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Part One - A full listing to the end of January
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Harberton Folk Circular - Monday 6 April 2026

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Part One - A full listing for the coming 6 weeks
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Tuesday 14 April 2026 7.30pm - The Haar - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The Haar combines the staggering musicianship of Molly Donnery (vocals), Adam Summerhayes (fiddle), Murray Grainger (accordion) and Cormac Byrne (bodhrán). The honest, tender, yet epic iteration of traditional songs on their new album provides an extraordinary insight into the suffering, sorrow, hope and happiness of being a human. Remarkable music from a band that has gained a loyal grassroots following, and are becoming one of the most in-demand and unique live acts in the UK and Irish folk scenes today.

 Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Wednesday 15 April 2026 7.30pm - Sailor Swift - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Sailor Swift – from the artist formerly known as Pete Morton. An unruly mix of storytelling, comedy and popular song! The friendly ghost of a sailor haunts an old pub, meeting and talking with people through the centuries. the famous and infamous, observing the changing world with a smile and a quick wit, singing popular songs from times gone by. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Thursday 16 April 2026 - Gigspanner Big Band - Marine Theatre, Church St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA
Details https://www.marinetheatre.com/category/music.

Friday 17 April 2026 - Praying For The Rain - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Experience an unforgettable night with the acclaimed international folk collective Praying For The Rain. Known for their emotive vocals, intricate harmonies, and uplifting world-inspired rhythms, their live shows are intimate, captivating, and truly immersive. Details https://beehivehoniton.co.uk/whats-book-tickets.

Friday 17 April 2026 8.30pm - Police Dog Hogan - Tavistock Wharf
Standing. British band whose music combines elements of country, rock, bluegrass, and Americana. The band have been active since 2008 and released six albums and three EPs. Details https://tavistockwharf.com/home.

Friday 17 April 2026 7.30pm - Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe, covering songs from their favourite artists and of course Kiki’s own hits. Details https://fougoumusic.com/all-events.

Postponed Saturday 18 April 2026 7.30pm - Phil Beer - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
Rescheduled to Saturday 26 September
Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

Saturday 18 April 2026 7.30pm - Harbottle & Jonas + Wild Goose Choir - Saint Werburgh's Church, Wembury, Plymouth PL9 0HP
Exquisite folk from one of the country’s most exciting duos. Details https://www.harbottleandjonas.com/2026.

Saturday 18 April 2026 7.30pm - True Foxes - Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
Acclaimed Folk/Americana cousin duo quickly gaining popularity in the South West. Details https://www.creditonartscentre.org/events.

Saturday 18 April 2026 8pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
One of the longest established shanty crews in the south west, famed for authentic and fun interpretations of shanties old and new. Bradninch Folk Club is organising this one-off concert to support the Bradninch Guildhall and its ongoing upkeep and renovation. Details https://www.bradninchguildhall.org.uk/box-office.

Sunday 19 April 2026 7.30pm - Gigspanner Big Band - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter EX1 1SN
A unique force in British folk music. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those seeking something more experimental. Beginning life as a trio – with legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack – the line-up has expanded to include acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire John Spiers. Details https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/gigspanner-big-band-in-concert.

Sunday 19 April 2026 3-5pm - Bal Folk Dance Workshop #6 - Dartington Village Hall, Cott Road, Dartington TQ9 6HY
Join us to have fun while learning or improving your dancing skills in the traditional Bal Folk – French and Breton – dances. The Bal Folk tradition is a living one and creates a magical, community spirit. French dances are romantic, whirly and twirly and mostly in couples. Breton dances are earthy, trancey and stompy, and mainly in circles and spirals. The music is gorgeous. This workshop will get you familiar with the steps, a proper chance to dance, and confident to take part in any Bals. It's suitable for beginners and intermediate. Details https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/southdevonbalfolk.

Sunday 19 April 2026 7.30pm - The Fureys: Farewell Tour - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
After 10 previous performances The Fureys play their last ever Devon and Cornwall concert here. Details www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.

Sunday 19 April 2026 7.30pm - John Smith - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB
The well-travelled, Devon-born artist plays music of unashamed romanticism and warm lyricism on the acoustic guitar. Details https://barrelhousetotnes.co.uk/#whats-on.

Tuesday 21 April 2026 8pm - Joe Mansfield & The Temperance Two - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
Driving fiddle music from the mountains of America. "Great drive ... unique and likeable" (Old Time News). Details https://www.bradninchguildhall.org.uk/box-office.

Wednesday 22 April 2026 8pm - Baskery - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB
Swedish alternative Americana folk rock trio of sisters. Details https://barrelhousetotnes.co.uk/#whats-on.

