Places

Horningsea, Cambridge. Our very own session and singaround every Thursday night from 8.30pm. Sadly no longer running as at May 2024 but now at the King William in Histon

Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex. Recorded in 2015, the session has moved around a lot since then!

Littlebury, Essex. Session led by Ann every 2nd and 4th Monday. Recorded in 2017

Watford’s friendly and welcoming Folk Club every Friday. Recorded in 2017

Clubnights every Sunday 8pm at the NCI Club, Holland St, Cambridge. Recorded in 2017

Stoney Stratford, Beds. Performers nights and gigs on Fridays. Recorded in 2017

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Great club every 1st and 3rd Friday, Recorded in 2017 for the songwriting competition

Every second Tuesday with Liam, now at the West End pub, hosted by Peter on 1st Thursdays. Recorded 2017

Anna and Rays clubnights every second Thursday. Recorded in 2017

‘Eazy Thursday’ session every week and regular gigs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We recorded here back in 2016

Bishops Stortford, Herts. Acoustic club every Thursday and it used to be our session base for 10 years. Recorded 2017

Cambridgeshire. Annual Festival attracting 30,000 people, hosted by Tony and Marie in the club tent. Recorded in 2017

Clubnights every last Monday with a friendly and eclectic bunch. We recorded here back in 2017

Perthshire, Scotland. Recorded at the Amber Festival in 2018

Suffolk. Bury Folk Collective meets every Wednesday alternating between contemporary and from-the -tradition. Now meeting at the Risbygate Club in BuryRecorded in 2018

Croxton Kerrial, Leics. A great pub with late afternoon folk sessions on 2nd Sundays and regular gigs. Recorded 2018

Norfolk. Nice eclectic singaround every Tuesday from 7.30. Recorded in 2018

London. Regular Mondays at the wonderful Herga Folk Club. Recorded 2018

Cambridgeshire. Sadly missed open mic crossed with a session hosted by Tony and Marie. Now running a session at the Rose and Crown in Hundon, Suffolk every 1st WednesdayRecorded in 2018

Leicestershire. A lively singaround and session every Sunday hosted by Between2shores (Anna, Mo and Sarah). Recorded 2018

Essex. Singarounds every Monday with guest nights at the Waltham Abbey Folk Club. Recorded in 2018

Second and forth Friday singaround with the wonderful Riverfolk in a perfect riverside setting. Recorded in 2018

Royston Folk Club every Friday hosted brilliantly by Chris and Mark. Now at the Plough in Shepreth, Cambs.Recorded in 2019

Songs and tunes around the room every second Wednesday. Recorded in 20188

Friendly mixed session every Wednesday with the added bonus of going on past midnight! Recorded in 2018

Windlesham, Surrey. Weekly clubnights every Thursday dating back to the ’60’s – friendly and open-minded too! Recorded in 2018

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Great example of a friendly club brimming with local talent. Meets every Monday at the Black Bull. Recorded in 2018

Weekly clubnights in the unusual setting of an industrial unit with a sound system to die for. Recorded in 2018

Eye, Suffolk. Great club in a converted bank arts centre. Recorded in 2018

The Smithfield, Derby

Great night out hosted by Bev and Andy who run several sessions under the IPFM umbrella. Recorded in 2018

Music mad micro pub hosted by Chris and Karen – you have to be there to believe it! Recorded in 2018

Ramsey, Fenland. Friendy fortnightly singaround on Wednesdays at the Angel. Late 20th century specialism! Recorded 2018

Unique venue, lovely people and a history stretching back to the late ’60’s. What a great night! Recorded 2018

Ramsey, Fenland. Friendy fortnightly singaround on Wednesdays at the Angel. Late 20th century specialism! Recorded 2018

Well attended Bourne Folk Club hosted by Dean. Recorded in 2018

Friendly eclectic session hosted by Steve and Kathy. Recorded 2018

Suffolk,

Wonderful country pub with a monthly
Friday session hosted by Bryan and Penni and regular live music hosted by Andy. Recorded 2018
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Great back room location for the second of the sessions hosted by Steve and Kathy. Recorded 2019

Huge function room upstairs and tunes downstairs. A real music hub and a great pub. Recorded 2019

Nunhead, London. Atmospheric, well attended and super friendly singaround plus regular gigs at the community owned Ivy House, hosted with with and warmth by Sue and Nygel. Recorded 2019

Warm and friendly mixed ‘up the front’ session mc’d by John and Barry last Monday monthly and linked to the Minchampton FolkClub. Recorded in 2019

A sensible 5-8pm mixed session abley hosted by Andy and great to see toddlers dancing around while Mum and Dad played terrific fiddle and accordion tunes. Recorded Feb 2020

Filey North Yorkshire. Free and friendly, local acts, over 150 in number at timed assorted venues. 3 dedicated singaround venues, unfortunately none were hosted so we stood in, the Cobblers Arms being our favourite

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Friendly singaround held in the festival bar 10am – 2pm Saturday and Sunday hosted by Simon. July 2019

Great night out with Jim and a fine bunch of musicians at the Hillsborough. Regular Sunday and Thursday sessions and singarounds. Recorded October 2019

