Dear Supporter,
Ooops! What happened to October? There is no shortage of things happening. Our Tuesday practice evenings for the Black Hill Folk are now under way. It has been assumed that this would fit in with various work commitments and other meetings but please let us know if this is wrong. You will also see from below that the 2nd Tuesday of the month will be taken up by the new session at the Crown Inn, so Susie’s Song School will still be possible. Check on the Village Quire website for details of the Song School. That said, it would be a pity if anyone was excluded by inflexible meetings. Talking of sessions, the 11 of us who made it to the Longtown WI evening on the 18th October really enjoyed the experience and by all accounts so did many of the audience who came up to express their thanks afterwards. Well done everyone.
Just in case there is not enough going on for you it is always worth checking out the e-newsletters from the Borough Theatre Abergavenny and the Courtyard Hereford. There seems to be a regular supply of musical surprises. Since these can be very varied we will do nothing more than draw your attention to these excellent publications. Also, welcome to all our new followers of @FolkWorkshops. We now have 62 followers from elsewhere but only 2 from this mailing list (now numbering 60) as far as I can see. By exploring who follows us and who we follow you can build your own collection of information sources on Folk Music events throughout the border counties and beyond. Don’t forget to let us know if you think an event should be posted with us.
Upcoming Events
Sing Out and Sing Around Evenings at The Crown Inn, Longtown on Tuesday 8th November and every 2nd Tuesday of the month thereafter, weather permitting. We have always been made very welcome by Phil & Sheila at this excellent pub so let’s hope the sessions take off. Solo’s, duo’s, ensemble, instrumental performers and listeners all very welcome.
Grand Charity Folk Concert in aid of Oxfam, Water Aid, and Friends of the Earth, with ROY BAILEY and a host of others. Lots of interesting refreshments for sale including bio-dynamic Red and White Wine etc. Hereford Shire Hall: Sat 12th November, 7 p.m. ‘till late. Tickets ( £15 adults, children under 12 free) from Outback Records, Church Street, Hereford.
Friday 11th November, Armistice Day, at St. Margaret's Church 7.30 p.m. Black Hill Folk will be taking part in this evening of readings, song and meditation on the theme of Memories and Remembrance. Jim Neale will be joining us. We aim to end by 8.45 to give time for hot drinks and a chat with friends, new and old, afterwards. Entrance is Free, but all donations will be given to Royal British Legion.
Lanveynoe Church, Winter Warmer Concert, 25th November, Clodock Church, at 7.30 pm: The Pax Singers from Malvern will be signing a wide ranging selection including spirituals and folk songs. Tickets £10 ( children under 12 free). To include a glass of punch & a minced pie. Contact the Churchwardens or tickets on the door.
Carols & Crumpets at Brilley Village Hall, Fri 9th December 7.30 p.m. If you enjoyed the recent John Kirkpatrick concert, or are sorry that you missed it, he is performing at this evening of music for Christmas and Midwinter. At the moment we do not have a contact phone number, but we will post more details on @FolkWorkshops and pass the word in the usual way.
The Village Quire in Concert Saturday 10th December, All Saints Church, Cwmbach, Glasbury 7.30: Performing their annual concert of music and readings for Christmas this is an evening not to be missed. More details on their website. Simply Google Village Quire Glasbury. Please note this concert will also be staged again at the Globe, Hay on Wye on the 23rd December, also at 7.30
Annual Black Mountains Group Church Choir Coach Trip to St. David’s Hall Cardiff:14th December If you have never been to this event it is well worth the trip to hear the combined Welsh Hospitals Choirs, the Brass Ensemble of the Royal Welsh Regiment, and a celebrity guest. The latter is not usually known until nearer the date. Pick ups at Longtown Village, Clodock Church and Pandy. If you would like more details contact Bob Burson. We can always forward your e-mail if you send your request via FolkWorkhops.
Christmas Carol Singing at the Crown Inn Longtown: Friday 23rd December: From 8 pm As last year the Reverend Nicholas Lowton will be taking his keyboard to the Crown Inn Longtown to lead some Carol Singing, aided and abetted by Black Hill Folk with a few party pieces of their own. As this is the evening at the end of the last working week before Christmas it should be quite busy.
We hope to have some voice left for a quiet family Christmas and the two usual Carol Services. Will we be battling through the snow as in recent years?
So, if you are seeking a traditional Christmas there is loads of the stuff on your doorstep, hopefully with not too much of the white stuff. This seems all a bit tiring at this point but the trick is to make a happy selection. In the meantime our thanks go to John and Bridget Biggs who provided much of the above information and who are taking on some much appreciated organising due to the roller coaster ride we have had since September.
Best wishes from,
John & Jane Baxter
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