Thursday 23 April 2026 7.30pm - Evening of Sea Shanties - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
Lend your voice to a chorus of hearty tunes for an evening of sea shanties in aid of local lifeboat crews and the Flavel. Performances will be from All Hands On Deck and The Totnes Sea Gals. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

NEW Thursday 23 April 2026 7.30pm - Gavin Fairhall Lever - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
This trio is a stunning explosion of colour in the wild and unruly garden of the London folk scene. A tangle of roots from Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Norfolk gives exuberant life to a truly contemporary folk music, full of thorns and flowers. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Friday 24 April 2026 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, ‘The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band’. With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece fronted by Bob Thomson and Isabelle Nutton as Bob and Joni covers all the hits. https://www.facebook.com/bigyellowtambourine. Details https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

Friday 24 April 2026 8pm - Clive Carroll - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
Acclaimed guitarist and composer Clive Carroll has created a sound world all his own, with a signature blend of warmth and humour that belies his dazzling technical skill. Clive’s masterful compositions feature influences mined from the delicate cadences of Elizabethan lute classics, the imaginative eccentricity of Frank Zappa, visionary classical composers such as Bartok and Ligeti, and hints of jazz and Delta blues! Details https://calstockarts.org/whats-on.

Friday 24 April 2026 8pm - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St, Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
Book early for this one! Details https://www.milvertonmusic.com/page6.html.

Waiting list Friday 24 Arpil 2026 8.30pm - Club Ceilidh with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - Sherwell Hall, Sherwell United Reformed Church, North Hill, Plymouth PL4 8ER
Details https://wegottickets.com/clubceilidh.

Saturday 25 April 2026 7.30pm - Richard Digance - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
Richard Digance is a Gold Award Recipient from The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters. His TV career spanned 17 years, along with his own BBC Radio 2 series for 7 years. He performs in concert and composes film and TV soundtracks. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

Saturday 25 April 2026 7.30pm - Lindisfarne - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
The Tyneside band carved out a unique place for themselves in the 70s as one of British rock’s most original bands. Their pioneering sound, combining acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle with their electric blues roots, proved the perfect medium to deliver the catchy, memorable songs provided by the band’s resident writers Alan Hull and Rod Clements. The original band called it a day in 2003, but now the band is back with a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements and Alan Hull’s son-in-law Dave Hull-Denholm. Details https://www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.

Saturday 25 April 2026 8pm - Ceilidh with Skermish - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

UPDATED Saturday 25 April 2026 - The Folklore of Devon - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres EX5 5BW
With Dr Mark Norman & Jim Causley. A fascinating dive into the folklore traditions of Devon with the host of the hugely popular Folklore Podcast; Mark Norman joined by Devon folksong expert Jim Causley. Tickets £15 from Nicola 01392 851985.

Sunday 26 April 2026 2pm - The Vogwells - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Emma and Martin have been with us before as half of Cobbler's Child and Martin was also one of Folklaw who came to us last spring just before their latest album release. Two good voices, guitar and whistles, with songs of narrow-boat history, some great choices of songs from other people they admire, maybe the odd tune or two but all good quality entertainment from a lovely couple. Tickets will go on sale at the end of the March concert. Contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

Sunday 26 April 2026 - Ruth Notman - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS
Folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’ in the late 00’s who bridged folk music into the 21st Century and plugged it into a mainstream audience. Details https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Wednesday 29 April 2026 7.30pm - Kaspar & Lucy - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ
Blues South West presents Mississippi Hill Country Blues duo Kaspar and Lucy. The collaboration between Kaspar Berry Rapkin & Lucy Piper sees two established musicians from the UK's Blues scene come together to play the music from the land where they first met, Clarksdale, Mississippi. Dedicated to capturing the raw hypnotic energy you'd find in a traditional 'Juke Joint', both musicians are devoted to keeping this unique music alive, with an added fresh edge. Tickets £15 from The Bridge Inn. Details https://thebridgeinntopsham.co.uk/whats-on.

30 April-3 May 2026 - Dartmoor Tors Festival - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Multigenre festival; numerous events. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Friday 1 May 2026 - Jim (Causley) & Pimms! - St Mary's Church, Walkhampton, Yelverton PL20 6JY
An afternoon of Dartmoor folk music with Jim Causley plus a glass of Pimms and other refreshments to celebrate the first day of May! Tickets from: nick.shutt [at] @gmail.com.

NEW Friday 1 May 2026 7.30pm - Stone Club and Craven - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Presented by Field System: An evening of May Day revels, beginning with a film presentation by Stone Club and culminating in the raw, dark folk of Craven, a part-English, part-Welsh dark folk trio based in the South West. Stone Club’s short film is a fantastical exploration of the Cornish landscape, myth and magic, featuring the ancient sites of Penwith. The film is accompanied by ambient and experimental electronic music, weaving place, folklore and sound into a dreamlike ritual of image and noise. Details https://wegottickets.com/fieldsystem.

NEW Friday 1 May 2026 8.30pm - Club Ceilidh with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
Caller: Christian Mayne. Club Ceilidh comes to Exeter, right in the heart of the traditional dancing season - when spring evenings get lighter, floors get bouncier, and folk music comes into its own. Book early!. Details https://wegottickets.com/f/17059.

