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Event and Gigs list

Here is a list of gigs and other events that Phil is involved in:

31 March 2018 - 1 April 2018 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Easter Bunnies
dancing in Derbyshire with The Bunnies From Hell. Saturday we'll be in Bakewell and then at Haddon Hall. On Sunday we'll be in Castleton and then The LadyBower Inn.
7 April 2018 as percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Village Barn Dance
playing with The Bang On The Wall Band for a village barn dance in Illston-on-the-hill. Alison Riggall will be calling the dances.
14 April 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
playing percussion and calling the dances with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding ceilidh.
15 April 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Singaround
hosting the songs and music session at The Poppy and Pint for the Poppy Folk Club.
21 April 2018 as dance caller and musician with The Four Foot Four
St George’s Day Mediaeval Banquet
playing some tunes and calling some dances.
4 May 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Festival Folk Club
hosting a singaround with The Poppy Folk Club at Upton upon Severn Folk Festival.
5 May 2018 as dance caller with Bellows, Scratchitt and Pluckitt
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private event.
9 May 2018 as musician and singer with Martin Wildig
Nottingham City Arts Folk Prom
Martin and I will be playing a short spot supporting Marc Block.
12 May 2018 - 13 May 2018 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Exmoor Morris Weekend
dancing with Bunnies at The Exmoor Border Morris weekend of dance.
19 May 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Red Fox Ceilidh
playing and calling the dances with The Bang On The Wall Band at Red Fox Ceilidhs in Leicester.
20 May 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Nick Dow and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
We are putting on a concert at The Poppy Folk Club with Nick Dow and with Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne. I shall be helping organise the event and will be hosting a singaround after the concert.
26 May 2018 - 28 May 2018 with Sergeant Musgraves Dance
Chippenham Folk Festival
I shall be going to Chippenham Folk Festival with Sergeant Musgraves Dance.
2 June 2018 - 3 June 2018 as dancer with Anstey Morris Men
Anstey Morris Weekend of Dance
dancing with Anstey Morris at our 35th anniversary weekend of dance.
10 June 2018 as dancer with Cam Valley Morris Men
Morris Dancing
dancing with the Cam Valley morris Men at The Ring O Bells, Hinton Blewett.
14 June 2018 as dancer with Cam Valley Morris Men
Morris Dancing
dancing along with Cam Valley Morrismen as guests of Bathampton Morris Men.
16 June 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding party.
17 June 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Singaround
hosting the songs and music session at The Poppy and Pint for the Poppy Folk Club.
23 June 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding party.
24 June 2018 as dancer with Cam Valley Morris Men
Morris Dancing
dancing with The Cam Valley Morris Men at The Bishop's Palace in Wells.
30 June 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for someone's wedding anniversary party.
7 July 2018 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Family Party
calling the dances for a ceilidh at a family party.
8 July 2018 as caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Anniversary Party
playing percussion and calling the dances with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding anniversary ceilidh.
14 July 2018 as dancer caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
playing percussion and calling the dances with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding ceilidh.
15 July 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer
We are putting on a concert at The Poppy Folk Club with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer. I shall be helping organise the event and will be hosting a singaround after the concert.
28 July 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a ceilidh at Deda in Derby.
4 August 2018 - 5 August 2018 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Wells Next The Sea Carnival
dancing at Wells next the Sea carnival.
7 August 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding ceilidh.
19 August 2018 as dancer with Cam Valley Morris Men
The Mid-Somerset Show
dancing with The Cam Valley Morris Men.
25 August 2018 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh.
26 August 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding ceilidh
playing percussion and calling the dances.
1 September 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
birthday party barn dance
calling the dances and playing percussion in the band for a 50th birthday party.
8 September 2018 as percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
playing percussion in the band for a wedding ceilidh.
15 September 2018 as dancer with Anstey Morris Men
Anstey Morris End of Season Dance Tour
dancing with Anstey Morris Men.
16 September 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Dave Shepherd and Anna Pack
We are putting on a concert night at The Poppy Folk Club. I am helping organise the event and will be hosting a singaround / music session at the end of the evening.
22 September 2018 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party.
23 September 2018 as dancer with Wassail Theatre
Horses, Horses!
dancing a morris jig as part of the performance of a play at The Crown Inn, Regil.
24 September 2018 as dancer with Wassail Theatre
Horses, Horses!
dancing a morris jig as part of the performance of a play at The King's Arms, Easton in Gordano.
25 September 2018 as dancer with Wassail Theatre
Horses, Horses!
dancing a morris jig as part of the performance of a play at The Railway Inn, Yatton.
