July 20

Friday 1 Jul

First Fridays Singaround (songs & tunes) - 1st Fridays of the month - 7.30 for 8pm - Hare & Hounds, 2 West Road, Haconby, (3m N of Bourne), PE10 0UZ - 7.30pm to 10.30pm - hosted by Dean & Jen Hardy - 07788 410530

Open Mic - 7.30pm - 1st Friday of the month - full PA setup included - Heckington Pavilion, Howell Rd, Heckington, Sleaford, NG34 9RX - just bring your instruments, and amps if you’d prefer, and we’ll get you on performing - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467694916624450/user/100012892874722/

weekly one hour long programme ‘Lincolnshire Folk’ on Lincoln City Radio LCR FM 103.6 - every Friday at 9.00pm - presented by Tom Lane - championing Lincolnshire music, performers, songwriters and relevant events, all in the Lincolnshire Folky vein - listen live if in area on http://streamer.lcrlincoln.co.uk/ or recorded shows on www.mixcloud.com/LCRFMLincoln

Saturday 2 Jul

Sunday 3 Jul

Open Mic - 8pm - 1st Sunday of the month - PA & soundman provided - Hare & Hounds, West Road, Haconby, Bourne, PE10 0UZ - hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 571428 or email

Tim Walker's Folk - 7pm - every Sunday - on BBC Radio Lincolnshire for another 3 hour serving of the most delicious contemporary and traditional folk music from Lincolnshire and further afield. There is also the latest and greatest of songs and tunes and a whole bag load of festival and gig info too. Catch it live on 94.9FM, or 104.7FM in Grantham, 1368AM, DAB, Smartspeaker, Ch722 on Freeview or live/later on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds

The Folk Show - 7pm - every Sunday - on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire for the very best from the local folk scene with Kerry Devine - from local Clubs to full on festivals - Catch it live on 95.7 MHz (Peterborough) 96.0 MHz (Cambridge) DAB Freeview: 722, or live/later on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds

Monday 4 Jul

Collyweston singaround / folk club - alternate Mondays - Slater's Arms, 87 Main Rd, Collyweston, Stamford, PE9 3PQ - singaround style - 8 to 11pm - Bob Bakewell 0116 2593395 or Pat Lee (piper) 01780 766671. This event runs alternate weeks to the Gretton Wednesday folk nights

Pig Dyke Molly rehearse weekly at Fletton Ex-Serviceman's Club, 243A High St, Fletton, Peterborough, PE2 9EH every Monday - 8 to 9.30pm - new dancers & musicians welcome - 01733 208433 (home) / 07833 491547 (mobile) - www.pigdyke.co.uk

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Phoenix Folk regular Monday night steady tune session 8.00-9.30pm (music available at https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Online-Sessions-Tunebook-Jan-2021.pdf .) Join by clicking on this link when the session is live: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/793527147 (if prompted, enter 245476). Main website: https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/participation/online-sessions

Tuesday 5 Jul

Peterborough Morris - dancing out at The Jolly Sailor, Ramsey, PE26 1H at 8pm - see https://www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk

Crosskey Clog welcome new dancers - female & male - and musicians to their practices every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 9.30pm - Newborough Village Hall, Guntons Road, Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7RT - contact crosskeyclogbagman@gmail.com or see www.crosskeyclog.com

Kesteven Morris - http://www.kestevenmorris.co.uk/index.htm - men & women's dance team, and musicians - joint practice every Tuesday 8.30 to 10.00pm - Scout Hut, Reform Place, Sleaford, NG34 7QR - new members welcome - Lynda 07488-317662 or dickinslin@aol.com

St Neots Folk Club - every Tuesday - The Priory, Priory Lane, St Neots, PE19 2BH - stneotsfolkclub@aol.com or ring Roger & Patti Pitt - 01234 376278 - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk

Acoustic sessions at the Old Copper Kettle Tea Rooms, 6 North St, Crowland, PE6 0EF - 1st Tuesday of the month - 7.30pm - host: Graham Cleaver (tea and coffee available but bring your own beer)

