, 36, Powderham Road,Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EZ.01626 360990bagman@dartingtonmorrismen.org.ukExeter Morris MenNick Lambert, 6, Chrystal Close, TiptonSt John, EX10 0AY. 01404 813787Exmoor Border MorrisLesley Wormald 01271 830759Flaming MorrisColin Payne, 01404 850503Firestone*(Appalachian &Irish). Richard Mason,3, Kingfisher Drive, Exeter, EX4 4SN01392 41143428Glory of the West MorrisCarol Mantell, Beggar's Roost, HigherAshton, EX6 7QR. 01647 252740Great Western Morris MenTrevor Cook, 1, Croft Cottage, ChurchLane, Cheriton Bishop. EX6 6JU 0164724307 bagman@great-western.org.ukGreen Willow ClogSue Fildes 07768 625333Grimspound Border MorrisDon McMillan 01626 207600,donmcmillan@netbreeze.co.ukHarberton NavyNonnie Duncan, Little Cholwell,Harberton, Totnes. 01803 867650Heather &GorseJenny Gill 01626 779795Ilfracombe Red PetticoatsJanet Ellis, 01271 342351Lodestone BorderSteve Bussey, 01822 853085steveandalisonbussey@tiscali.co.ukNewton Bushel Morris MenAnthony Job, 29, Innerbrook Road,Chelston, Torquay. 01803 607987North Devon MummersFrancis & Barbara Verdigi 01271813843Plymouth Maidsplymouthmaids@hotmail.com JeanHawkins, 01752 303939Plymouth Morris MenJulian Kohler, 47, Dean Hill, Plymouth.Pl9 9AP. 01752 402841Raddon Hill Clog MorrisLesley Downes, Lower Brocks,Dunsford, EX6 7AB 01647 252767Sidmouth Steppers NW MorrisJean Salt 01395 516590Sweet CoppinGeorgie Humble, 150 Henson Park,Chard, TA20 1NL. 01460 64569Tarka Morris MenPhil Heming 07785 478282phil@bearstreetpharmacy.co.ukPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Useful contacts (6)Tormohun MorrisFrances Popley, 01803 322543Trigg Morris MenRoger Hancock 01208 73907Tudor Dance Group(16th Century Dance) Elizabeth Thurgood,Brookfield, Combe Water, Cotleigh,Honiton, EX14 9SQ. 01404831512Wheal Sophia NW MorrisColin Baker, 01404 841359Winkleigh MorrisAnne Bendix 01805 603599Wreckers MorrisSallyHamlyn 01822 832548 sally-@wreckers-morris.co.ukNational OrganisationsEFDSS National HQCecil Sharp House, 2, Regent's ParkRoad, London NW1 7AY. 020 74852206The Morris FederationFee Lock, 28, Fairstone Close, Hastings,Sussex. 01424 436052.www.morrisfed.org.ukThe Morris RingCharlie Corcoran, 70, Greengate Lane,Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3DL. Tel/fax0116 267 5654. www.themorrisring.orgOpen MorrisTracey Good 01507 608364secretaryoform@aol.comNationalYouth FolkloreTroupeof England*Dave Leverton, Heathers, Stanton Wick,Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4BZ. 01761490236 daveleverton@lycos.co.ukFestivalsBampton After The FairEnd of October. Clare Penney 01884860023Baring-Gould Festival21st - 23rd Oct.2005 Tel/fax 0183753754 info@wrenmusic.co.uk29FestivalsBideford Folk Festival15th - 21st August 2005. Jerry Bix01237 470792Cornwall Folk Festival.26th -29th August 2005. 01736 850630nialltimmins@tesco.netDartmoor Folk Festival*5th- 7th August 2005. August. P.J. Holmes,78, Addison Close, Exeter, EX41SNEnglish Country Music Festival*Jason Rice, 12, ChurchStreet, Crediton,EX17 5UUIntervarsityFolk Dance FestivalRichard Mason, 3, Kingfisher Drive, Exeter,EX4 4SN. 01392 411434Malborough Music FestivalMid-August., 01548 561481malborough.festival@ukonline.co.ukMinehead Folk FestivalEarly July. Mike & Di Dibble 01643841597Pennymoor Song &Ale1st weekend in June. Jon Shapley, 9,Higher Ley Nymet Rowland, Crediton,EX17 6AJPlymouth Folk FestivalMarilyn Goldsbrough 01752 564847Sidmouth Folk Week29th July -5th August 2005.www.sidmouthfolkweek.org.ukSourton, Fox &Hounds.Song weekend, May 2005. KathyWallis & Jon Heslop 01579 363505.Kathy.wallis@nasuwt.netTavistock Children's Festival2nd Sat. in May, Pannier Market. MrsMargaret Owen 01822 855858Teignmouth Folk Festival*June. Anne Gill, 01803 290427Westcountry Storytelling Festival-Aller Park, Dartington .Sat. 27th -Mon29th Aug. 2005. Details: 01803 863790.www.weststoryfest.co.ukPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

