Music and Song Sessions

Music and Song sessions, please choose a county from the list on the right

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additions, deletions or amendments. Listings marked √ have been confirmed August 2021 onwards


CAMBRIDGESHIRE

See the online Folk Diary at Peterborough Folk Diary www.peterboroughfolkdiary.org.uk  Pete Shaw 01778 571563 

SUNDAYS

ELY Centre E: Barton Rd, Ely CB7 4DE.Folkie Funday. 1st Sundays 2pm - 4pm. £2.50 per adult ( to cover hall hire, drink & biscuits). Family friendly baby & child folk session, impromptu dancing, coffee & a chat. Hosted by Erin & Barry Watson √

Fulbourn Sports & Social Club (previously at Arrington): 1-4 pm alternate Sundays Nigel Pennick. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MONDAYS
CHATTERIS The Honest John: Third Mondays 9pm. Keith Cheale 01354 652868

MELBOURNE The Black Horse Orchard Road. Alternate Mons 8pm. Greenshoots Slow Session Starting from the dots. Paul Hardy 01223 263232 www.greenshootsmusic.org.uk

TUESDAYS 

GODMANCHESTER The Black Bull, Post St, Godmanchester, Huntingdon PE29 2AQ: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (next session 25th Oct) 8-11pm. Big music sessions, traditional music & the occasional traditional song. √

HISTON The King William IV, Church Street, Histon, Cambridgeshire CB24 9EP: First Tuesdays 8.30pm. Crofters Folk session. Contact: Dick Brading 01223 232 770

YAXLEY The Duck & Drake, 34 Main St, Yaxley, Peterborough PE7 3LY 7.30 - 10.30pm. Monthly Folk Music Session on 2nd Tuesdays. Traditional Music , mainly just music with a very occasional song, All welcome  More information from Anne Brown 07802 403551 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √

WEDNESDAYS
RAMSEY Railway Inn,132 Great Whyte: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Backroom Acoustic Music Club. Jools 07771 748247 Nigel 07756 468910 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

THURSDAYS
BURWELL FOLK CLUB: Burwell Sports Centre. 1st Thursdays 8pm  Martin O'Leary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. See Burwell Folk Facebook page.

GAMLINGAY   Wheatsheaf Pub  1st and 3rd Thursdays. Traditional English and Scottish Tunes and Songs. SG19 3JJ
Rod Ward 01763 852 377  / 07973 835466

HOLYWELL Old Ferryboat Inn on the river at Holywell near St Ives:  Tune session 1st Thursdays 7.30 - 10pm in the comfortable back room. A friendly & not too fast a session, with inexperienced players encouraged. Play by ear and/or from music. Clive Quick 07801 027141

HORNINGSEA The Plough and Fleece Community Pub, Horningsea, Cambridge, CB25 9JG: Singaround & tunes at the regular Thursday weekly session from 8.30 to 11pm. Everyone welcome. Tony This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07764922385



NORFOLK

MONDAYS
FAKENHAM The Crown: 6 Market Place NR21 9BP. Fakenham Old Time Session. 2nd Mondays 8 - 10pm. We play mainly Old-Time Tunes in the keys of A, C, D & G, staying in one key for each session. We play tunes at a slow-ish tempo, so if you'd like to learn about old-time music or just learn new tunes yo will be very welcome. You can view our FaceBook page HERE if you would like to know more. Contact Jeff Treadway at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by Messenger or text 07432 053267 √ 

NORWICH The Rose Tavern, Trinity Street, Norwich NR2 2AT: Every Monday Music & Song Open friendly session 8.30pm 01603 612110

NORWICH The White Horse, Trowse, NR14 8ST: Tune session

TUESDAYS

ACLE The Studio Above:  Above Arthur Jarys & Sons (Undertakers) on The Street next to St Edmunds Church 7.30pm. Songs and tunes.. Mostly 3rd Tuesdays with a couple of exceptions for when we have to work around two art classes. Please bring your own drinks & in the winter a 50p donation towards the heating costs. Dates for 2024: 2 Apr, 21 May, 18 June, 16 July, 20 Aug, 17 Sept, 29 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec.   Tina   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √

DISS Quaker Meeting House, 10 Frenze Road, IP22 4PA. £3.00

GORLESTON ON SEA The Pub on the Shrubs, Hawthorn Road, NR31 8ET: Every Tuesday. Music & Song from 8.30pm 01493 603780

NORTH WOOTON The Red Cat Station Road, North Wooton, Kings Lynn, PE30 3QH: 4th Tuesdays 7.45pm 01553 631244

ROUGHTON The New Inn, Norwich Rd NR11 8SJ: 2nd Tuesdays 2.30 - 5.30pm. Christine & Gordon 01692 402079 √

WELLS The Maltings NR23 1AN: 1st Tuesdays 7 - 10pm in the Bar. Open mike session. All styles of music and spoken word. Good quality PA available with experienced Sound Engineer to help you set up. Everyone gets two songs. maybe more if time permits. Upright piano and keyboard. Play /sing with house band maybe. Free drink for performers. Good mix of regulars, locals & holiday makers. Good fun, very welcoming session.  Hosted by Ken Connor 07713 389878√

WEDNESDAYS

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 1st Wednesdays Tin River 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 4th Wednesdays Gatehouse Lads 7.30pm or 8pm √

NORTH ELMHAM King's Head Folk Club NR20 5JB: 1st Wednesdays. Meet at 2pm for 2.30pm start. Finishes approx 5.30pm.  Acoustic session. Mainly but not exclusively folk songs & tunes. We usually go round the room twice.  Very friendly and welcoming group hosted by Ken Connor. Please send your details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to be kept informed about this.  √

NORWICH Hellesdon Parish Church: Norfolk Folk Ensemble 7.30 - 9.15pm £8 on the door  or in advance incl tea/coffee. A chance to play folk tunes together in Norwich Dates 2023: Mar 22nd, April 12th & 26th, May 10th & 24th, June 14th & 28th. Led by Paul Keeler of the Norwich Slow Session www.celticfolknorfolk.co.uk   √

NORWICH The Reindeer, Dereham Road, NR2 4AY: Tony Hall Folk Band (not a joining in session) Weekly at 8.30pm from 4th April

NORTH WOOTON The Red Cat Station Road, North Wooton, Kings Lynn, PE30 3QH: 3rd Wednesdays 8pm Tunes session 01553 631244

SHERINGHAM FOLK CLUB The Tyneside Club, Station Road, NR26 8RG: 2nd Wednesdays 8pm. Jeff Treadway This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   √

THETFORD The Bell Inn, King St IP24 2AZ: Sergeant Wilson Room:  Open House Music Group 1st Wednesdays 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Play, sing, recite or just listen in a friendly & supportive atmosphere. No mic or PA system. Mike Harding-White 07960 765544 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

