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Owing to loss of venue we have regretably been forced to abandon all further gatherings for this year. Will Duke and Dan Quinn have been rescheduled for June next year. From mid-January 2009 we will be returning to the Rose and Crown, Tonbridge High Street, only a short walk down the hill from our more recent venue. The club will go on - see you there!

6 November 2008

Bob Kenward has stepped down as an Organiser to concentrate on other projects, but remains closely connected with the club as a Resident and will still be running sessions. On behalf of everyone at the club, we would like to thank him for all his efforts and support over the years, and particularly for contributing to the club's friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Roger Resch has taken over the bookings diary, and Richard Lawson has become an Organiser with responsibility for the website and publicity.

12 November 2008

Programme

19 Jan 09

Liz Randall & Mick Lynn
Stalwarts of the local scene with a wealth of English traditional songs, Liz and Mick combine to bring an evening to savour. As many different instruments as can be squeezed and carried. Two fine voices presenting an eclectic variety of byways and heritage.

2 Feb 09

Musicians' and Singers' night - audience welcome (free admission)

16 Feb 09

John & Di Cullen
We've tempted them out again from the Beacon with their delicious mix of guitar, bowed psaltery and harmony vocals. On the menu are ballads, wit and flying fingers, so book your table now! No jacket required...

2 Mar 09

Musicians' and Singers' night - featuring John Hills & Iris Bishop (from Elsie's Band). John, a singer, song-writer and string musician is joined by Iris, a superb concertina and accordion player.

16 Mar 09

Mike Nicholson
Much-loved Sussex singer with a vocal range deeper than Amberley Chalk Pits. Mike has a warm way with contemporary folk song which keeps the rafters ringing.

6 Apr 09

Musicians' and Singers' night - audience welcome (free admission)

20 Apr 09

Derek Gifford
Widely known as a purveyor of song from ornithological airs to stormbattling shanties, Derek is a versatile entertainer whose rapport with the audience is not to be missed. Catch him while you can, before he hauls back up the M6...

18 May 09

Wholehearted
John Bartlett and Pete Luscombe from Hampshire have a fine reputation for performing traditionally-flavoured original material - some of the strongest choruses ever to hit the Neptune contrasted with songs which make you sit up and listen. Great evening last time, sure to be popular.

1 Jun 09

Musicians' and Singers' night - audience welcome (free admission)

15 Jun 09

Will Duke and Dan Quinn
Nationally renowned traditional singers and outstanding musicians on various button instruments.