28 September 2018 as dance caller and musician with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances and playing for a wedding ceilidh.
29 September 2018 - 30 September 2018 as dancer
Masham Sheep Fair
dancing with some of the Bunnies From Hell for Jim's annual birthday get together at Masham Sheep Fair.
7 October 2018 as dance caller and musician with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Family Party Ceilidh
calling the dances for a family party.
9 October 2018 as dancer with Wassail Theatre
Horses, Horses!
dancing a morris jig as part of the performance of a play at The Seymour Arms, Blagdon.
12 October 2018 as caller with The Four Foot Four
Charity Barn Dance / Ceilidh
calling the dances for a charity ceilidh / barn dance.
13 October 2018 as dancer with Wassail Theatre
Horses, Horses!
dancing a morris jig as part of the performance of a play at Bristol Improv Theatre.
14 October 2018 as dancer with Wassail Theatre
Horses, Horses!
dancing a morris jig as part of the performance of a play at Cafe Lido, Portishead.
20 October 2018 as percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Church Barn Dance
playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band.
21 October 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Singaround and Music Session
hosting singaround session
26 October 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a private party.
3 November 2018 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party
10 November 2018 as dance caller with The Big Moose Ceilidh Band
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh.
17 November 2018 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party
18 November 2018 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a 70th birthday party.
23 November 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
U3A Barn Dance / Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a private party.
1 December 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Family Christmas Party
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a private party.
2 December 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Family Day Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band at Warwick Art Centre's Family Day.
8 December 2018 as dance caller with Danny Pedler and Rosie Butler-Hall
Barn Dance
calling the dances at a private party for someone's 30th birthday party.
9 December 2018 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band
15 December 2018 as singer with Lowd Harold
Carol Singing
singing at Staunton Harold.
15 December 2018 as singer with Lowd Harold
Carol Singing
singing at St Laurence's Church in Long Eaton in aid of The Parkinson's Society.
16 December 2018 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Christmas Party Night
folk club christmas party
16 December 2018 as singer with Lowd Harold
Carol Singing
singing at Lowdham Church Christmas Tree Festival
26 December 2018 as dancer with Cam Valley Morrismen
Morris Dancing
dancing with Cam Valley Morrismen on Boxing day at Priddy.
5 January 2019 as dancer and musician with The Hinckley Plough Bullockers
Annual Plough Tour
dancing with The Hinckley Plough Bullockers
6 January 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Birthday Barn Dance
Calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a 12th birthday party.
19 January 2019 as dance caller
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a 60th birthday party dance.
20 January 2019 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Martin Simpson Concert
The Poppy Folk Club are putting on a concert with Martin Simpson. I will be helping to organise and hosting the event.
25 January 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Burns Night Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh with The Bang On The Wall Band at The Pumping Station, Bradgate Road, Leicester.
26 January 2019 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party

30 January 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a ceilidh at Warwick Arts Centre. Tickets £13.
15 February 2019 as Musician and Singer with The Four Foot Four
Valentine's Day Concert
Playing and singing with The Four Foot Four for a Valentine themed concert night.
17 February 2019 as dancer with Cam Valley Morrismen
Hedgelaying Competition
dancing with The Cam Valley Morrismen at The Hedglaying Competition at The Bath & West Showground.
22 February 2019 as dancer
Celebrating Somerset
dancing in Wells Cathedral along with representatives of various morris sides around the county.
6 March 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a ceilidh at Warwick Arts Centre. Tickets £13.
8 March 2019 as dance caller with The Big Moose Ceilidh Band
Wedding Anniversary Dance
calling the dances for a wedding anniversary dance in Long Eaton.
16 March 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a ceilidh in Diseworth Village Hall.
23 March 2019 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Party Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party dance in Frome.
24 March 2019 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Poppy Folk Day
will be helping to organise The Poppy Folk Day.
30 March 2019 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
JMO Day of Dance
will be dancing at The Joint Morris Organisation's annual day of dance, which this year is in Manchester.
6 April 2019 as percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Village Barn Dance
playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a village dance at Illston-on-the-Hill.
19 April 2019 - 22 April 2019 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Easter Bunnies
dancing in Shropshire with The Bunnies from Hell.
25 April 2019 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Leaving Party Ceilidh
calling the dances at a leaving do for someone who works for a local charity.
26 April 2019 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Village Barn Dance
calling the dances for a village barn dance in Keinton Mandeville.