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Useful contacts (7)Bands(Those in bold type have an advert. elswehere inthis magazine. *EFDSS affiliated)).Amycrofters Band*Autumn GoldBarnaclesBarn OwlsBloatertown BandBonnetts BandBridgwater BandCavaliersChattering MagpiesCountry StyleDartmoor Pixie Band*Devil's FootstepsDevoniansEel GrindersEthnic BedlamFive Bar GateFlash CompanyFootlooseFox Amongst The ChickensFresh AireGrumbling Old MenHaymakersHips &HawsHobson's ChoiceHome BrewHot PunchIvythornIvor Hyde's BandJiggerypiperyJocosityLong Odds &Short StrawsLucy LasticMac's MaggotMonkey &The ChainsawMooncoin Ceilidh BandMore The MerrierMrsCrotty'sCeildh BandMultitude of SinsNewlyn ReelersOccasion Ceilidh BandOggle BandOld BoysOther BandPark Bench AristocratsPerfect CurePete Mac Band*PetronellaPieces of Eight*Pigs Might FlyPig's Whisper01404 4645101840 26170801803 85449601822 83200201237 47663201458 44325301823 32265201288 34135801822 83250701803 81355501837 84077501626 86625701752 22155701647 44002001752 56171801626 86625701392 27413501647 43346401579 35120101823 25748801278 73220201288 36162501884 85563801823 27253701363 87721601271 37312801458 4390601460 6515901647 43339007901 67300401460 6199601884 88138501752 40482101752 89505401803 29042701884 82043801803 76264501398 32401801736 36628401752 33750101271 86503001752 34504501326 56356401548 81003801823 43264201395 26655301884 82043801395 51387701392 41143401392 25035531PhoenixQuantock QuarendersRacing DemonRed ShedRedwingRedwing Duo*Reel ThingRumpusRusty BucketsRusty GulleyScallywagsSeven StarsShams BandSheer HopodyShort NoticeSilver &GoldSlack Ma GurdleSmileybootsSomersetsSpinach For NormanSqueezumSteve Gill &Andy ClarkeSundownersTinnersTroikaWalter Shortage &Hosepipe BannedWeston Country Dance Band01392 83308801984 65645901626 86404201363 77433901409 21149201395 26655301460 24041101548 56197501398 32349401803 29042701823 49076401803 86239301548 84223101769 52059501626 86404201752 26586901823 68052301752 36459601749 81220701837 8334701823 33356701803 29042701647 44075401736 78795101803 86239301837 84057301934 813326John TarlingCallingto recordedor live musicBeginners to experiencedFamily dances aspecialityUp to onehour's drive from AxminsterTel. 01297 34804d'AccordFrench&BretonDance&MusicLivemusic/dancetuition/bal3rd Friday of each month(except July &August)Ide Village Hall8.00 -11.30 pm £4.50 (£3 unwaged)Information: 01392 811593 /01837 83347PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

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Useful contacts (8)CallersNote: some callers will work with differentbands, but others only with specific or singlebands. Likewise, some bands will only workwith certain callers. Check when you book !Tom AddisonColin AndrewsGraham BarrettSarah BazeleyRobert BlackborowJohn BlackburnPeter BoskettAdrian BrayleyLinda BreezeTom BrownLes BurdenDennis CookTed FarmerMarion &Alan FinchJudy ForrowRay GoodswenSue Hamer-MossSusan HeardJan HewettGil JefferiesBeryl JukesRosie LonghurstNicole MacMary MarkerRichard MasonBarry MoulePeter MoxomEileen NightingaleFrances OatesMike &Sheila PalmerChristine PotterKate PowellJohn SearleTom StevensJohn TarlingJane ThomasGarry ThompsonChris ThorneHarry TurnerFred WardStorytellersM&W DacreRough Magic (A.Oakley &D.Newton)Jenny MoonClive Pig01392 42096401363 87721601823 46163201837 84077501823 32265201237 47663201392 46846201392 88203601363 77618401271 88236601840 26170801822 83200201392 46632601837 5245801626 86404201872 56034401805 60132301823 32349001404 4118201752 84413801209 71235701579 35120101395 26655301626 85414101392 41143401288 36162501392 87360601297 2340901209 21791801647 43346401278 45166501626 86625701872 86236001872 24082601297 3480401884 85526701271 86503001726 82327501823 66474501271 88262601837 8271901837 81019801395 27656901837 840089Regional ContactsFolknews KernowChris Ridley, Trenillocs, St. Column,Cornwall. 01637 880394Avon Folk DiaryDave Leverton, Heathers, StantonWick, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4BZ.01761 490236 daveleverton@lycos-.co.ukDorset FolkSteve Hunt, Meadow Cottage, ChapelLane, Woodlands, Wimborne, Dorset,BH12 8LU. 01202 814858Folk LondonSheila Finn, 4a, Kenilworth Road, PettsWood, Kent, BR5 1DY. 01689 825263Folk South WestEddie Upton, The Stables, MontacuteHouse, Montacute, TA15 6XP. Tel.01935 822911. Fax 01935 822024folksw@folksw.org.ukHalsway Manor MagazineAlan Corkett, Greengarth, NetherStowey, Somerset. 01278 732202 alan-@bcorkett.freeserve.co.ukPuddingstone (Herts)Libby Byne-Grey, 01920 460553Shreds &Patches (Shropshire)Sheila Mainwaring, 1, Herbert Avenue,Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF12BT. 01952 240989Somers FolklifeSam Simmonds, 16, Barrett Rise,Malvern, WR14 2UJ. 01684 575704.somers.folklife@virgin.netTaplas (Wales)Keith Hudson, 182, Broadway, Roath,Cardiff, CF24 1QJ. 02920 499759Wiltshire FolkGeoff Elwell, 3, Sarum Avenue, Melksham,Wilts. SN12 6BJ .01225 703650Worcestershire FolkRosie McMinn 01527 85437833PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