NEW Saturday 2 May 2026 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years  - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 3 May 2026 7.30pm - The Simon & Garfunkel Story - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Sunday 3 May 2026 - Oysterband’s John Jones - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS
The Song Goes On Tour: Best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, John Jones is taking to the road with new music and old friends: Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper and Al Scott. Details https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Sunday 3 May 2026 8pm - 3 Daft Monkeys / The Trouble Notes - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
“Two of the most electrifying forces on the world folk stage are joining together for a double-header show unlike any other. Blending virtuoso fiddle, high-energy performances, spellbinding storytelling, and a dazzling array of global influences, this double-headliner event promises to deliver a night of sonic adventure, irresistible rhythm, and unforgettable stagecraft.” Details www.carnglaze.com. Standing, but chairs available for those needing them.

NEW Monday 4 May 2026 1.30pm - Exeter Spring Ceilidh with Mad Robin - St James' Community Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter EX4 7AH
Join us for an afternoon of lively ceilidh dancing! No experience or partner needed. Suitable for all ages. Doors open 1.15pm, dancing from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 conc. See https://madrobinband.co.uk/#events for full details, band information and contact.

NEW Monday 4 May 2026 7.30pm - Ranagri - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Tuesday 5 May 2026 7.30pm - Liz Simcock - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Liz Simcock has been called one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters. She featured on the Playpen Album of New Acoustic Music alongside Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Eddi Reader and Kathryn Williams. Since then she has trodden an independent path, gaining a growing reputation as a performer and songwriter. Liz counts Richard Thompson, Clive Gregson, Boo Hewerdine and Joni Mitchell amongst her songwriting influences. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Thursday 7 May 2026 7.30pm - Richard Durrant - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
Indie-classical composer and guitarist: music from the High Baroque, and English Folk Baroque. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

NEW Friday 8 May 2026 7.30pm - Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
The refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra are back! BCO bring you gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional pieces to artful distillations of the masterpieces by the great Romantic composers to Gaelic folk anthems their infectious music will get into your veins and stay there forever. Details https://beehivehoniton.co.uk/whats-book-tickets.

tbc 8/9 May 2026 - Exmouth Town Music Exe-Travaganza
details tba In support of Exmouth Town Footbal Club https://wegottickets.com/f/14659

NEW 8-11 May 2026 - BanterFest SouthWest - Christow, Teign Valley
After three hugely successful sell out years of BanterFest Lincolnshire, BanterFest SouthWest is making its debut in the beautiful Teign Valley. Spiers & Boden, Granny's Attic, Track Dogs, Harbottle & Jonas, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, Lauren South, Geoff Lakeman, The Bismarcks, Windjammer, + surprise special guest. Details https://www.banter.band/banterfest-home/banterfest-southwest.

NEW Saturday 9 May 2026 - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music - St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH
With Deux sans Frontieres. Doors 6.30pm for music group to practise 6.45-7.15pm; dancing starts 7.30pm. Break 8.30pm. Dancing continues until 10.30/10.45pm. Teaching/revision of various dances throughout evening. No partner needed for many dances; beginners always welcome. £10 entry (cash). Tea and biscuits during break, but BYO drinks and snacks if you prefer. www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.

NEW Saturday 9 May 2026 6.30pm - Mariners Away Charity Evening Cruise - Exe Estuary
Join one of the South-West's popular sea shanty crews Mariners Away aboard Stuart Line Cruises' Pride of Exmouth for a relaxed and uplifting three-hour evening cruise along the beautiful Exe Estuary, in aid of Royal Devon Hospitals Charity. This special charity event combines live sea-shanty and maritime folk music with stunning estuary views as the sun goes down — a perfect way to spend a spring evening while supporting a fantastic local cause. Details https://wegottickets.com/event/686938.

NEW Sunday 10 May 2026 - Elephant Sessions - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS
Standing +. Over the past decade and more, Elephant Sessions have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music. Details https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Wednesday 13 May 2026 8pm - Steeleye Span - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
Together for 56 years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict, their first full studio album in over 5 years, an album that follows in that very tradition. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us. Details https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Thursday 14 May 2026 7.30pm - Tannahill Weavers - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage; from reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Thursday 14 May 2026 7.30pm - Steeleye Span - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF
Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very tradition. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Friday 15 May 2026 8pm - Gilmore & Roberts - Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton EX20 2LQ
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) and Jamie Roberts (guitar) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and released their debut album in 2008.  Details/bookings https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/devon/church-house.

NEW Friday 15 May 2026 7.30pm - Nick Harper - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
Touring his new album. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters and musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist and songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished and revered. Details https://calstockarts.org/whats-on.