THETFORD The Bell Inn, King St IP24 2AZ: Sergeant Wilson Room:  Folk Around the World 3rd Wednesdays. Whatever your tradition, wherever you are from. Hoping to see and hear singers, players and dancers. Be good to hear Jigs & Reels, Polkas & Mazurkas, Hornpipes & Ballada, Step Dance & Flamenco. From Accordions to Zithers, All Welcome. No mic or PA system. Mike Harding-White 07960 765544 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   √

THURSDAYS

ALBY The Horseshoes: 2.30 - 5.30pm (£2 entry) Last Thursdays. Christine & Gordon 01692 402079 √

BARDWELL The Dun Cow Public House, Up Street, IP31 1AA 2nd Thursdays 8pm till midnight Allen Nurse 01539 250806(pub)

EAST HARLING The Swan, NR16 2AD: 4th Thursdays 8pm Informal music & song 01953 714703

FAKENHAM The Crown: 6 Market Place NR21 9BP. The Jewel Acoustic Session an evening of Folk / Genre Free Music  3rd Thursdays from 7.30pm. Monthly half hour featured artist showcase of individual players, performers & singers followed by a session. It is a small, very friendly, welcoming & inclusive group.  See FB page HERE Piers Wallace This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √  

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 2nd Thursdays Irish Music Session 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 3rd Thursdays Storytelling 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 4th Thursdays Traditional Music & Song 7.30pm or 8pm √

GELDESTON The Locks Inn: 5th Thursdays Irish Music Session√ 7.30pm or 8pm √

NORTH LOPHAM King's Head, IP22 2NE: 3rd Thursdays 8pm. Music and song 01379 688007

NORTH WALSHAM: Uncle Walter's Music Night. Upstairs at The Shambles Bistro & Restaurant 6 Market St, North Walsham, NR28 9BZ (next to The Hop Inn). 1st Thursdays. 6.30 - 9.30pm. Mike Ward This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Chris Melhuish This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) √

NORWICH 192 Earlham Road, NR2 3RW: Slow Tune Session. 4th Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm NorwichSlowSession Currently running online every fortninght. See FB page HERE  Norwich Slow Tune Session norwichslowsession.wixsite.com √

NORWICH The Belle Vue, 46 St Philips Rd, Norwich NR2 3BL: Folk Night at The Belle Vue 1st Thursdays from 8pm. Chris Holderness & Friends √

REDGRAVE, Nr Diss. The Cross Keys Public House, The Street, IP221RW 4th Thursdays 8pm 

SOUTHREPPS The Vernon Arms Pub, Church Street, NR11 8NP: 2nd Thursdays from 7.30pm 01263 833355 √

WOLFERTON Social Club, Nr King's Lynn, PE31 6HA: The Wolf Folk Club, round the room format, alternate Thursdays. Roger Young 01485 600948 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

FRIDAYS
THE GREEN BRITAIN CENTRE SWAFFHAM, PE37 7HT: 1st Fridays 7.30pm Open Mic session.

DOWNHAM MARKET The Crown Bridge Street, PE38 9DH Poets & Songwriters. Last Fridays in the Stable Bar 01366 382322

HINDOLVESTON; Village Hall. Last Fridays 8pm.All welcome, mainly East Anglian style. 07909 571103  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

NORWICH FOLK CLUB The Christchurch Centre, Magdalen Road, NR3 4LA Weekly 8 to 11pm www.norwichfolkclub.net

SATURDAYS
FLYING FOLK CLUB. Various venues around Norwich area. Saturdays approx monthly. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RAVENINGHAM Ravenous Cafe, Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road NR14 6NU: 2nd Saturdays 7.30 -10.30pm. Singers, Musicians & listeners all welcome. 01508 548406 www.mdcannellantiques.com

SUNDAYS
BLAKENEY Harbour (Room) Folk Club, Harbour Room, 139 High Street, Blakeney Norfolk NR25 7NU: 2nd Sundays 3 to 6pm & last Sundays 7.30 to 10.30pm Tom Harrison 07785 731804 √

GREAT MASSINGHAM Social Club. West Norfolk Radio's Live Sunday Show from 7pm to 10, usually twice a month but see website www.westnorfolkradio.co.uk to check dates. Live audience welcome. Free entry. Contact Jane Clayton on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KENNINGHALL The Red Lion: 2nd Sundays 4pm - 7pm. Singers and Musicians welcome  √

SHOULDHAM The King's Arms, PE33 0BY 2nd Sundays 6.00 to 9.00pm Tunes session. Jan 01366 377612 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

WEYBOURNE: FOLK AT WEYBOURNE: Weybourne Village Hall, Beach Lane Weybourne NR25 7AH. 3rd Sundays 3pm until 6pm. Bring your own drinks/snacks etc. Tea/coffee available.Everyone welcome singers, musicians, dancers and audience. Join in or just listen. £1.00 entrance. Further details from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

WYMONDHAM The Feathers, Town Green, NR18 0PN: Last Sundays 8pm 01953 605675

 

 


 SUFFOLK

MONDAYS
BLAXHALL The Ship Inn: Every monday afternoon 'The Company of The Blaxhall Ship' (The Blaxhall Boys) Get together every Monday afternoon for a good old singsong-traditional folk and contemporary too. A glimpse of what pub life used to be. All welcome 2.30 - 4.30pm 01728 688316 √

BURY ST EDMUNDS The Dove, Hospital Road: 3rd Mondays. Traditional sing & play around the room. Dave Ward 01359 241554

THORNHAM MAGNA Four Horseshoes: 1st Mondays. Traditional tunes and songs. 01379 678777

TUESDAYS

RINGSTEAD The Gin Trap: 1st Tuesdays 7.45pm Genial Adrian in the chair

RISBY Crown and Castle, South St: 1st Tuesdays 8.00pm. Sing, Say & Play 

TATTINGSTONE White Horse: Bluegrass session on last Tuesdays 8pm. All welcome. Chris 07889 607612

RUMBURGH The Rumburgh Buck, Mill Road, Rumburgh, Halesworth: Traditional Folk Music. Every Tuesday lunchtime √

STANTON MUSICIANS: Stanton Church Room, Old Bury Road, Stanton IP31 2BX. Fortnightly sessions 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month 7.00-9.00pm.  £3 per session including music (dots) and refreshments (sorry no beer!). Stanton is sityated between Bury St Edmunds and Diss on the A143. Ring Pip 07747 131848 or Colin 07795 412539 ANY TIME for more info. Check out our website www.stanton-musicians.net 

WISSETT Village Hall: FolkWise folk session open to anyone aged 14-25. All abilities welcome, singers, dancers & acoustic instrumentalists. 3rd Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm £1.50 to cover Hall hire.  Megan Wisdom This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

WEDNESDAYS

BLAXHALL The Ship Inn: Traditional Music Night at The Ship. All welcome. 3rd Wednesdays from 8.30pm. Richard Cove 01394 411345 √

BUNGAY, Fisher Theatre: Fisher Folk & Acoustic in the Cellar. Wednesdays  Check FB Page for dates.