1 May 2019 as dancer with The Cam Valley Morrismen
Dancing at Dawn
will be dancing the sun up on Glastonbury Tor.
3 May 2019 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Folk Club at Upton upon Severn Folk Festival
will be hosting a folk club singaround at Upton upon Severn folk festival.
3 May 2019 - 5 May 2019 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Upton upon Severn Folk Festival
dancing with The Bunnies from Hell.
11 May 2019 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Thatchers Somerset Day
dancing with Mendip Morris
17 May 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Company Party Barn Dance / Ceilidh
will be calling the dances and playing in the band for a company party in Derby.
18 May 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
30th Birthday Party
will be calling the dances and playing in the band for a 30th birthday party in Derbyshire.
19 May 2019 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Will Pound Concert
helping to organise a folk club concert with the great Will Pound.
27 May 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Charity Barn Dance
will be playing and calling the dances for a charity event raising money for Muscular Dystrophy.
1 June 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding dance in Nottingham.
8 June 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Tollerton Village Fete
will be calling the dances and playing in the band at Tollerton village fete.
15 June 2019 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
50th Birthday Ceilidh
will be calling the dances for someone's birthday party in Bristol.
20 June 2019 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Morris Dancing
Dancing with Mendip Morris at Clevedon
22 June 2019 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party near Bridgwater.
23 June 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Barn Dance
Calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a free public barn dance at The Stamford Arms in Groby, Leicester.
27 June 2019 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Morris Dancing
Dancing with Mendip Morris at Portishead.
29 June 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
60th Birthday Party
Calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a birthday party barn dance in Leicester.
4 July 2019 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Morris Dancing
Dancing with Mendip Morris at Pensford
6 July 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
60th Birthday Party
calling the dances and playing with The Bang On The Wall Band for a joint 60th birthday party barn dance in Leicester.
11 July 2019 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Morris Dancing
Dancing with Mendip Morris in Priddy.
13 July 2019 with The Brewery Band
30th Wedding Anniversary
I will be calling the dances for a wedding anniversary barn dance in Bristol with The Brewery Band.
13 July 2019 as dancer with Cam Valley Morrismen
Morris Dancing
dancing with Cam Valley Morrismen at Doulting and then Midsomer Norton.
18 July 2019 with Mendip Morris
Morris Dancing
dancing with Mendip Morris in Bristol at the harbour side.
20 July 2019 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Charity Barn Dance
calling the dances for a charity fundraising event near Sherborne in Dorset.
27 July 2019 as dance caller
40th Wedding Anniversary
Calling the dances for a wedding Anniversary Party in Nottingham.
30 July 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
International Students Summer School Barn Dance
playing percussion and calling the dances at a barn dance for students at Nottingham College.
3 August 2019 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Wedding Day of Dance
Dancing with Bunnies at The Severn Valley Railway for Craig and Lucy's wedding celebrations.
6 August 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
International Students Summer School Barn Dance
playing percussion and calling the dances at a barn dance for students at Nottingham College.
12 August 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
International Students Summer School Barn Dance
playing percussion and calling the dances at a barn dance for students at Nottingham College.
13 August 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
International Students Summer School Barn Dance
playing percussion and calling the dances at a barn dance for students at Nottingham College.
16 August 2019 - 18 August 2019 as dancer with Anstey Morrismen
Folk East
dancing with Anstey Morris at Folk East Festival.
7 September 2019 as dance caller and musician with The Four Foot Four
School Sixth Form Barn Dance
calling the dances and playing with The Four Foot Four for a school barn dance in Tavistock, Devon.
28 September 2019 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Birthday Party Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party ceilidh in Somerset.
5 October 2019 - 6 October 2019 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Tenterden Folk Festival
dancing with The Bunnies From Hell.
11 October 2019 as dance caller with The Big Moose Ceilidh Band
Paediatrics Ball Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Nottingham.
12 October 2019 as dance caller with One Step Ceilidh Band
Barn Dance / Ceilidh
calling the dances for a dance in Chapmanslade.
18 October 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Company Party - Barn Dance
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band at a party for hospital volunteers.
20 October 2019 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Sam Kelly Concert
I will be helping to organise and host a concert at The Poppy Folk Club with The Sam Kelly Trio.
26 October 2019 as dancer with Cam Valley Morrismen
Dancing down the winter sun
Cam Valley Morrismen will be dancing at The Druid Arms at Stanton Drew.
1 November 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Church Barn Dance
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a Church social event.
8 November 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Barn Dance
will be calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band at a barn dance for the U3A.
16 November 2019 as caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Anniversary Party
calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding anniversary dance.