UPDATED Saturday 16 May 2026 7.30pm - American Contra Dance - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Rescheduled from Saturday 21 March
7:30pm Beginners' workshop, 8-11pm Dance. You do need a partner to dance Contra - but you don’t need to bring one with you. Part of the tradition is that most people swap partners each dance, and I always make sure that anyone who wants to dance can do so. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Saturday 16 May 2026 7.30pm - Nick Harper - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Touring his new album. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters and musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist and songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished and revered. Details https://wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Sunday 17 May 2026 3-5.30pm - Bal at Belstone - Belstone Village Hall, nr Okehampton EX20 1RB
Dances from Brittany and beyond. With Truffetete and Poisson Groove. £7 cash on door, to include hot drinks and cake. More info email: truffetete [at] gmail.com.

NEW Sunday 17 May 2026 8pm - Jez Lowe - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
Award winning songwriter Jez Lowe is one of the busiest live performers on the UK folk and accustic music scene. Details https://www.topshamfolkclub.org; https://wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Monday 18 May 2026 7.30pm - The Unthanks - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
The Unthanks are a unique band described as “a take on tradition that flips so effortlessly between jazz, classical, ambient and post-rock, it makes any attempt to put a label on them a waste of time”. At the nucleus of this constantly evolving unit is the traditional upbringing of Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank and the arrangements and writing of Barnsley composer, pianist and producer, Adrian McNally. Details https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

All information is given in good faith but no responsibility can be accepted for its accuracy. Do check with the organiser before setting out on a long journey. A listing here does not guarantee that tickets are still available.

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Wren Music Folk School - Ebenezer Hall, Okehampton
Wren Music have received funding to launch a new weekly music and singing provision for young people in Okehampton!
Starting 4 March, our Wren Music Folk School will run every Wednesday evening during school term times, with sessions for three age groups. The evening starts at 3.45-4.30pm for children aged 5-8 (with responsible adult); 4.45-5.45pm is for children aged 8-11; and the 6-7pm session is for 11-16-year-olds. Full details: https://www.wrenmusic.co.uk/news/wren-music-folk-school.

Starting Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.30pm - Družba - No 14 Wine Bar, 14 North St, Ashburton TQ13 7QD
Every third Wednesday: Družba will be playing East European and Gypsy music from 7.30pm, followed by a klezmer jam for musicians who would like to join in or do a spot. https://www.klezmer-devon.com. Free entry.

B-Bar at the Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
The B-Bar puts on a multi-genre programme of music and other events too numerous for me to keep up with or attempt to list, so I will include their What's On link from time to time: https://www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/the-bbar. I will however continue to list any larger concert events taking place in the Barbican Theatre itself.

[24/12/25] I've never done this before, and probably won't do it again, but felt I really wanted to share with you all some great music which popped up at the top of my YouTube suggestions a couple of days ago. I don't know where it's been in the interim (the 67-minute video was recorded at Higher Egbeer Farm on the edge of Dartmoor at the end of 2020), but it appears to have been uploaded to YouTube only 11 days ago.
The probably unique video features ...in alphabetical order: Phil Beer, Jim Causley, Paul Downes, Chris Hoban, Steve Knightley, Geoff Lakeman, Seth Lakeman, Odette Michell, Rob Murch, James Studholme and Miranda Sykes, together performing a wonderful programme of seasonal music. Talk about a folk supergroup! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzZmJdizAtA&list=RDvzZmJdizAtA&start_radio=1 (apologies if you've already seen it) Happy Christmas everyone

NEW Tuesday 17 November 2026 - Bellowhead - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour plus special guest Seckou Keita.  Details https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/bellowhead/princess-theatre-torquay/. Doors 7pm.

UPDATED Friday 22 May 2026 7pm - Seth Lakeman + Band - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Freedom Fields 20th anniversary tour. With full band, playing the album plus other favourites across two sets each night! Details https://www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.
Also at Exeter Corn Exchange Monday 12 October 2026 7.30pm. Details https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

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New Folk Club - Phoenix Folk Club, at Honiton Golf Club, EX14 9TR.
...rising from the ashes of The Beehive Folk Cafe. David, Rob & Sue are happy to announce their curated club, where they will invite 4 or 5 different guests to play an extended set of up to six songs, each month. Running monthly, on the 1st Sunday of the month, from 5pm to 8prn, the first ever event will be on Sunday 5th October, in the comfortable setting and beautiful surroundings of Honiton Golf Club. There will be a bar, and also tea and coffee. Aiming for a natural sound, the music will be primarily acoustic, or with very little amplification, and only where necessary.
We welcome you to come, listen, and enjoy quality music in quality surroundings. With free admission, Phoenix Folk club is open to all!

NEW Friday Folk at The Old Inn, Widecombe in the Moor TQ13 7TA
A mix of guest nights and sessions (S) for acoustic folk tunes and songs. From 7.30pm
10/10 Tim Jones & Em Marshall; 17/10 (S); 24/10 The Lazy Divide; 31/10 Halloween Event; 7/11 (S); 14/11 Aquara & Seamo; 21/11 (S); 28/11 Geoff Lakeman; 5/12 Holly Ball with Go Tell Alice; 12/12 & 19/12 (S); 31/12 NYE Party - Banned from the Moor
Details https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576585211338.