BURY FOLK COLLECTIVE: Risbygate Sports Club, Westley Rd, Bury St Edmunds. Contemporary Folk 1st Wednesdays 8.00pm www.buryfolkcollective.co.uk √

BURY FOLK COLLECTIVE: Risbygate Sports Club, Westley Rd, Bury St Edmunds. Folk Roots 4th Wednesdays 8.00 - 10.30pm. www.buryfolkcollective.co.uk √

EYE The Banks Arts Centre: Folk Night Acoustic Music & Poetry. 3rd Wednesdays 7.15 - 10.00pm  £3 minimum contribution. All are welcome to take part, just to listen, to meet new people or renew old friendships where the focus is having fun. Bring your instrument, music, chord sheets or poetry. Dom This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

HUNDON Rose & Crown: Folk club/session on 3rd Wednesdays. Anne 01440 762772 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WOOLPIT The Bull: 2nd Wednesdays in the back room from 8.00pm. Traditional songs and tunes around the room. 01359 240393 or John 07784 260006

THURSDAYS
BARDWELL The Dun Cow: 2nd Thursdays 8pm. Informal music & song. Allen Nurse 01359 250806

BLAXHALL The Ship Inn: Blaxhall Busk. Get together for musicians & lovers of good music. Open Mike PA provided, bring own leads. Alternate Thursdays 8.30-10.30pm 01728 688316

EASTBRIDGE Eels Foot: Last Thursdays ‘Squit’ Session. 01728 830154 √

GLEMSFORD The Angel: Traditional music and a few songs. All welcome. Last Thursdays 8.00pm Maggie Leopold 01787 281275

HENLEY Cross Keys: Alternate Thursdays 8pm 01473 274977

IPSWICH Steamboat Tavern, New Cut West: Last Thursdays. Music & song. 01473 601902 √

KELSALE Social Club Bar: Singaround on 2nd Thursdays from 8pm. All welcome to join in or just listen. Dave G-G 01728 604594 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MARKET WESTON Mill Inn : 1st Thursdays. Informal music & song. 01359 221018

MIDDLETON The Bell: 1st Thursdays

SOUTHWOLD Harbour Inn: Traditional Song and Tune session with Derek Simpson 2nd thursdays from 8.15pm √

FRIDAYS
KETTLEBURGH Chequers: Traditional English Tune session with The Alde Buoys 3rd fridays from 8.30pm

LONG MELFORD Folk Club Cock & Bell: Upstairs 2nd Friday 8pm, Music & song singaround format. Pauline O'Brien This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LOWESTOFT Gunton Estate Community Hall, Hollingsworth Road, N.Lowestoft NR32 4DZ: Waveney Acoustic Singaround Club. Play, sing, recite or just listen in a friendly & supportive atmosphere. Alternate Fridays. No Bar-BYO Brian Carter 01502 537812 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

STONHAM ASPAL Village Hall: Open Mic Night 3rd Fridays 7.30pm starting Jan 17th 2020. Musicians , singers, poets welcome.

SATURDAYS
FRAMLINGHAM Crab & Winkle, Brick Lane: Last Saturdays £2 for charity.

RAVENINGHAM Raveningham Centre near Beccles: Folk Night on 2nd Saturdays 7.30pm Mal Cannell √

SUNDAYS
EASTBRIDGE. Eels Foot: Last Sundays Folk session. 01728 830154

HADLEIGH The King's Head 3rd Sundays 18.00 - 20.30pm This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √ check timings

IPSWICH The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road: 1st Sundays. Traditional songs and tunes from 8.00pm. 01473 215862 √

OFFTON Limeburners: Every Sunday. Song & Music session. 01473 658318

PETTISTREE Greyhound: Acoustic singaround on 2nd Sundays from 7.30pm. 01728 74645

RUMBURGH The Rumburgh Buck, Mill Road, Rumburgh, Halesworth: The Kitchen Band & Friends 1st Sunday evenings.  Traditional Folk Music - Rumburgh Buck √

SOUTHWOLD Harbour Inn: 1st and 3rd Sunday ‘Shindig’ sessions. 01502 722381

STOWMARKET: The Walnut: Big Old Sing: 1st Sundays 3-5pm. Lots of shanties. Old (& not so old) folk songs with choruses. No performers. All sing everything. Occasional suggestions of harmonies. Some rounds. Mostle accapella. Its fun,friendly & good for you. Heather Bexon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √ 

TATTINGSTONE White Horse: 1st and 3rd Sundays. Busking sessions 01473 328060

SUDBURY Bar of The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane: Acoustic music. Open music nights. Mostly last Sundays 7.30pm. All welcome. See website or 01787 374745 for details.


 ESSEX

MONDAYS
HARWICH The New Bell:2nd Mondays

LITTLEY GREEN Compasses: 3rd Mondays. Myles Barrett 07831815134 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

TUESDAYS
COLCHESTER Ale House, 82 Butt Road, Colchester, CO3 3DA: 2nd Tuesdays 8pm-10.30pm Song & Tune session run by Cathy & Kieran Fitzgerald 01206 548571 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √

LITTLE BENTLEY Bricklayers: 3rd Tuesdays Bluegrass. 8pm. 01206 250405

TATTINGSTONE Wheatsheaf: 2nd Tuesdays Bluegrass.

TATTINGSTONE White Horse: Last Tuesdays Bluegrass Chris & Jill.

CHELMSFORD The Queen's Head, 30 Lower Anchor St. CM2 0AS: Every Tuesday Session in bar 9pm. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CHELMSFORD The Orange Tree 6 Lower Anchor St CM2 0AS: Reduced tempo beginners session 7-8.30pm every tuesday. Peter Kemp This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

WEDNESDAYS
FRATING The Kings Arms: On the A133, Clacton side of Colchester. 4th Wednesdays 8pm. Brenda Perry 01206 230537 07895196656 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

HEDINGHAM MUSICIANS NIGHT Snooker & Social Club, Station Rd, Sible Hedingham: 4th Weds. Acoustic open mic session & featured artist. Terry Crouch 01787 460264 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

THURSDAYS
ALTHORNE The Huntsman and Hounds, Green Lane: 2nd Thursdays Meg Crawford 01621 783965

BICKNACRE The Brewers Arms CM3 4HD on B1418 between Bicnacre & Woodham Ferrers: Dengie English Sessions. 4th Thursdays. Meg Crawford 01621 783965

BROADS GREEN, The Walnut Tree CM3 1DT: 2nd Thursdays. Informal song & music sessions in the bar. Paul McCann 07947 217840 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PURLEIGH, The Bell, The Street CM3 6QJ: Dengie English Sessions. 3rd Thursdays Meg 01621 783965