30 November 2019 as dance caller with The Big Moose Ceilidh Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Leicestershire.
7 December 2019 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Company Christmas Party Barn Dance
Calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a company Christmas party.
15 December 2019 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Melrose Quartet Christmas Show
I will be helping to organise the Poppy Folk Club Christmas concert with The Melrose Quartet.
28 December 2019 as dance caller and musician with The Four Foot Four
Christmas Barn Dance
Calling the dances and playing with The Four Foot Four for a Christmas Barn dance in Barton-St-David, Somerset.
11 January 2020 as dance caller with Martin Hughes
Church Barn Dance
calling the dances for a church barn dance in Saltash, Cornwall.
12 January 2020 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Fundraising Ceilidh
Calling the dances at a ceilidhin Wells, Somerset in aid of Extinction Rebellion.
15 January 2020 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Railway Inn Wassail
dancing with Mendip Morris at The Railway Inn for their annual wassail event.
17 January 2020 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Thatchers Wassail
dancing with Mendip Morris at Thatcher's Brewery for their annual wassail event.
18 January 2020 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Ceilidh at Deda
Calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a ceilidh at Deda in Derby.
19 January 2020 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Danny Pedler and Greg Russell concert
Helping to organise folk club concert night.
25 January 2020 as dance caller and musician with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing with The Four Foot Four at a birthday party ceillidh in Andover.
1 February 2020 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Birthday Barn Dance
calling the dances for a birthday party barn dance in Gloucester.
21 February 2020 as dance caller and musician with The Four Foot Four
Kilmersdon Ceilidh
Calling the dances and playing with The Four Foot Four for a village ceilidh fundraising event in Kilmersdon, Somerset.
22 February 2020 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Birthday Barn Dance
Calling the dances for a birthday party dance in Chapmanslade, Wiltshire.
29 February 2020 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Shepton Mallet.
13 March 2020 as dancer and host with Mendip Morris
Mendip Morris Ale
Will be helping to host Mendip Morris' annual Ale event.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
18 March 2020 as dance caller with Issy & Nigel
School Ceilidh
calling the dances for a school ceilidh.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
22 March 2020 as singer and musician with Julie Palmer
Poppy Folk Day
As well as helping to host The folk day this year at The Poppy Folk Club, Julie and I have a spot in one of the afternoon concerts.
This event was held online via zoom due to the coronavirus lockdown.
4 April 2020 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Dorset.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
17 April 2020 as dance caller and percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Family Party
Phil will be calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a family party in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
18 April 2020 with The Bang On The Wall Band
Wedding Anniversary
Phil will be calling the dances and playing percussion with The Bang On The Wall Band for a wedding anniversary party at Kinoulton, Notts.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
25 April 2020 as dance caller and musician with The Four Foot Four
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances and playing with The Four Foot Four for a wedding party ceilidh in Somerset.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
1 May 2020 - 3 May 2020 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Upton upon severn Folk festival
dancing with The Bunnies From Hell.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
1 May 2020 as dancer with Cam valley Morrismen
Dancing at Dawn
dancing atop Glastonbury Tor.
I did not attend this event was due to the coronavirus lockdown.
1 May 2020 as host with The Poppy Folk Club
Upton upon severn Folk festival
Helping to host folk club on Friday evening of the festival.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
9 May 2020 as dancer with Mendip Morris
Tredegar House Folk Festival
dancing with Mendip Morris.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
30 May 2020 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band Trio
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Shaftsbury.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
3 July 2020 as dance caller & percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Village Fete
calling the dances for a village barn dance.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
4 July 2020 as dance caller & percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Church Barn Dance
calling the dances for a church barn dance in Derby.
This even was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
11 July 2020 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Village Barn Dance
calling for a barn dance in Oborne, Dorset.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 September 2020 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
SChool Sixth Form Ceilidh
calling the dances at a ceilidh for the new 6th form students.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
26 September 2020 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday party ceilidh and charity fundraiser in Portesham.
This event was postponed and then cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
31 October 2020 as dance caller & percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday party in Peterborough.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
15 February 2021 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
15 May 2021 as dance caller with Craig
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
10 July 2021 as dance caller
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Llanelli.
This event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
17 July 2021 as musician with The Four Foot Four
This was originally intended to be a dance but due to covid restrictions we just played background music.
31 July 2021 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh at The Springhead Trust in Fontwell Magna, Dorset.
25 August 2021 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
18th Birthday Party Ceilidh
calling the dances for an 18th birthday party ceilidh.