Denbury Folk Sing-arounds - Union Inn, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DQ
These sessions have been a regular feature in the Union Inn at Denbury for well over 20 years. Every Thursday evening we gather at the pub and start singing from 8.30pm. A lot of local singers owe a lot to these inclusive and supportive song sessions. If you can perform it in the pub then we will listen, may even join in as we all enjoy harmonies and raising the roof! The pub has just seen a change of landlords and we would like to impress them with some really good sessions so now is a good chance to join us and become a regular if you enjoy it. Sing and/or play if you can but those who want to just listen and maybe join a chorus or two are also welcome.

New folk club for Okehampton
Wren Music have launched a new folk club at the Plume of Feathers in Fore Street, Okehampton, on the first Thursday of every month. The second one (sorry, I missed the first) is on Thursday 2 October from 8.30pm. It’s a chance for singers and players to show their repertoire in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and for people to come along and be entertained. Entry is by donations. www.wrenmusic.co.uk

Calling all Ceilidh Dancers
I've updated the page www.harbertonfolk.co.uk/ceilidhs.htm to include all the regular (mostly) monthly ceilidhs run by Exeter Ceilidhs right through to June 2026, plus new regular monthly ceildhs in Plymouth, along with a few other individual events.

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Music for Dance Autumn Course (Tunelink) - Berry Pomeroy Village Hall, Totnes TQ9 6LH
Six sessions on Monday evenings from 15th September to 20th October, at
Tutors: James Dumbelton & Griselda Sanderson
This course is for folk musicians who are interested in playing for dance. On this dynamic course you will learn a range of European dance tunes from Scotland, Cornwall, Guernsey, Brittany & Romania. The simple dances associated with them will give you a deeper understanding of the rhythms and traditions of the regions. Sessions will be taught by ear. The course will culminate in a social dance on 20th October for family and friends, at which you will have the opportunity to display your newly acquired skills! Level: intermediate-advanced. Please note, you will be learning by ear. Price for full course: £95
Contact: please email James or Griselda at tunelinksouthwest@gmail.com.

New Next May! 8-11 May 2026 - BanterFest SouthWest - Christow, Teign Valley
After three hugely successful sell out years of BanterFest Lincolnshire, BanterFest SouthWest is making its debut in the beautiful Teign Valley. Spiers & Boden, Granny's Attic, Track Dogs, Harbottle & Jonas, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, Lauren South, Geoff Lakeman, The Bismarcks, Windjammer, + surprise special guest. Details https://www.banter.band/banterfest-home/banterfest-southwest.

Tunelink Workshop Series - Berry Pomeroy Village Hall, nr Totnes TQ9 6LH
Calling all musicians! We are excited to be offering two new courses led by James Dumbelton and Griselda Sanderson.
We are keen to encourage a feeling of community participation!
Course 1: 15th September to 20th October: 'Playing for Dance', including a social dance to finish the series in style.
Course 2: 10th November to 15th December: 'Winter Music, Carols & Wassailing', culminating in a festive musical gathering for friends and family.
Six 90-minute weekly sessions on Monday evenings 7.30-9pm for each course. Bookings are now being taken.
Level: intermediate-advanced. Please note: Music will be taught by ear.
£95 per course. For more information and booking enquiries, email us at tunelinksouthwest@gmail.com.
Tel. landline 01803 927470 Griselda 07792 310809 James 07846 377698
www.facebook.com/TunelinkSW

New Session - at The Albert Inn, Bridgetown, Totnes
Acoustic session, first Monday of every month, 7pm start. All musicians / abilities. Songs of all genres. For more information email markjefferys7@gmail.com.

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B-Bar / Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Check out the multi-genre programme of music and other events here:
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

Bradninch Folk Club News
BRADFOLK, the in the round song and music session is now changed to 2nd Wednesdays of the month starting from 14 May at the Castle Hotel, Bradninch, from 8pm.
Session for shanties and sea songs, 4th Tuesdays, Castle Hotel, Bradninch, from 8pm.
Jon Wilks. Guest Night at Bradninch Folk Club, Tuesday 20 May, Bradninch Guildhall, 8pm.

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Important note:
Do spare a few minutes occasionally to scan through the full open-ended Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which currently extend well into the year.

Session news: New Acoustic Singaround - Momus Folk - Café Momus, Manor St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL
Launched Tuesday 28th January 2025. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. From 7.30pm (for 8pm start) until 10.30pm. Accompanying and solo instruments welcome. Sing a song, play a tune. Folk, Roots and World music welcome. 20-minute feature spots, by arrangement, for groups and/or soloists. Wide range of drinks from the bar. Free parking available nearby. 21 bus route between Plympton and St Budeaux. More information from Marilyn Cowan on 01752 309983.

Session news
The Tuesday folk sessions at the Artillery Arms, Stonehouse, Plymouth have ceased at the request of the landlady.

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Sid Valley Radio Folk Show
Mondays 6-8pm. The Folk Show with Steve and Barry. www.sidvalleyradio.co.uk.
If you know of any other folk shows on local (online) radio, please let me know the details.