SOUTHMINSTER The Station Arms, Station Rd CM0 7EW. 4th Thursdays 8.30pm. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

WITHAM Little Elms Pub, Dorothy Sayers Drive: Singaround Janet Gylford 01376 513238 07941 354685

WOODHAM FERRERS The Bell, Main Street CM3 8RG B1418: Dengie English Sessions. 1st Thurdays Meg Crawford 01621 783965

WOODHAM MORTIMER nr MALDON The Hurdlemakers Arms CM9 6ST off B1010 between Danbury & Purleigh: Dengie English Sessions. 2nd Thursdays starts Mar 8th 8.30pm Meg Crawford 01621 783965

WRITTLE GREEN Rose and Crown (Ex Blackmore FC) 1st Thursdays, singaround. Dave Andrews 07871 628981 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FRIDAYS
BRADWELL ON SEA The Clubhouse, Greenland Caravan Site Meadow CM0 7PP: 5th Fridays (when there is one) during the season. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

INGATESTONE Viper, Mill Green CM4 0PT: 2nd Fridays 8.30pm. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

LITTLE BRAXTED The Green Man, Green Man Lane CM8 3LB: 4th Fridays 8.30pm. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

PLESHEY The Leather Bottle, The Street CM3 1HG: 1st Fridays 8.30pm. Martyn White 07885 265925 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

ROXWELL The Chequers, The Street CM1 4PD (near Chelmesford): 3rd Fridays 8.30pm. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS
BLACK NOTLEY King William 4th,  114 London Road, Black Notley CM77 7BU: 3rd Sundays 8.30pm. Edric Field 07968 314069 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

CHELMSFORD The Woolpack, Mildmay Road:

COLCHESTER The Forester’s Arms: 2nd Sundays 8.00pm until closing time Tom Hardy This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LITTLE CANFIELD The Lion & Lamb, Stortford Rd, Little Canfield nr Takely, Dunmow CM6 1SR: 2nd Sundays 7.30-10.30pm. Mixed music & song, all genres. Chris Brimley 01245 360082 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LITTLE HORKESLEY Beehive: 1st Sunday lunchtime. Carolyn Last 01206 511925

 

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Events diary

 

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April 2024

 Tue  2  St Neots Folk Club: The Priory Centre. St Neots PE19 2BH. Details & tickets HERE  Tom McConville
Thur 4 Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE Hannah Rarity
 Fri  5  Hadleigh Folk & Acoustic Music Nights: Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL Details & tickets HERE  Rosewood with Trickerlily
  5 Stapleford Granary: Bury Rd, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Details & tickets HERE  Dallahan
Sat 6 The Canopy Theatre:  Hungate Church, Hungate Lane, Beccles NR34 9TT  See HERE for details & tickets Boo Hewerdine
  6 East Anglian Traditional Music Trust: Stowmarket Scout Centre, Milton Rd North, Stowmarket IP14 1EX Events details & Tickets HERE  A Feast from the East: Traditional Song Forum's Spring Conference
 Fri-Sun  5-7 Norwich Historical Dance: Norwich & Cambridge Early Dance Weekend 2024 University of East Anglia. More details HERE  Contact Harriet Cox at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Course: Renaissance and Playford Dances with Tutor Kath Waters
Sun 7 Black Fen Folk Club: NCI Centre, Holland St, Cambridge CB4 3DL.  Details & Tickets HERE Maclaine Colston & Saul Rose
Tue 9 St Neots Folk Club: The Priory Centre. St Neots PE19 2BH. Details & tickets HERE Christina Alden & Alex Patterson
Sat 13 John Peel Centre: Church Walk, Stowmarket IP14 1ET Details & Tickets HERE Honey & The Bear
Sun 14 Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE Will Page
 Mon  15 Cambridge Junction: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX. Details & tickets HERE Daoiri Farrell 
  15 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Spiers & Boden
Tue 16 St Neots Folk Club: The Priory Centre. St Neots PE19 2BH. Details & tickets HERE Rhys Wilson + Paul Scourfield
Wed 17 Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE The Boxwood Chessmen
  17 Anteros Arts Foundation 7-15 Fye Bridge St, Norwich NR3 1LJ. Details & Tickets HERE Fay Hield
Fri 19 FolkEast Blaxhall Sessions: Blaxhall Village Hall, Church Rd, Blaxhall nr Woodbridge IP12 2DX. Details HERE and tickets HERE Jez Lowe
  19 Anteros Arts Foundation 7-15 Fye Bridge St, Norwich NR3 1LJ. Details & Tickets HERE Chris Fox
Sat 20 Otley Village Hall: Tickets from Otley shop or contact Julie 07739 476922 Ceilidh with Stumpy Oak
Sun 21 Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE Fay Hield
   21  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Singers/Musicians
Mon 22 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Hunter Muskett
Tues   23  The Apex: Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3FD. Details & Tickets HERE  Feast of Fiddles
  23 St Neots Folk Club: The Priory Centre. St Neots PE19 2BH. Details & tickets HERE Richard Digance
Thur 25 Cromer Pier Theatre: Details & Tickets HERE Feast of Fiddles: 30th Anniversary Tour
 Fri  26  Everyman Folk Club: The Riverside Centre, Gt Glemham, Stratford St Andrew, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1LL Details & Tickets HERE Keith Donnelly & Lauren South
 Sat  27 Cambridge Junction: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX. Details & tickets HERE Annie Dressner
  27 The Canopy Theatre:  Hungate Church, Hungate Lane, Beccles NR34 9TT  See HERE for details & tickets Hannah Scott + Ross Burkitt & Ali Ward
  27 Edgefield Village Hall: The Green,Edgefield Village NR24 2AL (on the B1149 Norwich to Holt Rd) . 7.30pm Tickets £10 Phone Tom on 07789 102274. Ba & Refreshments The Blow-Ins (Celtic Harp & Guitar)
 Mon  29  Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE  The Brothers Gillespie

 


 

 May 2024

       
 Fri  3 Hadleigh Folk & Acoustic Music Nights: Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL Details & tickets HERE  The Rabbitts & Jeremy Harmer
Sun 5 Black Fen Folk Club: NCI Centre, Holland St, Cambridge CB4 3DL.  Details & Tickets HERE Janice Burns & Jon Doran
Fri 10 Stapleford Granary: Bury Rd, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Details & tickets HERE  The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Fri-Sun 10-12 Folk on The Pier: Cromer Pier Details & Tickets HERE