28 August 2021 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Glastonbury Festival Site Ceilidh
calling the dances for a barn dance / ceilidh for Greenpeace / Oxfam / WaterAid camping on the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm.
4 September 2021 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
School Sixth Form Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh for the new sixth formers.
Unfortunately this event was cancelled at the last minute due to students testing positive for coronavirus.
11 September 2021 as dance caller with Dave & Trevor
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Bristol.
16 September 2021 as dance caller + cow bell with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Shropshire.
18 September 2021 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh at Corfe Castle in Dorset.
This event was cancelled due to ongoing concerns about The Coronavirus pandemic.
24 September 2021 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Village Barn Dance
calling the dances for a village barn dance in Somerset.
25 September 2021 as dance caller & percussionist with Dave & Trevor
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party ceilidh in Bristol.
10 October 2021 as dance caller & percussionist with The South West Ceilidh Band
Frome Multicultural Day
calling the dances for a ceilidh at The Cheese & Grain in Frome.
16 October 2021 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Bristol.
13 November 2021 as dance caller & percussionist with The Bang On The Wall Band
Anniversary Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding anniversary party in Nottingham
14 January 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Cheltenham.
15 January 2022 as dancer with Cam Valley Morrismen
Kilmersdon Wassail
dancing with Cam Valley Morrismen in the community orchard at Kilmersdon for the annual wassail.
29 January 2022 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Burns Night Fundraiser
calling the dances for a Burn's night ceilidh to raise funds for the village primary school near Axminster.
12 February 2022 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Community Barn Dance
calling the dances for a community barn dance in Holt, Wiltshire.
19 February 2022 as dance instructor and caller with recorded music
Hen Party
calling and teaching some barn dances for a hen party in Wiltshire
5 March 2022 as dance caller with Dave Byett & Nick Cooke
Community Barn Dance
calling for a barn dance at Hucclecote community centre in Gloucester.
Tickets £12
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6 March 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a Scottish wedding ceilidh
10 March 2022 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding dance near Frome.
19 March 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Golden Wedding Anniversary
calling the dances for a ceilidh/barn dance in Cheltenham.
2 April 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
30th Birthday Party Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party ceilidh in Sherborne, Dorset.
15 April 2022 - 18 April 2022 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Easter Bunnies
dancing with the Bunnies From Hell at Hay-on-Wye, Hereford and Brecon
22 April 2022 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Sherborne, Dorset.
29 April 2022 - 2 May 2022 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Upton-upon-Severn Folk Festival
dancing with The Bunnies From Hell
5 May 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Private party
Calling the dances at a ceilidh for workers at Tree Aid in Bristol
7 May 2022 as dance caller with Martin & Dan
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Totnes.
14 May 2022 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Barn Dance
calling for a dance in the barn at Grow Slow Farm Shop & Nursery in Bridport.

Tickets are £12. Pre-booking recommended.
Available online on the Grow Slow website or in person at the garden centre & farm shop.

28 May 2022 as dance caller with BowReed
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party in Devises
29 May 2022 as dancer with Cam Valley Morrismen
May Mayhem
dancing in Shepton Mallet for the Sunday Market
3 June 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Kilmersdon Jubilee ceilidh
calling the dances and playing with The Four Foot Four for a ceilidh in Kilmersdon village hall for The Queen's jubilee.

This is a free event but pre-booking is essential. Tel: Julie 01373 813441
4 June 2022 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Keinton Mandeville Jubilee Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee.

This is a free event part of the Keinton Mandeville Jubilee Festival.
4 June 2022 as musician with The Four Foot Four
Queen Camel Path Fayre
Colin, Micky and I will be playing a few tunes in the church in Queen Camel for the jubilee celebrations event.
5 June 2022 as dance Instructor
Kingston Deverill Jubilee Event
Phil will be running an informal morris dancing workshop as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebration events.
11 June 2022 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Wareham, Dorset.
18 June 2022 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Wedding Ceilidh
callig the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Cirencester.
25 June 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Oborne Barn Dance
calling the dances for a barn dance in Oborne.

Tickets (to include a Ploughman’s meal)
Adults: £12 Children (16 and under): £6
Available from oborneevents@gmail.com or Tel 07866 933736

16 July 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
Calling the dances for a ceilidh in Fiddington
23 July 2022 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh
30 July 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Lockleaze, Bristol
6 August 2022 as dance caller with BowReed
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Bristol.