Bicton Inn in Exmouth
The Bicton Inn at 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU has a regular monthly music programme of various genres including folk; usually: 3rd Thursday - Acoustic folk with Becky Brooks; 4th Thursday - Bicton folk night (recently updated contact no. 07876 064108). www.bictoninn.co.uk.

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I've managed to have a fairly major updating session at the full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which include events well into 2026. In my e-circulars I usually list the upcoming events for the next 2 months at most, but some events are so popular that they sell out weeks or even months in advance, so it's well worth a quick glance through the whole Diary on the website from time to time, even if it's just to get your favourite seats at your venue of choice.

East Devon session news: Tale Valley Folk Sessions...
...have just celebrated their first anniversary. www.facebook.com/TaleValleyFolkSessions. Sessions take place on the first Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nog Inn, Feniton EX14 3BT the third Sundays 12-3pm at the Talaton Inn EX5 2RQ.

Wild Goose Choir - A new folk-based community choir in South Brent
Freya Harbottle writes: "I'm soon to be starting a new folk-based community choir. The first session will be on Tuesday 6th June (7 to 9pm) and the choir will run on a regular weekly basis at The Village Hall in South Brent. We'll be learning material from across the folk canon, from the very traditional to the contemporary. Open to ages 18+. No previous choir experience required. Get in touch for more info or to book a free taster session: freyaharbottle@gmail.com.

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Folklife
If you'd like to read and learn more about many aspects of folk throughout the West Country and beyond. then check out the following:
Free entries in Folklife's online free-to-all Directory (incl. Zoom): www.folklife-directory.uk, entry forms on site.
Folklife West folk magazine (56 A4 pages) printed & posted (paid-for) - or free online!
Read or download: www.folklife.uk, Members' News, Festivals Diary; www.folklife-traditions.uk, researched articles + archive.
Plus Updates on www.folklife.uk/updates & you can sign up for our free emailed Newsletter.
Contact sam@folklife.uk.

Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
I've always thought of Lyme Regis being well outside my normal coverage (loosely defined as "within a 30-mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies" or "the southern half of Devon), but Google Earth tells me that the town is only about 39 miles in the former category - and the Marine Theatre is putting on a great programme of major folk concerts these days, with some of the acts probably not coming any further west on their tours, so I will give the venue a listing from time to time. The main one below caught my eye in Steve Cunio's 'Sadfolk' (www.sadfolk.co.uk) latest Somerset & Dorset email circular listings as Harberton Folk put on Blazin' Fiddles at the Ariel Centre in Totnes way back in 2003 and 2005:

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Eliza Carthy & Saul Rose: I've been enjoying lots of music on Youtube and only recently came across a 2014 concert performed by Eliza & Saul in St. George's Church, Headstone, Harrow which reminded me of the wonderful show they did for us at Harberton Parish Hall back in January 2001.
Enjoy the high quality video and audio at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef22ID0qb0Q&list=PLjeyCtW07nIs5YQ41j9ASZwKUHlpMJprk&index=1.

Cecil Sharp's People.org.uk
A one-stop website for all the singers, musicians and dancers who met Cecil Sharp, as he travelled around England collecting folk music and dance between 1903-23. You can read about their lives. Over 650 individuals in hundreds of locations. They were working people – agricultural labourers, glovers, laundresses, sailors, shoemakers etc. Their stories should be told! https://cecilsharpspeople.org.uk.

The Mike Harding Folk Show
The former BBC folk show host presented a weekly show of his own online from 30 December 2012 to 22 October 2017 (over 250 programmes), and since then has presented further roughly monthly shows which still continue. All 270+ shows are available as podcasts at www.mikehardingfolkshow.com.

Folk news slightly further afield:
Somerset & Dorset (SaDFolk) folk events - Regular email updates
A regular and comprehensive emailed listing is available through www.sadfolk.co.uk (Somerset and Dorset folk, Steve Cunio) for folk events in venues large and small in those two counties, some of which are not too far away from the Harberton Folk area.
SaDFolk always includes full details of upcoming events, workshops and courses at Halsway Manor in Somerset which is owned by the Halsway Manor Society who operate the manor as a national centre for the folk arts, the only residential folk centre in the UK.
Folk in Cornwall
What it says on the tin - www.folkincornwall.co.uk - clubs, sessions, events

A quick note on what gets listed below (and in the Diary on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk):
The listings are of course primarily intended for 'folk' events; they will occasionally include Americana, blues and other genres, particularly if the event organisers have taken the trouble to send me material. Be assured though, they will never include tribute bands! (excellent though many of these are) These e-circulars usually cover the full Diary for the coming 4 to 5 weeks, while the website Diary is completely open-ended.