Weekly programme ‘Fine Folk’ on Lincoln City Radio LCR FM 103.6 - every Tuesday at 7.00pm - presented by Alan Ritson - listen live if in area on http://streamer.lcrlincoln.co.uk/ or recorded shows on www.mixcloud.com/LCRFMLincoln

Wednesday 6 Jul

Spalding Folk Club - Between the Lines - https://www.betweenthelinesmusic.com - These local heroes have gone to another level since the addition of guitar and mandolin maestro Dave Tucker who provides the perfect counterfoil to the dynamic vocals of Phil Biggs and John Blanks. With three songwriters in the band and a huge repertoire of Americana as well, the band offers so much to enjoy - South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SS - see https://www.spaldingfolkclub.co.uk - doors open 7.45pm, music 8-11pm - entrance fee usually £6 (even cheaper if you join)

Bourne Borderers - https://www.bourneborderers.co.uk - dancing at the Golden Fleece, 18 Sheep Market, Stamford PE9 2RB - 8pm - all welcome

Burghley Arms - songs & tunes session - unplugged - 8pm - alternate Wednesdays - Burghley Arms, 6 North St, Bourne, PE10 9EA - parking at rear in M&S car park free after 5pm - hosted by Dean & Jen Hardy - 07788 410530

Singaround, hosted by Tom Lane - 1st Wednesday of each month - 8pm - in the Waterloo Room at Leadenham House, Leadenham, LN5 0PU - bring your own refreshments - more details 07516-541559

Songs & music evening - Hatton Arms, 14 Arnhill Rd, Gretton, Northants, NN17 3DN - 8pm till 11pm - fortnightly on Wednesdays (this event runs alternate weeks to Collyweston Slater's Monday folk evening) - this is a great folk night so please bring your instruments, or sing, or just come and listen - Andy Butterworth 07949 624012

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe - every Wednesday 9pm - the best in folk and acoustic music from the UK and beyond - BBC Radio 2, 88-91FM or BBC Sounds website

Thursday 7 Jul

Allington Morris - https://allingtononline.co.uk/allington-morris - practice 8pm to 9.30pm every Thursday in Allington Village Hall, Side Street, Allington, near Grantham, NG32 2DZ - and afterwards in the nearby Welby Arms - new dancers and musicians always welcome, with or without experience - If you would like to come along and play or give dancing a go, get in touch through Allingtononline or by contacting Mary McKinlay, Secretary, Allington Morris email bobmckinlay1@aol.com (tele:01400 281671) or just come along on a Thursday evening. No special kit needed, just a pair of trainers or comfortable shoes and most essential, a sense of humour!

Open mic - 7.30pm - 1st Thursdays of the month - Ship Inn, 22 High St, Pointon, Sleaford NG34 0LX

Friday 8 Jul

Whittlesey folk session - Falcon Inn, 1 London St, Whittlesey, PE7 2BH - every couple of months, on a Friday - 8.00pm - organisers: Sandra & Martin Green 01733-206627 or sandragreenmartingreen@gmail.com

Ely Folk Festival - 8th to 10th July - new venue: Stuntney Estate, Soham Road, Ely, CB7 5TR - see website at https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk for artiste lists & events

Saturday 9 Jul

Ely Folk Festival - 8th to 10th July - new venue: Stuntney Estate, Soham Road, Ely, CB7 5TR - see website at https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk for artiste lists & events

Dean & Co appearing at Morton (near Bourne) Jubilee Festival - free

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Hilary Caley & Geoff Brown mix acoustic bass and guitar or mandolin with vocal harmonies to give thoughtful interpretations of traditional songs as well as original material - 11am - Oundle Library, Glapthorne Rd, Oundle, PE8 4JA - free

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Mick Smith - Music on guitar and mandolin from a member of Bluegrass band Phantom Horse - 12 to 2pm - Dexter's, 2-3 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BQ - free

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Ceilidh/barn dance with Five String Thing - https://www.facebook.com/FiveStringThingCeilidhBand - Live band playing toe-tapping tunes from around the British Isles with dance instruction from irrepressible caller Chris Sanders. Tickets: £8 in advance from Creative Oundle Box Office https://creativeoundle.co.uk/oundle-international-festival/book-now or £10 at the door - 7.30pm - Victoria Hall, 7 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