12 August 2022 as dance caller with Bowreed
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh near Andover
13 August 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Salisbury
26 August 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in The New Forest
27 August 2022 as dance caller with Antler Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh near Monmouth
3 September 2022 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Congresbury
4 September 2022 as dance caller with Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
60th Birthday Barn Dance
calling the dances for a 60th birthday party in Portsmouth
8 September 2022 as dance caller with David Byett
Ceilidh
calling the dances at a residential home in Bristol for staff & residents event.
10 September 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Weston-Super-Mare.
17 September 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Sixth Form Ceilidh
calling the dances for a school ceilidh
23 September 2022 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Barn Dance
calling the dances for a family party near Salisbury.
24 September 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Devon
30 September 2022 - 2 October 2022 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Tenterden Folk Festival
morris dancing at Tenterden Folk Festival
8 October 2022 as dance caller with Edwin Pritchard & Andy Turner
Barn Dance
calling the dances for Bayworth Residents Association barn dance at Sunningwell village Hall, Sunningwell, Abingdon. OX13 6RD.
Tickets £10, contact sarah.poulter1@gmail.com
15 October 2022 as dance caler with The Brewery Band
Community Barn Dance
calling the dances for a community barn dance in Holt, Wiltshire.
16 October 2022 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh and a Curry
calling the dances for a ceilidh at the Silk Mill in Frome. Tickets £15 including curry from Lungi Babas.
22 October 2022 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Codford Village Barn Dance
calling the dances for a village barn dance at Codford Village Hall, Codford St. Peter, Wiltshire. BA120PP
Tickets: £6 (children £4)
3 December 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party in Barton St. David.
11 December 2022 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Christmas ceilidh and curry
calling the dances for a Christmas Ceilidh at The Bennet centre in Frome.
Tickets £12 (£6 under 14s) plus £7.50 for the curry.
Tel: Shez 01373 451 303
17 December 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
60th Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party ceilidh near Bridgwater.
20 December 2022 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Barn Dance
calling the dances for a barn dance at Kewstoke near Weston-super-Mare
31 December 2022 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Church Barn Dance
calling the dances for a church fundraiser in Henton near Wells. For tickets please contact: beverleyjcox09@gmail.com
14 January 2023 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wassail event at Keinton Mandeville
17 January 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Burns Night
calling the dances for a Burns Night ceilidh
28 January 2023 as dance caller with Norrie Yeaman
Burns Night Ceilidh
calling the danes for a Burns Night ceilidh in Nunney
18 February 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh near Reading.
3 March 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Church barn dance / ceilidh
calling the dances for a church event in Creech St. Michael nr Taunton
4 March 2023 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a 50th birthday party
18 March 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Barn Dance
calling the dances for a barn dance in Burrowbridge
15 April 2023 as dance caller
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh
6 May 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Coronation Day Ceilidh
calling the dancing for a Coronation Day event in Kilmersdon
7 May 2023 as dance caller and percussion with The South West Ceilidh Band
King's Coronation Ceilidh
calling the dances for Coronation Ceilidh near Devizes.
20 May 2023 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Gloucestershire
2 June 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh / barn dance near Moreton-in-Marsh
3 June 2023 as dance caller with The Four Foot Four
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh at Grow Slow nursery in Bridport.
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the proprietor being ill. Hopefully to be re-scheduled later this year.
10 June 2023 as dance caller with The South West Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dance for a ceiilidh near Frome
17 June 2023 as dance caller & percussion with Norman Yeaman
Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh
24 June 2023 as dance caller with Govannen
80th Birthday Party
calling the dances for an 80th birthday party in Quorn, Leicestershire
8 July 2023 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Wedding Anniversary Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding anniversary dance
29 July 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Bath
5 August 2023 as dance caller with The Brewery Band
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Wells
14 August 2023 as caller & percussion with Norman Yeaman
Youth Camp Barn Dance
calling the dances for a youth camp barn dance in Dorset
26 August 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Anniversary
calling the dances for a wedding anniversary party in Midsomer Norton
27 August 2023 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
60th Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday party near Langport
2 September 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Sherborne
9 September 2023 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh near Shepton Mallet
16 September 2023 as dance caller & percussion with The South West Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Bradford on Avon
18 September 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh
30 September 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Harvest Barn Dance
calling the dances for a barn dance in Burrowbridge Coronation Hall. For tickets contact: burrowbridgehall@gmail.com 0797 953 3838 or visit https://www.burrowbridgehall.co.uk/event-details/burrowbridge-harvest-barn-dance
7 October 2023 - 8 October 2023 as dancer with The Bunnies From Hell
Tenterden Folk Festival
dancing with The Bunnies From Hell at Tenterden Folk Festival
14 October 2023 as dance caller & percussion with Edwin Pritchard & Andy Turner
Village Barn Dance
calling the dances for a village community event
21 October 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
80th Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday party in Gloucestershire.