Important Admin note: Email delivery problems

I've had problems sending the previous two circulars to 190+ addresses (mainly BTInternet, BTOpenworld, Yahoo, Sky, AOL, plus a few others, all of which use the Yahoo email platform). The circulars have been soft-bounced, i.e. rejected, on both recent occasion by most of those addresses "for policy reasons".
When the same address soft-bounces several circulars in succession, MailChimp (the system I use to send circulars) eventually hard-bounces that address, i.e. permanently removes it from the circulation and I, as Admin, cannot then reinstate that address, although the person in question can re-subscribe themself.
This has happened a couple of times over the last 12 months and I have no real idea why it happens, so it's very difficult trying to do anything about it. But this present circular is a trial inasmuch as it employs simpler formatting with less complex underlying code in the hope this may increase the acceptance rate.

In the interim I have been communicating directly with the 190+ about this problem and I would like to thank the large number of them who very helpfully responded to my last communication when I sent a copy of the latest missing circular as a PDF file attachment, apparently successfully, whereas an attempt to simply forward a copy of the original circular to a test group of 10 addresses failed.

Several people also mentioned that they had an alternative email address which could be used for receiving the circulars - and I would ask anyone in this position to please use the 'update subscription preferences' link at the very foot of any circular to update their email address in the MailChimp data base accordingly. Should you no longer be able to access any original circular, I can update your email address for you on request (but it's best if you do it yourself if possible).
If you change to a Gmail address, please note that my circulars may arrive in your Promotions inbox folder.

It remains to be seen whether the 190+ will actually receive this circular.

[version sent on 8/6/18 to remainder of 270 contacts 'cleaned' by MailChimp, inviting re-subscription]
Once again this copy of yesterday's Harberton Folk email circular is being sent directly from my laptop (not via MailChimp, nor in MailChimp format this time) to those mostly btinternet / btopenworld / yahoo / aol / sky email addresses who were removed a while back from Harberton Folk's MailChimp database due to unknown circumstances and have not yet re-subscribed.
If you wish to continue receiving the regular circulars, please re-subscribe by going to www.harbertonfolk.co.uk where you’ll find a link to a short form to complete – and you’ll be back on the list.
Or simply reply to this email and ask me to re-subscribe you.
You can view Harberton Folk's GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy on the website.
Note that the e-circulars are now being sent from hfolk@johnculf.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
At some point in the not too distant future I will no longer be able to continue sending these separate copies to you.
Best wishes
John Culf

[version sent to NON-GDPR segment on 8/6/18]
GDPR - Still time to update your preferences to continue receiving Harberton Folk Circulars - Please act now
The new GDPR data protection law came into force on May 25th.
I'm still hoping some more of the people who have not yet UPDATED THEIR PREFERENCES appropriately (see the link at the very foot of this circular) will do so to enable me to continue sending them the circulars. You will also find an 'unsubscribe' link there, should you need it.
The full list of 1350+ contacts is now effectively split into two parts, one containing the 955 contacts who have already updated, the other (to which this customised version of yesterday's circular is being sent) containing the remainder.
Alternatively, you can simply reply to this email and I can do the updates for you, if you tell me that is your wish.
New contacts can subscribe to the circulation at any time via a link provided on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.
Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf

[version sent to GDPR CONSENT segment on 7/6/18]
Firstly, my thanks to the 955 contacts who have (thus far) confirmed their consent to continue receiving Harberton Folk emails. My list is now effectively divided into two parts, i.e. those who have, and those who have not (yet), re-confirmed. I'm now able to send separately to the two groups and will be sending further GDPR reminders (with the circular) to the latter group, and can assure everyone receiving this version of today's that this is the last time I will mention GDPR! Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf

Harberton Folk Circular - Friday 25 May 2018
If you would like to continue receiving Harberton Folk email circulars...
...you must confirm your consent to do so - or your contact details will soon be removed from the circulation!
I know many of you will be fed up of receiving emails about GDPR - but today May 25th is the day the new law comes into force.
To date, barely half of my 1300+ contacts have signed up for continued circulars and I am sure there are many more who wish to remain on the list but just haven't got round to taking the appropriate action yet.
Even if you don't read any more of this circular, jump to the "Update subscription preferences" link at the very foot of this email which will offer you a very short simple form to complete - your existing details will already be there (with asterisks blanking most of your email address for security) - just tick both the vacant boxes and click 'Update Profile'. You can enter a completely different email address if you wish. (You could even 'Unsubscribe'!)
I intend to send several further reminders about this in the coming days because I really want to lose as few contacts as possible from the list.

