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| Folkus continues to support the Palatine Fiddlers.
Sessions are held in the Mellor Brook Community Centre, Whalley Road, Mellor
Brook, Blackburn Lancs BB2 7PR.
Info: Julian Taylor 01254 240076 Mob 07745 493135
www.fiddlemusic.co.uk The Fiddle-d-dee-fiddle group for Chester and surrounding area, meet once a month on the second Thursday at 8pm. The group is changing venues so information on meetings can be obtained from Helen Armstrong at fiddle-d-dee@hotmail.co.uk The Haslingden Seisun sessions continue with some support from Folkus. The sessions take place on Wednesdays in the Irish Democratic Club, George Street, Haslingden. Tel 01706 214787 from 7-9 pm, the workshops cost only £3 per session. In sessions the group plays Irish Traditional Music at a steady pace. All are welcome. For information contact 01706 214787 http://www.fiddlemusic.co.uk Jubilee Music Workshops continue in Chorley. 2pm - 5pm. 1st Saturday in the month is dedicated to a slow & easy session band workshop. 2nd Saturday is a Concertina workshop. Details from Angie Bladen Tel 01257 263678. Alex Fisher continues with her Clog dancing sessions in Eccleston, Chorley. Mondays with adults & beginners 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm. Intermediate & advanced 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm. Tuesdays - Juniors from 6 pm - 7 pm. For information contact Alex Fisher 01257 453185 email alexfis@tiscali.co.uk The Lakeland Fiddlers meet every Tuesday in Castle Street Community Centre, Kendal at 7.30 pm - 9 pm. Contact Folkus tutor Carolyn Francis for details. Tel 07974 507 585. Email carolyn@striding-edge.demon.co.uk Carolyn is also running Play in a Ceilidh Band (any instrument) sessions in Sedbergh, Cumbria. All enquiries to Carolyn. David Burbridge continues The Lakeland Voices Folk Choir rehearsals in the Castle Street Centre in Kendal on Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.30 pm. Lakeland Voices continue to have a busy and exciting programme for singers and musicians. For more information on this organisation, contact David Burbridge 015396 21166. email davidburbridge@hotmail.com For information on Furness Tradition activities in South Lakeland, contact Director Ian Boyle 01229 583658 or secretary Les Ord 01229 584116 Continuing our working partnership with Spot On Rural Touring, Folkus is pleased to present the Californian singer & banjo player Debby McLatchy & The Albemarle Ramblers from Virginia in concert. This unique event will take place on the 27th February at Mellorbrook Community Centre.( See programme of events) This is their only appearance in Lancashire. An occasion not to be missed. |
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