We’ve just had a cancellation on a Twin Room at Waddow.
Last chance to get a place at Waddow for this very exciting music making weekend of workshops 3rd – 5th February.
We have a 3 person Shared Room available for 3 men or 3 women.
Also available is a 4 person room in the attic.
We also have a few Day places still available for Saturday & Sunday.
Don’t miss out book now!
Contact alanbell@folkus.co.uk
tel 01253 872317
Hello everyone, please remember that your final balance is due for the 2012 Waddow weekend on Monday the 9th of January 2012. Thanks.
The Orchestra in Folkus made their public debut on Sunday 4th September in a special concert at the Fylde Folk Festival. Their performance was very well received. In addition, the Orchestra in Folkus Choir sang beautifully in their performance of the song cycle Wind, Sail, Sea & Sky, written and conducted by Alan Bell. Now the Orchestra is established the musical leader, Jenny Shotliff, is planning to arrange more rehearsals which should lead to more public performances.And in a late and unexpected development, Folkus has received an email from The European Network of Folk Orchestras (ENFO) which has been set up to preserve and study musical Heritage. The ENFO has invited Folkus to become a partner in a five year programme of musical development. Jenny Shotliff is making contact with ENFO so watch this space.
Regular and new events. The Jangles Folk have opened a new Folk Club at the Littleborough Conservative Club, Peel Street, Littleborough. Club nights are Tuesdays every fortnight. For information telephone Terry on 07802 581782 or Julie 07961 004339.
A new Folk class has begun at More Music in Morecambe. These are weekly sessions presented in association with Lancaster College and are held on Mondays 7.00pm. Cost only £4. Suitable for beginners and people who already play. Folkus tutor Ben Farmer will be in charge of teaching. Info: Darren Leadsom, More Music, 13-17 Devonshire Road, Morecambe. LA13 1QT Tel: 01524 831 997 Email: darren.leadsom@moremusic.org.uk www.moremusic.org.uk 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 Tel: 01254 240076 Mob: 07745 493135 www.fiddlemusic.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 Lancs. Tel: 01706 214787 from 7pm – 9pm, the workshops cost only £3 per session. In sessions, the group play Irish Traditional Music at a steady pace. All are welcome.
Alex Fisher St.Agnes School, Eccleston, Lancs Step Dance. Mondays. Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm. Advanced 8.30 – 9.30pm. Childrens Step Dance lessons. Tuesday 5.30 – 7.00pm. From 5yrs old upwards. Info: 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 – 9.00 pm. Contact Folkus tutor Carolyn Francis for details. Carolyn is also running Play in a Ceilidh Band (any instrument) sessions in Sedbergh, Cumbria. All enquiries to Carolyn Tel 07974 507585 email carolyn@striding-edge.demon.co.uk
For information on the Lakeland Voices group and activities contact David Burbridge 015396 21166 email davidburbridge@hotmail.com
For information on all ongoing folk music events, with articles, reviews, comments and details of forthcoming happenings, read FOLK NORTH WEST. The magazine has a new editor, treasurer and advertising manager. They will ensure the magazine continues to flourish. Available from folk clubs, festivals or on subscription from Anne Jones 5 May Ave Wallasey, Wirral CH44 9EP Tel 0151 6394285 email anneanddavejones@hotmail.co.uk
Our regular Folkus supporters may like to know that our senior tutor Stu Wright was taken ill on the eve of the Fylde Folk Festival and spent the weekend under observation in hospital. Happily, Stu has responded to treatment and will be teaching again soon.
Angie Bladen has moved to the North East with her husband following his retirement and they hope to become involved in the local folk scene in that area so rich in musical traditions. We wish them well.
As ever, we at Folkus are constantly seeking new ways in which we can use our expertise and knowledge to help people develop music making sessions throughout the region. So, if there is a music project under development in your area or you want to get one under way, please talk to us and Folkus may be able to help.
Continuing with our efforts to make people aware of Folkus, we have sports shirts and sweatshirts for sale. These are in a variety of sizes with white lettering on a burgundy background. Sports shirts cost £7. Sweatshirts £12. Incl. P&P from the Folkus office.
Folkus tutors Rusty & Stu Wright have compiled four tune books especially for Folkus pupils. The books are easy to understand and detail many easy tunes to play. They are ideal for beginners. Only £2 plus 37p postage from Folkus.
For details on Folkus activities, contact The Secretary, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8NP. Tel: 01253 872317 Fax: 01253 878382 email; alanbell@folkus.co.uk www.folkus.co.uk
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