Harberton Folk Circular - Tuesday 15 May 2018
Sorry it's been so long since the last circular. GDPR stuff has been taking up a lot of my spare time, but I think I'm almost there now.
GDPR Update - My Next Email will Require Action on Your Part
My next email (hopefully tomorrow) will be particularly important as it will hopefully ensure that the Harberton Folk email circulation is operating in compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force with effect from 25 May 2018.
You must take action as indicated in that next email (or any subsequent reminders) if you wish to continue receiving the e-circulars, i.e. re-confirm your consent to receive Harberton Folk e-circulars.
If you do not, we will unfortunately be obliged to remove your name and email address from the circulation.
Sorry to sound rather 'technical' or officious, but this IS REALLY IMPORTANT and we don't want to lose you!
Please also note that a few changes are also being made at the same time in the hope of reducing the likelihood of these circulars being regarded as spam/junk by some email systems/providers. For example, the sending address will in future appear as hfolk@johnculf.co.uk (in case you need to 'whitelist' this address or otherwise approve it for receiving Harberton Folk e-circulars.
John

Update on the New Data Protection Law (GDPR)
My thanks to the significant number of people who have sent comments and offered advice on this subject, following my piece last week. I'm beginning to get a good idea of what I need to do to keep the Harberton Folk email circulation 'legal' and will share this with you soon. It will require simple action on your part to enable you to continue receiving the e-circulars.

New Data Protection Law
Some of you may have heard recent mention of a new (EU) data protection law coming into effect on May 25th; some may have even heard its name: General Data Protection Regulation 'GDPR'. I am still struggling to understand the possible  implications of this for my Harberton Folk email circulars and the MailChimp data base containing your details which underpins the circulars, and what I may have to do - and ask you to do - to ensure compliance with the new law and thereby allow you to continue receiving these circulars. Watch this space! JC

Flaxey Green Website - www.flaxey-green.co.uk
This excellent Devon website contains a wealth of folk-related information in addition to an events diary, such as comprehensive listings for folk dance clubs, pub sessions, bands, solo artists, callers, musicians wanted/available, morris sides, a For Sale section (currently including a couple of melodeons, a Peavey KB3 amplifier and other sound equipment.

Reminder for Gmail users:
As well as probably putting these circulars in the Promotions inbox folder (rather than the Primary folder), Gmail also 'clips' long emails, such as these circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.

'Roots and Shoots' on Exeter's community radio station Phonic FM www.phonic.fm
Listen on 106.8 FM and online on 1st, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Mondays of the month 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots events in Exeter and south and east Devon. We welcome contributions from musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots: Telephone 01837 871498 (Martin Henning), email m.henning@hotmail.co.uk.
A message from Adrian Bull
"I co-host the 'Roots and Shoots' radio show. I specialise in playing all things folk(ish) and am particularly keen to promote local artists and events/clubs. If you are a musician and would like me to play some of your music on the show, or even come on as a guest, then I would love to hear from you. I am also keen to have promoters, folk club organisers on the programme."

'Technical' Notes
1) I send copies of my circulars to several different email addresses of my own (Plusnet, Hotmail, Gmail) to help check that as many as possible are reaching their intended recipients. Last week the copy to my Plusnet address unusually finished up in my spam folder. Very occasionally a copy may disappear without trace. I have no idea why - the joys of email! Anyway, if you think you may be missing a copy at any time, you can always find the full open-ended southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk, along with the most recent circular(s).
2) A chance communication with a recipient of these circulars has revealed that Gmail, as well as probably putting the circulars in the Promotions inbox folder (rather than the Primary folder), also 'clips' long emails, such as these circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.
The person in question had failed to see the 'Christmas events' section in Part because of the above clipping.

The following interesting item appeared in Steve Cunio's Somerset & Dorset Folk Events Diary email today - Have any Harberton Folk recipients experienced this issue yet?
"Do you use Gmail?
I've had a couple of emails from people asking why SaDFolk had started to send them Google Calendar invitations to events they had no interest in. I haven't changed anything here, but following a bit of searching round the Net, I found that Google had made this 'improvement' to their service.
If you have a Gmail account and a Google Calendar account and any email you receive contains something which Google interprets as an event you might want to go to, it automatically adds the invitation to your calendar and sends you an email about it.
To turn this off, you need log into your Google Calendar then click on the gear wheel icon in the top right, select ‘settings’ then look for ‘Events in Gmail’. Under that there should be a ‘Add automatically’ setting. Deselect that and the problem should go away."
Please let me know (by reply to this email) if you as a Harberton Folk recipient have experienced this issue. Thanks. JC

Folklore & Mythology Resource Guide
I've added the following link www.supersummary.com/folklore-mythology-guide (Folklore and Mythology Resource Guide) to the Links page page on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.

An 'interesting' email problem
Those of you who read my recent notes about the various problems I experience when sending these e-circulars may be interested/amused to see a (new) rejection message received from a recipient at a local educational establishment. I have highlighted the offending word in bold/red and added spaces so it's not rejected again. This word appeared in the item about Hayseed Dixie:
Microsoft Antigen for Exchange found a message matching a filter. The message is currently Identified.
Message: "hf21_30 080226"
Filter name: "KEYWORD= racial discrimination: h i l l b i l l y"
Sent from: "John Culf"

Apologies for such a long gap since the last circular. Remember, the full open-ended Diary is always available on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk contains gigs right through to June 2025, many of these added in the last couple of days - so do have a quick scroll through to see if there's anything that takes your fancy. Tickets will usually be on sale for any gig listed.