ReviewsJOANNA:-TraditionaldancemusicfromEnglandThe BISMARCKS Ref. EFDSSCD10 - April 2005It'sbeen along time coming but JOANNA the second album from the BISMARCKS has been wellworth the wait. As with their first album UPSTREAM the recording is of extremely high quality,although the material on the new album is similar in content, the style has evolved and sounds freshand up to dateThe Bismarcks are three musicians playing predominantly traditional tunes in a modern yettraditional style. No drums, no bass guitar, no brass, instead some of the finest fiddle, melodeon andpiano sounds that you are ever likely to hear.Members Nina Hansell, Gareth Kiddier and Ed Rennie have compiled another inspired collectionof dance tunes ranging from the perennial Speed The Plough, once voted the most performed dancetune of all time but now given the Bismarck touch and as aresult sounding original and interesting- to the exotically named Tarantella Calabria /3e Partie du Caledonia not adish at the local Italianrestaurant but acracking 48 bar jig. This tune in particular shows the band at their best. Ed'spercussive melodeon style and Nina's bouncy fiddle beautifully balanced with Gareth's pin sharpkeyboard bass lines underpinning asound which belies the size of the band.Other highlights include the Market Rasen Quickstep /Togmeister Twostep (Terry Wogan seems toget everywhere!) The Small Fee/Turn Again Martha two 32 bar polkas, Corn Rigs /High Tea atraditional morris rant, and a real gem to finish in a curious bonus track with the band andassembled crowd singing The Damper Song. An old music hall item, that Iwell remember my grannysinging with gusto.So if you like your ceilidh music with no unnecessary embellishments but with excellentmusicianship and style then go, buy this latest offering from the BISMARCKS and enjoy.Rob Jenkins (Bassist/Guitarist with Bloatertown Country Dance Band)BLACK CROW WHITE CROWDearman Gammon&HarrisonEFDSS CD11Annie Dearman, Vic Gammon and Steve Harrison will be known to some readers as solo artists, toothers as one half of aduo or in agroup. Although they have only recently started performingtogether as atrio, their collective experience is extensive, afact that is evident on this recording.Their knowledge of traditional music is also evident in the sleeve notes. The notes about the tracksare succinct and informative, while the background to the choice of music and the performance styleis invaluable in appreciating the album in more depth.They have obviously given much thought, based on both research and personal preference, to theirperformance style and have adopted one that would be difficult to imitate. As individual performersthey have distinctive styles, as atrio the blend is unique. Annie Dearman has apowerful voice thatresonates in the mind for some time after the CD has finished playing. In most of the numbers onwhich she sings the accompaniment is similarly robust and complements her singing perfectly. Withsuch astrong vocal lead, it might have been tempting to make the instrumentation of secondarysignificance which would have trivialised the value ofthe voice as an instrument and part ofawhole.Vic Gammon's voice gives the vocal contrast needed on an album of 19 tracks, especially on theIrish Set Dancing ClassesClosed August.New venue from Wednesday 7th Sept.8pm FunctionRoom,Jolly Farmer,Market Street, Newton Abbot.Details :Maggie Daniel 01803 204350DANCEWITHLEIGHVILLAGE HALLSaturday 17th SeptemberSarahBazeley& DartmoorPixieBand34PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Reviewsunaccompanied version of Early, Early In TheSpring, aparticular favourite.As for the instrumentation, at various times Vicplays