Line up HERE

Sun 12 Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE Granny's Attic
Mon 13 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Granny's Attic
Tues   14  The Apex: Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3FD. Details & Tickets HERE  Kate Rusby
  14 Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE Blue Rose Code
Wed 15 Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE Gerry Colvin Band + Eric Sedge
 Sat  18  Ceilidhs on the Move: Clopton Village Hall, IP13 6QN  Hosepipe Band
   18  The Canopy Theatre:  Hungate Church, Hungate Lane, Beccles NR34 9TT  See HERE for details & tickets  Janice Burns & Jon Doran
Sat-Sun 18-20 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Folk Club Birthday Celebrations - see below for individual days
Sat 18 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Family Folk Show with Megson
Sun 19 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Folk Club at 60: In conversation with Vince Rayner and Elaine Barker: Dougie MacLean in Concert
  19 Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Martyn Wyndham-Read
Mon 20 Colchester Folk Club: Colchester Arts Centre Church St, Colchester CO1 1NF  Details & tickets HERE Blowzabella
Sat 25 East Anglian Traditional Music Trust: Wingfield Barns,Suffolk IP21 5RA Events details & Tickets HERE  More Tham Melodeons
  25 Cambridge Corn Exchange: 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QB. Details & Tickets HERE Richard Thompson
  30 Anteros Arts Foundation 7-15 Fye Bridge St, Norwich NR3 1LJ. Details & Tickets HERE Mitchell & Vincent
 Fri   31  Everyman Folk Club: The Riverside Centre, Gt Glemham, Stratford St Andrew, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1LL Details & Tickets HERE  Crows
       
       

 

June 2024

 Sat  1  The Canopy Theatre:  Hungate Church, Hungate Lane, Beccles NR34 9TT  See HERE for details & tickets  Tania Opland & Mike Freeman
  1 Cley Village Hall: The Fairstead Cley NR25 7RJ. In aid of Amnesty International. Tickets £10  from Chris 07719 543756 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on the door. Bar & Pizza. Keileidh with Klezmerized
Sun 2 Black Fen Folk Club: NCI Centre, Holland St, Cambridge CB4 3DL.  Details & Tickets HERE Lauren South & Gemma Khawaja
 Fri  7  Hadleigh Folk & Acoustic Music Nights: Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL Details & tickets HERE  Gwendal Moele & Paul Riley with Chris King
 Fri-Sat  7-9 St Neots Folk Club: The Priory Centre. St Neots PE19 2BH. Details & tickets HERE  41st St Neots Folk Festival
       
   16  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Singers ? Musicians
 Wed  19  Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE  Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
Thur 20 Wingfield Barns: Church Rd, Wingfield, Suffolk IP21 5RA. Details & tickets HERE Topette!! 10th Anniversary Tour
 Fri  21 Thorington Theatre: Thorington Suffolk IP17 3RB. Details & Tickets HERE  The Silver Darlings & Mike Warner : Stories & Shanties
Sat 22  The Canopy Theatre:  Hungate Church, Hungate Lane, Beccles NR34 9TT  See HERE for details & tickets Georgia Shackleton
 Sun  23  Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE  Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow
  29 Bury Folk Festival : Walled Garden, Nowton Park , Bury st Edmunds. Details & Tickets HERE tba
   29  Anteros Arts Foundation 7-15 Fye Bridge St, Norwich NR3 1LJ. Details & Tickets HERE  Songs of the Folk

 


July 2024

       
       
 Fri -Sun  12-14  Ely Folk Club Folk Festival 2024:  Details & Tickets HERE  Ely Folk Festival 2024
Sat 13 Hainford Village Hall: Hall Road, Hainford NR10 3LX. Ceilidh 7.30pm - 10.30pm £8 per person. Please bring a plate to share. Hot & Cold drinks available but no bar. Tickets from Helen Copperthwaite 07798 538768 or 01263 734682 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Ceilidh: The Keel Band
 Wed  17  Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE  Camus + tba
       
 Sun  21  Folk at The Froize : The Froize Inn, Chillesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PU. Details & Tickets HERE  Katie Spencer
   21  East Anglian Traditional Music Trust: The Compasses, Littley Green, Chelmesford, Essex CM3 1BU Events details & Tickets HERE   Stepdance Day
   21  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Harbour Lights Trio

 


August 2024

       
       
       
 Thur-Sun  16-18   FolkEast Folk Festival: Glemham Hall. Suffolk. Details & Tickets  HERE  FolkEast Folk Festival
   18  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Singers/Musicians
       
       

 


September 2024

       
  Fri-Sun  6-8  Bungay Folk Festival: Venues around the Town. Details & Tickets HERE  tba
   15  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   John Connolly
 Wed  18  Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke + The Browns 
       
 Sat  21  East Anglian Traditional Music Trust: Venues around Stowmarket Town Centre.  Events details & Tickets HERE   Traditional Music Day 2024
       
       

 


October 2024

       
       
       Details tba 
       
 Wed  16  Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE Christina Alden & Alex Patterson + tba
 Fri  18  Wingfield Barns: Church Rd, Wingfield, Suffolk IP21 5RA. Details & tickets HERE  Jack Rutter
  20 Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Singers /Musicians
   26  Cromer Pier Theatre: Details & Tickets HERE  Fairport Convention
       

 


 November 2024

   1  Anteros Arts Foundation 7-15 Fye Bridge St, Norwich NR3 1LJ. Details & Tickets HERE  Katie Grace Harris
Thur 7 Cambridge Corn Exchange: 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QB. Details & Tickets HERE Fisherman's Friends: Rock the Boat Tour 2024
 Fri  8  Wingfield Barns: Church Rd, Wingfield, Suffolk IP21 5RA. Details & tickets HERE  Megson
       
 Wed  13  Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE Bob Fox + tba 
   17  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Reg Meuross
   26  Cambridge Corn Exchange: 2 Wheeler St, Cambridge CB2 3QB. Details & Tickets HERE  Bellowhead
       
       

 


 December 2024

       
       
   15  Weybourne: Folk at Weybourne Village Hall NR25 7AH Tony Baylis 01263 588781  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Singers/Musicians
 Wed  18  Ely Folk Club: Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3XD. Details & Tickets HERE London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra + tba 
       
       
       
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Essex

BULMER FOLK DANCE CLUB. Bulmer Village Hall: 2nd Mondays 8.00pm (Not Aug) Wendy Rowe - 01787 375935.

CLACTON & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Conservative Club, Old Road. Mondays 7.45pm. Sue Curd 01473 811742 07779 674870 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

COLCHESTER FOLK DANCE CLUB St. John’s Green School.: Fortnightly, Wednesdays in school terms. 8pm. Tom Grady 01206 549176 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MARKS TEY FOLK DANCE CLUB St Andrews Church Hall: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm. Sylvia Gaspar 01206 240591

PRET-A-DANSER: The YMCA Hall, 159 Magdalen St, Colchester CO1 2JX: French & Breton music & dance. 7pm music workshop, 8-10pm dance. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TOUCHSTONE FOLK DANCE CLUB Wivenhoe Congregational Church Hall: Thursdays (not summer holidays & Christmas). 8pm. Elaine Wood. 01206 822877.

TRIANGLE FOLK DANCE CLUB Frinton Community Assn, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton: 1st, 3rd & 4th Mondays 7.30pm. Liz Bruce 01255 676960.


