June 2022
Wednesday 1 Jun
Spalding Folk Club - Dan McKinnon - https://www.danmckinnon.ca - Blessed with a glorious baritone voice, a graceful mastery on guitar, and a hearty laugh that delights any room, Dan McKinnon has carved out his own unique, musical path. From early beginnings in the coffee houses, pubs and bars of Atlantic Canada, to yearly tours throughout the UK, Dan’s performances reveal an enduring respect for the past, tempered by a profound attachment to the present. His keenly observed stories and passionately delivered songs convey a deep inquisitiveness into the human condition combined with the rich heritage of the Maritimes - 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/ - meet every Wednesday - Edenham Village Hall, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne PE10 0LS - 8pm to 10pm - new members welcome - contactbourneborderers@gmail.com
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 2 Jun
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 3 Jun
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
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
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 4 Jun
Sunday 5 Jun
Dean & Co are appearing in the pm at Deeping Carnival
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 6 Jun
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
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 7 Jun
Bourne Borderers - https://www.bourneborderers.co.uk - dancing at the Bluebell Inn, 10 Woodgate, Helpston, near Peterborough, PE6 7ED - 8pm - all welcome - dancing with Peterborough Morris
Peterborough Morris - dancing at the Bluebell Inn, 10 Woodgate, Helpston, near Peterborough, PE6 7ED - 8pm - all welcome - dancing with Bourne Borderers - 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 8 Jun
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
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
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
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 9 Jun
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!
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
Friday 10 Jun
Ceilidh/barn dance to the Fruitcake Band, caller Maggie Wood - 8pm - run by Bourne Borderers - Rippingale Village Hall, 116 Station St, Rippingale, Bourne, PE10 0TA - tickets £10 incl food from contactbourneborders@gmail.com or 07754 152887- there will be a bar this year!
St Neots Folk Festival - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk - 10th, 11th & 12th June - The Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH - see website for full artiste list and timetables
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 11 Jun
Crossing the Tracks - https://www.crossingthetracks.co.uk - with a repertoire drawn from country, blues, folk and classic rock and artists ranging from Rosanne Cash to Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor to Richard Thompson and Sheryl Crow to Fleetwood Mac, the seven performers have emerged as a critically acclaimed gigging band, each of them contributing their own style and experience to an eclectic and entertaining live set. - 7.30pm - Blackfriars Arts Centre, Spain Ln, Boston PE21 6HP - tickets £12 from https://www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk/Crossing_the...
St Neots Folk Festival - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk - 10th, 11th & 12th June - The Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH - see website for full artiste list and timetables
Crosskey Clog - www.crosskeyclog.com - appearing at St Neots Folk Festival - The Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH or nearby - see Festival program
Sunday 12 Jun
SqueezEast Concertinas will be holding their annual Concertina Band Day - We welcome players of English, Anglo and Duet concertina systems. The music will be arranged in parts to accomodate players of Treble, Baritone and Bass concertinas. Players are welcome to bring more than one concertina to the event - Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL - 10am to 5pm - £15 - to book, ring 01780 763203
St Neots Folk Festival - http://www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk - 10th, 11th & 12th June - The Priory Centre, St Neots, PE19 2BH - see website for full artiste list and timetables
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
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 13 Jun
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
Singers night at Boston Folk Club - 2nd Monday of the month - 8.15pm - first floor above The Eagle, 144 West St, Boston, PE21 8RE - free - Greg Swain 07713-488927 or 01205-358783
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 14 Jun
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
Peterborough Morris - dancing at The Frothblowers, PE4 6QP at 8pm, followed by The Ploughman PE4 6NA at 8.45pm - 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
Singaround - acoustic evening, all styles - 2nd Tuesday of the month - The Tempest Arms, High St, Coleby, LN5 0AG - 7pm
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 15 Jun
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
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
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 16 Jun
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
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 - every 3rd Thursday of the month - 8pm (cash bar open from 7pm) - all players and visitors very welcome - barrowdenopenmic@gmail.com
Friday 17 Jun
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 18 Jun
Dean & Co are appearing in the pm at Yaxley Bygones Festival - https://www.facebook.com/yaxleyvintagefestival/ - Yaxley Scout & Guide HQ, Great Drove, Yaxley, PE7 3TW
Sundays 19 Jun
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 20 Jun
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
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
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 21 Jun
Peterborough Morris - dancing at The Bull, Newborough, PE6 7QW 8pm with Crosskey Clog - see https://www.peterboroughmorris.co.uk
Crosskey Clog dancing at The Bull, Newborough, PE6 7QW 8pm with Peterborough Morris - 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
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
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 22 Jun
Bourne Borderers - https://www.bourneborderers.co.uk - dancing at the Red Lion, Bicker Bar, Boston PE20 3EF - 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
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 23 Jun
Brooks William & Aaron Catlow - https://www.greennote.co.uk/production/brooks-williams-aaron-catlow - in concert - The Barn (Baston Village Hall), Main Street, Baston, PE6 9PA - 8pm - tickets only bookable in advance £15 from Alan or Maggie on 01778 560497 or 07593 084549 - if you're unlucky, ask about the waiting list - website: https://bastontradmusic.org
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!
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 24 Jun
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
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 25 Jun
Crosskey Clog will be dancing at several venues in and around Peterborough as part of their 40th Anniversary Day of Dance - probably with visiting dance teams - watch this space or Crosskey's website for details - crosskeyclogbagman@gmail.com - www.crosskeyclog.com
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
Dean & Co are appearing in the pm at Oakham Beer Festival - https://www.grainstorebrewery.com/event/22nd-annual-rutland-beer-festival-2
Sunday 26 Jun
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
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 27 Jun
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
Singers Night - 4th Mondays of the month - 8pm - White Swan, 1 High Rd, Barrowby, Grantham, NG32 1BH - parkerd47@aol.com
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 28 Jun
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
Peterborough Morris - dancing in the Sheepmarket, Stamford PE9 2RB at 8p and then The Jolly Brewer PE9 2PP at 8.45pm - 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
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 29 Jun
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
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 30 Jun
Damien O'Kane - https://damienokane.co.uk - A union of transatlantic cultures, Banjophony melds two different styles and approaches to the banjo to captivating effect. Damien O’Kane has two bold and acclaimed recent albums to his name – the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Album’ nominated Areas of High Traffic and last year’s Avenging and Bright, O’Kane and Ron Block, Alison Krauss & Union Station’s banjo star and multiple Grammy award winner; will be joined by a band of wonderful musicians and together will play material from their album, as well as a few signature pieces of their own - Grantham Guildhall, St Peter's Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ - 7.30pm - tickets £15 (£13) from 01476 406158 - https://www.guildhallartscentre.com
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!