Sunday 10 Jul

Ely Folk Festival - 8th to 10th July - new venue: Stuntney Estate, Soham Road, Ely, CB7 5TR - see website at https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk for artiste lists & events

Head in the Sand session - a join-in and play (or sing) session - mostly English tunes, and some songs. All instruments/ abilities are welcome - 1pm to 4pm - Ostrich Inn, 17 North St, Peterborough, PE1 2RA - usually monthly on the 2nd Sunday

Acoustic Club - 2nd Sunday of the month - Geese & Fountain, 1 School Lane, Croxton Kerrial, Grantham, NG32 1QR - 5pm

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Big folk session - Folk music from around the British Isles and across the pond. Bring an instrument or just come and listen - 6pm - The Ship Inn, 18-20 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EF - free

Monday 11 Jul

Collyweston singaround / folk club - alternate Mondays - Slater's Arms, 87 Main Rd, Collyweston, Stamford, PE9 3PQ - singaround style - 8 to 11pm - Pat Lee (piper) 01780 766671. This event runs alternate weeks to the Gretton Wednesday folk nights

Milton Hide (duo) - www.miltonhide.com - Milton Hide (AKA Jim and Josie Tipler) come from East Sussex and live at the foot of the famous Long Man of Wilmington hill figure. The duo weave eloquent, well-crafted songs and stories – Jim’s guitar and Josie’s pure vocal delivery blending perfectly. Arrangements also include percussion, with the clarinet providing a third voice. Their music has been described as “reminiscent of the Moody Blues” (Living Tradition), “a touch of Fleetwood Mac” and “vintage Steeleye” (Spiral Earth) - Boston Folk Club - 2nd Monday of the month - 8.15pm - first floor above The Eagle, 144 West St, Boston, PE21 8RE - Greg Swain 07713-488927 or 01205-358783

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Blues night with Jonathan Townsend - Blues from the Mississippi to the city from one half of The King Biscuit Boys - 8pm - Rose and Crown, The Ship Inn, 11 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BA - free

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Tuesday 12 Jul

Folk session - english type songs and songs - 8 to 11pm - every 2nd and 4th Tuesday - The Black Bull, 32 Post St, Godmanchester, Huntingdon PE29 2AQ - more info: contact landlord Steve on 01480 702213 or musician Anne Brown on 07802 403551

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Danssella - Period music on period instruments in period costumes - 12 to 1pm - Market Place, Oundle - free

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Oakleasrise - https://www.oakleasrise.co.uk - Oakleas Rise are a songwriting and performing duo comprised of Lesley Curtis and Stuart Mcleod - 5.30pm - Talbot Inn, New St, Oundle, PE8 4EA - free

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Folk Dance Night - Five String Thing lead an evening of folk music and dance teams with Peterborough Morris and West Deeping Step Clog - 7.30pm - Talbot Inn, New St, Oundle, PE8 4EA - free

Peterborough Morris - dancing at the Oundle Fringe Festival, at the Talbot Inn, New St, Oundle, PE8 4EA - 7.30pm - - see https://www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk

Crosskey Clog - www.crosskeyclog.com - dancing at the Oundle Fringe Festival, at the Talbot Inn, New St, Oundle, PE8 4EA - 7.30pm - https://www.oundlefringe.org

St Neots Folk Club - every Tuesday - The Priory, Priory Lane, St Neots, PE19 2BH - stneotsfolkclub@aol.com or ring Roger & Patti Pitt - 01234 376278 - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk

Singaround - acoustic evening, all styles - 2nd Tuesday of the month - The Tempest Arms, High St, Coleby, LN5 0AG - 7pm

Wednesday 13 Jul

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Les and Andy - Instrumental arrangements from two fine guitarists who also play ukulele and mandolin - 12 to 2pm - The Greedy Piglet, 4 North St, Oundle, PE8 4AL - free

Le Vent du Nord - https://leventdunord.com - The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. - Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's St, Stamford, PE9 2DL - 7.30pm - tickets £25 (£23) from 01780 763203 or website https://www.stamfordartscentre.com