anglo-concertina, banjo and 1-row melodeon,while Steve plays 1and 2row melodeonsand mouth organs. On three of the four instrumentalstracks, Trip to Brighton, Enfield Wash andPleal's Allemand, they are joined by JohnnyAdams. Both the song accompaniments and thetunes are rhythmic and emphatic, astyle that maynot be to all tastes but one that works well for thistrio. The standard of musicianship is excellentthroughout. A live performance would be anexciting and uplifting event and Ihope to be ableto see them in the not too distant future.The material has been chosen specifically to givean overview of the themes, origins and modes oftransmission that occur within traditional music.Thus love, marriage, seduction, sex, separation,fidelity, prostitution, loss jealously, parental disapproval,fantasy, death, murder and deception, allfeature: the themes familiar in the soap operas sopopular in today's society. They, therefore, "dealwith recurring human experiences and still havethe ability to speak to and move us today".This album is another brought out on the EFDSSlabel and is an indication of the valuable work thatis being done by the Society to promote traditionalmaterial through its publications. It brings togethertraditional songs and instrumental music inastyle appropriate to aparticular historical periodwith a twenty-first century interpretation. Thearrangements reflect the idea behind the project,both vocally and instrumentally. For anyone interestedin traditional music the CD should be intheir collection, likewise for those who want aclearer understanding of style or who enjoy arousing audio experience.Jacqueline PattenOggle Band advertFOOTLOOSEBARN DANCE BANDFOUR PIECE BANDOWN CALLERMike &Sheila 01647 433464Trevor 01769 52059535PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

ReviewsTHE MOONSHINES BRIGHTLynne Heraud and Pat Turner.Wildgoose records WGS 321 CDThis is aparticularly delightful CD. An example oftwo-part harmony at its very best.Though probably little known to many here in thedeep South West, both Lynn Heraud and PatTurner are recognised nationally as well establishedperformers, both as solo artists and incombination with others – Lynne with KeithKendrick was one of the guests at WadebridgeFestival 2004.When Iinitially listened to the first track on thisCD The Moon Shines Bright, in spite of theexcellence of their singing, I did have just onesmall reservation. That being, would sixteen tracksof female vocal purity begin to pall? Ican assurethe reader that it did not. It didn’t because of thediverse selection of material chosen –traditional,quasi-music hall, humorous to contemporary –withsuperlative harmonies applied and in two instancesto Pat’s guitar accompaniment. There are one ortwo instances of double-tracking, a techniquewhich I, in the main, frown upon. However, inrespect of this CD it is tastefully and appropriatelyapplied to musically beneficial effect, i.e. not tojust create more volume.Pat and Lynne, in the main, lean t’wards traditionalEnglish song but that in no way inhibits theirconsiderable ability to write their own material,Autumn is Down by Pat and IJust Want To Be LikeThe Other Girls by Lynne are perfect examples ofthis. And I must not fail to mention KeithScowcroft’s Where The Seeds Of Love Grew put tomusic by Lynne -brilliant. Iwonder how manypeople in the South West sing Scowie’s poems andare oblivious to the fact?Sometime ago, Iheard Lynn Heraud described, asthe ‘Hertfordshire linnet’, which Ithink, is an aptdescription of her singing. Lynn Heraud’s soaringvoice underpinned by and in combination with thewarm timbre of Pat Turner’s voice is a perfectmusical balance. They are the best female duo thatIhave heard for many years3piece Dance BandAccordion,fiddle,keyboardPetronellaSpecialists inScottish, Playford,,Contras&SquaresContactMary 01626 854141orHazel 01884 820438Nigel StureConcertina adKen HinchliffeLooking for the words of a song ? - It'samazing what you can find just by entering thetitle into Google or other similar search engine.36PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