Norfolk

BECCLES (Scottish folk dancing): Wednesday evenings at The Garden Room, Hungate Church, Beccles, NR34 7TT Hilary 07501 837761 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

CAISTER/ROLLESBY Circle Dancing with Pam, Pam Redwood 01493 748830

CROMER FOLK DANCE CLUB. Tue 7.30pm, (not August) W.I. Hall, Garden Street. John Twell - 01263 578224.

GREAT YARMOUTH U3A COUNTRY DANCE GROUP: 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-4pm Old Unitarian Church, Yarmouth Way, Great Yarmouth.  Tony Sundram This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01493 290422 or mobile 07955580455

HAINFORD ENGLISH FOLK DANCE CLUB: Hainford Village Hall, Hall Rd, Hainford NR10 3LX. Mondays 6.30 - 7.30pm Helen Copperthwaite 07798 538768  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √

HEMPTON JELENKA BALKAN FOLK DANCE GROUP. Hempton Memorial Hall, nr Fakenham, NR21 7LG. Monthly Saturdays 2 to 4.30pm. Dawn Wakefield 01328 856582 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

LOWESTOFT Square & Folk Dance Club, Suffolk. St Marks Church Centre, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, NR33 9JX Tony Sundram 01493 290422 or mobile 07955580455

MARDLES CEILIDHS. Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH Fridays 7:30-9:45pm October to May, click for dates. John 01603 812472 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NORWICH HISTORICAL DANCE. Norwich High School, 95 Newmarket Road,Norwich, NR2 2HU: Thursdays 7.30 to 9.30pm during term time. Contact Amanda 01603 503824 www.norwichhistoricaldance.org.uk 

NORWICH IRISH SET DANCING: Manor Rooms, Trowse nr Norwich. 2nd Mondays. See Adult Dancers section of Irish Society website www.irishsocietyofeastanglia.co.uk/dancers

NORWICH REEL SOCIETY (Scottish Country Dancing) Alternate Weds. United Reformed Church Hall, Unthank Rd. Contact Janice McKellar 01603 717898

NORWICH RSCDS (Royal Scottish Country Dance Society): For details of dance classes in Norwich & Norfolk, see www.rscds-norwich.org.uk

NORWICH FRIDAY FOLK DANCE CLUB. (Country/Playford). 7.30pm Fridays term time, Cringleford Community Centre, Oakfields Road, NR4 6XF Val Grogutt 01379 608313.

NORWICH PIED À TERRE. Canary Social Club, 104 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RT. European Music & Dance 1st Wednesdays, 8.15pm This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.piedaterre.me.com

SHERINGHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB. Mondays 7.30pm, for further details phone 01328 878321 .

STIBBARD FOLK DANCE CLUB. Alternate Fridays 7.45pm, Stibbard Village Hall & Hempton Village Hall near Fakenham. Mary Dugdale 01328 829215

THETFORD FOLK DANCE CLUB. Mondays 8 to 10pm, Methodist Church Hall, Tanner Street, phone for dates Margaret Haines 01284 704095 or Joan Stebbens 01284 769867  

WAVENEY VALLEY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB: Friendly and fun easy going classes aimed for beginners and returners/improvers. Each week on Monday afternoon: 2-4pm at Bungay Community Centre, Old Grammar Lane, Bungay, NR35 1PU. Free parking. Refreshments provided. To book a place, or to find out more, please contact Jo Poole: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or phone on 07814110784. √

WENDLING FOLK DANCE GROUP. Village Hall Mon 7.30 to 9.30pm   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √

WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB. Wroxham Church Hall, Wroxham. Fridays 7.30pm. Rod Purdy 01603 897299. Dancing recommences July 2021. (updated May 21)


Suffolk

ALDEBURGH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Church Hall,St Peter & St Paul. 2nd and last Wednesdays 11am. Helen Gardner 01728 453993

ANGLO SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF IPSWICH. Please be aware that highland dress is not required, come in comfortable clothes & a pair of soft shoes. You don't even need to bring a partner!  We have Saturday night dances at intervals throughout the year. For details of affiliated Clubs see below.  For affiliated clubs, dance programmes and events see also www.ipswichscottishdance.org

BECCLES (Scottish dancing) Wednesday evenings at The Garden Room, Hungate Church, Beccles NR34 7TT. Hilary 07501 837761 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BECCLES U3A ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP. Quaker Hall. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 10.00am-12noon. Ian McIntyre 01493 488396

BREDFIELD (Woodbridge Group Scottish dancing) Wednesday evenings Bredfield Village Hall, The Street, Bredfield, IP13 6AX Chris Dix (teacher) 01473 890537 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

BURY BAL. French & Breton dance & music workshop: Constitutional Club, 12 Guildhall Street, BSE IP33 1PR. 4th Tuesdays (not Aug or Dec) 8pm. Jan Taylor 01842 763626 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Steve Kellett This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BURY ST EDMUNDS: LUCKENBOOTH CIRCLE: Southgate Centre, Caie Walk, Heron Rd, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QA.  Scottish Country Dance evening social dance. 3rd Fridays Sept - April plus St Andrew & Christmas Dances. Break half way through for a 'bring a plate to share' supper. Please bring your own plate. mug & cutlery. Hot drinks & snacks provided.  Susie Marshall This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Lynne Kentish 07786 091775 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please see website for further details: https://luckenboothcircle.co.uk/  √

BURY ST EDMUNDS: REEL CLUB Southgate Centre, Caie Walk, Heron Rd, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QA. Scottish Country Dance Classes three times a week depending on your experience & ability. We welcome beginners/intermediate on tuesdays 2-4pm & wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm and experienced dancers on fridays 1.30pm - 3.30pm.  Susie Marshall 07786 488877 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Lynne Kentish 07786 091775 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please see website for further details: https://luckenboothcircle.co.uk/  √


BURY ST. EDMUNDS: Mid Suffolk Folk Dance Club, Whiting Street Church 8pm Usually the 1st Sunday of the month. Please phone for details 01473 742015/01449 258865 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CAPEL IRISH and CEILI DANCING. St Mary's Church Hall, The Street, Capel St Mary, IP9 2EL. Beginners always welcome, no partner required. Chris Haste 01473 311615 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

CEILIDHS ON THE MOVE Clopton Village Hall IP13 6QN Dates: 2018 15th Sept, 20th Oct, 17th Nov. 2019: 16th Feb, 16th Mar, 20th Apr, 18th May. 01394 383328 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.cotm.org.uk

CIRCLE DANCING. Drinkstone Village Hall. Thursdays 10-11.30 am. Gentle fun dancing in a circle to music from all over the world, no partners needed. Jen Larner 01284 705548. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CIRCLE DANCING. Quaker Meeting House, St John's Street, Bury St Edmunds. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Gentle fun dancing in a circle to music from all over the world, no partners needed, just turn up. Jen Larner 07896 495574. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.jenlarner.com √