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Pennyless - http://pennyless-music.co.uk - Theirs is a special sound that is distinctly English cooking up lively, quirky and downright mystical songs from folklore, medieval history and their own musical minds. Troubadours on fiddle and guitar, the instrumental arrangements are irresistibly fiery and melodically golden, with warm harmony vocals - 8pm - Dexter's, 2-3 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BQ - free

Bourne Borderers - https://www.bourneborderers.co.uk/ - meet every Wednesday - Edenham Village Hall, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne PE10 0LS - 8pm to 10pm - new members welcome - contactbourneborderers@gmail.com

Acoustic ale song session - Falcon Inn, 1 London St, Whittlesey, PE7 2BH - 2nd Wednesday of the month - 8.00pm - organiser: Dave Bailey david.bailey20@btinternet.com or 07746 195135

Music & singalong session - 2nd Wednesdays of the month - 7.30pm - Ship Inn, 109 Sea Rd, Chapel St Leonards, near Skegness, PE24 5RX

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe - every Wednesday 9pm - the best in folk and acoustic music from the UK and beyond - BBC Radio 2, 88-91FM or BBC Sounds website

Thursday 14 Jul

Mellstock Band - https://www.davetownsendmusic.com/the-mellstock-band/ - in concert - The Shepherd’s Calendar: The Mellstock Band entertain with a unique combination of singing, instrumental music and spoken word, encompassing west gallery harmony, traditional songs, glees, dances, marches, poems and stories. Bourne Abbey Church is the only Grade 1 listed building in Bourne. Originally a place of worship for both the Abbott and Canons of the Augustinian Order and the people of Bourne, it has a continuous history of worship since its foundation in 1138. Parking in front of the church, toilets in adjacent Church Hall. Refreshments will be available during concert intervals, these are provided by the churches and the income goes to church funds. Seating in all churches is unreserved, it can also be hard so you may wish to bring a cushion or a rug - Bourne Abbey, Church Walk, Bourne, PE10 9UQ - 7.30pm - tickets £16 (£14) from 01780 763203 or website https://www.stamfordartscentre.com

Captain Backwash and the Barley Boy (and Girl) Rafter Raisers - https://captainbackwash.co.uk - appear regularly at the Hand and Heart, 12 Highbury St, Peterborough, PE1 3BE - every 2nd Thursday in the month - 8.30 to 10.30pm - check with us or the pub before travelling as work and leisure sometimes get in the way - Andrew Nash 01733 380468 or info AT captainbackwash.co.uk

Open Mic - 8pm - 2nd Thursday of the month - Crown Inn, 17 West St, Crowland, Peterborough, PE6 0EE - hosted by Graham Cleaver 07875-340968

Gate to Southwell - International Roots & Acoustic Music Festival - 14th to 17th July - see website https://www.gtsf.uk for full lists of artistes and events

Friday 15 Jul

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Tanzy Lee - along with Norman - Whistle and Bodhran - Lilting jigs, reels and airs played on the smallpipes by ex-Irish Guards piper Tanzy Lee- 12 to 1pm - Market Place, Oundle - free

Oundle Fringe Festival - https://www.oundlefringe.org - Regency Tea Dance - Learn the dances of the Jane Austen period with dancers from Rutland Renaissance. Come in costume if you have it and bring cakes/sandwiches to share for tea - free - 2 to 4.30pm - Victoria Hall, 7 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

Song and music night in celebration of the poet and fiddle player, John Clare - 8pm - The Bluebell, 10 Woodgate, Helpston, near Peterborough, PE6 7ED - free

Gate to Southwell - International Roots & Acoustic Music Festival - 14th to 17th July - see website https://www.gtsf.uk for full lists of artistes and events

Saturday 16 Jul

Peterborough Morris - https://www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk/index.html - dancing lunchtime and after at The Bluebell, 10 Woodgate, Helpston, near Peterborough, PE6 7ED - free - as part of the John Clare Festival, which happens in the village that day

Gate to Southwell - International Roots & Acoustic Music Festival - 14th to 17th July - see website https://www.gtsf.uk for full lists of artistes and events

Sunday 17 Jul

Gate to Southwell - International Roots & Acoustic Music Festival - 14th to 17th July - see website https://www.gtsf.uk for full lists of artistes and events