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ReviewsPARALLELSTRANDSMartin Graebe & Shan CowanWGS323CDMartin has along-established and well-deservedreputation as asinger and writer of songs in thetraditional style. Indeed Martin was aregular onthe Exeter folk scene back in the 70's and early80's and at the long-defunct Sunday club at SouthTawton. In recent years Martin has become theleading authority on the work of Rev. SabineBaring-Gould in preserving the songs and musicof the South-West, and particularly of Devon fromthe late 19th Century and early twentieth century.Since meeting Martin a few years ago at aBaring-Gould study week, Shan has also undertakenmuch valuable work in researching Baring-Gould's sources and transcribing his collectedsongs.Irarely play anew CD asecond time immediatelyafter the initial hearing, but Iwas so taken withseveral of the tracks that Icouldn't delay hearingthem again. Though I'd not heard Martin performwith Shan before, nor with accompanying musicians,I'd expected aquality performance, but thechoice of material, the delivery, the harmoniesand the accompaniments (by Jeff Gillett on guitar&mandolin, Keith Kendrick on concertina, PaulBurgess on fiddle, Barry Lister on brass, PaulSartin on oboe and Paul Wilson on accordion) allcombine to make atruly impressive album.TheBarnOwlsCountryDanceBandEast CornwallDennisCook01822 832002other tracks on this album. Maiden UnderWillow, One Night at Ten o'Clock, and The Maidand Her Swain, followed by aguitar rendition ofone of William Andrew's hornpipes, all stand outas worthy tributes to Baring-Gould's work and tothe efforts of Martin and Shan in breathing newlife into the songs. But don't just take my wordfor it -buy the CD and give yourself atreat!.Colin AndrewsEXTENDED PROCRASTINATIONMawkin GoldenFarm,ThaxtedMawkin are afour-piece band from Thaxted,Essex, and this 30 minute CD, produced bySimon Ritchie, could be regarded, with its sixtracks as something of ademo disc. The soundproduced by fiddle, melodeon, guitar & basscertainly has one's feet tapping and wantingmore.The CD brings together some of Martin's best The material is alively mix of familiar tunes,compositions, such as Jack in the Green (inspired like St Anne's Reel, and John Kirkpatrick's Jumpby the Rockbeare pub of that name) and From at the Sun, with other tunes gleaned from theirSevern by the Somme,and material from Baring- fathers' tapes, and some of their own originalGould's collection that in some cases has not been compositions.heard for over a century. Apart from a little I'msure we'll be hearing more of Mawkin.difficulty in catching all the lyrics on Peter'sPrivate Army, the clarity of the vocals is excellent,and the accompaniment, where used, sympa-Colin Andrewsthetic and complementary, even unorthodox as in ACROSS ASTARRY HEAVENthe use of granite and slate slabs for the percussionon Stonecracker John. I've always beenDi Franklin LYNG225CDattracted by the song Tobacco (Is An IndianI'd heard of, but until very recently not actuallyWeed), whose origins go back to the Seventeenthheard Di Franklin sing. Her composition, Risecentury, but Idon't think Martin and Shan's duetThe Lark, certainly raised ahearty chorus fromcould be bettered -acapella at its best !TheirBideford Folk Club. By comparison, the songsvoices blend so well in harmony too on Jacky Myon this CD appear quite stark, with theSon, agentle yet strangely moving version of Lordunaccompanied solo voice. Unadorned, however,Randall. Ilike the linking of the traditonal Slythe quality of the lyrics and the tunes -almost allRenard with Martin's tongue-in-cheek Boxingher own - really stands out. There is someDay hunting frolic.tremendous material for singers looking for new'traditional' style songs. The story of MaryIcould write enthusiastically about many of the Bryant, the Cornish highwayman who was38PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Reviewsdeported to and escaped from Botany Bay, is agreattale, and The Old Pagoda Anchorage (words by CicelyFox-Smith) deserves to be widely heard. Just acoupleof the unpolished gems on this album.Colin Andrews(Available from Cheveney's Barn, Streamcross, Claverham,Somerset).L:aunceston FDC adHAWKAND HARNSER bookSINKERS AND SWIMMERS CDHarnser is aNorfolk dialect term for aHeron, whilst'Sinkers and Swimmers' are Norfolk dumplings whichwon't or will float. This