CIRCLE DANCING. Wesley Hall , School Rd, Elmswell. Every Thursday 2-3pm Gentle fun dancing in a circle to music from all over the world, no partners needed, just turn up. Jen Larner 07896 495574. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.jenlarner.com √

CIRCLE DANCING. St John's Centre, St John's Close, Mildenhall.  Every 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 2-3pm Gentle fun dancing in a circle to music from all over the world, no partners needed, just turn up. Jen Larner 07896 495574. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.jenlarner.com √

CIRCLE DANCING. Trinity Hall. Onehouse. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 2-3pm Gentle fun dancing in a circle to music from all over the world, no partners needed, just turn up. Jen Larner 07896 495574. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.jenlarner.com √

CIRCLE DANCING. Groups may run in Risby (free taster session Wednesday 8 November at village hall, 11-12)  and Great Barton (free taster session Wednesday 10 January 2024, 2.30-3.30)  - contact Jen for details. Gentle fun dancing in a circle to music from all over the world, no partners needed, just turn up. Jen Larner 07896 495574. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.jenlarner.com √

DANCE FOLKUS Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd IP12 4AU: Harbour Lights Come All Ye Band 1st Fridays 7.30pm. Come & try dancing or playing in the Band or try calling a dance. Led by Harbour Lights musicians & lead caller Helen Howe. Rob Neal 01473 610951 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DEBENHAM (Scottish dancing): Tuesday evenings Debenham Leisure Centre, Gracechurch St, Debenham, IP14 6BL. Fred Scott 01728 860934 or the Leisure Centre on 01728 861101

FELIXSTOWE (Scottish dancing): Wednesday evenings at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Felixstowe. Libby Wragg 01473 721270

GREAT GLEMHAM (Scottish dancing): Thursday evenings at Great Glemham Village Hall. 7.30pm Ron Smith 01728 663767 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GRUNDISBURGH FOLK DANCE CLUB. Village Hall. Mondays during term time, 7.30pm. Sally Talbot 01473 735788.

HADDISCOE (Scottish dancing): Thursday evenings at Haddiscoe Village Hall, The Street, Haddiscoe. Hilary 07501 837761 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HAUGHLEY: Village Hall Mid Suffolk Folk Dance Club 7.30pm Usually every Thursday, please phone for details 01473 742015/01449 258865 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IPSWICH FOLK DANCE CLUB. St Augustines's Church Hall, Bucklesham Rd, Ipswich. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (not August) 8pm-10pm. End of season dances:Jul 18th, Dec 19th- please bring a plate of food to share. John Adams 01473 710406

IPSWICH SHIRTS ‘N’ SKIRTS. American Square dance. Wednesdays 7.30pm. Kesgrave All Saints Church Hall, (near the Bell PH). Yvonne Holcrost 01394 610548

KELSALE Village Hall: Line Dancing. Mondays 11.30am - 2pm. Sue Mallion 01728 604627

LAVENHAM SCOTTISH DANCERS. Mondays 8pm. Sep-Apr. New Village Hall. £3. John Busby 01284 830138

LUCKENBOOTH CIRCLE: Scottish Country Dance 3rd Fridays Sept - April plus St Andrew & Christmas Dances. at Southgate Community Hall, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QA. Susie Marshall This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  https://luckenboothcircle.co.uk/  

LOWESTOFT FOLK DANCE CLUB. Wednesdays 7.30pm, St. Marks Church Centre, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad. Tony Sundram This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01493 290422

LONG MELFORD Old School: Friendship Dancers. East European dance. Wednesdays (term time) 3.00pm-5.00pm Robin Hart 01787 269613 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NACTON (Scottish dancing): Friday evenings at Nacton Village Hall, The Street, Nacton. Gillian Barella 01394 380418 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ON-Y-VA French & Breton Dance Club: Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham IP17 1AL. 3rd Tuesdays Sept - May. 7.30-10.30pm.  Open to anyone interested in French and Breton traditional dance and music, beginners welcome. Music workshop run by Phil 7.00 to 8.00pm, dance tuition 8.00-9.00pm then Bal 9.00 - 10.00pm. Entrance £5, first visit free.  Lin 07919 188549 or Monica 07734 175073  Free tea & coffee. No bar so if you prefer stronger refreshments please bring along with you √

RUSHMERE (Ipswich Group Scottish dancing): Tuesdays afternoons at Rushmere Village Hall IP4 3PB. Jim Cranmer 01473 710215 

STOWMARKET Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket IP14 1BE: Dancing 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7.45pm. Helen & David Howe 01473 717979 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details & dates

WAVENEY VALLEY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB: Friendly and fun easy going classes aimed for beginners and returners/improvers. Each week on Monday afternoon: 2-4pm at Bungay Community Centre, Old Grammar Lane, Bungay, NR35 1PU. Free parking. Refreshments provided. To book a place, or to find out more, please contact Jo Poole: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or phone on 07814110784. √

WETHERDEN: Village Hall. Mid Suffolk Folk Dance Club 8pm Usually the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Fridays, Please phone for details  01473 742015/01449 258865 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Cambridgeshire

CAMBS STEPDANCE: The George Inn, 1 Ramsay Rd, Ramsay Forty Foot, Huntingdon PE26 2XN.. Traditional freestyle stepping to live music Sun 29th Jan 3.00pm. Free of charge, no partner needed, wear hard soles shoes. All Welcome.

CAMBRIDGE CONTRA DANCE CLUB: Alternate Fri 8pm. www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/ St Andrews Church Hall, St Andrews Road,Chesterton, CB4 1DH Hugh Stewart 01223 368641 

CAMBRIDGE American Contra Dance: The Stonyard Centre 43 St Andrew's St , Cambridge CB2 3AR. 7.45 - 11.00pm The first 15mins are a brief introduction to contra dancing. Next dances are 25th March, 29th April, 20th May, 30th September, 28th October, 18th November  https://contrabridge.org  √

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CLUB: www.cambridgeinternationalclub.co.uk International folk dance. 2Nd & 4th Mon 8.00pm. Gibson Hall, St Columbas Downing Place 01480 468359

CAMBRIDGE SCOTTISH SOCIETY DANCE CIRCLE: www.camscotsoc.org.uk Thurs 8pm. Unitarian Hall, Victoria Street. Donald Wilson 01954 210683

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY STRATHSPEY & REEL CLUB: cusarc.soc.srcf.net Mon ( social dance) Wed (joint with RSCDS) 8-10pm contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

THE ROUND (Cambridge University English Country Dance Club) round.soc.srcf.net/: Thursdays in University term 8pm. Wesley Church Hall, King St. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY: Classes Tues & Wed eves. Ladies step dance monthly Sun afternoons. Highland monthly on Thur eves. Lindsey Ibbotson 07977 905291