4 November 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Whitminster
10 November 2023 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
School dance
calling the dances for a school event
18 November 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
60th Birthday Party
calling the dances for a 60th birthday party.
25 November 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with Norman Yeaman
70th Birthday Party
callling the dances for a birthday ceilidh in Frome
14 December 2023 as dance caller & percussionist with Edwin Pritchard and Andy Turner
Christmas Party
calling the dances for a company Christmas party in Wallingford
5 January 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
New Year Party
calling the dances for a new year party in Wells
6 January 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The South West Ceilidh Band
Birthday Party Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party in Frome
13 January 2024 as dance caller with Norman Yeoman
Ceilidh
calling the dances for an event in Frome
20 January 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Hornblotton Wassail Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh following the wassail
27 January 2024 as dance caller with CeilidhFactor
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh near Salisbury
11 February 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The South West Ceilidh Band
Birthday ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party near Longleat in Wiltshire.
17 February 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in Bristol
16 March 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with The Brewery Band
Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh in Bath
22 March 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Birthday party
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh
23 March 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh
20 April 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party
26 April 2024 as dance caller & percussion with Norman Yeaman
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh
11 May 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Family party
calling the dances for a barn dance at family party in Camerton.
25 May 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Barn dance at GrowSlow
calling the dances for a barn dance at GrowSlow nursery in Bridport. Call 07789 676967 for tickets or book online at https://www.growslow.co.uk/event-details/barn-dance-2.
26 May 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with Norman Yeaman
Camping club barn dance
calling the dances for a camping club barn dance near Southampton.
8 June 2024 as dance caller with Mr Burton's Soup Club Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh following a day of dancing in Stourbridge organised by Bedcote Morris. More details & Tickets: here
9 June 2024 as dance caller
Green Scythe Fair Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh at The Green Scythe Fair.
15 June 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Charity fundraising ceilidh
calling the dances for a fundraiser ceilidh in aid of Welsh Women's Aid.
22 June 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
Birthday Ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh near Sherborne in Dorset
29 June 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday ceilidh in Bridgewater
6 July 2024 as dance caller & percussion with Norman Yeaman
Village Barn Dance
calling the dances for a village event in Baunton near Cirencester. Tickets £15 (children £10). For more details see www.bauntonsocial.org.uk
9 July 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with Norman Yeaman
Frome Festival
calling the dances for Frome Festival barn dance in Trinity Hall, 2pm, organised by Frome Folk Dance Club. Tickets £7. More details on Frome Festival Website
20 July 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Anniversary
calling the dances for a wedding anniversary party
22 July 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with Dave Byett
Community Barn Dance
calling for a barn dance at Ad Astra Cider Barn in Stone Allerton near Cheddar.
23 July 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Summer School Ceilidh
calling the dances for a Bristol University Summer School event.
27 July 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh near Bath.
3 August 2024 as dance caller and percussion with The Four Foot Four
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Saltford.
10 August 2024 as dance caller and percussionist with The South West Ceilidh Band
Frome Town Council 50th Anniversary
callig the dances at a ceilidh in Victoria park to finish off a day in celebration of 50 years of Frome Town Council.
11 August 2024 with The Four Foot Four
Open Rehearsal
playing music in the church at Marston Bigot near Frome.
12 August 2024 as dance caller & percussionist with Norman Yeaman
Youth Camp Barn Dance
calling the dances for a Youth Camp ceilidh / barn dance.
24 August 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Dorset
31 August 2024 as dance caller with The Hilltop Ceilidh Band
Wedding
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh near Dorchester.
7 September 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a ceilidh in St Georges, Bristol.
9 September 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh near Bath
14 September 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Bath
21 September 2024 as dance caller and percussionist with Norman Yeaman
70th Birthday Party
calling the dances for a birthday party barn dance near Southampton
27 September 2024 as musician with The Four Foot Four
Shanty Night
supporting Four Sail for an evening of music and songs of the sea.
28 September 2024 as musician with The Four Foot Four
Shanty Night
supporting Four Sail for an evening of music and songs of the sea.
12 October 2024 as dance caller & percussion with The Four Foot Four
WI Barn Dance
calling the dances for a WI barn dance at Long Sutton Village Hall. Tickets only £5 contact 07826 383038 janefarenden@gmail.com
19 October 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dance for a wedding ceilidh near Salisbury
26 October 2024 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh near Taunton
16 November 2024 as dance caller & percussion with Dave Byett
Bowls club social event
calling the dances for a private party
17 November 2024 as dance caller with Martin Wildig Trio
Ceilidh
calling the dances for a private party near Solihull.