suggests, rightly, that thebook and its associated CD are compilations ofmainlyNorfolk dance tunes, put together by Alan Helsdon, along-time bass player from Norwich who currentlyplays in the Tuesday sessions at the 'Nelson'. (All arewelcome).The book contains sixty tunes which are mostly inpairs so that they can easily be played as short sets,four local versions of what "furriners" just call theNorfolk Long Dance, and acircle dance known as theBuxton 7. There are extensive notes on the tunes,with such well-known names as Walter Bulwer, HarryCox, Percy Brown, the stalwart Norris Winstone("Win") and early collector Joan Roe much in evidence.Recorded source materials and current contactaddresses are among other interesting and usefulfeatures.The music is simply set out, without ornamentation,but with abasic chord accompaniment, mainly in thekeys of G and D, although there are a couple ofexcursions into C and F. (Dave Townsend hasoblingly got some of the latter in G/D in his "EnglishDance Music "volumes). The staves are big and clear,on landscape A5 spiral-bound format, and acetatecovers make it relatively safe to prop the book up on abar table.Many of the tunes can be heard on the CD performed Rumpus advertby various groups of local musicians, with differinginstrumental line-ups and playing styles. Some tunesare duplicated, showing how the basic dots can beinterpreted differently by avariety of musicians, butall are played at a comfortable pace with a nicehomely feel that invites you to join in and learn sometunes, whatever your level of ability.The book costs £10, the CD (at least 75 minutes long)a meagre £5, plus post & packing in each case.Details: email at quanting@care4free.net or Alan'swebsite:www.quanting.care4free.netDuncan Andrew39PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

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ReviewsWAGERDr. Faustus Fellside FECD 189Bring four individually highly respected youngsingers and musicians together to give a newslant to traditional ballads, add a couple oforiginal compositions and you have the essenceof Dr Faustus.On their debut album, though very good, Ifeltthat the quartet were still experimenting to findthe best combination of their talents. On theirlatest CD, there's still some experimentation butgenerally amuch more cohesive feeling in thepresentation. The opening track, BroomfieldWager, already asubstantial ballad, is quite amarathon, and demonstrates particularly well theblending of voices and instrumental for maximumdramatic effect. It's good also to hear moreuse of the voices in harmony.The songs generally are given the full instrumentalbacking and interludes, which, though possiblyirritating the purist, certainly gives addedinterest. Ididn't find the accompaniment distractingor intrusive. There are ten good tracks on thealbum, with Lord Ellenwater, acomposite versionof an epic ballad, and 'The Shepherd's Song'from the Gardiner collection being particularlyworthy of note.Tim Van Eyken, Benji Kirkpatrick, Paul Sartinand Robert Harbron bring an exciting approachto English traditional material as Dr Faustus.(Available from:Fellside RecordingsLtd, P.O. Box 40,WORKINGTON,Cumbria, CA14 3GJ01900 61566info@fellside.comwww.fellside.com).Colin AndrewsSounds Direct advertFLOATINGVERSES WGS322CDMary Humphries &AnahataFollowing in the footsteps of their two previousalbums, Mary & Anahata again serve up adelightful selection of traditional English songsand tunes researched and culled from avariety ofmanuscripts and collections. Always on the lookout for less familiar versions of a well-knownsong or an unusual but appealing tune, theirmaterial, well-supported by detailed sleevenotes, never lacks interest.The accompaniments on cello, melodeon andanglo concertina from Anahata perfectly complementMary's voice, which carries the samewarmth and feeling for the songs that sheexpresses in live performances. Ican honestlysay that there are no tracks which fail to appealto me, but the first and final songs, Green GrowThe Laurel and If IWere ABlackbird ,epitomiseMary's unique style and quality. Iparticularlylike Anahata's cheeky interposing of Morristunes between the verses of The Prickly Bush -not an obvious