CAPRIOL SOCIETY FOR EARLY DANCE: Tues 7.45pm. St. Mark's Church Hall, Barton Road, Newnham. Angela Dyer 01799 521257 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.capriolsociety.org

HARSTON & HASLINGFIELD FOLK DANCE CLUB Village Halls on Tues (not July&Aug). Venue & info: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.circleleft.org.uk Clive Blower 01223 870741

HEARTSEASE & ST NEOTS SWEEPS & MILKMAIDS: Thur 8.15pm not summer term. Eynesbury C of E Primary School, Montagu Street, Eynesbury, PE19 2TD. Patti Pitt 01234 376278

HILTON REELS: Hilton Village Hall. First & Third Weds Oct to April 8pm. Torrie Smith 01223 264054 / 07711 147277

PETERBOROUGH FOLK DANCE CLUB: Weds 7.30-9.30pm. Meeting May, June & July. On 24th July we finish the year with a Party.  No meeting in August. Club starts again on wednesday 4th Sept. Marholm Village Hall. PE6 7JA. Christine Bunting on 01733 264524 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TRIPLE A SQUARE DANCE CLUB. Fri 7.45-10.15pm.The Village Hall, High St, Hemingford Abbots. Wendy Ward This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Music and Song Clubs

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Essex
COLCHESTER FOLK CLUB: Arts Centre, St Mary-at-the-Walls, Church Street. Mondays 8pm. Elaine Barker 01206 735606. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Arts Centre 01206 500900 www.colchesterartscentre.com √


COLCHESTER WAITS: St Andrews Church Hall, Marks Tey. 1st Fridays-Renaissance & Medieval music on period instruments. 3rd Fridays-any instrument. Lizzie Gutteridge 01206 212466 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

COLCHESTER SLACKFOLK: 63 High Street, Colchester 2nd Saturdays 2-4.30. www.facebook.com/SlackFolk. 078507732910

GREAT BARDFIELD FOLK CLUB 1 Vine st, Great Bardfield CM7 4SR: 2nd Thursdays 7.30pm Ray & Anna

HOY AT ANCHOR FOLK CLUB: The Estuary Club, 1386 London Rd, Leigh on Sea. Every Tuesday 8pm. Tony Prior 01702 715111 Hoy Facebook page √  

LOUGHTON FOLK CLUB: Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4NX. Every thursday from 7.30pm Loughton Folk Club FaceBook Page   √

ROMFORD HAVERFOLK CLUB: Upstairs at The Golden Lion, 2 High St, Romford, Essex RM1 1HR. Every Wednesday night 19.30-22.30. Enquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  07980 370536   √
WIVENHOE FOLK CLUB The Royal British Legion, The Quay: 1st Thursdays. doors open 7.30pm music starts at 8pm. Wivenhoe Folk Club facebook page  wivenhoe This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √


Norfolk

BLAKENEY HARBOUR ROOM: Royal British Legion Club, The Harbour Room, High Street, NR25 7NU Tom Harrison 07785 731804 √

HOMESTAGE: Tuesday Folk People Online from Norfolk: Every other Tuesday at 8pm See HERE for details. Tom Harrison 07785 731 804 √

NORWICH ACOUSTIC PROMOTIONS: Various venues. Contact Steve Nunn via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mobile 07941378311. Concerts at various venues √

NORWICH FOLK CLUB: Christ Church Centre, Magdalen Road, Norwich NR3 4LA: Monthly Friday Guest nights 7.30-10.00pm. On Fridays between guest nights, everyone is welcome to sing, play and listen to live acoustic music 7.00 -10.00pm. . Bridget Lely. 01603 425546   www.norwichfolkclub.net  √

WEYBOURNE: FOLK AT WEYBOURNE: Weybourne Village Hall, Beach Lane Weybourne NR25 7AH. 3rd Sundays 2pm until 6.30pm. Bring your own drinks/snacks etc. Tea/coffee available.Everyone welcome singers, musicians, dancers and audience. Join in or just listen. £1.00 entrance. Further details from Tony Baylis 01263 588781 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. √


Suffolk

BURY FOLK COLLECTIVE: Risbygate Sports Club, Westley Road, Bury St Edmunds. Contempory Folk 1st Wednesdays 8.00pm to 10.30pm.  Folk Roots 3rd Wednesdays 8.00pm-10.30pm. See individual days below for more detail. www.buryfolkcollective.co.uk . √

EVERYMAN FOLK CLUB: Riverside Centre. Stratford St Andrew. Last Fridays. 7.30pm. £12 (£10 in advance). 01449 615523 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.everymanfolkclub.co.uk √

HADLEIGH FOLK AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHTS: The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DL. Usually the 1st Friday of the month 8.00-10.30pm. Entry £5. Simon Haines 07818 417780 / 01473 828745 www.hadleighfolk.org.uk  √

MILKMAID FOLK CLUB: Risbygate Sports Club, Westley Rd, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RR Mainly 1st & 3rd Fridays 8pm This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  www.milkmaidmusic.co.uk   √

WAVENEY FOLK CLUB: Gunton Estate Community Hall, Hollingsworth Road, N.Lowestoft NR32 4DZ. Alternate Fridays. No Bar-BYO. Peter Hood 01502 566656 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.waveneyfolkclub.co.uk √

WAVENEY VALLEY FOLK COLLECTIVE: Bi-Monthly Music Sessions at The Fisher Theatre Bungay 8 - 10.30pm   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   waveneyvalleyfolkcollective.co.uk √

WAVENEY ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND CLUB: Gunton Estate Community Hall, Hollingsworth Road, N.Lowestoft NR32 4DZ. Play, sing, recite or just listen in a friendly & supportive atmosphere. Alternate Fridays. No Bar-BYO Brian Carter 01502 537812 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Cambridgeshire

See the online Folk Diary at Peterborough Folk Diary www.peterboroughfolkdiary.org.uk  Pete Shaw 01778 571563 

BLACK FEN FOLK CLUB: NCI Club, Holland Street, Cambridge. CB4 3DL Sundays 7.30pm. Singers Nights & Guest Nights. All open stage are £4,  All guest nights are £7 in advance from www.blackfenfolkclub.com  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  √

CAMBRIDGE FOLK CLUB: The Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP Fridays 8pm. Marian Treby 01638 603986 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     All tickets in advance from www.cambridgefolkclub.co.uk  √

ELY FOLK CLUB: The Arkenstall Village Centre, 7 Station Rd, Haddenham, Ely CB6 3XD. Weds monthly (not Aug)  No Bar bring your own drinks. Wednesdays 7,00pm for 7.30pm.  Tickets may be booked in advance. Phone 01353 740999 / 01353 664706. Details on www.elyfolkclub.co.uk  √ 

ST NEOTS FOLK CLUB: The Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St. Neots. PE19 2BH Last Tuesdays weekly(not Aug) 8.00pm - 10.30pm. Roger Pitt 01234 376278  www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk    √

 

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