22 November 2024 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Fundraiser ceilidh
calling the dances for a fundraiser in Kilmersdon Village Hall
23 November 2024 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Fundraiser Ceilidh
calling the dances for a fundraiser ceilidh in Sutton Benger, Wiltshire.
6 December 2024 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
callng the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Cirencester
31 December 2024 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
New Years Eve ceilidh
calling the dances for a new year party
3 January 2025 as dance caller with The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band
Wedding Ceilidh
calling the dances for a wedding ceilidh in Blagdon near Bristol
18 January 2025 as dance caller and percussionist with The Four Foot Four
Hornblotton Villiage Wassail
calling the dances for a ceilidh at Hornblottonfor their wassail.
5 April 2025 as dance caller and percussionist with Ptarmigan
Birthday ceilidh
calling the dances for a birthday party in Pangbourne near Reading.
26 April 2025 with The Four Foot Four
Charity Barn Dance / Ceilidh
calling the dances for a charity fundraiser in Fordingbridge.
5 July 2025 as dance caller & percussion with Norman Yeaman
Village Barn Dance
calling the dances for a village barn dance.

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Barn Dance and Ceilidh
I call the dances and play percussion with The Four Foot Four, The South West Ceilidh Band and with a few other barn dance and ceilidh bands here in The South West of England. Contact me if you are organising an event, or looking for somewhere to go for a dance.
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Singing and Playing
I play percussion and tin whistle with The Bang On The Wall Band. I also play a little on the Anglo concertina. I enjoy singing traditional and not so traditional folk songs. I started, and still help to run The Poppy Folk Club in the Lady Bay Area of West Bridgford, Nottingham. I also attend a number of music sessions and other folk clubs, singarounds, etc.
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Morris Dancing
I have been bagman, squire and foreman for Anstey Morrismen, and foreman for Sergeant Musgraves Dance. I also occasionally dance with The Bunnies From Hell. My first side though was, and still is The Hinckley Plough Bullockers.
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The Bunnies From Hell
The Bunnies From Hell are easily recognisable from the attire of the dancers which is basically whatever each individual dancer chooses, but is limited in colour to black, grey, and of course, pink.
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The Bang On The Wall Band
The Bang On The Wall Band is a barn dance and ceilidh band based in the East Midlands. Martin Wildig and I formed the band in 1997 after the previous band (The ACME Dance Company) that we both played in folded. The band works with a number of different dance callers. Our main regular caller for many years was Laz Gilbert, but nowadays I usually call the dances myself.
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Poppy Folk Club
The Poppy Folk Club meets once a month at the Poppy and Pint in the Lady Bay Area of West Bridgford, Nottingham. We have a nice big room upstairs at the pub. Generally we alternate each month between a songs and music session and a concert night where we have a guest artist to perform, followed by a singaround for anyone wanting to stay afterwards to sing or play.
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The Four Foot Four
The Four Foot Four is a new barn dance and ceilidh band based in Somerset. I am the dance caller, which means I choose which dances people are going to do, I explain the dance before we start, and call the figures during the dance until everyone knows it well enough.
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Sergeant Musgraves Dance
Sergeant Musgraves Dance are a mixed Northwest Morris side based in Nottingham and Derby. We meet to practice at the scout hut on Hanley avenue in Bramcote. I was foreman (dance teacher and choreographer) for many years until recently moving away from the area. I hope to still be able to join the side to dance occasionally.
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Anstey Morris
Everards Brewery Anstey Morrismen meet for practice on a Wednesday evening every week from October until around the end of April (except over Christmas) at The Church Rooms in Anstey. 8-10pm then afterwards entire to The Old Hare and Hounds. Over the summer we dance out at a different pub every Wednesday, and also visit the occasional dance weekend, festivals and other events.
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Hinckley Plough Bullockers
The first Morris side I danced with was The Hinckley Plough Bullockers. The side only dances out once a year on the Saturday nearest to Plough Monday. The style of dancing has been described as 'Leicestershire Molly' as much of the style has been taken from the traditional Molly dances of East Anglia.
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The South West Ceilidh Band
The South West Ceilidh Band is a new barn dance and ceilidh band based in Somerset. I am the dance caller, which means I choose which dances people are going to do, I explain the dance before we start, and call the figures during the dance until everyone knows it well enough.
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