partnership! Though accompanyingherself on banjo on some songs, theinstrumentals feature Mary on English concertinaalong with Anahata's melodeon in amedleyof 3/2 hornpipes (one composed by Purcell) andaselection of other hornpipes influenced in partby playing for Molly Dancing in their EastAnglian home -all great to listen to, and arealchallenge for lesser melodeon players to copy.Once again, congratulations to WildGoose and toMary &Anahata for producing amost enjoyableCD.Colin AndrewsAny folk websitesofinterest?Please let usknow,so we can pass onthe details toothers.41PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Come and joinus .......TAVISTOCK FOLKDANCE CLUBForan Eveningof FolkDancingWe meet on aThursday Evening atTHE MOLLY OWEN CENTRE(Off Pixon Lane, Tavistock)8.00 pm -10.00 pm (Not July &August)WHY NOT COME ALONG AND TRY IT ?Whateveryourage-youwillenjoyit.Forthcoming eventsSat 27th November Dance at Tavistock College. Aileen Wills &Pete Mac BandSat. 18th June 2005 Jane Thomas, Silver &GoldSat. 26th Nov. 2005 Sarah Bazeley, Dartmoor Pixie Band.Bring &share supper at Saturday evening dances at Tavistock CollegeContact:- Mrs. Margaret Williams 01752 350498EXMOUTH FDC advert42PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

ReviewsSCATTER PIPESVicky Swan and Jonny DyerWGS 324 CDVicky Swan and Jonny Dyer are aperfect blendingof musical talents, having been playing together forover ten years both as aduo and as part of SeriousKitchen. Whilst Ipersonally consider Vicky Swanto be the principle exponent of the Scottish Smallpipes‘ south of the border’, she is also anextremely accomplished flautist and double bassplayer. Jonny Dyer exhibits outstanding technicalability in his supporting guitar work and alsotastefully applies his Pigin72 accordion on anumber of tracks.This CD is not just about Scottish smallpiping. It isa CD packed full with musical delights, songs,superlative smallpiping, brilliant guitar and fluteplaying and beautiful innovative compositions. Infact out of the eleven total tracks, only six are ofpure piping. On tracks, 3, 7 and 11, Jonny Dyersings The Hare’s Lament, The Trooper and theMaid, and Seven Little Gypsies respectively. Jonnyhas aclear mellow appealing voice and uses it togive an imaginative and contemporary interpretationto the three songs.Vicky Swan’s piping is everything that one wouldexpect from amusician of this calibre. Her phrasing,gracing of and empathy with the music is ajoyto hear. For me, Vicky Swan’s interpretation of J.Scott Skinner’s Hector the Hero and Jonny Dyer’sThe Willows can only be described as enchanting.Ihave just two small moans. In the first instance,the sleeve notes simply credit Vicky with playingthe Scottish Smallpipes and as far as Iam able todetermine, they are Smallpipes in ‘A’ throughoutthe recording. Iwould dearly have loved to hearVicky play the Smallpipes in ‘D’. Secondly, in thelatter part of track 11, there is an instance ofdouble-tracking over Vicky’s flute playing. Ifeelthat it is not necessary and does not enhance thecharmingly fluid purity of the flute.For those readers with amyopic opinion of pipersand piping The Bulgarian Bandit would be amusical revelation. The Bulgarian Bandit has awonderful Eastern European feel to it with asemi-quaver being missed out in one bar. To quotethe sleeve notes, “Wonderful for bodhran playersto get completely confused.” I, as the reviewer ofthis CD, am lost in admiration for Vicky Swan’stechnical ability.Ken Hinchliffe43EXMOUTH YWCA adENGLISH & BORDER MUSICFORPIPESDavid Faulkner -Border bagpipesSteve Turner -AccordionIf you think all bagpipes sound the same, thenDavid's article and the CDs reviewed on thispage should convince you otherwise.David's album is exactly as described in thetitle -an amazing selection of pipe tunes culledfrom various collections, all fully credited andcatalogued in the sleeve notes, and played onSwayne Border Pipes. There's not much pointin listing titles by name since almost all will beunfamiliar, but there are several 3/2 and 9/4hornpipes, a 9/8 slip jig as well as morefamiliar rhythms.Apiper will no doubt be keen to try some ofthe tunes out -or at least seek out the sources -and some ambitious musicians on other instrumentswill find several tunes an appealingchallenge. The album works very well, however,as relaxing 'mood music, particularlywith Steve's distinctive accompaniment of unusualchordal progressions and short countermelodybreaks.David &Steve both play with the Eelgrinders.Colin AndrewsPDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