Warm hearted 2nd Monday singaround with a traditional focus but all sorts of songs and tunes go down well. November 2019

Suffolk. Lovely first wednesday singaround with Keshar and friends at this warm and welcoming country pub. November 2019

A fine night with Bernard and pals in one of the nicest session/singaround rooms on the circuit at the Panborough Inn. November 2019

Sunday afternoon songs and tunes hosted by Moose Rosser where anything goes, including. 4 pipers, three guitars, two accordians, one mandocello and …..December 2019

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A fine example of the kind of open minded, friendly and welcoming singaround and tunes evening we get so excited about. Gently funny hosting by Adrian and great beer at the equally warm hearted Crown pub too! Recorded Jan 2020

Fabulous example of a real community owned pub with a post office and cafe included. A fine old community singaround too with a ‘whatever goes’ approach on the last Monday. Recorded 2020

The virtual answer to covid-19 isolation – a real session on the internet, this one hosted by Jeremy Harmer. A real tonic for the troops! March 2020

Friendly well hosted festival singaround at the George Hotel. August 2021

Ely Acoustic hosted by Bill, singaround, great to be out again. 1st Wednesday of every month. January 2022

Comfortable (padded chairs!) and friendly mixed sessions on 1st (contemporary) and second (traditional) Wednesday of every month with a great atmospehere. May 2022

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Sheringham, Norfolk. Singaround held on Saturday night at ‘The Little Theatre’ hub well hosted. July 2022

Friendly night out with some great contributions hosted by Kath and Stan or Don and Heather every Tuesday at the United Services Club. Nov 2022

Great night out with the good folk at Crookes. Friendly and eclectic plus sandwiches! Thursdays at 8pm. Feb 2023sted by Jeremy Harmer. A real tonic for the troops! March 2020

Super-friendly truly eclectic up the front singaround. hosted by warm hearted Andy. 8pm wednesdays Feb 2023

Sheffield.Probably the widest definition of folk we have yet come across but none the worse for that, Literally anything goes! Every Wednesday from 8pm at the Nethergate Bowls Club. July 2023

Great weekly session every Thursday hosted by Ian Pease and the King Driscolls from 8pm. December 2023

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Lovely night out hosted by Tony and Marie Mace. First Monday every month Recorded 2018

Leicestershire. Warm and friendly weekly 1st and 3rd Tuesday singarounds , now at the Mushroom Hall in Albert Village, originally at Shoulder of Lamb where we recorded in 2019

Welcoming and inclusive singaround with a wide variety of musical styles held at the Gladstone. Wonderful vegetarian curry and pittas for all the punters! Recorded 2019

Nice pub and a grand session with Jack’s Rake as part of the Sheffield Session Festival Recorded 2019

Friendly and welcoming Sunday evening singaround with a featured guest spot in the wonderful setting of Ruskin House. Recorded 2019

Beverley, Yorks. Warmest of welcomes every Monday night at this long established and well supported club in Beverley up in East Yorks. Recorded in 201

Newark, Notts. Free small  welcoming family friendly festival with an inclusive feel. Mainly dance sides with hosted singarounds mainly on the lovely Castle Barge.

Herts. First night of a new session in the historic Woodman pub in Nuthamstead. Hope it carries on being so well supported! September 2019.

Lincs. Great 2nd Tuesday night out with Robert, Theresa and friends at a lead contender for the most welcoming pub in the world! November 2019

Anything goes at this Sunday afternoon treat hosted by Andy and the Spare Hand boys. The epitome of a friendly, big hearted mixed session. November 2019

Jinksy’s Wine Bar at the Red Lion in Epworth near Doncaster every Monday. A return visit (albeit in the winebar next door!) and great to find the same warm welcome and broad mix of music. January 2020

Seagrave, Leicestershire. Big hearted mixed session and singaround hosted with great charm, charisma and scrupulous fairness by Dave. Rather wonderful setting in the function room of the White Horse.January 2020

Wonderful, hysterical, heartwarming singaround hosted by ‘voice of the year’ Judy at the Cheese, with great food, ale and a comfy bed for the night. Perfect! February 2020

A truly memorable night combining fine music with a great community spirit at the Humber pub, hosted by Karen and MC’d by Peter every Thursday. March 2020

The EFDS’s own singaround where I am happy to report, anything goes. Each Tuesday session is recorded and added to their youtube channel so thats great for catch ups and learning new songs too August 2020

Suffolk. Inaugural mixed session at the very welcoming Rose and Crown, hosted by Tony and Marie Mace – monthly on first wednesdays from 8pm July2022

Leics. Proper well hosted great singarounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Held at 2 very music friendly pubs ‘The Rawdon Arms’ 

A great mixed session with songs and tunes in the back room at the Bulls Head in Warrington every Sunday at 8pm. Nov 2022

Cookham, Berkshire. Such a warm welcome and home from home feeling on a cold winters night! Every Thursday at 7.30pm. January 2023

Continuous music making since 1958 and you can see why. So friendly and welcoming! Every Tuesday. May 2023

50 years and still offering a warm and welcoming night out. Tuesday nights from 8pm. May 2024

Small but perfect mixed session and singaround hosted by Peter Edwards, last Thursday of the month, December 2024