Monday 18 Jul

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Haconby Hare Tune Session - 3rd Mondays of the month - Hare & Hounds, 2 West Road, Haconby, (3m N of Bourne), PE10 0UZ - 7.30pm to 10.30pm - free - hosted by Pete Shaw & friends - 01778 571563 or email Website: Haconby Hare tune session

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Tuesday 19 Jul

Peterborough Morris - dancing at The Blind Tiger, PE1 1LZ at 8pm, and then at The Queens Head PE1 1PA - dancing with Rockingham Rapper - see https://www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk

St Neots Folk Club - every Tuesday - The Priory, Priory Lane, St Neots, PE19 2BH - stneotsfolkclub@aol.com or ring Roger & Patti Pitt - 01234 376278 - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk

Folk evening - songs & music - or just come & listen - 3rd Tuesday of the month - Montague Arms, Barnwell, near Oundle, PE8 5PH - details: Jane Sanders jsanders1293@yahoo.co.uk

Open Mic - PA & microphones provided - Falcon Inn, 1 London St, Whittlesey, PE7 2BH - 3rd Tuesday of the month - 8.00pm - organiser: Dave Bailey david.bailey20@btinternet.com or 07746 195135

Music session - maybe songs - 3rd Tuesday of the month but check before travelling - 7.30pm - Rookswood Club, Rookswood Rd, March, PE15 8AS - 01354 656094 or 01354 656208 - email

Wednesday 20 Jul

Bourne Borderers - https://www.bourneborderers.co.uk - dancing at the Checkers, Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir, near Grantham, NG32 1LU - 8pm - all welcome

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe - every Wednesday 9pm - the best in folk and acoustic music from the UK and beyond - BBC Radio 2, 88-91FM or BBC Sounds website

Thursday 21 Jul

Welland Yacht Club monthly singaround - Welland Yacht Club, 13 River Bank, Spalding PE11 3AA - every 3rd Thursday of the month - 8 to 11pm - organised by Spalding Folk Club - https://www.spaldingfolkclub.co.uk

Friday 22 Jul

Saturday 23 Jul

Bardney Heritage Centre tune session - one Saturday a month - 12.45 to 2.45pm - 123a Station Rd, Bardney, near Lincoln, LN3 5UF - mainly English tunes played at a fairly steady pace

Sundays 24 Jul

Singaround - The Horseshoes, London Rd, Silk Willoughby, Sleaford NG34 8NZ - every 4th Sunday of the month - 4pm - more details email dobsonofyorks@aol.com or phone 01529 302647

Song & tune session - every 4th Sunday of the month - 7pm ish to 10pm ish - The Castle Inn, High St, Castle Bytham NG33 4RZ - organiser: Si Garbutt sigarb@btinternet.com or 01780 410563

Monday 25 Jul

Singers Night - 4th Mondays of the month - 8pm - White Swan, 1 High Rd, Barrowby, Grantham, NG32 1BH - parkerd47@aol.com

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Tuesday 26 Jul

Peterborough Morris - dancing at The Vine, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN at 8pm- see https://www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk

St Neots Folk Club - every Tuesday - The Priory, Priory Lane, St Neots, PE19 2BH - stneotsfolkclub@aol.com or ring Roger & Patti Pitt - 01234 376278 - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk

Wednesday 27 Jul

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe - every Wednesday 9pm - the best in folk and acoustic music from the UK and beyond - BBC Radio 2, 88-91FM or BBC Sounds website

Thursday 28 Jul

Lawrence's singaround/playaround/sayaround - all welcome - 4th Thursday of the month - 7.30pm - Red Lion, 48 King Street, West Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 9HP - Lawrence Haydock 01733 253347

Open mic - 4th Thursday of the month - 8pm - Blue Boar, 46 High St, Eye, Peterborough, PE6 7UY - more details: Graham Cleaver 07875-340968

Friday 29 Jul

Acoustic song session - Falcon Inn, 1 London St, Whittlesey, PE7 2BH - last Friday of the month - 7.30pm - organiser: Dave Bailey david.bailey20@btinternet.com or 07746 195135

Saturday 30 Jul

Sunday 31 Jul