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The Royal Exchange -anew danceADouble Sicilian Circle dance (line of 2couples facing another line of two couples around the room)in which the couples alternate their position in the line in successive turns of the dance. It can bedanced to any forty-eight bar jig or reel. The tunes given below were originally published in What'sAfoot several years ago, but almost illegibly. Dance &music by Colin Andrews.A1A2B1B2C1C2Do-si-do opposite. Circle left in fours.Ends balance and swing opposite while middle four right &left hand starFace partner for grand chain. Do-si-do partner half way, and continuechain to place.Circle eight half way. Face opposite for half right and left through.Lines go forward and back, Forward again and pass through.music: cat amongst the pidgeons/cabbage patch capers45PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

Morris MattersOn holiday eleswhere in the country orworking away from home for awhile ?Usethe Morris Federation, Morris Ring, andOpen Morris contacts in listings to get intouch with a 'local' side -they often knowwhere the best song and music sessions arehappening. Agood way to make friends in anew area -as one Devon dancer did recentlyin South Wales.FRANKEN'S NIGHTS WERE HOT STUFF ! CALL NELSON, CALL NELSON !goes theContrary to the reputation for frosty nights on the cry in the Sidmouth Mummer's Play , whichthird weekend in May, on which the Franken's will be performed by Exeter Morris MenNight tale is based, the Winkleigh Morris Family during the Sidmouth Folk Week (Sunday afternoon,&probably Thursday evening) as well asWeekend stayed warmer, if wetter.on Trafalgar Day later in the year. There willOld friends from Babylon, Ripley, Sompting, probably be a dress rehearsal during one ofand Beetlecrushers together with new visitors, Exeter's Thursday evening outingsHobos (above left) and Pigsty Morris joinedlocal sides at Merton on the Friday evening for NOT AGOOD TURNmusic, song and ale. On Saturday, four coach In these enlightened times, it is thankfully raretours took the host side and guests to various to find amen's morris side deliberately turningattractive venues in North & West Devon, and their back on adisplay by their female counterparts.Evidently some male chauvinists havesome were fortunate enough to dodge the thunderydeluges.yet to discover that 'manners maketh man!'(The reference is not to aDevon side -ed.)John Blackburn and the Bloatertown Band werecomplimented for the lively Saturday eveningceilidh.About half the visiting sides were able to performin Winkleigh Village Square for the Sundaymorning massed show, before rain caused ahastyretreat to the Community Centre to continue thedisplay under cover.SIDMOUTH STEPPERS hosted asmall butenjoyable day of dance around their town backin April. It was good to see Harberton Navyrevitalised with several new and youngishmembers. Jean Salt, of the Steppers has undertakenthe mammoth task of co-ordinating theMorris displays during the Sidmouth FolkWeek -expect Sunday lunchtime on the esplanadeto be as colourful and vibrant as ever.Organisers Anne Bendix and Angela Haines werewarmly thanked for their efforts and presentedwith abouquet apiece.SIDMOUTH WEEK CEILIDHS-draftDate Anchor noon Anchor 5pm Blackmore-8pm Ham LNE29/7 8pm RED SHED30/7 BISMARCKS GRAND UNION 8.30pm RANDOM BISMARCKS31/7 PIXIES 8.30PIXIES 2.30pm THINGUMAJIG G. UNION1/8 RANDOM GRAND UNION L. JOHNNNY ENG2/8 G. UNION TOTAL CHAOS ALL BLACKD UP 2.30 BLACKTHORN RANDOM3/8 THINGUMAJIG NANDOBINYAN ALL BLACKED UP4/8 SPINACH FOR NORMAN TOTAL CHAOS WHAPWEASELTHE BIG BAND5/8 BLOATERTOWN BLACKTHORN 2.30 WHAPWEASEL TICKLEDPINKSee www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk for updates, other dances and full festival programme46PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com

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